The male supporting character was actually myself.

He steadied himself and searched for "big detective Bobo" in the live stream, then clicked in.

"Exclusive! Exclusive! I'll repeat myself, this is absolutely an exclusive scoop!" A chubby man dressed as a classic detective emphasized loudly with a slightly thick accent, "I suggest everyone quickly record and save this. There are some things that are inconvenient to say outright, you understand?"

As he shouted, he displayed scrolling evidence on the screen—the complete version of the transfer information in the evidence image leaked online.

The transfer time, bank, payer's name and account number, payee's name and account number, and all other information are exactly the same as the blurred images leaked online. There is even a statement with a large red seal and an agreement.

The parties involved testified that the transfer was simply payment from Wei Jiangchen for tutoring her child.

One stone caused a thousand waves.

Simultaneously launching a counterattack with individual live streaming rooms in Yuexiu Dou, were various popular streamers from the two major live streaming platforms, NanDou and BeiKuai, as well as HiKandian, WanDu Search, and major news platforms.

Clarification information came flooding in at once.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Peng Ziyang released a clarification video personally recorded by the payer who had agreed to the terms.

Not only did the person show the transfer records and the tutoring agreement, but they also solemnly thanked Wei Jiangchen for her serious attitude as a tutor, which greatly improved their child's grades. They also strongly condemned the mastermind behind the secret filming of the transfer records to slander Wei Jiangchen's innocence.

"Why didn't the original owner think of this?" The fluffy dumpling scratched its ear and lay down, its soft, indistinct voice saying, "If he had just asked the person involved to clarify things, he wouldn't have needed to commit suicide!"

Jiang Chen browsed through the now-reversed public opinion and said softly, "It's true that she was a tutor, but the agreement is fake. The original owner and the employer never signed any agreement; this was probably put together by a PR company."

The original owner had actually tried; he explained that the money transferred was money he earned from tutoring.

However, with online trolls constantly stirring up trouble and three major platforms secretly blocking access, Wei Jiangchen had no way to voice his opinions.

Without a professional PR firm stepping in to publicly criticize and give the other two affected platforms some time to react and align themselves with us, breaking this deadlock will be very difficult.

The parent who hired him as a tutor didn't want to cause any trouble, and before public opinion shifted, protecting oneself was the most common choice. Now that he's come forward to clarify, firstly, public opinion won't implicate him; secondly, having secured protection, he has no worries about the future.

The little white cat, drunk, smashed a phone, "Meow! To put it bluntly, it's all about business and money!"

"The world is bustling with activity, all for profit; it has been this way since ancient times." Jiang Chen sighed softly. "However, there are many things in life that are more important than money."

The original owner shouldn't have contemplated suicide before she had the ability to fight back.

Everything can be restarted, except life…

He paused for a moment and said in a deep voice, "If there were a chance for people who committed suicide to start over, they probably wouldn't go down that path again. You must cherish life and never give up easily; there is always light at the end of the tunnel."

The fluffy little ball nodded in agreement, looking a bit dizzy.

"boom!"

In the void, Meng Xiaosu slammed his fist on the "screen." He looked at the handsome young man sitting on the balcony sofa, his face showing both annoyance and admiration.

Thinking about it, after I die I'll float between heaven and earth watching that scumbag live a happy life. I'm over fifty years old and have seen the changes in the world, but my mentality is not as good as that of a college student in his twenties!

Everything can be restarted, except life...

If I could do it all over again, I would never take that foolish path again. I would fight a brilliant counterattack! I would make my mother see the true colors of that scumbag as soon as possible and help her take back everything she deserves!

She shouldn't have given up her career for me; she shouldn't have suffered so much for a selfish child.

"If I could do it all over again..." Meng Xiaosu suddenly realized her mistake and collapsed to the ground in a daze. "When should I start? How can I take everything back from that scumbag, knock him down and make him pay for what he did?"

Meng Xiaosu originally only regretted his cowardly suicide to end his life. He drifted in the world for many years, only filled with resentment and bitterness, wailing day and night. He never really thought about how to correct his tragic life.

Observing the experience of a young man who made a brilliant comeback from a desperate situation, he began to think seriously.

If it were you, what countermeasures could you come up with when faced with the dead end of cyberbullying? Similarly, if you could do it all over again, where would you start to rewrite the tragedy that happened before?

"Well done. At least after tonight, Wei Jiangchen will no longer be a target of online bullying." Jiangchen spent half a day browsing the trending topics and was very satisfied with the current control of the situation.

Previously, the internet was filled with nothing but insults against Wei Jiangchen, and the dirtier and more intense the language used, the more popular it became, with a surge in likes and traffic.

However, as some neutral analyses were featured prominently in the public eye, the flame war, though escalating insane, was actually seen by ordinary netizens as a more rational and analytical discourse.

Influential figures and self-media with large followings have also begun to change their tune.

While solemnly emphasizing that Jin Chenxi must be severely punished, he also raised the question of whether Jin Chenxi was actually Wei Jiangchen.

Peng Ziyang joined forces with the two major platforms, NanDou and BeiKuai, to fight against the online trolls who were secretly fueling the flames. The two sides were locked in a fierce battle. However, a large number of ordinary netizens stopped their flame war and were guided by neutral opinions to wait for a reversal of the situation.

It's simply because we've seen too many bizarre and outrageous incidents online. Today we're indignant, tomorrow the plot twists, and we're like monkeys being played, jumping around like fools. It wastes our time, electricity, emotions, and energy, all while contributing traffic to others who make a fortune.

Mature netizens have learned to think for themselves; only irrational people are still being led astray, frantically taking sides and engaging in insults. But soon, even the dark corners where keyboard warriors could hurl insults were thoroughly exposed.

Chapter Six: You Must Be Strong

"Boss, your strategy of cutting off the enemy's supply lines is incredibly effective." A subordinate from the PR firm chuckled as he stared at the screen.

Jin Chenxi clearly has powerful backers. Waves of online trolls are stirring up trouble in many well-known forums, trying to muddy the waters and create chaos. Websites, naturally, welcome this kind of uproar in order to gain traffic and attention.

So Peng Ziyang used his sure-fire trick—reporting the person.

Unable to defeat the group of online trolls who launched a frenzied counterattack, he arranged for his alternate accounts to subtly criticize and insult others during the verbal exchanges, and then promptly reported them.

The website just wants to gain traffic through popularity. Who would want some stupid comments to ruin the entire forum?

Compared to a little money, good fortune is of course more important. Even if you don't join this trend or try to make money from traffic, you can't ruin your future.

The result was that the posts launched by Jin Chenxi's online trolls to attack Wei Jiangchen were quickly blocked by the website. After a series of self-destructive actions, the online bullying of Wei Jiangchen disappeared without a trace.

The first wave of cleanup was effective, and the PR firm immediately launched a second wave of offensive.

The original trending topic was quickly removed, and a new trending topic emerged with different content, shifting the focus of the controversy from Wei Jiangchen to Jin Chenxi herself.

The statement clearly indicated an irreconcilable conflict with professional troll Jin Chenxi, but then emphasized that cyberbullying is wrong and that the power of the internet should be used in the right direction—for example, finding conclusive evidence of who Jin Chenxi really is.

"Who is the mastermind behind Jin Chenxi? Is it really justice to carry out cyberbullying against Wei Jiangchen without solid evidence?"

"Netizens have all been fooled by the real Jin Chenxi. Shifting blame and smearing others is Jin Chenxi's forte. It's pathetic and lamentable that everyone has been used as a pawn!"

"If Wei Jiangchen was framed and it wasn't Jin Chenxi, then the netizens' irrational attacks are aiding and abetting the wrongdoer!"

"The internet is not a lawless zone. Before you attack someone who thinks you are righteous and morally upright, think carefully about what kind of harm your actions will cause to innocent people."

"How long has it been since Jin Chenxi launched a cyberbullying campaign that drove 'Qiuqiu Girl' to suicide? The mysterious whistleblower wants to use the same methods to drive Wei Jiangchen to suicide. Isn't this kind of behavior illegal?"

…………

Led by a public relations firm, the two major platforms, NanDou and BeiKuai, quickly reversed public opinion. Apart from the online trolls supporting Jin Chenxi, no one was calling for Wei Jiangchen's death by name anymore.

Almost all news platforms have directed more articles, posts, and discussions to focus on the mysterious whistleblower.

Who exactly took those two photos of "evidence" and posted them online?

The transfer records are backed by bank statements, and one of the parties involved published both parties' bank account numbers, which are completely consistent with the blurred and exposed information, so it can definitely be confirmed as forged. Then, could the other so-called "evidence" photo be photoshopped? Even more concerning, could it be a screenshot of Jin Chenxi deliberately using Wei Jiangchen's computer to log in?

The mysterious whistleblower who fabricated evidence to incite netizens to violently attack Wei Jiangchen is very likely the real Jin Chenxi!

Wei Jiangchen, whose social connections have been thoroughly exposed, is extremely simple. He was pushed out as a scapegoat, and the mysterious whistleblower can only be an acquaintance who has access to his computer.

Many self-proclaimed detectives online turned their suspicions to the other five people in Wei Jiangchen's dormitory.

This century-old prestigious university, located in the heart of Fuyu City, has once again topped the trending searches. The official website of Fuyu University has been flooded with messages, almost all of which are angry netizens denouncing the school's inaction and demanding that it assist the police in investigating the matter as soon as possible.

Wei Jiangchen was subjected to online harassment for half a month, and the century-old prestigious university remained silent.

As a school with a mission to educate students, it is imperative to thoroughly investigate whether Jin Chenxi is indeed a student of the school. If not, actions should be taken to protect student privacy; if she is, then a clear stance should be taken to impose appropriate punishment.

"I sense something's wrong. Why is someone digging into the personal privacy of the other roommates again?" Jiang Chen looked around and, seeing that something was amiss, immediately called Peng Ziyang.

The other person was sitting in a massage chair, with their feet soaking in a large wooden tub that was emitting steam. They were holding a tablet in their left hand and a mobile phone in their right, looking like they were working overtime for health reasons.

"It must be that Yue Xiudou hired online trolls to use the same trick again and shift the target of their attack." He received a call from his sugar daddy and said with a serious expression, "Jin Chenxi's account is definitely not an ordinary troll, otherwise Yue Xiudou would not spend so much money and effort to protect him!"

Mr. Wei, you really need to think this through. At this point, you can basically pinpoint the few people around you as your targets.

Give me a name of who is most suspicious.

The people who bought and sold the account have already started investigating, and we should have news by tomorrow afternoon at the latest.

To prevent opponents from shifting blame and digging into the privacy of innocent people, and to avoid other roommates experiencing the same thing as you, we need to minimize the damage. At the very least, we need to give keyboard warriors a target to guide them.

Think about it carefully, since Jin Chenxi became active, who in the entire dormitory has been the most suspicious?

Previously, Jiang Chen had only guessed, but the little white cat, who had just recovered slightly, overheard Wang Yiyun's phone call. The conversation was brief, so it was clear that it was related to this matter. He had also arranged to meet someone at Jianyun Villa tomorrow at noon.

That place isn't for just anyone; it's the most upscale members-only leisure and entertainment complex in Fuyu City.

Judging from Wang Yiyun's tone, he seemed to be a regular at Jianyun Manor.

Searching through the original owner's memories again, Wang Yiyun started live streaming playing games in the second semester of her freshman year, and then switched to live streaming singing and playing instruments in her sophomore year. After that, she started staying out all night from time to time.

As a college student, it naturally wouldn't attract any attention.

However, considering all factors at this point, Wang Yiyun's regular pattern of not returning home at night becomes highly suspicious. Specifically, his sudden rise to a small online influencer, earning substantial donations and spending lavishly, closely coincides with Jin Chenxi's active timeline.

The other roommates in the dormitory had a so-so relationship with Wang Yiyun, but they all took good care of the original owner of the body who had a tragic background.

During this period of cyberbullying, my roommates, being students, were somewhat afraid of cyberbullying and distanced themselves slightly from me, but they did not do anything unusual.

On the contrary, Wang Yiyun kept asking all sorts of questions under the guise of caring about the original owner, and the pervasive cyberbullying seemed to be deliberately guided by someone who knew the truth.

Based on Jiang Chen's analysis and judgment, Wang Yiyun is the most likely candidate!

"Him?" Peng Ziyang couldn't help but purse his lips and whisper after hearing the name from the sponsor. "Analyzing from the perspective of his roommates, I also think he's the most suspicious. Wang Yiyun is a nobody in Yuexiu Douban, and the money he earns is disproportionate to his fame. Those tips are very likely some kind of shady deal. Okay, leave the rest to us!"

Jiang Chen responded and then instructed, "Wang Yiyun has arranged to meet someone at Jianyun Manor at 11:00 AM tomorrow. Go and investigate the other party's background."

Peng Ziyang: ? ? ?

Are our big spenders really using PR firms like detective agencies?

But it doesn't matter, as long as the money is there, everything will be taken care of!

After hanging up the phone, Peng Ziyang methodically arranged the work ahead; Jiang Chen, on the other hand, flipped through the various law books she had just bought, studying and researching until late at night before washing up and resting.

"Yiyun? Yiyun, wake up!"

The next morning, Wang Yiyun was sound asleep when she suddenly heard someone calling her.

He opened his eyes, rubbed them, and found it was his dorm leader, a burly northern man holding a phone with a hesitant expression.

"What's wrong, boss? It's Saturday, no classes today." Wang Yiyun's heavy makeup and beauty filters during his live streams were just a pursuit of a morbidly fashionable look; in reality, he's quite good-looking.

Her skin was a little dark, her features were regular but she was a bit thin, and her clothing, voice and expressions were somewhat effeminate.

This is one of the reasons why the other roommates besides Wei Jiangchen don't like to be with him—he looks like a bottom, and it's easy for people to misunderstand him when he walks with his muscular roommates.

In addition, Wang Yiyun's speech and actions were rather pretentious, and she was arrogant because she was a minor internet celebrity, so it was really impossible for us to get along.

"Do you know where Wei Jiangchen went?" The eldest in the dormitory originally wanted to talk to him about things online, but seeing the other's effeminate behavior, he changed the subject.