Scumbag A's Plan to Save the Heroine - Chapter 20

In truth, Zhi Qiu possessed no damning evidence against Fu Jin Yan. But rumors spread like wildfire—one person tells ten, ten tell a hundred, and once a single soul believes it, a hundred, a thousand, a million will follow suit.

After all, people only believe what they want to believe. Even the innocent struggle to clear their name against such a tide, let alone someone who was never truly innocent to begin with.

“What’s going on? Isn’t that Bai Ziming, the special admissions student from Noadon Academy, on stage? How is Fu Jin Yan involved?”

“When I was at Noadon, I heard Fu Jin Yan often forced himself on Omegas. He always paid them off afterward. Bai Ziming must be one of his victims!”

“Fu Jin Yan always pretended to be so virtuous, but look at what he’s really like behind closed doors! The Fu Family was one of the founders of AO equality. Now that the Federation is finally enforcing the policy, let’s see how he gets out of this one.”

Technicians inspected the outer hall’s electrical circuits and found no shorts. After a thorough examination, they discovered it was merely a tripped breaker. A quick flick of the switch restored the power.

With the lights back on, Fu Fu sent his men to restore order. Seeing the crowd’s attention wavering, the boy on stage began to weep even more dramatically.

His voice was melodious, almost theatrical, as he continued to lament his supposed mistreatment.

“From the moment I enrolled, I considered Fu Jin Yan a friend. But he forced me… to do that kind of thing. When I refused, he beat me. Look!”

As he spoke, the tear-streaked boy suddenly lifted his shirt, revealing large, livid bruises.

The Omega had completely abandoned any pretense of dignity, seemingly believing that self-destruction was the only way to prove the depth of his humiliation.

Do not look upon what is indecent.

An Alpha silently turned away.

The boy’s self-destructive accusations had already caused a massive uproar, but his next words ignited even greater outrage among the crowd.

“Fu Jin Yan has repeatedly told me that Omegas are weak, lack talent, and their only value lies in their beauty. He said we were born to be mere playthings for Alphas!”

“Today it’s me, but tomorrow? How many more Omegas will be forced, humiliated? I secretly recorded this audio. Fu Jin Yan, give me an explanation—give all Omegas an explanation!”

The recording sounded rushed. The audio quality was poor, but the voice was unmistakably Fu Jin Yan’s.

The man speaking on the tape had an arrogant tone, relentlessly mocking the Omega’s supposed uselessness and openly expressing his prejudices.

“Omegas should just stay home and have babies. Coming out and showing their faces only causes trouble for the company. When I inherit the Fu Family, the first thing I’ll do is fire all Omega employees. Because of some ridiculous policy, my company has to grant maternity leave countless times each year. These parasites have been freeloading off the company for years without contributing a shred of value. If you ask me, Betas are far better—lower wages, fewer benefits, perfect for company labor. Why bother hiring Omegas at all? It’s a waste of time and money!”

Gender issues have always been a surefire way to generate controversy, easily provoking outrage from entire groups. Even in the highly advanced interstellar era, this remained true.

Among the guests today were many Omegas who had fought tooth and nail to reach their current positions. The words on the tape undoubtedly ignited the anger of this group. Even some Betas felt resentful, as the fact that they received lower pay and lacked legal protections under Federation law was undeniable.

A female Omega journalist stood up, walked to the front row, and began snapping photos with her camera.

She photographed the images flashing across the screen, the horrifying bruises on the boy’s body, and the repulsive, capitalist face of the incident’s protagonist—Fu Jin Yan.

The journalist’s name was Wen Wan, and her appearance matched her name: gentle, quiet, and utterly non-threatening.

As an Omega from a modest background, her success stemmed entirely from her keen ability to seize on trending topics.

She pulled out her portable microphone and thrust it toward Fu Fu, adopting the relentless tenacity of a reporter determined to get answers.

“Mr. Fu Fu, you founded the Fu Group and were one of the pioneers of AO equality. Now that your chosen heir so openly discriminates against Omegas, how do you reconcile your son’s words with your own principles?”

Fu Fu waved her off and rose to leave, but Wen Wan jogged after him, shouting, “Given the Fu Group’s deep-seated prejudice against Omegas, aren’t you concerned about losing their trust and completely losing the Omega market? Sir, please answer my question! Sir…”

The crowd stirred restlessly.

Amidst the commotion, someone stood up and shouted, “The Fu Family must give us Betas an explanation!”

Emboldened by this, a few timid individuals followed suit, chanting, “Give the Omegas an explanation!”

“Give the Omegas and Betas an explanation!”

Fu Fu’s face darkened. At his silent signal, the Fu Family’s security detail sprang into action.

Several burly Betas in black uniforms, bearing Federation regulations, forcibly escorted the distinguished guests from their seats. A few remained behind and roughly seized the weeping man on stage.

With his wrists pinned behind his back, Bai Ziming, whose Omega strength was already weak, panicked. He momentarily forgot his tears, his eyes darting helplessly across the crowd until they landed on the person in the wheelchair, pleading for help.

Ignoring the astonished gazes around her, Zhi Qiu stepped forward, blocking the guards who were about to drag the man away.

She yanked him free, grabbed his wrist, and wordlessly shoved him toward Shang Wu, who stood guard nearby.

Zhi Qiu turned to Patriarch Fu, whose anger was barely contained, and spoke calmly, “Forcing an Omega is a serious crime under Federation law, punishable by five years in prison. Add to that the charges of unlawful detention and illegal restriction of the victim’s personal safety, and the sentence could be far longer. I’m a kind-hearted person who can’t bear to see Brother Fu make mistake after mistake. Uncle Fu, please don’t blame me.”

One doesn’t strike a smiling face.

The girl’s smile was warm, and her words carried a certain logic. Fu Fu, clutching his aching head, pondered for a moment before relenting. “Fine, let him go. Once I’ve thoroughly investigated this matter, I’ll find him, even if it takes me to the ends of the earth.”

Zhi Qiu achieved her goal and smiled faintly. She instructed Shang Wu, “Take Mr. Bai to the hospital first to treat his injuries. As for what comes next…”

Her clear voice paused briefly.

Fu Jin Yan’s face was ashen, his lips pale, but he stood ramrod straight, refusing to give anyone the satisfaction of seeing him falter. His eyes remained fixed on the figure in the wheelchair, not wavering for a moment.

Fu Jin Yan knew he had been outmaneuvered.

Amidst his intense resentment, he saw the girl in the wheelchair glance his way, her smile unwavering. Her crimson lips spoke with gentle precision, each word piercing his chest like a sharp blade.

“As for what comes next… we’ll file a lawsuit with the Federation court.”