I Believe (2)
These people all bowed before the Light Rider, once again proving this was a person of high authority.
Feng Xing raised a hand, âThereâs no need for formality! Are you all the ones in charge of the investigation?â this also showed that he was only coincidentally passing by the area.
These were the ones in charge of this case. The mansion was too huge, so when they were conducting the investigation, they were all separated far away from each other, only meeting after they found some clues.
âYes, sir!â
âSo what did you find?â asked Feng Xing curtly.
One Light Rider stepped forward, âLord Feng Xing, after our investigation, the mansion was destroyed by one person, but we need to talk to him to clear things up.â
âThatâs the news I received too. I didnât believe it at first, but if thatâs what everyone found, then it must be true!â said Feng Xing calmly, then turning towards Ye Lang. He hadnât known it was Ye Lang yet, only knew the culprit was behind him.
Feng Xing looked at everyone again, gesturing for the crowd to point out the culprit once again.
âItâs him!â the crowd of students all pointed at Ye Lang at the same time!
Some were feeling delighted at themselves at this moment. When they saw the number of people sent by the city here, they could only imagine how painful Ye Langâs punishment would be.
They watched with anticipation, they wanted this arrogant Ye Lang to receive his punishment!
Those who had befriended Ye Lang once or were supporting him all didnât want to watch. They were helpless now, Ye Lang had angered Sheng City, a force even kingdoms had to submit to!
However, Ye Lang at the centre of it all was still calm till now. It wasnât odd though, since Lang had always been a clueless kid.
But when they saw Ye Lanyu and the princess also standing very calmly aside, this raised suspicions. Even Zhen Xiaoyan was acting as if nothing happened!
Maybe you could say Ye Lanyu and the seventh princess had mingled with many different types of people in their lives and were trained well enough to maintain their composure. However, Zhen Xiaoyan hadnât, and she was known to be a very anxious person!
And if even Zhen Xiaoyan wasnât worried, then there must be a problem here!
âOh, itâs you⊠Do you know how much effort was put into building this mansion? And you destroyed it in a second! You⊠You⊠Go back and think about what youâve done! Everyone, find a place for these students to stay!â Feng Xingâs initial expression was very stern with some anger, but as he looked at Ye Lang, his anger very quickly disappeared and turned into exasperation.
No one noticed Feng Xingâs string of complex expression. They were only standing with their mouths wide open, hardly believing what they just heard. Was that all?
âThink about what youâve doneâ?! Didnât that mean Ye Lang was off the hook?
It was ridiculous for Ye Lang to escape scot-free after destroying an entire mansion!
Did this mean the Ye family had influence in the Sheng City too? But many people denied this because the Ye family was only a family. If kingdoms and empires couldnât influence Sheng City, then the Ye family certainly couldnât.
Lord Feng Xing mustâve made a mistake! His men mustnât accept this!
Everyone all felt like this must be Feng Xingâs personal opinion, or a mistake.
Very soon, their mouths opened wider becauseâŠ
âUnderstood! Everyone hurry, we donât want other people to think weâre making Sheng Cityâs guests wait!â the rest of the Light Riders and city guards all looked at Ye Lang, then turned to pick up the mess.
Not a person reprimanded Ye Lang?!
Fuck, what was going on? Didnât they see Ye Lang?
âHey, stop right there!â
Someone stopped the Light Rider, albeit he was a little rudeâŠThey were all frustrated with the turn of events. And this matter wasnât even related to them- Sheng City didnât even reprimand Ye Lang, common sense denoted they shouldnât get involved.
However, it wouldnât have been odd if one of them was the one speakingâŠ. But everyone heard- no, saw Ye Lang yelling and waving at the Light RidersâŠ
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What did the bastard want, did he want to turn himself in for punishment now?
Feng Xing and the rest stopped in their tracks. They could ignore if it was someone else, but this was Ye Lang and they couldnât disobey him. What did Ye Lang want now?
When the crowd saw Feng Xing and his men turn around, they started to criticize the Riders among themselves. They thought Feng Xing and his men were now on their side.
âLord Feng Xing, is it? Why didnât you punish him just now? Does this mean the destruction of property is a forgivable act in Sheng City?â Mr Edward, the bane of justice, suddenly appeared with Kesha holding his hand.
It was almost as if there was a halo on Edwardâs head now, it was intoxicating to the crowd.
âDestruction of property is a crime in Sheng City, it will result in heavy punishment!â frowned Feng Xing.
âIf thatâs the case, then he committed the crime, how could you act as though you didnât see him?â accused Edward. He felt like the hero of the story.
âWho are you referring to?â Feng Xing couldnât do much except pretend to be dumb.
âHeâs referring to me! Iâm not transparent, donât you all see me?â volunteered Ye Lang at this point of the conversation.
ââŠYe Lang, well at least you still have the sense to take the responsibility!â Edward gave Ye Lang a look of approval.
âTake responsibility? Iâm only here to explain, you all are a waste of time!â frowned Ye Lang in disgust.