491: Chapter 491 Jiangnan University's Announcement and Handling Methods

Feeling that Secretary Qin Chuan was approachable, the originally nervous Zhou Yali felt much better.

Her eyes reddened slightly, and she spoke in an almost pleading tone, "Secretary Qin, save my sister. She was taken away by the police yesterday."

As soon as she finished speaking, she could no longer hold it back and burst into loud sobs.

Qin Chuan handed over two tissues. "Student Zhou Yali, we already know about your sister's matter. The university will definitely handle it fairly and justly. At this time, your sister should be coming out soon. We will strictly deal with the relevant personnel who arrested her."

Is this for real!

Zhou Yali was dazed, looking at Qin Chuan with great surprise.

"Secretary Qin, is my sister really coming out soon!"

"Mhm." Qin Chuan nodded with certainty; looking at the time, it should be about right.

Within two or three minutes, Zhou Yali's phone rang. It was a call from her sister, and as soon as the call connected, it was filled with pleasant surprise.

"Yali, I've been released! Their deputy bureau chief personally released me and apologized to me repeatedly."

"Sister, I'm with Secretary Qin Chuan right now. You were able to get out so quickly because Secretary Qin demanded they release you. Also, Secretary Qin said the university will handle your matter fairly and justly."

PhD Student Zhou Yafang was stunned for a moment.

Originally, she thought officials would protect one another, but she never expected Secretary Qin Chuan to be so full of justice. Instantly, her heart was filled with emotion, and she felt completely at ease.

Now, about Professor Liu Dongfu.

Last night, he had instructed Deputy Captain Zhang Di to have her arrested, thinking to himself that there should be a result by now.

Public opinion on the internet had already become very serious. He urgently needed PhD Student Zhou Yafang to step forward and post a video admitting it was a false accusation. He had even planned out exactly what PhD Student Zhou Yafang should say to the netizens next.

As long as PhD Student Zhou Yafang posted a video apology according to his requirements, nothing would happen. Public opinion would flip and then die down, and he would be able to land safely.

Holding his phone, Professor Liu Dongfu looked at the situation on the internet again.

The heat was getting higher and higher. He had also followed the online situation this morning, but it wasn't this high yet. It had only been two or three hours since this morning.

"A beast in human clothing! This Professor Liu Dongfu seems to be quite famous!"

"Using hidden rules on a female PhD student, academic fraud... this will be enough to give him a hard time."

"That's not necessarily true; it depends on which side Jiangnan University takes."

"That goes without saying. On one side is a well-known expert and doctoral supervisor, while the other side is just a female PhD student with no background. I predict Jiangnan University will side with Professor Liu Dongfu."

"Yeah, I completely agree. Even if there are problems with Professor Liu Dongfu, the punishment will likely be a heavy slap on the wrist that lands lightly."

"..."

Looking at the comments from the onlookers, Professor Liu Dongfu nodded slightly. He thought so too; even if the university found some issues with him, they would mostly likely try to smooth things over and protect him.

What's wrong with this Deputy Captain Zhang Di? There's still no news until now. Has he handled PhD Student Zhou Yafang or not?

A moment later, Professor Liu Dongfu's phone rang.

One of his friends was calling; this friend's information was surprisingly well-informed. "Old Liu, I heard the Public Security Bureau has released PhD Student Zhou Yafang. Also, word on the street is that Secretary Qin Chuan has stated he wants to handle this matter strictly. You should be more careful."

After taking this call, Professor Liu Dongfu was struck with shock.

Secretary Qin Chuan was actually paying attention to this matter and even made a statement about it.

No, this won't do.

If it were any other university leader, he wouldn't be this anxious. Secretary Qin Chuan was different; not only did he have a good reputation among all the teachers and students, but more importantly, he truly protected the students. Given his style, he would likely side with PhD Student Zhou Yafang.

Unable to sit still, Professor Liu Dongfu hurried to Qin Chuan's office.

"Hello, Secretary Qin."

Seeing that it was Professor Liu Dongfu who pushed the door open and entered, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Qin Chuan's mouth, though it was mostly mocking and cold.

What kind of person Professor Liu Dongfu was—others might not be clear, but Qin Chuan knew all too well. He was rotten to the core, a typical beast in human clothing. The number of girls whose bellies he had knocked up was more than one could count on one hand.

"Professor Liu, is there something?"

Sensing Qin Chuan's attitude, Professor Liu Dongfu's heart sank slightly, but he wouldn't give up just like that, putting on a very sincere front.

"Secretary Qin, I'm here to apologize to you. I was muddled; I didn't expect the consequences to be so serious. Usually, I just tease Little Zhou and crack a few jokes with her. I didn't expect her to take it seriously and even post it online."

"I apologize, I admit my mistake, I can even apologize to Little Zhou in person..."

He said a lot in one breath, his attitude appearing very sincere.

These excuses, of course, were all thought out before he came.

He was very clever; he didn't flatly deny it or say PhD Student Zhou Yafang was framing him, but instead claimed it was all a joke.

However, Qin Chuan didn't believe him.

Through the system, he had already investigated exactly what kind of person he was. It was impossible for this guy to try and fool him.

Qin Chuan said with a serious face, "Professor Liu, whether it's a joke or not, the university will know once we investigate. I have already ordered the formation of an Investigation Team to conduct a deep inquiry into this matter. If you truly haven't done anything against your conscience, then wait for the investigation results with peace of mind. Trust the university; we will definitely not wrong anyone."

Hearing this, Professor Liu Dongfu's expression changed.

He didn't expect Qin Chuan to be so uncompromising and not believe it was a joke at all, insisting on a deep investigation.

This matter couldn't withstand scrutiny. Besides, he had done many other dirty things himself; as long as an investigation was conducted, it would surely pull up the roots along with the mud.

"Secretary Qin, considering the great contributions I've made to the university and my achievements in the economic field, could you show some mercy and handle this leniently?"

Heh.

He really knew how to flatter himself.

Academic fraud, many papers were plagiarized, and some titles were even bought with money—he actually had the face to say he had achievements in the economic field. Jiangnan University definitely didn't want such a "Brick Expert."

"Professor Liu, facing such a massive public outcry, if the university shields you and gives a light punishment, where do you think that leaves the university!"

Seeing Secretary Qin Chuan's uncompromising attitude, Professor Liu Dongfu knew nothing could be done and left the office in great anger.

Not long after.

Jiangnan University officially released an announcement. The general gist of the notice was that the university had noticed the matter and had formed an Investigation Team to conduct a deep inquiry. They would definitely handle it fairly and justly, never letting any bad person go, nor wronging any good person.

As soon as this announcement came out, many people noticed it, and it was quickly forwarded and heatedly discussed on the internet.