Chapter 164: A Real-Name Report!

Wu Jiajie remained unmoved, pointing his finger at the documents. "These materials detail our investigation process, all backed by photographic evidence. If the Student Committee requires it, we can also provide video records."

"Most importantly, the middleman for the thugs has been detained by our Association and is currently in the venue. He is ready to confront Cai Kun in court at any moment!"

"If you have the guts, go ahead and try!" Despite being bound, Cai Xu continued to issue arrogant threats.

The archer student shook his head, lamenting that this father and son were cut from the same cloth.

Meanwhile, Wang Chen, looking thoughtful, paced around, hoping to get a clear look at Cai Xu’s palms.

The Committee Chief flipped through the documents, his tone helpless. "These materials are very thorough, but you should be taking this to the Public Security Bureau. Why are you showing them to me?"

Wu Jiajie recounted the encounter he and Wang Chen had with the security officers that day. He described the events faithfully, without any intentional exaggeration.

"Therefore, our Association does not trust the conduct of the Public Security Bureau. They cannot guarantee that Wang Chen’s rights will be upheld."

"Furthermore... Wang Chen has something else to say." Wu Jiajie hesitated, casting a glance toward Wang Chen.

The Committee Chief looked at Wang Chen with curiosity.

A flash appeared between the latter’s fingers, and a long strip of cloth, white stained with red, appeared in his hand. Wang Chen shook the cloth out and asked Long Wushuang to help him spread it out completely.

On the white fabric, countless names were written in red pigment.

The Committee Chief took an involuntary step forward, scrutinizing the fabric and observing the slightly darkened red characters. He suddenly realized that this was no mere pigment—it was clearly blood.

"This is?" The Committee Chief’s voice trembled; he had a vague sense that this matter had spiraled into something massive.

Holding the fabric with both hands, Wang Chen said in a clear, resonant voice: "I have visited three hundred and fifty-four households, one hundred and twelve of which have suffered at the hands of the security officers."

"Some were extorted for unexplained 'security fees' without ever receiving a receipt."

"Others were cajoled or intimidated by officers into signing non-liability statements, causing serious grievances to be brushed aside as trivial matters."

"I have recorded the specific details of these cases in the documents. If anyone needs them, I can provide copies at any time."

The Committee Chief was completely stunned. "Student Wang, as I said, this is not a matter for the Student Committee to handle..."

"I understand. I am merely using the platform of the University Championship to make this public to the world."

Wang Chen turned to face the crowd below the stage.

The audience included not only students but also their parents—people from all walks of life—and not far away, a group of reporters were already eager to act.

Wang Chen shouted, "I, Wang Chen, representing one hundred and twelve households on Baisha Street, present this blood-written petition! I hope people from all sectors of society will take notice and oversee this matter!"

"After the championship concludes, I will formally submit a lawsuit to the Inspectorate. My defendant is the—Luzhou Public Security Bureau!"

*Buzz—*

After a moment of stunned silence, the crowd in the venue erupted into a violent clamor of discussion.

"Wait a minute, did Wang Chen just say he’s going to sue the Public Security Bureau?"

"So I wasn't the only one who heard it. I thought something was wrong with my ears."

"That’s the Public Security Bureau we're talking about! Even though everyone knows they don't do their jobs, isn't this something everyone just tacitly ignores?"

"That is so bold. Wang Chen is a legend!"

The corruption of the Luzhou Public Security Bureau was already common knowledge among the citizens of Luzhou. Wang Chen’s open and honest actions today served as a voice for the people, earning him the admiration of the citizens present.

Or perhaps it wasn't just admiration—it was worship.

Because of Wang Chen’s outstanding performance in the championship and his high-risk, real-name whistleblowing, he was idolized by the young and hot-blooded students. After all, who hasn't dreamed of upholding justice and cleansing the world of its wrongs in their youth?

While some parents felt Wang Chen was too naive and his actions too radical, the students were universally supportive, their eyes burning with bright light as if looking at an idol. They had even secretly decided that if Wang Chen were to be persecuted by vested interests after today, they would join together in a petition.

For a moment, the voices praising Wang Chen seemed as if they would pierce the roof of the venue!

Cai Xu’s untenable accusations had completely vanished into thin air. Now, aside from the Cai father and son, no one dared to go against the tide and speak ill of Wang Chen. Moreover, few believed that Wang Chen had truly schemed to frame Cai Kun; after all, Cai Xu’s accusations were a far cry from the image Wang Chen had projected.

"He is fighting for the people, and you say he’s settling a private grudge? Your perspective is too small!"

Locked in the backstage area, Cai Xu hung his head helplessly as he listened to the cheers below. He understood that, with the current evidence, it was no longer possible for him to sue Wang Chen.

Long Wushuang and Tang Ruotong watched Wang Chen as if waking from a dream; they finally understood what Wang Chen had been busy with all this time.

"You kid, you always pull off a major headline without a word!" Long Wushuang whispered in Wang Chen’s ear.

Wang Chen smiled and said nothing.

If these matters could have been handled through other channels, he would not have chosen such a radical approach. But over the past few days, as he visited household after household and listened to the harrowing accounts from the victims themselves, he had gained a profound understanding of the rot within the Luzhou Public Security Bureau. The rumors he had heard had all turned into vivid, blood-stained cases.

Thus, he had no choice but to take this desperate measure: to make himself the focal point, and through himself, expose all the filth of the Luzhou Public Security Bureau to the public, leaving them no possibility of suppressing the truth.

To ensure Wang Chen became the center of attention, Qian Xiaomin had secretly spread the word, circulating Wang Chen’s performance in the University Championship through various channels. While those busy with the championship inside the venue were unaware, Wang Chen’s name had already become well-known to many outside.

After this series of preparations, Wang Chen’s public whistleblowing of the Luzhou Public Security Bureau could no longer be hidden. The more firmly the public remembered the name Wang Chen, the more firmly they would remember the case against the Public Security Bureau.

To a certain extent, this was a gamble—a gamble with Wang Chen’s own future, betting that there was still a shred of justice left in this world and that it hadn't completely rotted away.

Wang Chen remained confident, much like the support provided to him by the Luzhou Professional Association in this matter. He believed that there were still righteous people in this world, waiting for someone to stand up so they could follow in succession.

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The Committee Chief was completely panicked. How did he end up running into all of this?

A veteran of the bureaucracy, the first thought that flashed through his mind was: The Public Security Bureau and the Student Committee belong to different systems. He had no daily dealings with them and, naturally, no conflict of interest. But today, Wang Chen had denounced the Public Security Bureau at a championship organized by the Student Committee. What would the people at the Public Security Bureau think? Would this debt be settled against the Student Committee?