Chapter 16 Behind the Scenes Manipulation

He sat in front of his computer with a large photo on the screen. Although Lin Yike was wearing a hat and a mask, and was wrapped tightly in a down jacket, anyone who knew her could recognize her.

"Lin Yike, do you have any explanation for this?" Professor Xia asked with a stern face.

"Will the school accept my explanation?" Lin Yike said calmly.

"Of course, the school will consider it," Professor Xia replied, tapping his hand on the table, seeming to apply invisible pressure.

However, Lin Yike did not show any panic and spoke calmly, "The person in this photo is indeed me. I was sick in the first half of the year and went to the hospital frequently. It's not strange to be photographed at the hospital entrance. I really can't understand why this photo is being associated with me having a child out of wedlock."

In the photo, Lin Yike was covered tightly like a ball, and her belly was not visible. She could easily deny it.

At this moment, she was grateful that Lin Jianshan cared about his image, so her unmarried pregnancy was forcibly suppressed by Deputy Mayor Lin, and no news had leaked out. The photo that Lu Huixin and her daughter had created was of no harm.

However, the photo was not powerful enough, but the pressure of public opinion was not to be underestimated.

"Yike, I want to believe you, but this matter has caused a very bad influence on the school. According to the school's regulations, you should be expelled. However, the school values talent and will keep you under observation. You can still graduate smoothly next year. Of course, you have to give up the quota of being an outstanding graduate this time," Professor Xia said.

"It's only been less than two hours since the post was uploaded. How could the school make a decision about me so quickly? Don't they need to investigate?" Lin Yike asked in confusion.

Professor Xia cleared his throat, using it to cover his embarrassment. "The school has acted swiftly this time, but this is already the best outcome for you, Lin Yike. I hope you won't make things difficult for the school and the teachers."

Lin Yike nodded, seemingly accepting the outcome. She just asked in a casual tone, "Who will take the place of the outstanding graduate?"

The Department of Radio and Television has only one outstanding graduate spot every year, which guarantees a job at the TV station. Therefore, this spot has always been highly coveted.

Lin Yike ranked first in the department, and this spot was rightfully hers. Now she is forced to give it up, and the school has already determined a new candidate in such a short time. It is obvious that someone is manipulating things behind the scenes.

"Hu Xiawei from your department," Professor Xia answered truthfully.

The list of outstanding graduates will be announced soon, and this kind of thing cannot be kept hidden.

"I understand," Lin Yike said, turned and walked out of the office.

As she walked down the steps in front of the teaching building, a red Maserati parked right in front of her.

The car door opened, and a fashionable lady stepped out. She was wearing red high heels, a tube dress, and bright red lipstick.

"Yike, what a coincidence," Hu Xiawei took off her big sunglasses and tilted her chin up, looking arrogant.

Lin Yike stood on the steps, looking indifferent, and didn't say a word.

Hu Xiawei walked up to her on her high heels and sneered, "I heard you had a baby. I haven't had a chance to congratulate you yet. When are you having the one-month celebration? Don't forget to invite us for drinks."

"No problem," Lin Yike replied with a smile.