"We are all classmates; I believe you didn't take the money intentionally, Xiao Yue," Xu Zhenzhen stepped forward. Behind what seed like an attempt to exculpate, she was actually confirming Tang Yue's guilt.
"Xiao Yue, this money..."
Yang Qingqing looked at the money Zhang Minmin was holding, equally shocked.
Wu Xianhua looked at Tang Yue and doubted, saying, "Tang Yue, I believe you didn't steal the money, but where did this money co from?"
This was sothing Wu Xianhua couldn't understand.
Just a mont ago, there was no money, so how did it suddenly appear?
"She stole it," Zhao Xiaoyue snorted coldly.
Liu Fang shouted, "Thief, we, at Wangjiang First Middle School, are the best high school in Wangjiang County. Our school even accepts thieves, such a person really doesn't deserve to stay here."
"Tang Yue, just kneel and apologize to , then I'll let this go," Zhang Minmin said with her chin up, looking down on Tang Yue who was often regarded as the class beauty of Senior High School, first class, and she swept her a glance of disdain and mockery, "Let the male students in the class also see who you really are. Claiming to be the class beauty and yet doing such a thing."
At the dormitory entrance, many onlookers had squeezed in; the dormitories were only separated by walls, which made it easy for the other dorm residents to join and watch the commotion.
When people heard that Tang Yue had stolen the money, they all showed shocked expressions. Of course, there were also so who were jealous of Tang Yue, saying it's a waste that she was so beautiful and so forth.
"I didn't steal," Tang Yue said calmly, having regained her composure from the earlier incident. She glanced once at the money in Zhang Minmin's hand, cleared her throat, and her clear voice ensured everyone could hear her.
Tang Yue said, "Zhang Minmin, I don't know how this money fell to the ground. What I can assure is that I don't have this money in my pocket, and of course, I haven't touched this money."
"You're saying you didn't touch it, so you didn't?" Zhao Xiaoyue scoffed.
Tang Yue coldly swept her gaze over Zhao Xiaoyue, her dark pupils fixing on Zhao Xiaoyue, and the iciness in her eyes quickly shut Zhao Xiaoyue up.
Tang Yue continued, "If you don't believe , you can call the police. If I had taken this money, there would definitely be fingerprints on this note.
"And I, who haven't even touched this note, definitely wouldn't have left any fingerprints on it."
Tang Yue spoke calmly, not showing any signs of panic; her dark eyes and her unhurried tone made everyone disbelieve that Tang Yue was a thief.
"I don't believe Tang Yue is a thief," Zou Xia approached upon hearing this, catching Tang Yue's words and imdiately saying loudly, "From primary school to junior high, Tang Yue has always been a model student, she wouldn't do such a thing."
Zou Xia stood on tiptoes and shouted loudly, too many people were there, she couldn't squeeze through.
"I also think she's not a thief. Otherwise, have you ever seen a thief who isn't nervous?"
"If she really stole the money, she'd definitely be scared of the police."
The students at the dormitory entrance, after hearing Tang Yue's words, were initially unsure, but later, everyone believed Tang Yue was not a thief.
Xu Zhenzhen stood on the side, her gaze sowhat frantic.
Tang Yue looked aningfully at Xu Zhenzhen and said, "Xu Zhenzhen, do you think I am a thief?"
"I... of course not." Xu Zhenzhen answered, unable to et Tang Yue's eyes, always feeling as if she could see right through her.
"But how did this money end up on the ground? We've been looking for it for so long and couldn't find it." Zhang Minmin suspiciously stared at Tang Yue, pressing her lips together, "I don't care, this money fell from you, you need to apologize."
"The money isn't stolen by , why should I apologize?" Tang Yue retorted, "Zhang Minmin, let's call the police. Once they arrive, they will prove my innocence."
Tang Yue was open and honest; she hadn't even touched the money, so naturally, there wouldn't be her fingerprints on it.
"Tang Yue, Zhang Minmin, I think now that the money has been found, let's not call the police." Upon hearing about calling the police, Xu Zhenzhen panicked imdiately, her eyes shifting as she said, "Maybe we just didn't find it earlier, and it might have co out during our scuffle just now?"
"Yes, I believe that must be the case. How could Xiao Yue... be a thief?" Xu Zhenzhen knew she couldn't bla Tang Yue anymore; otherwise, if Tang Yue got angry and called the police, and if they checked those fingerprints and found hers, she would be dood.
"Really? But calling the police would prove my innocence, Zhenzhen. You're supposed to be my best friend, don't you want to prove my innocence?" Tang Yue's words had a double aning, her lips curving into a faint smile, but her heart was cold.
In either her past or present life, Xu Zhenzhen never treated her as a friend.
If she hadn't reacted quickly just now, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't have cleared her na.
Once she was deed a thief, what awaited her was the school's discipline; she might even be expelled. Then, branded as a thief for life, how could she face her parents?
If she were soone with thinner skin, she might even consider sothing drastic.
Oh, Xu Zhenzhen, she really gave her no way out.
"Xiao Yue, you're mistaken; why wouldn't I want to prove your innocence? We believe you; the money was just on the floor, we just didn't notice it earlier," Xu Zhenzhen quickly said, "Look at this cent floor; if this ten yuan fell, it really wouldn't be easy to spot without looking closely. Moreover, we're all wearing slippers; maybe the money got stuck to the sole."
Xu Zhenzhen was trying every ans to calm the situation now.
"Why don't you check if this money really got stepped on?" Xu Zhenzhen suddenly rembered that she might have stepped on the money in the chaos.
Zhao Xiaoyue leaned over the money, looking at the marks, she whispered quietly, "Minmin, could it really have gotten stuck under your foot?"
"How would I know?" Zhang Minmin felt confused, pressing her lips, "Are you sure it wasn't you who stole it?"
"Call the police, then you'll know." Tang Yue leaned against the bed, straightening her disheveled clothes, she said unhurriedly, "Although my family isn't as well off as yours, the child of a poor family becos responsible early. I have my integrity; I would never steal."
Tang Yue's words were resolute, paired with her calm expression, those who had harbored suspicions imdiately dismissed them.
With this, the drama concluded. Tang Yue glanced at Zhao Xiaoyue and Liu Fang, "Zhao Xiaoyue, Liu Fang, you're both won, don't act like n by pulling and tugging. If I had fallen from the bed, it would have been intentional harm."
"Nonsense, when did we harm you?" Zhao Xiaoyue's heart panicked.
Tang Yue snorted coldly, "I sleep on the top bunk. If you pulled down from the bed and my head hit the ground first, what injuries would I have sustained?"
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