Chapter 248
Liu Yun and Angie had both been to the accident scene.
They had also been with Chenyang the entire time, or at least most of it.
They not only knew exactly what Chenyang did and didn’t do, but they could also step forward as witnesses!
However, their words alone were no match for the clear photos and vividly detailed "facts" circulating online. They sounded utterly powerless in comparison.
No matter how firm their tone was, they couldn’t sway the crowd.
In fact, the disgust in their eyes as they looked at Chenyang only intensified.
’If Chenyang could stoop to such despicable acts as demanding money for treatment or taking advantage of someone before helping them,’ they all thought, ’then it wouldn’t be beyond him to do something as sordid as paying Liu Yun and Angie to keep their mouths shut.’
At that moment, the crowd was silent.
But their silence, their gazes, and their expressions said it all.
Seeing this, Liu Yun was both anxious and furious.
"Chenyang is our colleague! If other people don’t believe him, are you telling me you don’t believe him either?"
"Chenyang really didn’t do those things," Angie said. "There must be some misunderstanding, or maybe he accidentally provoked someone. I think right now, we should believe in him and help him clear up these misunderstandings together."
After Angie finished speaking, a snide voice piped up from the crowd. "Accidentally provoked someone? If Chenyang hadn’t done anything wrong, how could he have possibly provoked anyone?"
With one person starting, a flood of other mocking voices swept over them.
"Exactly. Someone who’s truly aboveboard wouldn’t give people anything to use against him. For this to have blown up so big, he must have done something disgraceful that someone caught him doing."
"Didn’t you see that even a huge celebrity and their fans have personally joined in to denounce Chenyang? He’s just a minor doctor. What could he have possibly done to make a big star get involved personally?"
"I heard you’re the one who got Chenyang in, Director Liu. Now that he’s in trouble, of course you’d take his side."
"Director Liu, if I were you, I’d kick him out of our City Hospital immediately. Keeping him here will not only tarnish the hospital’s name, but it’ll drag you down with him."
The crowd’s words grew increasingly harsh.
Eventually, they dropped all pretense, their attitudes becoming nearly identical to the mobs online.
Listening to these words, a frosty chill instantly spread across Liu Yun’s beautiful face.
Her hands clenched into fists.
But just as she was about to lose her temper, Chenyang gently patted her on the shoulder. "Sister Liu, there’s no need to say any more."
"How can I not? I can’t stop the people outside from misunderstanding you, but I can’t just stand by and watch our own colleagues misunderstand you too."
"Prejudice in people’s minds is like a mountain. Without solid proof, no amount of effort can move it an inch."
Chenyang gave a bitter smile and added, "Besides, the root of the problem is on the internet. Arguing with the people in front of us won’t solve anything."
"You’re right. Arguing with them is pointless and won’t solve the problem."
As he spoke, Liu Yun gradually calmed down.
But after a moment of thought, she furrowed her brow. "But how are we supposed to solve this mess?"
"For now, just suspend me like the Vice Director said."
"No! Suspending you now is basically admitting you’re guilty!"
"It’s not about admitting guilt. I need to step away to avoid further suspicion. Otherwise, it won’t do the hospital or any of you any good.
Think about it. Those people online already have my personal information. Whether they want to condemn me or just join the spectacle, it’s very likely someone will come here looking for me.
If I’m here, it’ll definitely cause an unnecessary commotion for the hospital. At the same time... I can’t guarantee I won’t do something impulsive out of anger."
Hearing this, a look of realization dawned on Liu Yun’s face. "You’re right. You can’t be here now. If those people show up, they’ll very likely try to harm you. Those online trolls will do any sordid thing to generate hype and achieve their goals."
"So suspending me and letting me leave is undoubtedly the right move for now."
"You can be suspended, but you can’t leave." At this moment, the Vice Director suddenly spoke up. "Although I and the other hospital leaders believe you didn’t do those things,
this online outcry is simply too big. It’s caused a great deal of trouble and has had a major impact on the hospital.
Until this matter is fully resolved, we need you to stay here. On one hand, you’ll be available to cooperate with us as we get to the bottom of this. On the other hand, we can better protect you here at the hospital."
Liu Yun snorted coldly. "Is it for his protection, or are you just worried Chenyang will run off and leave the hospital without a scapegoat?!"