HBWMA -Chapter 236 You Are One in a Million

But…

Someone as hopeless as her—would anyone still be willing to reach out a hand?

She slowly lowered her head, her gaze growing numb.

Jiang Huashan turned back, fell silent for a moment, then stepped aside, letting Shen Mianzhi hide securely behind her.

It’s the power of the script—just like what happened to Sui’er before. The script’s force is controlling her.

But unlike Sui’er, Shen Mianzhi is aware that she’s being controlled.

So she will be even more terrified.

Right now, she must be drowning in despair, thinking she’s beyond saving.

At this point, the one happiest about the turn of events was Xiao Lanlan. Watching Shen Mianzhi wither bit by bit before her eyes, the thrill of cruelty in her heart reached its peak.

If Shen Mianzhi admitted she was ill, then Su Miao’s testimony would become… complicated.

After all, everything has two sides.

Fu Xiaoxiao hadn’t expected Shen Mianzhi to be foolish enough to hand her a knife herself. Gloating, she looked at Su Miao. “So it seems, whether that doctor named Xiao Zhi misdiagnosed her to curry favor with your Su family, or your Su family framed an innocent person to hide the truth… that’s hard to say now.”

Su Miao clenched her teeth. “Stop talking nonsense!”

This time, Fu Xiaoxiao had learned her lesson. She turned to Huo Zhenhua. “Teacher, you can’t just smooth things over anymore, right? She’s already admitted she’s sick. You’ve let one—oh, no, two—mentally ill students into the school. If something happens, can you take responsibility?”

Weighing the pros and cons, Huo Zhenhua shot a look at the security team behind him.

“Student Shen, Student Su, please cooperate.”

As soon as he spoke, the security guards surrounded Shen Mianzhi and Su Miao.

Su Miao was furious. “How dare you!”

Naturally, they didn’t dare act too forcefully—but now it was two families against the entire school, and the school authorities didn’t dare provoke public outrage.

Huo Zhenhua softened his tone. “It’s just a short trip. The teacher will treat you both to some tea.”

Su Miao’s face turned ashen.

Fu Xiaoxiao looked smugly at Jiang Huashan.

Jiang Huashan ignored her and instead smiled, waving toward the crowd.

“Phew—finally made it.”

Right then, Fu Sui’er pushed through the crowd and rushed out, blocking the security team.
“Brother Lanxi! Brother Qingyu! Hurry over! They’re about to make a move!”

As her voice fell, Shen Lanxi and Shen Qingyu stepped out from the crowd.

Two more powerful figures had arrived.

Huo Zhenhua braced himself and stepped forward, but before he could speak, Shen Lanxi cut him off.

“This is a Shen family matter. Outsiders, step back.”

Huo Zhenhua froze, not yet understanding what that meant. Meanwhile, Shen Qingyu strolled out casually with his hands in his pockets. As he passed the psychiatric report on the ground, he even stepped on it.

“Didn’t understand? A piece of advice—if you don’t leave now, you won’t be able to later.”

Fu Xiaoxiao glanced around and took a step back.

“Rumble—”

Just as the atmosphere turned strange—

A piercing roar came from above. The sound of rapidly spinning rotors filled the air. Over the entire campus, dense clusters of black helicopters were circling.

“What’s going on?”

“Is this an air raid?”

Shen Mianzhi’s thoughts were interrupted by the deafening noise. She looked up blankly.

This is…

Her blurred vision gradually focused.

The black helicopters descended in unison, lining up one after another along the track.

The cabin doors opened, and black-clad armed personnel poured out, filling half the runway.

One helicopter landed at the center. Its door opened, and a man in a black Tang suit stepped out.

Shen Mianzhi’s emotions collapsed instantly.

“Dad…”

Shen Rang’s face was dark, killing intent flickering in his eyes. His gaze swept across the crowd before he strode toward Shen Mianzhi.

Huo Zhenhua inwardly cursed—this was bad. He hurried forward in a small run. “Fifth Master—”

Bang—

Shen Rang didn’t even lift his eyelids. He raised his hand and fired a shot at Huo Zhenhua’s foot.

Huo Zhenhua collapsed and passed out on the spot.

“Ahhh!!!”

The students screamed in terror, clutching their heads.

Fu Xiaoxiao and Xiao Lanlan turned pale with fright—even Zhou Yanheng was stunned.

Are the Shen family this insane?

Shen Rang strode forward, reloading the gun with a chilling expression. His voice was icy:

“Who said my daughter is mentally ill?”

These sheltered students had never faced anything like this. Almost instinctively, they all backed away.

Shen Rang pointed the gun at Fu Xiaoxiao. “Was it you?”

“N-no… I… wuwu, it wasn’t me…” Fu Xiaoxiao trembled violently. She only knew how to bully the weak—facing someone like Shen Rang, she couldn’t even speak properly.

Shen Rang shifted the gun toward Xiao Lanlan. “Then was it you?”

Xiao Lanlan’s body stiffened. “Uncle, it wasn’t me.”

Shen Rang pulled the trigger without hesitation. Bang! The bullet grazed past Xiao Lanlan’s ear and struck the camera of the production crew.

“Ahhh!” Xiao Lanlan screamed, clutching her head as she fled in panic.

Seeing this, Shen Lanxi gave Gao Zhi a look.

Gao Zhi understood immediately. He took out a loudspeaker he had prepared in advance:

“The Shen family is handling private matters. Unrelated persons, please leave. Students, maintain order and evacuate in a civilized manner.”

Who would dare stay? The crowd scattered instantly.

Zhou Yanheng glanced at Shen Lanxi, then followed the crowd off the field.

Fu Xiaoxiao’s eyes darted around as she tried to slip away in the chaos, but Fu Sui’er blocked her path.

“Where do you think you’re going? We haven’t settled your score yet.”

Fu Xiaoxiao trembled all over, looking uneasily at the Shen family. “W-what do you want? Don’t do anything crazy, or my grandfather won’t let you off!”

Her words were almost laughable—no one in the Shen family even bothered responding.

Xiao Lanlan had hoped Zhou Yanheng might say something for her, but he didn’t even spare her a glance before leaving. With the situation turning against her, she rushed forward and grabbed Shen Mianzhi’s leg, begging: “Zhizhi, help me! Please ask your father for mercy. Tell Uncle I didn’t mean it. I promise I’ll never bully you again. I’ll keep all your secrets—every single one!”

Silence fell. Everyone’s gaze turned toward Shen Mianzhi.

Shen Rang’s expression grew even more complicated.

Kneeling in front of Shen Mianzhi, Xiao Lanlan cried uncontrollably. Shen Mianzhi’s mind buzzed, her gaze turning unfocused.

【She already knows she was wrong. Who doesn’t make mistakes? Just forgive her this once.】

【You are sick to begin with. Xiao Lanlan only exposed the truth—what did she do wrong?】

Shen Mianzhi slowly raised her head, her gaze passing over Shen Lanxi, Shen Qingyu, Fu Sui’er—and finally Jiang Huashan.

She spoke softly, “I really am sick. Xiao Lanlan only exposed the truth. She—”

As soon as those words left her mouth, the light in Shen Rang’s eyes dimmed.

Shen Lanxi and Shen Qingyu both turned, ready to leave.

Fu Sui’er stared at her in shock.

Only Jiang Huashan—

She saw through everything. She understood the core of the matter, and in the calmest tone, she interrupted: “No! You’re not sick!”

Shen Mianzhi swallowed the rest of her words and looked at her quietly.

Jiang Huashan continued, “If the essence of this world is an absurd play, then you are the only one who’s awake. If ‘being sick’ is the norm of this world, then ‘being normal’ becomes unforgivable. So do you understand? You’re not sick—you’re one in a million.”

Isn’t there also the label of being ‘smart’? Break free from it.

The haze in Shen Mianzhi’s eyes suddenly cleared.

Crying, she struggled to speak, her voice hoarse: “She’s a repeat offender… Dad, please… teach her a lesson.”