LOGINFive years later, I graduated with my Master's degree and returned to my hometown with my girlfriend, Jessica Morgan.Seeing my alma mater again, I could not help but think about everything that happened five years ago.Jessica knew about what I had gone through back then. She just held my hand without saying anything.In a daze, I suddenly noticed that the man running a street stall by the campus entrance looked somewhat familiar.I had Jessica drive closer, and I leaned in to get a better look at him.Seeing the luxury car approach, the man was visibly nervous, his eyes darting away.Although his face was weathered and worn, I recognized him immediately. It was Paul.Five years had passed. The young man who had once been my age now looked like a haggard old laborer.I watched him for a while. He kept guard over his stall, looking around expectantly, but there was no business.Passing students looked at him like he was the plague, desperate to stay away.Jessica asked curiou
Day after day, the five mothers knelt before me, and their persistence finally moved some viewers. It also made them believe they were seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.Eventually, a reporter from the local TV station brought them on for a live on-site interview with me, asking if I had anything to say to these five mothers.Public opinion had been shifting. Some people thought that sentencing kids who had just turned eighteen was too harsh a punishment.They were still young and should have a chance to start over.Everyone also seemed to think that since I was so wealthy and had not actually been harmed, I should forgive them.People loved a happy ending where everyone made peace.Looking at all those expectant eyes, I sighed and opened my online shopping records."The first week of school, Paul wanted to upgrade his phone. I bought him the latest foldable phone."A few roommates said their pajamas weren't as comfortable as mine, so I got each of them a $800 silk paja
The parents of the five showed up dressed in ragged clothes, wailing and crying at the campus entrance.They refused to let any students leave, demanding that the school return their sons to them.The moment I walked out of the school gates, Paul's parents blocked my path. They recognized me immediately."You vicious b*stard! You're the one who ruined my son!”"There's no way my son would do something like that. He’s just a college student. You framed him!”"Drop the charges right now!"When the other parents saw me, they all swarmed over relentlessly. I calmly had the school security hold them back and drove my Porsche away through another gate.Although they made a huge fuss, public opinion had already reached a verdict on this matter.Even when they cried and livestreamed at the school entrance, the comments were all mocking."So, you think the law works on a sympathy basis or something?""Your own sons broke the law. What's the point of crying on campus? Like father, like
The test results for the cake came back quickly. It had indeed been drugged.The wealthy woman had ordered the drug concoction online and given it to Paul.Combined with the full livestream recording, the case was ironclad.Our little dorm room made the trending topics again, but this time, I was not the main character.Everyone was furious. No one had expected that roommates living together could do something so heinous to one of their own.However, some people were curious about why the five hated me so much. Had I actually done something wrong?I was prepared for these questions. After giving my statement at the police station, I also opened a social media account.I posted all the chat records from their five-person group online.I told viewers candidly, "My mom is fifty years old this year. She looks young because she takes good care of herself."My dad built his business from the ground up. Every penny he’s earned is clean."I don't think I've ever wronged any of them.
The five roommates had all their attention on me and did not notice their notifications were going absolutely crazy.Soon, the wealthy woman pushed the door open and walked in. She was a sleazy, middle-aged cougar.Seeing me lying on the couch, her eyes lit up. "You guys really know how to get things done."Paul was confident. "Cash upfront, then you can get what you paid for."She pulled out a thick stack of cash. The five of them practically salivated as they grabbed the cash and started counting.My buddy's livestream exploded.[Holy crap! I feel like something's wrong here. Why is this gross woman giving them money?][Did they just sell Dylan to this disgusting woman? That's illegal!][Dylan doesn't look right. He seems drugged. Someone call the police!]My roommates were completely oblivious. After confirming the cash was all there, Paul snapped his fingers and left.Before leaving, he reminded the wealthy woman to go easy and not wake me up, or things might get messy. S
Two weeks later, my roommates' joint account surpassed one million followers.My name had become infamous. People at school treated me like the plague when they saw me, avoiding me one after another.During these two weeks, I deliberately acted aggrieved, walking alone with my head down and occasionally sneaking glances at my roommates.They believed I had given in. Since the deadline the wealthy woman had given them was approaching and I still had not come to them to make amends, they finally started another livestream and came to find me.They asked if I was willing to return to the dorm.This time, I gave the camera an expectant smile. "Okay. I'm sorry, everyone. These past few days, I've carefully reflected on myself and realized I was really in the wrong before."This Sunday is my birthday. To apologize, I'd like to invite you all to my place for dinner. Would that be okay?"The five of them were stunned. They had not expected it to be this easy.The wealthy woman had just