Todos os capítulos de Spring Blooms, Yet We Never Meet Again: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 17

A few days later, Vivian received an invitation to an industry banquet.It was held at the most prestigious hotel in Golden City. Through the curved windows, the dazzling city lights stretched endlessly beneath them.Dressed in a simple black satin gown, Vivian stood with Mr. Cole in a quieter corner of the terrace.Mr. Cole already left the newspaper company and started his own independent media studio. His eyes were filled with relief and emotion when he saw Vivian again."I read your report. It was brilliantly done, but far too risky. The Warren and Koch families behind the Meridian International School were not people you could easily challenge.""I know." Vivian took a sip of wine. "And precisely because they were not easy to challenge, those children’s voices could not be silenced."Mr. Cole let out a sigh, about to say something more, when a slightly noisy group of footsteps interrupted their conversation.Several people approached the terrace. Leading them was a man in h

Vivian returned to her apartment, closed the door behind her, and placed the folder on the coffee table.She switched on the ceiling light and pulled out the documents inside.It was a thick stack of files. Most of them were in English, with attachments in German and French.She scanned through them quickly, and her expression grew increasingly serious. What Leon gave her was far more than some information.The files contained detailed records of more than a dozen overseas investments made by the Warren family over the past five years, primarily concentrated in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.On the surface, they appeared to be legitimate ventures in real estate development and mineral acquisitions. However, beneath layers of complicated transactions, the funds eventually flowed into several shell companies registered in the British Virgin Islands, which then funneled money into certain special projects.Three of those projects were directly connected to Meridian International

Vivian briefly explained Sophia’s situation and her concerns.Leon’s reply was concise: [Send me her name and any known information. I’ll have someone investigate. Stay safe. Do not act alone.]By the time everything was done, the sky already began to lighten.She knew the battle ahead would be far more dangerous than her previous investigation.This was no longer just a fight for the truth. It was also a confrontation with powerful forces that might do anything once pushed into a corner.When it was nine in the morning, several major international media outlets and multiple independent domestic news platforms simultaneously released in-depth investigative reports on Meridian International School and the network of interests behind it.Unlike her previous article, which focused primarily on campus violence, this series of reports went straight for the core. The most explosive revelation was an interview with a source whose voice had been altered for protection.The interviewee c

Six months later.Vivian stood at the center of the stage, holding the heavy annual journalism award trophy in her hands.Below her, a sea of faces filled the auditorium. Applause surged like waves, while camera flashes merged into a brilliant field of light.The host’s passionate voice echoed through the hall. “Miss Vivian’s investigative series not only exposed the systemic corruption that existed within the Meridian International School for years, but also sparked discussions on legislative reform and industry accountability. Her work embodied the courage, integrity, and conscience that define true journalism.”Vivian gave a slight nod and calmly looked across the audience.“Thank you to the judging panel, and to every colleague who supported me throughout this journey.” Her voice carried clearly through the microphone, steady and composed. “This award belongs to everyone who continued to question the truth. It belongs to those voices that were once ignored, but can finally be