The pockmarked-faced man seemed to have anticipated their response. âOh, then do you have evidence to support that claim? You say he was hit by someone, but who hit him?â
âHow would we know who hit him?â Wu Haoâs roommate said, noticeably dissatisfied, âThatâs exactly why we need you to investigate.â
Still wearing a half-smile, the pockmarked-faced man replied, âSorry, but if you canât provide evidence, the committee wonât initiate an investigation.â
âAre you unable to understand plain speech?â Wu Haoâs roommate couldnât help but shout, âWeâve just told you that he was knocked down by someone else, and we donât know who it was. Thatâs why we need you to conduct an investigation.â
The pockmarked-faced man touched his barely-haired head, putting on a very troubled look, âThis is difficult, after all, I am just one of the committee members, not the chairman. Thereâs a lot I canât decide on my own. If you want to report it, then go tell the chairman.â
Wu Hao demanded, âWhere is the chairman?â
The pockmarked-faced man shook his head, âI donât know where the chairman is.â
Wu Hao and the others were close to being driven mad by this pockmarked-faced man, âIf you donât help us figure this out, weâll report you to the State Sports Bureau for the shady dealings in this event.â
The pockmarked-faced man was not afraid at all, and even helpfully pointed them to a way out, âJust head east from here, and youâll find your way out. Then take the 203 bus, get off after ten stops, and youâll be at the headquarters of the State Education Bureau.â
Considered to be relatively patient, Wu Hao was infuriated by the manâs behavior. Standing up, he looked straight at the pockmarked-faced man, âAre you going to help us investigate or not?â
The pockmarked-faced man repeated his stance, âIf you can provide evidence, then Iâll help you investigate.â
Wu Hao sincerely wanted to bury this committee member in the ground. If he had evidence, would he even be here arguing with this pockmarked-faced man?
âWho says we donât have evidence?â Li Li stepped out of the crowd, looked around, and continued, âThere were so many photographers at the competition, they were practically shooting the athletes the whole time. So, they must have captured who bumped into this gentleman.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Wu Hao also said, âRight, while I was running, I noticed many photographers following me. They must have caught the person who bumped into me on camera.â
The pockmarked-faced man seemed a bit nervous as he stuttered, âThere were so many athletes in the competition, how could they only take photos of you? Moreover, the competition isnât over yet, and they donât have the time to answer your questions.â
Li Li said, âWeâll ask them when the competition is over. But, we have to keep an eye on the athletes on the field; we canât let any of them get away.â
The pockmarked-faced man said nervously, âDo whatever you want, Iâm busy and donât have time to stand here and talk nonsense with you.â
Li Li waved him off, âTake your time leaving.â
The pockmarked-faced man walked away without looking back, making a phone call as he went.
âThanks for your help. If it hadnât been for your reminder, I would never have thought of the cameras,â Wu Hao said gratefully.
âDonât mention it.â Li Li was now brimming with pride, completely forgetting to maintain her ladylike image in front of Wu Hao, âOnce we find that person, we should put him in a sack and beat him up.â
Wu Haoâs mouth twitched, seemingly disapproving of her idea.
âJudging by your clothes, youâre also a university student, right? Which university are you from?â Wu Hao asked.
Li Li asked in surprise, âDonât you remember me? I gave you an energy drink on the basketball court last time.â
Wu Hao tried to recall; indeed, there was a girl who brought him a drink. But that girl was too aggressive â she not only took away his mineral water but also insisted on watching him finish the energy drink, which was truly terrifying.
âIâm sorry, I donât remember,â even if Wu Hao did remember, he couldnât admit it, as he had already figured out the girlâs intentions.
Li Li, excited, let her true nature slip out, âHow could that be? Iâve been following you for so long; havenât you noticed?â
Wu Hao said coolly, âFellow student, stalking is a criminal offense; you better not continue doing it.â