Qin He took a deep breath. The last person had released a copy of the single application for secret use of the new drug, which she, as Professor Harlana, had applied for.
Coupled with road surveillance, hospital surveillance,
And the fact that the research villa was under Qin He's name...
All the small details, when meticulously examined, pointed to Qin He's true identity.
She was Professor Harlana!
The biggest piece of evidence was Zhao Yongfu, who had left the research lab.
When reporters found him for an interview, Zhao Yongfu, who didn't know Qin He was Professor Harlana when he left, said that Qin He was the professor's assistant and that he had never met the professor, with all messages being relayed by Qin He.
This further solidified the conclusion.
The other three researchers fell into collective silence. They had all assured Qin He that none of them would leak the information.
However, the news had suddenly been unearthed, and for a moment, no one knew how to respond.
The online reaction was significant, but this time, most people were silent.
Not long ago, Qin He's identity as Dingxiang had been exposed, and she had revealed her combat skills on a live broadcast.
Coupled with her identity as Qin He, who embalms bodies,
Now, she had added the identity of a medical professor.
This medical professor identity was sufficiently weighty and authoritative. Doctors were inherently a profession that commanded great respect.
[Qin He is an alien; there's no need for evidence.]
[Regarding the matter of my idol actually being an immortal descended to earth—]
Amidst the endless discussions, one post had risen to the top.
[Have you ever thought about how many times this has been shocking? Does Qin He have any other identities?]
Some people commented "impossible" below the post, but more people inexplicably felt it was highly likely.
After all, this wasn't the first or second time.
Qin He scanned the online records and took a deep breath, seeing that netizens were on the verge of a frenzy to dig into her background!
For now, it was just a spectacle, but if her other few hidden identities were exposed, it would be truly dangerous!
Not to mention Jiang Huailin, but Qing Xie was from the dark web!
Qin He clenched her phone tightly.
While she was searching and browsing the online news, Ming Xue had sent a few more messages.
Qin He didn't have the mood to read them at the moment and looked up at Shen Bin.
"Director Shen, what do you think is the appropriate course of action now?"
Shen Bin put down his phone, evidently having just finished reading that post.
"Miss Qin, the matter has come to this. You have no other path but to admit it."
Qin He gritted her teeth, "Alright!"
She didn't mind her identity being exposed; it was just not at this time.
Especially since the paparazzi who had photographed her had also captured Qin Yun entering the hospital and not leaving, leading to speculation that Qin Yun was using the new drug.
Everyone was also well aware of what the new drug was for.
The rumors and gossip online made Qin He's head spin with anger.
She left Shen Bin's office and went straight downstairs to drive out of the hospital.
As expected, when she was still half a street away from the hospital, Qin He's car was blocked by a swarm of reporters.
People lined the streets, eager to watch the spectacle.
"Miss Qin, are you Professor Harlana?"
"Miss Qin, is your brother hospitalized? Someone photographed him not leaving the First Hospital for nearly half a month!"
"Qin..."
The reporters were afraid Qin He would drive away, but the next moment, Qin He opened her door and got out of the car.
She faced the cameras, her brows sharp and piercing.
"Is that enough?!" Qin He roared.
In the past two years, Qin He had been intensely popular online.
However, no matter what happened, Qin He had never lost her temper at the media, and even during competitions, people had seen her endure when possible and only retaliate when necessary.
But today's Qin He was like a raging, suppressed lioness.
Her gaze was icy, her voice low.
"I am indeed Professor Harlana, and I never wanted to reveal my identity; I just wanted to focus on my research. I must also thank that reporter who followed me and took photos of my private life to post online. Congratulations to him for gaining traffic through illegal means!"
The reporters fell silent for a moment.
In the crowd, the male reporter quietly hid his face behind the cameraman.
Qin He's sharp gaze swept across the reporters.
She looked directly into one of the cameras facing her: "Medical research is for the benefit of the public. This new drug was personally invested in by me with nearly a billion yuan, and it was painstakingly developed day and night with three researchers. Originally, when the drug was released, many patients suffering from this condition could regain hope.
I dare not claim merit, but at least I have no demerits! What right do you have to dig into my identity, pry into my privacy, block me here, and even dig into my brother's privacy online?"
Qin He's icy gaze spotted the reporter in the crowd, her aura imposing. "As a reporter, do you have any moral integrity? Is this what you call repaying kindness with enmity? Using me for bonuses?"
The male reporter, unable to withstand the stares of everyone, finally emerged from the crowd.
"Miss Qin, we reporters report the news truthfully. I did not fabricate anything. You are indeed Professor Harlana!"
He retorted in a low voice.
Qin He let out a cold laugh: "How did you obtain those documents from the Drug Administration and the Pharmaceutical Association? Dare you say?"
The male reporter fell silent.
"You could even get the road administration's surveillance. You're quite capable." Qin He turned to get back into the car. "From now on, I will record everyone who blocks me. As for him, I will file a lawsuit against his media company and him personally!"
Qin He's words were resounding. With that, she drove away, and no one dared to stop her.
Half of the reporters at this impromptu interview were from live streaming platforms, and the content was immediately broadcast online.
Those who had been clamoring to expose Qin He's hidden identities fell silent.
After calming down, everyone realized that Qin He's words had merit.
She had personally invested money and researched a drug, and this drug could potentially cure individuals who were completely infertile.
This was a result that could very well win a Nobel Prize.
Yet now, Qin He was subjected to being followed, photographed, her private life and that of her family exposed by that male reporter—m..oΓg
The internet fell silent. People with similar conditions began to speak out.
Netizen A: [I also lost my ability to have children due to an injury. This has been a perpetual pain for my wife and me. If Qin He has truly developed this drug, she is the greatest benefactor of my life! I hope you will no longer focus on her identity as Professor Harlana!]
Netizen B: [Why disturb a medical researcher? She's not like those celebrities. What you're doing is infringement, and digging into people's families is too insulting!]
Some Weibo posts were reposted by official accounts that same evening.
Comments: Don't dampen people's spirits.
Qin He had no mind to care about what was happening online.
...
In the Qin family's living room, Qin He knelt obediently on the thick carpet, while Ming Yuzhu sat on the sofa opposite her, her eyes red.
"Such a big matter, and you and your brother kept it from me. You've grown up, and your ideas have become grand! You—"
Ming Yuzhu's tears streamed down her face. Her son had been so severely injured, and for so many years, she had known nothing about it!