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Chapter 508 - 308: NTS’s Help (Second update, please subscribe)_2

Chapter 508: Chapter 308: NTS’s Help (Second update, please subscribe)_2

At the university’s second cafeteria, Wen Ruohan, balancing her tray, squeezed through the crowd to Principal Ding’s table.

After six o’clock, the second cafeteria was always teeming with people.

Thankfully, Principal Ding had the foresight to come a bit earlier. Otherwise, queuing to get food in the crowded cafeteria would be a daunting task.

For many students, getting food in the cafeteria is truly agonizing.

Not because it’s painful to line up among so many people.

But because it’s uncomfortable being hungry and yearning to immediately get a taste of the cafeteria food, while the aroma of dishes wafts through the cafeteria, causing endless complaints from their rumbling stomachs. It’s pure torture for the students.

Despite this, it is necessary to line up in an orderly manner due to the large number of people. As students of Mist City Arts and Science University, they all have this level of discipline.

Just as Wen Ruohan sat down, her mobile phone started vibrating in her pocket.

With so many people in the cafeteria making it too loud, Wen Ruohan couldn’t hear her ringing phone. She only felt the vibration in her pocket and hurriedly pulled it out.

"Ah, Principal Ding, it’s a call from Director Liu of NTS," Wen Ruohan said to Principal Ding immediately after seeing the caller ID.

"Uh..."

Caught mid-bite into his delicious food, Ding Yue found this a bit awkward.

He was in the middle of his meal, and with so many people in the cafeteria, it clearly wasn’t an ideal place to answer the phone.

So Ding Yue thought for a moment, took the phone from Wen Ruohan, and got up to walk out of the cafeteria.

Finally finding a quieter spot, Ding Yue was about to answer the call, but because it had rang for so long without being answered, it hung up automatically.

"Sorry, the person you are calling is not answering, please try again later."

Liu Mei on the other end, couldn’t help but frown.

What’s happening?

Nobody answered her call?

Just as Liu Mei was puzzled, the call came through again.

So, Liu Mei answered, "Hello."

"Director Liu, hello, this is Ding Yue." After getting the call through, Ding Yue introduced himself.

"Principal Ding, are you looking for me?" Liu Mei had thought the call was from Principal Ding’s secretary and was surprised to find that it was actually Principal Ding.

"Yes, I’m sorry about earlier. I was having a meal in the university cafeteria. It was so crowded and noisy, so I couldn’t answer your call in time."

Firstly, Ding Yue apologized by explaining why he hadn’t answered the earlier call.

Liu Mei also explained why she hadn’t answered before, "I see, when you made the first call, I was busy with a breaking news story..."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ding Yue felt that he couldn’t be too direct with Liu Mei. After all, he wasn’t as close with Director Liu Mei as he was with President Jiang Zhongbo, with whom he could always speak directly.

In dealing with Director Liu Mei, being courteous and tactful seemed better. So, Ding Yue asked, "Director Liu, this morning, our College of Film and Television’s Director Zhu mentioned that our food documentary ’A Bite of Xia Country’ was nominated for an NTS Award? Was that thanks to you for submitting it on our behalf? I’ve been meaning to say thank you, but I’ve been busy all day and only now found the time to call."

Ding Yue began by expressing his gratitude to Director Liu Mei and NTS.

"About that, on the last day of the submission deadline, one colleague suggested we should also submit your ’A Bite of Xia Country.’ We agreed and submitted it, and unexpectedly it got nominated," Liu Mei replied.

Liu Mei explained the situation at the time.

"Thank you, Director Liu, thank you NTS." Ding Yue expressed his gratitude.

"Haha, Principal Ding is too polite. Wait until the award ceremony on November 5th. If we really win the NTS Award for Best Documentary, we can thank you then." Director Liu Mei said with a laugh.

"Okay!"

Ding Yue felt that he and Director Liu Mei had almost finished talking, and could discuss the matter of Liu Ping’s family: "Oh, by the way, I have something to ask. I wonder if it would be possible for you to ask your colleagues from the NTS news channel about it."

"What’s it about? Please tell, Principal Ding." Director Liu Mei asked curiously.

Seeing that Director Liu Mei was indeed curious after hearing what he said, Ding Yue continued, "Actually, there is a first-year student at our Mist City Arts and Science University who is studying law. His father was sentenced to life in prison for a case more than a decade ago. However, the real suspect of that case has been arrested recently, but up to now, that student’s father is still in jail. Although our university provided legal assistance for that student, when our university’s legal team arrived there, they found the case to be somewhat complicated."

Ding Yue briefly explained Liu Ping’s family situation to Director Liu Mei.

"Oh? Is it really so? You mean the father of that student in your school is a victim of a wrongful conviction?"

Direcor Liu Mei asked, frowning.

"Exactly, it was a wrongful conviction!" Ding Yue replied affirmatively.

The reason why Ding Yue answered so confidently was because he trusted Liu Ping, and believed that Liu Ping’s father was innocent.

Unless Liu Ping was lying to him, which was highly unlikely.

Since Huang Youjie had looked into the case and found out that the real culprit of that case from years ago had been arrested, it indeed proved that Liu Ping’s father was wrongfully convicted.

"Principal Ding, this is major social news, and it will undoubtedly cause a big sensation after it is reported. However, if this is true, I believe that NTS will not stand by idly!"

Direcor Liu Mei said firmly.

But as Director Liu Mei wasn’t sure if it was true, therefore, this matter couldn’t be reported temporarily. However, one could launch an investigation first, then after understanding the related facts and confirming their accuracy, a proper report could be released.

"Yes, I understand. In journalism, we aim for truth and authenticity. NTS definitely adheres strictly to this principle. Unlike many media outlets today that create sensational headlines and ambiguous stories for the sake of attracting attention and increasing traffic, or even feeding on other people’s misery. Ah..."

Feeling assured by Director Liu Mei’s attitude and intention, Ding Yue suggested, "How about this, Director Liu, could NTS maybe join hands with our university’s legal team to investigate the specifics of the case. After confirming the truth, carry out the relevant report?"

"Principal Ding, that’s exactly what I’m thinking. We will certainly pay attention to this matter. Let me immediately contact our colleagues from the news channel and set up a journalist team to investigate and interview the specific circumstances."

Director Liu Mei said sincerely.

"That’s wonderful, Director Liu. I won’t lie to you. When our university’s legal team went to Liu Ping’s hometown and contacted the relevant department, they kept avoiding the issue and were even rejected. I believe, once NTS arrives, there should be some progress."

Ding Yue, hearing Director Liu Mei’s supportive plan, expressed his excitement enthusiastically.

"Alright, Principal Ding, please wait a moment. I’ll contact the news team, and then give you a call back."

"Okay, goodbye Director Liu."

"Goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, Ding Yue clenched his fist and cheered himself up.

If NTS news journalists intervene in this investigation, could the relevant departments in Liu Ping’s hometown still continue to evade and procrastinate?

However, this matter belongs to social news category, which is not under the jurisdiction of Director Liu Mei, as she is the deputy director of NTS’s first channel, primarily in charge of various programs in the comprehensive channel. Therefore, Director Liu Mei needs to speak with her colleagues from the NTS news channel.

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