Truth Shatters Malicious Gossip

About this drama

Xu Ying, a top paleoclimatologist, turned down a tenured professorship at MIT after returning to her home country. Having earned an international award for her outstanding research achievements, she resolutely joined University A as a full professor and graduate supervisor to devote herself to domestic academic research. On her first day at work, Xu Ying is maliciously harassed by Lin Youcheng, a postgraduate admission candidate, in the teaching building corridor. Infatuated with her appearance, Lin Youcheng spills milk tea on her to initiate contact. He then makes lewd remarks, falsely accusing her of dressing provocatively, and even slaps her hips in public, committing sexual harassment. Xu Ying demands an apology on the spot. Instead of admitting his wrongdoing, Lin Youcheng distorts the truth and claims Xu Ying seduced him. He stirs up onlooking students to spread rumors, slandering her as materialistic and claiming she is kept by a wealthy businessman. He secretly takes photos, edits them maliciously and posts them online, labeling her an "Academic Seductress" to incite internet mob violence against her. Discovering rumor-mongering brings massive online traffic and rewards, Lin Youcheng signs with a professional MCN agency. He builds a fake persona as "a disadvantaged student fighting academic privilege", continuously livestreaming to defame Xu Ying. He falsely accuses her of research fraud, securing her position through her father, the dean, and plagiarizing her students’ research findings. He even creates fake intimate photos via photo editing, establishes online harassment groups to stalk and slander innocent women, pushing cyberbullying to an extreme.