Nie Bing's cold, analytical reasoning confirmed everyone's suspicions:
"I've verified the footage from the women's restroom using my methods. Even until Cifera appeared at the press conference, there was no sign of her exiting the restroom.
"Therefore, I have reason to believe that Cifera 'controlled' her... no, perhaps even earlier, during her conversation with this female reporter!
"The reporter's identity has been confirmed as Chen Luo, a journalist for City Express. Her recent social media posts reveal her to be a fervent fan of Cifera.
"This makes it highly probable that she willingly cooperated with Cifera's manipulation.
"By disguising herself as Chen Luo and using her identity and credentials, Cifera could easily bypass security checks and enter the press conference!"
If the room had been filled with private murmurs before, it now erupted into a full-blown uproar!
Especially those reporters who recognized Chen Luo or had interacted with her before were utterly stunned!
The male reporters who had been trying to flirt with "Chen Luo" just moments ago were utterly dumbfounded.
Could such a pure, adorable, and energetic junior colleague really be Cifera in disguise, a master of deception?
Their hidden intentions had clearly been seen through by her.
They had thought themselves the hunters, but they were actually the prey... no, not even prey. To Cifera, they were likely just part of her game.
This was... incredible! ! !
The reporters had already decided: their next report would definitely include this firsthand account of their intellectual and strategic duel with Cifera, a legendary tale of wits and courage!
Liu Shanhe first secretly instructed the Pursuers to locate Chen Luo, then turned to Lei Gang with a knowing look:
"Minister Lei," he said, his voice dripping with implication, "it seems my suspicions were not unfounded after all."
At that moment, Lei Gang's face turned ashen. Cold sweat instantly beaded on his forehead, and his lips trembled as he struggled to speak.
His earlier denials—"impossible," "speculation," "damaging Starry's reputation"—had been ruthlessly exposed as lies by Nie Bing's ironclad "evidence." The sting of humiliation burned fiercely.
And right under the nose of his own Security System, Cifera had managed to fabricate surveillance footage. Now, the system he'd been so proud of seemed utterly crude and pathetic!
The live stream's Bullet Comments flooded the screen:
[Satisfying! Look at Big Pecs' expression—his face is completely swollen!]
[I've been waiting for this moment! Big Pecs realizes his Security System is as leaky as a sieve. His job is toast, and his reputation is ruined!]
[Goddess Nie Bing is a total badass! She's finally getting her revenge!]
[Exactly! You could hear the bottled-up anger in Little Bingbing's voice—she finally unleashed it all!]
[Of course she's furious! Who wouldn't be after being forced into a 'coma' for so long?]
["On the Importance of 'Comatose' Learning by Cats"-Bingbing's Revenge!]
[Little Bingbing: Cifera, times have changed! I've mastered your techniques! (Strikes back with arms akimbo)]
[It seems Cifera was far too arrogant. She knew Nie Bing had access to her technology, yet she still dared to use it.]
[Cifera: She's my wife. What's wrong with letting her see my tech?]
Indeed! Given Cifera's personality, she might even be secretly rejoicing over Little Bingbing's growth in some corner!
Cat Fans, still stubborn? Let's wait for Goddess Nie Bing's next move! Press the attack! Expose Cifera!
Meanwhile, in the room where Cifera and her group were gathered:
Nie Bing and Lin Zhiyuan had emerged from their deep technical immersion, silently watching the fake "Nie Bing" (Cifera) earnestly bamboozling everyone.
Though Nie Bing had witnessed Cifera impersonate her before and should have grown accustomed to it, hearing the imposter flawlessly mimic her voice and mannerisms, excitedly declaring things like, "Cifera is too arrogant," "She underestimated my learning ability," and "I've completely mastered her technology," still made her face flush crimson.
Despite the vast gulf between her technical skills and Cifera's, and having once again fallen under her control, Nie Bing imagined countless people outside were showering her with praise for her supposed brilliance, claiming her technical prowess rivaled Cifera's...
The thought filled her with overwhelming shame!
Beside her, Lin Zhiyuan remained silent, but Nie Bing was certain he was suppressing a smirk.
This is the most embarrassing thing ever!
That bastard Cifera definitely said those things just to tease me!
Nie Bing glared at the smiling "Cifera," barely restraining herself from sealing that smug mouth shut.
As Nie Bing suspected, Lin Zhiyuan had indeed been stifling laughter the entire time.
He couldn't help it. Ever since shedding his "idol image" (or rather, his integrity), he'd discovered how liberating this "unconscious" state truly was.
It's practically a cheat code!
In this state, he could simply slack off and completely relax.
No need to strategize how to capture her—he could learn technical skills while enjoying the show!
This must be what the live stream viewers feel like!
It's fantastic! No wonder this show is so popular.
Now, Lin Zhiyuan felt like a front-row spectator watching Cifera work her magic, while he only needed to spam "666" in the chat.
However, true to his nature, he couldn't help but try to deduce Cifera's motives behind this series of actions.
First, it was impossible for Cifera to expose herself directly.
Second, Cifera had specifically mentioned that both Lin Zhiyuan and Nie Bing would "wake up" in an hour, indicating she didn't intend to impersonate Nie Bing indefinitely.
So, what could Cifera accomplish in that hour? After much deliberation, only one possibility remained:
She was setting a trap!
As for who she was targeting...
Forget it! No point overthinking it. Just keep watching and see what happens!
Lin Zhiyuan abandoned all rational thought and leaned back, embracing his lazy attitude.
Because Cifera was already making her next move!
Back at the press conference:
After a brief pause, "Nie Bing's" voice continued to emanate from Liu Shanhe's phone:
"Next, following the perspective of 'Chen Luo,' whom we suspect to be Cifera in disguise, I've meticulously reviewed the press conference footage, particularly the period just before the lights went out.
"Initially, she appeared perfectly normal. However, just before the first blackout and the emergence of the announcement, she stood up, left her seat, and headed toward the women's restroom!"
At the same moment, the large screen switched to security footage from the entrance of the women's restroom, showing "Chen Luo" indeed entering.
"Nie Bing" deliberately paused, building suspense to a fever pitch.
Another women's restroom?
Seeing this, everyone immediately realized Cifera was about to stir up more trouble.
Liu Shanhe immediately chimed in, his tone knowing:
"So, Cifera quickly changed back into her original appearance in the restroom and, under cover of darkness when the lights went out, slipped onto the stage?"
"No!"
"Nie Bing's" voice rang out with steely resolve, carrying earth-shattering weight:
"During the brief chaos when the lights went out and the venue plunged into darkness, the person who emerged from that women's restroom... was none other than... Minister Lei Gang!!!"
"What?!?"
Boom!!!
The venue erupted into pandemonium!
Every eye in the room snapped toward Lei Gang like a spotlight beam!
Reporters swarmed him, their cameras clicking wildly!
Lei Gang himself looked as if he'd been struck by lightning, utterly stunned!