Chapter 65: That Would Be Even Worse
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“Is it irrelevant? Han Yuanzhong and the others know quite a bit… Thanks to you, isn’t it?”
Sui Yi’s gaze swept lightly across the faces of the mother and son. “Illegal transactions, photographs taken without the subject’s consent, and causing psychological and reputational harm—I could sue you for this… I hope you’ll have time soon to receive the lawyer’s letter the court will be sending you…”
Zhang Yang’s mother was stunned, instinctively looking at Principal Zhang.
Principal Zhang’s expression shifted rapidly, as if he were weighing the situation, uncertain and uneasy inside. Seeing Sui Yi’s logical, clear arguments, it all seemed true…
After a long pause, he gave Zhang Yang’s mother a meaningful look.
It meant… the girl was not wrong.
If this went to court, the charges would likely stand. Especially since Zhang Yang had just admitted to the transaction in front of everyone… Even if he claimed the photos posted online had nothing to do with him, still…
Too foolish—how could he admit it!
“But…” Zhang Yang’s mother wanted to protest.
Sui Yi had already lowered her eyes, her voice cold as a late autumn wind after a rain: “I hope this record won’t affect your college entrance exams, nor will it stay in your file forever. I’ve heard that universities and companies value young people’s character nowadays…”
Every point on the exam could affect a life, let alone a criminal record—no matter how minor, it would become a thorn in the minds of those in power.
If you’d sell photos taken secretly for money today, who’s to say you wouldn’t sell company secrets for money tomorrow?
Who knows… At this age, character is already set.
A single stain can affect a lifetime.
Only someone like Sui Yi wouldn’t care, but Zhang Yang and his mother clearly could not ignore it!
The entrance exam is their lifeline!
“I… Sui Yi, please let me go, I didn’t mean it…” Zhang Yang’s face turned pale, begging, and his mother, seeing the situation, immediately changed her tone, frantically pleading, “Miss, miss, I’m so sorry, my son…”
Sui Yi turned her head toward Wang Pu and the other, “Let’s go.”
Wang Pu and his companion were still stunned by the scene. Hearing Sui Yi call out, they obediently walked over in a daze. As they walked out, Sui Yi turned to Principal Zhang and said, “Principal, if you want to expel Wang Pu, I won’t stop you… But I’d like to know how the media would view this matter. With someone like Han Tianshou setting an example—a school principal bowing to the wealthy, joining forces to force outstanding students to kneel—such things hardly count for anything anymore, do they?”
“I hope you haven’t dined with this lady or accepted money from her… Otherwise, the City Education Bureau above won’t let this opportunity slip by.”
With a polite pull, Sui Yi closed the door, shutting out the three faces dark as iron.
Zhao Yue and the others were still arguing noisily, following behind, but dared not speak. In the end, they could only watch as Wang Pu and his mother followed Sui Yi in a daze.
Along the way, not a single glance was given to Zhao Yue’s group.
Leaning on the railing, watching Sui Yi and the others leave the teaching building, the always proud Zhao Yue’s eyes were red. She turned to Han Gao, her gaze sharp, “Zhang Yang—is his brain scrambled by pigs, or is he just starving?”
Han Gao had no reply.
Wen Ling suddenly gasped, “Look!”
“Look at what?”
On the school railing, students crowded, now erupting in excited shouts.
Because a car was pulling up at the school gate, and the guards seemed afraid to even stop it, letting it through without question…
That shiny bull’s head on the car—definitely not one they dared block.
The car stopped, the door opened, and an extremely cool yet dazzling girl stepped out. She waited for Sui Yi to approach, exchanged a few words, then let Wang Pu and his mother get in…
After that… they left.
“Is that… Yan Qingwu?”
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“It’s her!!!”
“Oh my God!!! What kind of car is that~!”
“Spyker—not sure which generation, but it’s easily worth three or four million… Wow, I never knew the goddess of Yan University’s family was so rich!”
“!!!”
In the principal’s office, Principal Zhang’s face turned from iron to green at the window.
He spoke a single sentence.
Zhang Yang and his mother fell silent.
—“Zhang Yang, withdraw from school.”
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In the car, Aunt Wang kept crying softly, unmoved by Wang Pu’s attempts to comfort her. Sui Yi quietly said, “San Gao won’t dare expel Wang Pu.”
“Why?” Aunt Wang’s eyes were red, surprised.
“He doesn’t dare.”
“…”
“The cons outweigh the pros… Anyone who becomes principal is never as dumb as a pig,” Sui Yi said with a faint smile, patting Aunt Wang’s back to comfort her, and looked at Wang Pu, “You and Aunt Wang should stay at my place these days…”
Aunt Wang felt Sui Yi was a capable person; her words always meant what she said, so for a moment, she had high hopes but dared not just go home, torn between desire and worry about disturbing Sui Yi…
It seemed Sui Yi also rented in this town…
Wang Pu was even more embarrassed.
Sui Yi glanced at him, “This time, you acted rashly.”
“I… I’m sorry… Mainly I knew he took your photos but didn’t expect him to do such things with them. If not for me, those people wouldn’t have said such nasty things… I…”
“So you rushed over and punched him, vented your anger, then got punched by him a lot, right?” Sui Yi said calmly.
Wang Pu quickly protested, “No, they started it!”
“That’s even worse…” Sui Yi glanced at him.
Aunt Wang and the driver couldn’t help but laugh.
In the front seat, Yan Qingwu smiled as well. Hearing her laughter, Aunt Wang and Wang Pu felt embarrassed.
This girl must be from a wealthy family… She looked different.
The mother and son fell silent, while Sui Yi and Yan Qingwu chatted. In fact, Sui Yi didn’t know Yan Qingwu had followed her to San Gao, but clearly she needed to thank her.
“I was just curious, so I came to see… You’re so polite, desk-mate, it makes me feel embarrassed,” Yan Qingwu said, yet kept glancing at Sui Yi in the rearview mirror.
She added offhandedly, if Sui Yi wanted to thank her, she could treat her to a meal sometime—Sui Yi naturally agreed.
“Miss Sui, may I ask your address?” The always silent driver, Wang Jin, suddenly asked.
“Bright Moon Community.”
On hearing this, Yan Qingwu was stunned, and Wang Jin paused as well, though neither said anything…
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The car brought them to the entrance of Bright Moon Community, and Yan Qingwu got out as well.
Wang Pu and his mother were clearly shocked. Aunt Wang looked at Sui Yi in disbelief, constantly asking if this was really where Sui Yi lived.
Sui Yi nodded, bidding farewell to Yan Qingwu.
Watching the three enter the community, Yan Qingwu finally smiled faintly.
Bright Moon Community, huh?
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Inside the villa, Wang Pu and his mother learned the place was rented by Sui Yi, but it was still hard to believe, feeling it was too extravagant and wondering how Sui Yi had so much money to rent a villa…
But it was Sui Yi’s freedom, so they didn’t dare ask, cautiously changing into the slippers provided by Zuo Wei, stepping onto the floor so polished it mirrored their reflection, uncertain what to do with their hands.
Fortunately, the old lady was delighted at their arrival.
Soon, they felt more at ease.
The old lady chatted with Aunt Wang, then called her to cook together.
On the sofa, only Sui Yi and Wang Pu remained.
Wang Pu hunched over, hands clasped, silent for a long time. Seeing Sui Yi focused on the news on the wall, he couldn’t suppress himself and spoke in a low voice, “Sorry, Sui Yi, I’ve caused you trouble this time.”
Sui Yi lowered her voice, turning to him, “It’s because of me. I didn’t expect it to become such a problem… What I said to you earlier was just to remind you not to be too impulsive. When you act rashly, it’s not me who suffers—it’s your parents.”
“I understand… I really lost my head in anger, didn’t expect Zhang Yang to be so vicious… Not only does he not admit his fault, but also…”
Seeing the hatred flicker in Wang Pu’s eyes, Sui Yi could guess a bit, “Let this matter pass. Remember the pain you suffered today; just work hard in the future. You can still go to school, if you’re comfortable with it.”
She paused, frowning, knowing the environment at San Gao was poor, especially after such an incident.
“Or, transfer to Er Gao. Your grades are above average there, so it shouldn’t be too difficult.”
As long as you go through the right channels, it can be done.
Er Gao? That would be hard, especially in the final year, when transferring is never easy, let alone from San Gao to Er Gao…
Wang Pu didn’t want to trouble Sui Yi, so he refused, unaware that Sui Yi was already contemplating how to manage it.
Sui Yi wasn’t one for many words—she sat and pondered, while Wang Pu watched TV, occasionally glancing at her.
Soon, Aunt Wang quietly called him aside.
“Son, was it really because of Sui Yi’s photos that you quarreled with your classmate?”
“Ma, Ma, it had nothing to do with Sui Yi. Don’t blame her…” Wang Pu was anxious.
“Alright, that’s not what I meant! I mean, even if you’re expelled this time, don’t blame Sui Yi… Don’t hold it against her. Our family has received her help for years… When your father had that accident on the construction site, if she hadn’t given us thirty thousand, our family…”
Aunt Wang was tough, sometimes greedy for small favors, but she remembered kindness. Like how that person thought their family only cared for the old lady because of Sui Yi’s gifts, not knowing the main reason was Sui Yi’s help years ago.
Sui Yi herself might not care, but Aunt Wang never forgot.
So even if Wang Pu was expelled because of Sui Yi, she accepted it.
Moreover, she blamed herself for her son bringing bad classmates to the village… (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian to vote and support with monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.reading.)
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