Chapter 113: Panic, Provocation, and Sighs

In this instant, Hong Zhixing panicked.

In her panic, she asked in a trembling voice, "Liu Laoshi, do you mean to say you think I'm lying?"

"I don't know which of you is lying; accusing someone of lying requires evidence," Liu Qin said with great composure. "You are not a student in my class, so I am not familiar with you, but Xu Zijun is a student in my class. I have watched her for two years and know her character. Therefore, rather than discussing who I think is lying, I think we need to discuss how we want to handle this matter. Teacher Yin, Mr. Hong, what do you think?"

Yin Xiangyu's mind was a blank; the situation had taken such a sharp turn that she didn't even know what to say.

She also realized in an instant that she should have checked the surveillance records first!

Hong Chen suddenly spoke up, saying, "Liu Laoshi's words make a lot of sense. To be able to prepare this surveillance record in such a short time, Liu Laoshi is a very capable teacher. I wonder what your opinion is?"

Liu Qin smiled slightly and said, "I wouldn't dare take the credit. It's just that since the incident occurred and involves students, it's not good for anyone to make empty claims. That is why I went to the security office to copy this surveillance footage immediately—I wanted to get to the truth. Of course, as Mr. Hong said, what exactly happened inside the restroom is a matter of 'he said, she said' without evidence, except for one student in my class named Lin Yu who witnessed what happened inside—"

Hong Zhixing suddenly interrupted Liu Qin in a panic, saying, "Lin Yu's words cannot be trusted! She is my competitor for the independent enrollment, so of course she would smear me!"

For the first time, Hong Chen frowned while his daughter was speaking.

"Zhixing, speak properly."

Hong Zhixing was truly afraid.

Even though neither side had evidence, Liu Qin's resolute and unquestionable aura made Hong Zhixing feel increasingly panicked.

Liu Qin waved her hand. "It doesn't matter. Indeed, what Lin Yu said is just her word and cannot serve as evidence. But I think that if everyone looks at the information presented before them from beginning to end, you both know how the scales in everyone's hearts are tipping."

"Liu Laoshi, how do you think this matter should be resolved?" Hong Chen asked.

Liu Qin looked at Hong Zhixing and said, "You are already in your third year of high school; your time is precious. Why not go back to the classroom for evening self-study? I will discuss and handle the subsequent matters with your father and your head teacher."

Tears truly fell from Hong Zhixing's eyes.

She had never felt such panic before.

Hong Chen said, "Zhixing, go to the classroom. I will handle things here."

Hong Zhixing came out of Liu Qin's office and walked down the corridor. Night had fallen, and the wind had become exceptionally strong, blowing over her face and head like ocean waves, as if to knock her over.

She passed by Class 3 and saw those few people in the classroom.

Li Pengfei was sitting at the very back. Seeing her pass by outside the classroom, he raised his hand and gave her the middle finger directly.

Then, the boy sitting next to Li Pengfei followed suit and gave her the middle finger as well.

The anger, regret, and shame in Hong Zhixing's heart surged like waves.

The way things turned out today was completely different from what she had imagined.

She had originally intended to force Xu Zijun to admit in front of everyone that this was her own willingness, that Chu Saiying paid money to buy the quota—one was willing to buy, and the other was willing to sell. Who knew that Xu Zijun would refuse to agree no matter what, which caused her to lose her temper and commit an act she would regret.

However, if Lin Yu hadn't suddenly rushed in, things wouldn't have turned out so badly.

Hatred for Lin Yu began to sprout in Hong Zhixing.

Just at this moment, Lin Yu and Xu Zijun came up from the stairwell.

They were walking straight toward her.

Xu Zijun was still that timid, head-bowed self; seeing her, she instinctively lowered her head, not daring to meet her eyes.

Hong Zhixing didn't take her seriously at all.

Just a clumsy, cowardly fatty.

Her gaze met Lin Yu's.

Lin Yu curled her lips in disdain and brushed past her without looking sideways.

Hong Zhixing clenched her hands and swallowed this resentment.

Lin Yu's voice suddenly came, very low, but enough for her to hear.

"See you at the independent enrollment exam."

This was a declaration of war from Lin Yu.

Today, Hong Zhixing had kept saying that Lin Yu was deliberately smearing her as a competitor.

Therefore, Lin Yu made this decision: she would defeat her head-on at the independent enrollment exam.

Since they were competitors, they would see who won.

Lu Yan He was a bit distracted that evening.

He kept thinking back to the matter between Xu Zijun and Hong Zhixing.

Chen Siqi's words seemed to have been a prophecy.

—If she gets bullied over there and it's inconvenient for you to step in, tell me.

—Heh, you really don't understand the world of girls at all.

Last time, he helped Li Pengfei resolve the trouble caused by Luo Zicheng's family, which made him feel somewhat proud, thinking his wit had played a role.

But in this matter, he had been completely crushed by Hong Zhixing's shamelessness, with no ability to parry.

If it weren't for Lin Yu fighting for justice without backing down, and if it weren't for Li Pengfei angrily condemning Hong Zhixing's accomplices, Xu Zijun might have truly been slandered by others.

Lu Yan He felt a bit frustrated.

There is no one who doesn't want to be a good person, and no one with a conscience who doesn't want to be a messenger of justice, but only teenagers are filled with such a sense of justice that they draw their swords to help. As one grows older, one becomes more cautious and more constrained.

Lu Yan He realized seriously that he always relied on a rational, rule-based logic, but when others don't talk to you about these things, if you don't have a better way, you will be utterly defeated.

He was reflecting on his relationship with Zhou Ping'an.

Was it because he was too hesitant and considered too much that he was forced back step by step and signed that termination agreement?

Could he have not signed it?

Of course he could have. Argue with them, and if you can't win, make a scene. At worst, go crazy. If you expose the matter, would they be happy to see that happen?

Certainly not.

Lu Yan He realized the biggest flaw in himself: he couldn't let go of his pride.

That shouldn't be.

He silently condemned himself.

Then, just at this moment, Li Pengfei suddenly threw a paper ball onto his desk.

Lu Yan He looked back.

Li Pengfei signaled for him to open it.

Lu Yan He opened the paper ball and saw it written: "Do you think I should still give her the letter her sister wrote?"

Lu Yan He knew what Li Pengfei was worried about.

After such an incident, Xu Zijun's mood today must be terrible; she might not be able to bear the things her sister said to her.

However, this was not a decision they could make.

They were just the messengers.

Lu Yan He replied: We promised her sister we would give it to Xu Zijun tonight.

Li Pengfei did not pass another note back.

Lu Yan He heard Li Pengfei sigh deeply. ===== CHAPTER 114 =====