Chapter 146: Sun Yanni's Sinister Thoughts

Su Ruo gave Sun Yanni a chance, but she herself didn't cherish it, so it's not Su Ruo's fault.

Su Ruo said to the school leaders present: "Teacher, the truth of the matter has now been investigated; everything was done intentionally by Sun Yanni. She did these things not only to frame my reputation, but also to get me expelled from the school, with extremely malicious intent. I hope the school will handle this matter seriously and give me justice."

Sun Yanni never expected Su Ruo to be so harsh, wanting the school to punish her severely; she panicked instantly.

She had finally managed to get into university and leave that poor mountain village; she absolutely cannot be expelled.

Sun Yanni immediately knelt before the school leaders, tears streaming down her face as she said: "I didn't do it on purpose; I really know I was wrong, and I will never do it again. Please give me another chance."

Some female teachers instantly softened, just by looking at their clothes they could tell Sun Yanni's family background was not good; they understood how difficult it is for a girl from a poor family to get into university in this day and age.

So, unable to hold back, they urged: "Sun Yanni, I don't think Sun Yanni did this on purpose, and she has already apologized to you; let's just let this go, after all, you are fellow students..."

Su Ruo's face turned cold instantly: "Teacher, have you ever considered what will happen to me if I cannot prove my innocence today?"

You keep saying we are classmates, but when Sun Yanni spread rumors and slandered me everywhere, did you ever think we were classmates? When she today gathered so many people to try to force the school to expel me, did you ever think we were classmates?

If Sun Yanni had even a shred of kindness toward me, or simply asked me a question, things would not have escalated to this point.

She has caused me such great harm and trouble—could a mere apology possibly settle it?"

That female teacher immediately fell silent, unable to utter another word.

At this point, Yan Jiu, who had already heard the news and rushed over, stepped out from the crowd.

He was worried his disciple would be bullied, so after hearing about this he rushed over immediately, but Su Ruo had handled the matter very well.

Yan Jiu watched from the crowd, his eyes full of relief; indeed, as his disciple, he has courage and vision.

Since Su Ruo did this so well, now it's time to take charge; as her master, he naturally ought to step forward, otherwise his precious disciple would surely be bullied by these old-timers.

"Let me see exactly who is trying to bully my precious disciple."

The moment Yan Jiu spoke, all the school leaders present instantly changed their expressions.

Everyone knows that with Yan Jiu's protective nature, today's matter is destined not to be settled peacefully.

The Discipline Committee Deputy Director, with a fawning smile, said: "Yan Jiaoshou, it's a misunderstanding, everything is a misunderstanding."

Yan Jiu directly let out a cold snort and said: "My disciple is about to be forced into expulsion by you, and you now tell me everything is a misunderstanding."

The Deputy Director continued with a smiling face: "How could that be? We came today just to inquire of Sun Yanni, to investigate the truth clearly, so that Sun Yanni would not be wronged."

"I don't know from where, investigating such a small matter requires mobilizing so many people—our school must have too many idle folks; you've eaten your fill and have nothing to do, that's why you all came running to me!"

The school leaders present, even if scolded, dared not speak up at this moment.

Yan Jiu glanced at them and continued: "I'm old, but not yet senile; you say you're investigating the truth, but I see this as more like a show of force to assign blame."

"These old bones of mine aren't dead yet! You dare to bully my precious disciple like this; when the day comes that I truly pass away, you still won't know what will happen."

"Since this place cannot accommodate us master and disciple, we'll just leave; I wonder if, after leaving the school, we master and disciple will starve to death."

The Discipline Committee Deputy Director immediately broke into a sweat; Yan Jiu, at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, is equivalent to a North Star of Mount Tai in stature—the school absolutely cannot do without him.

He hurriedly interjected: "Yan Jiaoshou, please don't rush; Sun Yanni has been wronged in this matter, the school will certainly uphold justice for her and severely punish the rumor-mongers without leniency."

That one sentence made Sun Yanni, lying on the ground, instantly turn pale.

The Discipline Committee Deputy Head looked at her with an expression of hatred for iron that won't become steel, secretly annoyed that you say you can't offend anyone, yet you had to offend Su Ruo, not knowing that Yan Jiu is famous for protecting his own; if this matter isn't handled well, even he will have trouble getting by.

The Discipline Committee Deputy Head put on a fawning smile and said: "We don't know, Yan Jiaoshou, how you would like to handle this matter."

Yan Jiu's expression improved a little: "I recall an old saying: 'He who harms others ends up harming himself'; let's punish her with what she intended to do to Ruo'er."

Sun Yanni immediately exclaimed emotionally: "No, you can't treat me like this; if you force me to drop out of school, I will go and die!"

Yan Jiu let out a cold snort: "Threatening me with death—do you think I'd be afraid? In my lifetime I've seen more storms than you've eaten salt; go ahead, if anything happens, I'll bear it."

Sun Yanni's aura instantly dissipated; she didn't want to die, she had just said that merely to scare the school so they wouldn't dare expel her.

But faced with Yan Jiu, who is even tougher than she is, this trick had no effect.

The Discipline Committee Deputy Director felt somewhat embarrassed; although Sun Yanni's deeds were bad, they didn't actually cause substantive harm to Su Ruo, so expelling her like this—would the punishment be too heavy?

The Discipline Committee Deputy Head worried that if Sun Yanni truly became despondent over this, the school might also invite trouble.

But seeing Yan Jiu's posture, if the outcome fails to satisfy him, he certainly won't let it rest.

Just as the Discipline Committee Deputy Director was torn between options, Su Ruo spoke up: "Sun Yanni, although we share the same dormitory, we have always had no grudge between us; if she is willing to name the person behind her, I could also forgive her."

Sun Yanni is certainly hateful, but the most hateful is the one behind her pulling the strings, Feng Xiran—Feng Xiran isn't she fond of pretending to be kind and innocent? Su Ruo insists on tearing away her facade.

Upon hearing Su Ruo's words, Sun Yanni's eyes instantly rekindled a glimmer of hope; she had finally managed to get into university and reach this point, and she absolutely cannot be expelled.

"Actually, I did this because..."

Just as Sun Yanni's words were halfway spoken, a tall, slender man suddenly stepped out from the crowd; his gaze toward Sun Yanni was filled with an intimidating coldness.

Upon seeing this man, Sun Yanni's body began to tremble uncontrollably, and the words she had been about to speak were all swallowed back.

Su Ruo also noticed something off with Sun Yanni; she followed Sun Yanni's gaze, but saw only a departing back……