Wen Di frowned in disbelief, "What did you say?!"
His voice rose, drawing the attention of many.
Likely due to their previous arguments, everyone immediately assumed it was about her grandmother and began to intercede.
"What are you yelling at a child for?"
"Old Wen, it's not necessary. Speak slowly, don't shout, you'll scare her."
"You're usually quite gentle, why are you so harsh with a young girl?"
"Young lady, you should go back first. You don't need to worry about this matter."
The teachers were well-intentioned, but their words pricked at the ears of the involved parties.
After all, both sides had lost face.
For Wen Di, being so strong-willed, for his prized student to have done such a thing.
How could he explain it?
For Wen Tingxue, her grandmother's situation had become a shadow in her heart.
Even when her mother called, telling her not to overthink it, not to interfere, that they would handle it.
But after several clashes with Wen Di, she was already inextricably linked to the matter.
What's more, because of her grandmother's situation, she had practically become infamous in this office.
It was only because the teachers had high morals and didn't gossip behind her back, otherwise, would she be able to show her face?
The atmosphere fell into a dead silence, neither of them spoke.
The teachers exchanged bewildered glances, not understanding what had happened.
It wasn't until Yu Wenli knocked on the door that the atmosphere began to thaw as if breaking the ice.
Wen Di found an excuse to escape, quickly grabbed a test paper, and said to Wen Tingxue:
"Go to self-study first. We'll discuss what you said after I've investigated it."
Given Wen Tingxue's personality, she should have yielded by now.
But unexpectedly, she stood stubbornly in place, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes fixed on him without blinking.
Her eyes, carrying a hint of turmoil, were full of stubbornness.
Wen Di rubbed his temples with a headache, "Tingxue, a teacher cannot make a conclusion based solely on your one-sided account. We must at least wait for an investigation, right? Moreover..."
He lowered his gaze to his wristwatch, "There are only three minutes until evening self-study. No matter how big your issue is, it's not as important as studying.
"Go to your class first. After I finish teaching my first class, I will talk to you all in detail, alright?"
This was already Wen Di's concession.
After all, Yu Yahe was his most outstanding student.
He didn't want to ruin her reputation in front of everyone without any evidence.
In the end, between Wen Tingxue and Yu Yahe, he subconsciously believed Yu Yahe.
Even though Wen Tingxue had anticipated this, hearing it firsthand still hurt.
After a brief silence, the young girl spoke with a clear gaze:
"Since you say one-sided accounts are not credible, then call Yu Yahe over, and I will confront her face-to-face."
Wen Di's expression soured, "Do you have to make a scene at this time? Without investigating anything, you want to label her guilty? https:/"
Wen Tingxue found it amusing, "Teacher, haven't you also labeled me guilty without knowing anything?
"What? It's not allowed when it's about Yu Yahe? You say my account is one-sided, but isn't my grandmother's also one-sided? And you still believed it so firmly?"
The pent-up anger of days finally erupted.
Wen Tingxue was not an unreasonable person, so she always believed in reciprocating kindness. If someone respected her one foot, she would return that respect ten feet.
If it weren't for Wen Di's excessive favoritism, if it weren't for Yu Yahe's constant aggression, and if Xie Jin Yi hadn't been wronged.
She could have pretended nothing had happened and continued to be a timid quail.
But even a clay figurine has three parts of fire, why did they think she should be at their mercy?
The young girl glared with slightly red eyes, the visible flames leaping within them.
Burning was her grievance and anger, as well as the unwillingness of being abandoned.
Wen Di recalled the scene from that day, his lips involuntarily pursed with compassion, and he tried to persuade her kindly,
"Tingxue, the teacher admits that his actions were wrong, but it is class time now. You go to class first. As for what you said, the teacher will handle it..."
Wen Tingxue had completely lost trust, her voice becoming slightly sharp:
"In your eyes, is studying always the top priority, and I should still make concessions for my studies even if I am being bullied and humiliated?!"
The word "bullying" caused everyone's gaze to shift.
Wen Di clenched the test paper in his hand, his expression extremely grim as he pursed his lips.
Yu Wenli stood by, his expression unchanging, and looked at the young girl's rare and brilliant counterattack with a sense of relief in his heart.
Then, at the opportune moment, he stepped forward and added fuel to the fire, "Teacher Wen, since tonight's arrangement is an exam anyway.
"Why don't I invigilate, and you stay and handle this matter properly."
As he spoke, he extended his hand, his slender fingers as perfect as carved jade under the light.
Wen Di glanced at him with a complicated expression, then reluctantly compromised.
With no further retreat, and the bullying incident brought to light, any further favoritism would make him feel uneasy.
"When you go to Class One, bring Yahe over as well."
He paused, then looked at Wen Tingxue and asked, "Who else is involved in this matter?"
Wen Tingxue named a few people, hesitated for a moment, and added, "And Xie Jin Yi."
"Xie Jin Yi?" Wen Di was surprised.
Wen Tingxue explained, "She is also a victim."
"Oh, I see..."
Wen Di nodded with a grave expression.
Yu Wenli's eyes deepened slightly. He glanced at Wen Tingxue, confirmed she was unharmed, and then left with the test papers.
The atmosphere in the office instantly became awkward, and many teachers who were not teaching were intentionally or unintentionally looking in this direction.
Wen Di felt his face was losing him dignity. He knew he shouldn't take his anger out on Wen Tingxue, so he said in a gentle tone:
"Teacher Li has gone to class. You can sit in his seat for now."
He gestured to the chair opposite.
Wen Tingxue was not afraid of standing, but after the unpleasantness with Wen Di just now, and now that he had proactively spoken,
She couldn't afford to refuse him, so she went and sat opposite him.
"Have some water."
Perhaps feeling embarrassed, Wen Di poured another cup of water and placed it in front of her.
Then he picked up his work notebook and asked a few simple questions about the bullying.
Wen Tingxue answered them one by one. As Wen Di listened, his expression grew more and more grim.
By the time Yu Yahe and her group arrived, his face was completely dark.
*Slap—*
He closed the magnetic-buckled notebook, stood up, and his gaze swept over the few people in front of him.
Finally, he said gently to Xie Jin Yi, "Go and sit next to Tingxue."
Xie Jin Yi didn't understand at first, but then quickly realized and nodded.
Wen Tingxue knew she hadn't been in good spirits lately. She held her hand and spoke, fearing that Xie Jin Yi might be upset if she blew the matter out of proportion.
Xie Jin Yi smiled with low spirits, "It's okay, I was just worried you'd get hurt. I'm fine, it doesn't matter if it's good or bad, it's just one more thing."
Wen Tingxue felt sorry for her ordeal and squeezed her palm, saying, "I'm not afraid, I'm just afraid of implicating you."
Xie Jin Yi was stunned for a moment, then hugged her head and scolded, "Silly girl."
Yu Yahe was quite intelligent. Seeing the situation and hearing Wen Di's reprimand,
She immediately understood why Wen Di had called them over.
She glared fiercely at the two of them, then with a pale face, cried out in injustice:
"Teacher, we didn't do anything! Why are you saying we bullied someone? Do you have evidence?"