Dean Liu, with a stern face, glared at the trembling Ma Feiyang and delivered a practiced lecture.
By the end, Ma Feiyang was sobbing uncontrollably, feeling he had failed his parents, family, school, and everyone else.
At this moment, he finally awoke from his overconfident state and understood his true position.
“Alright, you’re an adult now, wipe your tears.”
Dean Liu, having finished his speech, felt his throat dry. He picked up his thermos, unscrewed the lid, and took several large gulps.
Ma Feiyang directly raised his sleeve and wiped away his tears.
“Making mistakes isn’t scary. The important thing is to bravely take responsibility, correct it, and never repeat it.”
Dean Liu’s tone softened as he added this final remark.
“Dean, I understand. Thank you for speaking up for me. I promise this will never happen again.”
Ma Feiyang looked up at Dean Liu, his expression solemn as he made his pledge.
“Very good. That’s what a man should be, that’s a student of our Jiang University!”
Dean Liu smiled with satisfaction and nodded, gesturing towards Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan. “Go on, do what you need to do. Apologize to them.”
Ma Feiyang nodded heavily, turned, and walked in front of Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan, performing a ninety-degree bow.
“Senior, Senior Sister, I’m sorry. My jealousy got the better of me, and in a moment of impulse, I did something foolish. I’m willing to take responsibility!”
Seeing his contrite attitude, the two police officers smiled.
Those who could get into a prestigious university like Jiang University were considered high-caliber talent for the country. Their futures shouldn't be ruined by a single mistake.
They were naturally happy to see the matter resolved through mediation.
Qin Tian glanced at Xia Nuannuan beside him, entrusting the decision to her.
“When I saw that scratch today, I was very angry,”
Xia Nuannuan said with a cold expression. “It wasn’t because the car was expensive. It’s because this was a birthday gift from Tian Ge. I always cherish things he gives me, even if it were a cheap toy car. I’d still be angry if someone damaged it.”
“I’m sorry!”
Ma Feiyang still kept his head bowed low and apologized again.
Xia Nuannuan turned her head to look at Qin Tian.
Qin Tian smiled and nodded, signaling her to continue.
“I’ve already told Dean Liu the conditions. If you agree, we’ll let this matter go.”
Xia Nuannuan lowered her gaze, no longer looking at him.
“Thank you!”
Ma Feiyang finally looked up, his gaze questioning Dean Liu.
Dean Liu stated the two conditions concisely.
First, of course, was compensation for the car's repair costs. Second, he was no longer to say anything targeting Qin Tian.
Ma Feiyang agreed without hesitation.
With that, the matter was resolved.
The two police officers had nothing more to do and prepared to leave.
Before departing, they couldn’t help but offer Ma Feiyang some parting advice.
Ma Feiyang adopted a humble attitude, accepting their words and promising not to offend again.
Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan thanked the two officers and escorted them out of the office.
“Alright, if there’s nothing else, you three can head back to your dorms.”
Dean Liu said with a smile, looking at the three of them. “I won’t be involved in anything further. Exchange your contact information and settle things among yourselves.”
Ma Feiyang hurriedly agreed.
Qin Tian simply nodded, remaining noncommittal.
“Alright, off you go!”
“Goodbye, Dean Liu!”
After bidding farewell to Dean Liu, the three of them also left.
Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan walked ahead, with Ma Feiyang consciously keeping a distance behind them.
Once they were out of the comprehensive building, Ma Feiyang quickly caught up.
“Senior, could we exchange contact information? When the car is repaired, take a picture of the bill, and I’ll definitely pay you back, installment by installment, as soon as possible.”
He took out his phone and mustered up his courage.
Qin Tian glanced at him, his expression indifferent. “Let’s forgo the contact information. It’ll be twenty thousand. You only need to pay back twenty thousand. Once you’ve saved up the money, come find me. Until then, I don’t want to see you.”
Ma Feiyang froze.
Without waiting for his response, Qin Tian took Xia Nuannuan’s hand and walked away quickly.
“Senior, thank you!”
Ma Feiyang shouted at his retreating back.
He knew very well that scratches like that, on a car like that, would cost far more than twenty thousand to repair.
Even if it was because Qin Tian didn’t want to exchange contact information, he was still grateful.
Twenty thousand yuan. If he saved diligently and took on more part-time jobs, he should be able to pay it back within a year.
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Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan didn’t return to their dorms. They drove the car directly to a 4S shop for repairs.
When the manager and the staff saw the car, which had been presented for test driving just yesterday, in its scratched state, they were all stunned.
Fortunately, insurance had been purchased, and it was comprehensive coverage.
After leaving the car at the shop, Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan took a taxi back to school.
On the Jiang University campus, the topic of who had scratched Xia Nuannuan’s sports car was still being hotly debated.
Many had witnessed Qin Tian having lunch at the cafeteria’s second floor with Dean Liu from the Civil Engineering department, along with two police officers, before heading to Dean Liu’s office.
Based on these observations, people easily deduced that the culprit was likely a student from the Civil Engineering department.
However, Civil Engineering was a large major with thousands of students, and there were quite a few male students who were jealous or envious of Qin Tian, making the scope still too broad.
Seeing that the two police officers had left, everyone understood that Dean Liu had likely suppressed the matter.
Qin Tian returned to his dorm around three in the afternoon.
There was only one major class in the afternoon, and Chen Zhuang and the others were still in the dorm.
Upon seeing him enter, the three immediately looked at him with questioning eyes.
“Don’t ask. I promised Dean Liu that this matter is closed.”
Qin Tian got straight to the point.
“Tian Ge, we understand. But you have to tell us if it was that guy, right? We won’t say anything.”
Chen Zhuang said with a serious expression.
Qin Tian glanced at him, saying nothing.
Seeing this, the three immediately understood.
“Damn it, I knew it was him! I’m such a great detective!”
Chen Zhuang rubbed his chin, smiling smugly.
“What are you so proud of? We don’t know who you’re talking about. If we did, wouldn’t everyone guess it?”
Cao Mingliang gave him a look of disdain.
“I don’t know him either. I’ve never even seen him,”
Chen Zhuang retorted indignantly.
“Remember not to spread this around.”
Qin Tian reminded them.
Chen Zhuang nodded. “Got it, got it. Lucky for that guy, otherwise his reputation would be in tatters.”
“I’m not interested in any junior students. Since Tian Ge said it’s fine, then that’s that!”
Cao Mingliang shrugged.
“I won’t say anything.”
Zhuang Zhe merely agreed casually, but Qin Tian trusted him the most among the three.