494: Chapter 483: As One Wave Settles, Another Rises 494: Chapter 483: As One Wave Settles, Another Rises Because there was still plenty of time, by the time they sat down for a meal, it was already nearly one o’clock.
After the meal, Song Yun leaned comfortably on the couch, smoking a cigarette, enjoying the good life, but that’s life for you, it never lets you live it up for long.
Just as Song Yun was getting ready to sleep through to the evening, a call from Shisan came in—it was about the morning incident.
After Liu Yan went home, she told her family about it, and they wanted to speak with Shen Ji that afternoon.
If you’re going to help, you might as well go all the way; since that bunch still wanted to cause trouble for Shen Ji, Song Yun resigned himself to make another trip.
Meanwhile, in the principal’s office at the school, a man with a shaved head and a face covered with horizontal scars sat grimly on the couch.
He said to the slightly balding man behind the desk, “Old Wang, we’ve known each other for a long time, so let’s skip the formalities.
I only found out today from my daughter that someone at this school dared to bully my Liu Guo’s girl.
Isn’t it about time you gave me an explanation?”
“Take a sip of tea to cool down first,” Principal Wang hesitantly said, “we’re not clear about the specifics of this situation.
We can’t just listen to one side of the story.
I think we should call Shen Ji over for a direct confrontation.
But generally speaking, Shen Ji is an excellent student both in character and learning, so she normally wouldn’t do such a thing.”
“I’m telling you, it’s these so-called excellent students who love to bully the most.
They’re two-faced and have no integrity.
Plus, I’ve heard that Shen Ji is quite popular among the boys at school.
Are you telling me there’s no chance she’s had ‘that kind of relationship’ with any of them?” Liu Guo’s words were forceful, and Liu Yan sat by his side, quietly and like a wronged little girl, not saying a word.
“As I said, don’t get worked up.
Let’s figure out the whole story first,” Principal Wang spoke in a soothing tone.
“How about this; I’ll call Shen Ji’s parents first, and you can talk to them in person.”
“Fine, there’s nothing wrong with that.
All I want is for you to give an explanation.
Whoever bullied my daughter, I won’t let them get off easily.
Even if it were the Emperor of Heaven himself, he could not bully my daughter.”
“All right, all right, what are you saying!
She is our own girl.
Would I favor the other side?” Principal Wang said with a chuckle.
“Let’s do it this way then.
But just so you know, Liu Yan’s uncle is coming by later.
Don’t blame me for not warning you, Old Wang—her uncle isn’t someone just anyone gets to meet,” Liu Guo glanced at Principal Wang and said indifferently.
“Who’s coming?”
“Educational Bureau Director Wang Mingdao.”
“Oh, of course, I know him.” As soon as Principal Wang heard the name Wang Mingdao, cold sweat broke out, and he quickly started phoning Shen Ji’s class teacher.
“Hello, Teacher Yang?
This is Principal Wang.
Please bring Shen Ji from your class to my office now.
Yes, right away.”
On the other end of the line, after putting down the phone, Shen Ji’s class teacher helplessly said, “The principal wants you to go.
Let’s go together now.”
“But my parents will be arriving soon,” Shen Ji hesitated, mentioning that her brother Shisan had called her and informed her that everything was taken care of.
She was not to go anywhere, just wait in the classroom for someone to come and deal with the situation.
“What?
Your parents are coming?
Is it your father or your mother?” the class teacher asked, puzzled.
“A friend of my brother’s is coming to sort this out,” Shen Ji said.
“And my brother told me not to go anywhere, just to wait in the classroom for his friend.”
“Your brother’s friend?
Unless they have some clout, it’s better not to come.
I heard Liu Yan’s father came today, and as a teacher, I shouldn’t say this, but I have to warn you, Shen Ji, Liu Yan’s father is not to be trifiled with.” The class teacher spoke with a kind heart.
“Well, let’s wait here a little longer then.
We’ll give it ten more minutes; if your brother’s friend doesn’t arrive by then, we’ll have to go.”
Ten minutes quickly passed, and the class teacher, looking at his watch in resignation, said, “Shen Ji, let’s go now.
If your brother’s friend arrives, he can just meet us in the principal’s office.”
“But my brother said to wait here for his friend,” Shen Ji said, firm and defiant.
“Kid, why’re you so stubborn,” the class teacher sighed.
“It’s tough for me as your teacher if you keep staying here.”
Though he liked the girl under normal circumstances, today the principal had personally ordered Shen Ji to come, and he had already given her ten minutes.
Unbelievably, she remained stubborn, which made the class teacher somewhat displeased with his role.
“Come, go with me.
I’ll make sure to speak well on your behalf,” the class teacher said, tugging on Shen Ji’s arm.
As far as he was concerned, there was no harm in going to the principal’s office.
At worst, you’d get a little scolding.
What kid hasn’t been in a fight?
Surely, they wouldn’t do anything serious over a mere scuffle.
Moreover, based on what he knew about Shen Ji over the years, she wasn’t the type of person to go around bullying others, certainly not Liu Yan—the school’s most problematic student.
How could an outstanding student like Shen Ji bully her?
Not being the sort to hit a wall and not turn back, Shen Ji realized her stubbornness might get her teacher into trouble and obediently followed him to the principal’s office.
“Shen Ji, your teacher believes you wouldn’t do anything wrong, and the principal believes it too, but you still have to explain yourself.
You don’t have to be afraid; both your teacher and the principal are on your side,” the class teacher comforted her on the way.
“Just say what you need to say, and it will be alright.”
Before long, the two arrived at the principal’s office.
As they entered, the first thing they saw was Liu Guo’s towering figure sitting on the couch, scowling at them.
“Why did you take so long?” Principal Wang said with dissatisfaction.
“I had a stomachache and had to make a quick stop at the restroom.
Principal, but Shen Ji has always been a well-behaved child.
As her class teacher, I have full confidence in her character, so I wonder if there could be some misunderstanding here,” the class teacher asked seriously.