Those who didn't know might think she was overly confident that her son wouldn't do such a thing!
In reality, she was unsure herself, as her son had no sense of restraint when he acted.
But she had a good husband, and anyone who dared to speak the truth was essentially offending him!
Therefore, whether it was for hospital checks or any other examination, as long as her husband exerted pressure, no one would dare to tell the truth.
In the end, the results would be attributed to their own actions, and then she could sue them for defamation, ensuring they'd be locked up for a while. This was the consequence of bullying her son.
The police had concluded their investigation and left without lingering.
Mother Xiong then demanded compensation from Liu Yifeng and the kindergarten before arranging for her son to be taken to the best hospital.
Before leaving, she didn't forget to remind the kindergarten to expel Tongtong, or else she would make sure their kindergarten couldn't stay open, and then she swaggered away.
As she passed Liu Yifeng, she gave him a provocative glance.
After she left, Principal Zhao sighed helplessly, "Mr. Liu, I believe Tongtong is innocent, but I truly don't have the power to openly confront the Xiong Ruiming family. Do you happen to know anyone who might help turn this situation around?"
Liu Yifeng knew that Principal Zhao had been speaking up for Tongtong and didn't want to expel him, but sometimes things were beyond her control and not up to her.
So, even if she did expel Tongtong, he wouldn't blame Principal Zhao.
The fault lay with the unfairness of the world, where power dictated truth.
"Is there still justice in this world? Are we, the powerless common folk, just supposed to be bullied?" Qiang Zi felt a chill at the police's actions.
Just then, Tongtong woke up. Liu Yifeng immediately went over and tightly held Tongtong's hand, "Tongtong, are you okay? It's all my fault for not protecting you!"
Tongtong smiled, "Dad, don't be sad. It's not your fault, and Tongtong is fine!"
"We can't just let this go. Dad will take you to get examined now! We'll let the facts speak for themselves!" Liu Yifeng said, preparing to carry Tongtong out of the infirmary.
But Tongtong stopped him, "Dad, I'm really okay!" With that, he sat up.
"Tongtong, this was clearly not your fault, why are you apologizing?
Even if we can't fight them, we shouldn't compromise with evil. Doing so only fuels their arrogance and leads them to bully us even more!" Liu Yifeng knew Tongtong was taking the blame for him, but he didn't want Tongtong to do so.
"Dad, don't worry! Tongtong has a reason for doing this!" Tongtong said, then looked at Zhao Qing, "Mom Zhao, can I go to the monitoring room?"
Zhao Qing immediately understood Tongtong's intention, "Tongtong, you want to release the video online?"
Tongtong nodded, "Yes. We don't have power or influence, so no one will listen no matter how much we protest.
Only by releasing it online for more people to see, and letting the incident escalate, will it attract the attention of higher authorities. Then, their actions, which amount to smearing public officials' images and causing significant negative impact, will lead to a thorough investigation.
At that time, not only will my innocence be proven, but they will also receive the punishment they deserve."
After hearing Tongtong's words, everyone marveled at his intelligence.
They couldn't believe that such a meticulous plan could come from a child around three years old.
What he had just said sounded like it came from an adult.
Lu Fei was the first to agree, "Actually, we were thinking the same thing on the way here. If they were going to cover for each other, we would release the video to the public and let netizens judge right from wrong."
"If it was just the video of Tongtong arguing with Xiong Ruiming, this matter would at most result in Xiong Ruiming issuing an apology and clearing Tongtong's name.
But now, with the added video of the police immediately making Tongtong apologize to Xiong Ruiming without a proper investigation, pushing all the blame onto the child and the school – such an unfair handling of the situation will surely incite public outrage.
Especially Tongtong's injuries on his back will definitely garner a lot of sympathy.
If we release all of this online and let the matter gain traction.
Under the pressure of public opinion, on such a sensitive issue, who would dare to shield Xiong Ruiming without risking their own career?" Qiang Zi chimed in.
"Tongtong, did you plan this from the beginning?" Liu Yifeng asked.
Tongtong nodded, "Dad, you believe Tongtong too, right? It wasn't Tongtong who provoked Xiong Ruiming first."
"Silly child, of course Dad believes you! No matter what happens in the future, Dad will always stand by your side!" Liu Yifeng patted Tongtong's head.
He then stood up and looked at Zhao Qing, "Principal Zhao, would it be convenient for you to release this video? It's highly possible they could accuse you of leaking their intentions, and you might even face criminal charges."
"What's inconvenient about it? They are bullying people like this and deserve to be severely punished by law.
If they succeed in this, who knows how many other kindergarten children will suffer from his bullying in the future." Zhao Qing immediately said.
Unexpectedly, Tongtong said, "Actually, Principal Mom doesn't need to release the video. Tongtong can hack into the computer system and release the video.
This way, even if the police investigate, they'll find that your computers were hacked and that a hacker released the video. The police won't be able to hold the kindergarten responsible for releasing the video against the wishes of the parties involved."
"Tongtong, you know about this too?" Lu Fei's eyes widened.
"Tongtong knows more than just this. There will be plenty of things to surprise you later!" Liu Yifeng said, he was already used to Tongtong's occasional bursts of talent.
Zhao Qing was not afraid of being held responsible by the police, and she said righteously, "You are innocent in this matter. As the principal of the kindergarten, it is my duty to stand up for my students when they are bullied and wronged.
If I were to be arrested for standing on the side of justice, who would trust the law in the future?"
"The principal is right. As the victims, we have the right to reveal the truth and protect our rights," Liu Yifeng nodded.
Afterward, they went to the monitoring room. To protect the children's privacy, Zhao Qing specifically asked the monitoring staff to blur the faces of Tongtong, Xiong Ruiming, and any other children who appeared in the footage.
Then, they selected useful clips, compiled them into a video, and published it on various platforms.
Soon, the incident attracted the attention of a large number of netizens.
People inherently tend to defend the weak and empathize easily.
Seeing how Tongtong had been bullied, everyone commented online, expressing their outrage on Tongtong's behalf.
Especially when they saw Tongtong, knowing it wasn't his fault, voluntarily admitting fault to prevent his father from being arrested. His understanding actions brought many netizens to tears.