"Sister Mei, don't be afraid. I'll handle this today!" Seeing Li Mei's worried expression, Er Zhu smiled slightly, his eyes coldly fixed on Zhao Na.
"Fine, you insist on sticking up for this bumpkin? Alright, then I'll call the police. I'll have you thrown in jail!"
Seeing Er Zhu's gentleness towards Li Mei and his coldness towards her, Zhao Na's temper flared up.
She threatened him while dialing her sister's number, determined to make them realize her power today!
"Er Zhu, you should leave. I don't want this matter to affect you!"
Seeing that Zhao Na had already made the call, Li Mei clutched him tighter, her eyes turning red as she pleaded in distress.
"Crying now, are you? Too late. You country bumpkin, how dare you act all high and mighty in front of me. Haven't you looked in the mirror to see what a mess you are!"
Seeing Li Mei's teary eyes, Zhao Na sneered, her gaze full of triumph.
She had thought this kid was clever, but now it seemed he was just an arrogant and ignorant fool!
Since that was the case, she would let him get beaten down by society a few more times. Perhaps then, he would come crawling back to her!
Zhao Na felt an immense sense of satisfaction at the thought of Li Mei and Er Zhu being suppressed by her sister.
In reality, their Zhao family wasn't a major clan in Liu Town, not even considered a third-rate influential family. However, her sister was a police officer!
With that status, no one dared to look down on their family!
"Kid, if you've got the guts, don't leave. My sister will be here soon, and you'll be waiting to go to jail!"
Seeing Er Zhu's calm demeanor, Zhao Na mistook it for ignorance of the severity of the situation and warned him fiercely.
Er Zhu said nothing, didn't even glance at her, and softly comforted Li Mei.
By now, a crowd of onlookers had gathered. They glanced at the ordinary-dressed Er Zhu and Li Mei, then at the elegantly attired Zhao Na, and could already guess who would win.
"Tsk, you haven't even entered school yet and you're already heading to the police station. You're quite something!"
"Who could you possibly offend? Offending Zhao Na is like biting off more than you can chew!"
"Damn, still coming to school when they're this poor? Is this girl an idiot?"
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Some snobbish classmates sided with Zhao Na, scrutinizing Er Zhu and Li Mei with contempt and disdain.
"Move aside, what's going on here?"
As the mockery grew louder, a man's voice called out from nearby. Everyone turned their heads and saw a man with gold-rimmed glasses and a square face pushing his way through with a stern expression.
"You must be Vice Principal Liu. I'm Zhao Na. My father was your university teacher."
Seeing the man, Zhao Na's eyes darted, and as if a thought struck her, she excitedly linked her arm through his.
She had returned to study here precisely because of Vice Principal Liu. Thanks to him, her tuition was even waived!
Of course, this was a secret only known to the two of them; even the principal was unaware.
"Oh, Xiao Na, what's going on?" The man blinked, then his eyes narrowed as he seemed to realize something. He asked while subtly withdrawing his hand.
So this was Zhao Na. His father had said Zhao Na was a beauty. My heavens, she looks like a sow!
No, even a sow is prettier than her!
Vice Principal Liu exclaimed inwardly as he scrutinized Zhao Na. Despite his distaste, he didn't show it to her.
"Oh, I just accidentally pushed her, and this woman wouldn't let it go, insisting I apologize. In the end, she even called her husband to threaten me. Uncle Liu, you must expel this woman. We can't have students like this in our school!"
Zhao Na, oblivious to Vice Principal Liu's thoughts, cleverly spun a semi-truthful tale.
The surrounding students knew Zhao Na was lying, but not a single one stepped forward to tell the truth. They all watched with amusement, looking at Er Zhu and Li Mei as if to say, you're finished!
"What? Our school is a renowned and prestigious academy. How can we have such students? Student, you're expelled, get out!"
As soon as Zhao Na finished speaking, the vice principal, without even asking further questions, waved dismissively at Li Mei.
While he found Zhao Na detestable, his father had repeatedly instructed him to look after her at school. Therefore, even if the other party were from a prominent family, he would still favor Zhao Na.
"No, they can't leave yet. I've already called my sister, and I want them thrown in jail!"
Hearing this, several students surrounded Er Zhu and Li Mei. Zhao Na smirked at this sight.
Er Zhu and Li Mei were like victims of school bullying, and Zhao Na was the perpetrator!
"Fine, such unruly people should be taught a lesson. They're really pushing their luck, can't even be bumped into slightly. What are they so precious about?"
Vice Principal Liu nodded in agreement and was about to turn away after glancing at Li Mei.
"As vice principal, is this how you handle matters? Get your principal out here!"
Seeing Vice Principal Liu's hasty decision, Er Zhu's gaze turned even colder!
This school had a good reputation, and he had thought it was a professional institution. He hadn't expected the principal to be of this caliber!
If the principal handled matters in the same manner, he wouldn't mind taking over this school!
"See the principal? What qualifications do you have, a country bumpkin, to see the principal? Do you think the principal is like the old men and women in your village?"
Hearing Er Zhu's request, Vice Principal Liu sneered and glared at Er Zhu as if he were an idiot.
"We want to see the principal. She's clearly being unreasonable, yet you're expelling me. I don't accept this!"
Just as Er Zhu was about to speak, Li Mei, unable to stand it any longer, jumped out and questioned him angrily.
She had initially had a good impression of this school, but now she regretted it somewhat.
However, her deciding to drop out was one thing, and being expelled was another; these were two entirely different concepts for her.
"Don't accept it? Too bad. I won't let you see the principal because you're not worthy!"
Vice Principal Liu chuckled and turned to leave after glancing at Li Mei. But as he turned, he saw the principal approaching hastily.
"Liu Zheng, what's going on here?" Before Zhao Na could react, a white-haired old man walked over.