SYLM Chapter 46

Chapter 46 “No one can wrong me!”

High School Second Grade (12th) Class.

The class bell had already rung, but Fu Yi Wen still hadn’t returned to class. Chen Lu was anxiously waiting, fidgeting in her seat.

She and Fu Yi Wen had gone to the fourth floor together to submit homework.

But when they entered the Literature Office, Li Bing stopped her to chat for a few minutes. Later, Yang Jin Feng also joined the conversation. After about three or four minutes, she finally excused herself on the grounds that class was about to start.

After leaving the Literature Office, she immediately went to the entrance of the Liberal Arts Office.

Taking advantage of the teachers going in and out and opening the door, she quickly glanced inside the office, but Fu Yi Wen wasn’t there.

Thinking that she had wasted too much time chatting and that Fu Yi Wen might have already returned to class, she quickly went downstairs.

But when she got back to the classroom, there was no sign of Fu Yi Wen.

…

Last night’s words had messed up Chen Lu’s nerves. The more unknown things were, the more she worried about Fu Yi Wen.

And in real life, the more you fear something, the more likely it is to happen.

Instead of Fu Yi Wen, Chen Lu saw Jiang Zhen Zhen hurrying back from the Party Secretary’s office.

“Chen Lu, something seems to have happened!”

“…”

The words “something happened” made Chen Lu’s ears ring. She clenched her hands and quickly asked what was wrong.

Jiang Zhen Zhen was breathing rapidly. She discreetly looked around and then patted her chest, quietly lowering her voice:

“I went to the third floor to submit the math homework just now and found that the door to the headmaster’s office next to the Party Secretary’s office was open. I glanced inside and saw Fu Yi Wen in there!”

“The headmaster’s office…”

Chen Lu’s heart sank. It seemed like things had gotten serious.

Seeing Chen Lu’s solemn expression, Jiang Zhen Zhen assumed she was unaware of the situation like herself, and continued in a low voice:

“That’s not all. I also saw Sun Li Xia standing to Fu Yi Wen’s left, and a woman in a beige dress with long, wavy hair to her waist on her right. The woman was standing very close to Fu Yi Wen, but she had her back to the door, so I couldn’t see her face. I don’t know who it was…”

“…”

Could it be Tang Ying…?

For some reason, when Jiang Zhen Zhen said that the woman was standing very close to Fu Yi Wen, Tang Ying’s sharp and flamboyant face flashed in Chen Lu’s mind.

But Tang Ying had taken a week off and shouldn’t be back until tomorrow.

Besides, Jiang Zhen Zhen should recognize Tang Ying’s back, right?

Who could it be?

Chen Lu frantically searched for faces in her mind, while Jiang Zhen Zhen’s anxious and worried voice continued:

“The headmaster was sitting in his office chair with a long face and a serious expression. It looks like something really serious is going on… Chen Lu, did Fu Yi Wen do something wrong? What should we do?”

“…”

Chen Lu didn’t know how to answer. The thought that Sun Li Xia was the cause of all this made her chest feel heavy.

Since they were already in the headmaster’s office, Fu Yi Wen must know Sun Li Xia’s attitude and suspicion that she cheated on the exam.

More than anyone else’s criticism and questioning, Sun Li Xia’s suspicion was the most fatal.

—

Third floor.

Headmaster’s office.

Gu Wan Jun and the academic dean, Lu Jiang Hong, were called in later.

When they entered the office, the bell for the first class had just rung. Tang Ying, Fu Yi Wen, and Sun Li Xia were already standing in front of the headmaster’s desk.

They had their backs to the door. As they approached, Gu Wan Jun saw their expressions clearly—

Sun Li Xia, standing on the far left, was closest to the headmaster’s desk. Her expression was indifferent, as if nothing had happened.

In stark contrast, Tang Ying, standing on the far right with her arms crossed, had a sharp and beautiful face filled with aggression and dissatisfaction, which clashed with her elegant and gentle outfit.

Fu Yi Wen, sandwiched between the two, was looking down with her eyes lowered, occasionally wiping her eyes with her hand. She seemed to already know what had happened.

Gu Wan Jun didn’t know how Fu Yi Wen had found out, or how the three of them had ended up in the headmaster’s office.

Headmaster Xu Rong Feng, sitting in his office chair, was equally puzzled.

As the head of the school, Xu Rong Feng had many things to do and couldn’t stay at school every day. He came to school about twice a week to inspect the first, second, and third grades. Who knew he would run into this kind of thing today in the second grade.

…

“I have a general understanding of what happened. Old Lu, what do you think?”

“…”

Being suddenly called upon, Lu Jiang Hong looked flustered. He didn’t want to offend Tang Ying or Sun Li Xia, and now there was Xu Rong Feng too…

Lu Jiang Hong tactically adjusted his reading glasses and gave an official response:

“When Sun Li Xia reported this to me, I immediately asked Gu Wan Jun to understand the situation. After all, student plagiarism is not a small matter. But since Headmaster Xu is here, we’ll follow your instructions. However you want to solve it, we will follow your instructions.”

“Okay.”

Xu Rong Feng crossed his hands on the table and pondered for a moment. He turned to look at Sun Li Xia:

“Sun Li Xia, you were the first to bring this up. What are your thoughts?”

“Headmaster Xu, I still say the same thing. If you want to clear Fu Yi Wen’s name, you either have to check the surveillance footage or give her a paper to redo.”

As soon as she said this, Fu Yi Wen’s shoulders visibly trembled.

Noticing this subtle change, Gu Wan Jun immediately put her hand on Fu Yi Wen’s shoulder to comfort her.

Before Gu Wan Jun could speak, Tang Ying, who was furious, sarcastically retorted:

“That sounds nice, but are you really trying to clear her name? Or are you just trying to pin the blame on Fu Yi Wen?”

“Teacher Tang, I know you’ve always had an opinion of me.”

Suddenly lowering her stance, Sun Li Xia glanced at Xu Rong Feng sitting in the office chair and continued in a sincere manner:

“Like this time, you and Teacher Gu believe Fu Yi Wen. I want to believe her too, but how long have you taught her, how long have I taught her? Everyone here knows that. Even though I’ve taught her the longest and have the deepest affection for her, I can’t be emotional and turn a blind eye to her plagiarism. We are all teachers.”

“Oh, shut up.”

Tang Ying rolled her eyes, her contempt and disgust unconcealed:

“I’ve seen thick-skinned people, but I’ve never seen anyone as shameless as you. Who are you putting on a show for? Playing the concept-stealing card? Do you think we’re all fools? Stop acting already! I’m so tired of your old green tea act!”

“You!”

“Stop! Don’t say any more. The student is still here, what do you two look like!”

Xu Rong Feng, his head throbbing from the argument, interrupted their escalating conversation.

There were those who wanted to smooth things over, those who didn’t understand the situation, and those who were easily provoked… Who had he let into his office?

…

Xu Rong Feng’s face was livid. He scanned the three unreliable people who had spoken earlier, and finally settled on Gu Wan Jun’s face.

Gu Wan Jun, a graduate of Peking University, was transferred to the second grade at the end of last year to take over Class 12 as their homeroom teacher.

Among these people, she seemed to be the most stable and reliable.

Xu Rong Feng looked into Gu Wan Jun’s eyes and said seriously:

“Teacher Gu, what do you think about this matter?”

As soon as he said this, everyone in the office immediately focused their attention on Gu Wan Jun.

Only Fu Yi Wen, with her red eyes, kept staring at Sun Li Xia.

Perhaps sensing Fu Yi Wen’s almost self-abusive gaze, Tang Ying frowned even more. She stepped forward and met Fu Yi Wen’s gaze with her sharp eyes.

At the moment their eyes met, Fu Yi Wen’s lips trembled slightly, and her emotions suddenly became unstable. She immediately looked down, staring at her toes.

…

“Headmaster Xu, I have seen Fu Yi Wen’s efforts in her studies recently. I believe she would never cheat. Under the premise of mere speculation, I don’t agree with Sun Li Xia’s suggestion to check the surveillance or have Fu Yi Wen redo the paper.”

Gu Wan Jun made her position clear. Tang Ying raised her eyebrows and smiled, the first genuine smile since she had arrived at the school.

Hearing this, Xu Rong Feng nodded.

Seeing that Xu Rong Feng seemed to be moved, Sun Li Xia hurriedly opened her mouth:

“Headmaster Xu, Teacher Gu, she—”

“Okay, Sun Li Xia.”

Xu Rong Feng raised his hand to signal Sun Li Xia to stop talking. Then, he turned to look at Fu Yi Wen, the only one who hadn’t spoken, who was looking down and twisting her hands together.

“Child, these teachers have said what they need to say, and you’ve heard it too. What do you think should be done about this?”

“…”

Called by name, Fu Yi Wen sniffed and, as if she had made up her mind, looked up, her first glance at Sun Li Xia.

Shock, suspicion, incomprehension, disbelief, disappointment, hurt, pain… The words she had heard at the entrance of the Liberal Arts Office echoed in her ears, the cruel words tearing her apart.

Especially when she heard Sun Li Xia say, “That was all her own will,” Fu Yi Wen was struck by lightning. She couldn’t describe how she felt at the time.

Her Sun Li Xia wasn’t happy about her improved grades but suspected her of cheating.

Not only that, but she even completely denied everything she had worked hard for in the past.

How could her Sun Li Xia treat her like this? Why would she treat her like this? Was there something she didn’t do well enough?

If Fu Yi Wen had such foolish thoughts before, then at the moment she heard Sun Li Xia’s excessive words, and even after arriving at the headmaster’s office and seeing and hearing how hypocritical this person was…

The foolish and ignorant Fu Yi Wen of the past was completely killed in the huge heartache that swept over her like a tsunami.

…

Fu Yi Wen took a deep breath and decisively withdrew her gaze from Sun Li Xia. She looked at Tang Ying and Gu Wan Jun, who were standing close to her, bowed deeply to them, and tears fell on the white floor tiles:

“Teachers, thank you for believing in me.”

After bowing, Fu Yi Wen straightened up, wiped her face haphazardly, turned and looked fixedly at Xu Rong Feng in the office chair, and said decisively:

“Headmaster, I agree to check the surveillance and redo the paper.”

“Fu Yi Wen—”

“Teacher Tang, Teacher Gu, I know you’re doing this for my own good, afraid that the students will gossip about me behind my back after hearing the news. I’m not that smart of a kid, my grades are all earned through hard work. I didn’t cheat. I didn’t, so I’m not afraid of being investigated. No one can wrong me!”

“…”