Chapter 79: Chapter 78 Principal Xue Zhong's Decision

Principal's office.

Principal Xue Zhong, Assistant Qin Hong, and Dean of the Art College Shu Fugai gathered together.

"Dean Shu, why don't you tell us how you plan to handle this matter with your niece?"

Xue Zhong sat in his office chair with a dark expression, spinning his laptop so that the screen faced Shu Fugai.

Shu Fugai furrowed his brows, not quite understanding Principal Tan's intention.

He looked at the computer, where the surveillance video from last night's school celebration control room was playing.

In the video, his niece and the boy who was always by her side were the main characters—if he remembered correctly, the boy was called Bi Jian.

On the screen, after the control room staff left, the two of them sneaked up to the central control desk.

Bi Jian was hunching over, looking around cautiously, and then he whispered to Shu Yinyin,

"Yinyin, are we sure this is a good idea? What if something really bad happens?"

Onscreen, Shu Yinyin turned her head to look at Bi Jian: "What's there to be afraid of? The stage is just over two meters high, right? It won't kill them! At most, they'll get hurt a bit."

Bi Jian looked hesitant: "But this... this is the celebration, isn't it?"

But Shu Yinyin's face held a cold smirk: "That's exactly why, since it's the celebration, I want to make Lin Xinyue and Gu Yu embarrass themselves in front of the whole school!"

"Competing with me for the Haidong Image Ambassador? Watch how I crush her!"

After saying this, Shu Yinyin didn't wait for Bi Jian to try to stop her again; she pressed a red button in the middle of the central control desk.

At this point, Shu Fugai couldn't watch anymore, he didn't need to guess what happened next!

"Bastards!"

He clenched his fist and slammed it down on the table, trembling with rage.

He had never imagined that last night's accident was actually orchestrated by his most beloved niece, Shu Yinyin!

No wonder when he called last night's control room staff this morning to ask about what happened, the control room staff kept being evasive and did not answer the questions directly.

He thought the staff were trying to shirk their responsibility!

And he gave them a piece of his mind for it!

But it turned out they were just saving his face, not exposing him on the spot!

Shu Fugai prided himself on his integrity and illustrious reputation in the arts. Although he was arrogant, he always managed to maintain a clean public image.

But now, his beloved niece had completely tarnished his reputation!

No, this wasn't just embarrassing!

It was as if his face had been peeled off and thrown to the ground, then trampled underfoot!

How humiliating!

"Dean Shu, please tell us how you intend to deal with this? Don't say that I didn't give you face; I have given you many chances already. Do you remember how your niece got into Haidong in the first place?"

"I abused my privileges to help you get her in. Over the years you secured many advantages for her, and I turned a blind eye.

"But this time, I don't want to give you any more leeway."

"If I continue to give you face, I will lose mine!"

Xue Zhong slapped his face, the smacking audible.

Shu Fugai looked at Principal Xue, the crisp slaps hitting as if they were on his own face!

He knew why Principal Xue was so angry this time.

The reason lay in the fact that last night's school celebration was extraordinary, with modestly famous officials and media from Modu invited!

What was Xue Zhong's goal?

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In recent years, they were constantly overshadowed by Fuchen University, and even Jitong University was starting to bypass them.

If Haidong didn't make some noise soon, the whole country might forget that Modu even had a Haidong University!

And what happened?

Principal Xue's meticulous preparations and cordial reception were nearly ruined by an obscure student!

If it weren't for the students Gu Yu and Lin Xinyue insisting on finishing their performance last night, Haidong University wouldn't be gaining reputation, but rather, it could become the butt of jokes for the next year or two!

Shu Fugai lowered his head, his facial expression changing. He knew that if he couldn't come up with a reasonable solution today, Principal Xue would not let it slide.

After pondering seriously for a moment, he raised his head.

"Here's what we'll do: I'll have my niece apologize to the injured student, and then I'll personally visit those two students to express my concern."

Shu Fugai carefully considered. The incident could be made a big deal of or be downplayed.

After all, the celebration did come to a successful conclusion, and as for why to deal with this matter, it was mainly to quell the anger in Principal Xue's heart.

As for the two students, Gu Yu and Lin Xinyue, they're just kids.

A simple apology should suffice to settle the issue.

He could find time to personally comfort them later on, perhaps moving them deeply.

"Is that all? Old Shu, oh old Shu, you really do coddle your charges. I thought you would let me expel your scheming niece,"

"And this is what you come up with?"

Xue Zhong curled his lips, still unsatisfied in his heart.

Truthfully, he did not like Shu Fugai's niece at all. If Shu Fugai could bear to part with her, he would be overjoyed.

Such a person staying in Haidong would only tarnish the school's reputation.

Who knows when she might cause another problem?

But he did not use his authority to openly snub Shu Fugai's face.

He knew that Shu Fugai was someone who valued his reputation highly, and if he resorted to brute force, even as the principal, the old man would spit back in his face.

His words were meant to coax something more out of Shu Fugai's pocket.

Shu Fugai, crafty with age, clearly understood Xue Zhong's intentions.

Smilingly, he said, "Heh, Principal, as you know, I Old Shu have no children of my own, only this precious niece. Her family entrusted her to my care, and I couldn't refuse."

"How about this! I'll give up two graduate recommendation spots under my control for these two students. If they want them, I'll arrange for them to bypass the exams this year!"

With a clenched jaw, Shu Fugai voiced his ultimate concession.

As a dean with a hand in the inner workings of the school, it was normal for him to have some resources.

This year, after much toil, he had managed to secure two graduate recommendation spots.

Originally, one was prepared for his niece, and the other was to pull in some favors.

But now, Xue Zhong's intentions were clear.

Either he had to bleed to satisfy Xue Zhong, or his niece would have to leave. S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

It wasn't easy to get his niece into the university, and he had already made a promise to his cousin that he would ensure a trouble-free graduation.

Now in her third year, if Shu Yinyin were to be expelled because of this incident,

He would have no face to return home for the New Year and face his cousin and his cousin's wife.

To ensure Shu Yinyin could continue at Haidong, he had no choice but to give up the graduate recommendation for her.

"Agreed!"

Only then did Xue Zhong nod in satisfaction.

He knew Shu Fugai had bent as far as he could.

Push any further, and the old man would surely lose his temper.

He pondered further, "And what about Bi Jian? I see that he is quite close to your niece; could it be that he's her boyfriend?"

Xue Zhong chuckled.

Shu Fugai waved his hand dismissively, "I don't care what happens to that kid; deal with him as you see fit! Even expelling him is fine; he has nothing to do with me."

Xue Zhong nodded, then turned to Assistant Qin Hong, "Alright, expel this Bi Jian! Assistant Qin, go and make the arrangements now."

"If there's nothing else, then I'll be going. I will go to my niece and apologize right away,"

Shu Fugai stood up, his face darkening by a shade.

Today he had been shaved of a layer of skin and a layer of oil!

"Go ahead."

Xue Zhong did not hold him back, nodding casually.

"Bang—"

Shu Fugai closed the door.

"Thud thud!"

Xue Zhong had just gotten up and was about to stretch when the office door was knocked on again.

"Who is it?"

"It's me, Old Bo from the Medical College, Cheng Dai Zhengguo sent me to discuss a matter with you."

"Come in!"