After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 203 Victim Blaming Theory

Chapter 203: Chapter 203 Victim Blaming Theory

"If only I knew earlier, what’s the point of saying that now?"

Mu Tiantian directly interrupted her, "Do you really think you’ve acted so well? It’s just that some people are indifferent, while others are blind and heartless."

Shi Yaoguang waited until she had finished speaking, then echoed, "Tiantian is right."

Mu Tiantian immediately rewarded her with a brilliant smile.

Shi Rusong and Wei Lan were hearing this for the first time.

At first, they were somewhat swayed by the words.

But as they heard more, they still thought it was Shi Yaoguang’s fault.

If she hadn’t provoked others first, why would they bully her?

With so many students at this school, why don’t those bullies go after someone else?

When she was bullied, she shouldn’t just blame others endlessly.

The first thing she should do is reflect on herself.

Reflect on whether she had done something wrong.

After Shi Rusong expressed his opinion, the way the classmates around him looked at him changed.

At the same time, they felt a realization, as if this were to be expected.

The strained relationship between Shi Yaoguang and the Shi Family must have its reasons.

Now, it seems, that reason also has to do with Shi Rusong.

Shi Yaoguang did not comment on this, but Tang Jiu unexpectedly spoke up, "Mr. Shi, I must disagree with your views."

"Whether it’s the cold violence from family servants or school bullying, Shi Yaoguang was a victim back then."

Tang Jiu was solemn as he spoke, "As a victim, the fact that she was able to protect herself is already no small feat, what right do you have to ask for more?"

"Victim blaming is always absurd."

"I didn’t expect that, as Shi Yaoguang’s father, your first thought upon learning she was bullied was not to stand up for your own daughter, but to put the blame on her."

"Don’t you feel that as a father, you’re failing your duty?"

Shi Rusong, who was accustomed to high status, was being scolded to his face for the first time; his complexion was as dark as a burnt pancake.

"How I conduct myself is none of your concern, young man!"

Hearing his hostile tone, Tang Jiu shrugged, "You can’t say that; we are all part of the same circle. Mr. Shi, you could hurt feelings with such comments."

Upon hearing this, Shi Rusong frowned, "Are you suggesting that you know me?"

"I don’t know you, but... you should have heard of my father," Tang Jiu replied.

Shi Rusong looked eager to hear more, and Tang Jiu stated, "My father is Tang Yanzhi."

"Tang... Tang Yanzhi?" Shi Rusong looked incredulous, "You mean Mayor Tang?"

Tang Jiu replied with a smile that did not break into words.

Seeing this, Shi Rusong knew he had guessed correctly.

This was the son of Mayor Tang!

Thinking of what he had just said, Shi Rusong really lost his nerve.

He immediately changed his tune, "What Tang nephew said isn’t unreasonable, I was too impetuous."

Tang Jiu curled his lip, "It’s good that you’ve come to your senses. After all, Shi Yaoguang is your daughter. If she truly breaks away from you, you might regret it, as you may never get the chance to make amends."

This left Shi Rusong wavering, unsure of the relationship between Tang Jiu and Shi Yaoguang, so he was somewhat conflicted, "May I know, Tang nephew, what is your relationship with... my daughter?"

Tang Jiu returned the question, "That depends on who you’re referring to: Shi Yaoguang or Qingqing?"

A single question revealed the closeness of their relationship through how he addressed her.

Without hesitation, Shi Rusong replied, "Of course I’m talking about Qingqing."

After speaking, he glanced at Shi Yaoguang with disappointment and asserted firmly, "We have already severed ties with Shi Yaoguang. From now on, her affairs have nothing to do with us, whatever she does out there is of no concern to us."

"Really?"

"Of course!" Shi Rusong’s tone was firm, "I’ve expressed my attitude more than once, Shi Yaoguang is Shi Yaoguang, she will have nothing to do with the Shi Family in the future."

Tang Jiu’s lips curved into a smile, "Mr. Shi has quite the resolve."

Shi Rusong followed with a laugh, "If Tang’s nephew approves of what uncle has done, then uncle is very happy."

Shi Yaoguang smiled, "That’s natural."

After Tang Jiu and Shi Rusong exchanged pleasantries, Shi Rusong repeated the matter of cutting ties with Shi Yaoguang once more.

Shi Yaoguang was pleased with the situation, with only Shi Yiqing maintaining a facade of harmony on her own.

...

"The class is about to start, why is everyone standing at the door?"

The voice of the Dean of Students came from around the corner of the corridor.

All eyes turned to look, and there stood the Dean of Students and the principal together.

Someone asked directly, "Dean, why are you appearing together with the principal? Is it the end of the world coming early?"

"Go go go, stop your glib talk"

The Dean of Students chastised with a smile, then turned his gaze towards Shi Yiqing.

"The principal and I are here today to investigate a certain matter."

"Investigate? Investigate what?"

Everyone felt a jolt of anxiety.

The Dean of Students directly said, "We’ve received a tip-off that the exam papers for the monthly test have been stolen."

At these words, everyone was afraid to make a sound for a moment.

They all were at a loss for words, unsure of what to say.

The Dean of Students looked at them and said, "I was originally going to announce this over the loudspeaker, but since you are all here, I’ll say it now."

At these words, everyone held their breath, waiting for what he would say next.

The Dean of Students went on, "In light of the leaked questions in this month’s test, and some students’ scores clearly not matching reality, we have decided to have a select few students retake the exam."

Upon hearing ’a select few students’, everyone subconsciously looked in the direction of Shi Yaoguang.

’A select few students’, wasn’t that referring to her?

Shi Yaoguang, feeling everyone’s eyes on her, suddenly turned pale.

Seeing her reaction, everyone thought she certainly would not dare retake the exam.

The Dean of Students continued, "To ensure fairness and justice, the students I am about to call can retake the exam. Of course, if any of you are confident that you can do well in the retake, you can raise your hand to sign up for it. Alright, now I will start reading the names."

"Rocket Class: Shi Yiqing, Zhao Yicheng..."

Hearing the first name called by the Dean of Students, everyone had a feeling of inevitability.

After all, Shi Yiqing had helped to steal the test papers.

No matter what her intentions were, she certainly had seen the papers herself.

Since she had seen them, naturally, her scores would not count.

Therefore, it was only logical for her to retake the exam.

It was a rationale clear to everyone, and Shi Yiqing understood it as well.

But she didn’t have the thick skin that Shi Yaoguang had, ready to be exposed at any moment.

Just thinking about what she might have to face, her face turned a few shades paler.

Seeing her like this, the onlookers were puzzled, "Shi Yiqing looks so pale, what’s wrong with her?"

"Could it be that she doesn’t want to retake the test?"

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