The Obsessive Tycoon Claims the Deserted Heiress
Chapter 95 - 094: Does the school want to expel me?

Chapter 95: 094: Does the school want to expel me?

To Qin Huai, Yu Zhi was the first and only friend she had truly cared for since entering this school.

Yu Zhi’s family situation was rather complicated. If the principal couldn’t withstand the pressure from those parents, she might not even have anyone left to help her.

Qin Huai didn’t want to see that happen, nor did she want to lose this friend because of baseless rumors.

"It’s fine. They can’t do anything to me." Yu Zhi patted her shoulder, signaling her not to overthink.

But to Qin Huai, those words felt entirely different.

She gazed at the other girl with a complicated expression, the words stuck in her throat ultimately left unsaid as she let out a long sigh.

Halfway through the second class in the afternoon, Director Sun Xuemei from the Educational Affairs Office appeared at the classroom door.

She often wore a stern expression, paired with her habit of wearing only black or white clothing. Many students teased her behind her back, giving her the nickname "Old Witch."

Although most disliked her, whenever she stood in front of them, they dared not make a sound, some even trying to lower their presence as much as possible.

Sun Xuemei scanned the classroom sharply with her eyes: "Where is Classmate Yu Zhi?"

At her words, everyone’s gaze instinctively turned to the back row, near the trash can.

Yu Zhi put down her pen, stood up unhurriedly, and replied with an indifferent expression: "What do you need from me?"

"Follow me outside." Sun Xuemei’s tone wasn’t particularly pleasant, and there was even a trace of disdain in her eyes when she looked at Yu Zhi’s face.

Yu Zhi followed her into the principal’s office.

Inside, aside from Zhou Xiaoqian, the principal, Ji Jingchen, the homeroom teacher for Class Seven, was also present.

She greeted them briefly before finding an empty seat and sitting down.

Seeing her casual and nonchalant attitude, Sun Xuemei felt inexplicably irritated and was about to step forward to lecture her when Zhou Xiaoqian spoke first.

"Classmate Yu, you’ve heard the rumors going around the school, haven’t you?" He leaned forward slightly, skillfully brewed a cup of tea, and slid it toward her.

This level of courtesy—frankly—was a bit excessive.

Standing to the side, Sun Xuemei had never seen the principal treat any student so warmly before. She was too shocked to speak.

"Yes." Yu Zhi didn’t stand on ceremony. She took a sip from the teacup and said, "Are you planning to expel me?"

A flicker of anticipation flashed in her eyes, as if she were hoping she could be expelled right away.

Zhou Xiaoqian paused in his movements, frowning: "Who told you that?"

"Isn’t that the case?"

"I called you here today to ask how you think the school should handle this situation."

Not to mention that she was someone who had connections with Xue Xiongsen, Shengde’s school atmosphere didn’t tolerate such absurd and superstitious rumors at all.

"Ask me?" Hearing that she wasn’t going to get expelled, Yu Zhi’s enthusiasm visibly waned. She placed the cup back on the table and said, "You can handle it however you see fit."

Zhou Xiaoqian: "..."

He studied Yu Zhi closely. From start to finish, she had remained calm, seemingly unaffected by any of it, which made him regard her even more highly.

Only those who faced challenges with steadfast composure could bear great responsibilities later in life.

A smile appeared on Zhou Xiaoqian’s face, even causing fine lines at the corners of his eyes to show. "Alright, I’ll leave this matter to Director Sun to handle."

Being named out of nowhere nearly caused Sun Xuemei to choke on her own saliva. She coughed lightly: "Principal, I can’t suppress this matter. You see..."

If there were a solution, she wouldn’t even be standing here now.

Zhou Xiaoqian shot her a sidelong glance: "Director Sun, how long have you been at Shengde?"

"Nearly six years now."

"Six years, and you still can’t see through the antics of these students?"

Zhou Xiaoqian didn’t believe in the "Unlucky Star" rumor. Too many coincidences wouldn’t hold up under scrutiny, which could only mean someone was doing it deliberately.

His comment seemed to awaken Sun Xuemei. Reflecting on the fantastical stories told by the students, even she couldn’t fully believe them deep down.

"Principal, I will definitely handle this appropriately." Sun Xuemei took a deep breath, and after coming to her realization, her expression no longer showed hesitation.

"Alright, get to it then." Zhou Xiaoqian waved her off while simultaneously telling Yu Zhi to return to class and continue her studies.

It was class time, and the hallway was deathly silent.

Ji Jingchen lowered his gaze to the girl standing shorter than his shoulder, his eyes reflecting concern. "Don’t take the school rumors too seriously."

After Yu Zhi joined Class Seven, things had been happening one after another. Whether it was Yu Nian, Zhou Lu, or the current rumors, none were scenarios he wanted to see.

Although others always came looking for trouble with her first, she was still just a girl under nineteen, likely more fragile deep down.

"I don’t care." She had never allowed herself to be hurt by something—or someone—not worth it.

Yu Zhi looked at the boys and girls running laps on the playground. Everything seemed so vibrant and full of life, yet she just couldn’t stand being trapped in such an environment.

It felt like school wasn’t a place she was meant to be.

Ji Jingchen couldn’t tell if he believed her words, but he didn’t bring up such a depressing topic again.

He smiled warmly: "The monthly exams are the day after tomorrow. How’s your preparation going?"

The monthly exams... She had completely forgotten they were coming.

Yu Zhi furrowed her brows and replied perfunctorily, "Pretty okay, I guess."

"Alright, I look forward to seeing you get a good score."

"I’ll try my best." To barely pass.

The two parted ways at the door of the Class Seven classroom. Inside, Qin Huai had been anxiously waiting, and her heart finally settled when she saw Yu Zhi’s figure.

As soon as she returned to her seat, Qin Huai leaned closer. "Are you okay? Was it the principal just now? What did they say?"

She fired off three questions in a row, leaving Yu Zhi unsure how to answer first. She simply shook her head. "They’ll handle it."

"That’s good. It scared me half to death." Qin Huai whispered, glancing at the podium for fear of being caught by the teacher.

Just as she was about to look away, her eyes accidentally locked with Lu Li’s in the front-left corner.

The two held eye contact for a few seconds before Qin Huai turned her gaze away again. "Lu Li... he’s really worried about you." She pulled a slip of paper out of her drawer and handed it to Yu Zhi.

Yu Zhi leaned against the white wall, casually scanning the conversation on the note.

This must have been written after Sun Xuemei called her out, with Lu Li asking Qin Huai about what had happened.

"Why didn’t you guys use WeChat?" Yu Zhi asked, raising an eyebrow in confusion.

What era was this? People still passed notes?

Qin Huai: "..."

Is that really the point?

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