This news not only garnered widespread attention among students but also sent shockwaves through the faculty.
Huang Wenbai was astonished that his student could commit such a heinous act. Although he disliked students like Song Lingling, he did not wish for her to embark on such a path of no return.
"No, it can't be. Song Lingling and Su Xiaotian don't have such deep enmity," he mused.
"Teacher Huang, you need to pay closer attention to your students. Based on the current situation, this matter seems to be true!" the principal said with great sorrow.
As the principal, he was deeply pained that such an incident had occurred within the school. At that moment, he even regretted why he had initiated the establishment of this gifted class. How long had it been since this class began its enrollment? So many incidents had already transpired. If he had known, he wouldn't have recruited for this class. A group of young children, how could they be so troublesome?
But now, regret was futile. It was best to leave everything to the police to resolve. This class would definitely require stricter management in the future.
Huang Wenbai returned to his office with a heavy heart. This was real, truly real! The thought of a teenage girl being so vicious as to harm her classmate shattered his worldview in an instant.
Su Xiaotian did not want to dwell on the matter. She had clarified everything on the first day. As for the rest, for some reason, no one had approached her again. In any case, she had resumed her normal daily routine. At school, she was engrossed in reading and studying. Upon returning home, she translated documents, striving to earn money. The translation of this document further deepened Su Xiaotian's comprehension of text and her translation skills. Su Xiaotian believed that for the next document, she could translate it completely and accurately without relying on the system's provided reference tools.
Ten days later, Su Xiaotian finally completed the translation of the entire document. Holding the thick stack of translated papers, she was overjoyed. Tomorrow was the weekend, and she planned to ask her eldest brother to accompany her to the Dongfeng Electronics Factory to submit the translated manuscript.
Just then, Director Li arrived. Seeing the hurried Director Li, Su Xiaotian was quite surprised.
"Director Li, the submission deadline isn't until tomorrow, is it?" Su Xiaotian instinctively wondered if she had missed the submission deadline.
"Xiaotian, I heard something happened the day you left our factory?" Director Li placed a bag of apples he was carrying on the table and asked. As he spoke, he carefully observed Su Xiaotian, only relaxing once he was certain she was unharmed.
Su Xiaotian was taken aback. Had bad news traveled so fast? It shouldn't have!
"Xiaotian, if there are any translation needs in the future, I will send them to you. If I can't come myself, I will specifically arrange for someone to deliver them!" Director Li continued before Su Xiaotian could reply.
Su Xiaotian smiled and said, "Director Li, it's alright, that was just an accident!"
Director Li immediately replied, "Accidents are unacceptable!" Such talent must not be ruined by an accident!
"Director Li, may I ask how you found out?"
"I heard that the people in power in the Zhou family were all dismissed and investigated. Out of curiosity, I inquired." Director Li did not mention that his inquiry into the Zhou family was due to his own discord, even enmity, with them.
Hearing this news, Su Xiaotian was still quite surprised. If the local officials were all dismissed and investigated, it meant that everyone had problems. The Zhou family had truly brought about their own downfall.
Seeing Su Xiaotian's innocent and bewildered expression, Director Li couldn't help but share another piece of news. The people in power in the Wan family were also on the verge of collapse, with only a few clinging to survival. But at the current rate, they wouldn't last much longer. As he spoke of these matters, Director Li himself felt a sense of satisfaction. It was said that both families had engaged in many illegal dealings during a special period to rise to prominence, and in their ascent, they had stepped on the blood and shoulders of others. Now, as the walls crumbled, everyone pushed, and as the trees fell, the monkeys scattered. Not only did no one come to their aid, but many who had been wronged also emerged to expose them.
"Why?" Su Xiaotian asked, bewildered. If both families were in trouble, there must be other reasons, right?
"You don't know?" Director Li was very surprised. He had spoken to many people, and the consensus was that the Zhou and Wan families had offended someone they shouldn't have. And that someone was this little girl, Su Xiaotian. But why was this little girl acting as if she knew nothing?
"Should I know?" Su Xiaotian was even more confused.
"It's good that you don't know. It's good that you don't know!" Since Su Xiaotian was unaware, Director Li decided not to elaborate further.
"Director Li, since you're here, please take a look at the document I translated." Su Xiaotian said, handing the stack of translated manuscripts to Director Li.
Director Li exclaimed in surprise, "You've finished it?" He had assumed that after Su Xiaotian's near-death experience, she would be too upset to finish the translation, or perhaps hadn't even started it.
"Yes!" Su Xiaotian nodded calmly. Since Director Li was here, she might as well let him take it back, saving her a trip.
Director Li looked embarrassed. He hadn't brought any money with him today, assuming Su Xiaotian wouldn't have finished the translation. Seeing Director Li's awkwardness, Su Xiaotian understood.
"Is it alright if I collect my payment tomorrow?" Su Xiaotian asked.
Director Li quickly shook his head, "No, no. What if something else happens to you?"
"Tomorrow is the weekend. I'll have my brother accompany me!" Su Xiaotian said promptly.
Director Li readily agreed upon hearing this. It would be fine as long as her brother accompanied her. Little did he know, no matter which brother it was, they were no match for Su Xiaotian. Among the Su siblings, Su Xiaotian was the most skilled fighter.
Su Shouwen did not return that evening. Knowing that Su Xiaotian was going to the Dongfeng Electronics Factory, Su Ciliang readily offered to accompany her. Su Xiaotian had no choice but to let Su Ciliang accompany her to the factory. In truth, Su Xiaotian felt she could handle such matters herself. However, there was a kind of perceived weakness that stemmed from her brothers believing she was weak. If they thought she was weak, so be it; sometimes, one had to indulge their brothers' wishes.
Su Xiaotian obediently accompanied Su Ciliang to the Dongfeng Electronics Factory. Upon seeing the vast electronics factory, Su Ciliang was filled with emotion. But it was only a fleeting sentiment. When he saw Su Xiaotian receiving her payment, he was truly dumbfounded. Su Xiaotian received a payment of one thousand one hundred yuan, a thick stack of cash. This enormous remuneration left Su Ciliang astonished. So this was how one earned money? How had he never known that Xiaotian was so capable?