"Your sister has nothing to do with me!"
Zhou Rui Shu's face turned red, and tears were about to fall.
This expression, as if she had suffered all the grievances, who would have thought that she was the perpetrator?
Su Xiao Ba was almost amused to death. As expected, there are all sorts of birds in a big forest!
How can someone with such a good appearance be so shameless?
Seeing his daughter so distressed and wronged, Zhou Yuan couldn't care about anything else.
"Principal Gu, are you sure you want to offend me for a few country bumpkins?"
His face turned completely cold, as if he was about to fall out with Principal Gu.
"I am only responsible for my students and for Seventh Middle School!" Principal Gu said forcefully.
Principal Gu now had only one thought: this matter must be resolved today.
According to his previous plan, he could take his time, but now, it was obviously impossible.
If things got out of hand, even if they erupted, they must be rooted out once and for all.
Otherwise, when people leave, countless troubles will remain!
As the principal, he could not stand by and watch the future of Seventh Middle School be plagued by hidden dangers.
Zhou Yuan stared at Principal Gu for a full three minutes.
He finally realized that staying any longer would not solve the current problem.
It was better to leave.
"Let's go, Xiao Rui, Dad will take you home! Let's see who dares to stop us!"
After returning home, he would discuss with his family that this stubborn Principal of Seventh Middle School should be dealt with!
However, the children from the Su family were very firm and blocked the way of the Zhou father and daughter, resolutely preventing them from passing.
Their demeanor was exactly like those who would dare to pull down the emperor if they could shed their skin.
"What does this mean? Are you trying to control my personal freedom?"
Zhou Yuan was furious and was about to erupt!
Just then, a loud voice broke the tense atmosphere that was about to explode.
"I also think this matter must be investigated thoroughly!"
Hearing the familiar voice, Zhou Yuan's heart tightened, and he instinctively looked in the direction of the sound.
As expected, Director Li had arrived!
"Director Li, why are you here?"
"What? Can't I come?"
Director Li glanced at Zhou Yuan, clearly not having a good expression.
Although Zhou Yuan was arrogant outside, he did not dare to be too presumptuous when facing his immediate superior!
He stood meekly in front of Director Li, wanting to explain something, but did not say it.
It was Principal Gu who quickly walked up to Director Li and said with a smile, "I didn't expect Director Li to come in person!"
"Principal Gu, I'm sorry, I didn't expect that the cadre I manage would cause so much trouble for your work!" Director Li shook Principal Gu's hand and apologized sincerely.
Principal Gu understood that Director Li knew about what happened at Seventh Middle School and had rushed over specifically.
However, how did Director Li know about this matter?
He had not called Director Li.
Could it be that these children from the Su family had some powerful backing, forcing Director Li to come in person?
"Director, you are too polite, I dare not accept it!"
"You are the victim, what is there to dare not accept? Don't you see that the person who caused trouble is still standing there and refusing to apologize?"
Director Li looked at Zhou Yuan's appearance with disappointment. He was still standing there waiting for praise, not apologizing at this time?
However, Zhou Yuan did not understand the look from his immediate superior and was still frantically thinking about how to shift all the blame!
Director Li couldn't help but frown, let out a snort from his nostrils, and turned away from Zhou Yuan, lest he be angered to death.
The Zhou family was also a family with a heritage. He originally thought that people from such a family should be good, but who knew they were like this!
It was understandable to tolerate minor mistakes in the past, but what had he done this time?
Not wanting to be bothered by Zhou Yuan's affairs anymore, Director Li started chatting with Principal Gu.
"I heard that there is a very capable student who almost got a perfect score!"
Hearing this, Zhou Yuan became even more flustered.
He had been too careless. He originally thought it was just a small matter, but who knew that even Director Li would come in person.
It had come to this point, what should he do?
Apologize?
Wouldn't that mean he was wrong?
Principal Gu, without any reservations, directly pulled Su Xiao Tian over and introduced her to Director Li.
"This student is called Su Xiao Tian, and she is the one who scored a high score of 396."
After speaking, he glanced at Zhou Yuan and continued.
"It's a pity that this score was previously impersonated, and our Seventh Middle School almost missed such an excellent child!"
It was not that the child missed Seventh Middle School, but that Seventh Middle School missed this child.
Su Xiao Tian was not shy. Although it was her first time meeting Director Li, she greeted him generously and performed commendably.
"Not bad, not bad, young student, you are very capable! I have seen that set of test papers, and it is difficult!"
Director Li felt that if he did that set of papers himself, he would not be able to score more than 360 points.
Yet, this little girl in front of him scored 396.
Was this the result of a great teacher nurturing a talented student?
"Director, Su Xiao Tian's scores in mathematics and science and chemistry are full marks. Her scores in Chinese and politics and history were only deducted due to issues with the test paper."
Principal Gu was excited when he talked about this topic.
The shock he felt when he saw these test papers earlier was indescribable. In short, he was so happy that he almost forgot his own name.
The surrounding parents already knew that Su Xiao Tian's grades were good, but they didn't realize how good they were.
When they heard Principal Gu's introduction, they were directly impacted.
A student whose grades in almost every subject were full marks was incredibly impressive.
Several parents couldn't help but look at their own children. Their children, who they had previously thought were quite outstanding, now seemed dim and lackluster.
As expected, other people's children are more outstanding!
Director Li carefully examined Su Xiao Tian and praised her repeatedly.
"Indeed, not bad. Young student, I heard that you are a disciple of Professor Chi Ge Chi?"
Director Li's words caused many people present to be shocked again.
Many people in the capital knew who Chi Ge was!
Once, Chi Ge was a well-known literary giant in the capital!
Later, he had an accident and had been out of the public eye for years.
But this did not diminish his status in the hearts of many people in the capital.
Recently, it was heard that Professor Chi Ge had returned, but the specific situation was not very clear.
At this moment, hearing Director Li say that the little girl in front of him was a disciple of Professor Chi Ge Chi, how could they not be surprised?
How old was this child?
Hadn't Professor Chi Ge Chi not appeared for seven or eight years, or even longer?
Could such a young child really be a disciple of Professor Chi Ge Chi?
But Director Li seemed to have no reason to lie, right?
"Yes, Director Li. I became a disciple of Professor Chi four years ago!"
Su Xiao Tian said this with the same generosity and composure.
"As expected of a child taught by Professor Chi, she is different."
Chi Yi Yuan looked at Director Li thoughtfully. Did this Director Li have any connection with his grandfather?
Just as he was thinking, he heard Director Li sigh, "I am also a student of Professor Chi. However, I am just his old student!"
Student and disciple were two different concepts.
Decades had passed, and Director Li still regretted that he was not outstanding enough to be favored by Professor Chi and become an indoor disciple.
Now, seeing such a young child as Professor Chi's disciple, he was truly envious, and even a little jealous.
Principal Gu finally reacted at this time, and his gaze towards Su Xiao Tian became more meaningful.
This child was indeed a treasure!
"No wonder she is so capable at such a young age!"
Su Xiao Tian knew that Chi Ge's identity was not ordinary, but she really didn't expect him to have such a status in the cultural circles of the capital.
Thinking back to when she became a disciple, she felt she had made a huge profit!
And Chi Yi Yuan looked at Su Xiao Tian with more admiration and melancholy.
There really were differences between people.
Xiao Tian was indeed her grandfather's disciple, but he was also her grandfather's grandson, taught and raised by his side since childhood. How could he not be as outstanding as Xiao Tian?
Su Xiao Tian also thought of Chi Yi Yuan at this time.
She quickly pulled Chi Yi Yuan and said to Director Li, "Director Li, this is Chi Yi Yuan, Grandpa Chi's biological grandson."
She could feel that Director Li had feelings for Grandpa Chi, and this feeling was pure admiration.
"Biological grandson?"
Director Li was indeed extremely surprised.
He looked her up and down for a while before saying, "Indeed, you resemble him. Good, good, your appearance proves that Professor Chi has returned!"
"Your name is Chi Yi Yuan, right? How is your grandfather doing? I haven't seen him for more than ten years, and I miss him very much!" Director Li took Chi Yi Yuan's hand, his voice filled with emotion.
Chi Yi Yuan subtly withdrew his hand. He was not used to being close to strangers.
"Grandfather is in good health, thank you for your concern. Grandfather will be very happy when he knows!"
Chi Yi Yuan replied with composure and a calm demeanor.
Director Li had to sigh, the children taught by the professor were indeed different, both of them were so outstanding.
Principal Gu obviously did not expect that by organizing a recruitment exam, he would encounter Professor Chi's disciple and grandson. It was truly fortunate!
Children taught by Professor Chi would not be too bad.
The excited Principal Gu suddenly saw the Su brothers blocking the way of the Zhou father and daughter.
These children came together. Su Xiao Tian was Professor Chi's indoor disciple, and Chi Yi Yuan was Professor Chi's grandson. Then what about the others?
It was likely that even if they hadn't been officially recognized, they were also taught by Professor Chi.
No wonder the children who came from the northwest had such good exam results!
They made a profit, they made a profit!
Zhou Yuan stood by the side, almost dumbfounded.
He was also involved in the cultural circle, so how could he not know the name Chi Ge?
The children he had looked down upon before, whom he thought were poor country folk, turned out to have such identities.
He had kicked an iron plate by relying on his power this time!
It had to be said that Zhou Yuan was a person who could bend and stretch. He had felt that he shouldn't apologize to the children before, but now, he had no such worries at all.
Apologizing to a few country bumpkins from the northwest was a matter of face.
But apologizing to Professor Chi's disciple and grandson was not a matter of face.
"Director, I was wrong. I was blinded by greed. I was wrong. Please forgive me this time!"
After seeing the reality clearly, Zhou Yuan stopped pretending and immediately begged Director Li tearfully.
Director Li looked at him and finally shook his head.
Zhou Yuan did not understand Director Li's meaning. He had already apologized!
"Director, I truly know I was wrong. I will reform and start anew in the future."
"Director, please consider that I was also acting out of love for my daughter, which led me to do such shameful things. It is understandable, please forgive me this time."
He decisively attributed his wrongdoing to his love for his daughter.
In fact, it was indeed out of love for his daughter.
For his daughter, he had done so many foolish things.
Yes, that's it!
But Director Li still shook his head.
"Zhou Yuan, you are also an old hand in the education system, yet you have become so muddled! It truly breaks my heart!"
Love for one's daughter has a bottom line!
Love that breaks the bottom line is not love!
Zhou Yuan wished he could kneel before Director Li, as long as Director Li forgave him.
"Director, I truly know I was wrong. I was confused this time, and it won't happen again. I will work hard and serve the people in the future!"
"You can go back first. The final decision on this matter is not up to me!"
Director Li waved his hand, unwilling to say more.
The higher leaders had already spoken. He was lucky not to be implicated, let alone forgiven!
Zhou Rui Shu was completely stunned by this time.
She didn't know who Chi Ge was, nor did she know how much power Director Li had.
She just watched her father apologize and admit his mistakes, yet he was not forgiven.
She even doubted if she was seeing things correctly!
Wasn't her father very powerful? Why was he being suppressed like this?
"Dad, why do I have to admit I'm wrong?" Zhou Rui Shu tugged at Zhou Yuan's sleeve and asked.
"Why admit I'm wrong? Isn't it all for you?" The anger of not being forgiven completely erupted when he saw Zhou Rui Shu, the culprit.
Zhou Rui Shu flinched as she looked at Zhou Yuan's angry face.
"Dad, what's wrong with me?"
What did she do wrong? Didn't her father always say that she was the treasure of their family and couldn't be wronged?
"If it weren't for your momentary anger, insisting that I deal with them, would I have provoked someone I shouldn't have?"
Zhou Yuan regretted it to the point of tearing his hair out when he thought that this little girl was Professor Chi Ge Chi's indoor disciple!
It was all this damned girl's fault. Who else could she have picked a fight with but the disciple of Professor Chi?
Did she even consider if she was worthy!
Now, even he was implicated.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yuan, who had always doted on his daughter, unhesitatingly slapped Zhou Rui Shu.
"Slap"
After a crisp sound, Zhou Rui Shu covered her face and was stunned, looking at her father in disbelief.
Her father, who was once familiar, now looked ferocious and twisted.
Zhou Rui Shu looked at her father, who seemed like a stranger, and couldn't believe that this was the father who had always been obedient to her.
Did Dad hit her?
Zhou Rui Shu couldn't accept this reality and ran out crying.
Zhou Yuan looked at his hand, also in disbelief that he had actually hit Xiao Rui!
Among the children in the family, he loved this daughter the most. Why did he hit his most beloved child?
[Author's Note]
This is the first chapter today, and I will try my best to add more. As always, I ask for your votes! As the saying goes, having dreams in your heart gives you direction. Time's dream is to have more votes flying over...