“Second sister, you want Linlin to transfer schools?”
Liu Yuemin: “Things have escalated to this point. It’s also this child’s fault for not being more diligent. Having him with Rui Rui will give them some mutual support.”
Chen Lishu didn't say anything. She beckoned to Gu Lin and called the child over. “Tell your third aunt why you got into a fight with your classmate. Don’t be afraid, your third aunt is here.”
Gu Lin: “Sun Xiaozhuang bullies the students in class because he’s tall and strong. He often bullies me too. He makes me do chores, spits in our lunch, and if anyone resists, he’ll get people to beat them up.” Da Feng Novel Network
Liu Yuemin: “Why didn’t you mention this to me?”
Gu Lin pursed his lips and said that they wouldn’t help, and would probably scold him for being a coward.
Chen Lishu frowned. This was already school bullying.
Even though Gu Lin and the others were only in fourth grade, Chen Lishu didn't believe in excuses like children being too young to understand or not knowing any better. Upbringing had nothing to do with not knowing any better.
“I don’t want to go to school anymore,” Gu Lin suddenly said.
Gu Xingmin: “How old are you? What will you do if you don’t go to school?”
“I’ll go sell vegetables with you. It wasn’t my fault in the first place, so there’s no way I’m apologizing to him in front of the whole school.” The young boy bit his lip tightly, his stubborn eyes glistening with unshed tears of grievance.
Chen Lishu knew that this child must have suffered too much injustice at school, leading to his aversion to learning.
If this problem wasn't resolved thoroughly, it would remain a psychological shadow for him.
Chen Lishu: “You did nothing wrong. You don’t need to apologize to anyone. On the contrary, your classmate needs to apologize to you.”
Liu Yuemin: “Third sister-in-law, the other party has connections in the Education Bureau. If you don’t apologize, that woman said no school will accept Linlin.”
“Second sister, don’t worry. Leave this matter to me.”
When Gu Xingdong entered, he happened to overhear her last sentence. After changing into slippers, he walked over. “Handle what?”
Li Xiulan recounted the entire story to her son again.
“I think the other party’s parents are unreasonable. They haven’t even educated their own child properly, and they’re forcing us to transfer.”
Gu Xingdong glanced at his nephew, who was shrinking back timidly, and didn’t say anything.
Soon, Li Xiulan and Zhao Qiuyue went to cook. Gu Xingdong asked, “It shouldn’t be too busy at the store this season, right? What has second brother been doing lately?”
As soon as Gu Xingmin met his gaze, he instinctively flinched.
His third brother’s eyes were dark and deep, as if he could see into people’s hearts.
Liu Yuemin: “There are many vendors outside, which has siphoned off a lot of business from the store. We couple are also a bit worried. The remaining vegetables won’t be fresh if left overnight. Your second brother has been thinking about going to the lower levels to see if he can collect some cheaper vegetables, so we can save some money.”
“Yes, yes. These past two months have been difficult. I know a fruit seller. I was thinking if the store could also sell fruit.”
Gu Xingdong: “No matter how busy you are, pay attention to the children’s matters.”
Gu Xingmin was stunned for a moment. “Yes, yes. Your second sister-in-law and I suffered from a lack of education. No matter what, we must support their schooling.”
Gu Xingdong frowned.
“Selling vegetables is also good. Instead of just thinking about saving costs, you should think about selling more. Many factories have canteens.”
Hearing his words, Gu Xingmin and his wife’s eyes lit up.
Gu Xingmin: “But don’t they all have dedicated suppliers? If we go halfway, can we make it?”
Chen Lishu: “Second brother, build good relationships with the canteen procurement staff. As long as the kickbacks are in place, they won’t care whose vegetables they are.”
Gu Xingmin was subtly excited.
After dinner, Gu Xingmin and his wife took the child home.
The next day, Chen Lishu first went out to handle some matters, and then drove to the school with Liu Yuemin.
“We agreed yesterday that you would apologize to classmate Sun Xiaozhuang in front of the entire school. Where are your parents? Why haven’t they come yet?” the teacher said, looking at Gu Lin, who was lowering his head and remaining silent, with evident disdain.
This child came from the countryside. His studies lagged behind, pulling down the overall class performance.
The woman with bright red lips shook her wavy hair. “Like parent, like child. Do you really think this matter can be glossed over if they don’t show up?”
“Knock, knock.” Chen Lishu knocked lightly on the door twice. Before being invited in, she had already walked inside.
“Mom, third aunt.” Gu Lin’s expression visibly relaxed when he saw her.
“Hello, teacher.”
Chen Lishu had deliberately dressed up before coming. She wore a chiffon blouse on top, black trousers below, and black thin-strap sandals. She had on delicate light makeup, and her hair was neatly pinned up in a bun at the back of her head.
The teacher and the woman were visibly stunned at their first glance of her.
“Are you Gu Lin’s…?”
“I am his second aunt. Here’s my business card.” Chen Lishu took out a recently made card from her handbag. The teacher took it with a stunned expression.
General Manager of a garment factory?
“Hello, hello.” The teacher quickly reached out. Liu Yuemin, seeing her fawning expression, wished she could spit in her face.
Chen Lishu did not accept.
“I heard that Linlin was bullied at school. This child is honest and wouldn’t dare tell his family if he was beaten. I am here today with only two requests: First, the classmate who hit him must apologize to him in front of everyone in the school. Second, he needs to be transferred to another class.”
The teacher’s smile was somewhat forced. “Comrade, do you have some misunderstanding? It was Gu Lin who hit a classmate, not the other way around.”
Sun Xiaozhuang’s mother also said with a displeased face, “It was clearly your child who hit someone, and you still want us to apologize. I’m telling you, my family has connections in the Education Bureau.”
“The Education Bureau isn’t run by your family.” With Chen Lishu by her side, Liu Yuemin’s courage involuntarily grew.
Chen Lishu took out a piece of paper from her handbag and placed it on the table. “This is classmate Gu Lin’s injury report. If you do not agree to apologize, I can take legal action against you.”
The woman was stunned, and then her face turned red with anger. “It was clearly your child who hit my son. I’m telling you, stop talking nonsense here. Believe it or not, if I just make a call, no school will dare to accept you.”
“Where is your principal’s office? I want to ask him if what this lady said is true. A place for educating people also judges people by their appearance?” Da Feng Novel
As soon as Chen Lishu finished speaking, a man in his fifties walked in. Gu Lin’s teacher immediately stood up from her seat. “Principal.”
The principal frowned. “Xiao Zhou, what’s going on?”
The teacher said, “It’s just two children arguing. I asked their parents to come over to understand the situation.”
“It’s not just about understanding the situation, is it?” Chen Lishu said expressionlessly. “My nephew has been bullied by classmates since he transferred here, causing him severe psychological and emotional trauma. He’s even afraid to resist when he’s beaten, and now he’s being slandered and threatened by his parents, who claim to have connections in the Education Bureau. Coincidentally, I know the director there. This matter needs to be thoroughly investigated.”