Chapter 219: Chapter 219 Ning Xiaodong’s Calculations
"Hitting someone is indeed wrong, but the reasons why matter."
Qin Yanyang, looking at the angry Huang Tingquan, said, "Besides teaching, a school’s duty is also to educate, to nurture. Especially in prominent institutions like Binhai University in the Divine Continent, where the students are about to step into society and need to establish correct values the most. Now, when a female student is bullied, shouldn’t the school, like a parent, step in to protect its students instead of forcing them to bow down and apologize to others? Who brought about this style of kowtowing and pandering to foreigners?"
Huang Tingquan’s face turned red with anger as he retorted, "Qin Yanyang, you’ve gone too far, watch your words. Do you know who you’re talking to?"
Qin Yanyang slightly smiled, looking at him and said, "Even if you’re not just a deputy principal of political work, but the principal himself, I would still speak out if there is injustice. What era are we in, still engaging in this slavish idolization of foreigners? Let me tell you, this is the Divine Continent, China. The people who should be protected first and foremost are the people of the Divine Continent. Yet, you make your own people suffer while trying to please and curry favor with a foreigner, which is a disgrace to the field of education."
"You... you..." Huang Tingquan, trembling with anger, pointed at Qin Yanyang and exclaimed, "You’ve crossed the line."
Ning Xiaodong also stepped up and said, "Yanyang, don’t be foolish. Even if Vice Principal Luu speaks up for you, it won’t help if you sabotage Young Master Li’s collaboration with the school."
Yang Wen listened on the side, shivering with fear.
She was moved by Qin Yanyang’s protection of her, but also worried that her sister-in-law might suffer repercussions because of her situation. Unable to hold back, she tugged at Qin Yanyang’s sleeve and said, "Sister-in-law, maybe... maybe you should accompany me to apologize to Young Master Li. I... it’s okay for me to bow."
Qin Yanyang looked into her eyes and shook his head, "Right is right, wrong is wrong. As long as you haven’t done anything wrong, neither your brother nor your sister-in-law will let you suffer the slightest injustice. Just because he’s a tycoon from Korea doesn’t mean he has the right to make my family bow."
With that, she became even more infuriated inside.
If Yang Wen weren’t Yang Fei’s cousin and had no relation to her, just an ordinary student, what would her fate be?
She would certainly have to apologize and make amends.
She might even be forced to do some dirty deeds.
Is this what those hypocritically righteous people call considering the bigger picture?
"Such arrogance, Qin Yanyang, do you really think you’re so influential because people usually defer to you? Let me tell you, this matter involves ten billion in funding for the school, and even the Binhai government is highly concerned. You better think this through," Ning Xiaodong said enviously, seeing Qin Yanyang’s determined stance to protect Yang Wen.
Mr. Huang also cautioned, "That’s right, Teacher Qin, you need to consider carefully. Once the higher-ups learn of your attitude, you might be dismissed. And you won’t be able to change the final outcome."
Qin Yanyang felt disgusted and said indifferently, "Fine, do whatever you want, but I’m taking Wenwen with me now."
Seeing her unyielding attitude, Mr. Huang suddenly became anxious.
The other party’s stance was clear, demanding that Yang Wen personally go there to apologize and beg for mercy, and they might even make some excessive demands.
If Qin Yanyang took her away now, those waiting might become angry, potentially jeopardizing the collaboration with the school.
Considering this, he had a thought and said to Yang Wen, "Yang Wen, think carefully. Once you leave, your future could be ruined."
Yang Wen turned pale with fright, her body trembling.
Qin Yanyang was truly furious.
She knew how important a diploma from Binhai University was for a child like Yang Wen, who came from a remote rural area.
Although Yang Wen now knew her cousin Yang Fei was very capable and that her cousin’s wife, Qin Yanyang, had a significant background and status, deep down in her bones, she still longed to achieve success through her own efforts, having struggled to earn a place in this university after over a decade of studying. How could she willingly accept expulsion over such an incident?
Indeed, Yang Wen immediately compromised, tears streaming down her cheeks as she said, her eyes red, "Mr. Huang, I... I’ll go apologize."
Huang Tingquan breathed a sigh of relief instantly.
"Silly girl, with your sister-in-law here, how could I let you be bullied? Don’t be afraid," Yanyang comforted.
But Yang Wen shook her head and said, "Sister-in-law, I know you mean well for me, but... but I really can’t afford to be marked down or expelled by the school. It’s just an apology, I’ll be fine."
Yanyang frowned and said, "Wenwen, you are Yang Fei’s cousin. If you call me sister-in-law, I have to take responsibility for you. Though I know you’re worried, remember one thing: wrong is wrong, and right is right. If you can’t even hold on to that, what difference will there be between you and those people in the future?"
Huang Tingquan and Ning Xiaodong, having been openly ridiculed, suddenly felt both excellent and angry.
Yang Wen stared at her sister-in-law, feeling moved and also a deep admiration and reverence at the same time.
This is indeed a true teacher.
Fearing she might still hesitate, Yanyang said, "If you don’t listen to me, I’ll tell your big brother and let him handle it. You know his temper; he won’t be as easy to talk to as I am."
Though Yang Wen was worried about being dealt with by the school, thinking of her brother’s temper frightened her, and she asked Yanyang, "Will it really be okay like this?"
Yanyang gave her a reassuring smile, "Don’t you trust your sister-in-law?"
Yang Wen felt greatly reassured.
She remembered what had happened last time back at her hometown. Even though the school held great power, at this moment, she trusted this kind and beautiful sister-in-law even more.
"Hmm, I’ll listen to sister-in-law," Yang Wen said.
Yanyang breathed a sigh of relief and took her hand, walking towards the exit.
"Yanyang, do you dare to take her away without fear of being expelled by the school, without fearing you’d ruin her whole future?" Huang Tingquan was desperate, quickly calling out.
Yanyang glanced back at him, "The ’future’ you talk about, is it the one where she sells her dignity, and even her soul and body? Such a dirty future is better off lost. Moreover, my future is for me to decide, no one else can control it!"
With that, she walked away briskly with Yang Wen.
Huang Tingquan, driven to desperation, stomped his feet and alternated between threats and calls, but Yanyang did not look back.
"Bastard, just because everyone gives you some space, do you think you really have that much influence? I’ll see who can protect you this time," Huang Tingquan said viciously, a trace of spite flashing in his eyes.
Ning Xiaodong agreed, nodding, "See, I told you she was too arrogant. You didn’t believe it before. This time, we must teach her a lesson."
He thought about letting Yanyang lose her job first, then he would step in, ask his uncle for help to save her job. Once that happened, Yanyang would owe him a huge favor, realizing the Ning Family’s influence in Binhai’s educational realm. Then, she would bow down to him.
Thinking this, Ning Xiaodong said, "Mr. Huang, don’t worry, I’ll go stabilize Young Master Li first and try to delay as much as possible. Regarding making Yang Wen apologize, you should communicate with the principal or even the key leaders of Binhai Prefecture."
Hearing this, Huang Tingquan nodded and said, "Thank you, Xiaodong. You go stabilize Young Master Li first,I’ll handle these matters."