"Oh, so you're quite capable, aren't you? Sending my son to jail, just you try! You don't know who I am, do you? My husband works in the XX Bureau!" the woman said arrogantly.
Ye Wan took out her phone without hesitation and dialed the emergency number, about to make the call.
"Miss Ye, we can discuss this. The children are still young, and it would be a shame to ruin their futures over such a small matter. We apologize, and I will pay for Shen student's medical expenses! Let's settle this privately, please don't call the police." One of the parents worked at a law firm and actually knew that if this matter were pursued seriously, it was her child and four other classmates who were in the wrong.
But seeing that Shen Zi Che was from out of town and with other parents stepping forward, she hadn't said much. Who knew that a young girl would appear, and she wasn't easy to fool, immediately grasping the crux of the entire issue.
The other two mothers, upon hearing about potential jail time, also got scared. They quickly apologized and offered to pay hospital fees, begging not to call the police.
The Dean of Students had initially wanted to curry favor with the mother of the student who had connections. He had also assumed that Shen Zi Che, being a student from out of town, would be easier to handle. Who knew that the girl who showed up was such a formidable character.
At this point, the two most arrogant women also fell silent. After all, they weren't foolish. If this matter were to be taken seriously, their own children would be in the wrong. They had just wanted to act tough, scare everyone, and then demand exorbitant compensation.
Who knew they would end up being outmaneuvered by the other side.
Although displeased, they now didn't dare to speak recklessly.
Just then, the Principal arrived. He entered with a dark expression. After understanding the situation, the Principal glared fiercely at the Dean of Students and personally apologized to Ye Wan, "Miss Ye, I am truly sorry. Such a thing happened after only two days of Shen student's arrival. I will handle this impartially and provide Shen Zi Che with a satisfactory explanation... If you would do me a favor, please don't call the police for now, as this incident occurred within the school."
Ye Wan then put down her phone and said, "I will give the Principal my face, but I have conditions. Shen Zi Che must be transferred to the top class in the senior year. As for the five who committed the assault, I demand they be given demerits. That's not too much to ask, is it!"
Upon hearing that their children would receive demerits, which would be recorded in their permanent files, the five parents became anxious.
"Miss Ye, you are magnanimous. The children will apologize. Please reconsider the demerits. You can name any amount for compensation."
"Yes, Miss Ye, I see you are also a student. You know how much a demerit affects a child. It will be difficult for them to find jobs in the future."
"I'm sorry, when I said demerits, I didn't say they wouldn't apologize. Now, have these five apologize. If their attitude isn't sincere, Shen Zi Che and I will not accept it! I will call the police immediately!" Ye Wan said with a cold face, her attitude extremely firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Who do you think you are? My child will not apologize. If you want to call the police, then call! Let's see if you can make my son go to jail!"
As soon as these words were spoken, three parents became frantic. They rushed to persuade and apologize, no longer daring to put on airs. They all deeply regretted associating with such a foolish person.
This young girl clearly wasn't someone to be trifled with. A quick apology and letting the matter pass would be best. Were they really going to let all five children have a criminal record?
Ye Wan felt a headache coming on. She hadn't slept well last night, and her arm was still injured. She handed the decision-making power to Shen Zi Che, as he was the victim after all.