Chapter 35: Regret

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When Su Guodong heard Su Mengli’s words, his face changed. “Mengli, why are you talking like this? I know there have been some misunderstandings within our family, but we should discuss these matters at home and not make a scene in front of others.”

Su Mengli said coldly, “We are not a family.”

The principal’s face slightly changed and he asked, “What’s going on, you two?”

Su Guodong hurriedly explained, “Principal, it’s like this. My wife and I have a strained relationship and we have already divorced. This child is upset because of our divorce.”

The principal listened and said, “Su, as adults, divorce is allowed by law. Don’t blame your parents. Even if they are divorced, they still love you. When it comes to choosing a school, your parents should make the decision for you.”

Su Mengli shook her head and said, “Principal, you don’t know the whole story. We have already severed our parent-child relationship and even signed an agreement.”

The principal looked at the agreement and asked, “What’s going on?”

At this moment, Ye Xuan said, “Principal, it’s clearly stated in the agreement that Su Mengli’s parents each received two million yuan to sever their relationship with her. Their parent-child relationship has already been severed. Su Mengli’s affairs are not up to them to decide.”

After Ye Xuan spoke, Su Guodong angrily said, “You little brat! What nonsense are you talking about? It was you who tricked us into signing this agreement with two million yuan. Now I regret it, the agreement is void!”

Zhang Xiulan also said, “That’s right, we were all deceived by you. Su Mengli is my own flesh and blood, she is my daughter, and that will never change!”

Su Mengli said calmly, “Whether it was a deception or not, we all know very well. There’s no need to argue anymore. In any case, I don’t acknowledge this relationship.”

Su Guodong angrily said, “You ungrateful girl! Do you think you can defy us just because you have this little brat with you? You, who are disloyal and unfilial, do you believe that I can ruin your reputation?”

“Don’t you dare insult him!”

Su Mengli said angrily, and as she spoke, it seemed like the sound of a phoenix crying could be heard around her.

A huge fiery red lotus platform appeared around her, and above her head, a phoenix appeared out of thin air and flew towards Su Guodong.

Su Guodong was startled by the incoming phoenix and didn’t have time to dodge. His hair was burned halfway, and even his eyebrows were completely singed. He ended up falling under the chair in a sorry state.

At this moment, the people from the admissions office were all shocked. “Red lotus phenomenon? And a phoenix? Is Su a Class SS or SSS ability user?”

A fire-type Class S ability user named Flame Phoenix had appeared in the capital. However, the ability of that Flame Phoenix was far inferior to Su Mengli’s, as could be seen from the phenomenon.

Su Mengli’s phenomenon was mainly centered around the red lotus, while the phoenix was just a minor character surrounding the red lotus.

Therefore, it could be confirmed that Su Mengli’s ability level was at least Class SS!

Su Guodong’s eyebrows were gone, half of his hair was missing, and his face was red from the burns. He angrily said, “You ungrateful girl, do you dare to attack me? Aren’t you afraid of divine punishment?”

Su Mengli stared at Su Guodong and said, “Get lost!”

At this moment, Su Mengli’s eyes showed no emotion. At the same time, several flame shadows appeared above her red lotus phenomenon.

These shadows included phoenixes, vermilion birds, fire qilins, and three-legged golden crows, among others.

They were all fire-type mythical beasts. At this moment, these mythical beasts each let out a different roar, ready to attack Su Guodong at any time.

Just now, a phoenix had already made him miserable. Now, with so many flame beast shadows, he was afraid for his life.

As a result, Su Guodong crawled and scrambled out of the meeting room.

Then, Su Mengli looked at Zhang Xiulan and said, “You too, don’t appear in front of me!”

Zhang Xiulan said fiercely, “I am your mother! What you’re doing will be met with retribution!”

Zhang Xiulan left angrily, not because Su Mengli didn’t recognize her, but because she had no connection to the Tang Chen mansions or the courtyard anymore…

The principal looked at this scene and sighed, “Su, they are still your parents after all. Even if the relationship is severed, you shouldn’t resort to violence.”

At this moment, the homeroom teacher said, “Principal, those who haven’t experienced suffering themselves won’t understand the pain of others. I have heard from Teacher Qi about some things in Su Mengli’s family. It can be said that Mengli’s parents are not worthy of being called parents, and they have severed their relationship. I think Mengli has done well.”

The principal’s face changed after hearing the homeroom teacher’s words. He said, “Is that so? It seems that I have been too one-sided. But now, Su Mengli’s parents are not here, and it might not be good for a child to make the decision about choosing a college.”

Su Mengli said, “After severing my relationship with my parents, Ye Xuan’s family has been helping me. I have already informed Ye Xuan’s family to come and advise me, to help me make this decision. Is that okay?”

The principal said, “Of course, that’s not a problem.”

“Then let me make a call and have them come in.”

Soon, Ye Xuan’s parents and sister entered the meeting room.

Ye Chengzong was a businessman, but it was the first time he had seen so many top universities’ admissions office staff sitting together.

Ye Xue was the first to speak, “Mengli, what’s going on?”

Su Mengli said, “Sister, the rebirth of spiritual energy has been announced. Today, we middle school seniors are undergoing an awakening test. I was tested to have a relatively high talent. Now these universities all want me to join their schools. I asked you to come to help me make a choice.”

Then, representatives from several universities began to speak, mentioning things like a set of houses in Tang Chen First Class or a courtyard in the Second Ring of the Capital.

However, after listening to these words, Ye Xue directly said, “Enough, Mengli’s future is bright, and all these things you mentioned will be within her reach in the future. They have no meaning. I think the universities should have known about the rebirth of spiritual energy and awakening a long time ago and started researching it, right? Tell me, what are your plans for Mengli’s growth and development? What advantages do each of your universities have? We will choose the one that benefits Mengli’s growth the most.”

Ye Xue was an elite lawyer, eloquent and genuinely concerned about Su Mengli’s well-being. Therefore, whether it was Tang Chen First Class or a courtyard in the Second Ring of the Capital, she didn’t care.

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