Chapter 275: Confrontation

In this class, no one was focused on studying. When the students heard that Luo Qiao had her tuition and fees waived at the No. 1 high school in the city, and received awards from the city, county, and commune, everyone in the class had mixed feelings.

Some were amazed, some envious, some jealous, and some even resentful. Basically, except for Luo Qiao, everyone was distracted during this period.

After class, Luo Qiao followed the homeroom teacher out of the classroom. Teacher Ge, hearing the footsteps behind him, said, “Luo Qiao, let’s discuss this in my office.”

Luo Qiao nodded and walked ahead, saying, “Teacher Ge, I think it’s best to leave this matter to the school to handle. I want to see the school’s resolution before the end of the day.

If the school can’t resolve this issue, then I don’t see the point in staying at No. 1 Middle School. I will handle it my way, but as a student of No. 1 Middle School, I can’t bypass the school and deal with it directly.”

Teacher Ge knew the rumors were excessive and, hearing Luo Qiao’s words, realized that if the issue wasn’t handled properly, she might leave No. 1 Middle School, which was unacceptable.

So, the two of them went together to the principal’s office. The principal named Li Wenqing, upon hearing Luo Qiao’s explanation, he took the matter seriously. He believed that the school should be a place for education and nurturing, not a place where someone’s reputation could be destroyed by rumors.

Li Wenqing asked Luo Qiao to return to class and promised to investigate the matter thoroughly before school ended. Luo Qiao thanked him and returned to her classroom. As she passed by Yan Jiajia, she deliberately scattered some things near her as a form of retribution for causing trouble.

If you wonder why Luo Qiao was so sure Yan Jiajia was behind it. It’s because those with special abilities are highly perceptive. After nearly a month of classes, Yan Jiajia had always shown disdain towards her.

The reaction from Jin Ye today indicated that Yan Jiajia was responsible. Since Yan Jiajia wanted to make Luo Qiao lose face at school, Luo Qiao decided to oblige her.

During the second break, Jin Ye was called away and returned only after the class had resumed. At the third break, Yan Jiajia was also summoned by the disciplinary office. Everyone in the class looked curiously at Luo Qiao.

It was not until over twenty minutes into the fourth period that Yan Jiajia finally entered the classroom, having been out for some time, her eyes clearly red from crying. She brought it upon herself.

After the class, the school’s loudspeaker sounded, calling all students to gather on the playground. Once all the classes had assembled, the Director of the Discipline Department, Cao Zengming, first spoke about safety precautions for the National Day holiday.

He then addressed the rumors spreading within the school and revealed the truth behind the situation. Finally, he called the person responsible for spreading the rumors to come forward and apologize, and of course, Luo Qiao, the victim, was also invited to the stage.

Seeing Luo Qiao on stage, Yan Jiajia, with a red face, said, “Luo Qiao, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have believed others and spread those false rumors at school.”

Luo Qiao looked at Yan Jiajia and said, “So you’re saying you just listened to others and didn’t bother to verify the truth before spreading rumors?”

Yan Jiajia, feeling somewhat aggrieved, bit her lip and didn’t want to answer.

Luo Qiao continued, “Since you don’t want to answer my question, I’ll report it to the police. Let’s not waste any more time here. From your expression, it’s clear you’re not sincerely apologizing.”

Yan Jiajia was startled by Luo Qiao’s threat to report the matter to the police and said quietly, “Luo Qiao, don’t go too far.”

But for some reason, Yan Jiajia’s voice, even when quiet, was loud enough for the entire school to hear, causing her to quickly cover her mouth in panic.

Jin Ye, who’s standing at the front of the class, said, “Luo Qiao, Jiajia has apologized to you. We’re all classmates, don’t be unreasonable.”

Luo Qiao turned to Jin Ye and asked, “Did you sneak off into the woods with someone last night?”

Jin Ye was momentarily stunned and then shouted, “Don’t talk nonsense! You’re the one who went into the woods with someone. How can you casually accuse others?”

Luo Qiao smiled and said, “Can’t handle it, huh? Haven’t you heard the saying, ‘Do not do unto others what you do not want done to yourself’?”

Jin Ye, red-faced and lowered her head.