"Well," the head teacher said, clasping his hands together. "I believe that Xiao Mei is genuinely sorry for what she's done. And I think she would be willing to make it up to you in some way. Maybe a public apology? Or volunteering for a school service project?"
Li Na frowned. "I don't know if that's enough," she said. "What if she does it again?"
The head teacher stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Perhaps we can arrange for mediation between you and Xiao Mei. We'll also have to involve your parents in the process, of course."
Li Na shook her head. "I don't want mediation. I want justice." Li Na knew her 'parents' would brush this under the rug as well, they are as useless as the head teacher.
The head teacher leaned forward. "I understand that, Li Na. But sometimes, it's better to work things out peacefully rather than escalating the situation further."
