"Zhai, it's not that we won't allow you to see him, but Principal Tang has refused to see you. He insists on following the legal process. You should go back," said the security officer, looking at the mother and son with a reluctant expression.
"Will it help if I kneel down? If only I could meet with Principal Tang once. Please, I beg you." Mrs. Zhai was about to kneel with her child as she finished speaking.
"Zhai, that's not acceptable! You need to get up. Let's talk this through," the security officer hurriedly helped Mrs. Zhai up. They huddled together for a brief discussion. Looking at the mother and son, they felt torn, "Zhai, how about this, wait outside the gate at 4:30 pm when school ends. When Principal Tang's car comes out, I'll point him out to you. This is the only help we can offer you."
"Okay, thank you, brothers. This is some new tea from my hometown that my mother just sent me. Please, take it."
