Shen Bijun looked at the person in front of her, put away her astonishment, and said coldly, "The director makes decisions based only on one side of the story? You've made a judgment without fully understanding the situation—is that appropriate?"
She turned to Chu Tianye, "Little Ye, what happened?"
Chu Tianye looked up woefully, his words clear, "During the election for the little flag-bearer, I had the highest number of votes and was selected, but then the director suddenly gave the title of little flag-bearer to Chu Yu..."
Teacher Miao hugged Chu Tianye, "This matter really isn't fair to him."
"What do you know?" The director sneered, "Life isn't fair from birth. Master Chu Yu has always been looked up to in the school, and of course, he wouldn't take part in such a vote. If he did, he would definitely be the first."
Shen Bijun's expression darkened, "If the method is voting, then why pre-determine the winner?"
"Well..." The director looked embarrassed.
Lin Wanru suddenly laughed, "This preschool is run by the Chus. Isn't it unreasonable for the young master of the Chu family not to have this spot? Moreover, even so, he shouldn't steal things—that's a crime!"
"I didn't steal!" Chu Tianye shouted indignantly, "It was after Chu Yu learned about the little flag-bearer that he came to apologize to me and lent me this toy!"
After the director announced the little flag-bearer in front of the whole school, Chu Yu from class one found him.
The small figure managed to make his school uniform look like a little suit, and he apologized very gentlemanly, saying he would tell his dad to give the flag-bearer position back to him.
Chu Yu also lent him his most treasured toy to play with for a day...
At that time, Chu Tianye felt that Chu Yu wasn't that annoying anymore, but how could Chu Yu have such a bad mother?!
"Impossible," Lin Wanru declared confidently, "This is a specially customized material, very expensive, and made by his father's own hands. He usually doesn't let anyone touch it, how could he possibly lend it to you? Director, not only does this child steal, but he also lies after the fact! A student with such bad behavior will surely become a scourge when he grows up!"
Made by his own hands... a pang struck Shen Bijun's heart again. She clenched her fists and said coldly, "Director, what about the other child? Shouldn't we hear his side of the story?"
"He has already gone home," Lin Wanru said, "How could the young master of the Chu family lower himself to come here?"
Shen Bijun's anger rose steadily from the moment she entered, "Director, so you haven't even asked the other child and you're convicting my son here? Just because he is the young master of the Chu family? Because his status is noble?"
"..." The director, out of embarrassment and anger, said, "What are you saying? If you're not satisfied, you can have Chu Tianye withdraw from the school."
"If it's a school that caters to the privileged, he will certainly withdraw," Shen Bijun stated firmly, "but not with a thief's reputation."
The director was momentarily stunned.
He had thought that mentioning the Chus would make her afraid and want to apologize to resolve the issue, but unexpectedly, he encountered a tough nut to crack.
She asked, "What do you intend to do?"
Shen Bijun's tone was unwavering, "Since you can't ask the young master, let's call the police then."
She took out her phone, ready to dial the emergency number.
Lin Wanru grew somewhat panic-stricken. She had rarely come to pick up Chu Yu from school today and had not expected to run into Chu Tianye, so she came here behind Chu Yu's back to create trouble. If the police were really called, and the matter escalated to involve the Chus...
She suddenly said, "Fine, let's assume he didn't steal. Reporting such a small matter to the police might damage the school's reputation."
"Since Miss Lin isn't pursuing the matter, let it be forgotten..." the director hastily tried to mediate.
Shen Bijun demanded firmly, "So you admit you've slandered Little Ye. Now you will apologize to little Ye!"
Lin Wanru clenched her fists, "Shen Bijun, do you think you can threaten me by calling the police? I was just joking with Chu Tianye. How have I slandered him?"
The room was full of her people; they could simply refuse to admit anything.
Shen Bijun had turned on recording as soon as she entered the room. She was about to play the recording when she heard a timid voice, "I... "
Everyone turned their heads and saw Teacher Miao raise her hand, saying weakly, "I can testify that you slandered Chu Tianye..."
"Don't you want your job?!" The director glared at her.
Teacher Miao sobbed, her voice breaking, "I'm useless, I couldn't protect little Ye's flag-bearer position. If I don't stand up for him now, I would be unworthy of being a teacher..."
Shen Bijun: "..."
She had known her son was a social butterfly, doing well in school, but she hadn't expected him to do this well—Teacher Miao was staking her career to defend him!
She looked at Lin Wanru, "Apologize."
Lin Wanru, her face turning ashen with rage, knew if she didn't apologize, the situation would escalate. Through gritted teeth, she said, "I'm sorry..."
Chu Tianye puffed out his little chest, "What did you say? I didn't quite hear you."
"I'm sorry!"
Shen Bijun then played the recording, "If you dare to fire Teacher Miao, I will call the police."
Lin Wanru and the director immediately felt as though they had swallowed a fly, disgusted,
Shen Bijun stopped paying attention to the two, looking to the side, "Little Ye, let's go."
"I'll walk you out..." Miaomiao followed close behind them.
None of them noticed that Lin Wanru's expression suddenly became as sinister as that of a venomous snake.
Once outside, Miaomiao said with a face full of guilt, "Little Ye's mom, you've offended the Chus, I'm afraid no kindergarten in Sea City would dare to take Little Ye in now..."
Chu Tianye clasped her hand, "Miss Miao, let me tell you a secret, do you know who my dad is?"
"Who?"
"Chu Yanshen. Once I acknowledge him as my dad, I'll come back and make you the principal!"
"..." Miaomiao looked at him with a complex expression, then tousled his hair, "Little Ye, it's the teacher's fault for not guiding you properly. You don't need to compete with Chu Yu, who your dad is isn't important. What's important is to work hard, as the future depends on your own abilities."
Chu Tianye wanted to explain more, but Shen Bijun picked up the little guy and stuffed him into the back seat. Around the corner, the little guy was still shouting, "Miss, I'll come back!"
Shen Bijun: "…Stop pretending."
The recently depressed Chu Tianye instantly lit up, grinning, "Finally, I don't have to go to school, this is awesome!"
He had long envied his sister for not having to go to kindergarten!
"But dad is so mean, why is it that as children of the Chus, Chu Yu is held in high esteem and I have to be bullied?"
Arriving home, Chu Tianye swiftly hopped out of the car and dashed into his room. He wanted to ask his sister, what's the deal with dad!
Picking up his phone, he sent a message to his sister: [Sis, does dad have another son named Chu Yu?]
Chu Xiaomeng replied instantly: [Ah, yes.]
"..."
Why hadn't she mentioned such crucial information earlier?
Chu Tianye sent another message: [Is he with you? Start a conversation with him and find out more!]
Chu Yu was in class one, and the two weren't familiar with each other.
At the Chus, in the living room.
Chu Xiaomeng's pupils shrank in fright when she received the message from her brother and cautiously looked up at Chu Yu, who sat opposite her, looking ever so serious.
The socially anxious little one furrowed his brows.
How to initiate a chat?
After some thought, she suddenly spoke, "You…"
Chu Yu quickly looked up, eyes filled with anticipation towards her!
The usually aloof little sister was willing to talk to him?
Then, he heard Chu Xiaomeng's timid question, "…what's your relationship with dad?"
Chu Yu: ?
He replied, full of question marks, "…Father and son relationship."
"Oh."
Seeing him still gazing at her, Chu Xiaomeng nervously asked another question, "What's your last name?"
"…My last name is Chu."
"Oh."
Chu Xiaomeng hastily lowered her head to avoid his gaze, not seeing the disappointment in Chu Yu's eyes. Why was the little sister ignoring him again?
Was his answer not good enough just now?
Madame Chu, sitting nearby, listened to their conversation, struggling to conceal a smile, her eyes full of love as she looked at Chu Xiaomeng.
The little girl was dressed in a white sundress, sitting demurely on the sofa, still holding on to her dinosaur toy, head down, long eyelashes casting shadows on her face, her small hands clutching the oversized phone, texting someone.
She was just too adorable.
Why couldn't she be her granddaughter?
"Click."
The door opened, and Chu Yanshen walked in with bold strides, his gaze immediately falling on Chu Xiaomeng… Recalling the woman's words: "If you don't believe it, why not have one yourself?"