"Principal!" Gu Xiaoer was definitely not willing to accept the school's punishment without a fight and softened her tone in an attempt to recover, "Principal, we can't give up, otherwise, otherwise I'll go to Shenghan and explain the situation. I'll explain to their leaders, isn't that okay?"
"What kind of place do you think Shenghan is that you can just walk in as you please?"
"Principal, the school must have attracted investment because of its overall strength. Our school's strength is evident, and you're also leading well. We can't just give up because of one mistake I made! Otherwise, let's try again. We might as well try to treat a dead horse as if it were alive."
"Enough, this matter needs a clear explanation to the school. Go back and reflect on your actions." While the idea was good, the harsh reality was that it was all up to the big CEO's say. Principal Wang massaged his throbbing temples, unable to reconcile with losing the chance to compete. Unfortunately, he had no choice but to vent his frustration on Gu Xiaoer.
Gu Xiaoer left the principal's office feeling hollow. Once she snapped back to reality, she pulled out her phone and dialed: "Han Luoli, I've been disciplined!"
The girl's voice carried a slight sob that tugged at Han Luoli's heart. He felt both relieved and anxious thinking she had called him to vent.
However, the CEO's face darkened after what came next.
"Han Luoli, it's all your fault! Why did you have to come to our school, of all places, and why did you ask me for so much money? If it weren't for these things, I'd still be a clean, upstanding student. But now, I'm about to be disciplined by the principal! The notice of disciplinary action will come down soon, boo hoo hoo!"
Han Luoli patiently listened to Gu Xiaoer's ranting until she finished. He wanted to console her, but he had no idea where to start. Knowing she just needed someone to vent to, he acted as a temporary trash can. It wasn't until her mood had stabilized that he spoke softly, "Good girl, go back first. I believe you're so outstanding that you won't be disciplined."
"I'll take your word for it..."
That's what she said, but in reality, she had no hope left and just dryly waited for the punishment to fall upon her.
And yet, before Gu Xiaoer could leave the office building, Principal Wang called after her urgently.
Principal Wang, looking a bit rushed, gasped for breath before managing a complete sentence, "Student Gu, tell me more about your part-time job."
"Prin... Principal?"
Principal Wang squinted and chuckled, his demeanor completely different from the sternness before, and his buoyant voice made Gu Xiaoer think she was hearing things.
"Student Gu, the teachers understand that part-time work is hard, but as graduation approaches, you should prioritize your studies!"
What?
"Not disciplined anymore?"
The gentle benevolence left Gu Xiaoer feeling sure there was a catch, her heart fluttering like a deep-fried blade. Oh, Principal, just give it to me straight!
"Disciplined? Did I ever say that?" Principal Wang laughed heartily, bewildered that someone had personally called asking not to make things difficult for the student from yesterday.
Nevertheless, as long as the big financier didn't pull back, he wasn't upset.
"You missed yesterday, which indeed held up some of the school's progress and affected our reputation. So, when I formally invite that gentleman over next time, you'd better behave nicely, apologize to him, and take good care of him, understand?"
Take care of him?
Was this an emperor from ancient times?
Gu Xiaoer's thoughts were riddled with unease, and even though she couldn't outright contradict the principal's words, she could only nod weakly and walk out of the office building with an airy stride.
She was nervous!
But the happiness outweighed the fear considerably, and remembering how she had unloaded on Han Luoli without any restraint, she couldn't help but stick out her tongue in embarrassment. She quickly took out her phone and called the man again, "Da Luoluo..."