Gu Xiaoer hadn't been in the principal's office long before she came out. She herself had hardly said a few words; it had been Principal Wang talking all the time. He stated that the school had wronged her and would issue a formal statement to clear her name, while the plagiarist Ning Fangyuan had voluntarily withdrawn from school and had received the punishment she deserved.
Feeling extremely uncomfortable after leaving the principal's office, Gu Xiaoer saw Ai Le waiting for her in the hallway and they cheerfully left together.
"Xiao Er, such a big plagiarism incident got wrapped up with just a few words from the principal? Did he threaten you with something?" Ai Le could never understand how such a scandalous issue could be resolved simply by expelling a student.
More importantly, Shenghan might not agree to it either.
Moreover, she had also asked her privately about Xiao Er's social life. Was it really the issue with the rented boyfriend that he threatened Xiao Er with?
"Lele, don't worry, the principal didn't threaten me with anything. Actually, I chose not to pursue the matter."
With a loud "Ah," Ai Le snapped back to reality and, looking at Gu Xiaoer's serious little face, she finally realized that her friend wasn't joking.
"Xiao Er, how can you say you won't pursue such a significant issue? I even heard that Yang Xue stole the design drafts and Lin Kexin directed Ning Fangyuan to do it. Why should those two get away scot-free?"
That's right, there was also Yang Xue. Gu Xiaoer rubbed her temples, remembering it was when Yang Xue visited her home that the design drafts were secretly photographed and leaked. She had been so busy dealing with Lin Kexin these past few days she had forgotten about her.
On reflection, Gu Xiaoer sighed and said, "Ning Fangyuan stole the design drafts, and after the incident, she took the initiative to withdraw from school. There must have been Lin Kexin directing her. Letting her take the full blame is better than implicating all those behind the scenes. It's just a pity for Ning Fangyuan."
"No righteous intent, she's not worth pitying! She agreed to do such a thing in the beginning; she should have thought about the consequences. Not pitiful at all! Perhaps she's gone abroad for further studies with a wad of hush money! What irritates me is Lin Kexin, constantly picking fights with you. Despicable!"
Mention Lin Kexin and Ai Le's teeth itched with irritation.
Gu Xiaoer stopped walking, turned around, and hugged Ai Le, "Lele, let's not talk about her anymore!"
"You, you, what's she to you, doing such things and you still cover for her?!" Ai Le was frustrated.
"She's my sister, my half-sister from the same father..."
"..."
The two sisters returned to their dorm room, closed the door, shut the window, and sat on a bed long into the night, sharing their thoughts.
Gu Xiaoer told Ai Le everything that had happened over the past few days. Looking back, she could now narrate the story calmly, like an observer.
It took a long while for Ai Le to come back to her senses, her only response being: "Holy shit, that's seriously melodramatic!"
Nodding, Gu Xiaoer agreed.
"Holy shit, Han Luoli is so freaking cool!" Ai Le slapped her thigh, her tone suddenly changing, "Did he actually kill Lu Tianze? I wish he beat up that whole family. I would worship him as my idol for life!"
"Lele!" Gu Xiaoer pushed her with her intact left hand, "Although he didn't let me watch, I could feel that Han Luoli must be terrifying when he beats someone!"
"Your fake boyfriend really is something else. Xiao Er, did you ever properly figure out who he really is? I always feel like he is no ordinary person! I mean, his vibe totally fits the cool, domineering, awe-inspiring CEO!"
A CEO?!