Chapter 30: No Student Looks
"Xu Fan! Chen Dongdong! You two, come out here! Everyone else, self-study!"
Zhou Keren burst into the classroom and immediately glared furiously at Xu Fan!
It was as if she had swallowed gunpowder! Soon, the whole class also turned their curious gazes toward Xu Fan.
Xu Fan frowned slightly, wondering if he had provoked her today.
"Boss, let's go..."
Seeing Chen Dongdong obediently walking up, Xu Fan pursed his lips and had to follow.
Once out of the classroom, Zhou Keren walked ahead in silence. Xu Fan couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Zhou, what exactly is the matter?"
"You still have the nerve to ask me." Zhou Keren gave Xu Fan a disdainful look and said irritably.
She had just entered the office today when the principal notified her to bring these two students to see her.
She was puzzled until she inquired and found out that Xu Fan had publicly smashed Director Tong's car!
"What were you thinking, smashing someone's car like that? Even if you had to smash it, couldn't you have done it secretly?"
Zhou Keren spoke with a tone of disappointment. Although she didn't have a good opinion of Director Tong, he had directly reported the incident to the principal. Something had to be said to make amends.
They were already nearing the principal's office. Thinking of Xu Fan's temperament, Zhou Keren stopped and said, "Both of you, when we go in, remember to listen to me, behave, and I'll cover for you."
"Especially you! Xu Fan, be polite to Director Tong, or else I won't let you off!"
Zhou Keren specially reminded Xu Fan. After all, Director Tong was in charge of disciplinary issues at the school. If he was offended, it would definitely not end well for Xu Fan.
Xu Fan shrugged noncommittally. He was curious to see what sort of issue Director Great Achievement was stirring up this time.
Thud, thud, thud.
"Principal, I've arrived..."
Zhou Keren approached the newly replaced door of the principal's office, knocked, and soon heard Great Achievement's displeased voice from inside.
"Don't just stand there, come in!"
Zhou Keren frowned slightly and immediately twisted the doorknob, walking into the principal's office with Xu Fan and Chen Dongdong.
"Principal! Look at these two, they don't look like students at all! Keeping them at Zijing Middle School would only tarnish our school's reputation. I suggest that it's best to expel both of them immediately!"
As soon as he entered the principal's office, Great Achievement began to incite the principal. Xu Fan couldn't help but frown upon hearing this.
"Director Tong, how can you say we don't look like students?"
"Hmph!"
Great Achievement snorted coldly and said, "Do I even need to explain?"
"Chen Dongdong, do you dare tell me what you score on every test? Hmm, to put it bluntly, you're not only dumb but also poor. Studying is just a waste of your parents' money, you know? It's only because our Zijing Middle School is compassionate enough to take you in!"
"And you, Xu Fan, mixing with Chen Dongdong, what good can you be? You've never even studied properly. If it weren't for the principal's mercy, would you even deserve to attend our Zijing Middle School?"
"You can scold me, but don't you dare scold Xu Fan!"
Upon hearing Great Achievement's words, Chen Dongdong's eyes immediately reddened! Indeed, he was weak, but that didn't mean anyone could trample on him!
"Chen Dongdong!"
Seeing the atmosphere tense up, Zhou Keren couldn't help but scold Chen Dongdong sternly!
Had these two forgotten her instructions right before entering the door?
Zhou Keren took a deep breath and said, "Director Tong, it's true that my students have done something wrong this time, but the main issue is that I haven't fulfilled my duties as a homeroom teacher. I apologize to you and hope you can forgive these two kids."
"Heh, an apology is enough?"
Seeing Zhou Keren leading the way in submission, Tong Dacheng's arrogance soared!
"Teacher Zhou, do you know what your student did to my new car? Is an apology enough? You'll have to compensate me for today's loss! As for the punishment, I believe the principal will administer justice!"
Yesterday, eager to get his car repaired, Tong Dacheng hadn't had time to settle accounts. Bright and early this morning, he found the principal to lodge a complaint. Remembering how the principal looked after hearing about the incident, a cold smirk lifted the corners of his mouth.
Xu Fan? I'll make sure you wish you were dead!
Ruyu, who had been silent until now, spoke up. She looked expressionlessly at Xu Fan and asked, "Xu Fan, Director Tong said you smashed his car. Is that true?"
"Yes, I did smash the car."
Facing Ruyu's inquiry, Xu Fan admitted without hesitation. He dared to act and take responsibility.
Ruyu raised her eyebrows slightly. Usually, students wouldn't dare to admit to such things, so Xu Fan's forthright attitude was unexpected.
"Xu Fan, do you realize for such actions, you could at least receive a major demerit? Apologize to Director Tong right now. I believe, with his magnanimity, he will forgive you."
Remembering that Xu Fan had saved her in the past, Ruyu didn't have the heart to see him suffer and tried to smooth things over for him using her position.
"Uh, this..."
Tong Dacheng blinked, appearing utterly bewildered.
What's going on with the principal! She's supposed to back me up and expel Xu Fan on the spot!
At the very least, he should receive a major demerit!
Just an apology, what's that supposed to solve...
Tong Dacheng grew increasingly embarrassed. With Ruyu suggesting such leniency, how could he not agree without admitting his own lack of magnanimity?
"Hmph! Today I'll give the principal some face!"
After thinking it over, he grunted discontentedly and said, "Xu Fan, come here and apologize! Remember, it has to be sincere! Hmph! Even a slight decrease in volume won't do!"
Watching Tong Dacheng's imperious demeanor, Xu Fan involuntarily frowned.
"Director Tong, when did I ever say I would apologize to you?"
"You!"
Xu Fan's deliberately slow and punctuated speech left Tong Dacheng practically gasping for air! He pointed at Xu Fan and started complaining to Ruyu!
"Principal Ruyu! Look at this guy! He's being utterly disrespectful!"
"Beautiful principal."
Seeing Ruyu looking puzzled, Xu Fan couldn't help but tease her a bit.
"I, Xu Fan, can apologize, but there's one condition: it must be for something I'm actually wrong about. Sorry, I don't think I'm in the wrong here."
If he had to admit a mistake, Xu Fan felt it would be that he hadn't beaten up Tong Dacheng at that moment. After explaining himself to Ruyu, he didn't wait for her reaction and walked straight towards Tong Dacheng.
"Director Tong, you just said that I don't act like a student, right?"
Seeing Xu Fan approaching, Tong Dacheng glared at him furiously!
"Nonsense! With your actions, did I say anything wrong?"
"Heh, of course you did."
With a smile, Xu Fan shook his head and said, "Since you want to see what not acting like a student really looks like, well, I'll show you now."
As soon as his words fell, Xu Fan's expression turned icy. He raised his hand and slapped it directly across Tong Dacheng's face!