Chapter 72: Grow Up
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Yue Ling’s father said, “Miss Jiang, our daughter has harmed you, but we are also to be blamed for her actions. Since she’s our only child, we have spoiled her too much. She’s lacking in common sense, so she has become arrogant and impulsive. We deeply apologize.”
Jiang Ling’er said, “After experiencing this, I hope Yue Ling will grow up.”
Yue Ling’s mother said, “Thank you for your kindness, Miss Jiang.”
Jiang Ling’er smiled. “It’s fine, it’s fine. As long as Yue Ling truly acknowledges her mistakes, I won’t make things difficult for her.”
Yue Ling sobbed a little and said, “Ling’er, I’m sorry for everything I’ve done to you.”
She heaved a sigh of relief as she thought, ‘Fortunately, 1 didn’t listen to Bai Xue. Otherwise, I would have really fought with Ling’er to the bitter end. If I didn’t stop, perhaps Ling’er wouldn’t forgive me.’
Jiang Ling’er said, “Stop crying. Your makeup’s a mess.”
Yue Ling was stunned for a moment. “You’re still cracking jokes? I’ve already messed up so badly. 1 don’t think 1 can still afford to worry about my appearance.”
Jiang Ling’er smiled. “It’s important for girls to stay beautiful. Let’s put this matter in the past.”
Yue Ling nodded and said, “Thank you. I thought you wouldn’t let me off so easily because of my pettiness.”
Jiang Ling’er said, “Recognizing your mistakes and making improvements is a great virtue. Now that this matter is over, you should send your parents home. There’s no place for them to rest here.”
Yue Ling said gratefully, “I’ll send them back after the morning class is over.”
Yue Ling looked at her parents and said, “Dad, Mom, it’s rare for the both of you to come here, so let me show you around the school.”
Yue Ling’s parents thanked Jiang Ling’er again before leaving.
After the family of three left, Wen Nuan couldn’t help but say, “Ling’er, aren’t you letting her off too easily?”
Jiang Ling’er said, “Yue Ling apologizing to me for the sake of her parents means that she’s a filial child.”
Wen Nuan argued, “What do you mean for the sake of her parents? Isn’t she doing this for herself?”
Jiang Ling’er whispered, “Yue Ling’s parents are so old that it’s strange to see them lowering themselves for their child. However, I know that Yue Ling has an elder brother who sacrificed his life for the country in his twenties. So, even if I’m in the right, if 1 still force Yue Ling to drop out, some people might criticize me for being ruthless.”
Wen Nuan was shocked by Jiang Ling’er’s revelation. “You conducted an investigation?”
Jiang Ling’er replied, “That’s right.”
In fact, she didn’t investigate at all. Everything was based on her knowledge of the book.
Wen Nuan said in admiration, “Ling’er, your foresight is so amazing!”
Jiang Ling’er smiled. “Yue Ling’s father is very smart. Instead of going to the school management, he came here to settle things privately with me.”
Wen Nuan finally understood everything. “Isn’t Yue Ling’s father afraid that you’ll reject him?”
Jiang Ling’er said, “Of course, he’s afraid. But if he was sincere enough, there was still a fifty percent that I would forgive Yue Ling. If he went to the school management instead, the school might really pressure me to let Yue Ling off. If that happens, I can still report Yue Ling to the police for framing me.”
Wen Nuan said, “I didn’t expect that old man to be so sly.”
Jiang Ling’er said seriously, “You can’t judge a book by its cover. Yue Ling’s father is already so old. He’s much more experienced in life than we are. He knows that 1 can make things difficult for Yue Ling, so the best approach was for him to win my sympathy.”
At the morning assembly, the principal went on stage to announce the list of participants who were qualified for the upcoming competition. He also praised Jiang Ling’er for scoring full marks.
The dean went on stage next and apologized to Jiang Ling’er in front of the entire school for not investigating the wicked rumors properly.
Afterward, it was Bai Xue’s turn to apologize to Jiang Ling’er for maliciously framing her.
The one-hour morning assembly shocked everyone.
Jiang Ling’er, whom everyone treated as an incompetent student, actually qualified for the upcoming competition. Moreover, among all the students in the city who participated, Jiang Ling’er alone got full marks. In an instant, Jiang Ling’er became a celebrity!
Everyone was shocked because it was rumored that Jiang Ling’er had paid a lot of money to get admitted into this school.. Everyone had the same thought in their mind, ‘Were all the rumors false?’