After the biggest patron’s beloved was hurt, Principal Li’s apologies became all the more abject.
He was terrified that one wrong move would lead Li Muchen to immediately announce the withdrawal of his investment from Shengjing and to start funding another school instead.
Lu Sheng had no idea that her principal had so many thoughts running through his head.
But she was very clear that her fall from the horse today was purely accidental and had nothing to do with the horse itself.
On the contrary, that chestnut horse was really gentle and docile, and in a very short time, it had built a rapport with her and even helped her beat Tang Yiyi.
Lu Sheng looked at Lu Jingyan: "Big Brother, my fall from the horse today was a pure accident."
"The horse had always been very good, and I really liked it. I don’t know what suddenly startled it, or perhaps I did something wrong that made it panic."
"As for the school, equestrian class is a routine part of the curriculum, and the school couldn’t have foreseen such an accident."
"Besides, getting injured or falling off a horse is very common in equestrian classes, it’s just that my fall was a bit more serious, which is also quite normal."
Her implication was that Lu Jingyan should not pursue the school’s responsibility.
What a sensible student!
Hearing Lu Sheng’s words, Li Chengtian was moved to tears.
In a high society school like Shengjing, he had seen many proud and arrogant rich young ladies and masters, but few could empathize and actively consider others.
Those who didn’t take advantage of their family status to show off were already considered sensible.
Turns out this Lu Sheng, though born as an illegitimate daughter from the countryside.
But in just a few simple words, she firstly did not blame the horse, suggesting it might have been her own mishandling.
Secondly, she took the school’s standpoint in saying the curriculum was necessary.
Thirdly, she stated that falling off a horse was common, and her injury was also normal.
She was not at all dramatic and understood others’ feelings.
That’s the demeanor a precious daughter should have!
No wonder so many people from the Lu family loved her so much, everyone rushed to the hospital as soon as they heard she was injured.
By attributing everything to an accident, Lu Sheng also helped the principal out of a predicament.
Originally, Lu Jingyan did not want to let the matter pass so simply, but now after hearing Lu Sheng, he had to let it go.
Li Chengtian repeatedly thanked them, then cautiously looked toward President Li and asked, "What do you think, President Li...?"
"Is that horse still at the school?" Li Muchen suddenly asked.
Despite so many people standing outside, the man’s tall figure and extraordinary looks were still impossible to ignore.
Even though he had been silent just now, his noble aura and powerful presence, once he spoke, still gave off the pressure of a superior.
Li Chengtian, upon hearing Li Muchen’s words, thought he wanted to punish the horse for throwing Lu Sheng, so he immediately said, "Yes, I’ve already had the horse locked up in the stable."
"Please rest assured, President Li, I will have the horse sold as soon as I return, and it will never appear at Shengjing again..."
Li Muchen gave him a glance, his tone indifferent: "I meant to say, I’ll take the horse."
"Principal, when you go back, I’ll have my assistant come to Shengjing to pick up the horse; just communicate the costs with my assistant."
Li Chengtian raised his head, looking dumbfounded at Li Muchen.
What’s going on with President Li?
That horse injured the person he liked, yet he wants to buy it??
While Principal Li didn’t understand what was happening, Lu Sheng knew.
She seldom said she liked anything.
Li Muchen must have heard her say she liked the horse earlier, so he proposed to buy it.
Lu Sheng couldn’t help but look up at Li Muchen.
The moment their eyes met, the man’s gaze was filled with undisguised deep love, and this sent a warm current through Lu Sheng’s heart.
He knew she wouldn’t give up horse riding just because she fell off once.
He also knew that she wouldn’t take her anger out on the horse she liked just because she fell off it.
He loved her, so he treasured every casual word of hers, pondered her thoughts, guessed her wishes, and helped her achieve them.
The details often touch the heart the most.
Anyway, the school didn’t have to worry about bearing any responsibility.
Principal Li was naturally overjoyed.
After apologizing to Lu Jingyan and Li Muchen several times and checking in on Lu Sheng warmly, he left.
With no outsiders around, Lu Sheng finally asked, "That, I didn’t get to ask just now."
"Fifth Brother, and Third Brother, Aunt Jiang, Huo Yu... how did you all come to the hospital?"
Then she looked towards Li Muchen, "How did you know I was injured?"
"Muchen was informed by me," Lu Jingyan said with a serious face, "such a big incident as you getting injured, I had to let him know first."
The corners of Lu Sheng’s mouth twitched slightly.
If she remembered correctly, the last time she was caught by her eldest brother while pinning Li Muchen to the wall at home, her brother had been rather annoyed, calling him ’President Li.’
Now he had already started calling him Muchen directly.
It seemed Li Muchen had a knack for winning over parents quietly; he must be using some secret techniques behind her back.
"You Ye and these classmates rushed over after finding out you were injured and asking You Ming which hospital you were in."
"Your third brother called you because he wanted to ask if you wanted dessert tonight, but when he couldn’t get through, he called You Ming."
"When You Ming told him you got injured, he rushed to the hospital without even changing out of his costume."
Hearing this, Lu Sheng looked towards Lu Ziye.
Third Brother’s new role in the drama seemed to be a megastar.
With light ash-brown hair that was slightly curled at the ends, a pair of peach-blossom eyes, and a high nose bridge, his already delicate features were lightly made up just as a symbolic gesture.
A loose black hoodie paired with color-blocked cargo pants, topped off with black high-top Dr. Martens boots. Silver earrings, a metal necklace, and a series of rings adorning his distinct knuckles.
He didn’t look like someone from a TV drama, but rather like a deity stepped out of a comic book, a natural portrayal of a megastar.
"Sweetie, you nearly scared your brother to death, you know that?"
Lu Ziye squatted down, lifting his hand to rub Lu Sheng’s head.
His tone was light, but his expression was devoid of smiles.
Lu Sheng seldom saw Third Brother showing such a serious expression; those beautiful peach-blossom eyes held lingering distress and concern.
Probably from the moment he received the news and rushed over, until just now when he saw her and heard her say she was alright, his heart must have been hanging in suspense.
Lu Jingyan was in the middle of explaining how everyone had come over.
When he said this, he glanced at Jiang Ting next to him, his expression also showing a hint of confusion.
"Mom, speaking of which, why would you specially call me to ask which hospital Shengsheng was in and then hurry over? Who told you Shengsheng was injured?"
Jiang Ting didn’t find out about her injury from her big brother?
Lu Sheng also looked slightly surprised and raised her eyes to look towards Jiang Ting.
Then she saw Jiang Ting with a somewhat unnatural expression and awkwardly said, "...Well, I am a parent after all, isn’t it very normal for me to know my child is injured at school?"