But before he could come up with any conclusions, Qiao Shanmei stirred up trouble again. Ah well, if she doesn’t even cherish herself, others thinking for her is futile.
The incident involving Qiao Shanmei in the dormitory reached the department head’s office by the next morning.
Thus, no more leniency was shown; someone without moral boundaries truly isn’t fit to remain at Beijing University.
To prevent such arbitrary false accusations against classmates from happening again in the department, or even the entire university, the department’s leadership, after discussion and obtaining approval from university authorities, decided to expel Qiao Shanmei.
However, this announcement was to be made only after Qiao Shanmei finished apologizing. The students who initially started the rumors also received demerits, which were not light, serving to warn everyone to think thrice before acting.
Mistakes require bearing the consequences.
As Xinyan approached the dormitory building, she saw Qiao Shanmei waiting there from afar.
She directly turned away and headed to the classroom.
After Han Jingchen and He Jinxuan left school yesterday, they went straight to the courtyard.
She already knew the details of the incident, so she didn’t need to think to know what Qiao Shanmei wanted by waiting there.
Don’t think that after harming others, putting on a pitiful act will make them forgive; she simply cannot repay grievances with virtue, as she holds grudges terribly.
In her past life, she was harmed by rumors, so in this life, she detests them most. Yet Qiao Shanmei fabricated nonsense to ruin her reputation; forgiving her is out of the question.
Remembering the scene when Han Jingchen and He Jinxuan arrived at the courtyard yesterday made Xinyan feel warm inside; she didn’t expect results so quickly, and both of them dropped what they were doing to support her.
If she had met even one of them in her past life, she probably wouldn’t have ended up in such a sorry state.
When she arrived at the classroom, the class monitor, Kong Yuexiang, was there reading a book: "Xinyan, why are you at the classroom so early today?"
Xinyan smiled faintly and greeted him: "Monitor, you’re early too."
Hearing Kong Yuexiang’s question, she smiled and said: "To avoid disturbances."
He had also heard about what Qiao Shanmei did this morning, and instantly understood her meaning.
Kong Yuexiang also knew that Qiao Shanmei had gone too far; having worked so hard to get into Beijing University, yet not focusing on studies, diverting her energy into schemes, he really despised such people.
But he felt it inappropriate to comment much on these things: "Xinyan, rest assured the department won’t tolerate such behavior."
Xinyan nodded to him and softly said: "Mm."
That morning, all department teachers and students gathered at the playground. When Qiao Shanmei arrived, she deliberately glanced at the English class side, seeing Xinyan standing in line; if it weren’t for the advisor continuously watching her, she would have rushed over to beg for forgiveness.
Usually, she would first go to the dormitory and then go to the classroom with everyone, but today she had waited quite a while downstairs without seeing anyone.
Only now did she understand that Han Xinyan must have been deliberately avoiding her today.
No way around it, the department didn’t give her a chance and the advisor was watching closely, she had to give up.
After the department leader’s opening remarks, next was her turn to explain the situation, followed by an apology to Xinyan.
As she finished recounting her actions, there was an uproar below, and many students cursed out loud.
Then the department leaders asked Xinyan to come to the stage for Qiao Shanmei to apologize to her in front of everyone.
Xinyan took the megaphone: "Qiao Shanmei, I accept your apology....."
Upon hearing Xinyan’s words, Qiao Shanmei was very pleased, thinking: since the person involved has forgiven her, the department should consider this seriously, right?
But the next sentence almost made her spit blood.
After a pause, Xinyan continued: "But I will not forgive you. If everyone who did wrong could be forgiven for any casual apology, would the society not be in chaos? Then what’s the use of laws?"
Seeing Qiao Shanmei starting to act pitiful, she added: "Of course, I do not accept moral coercion either. A wrong is a wrong; rules are necessary for order. Ask yourselves honestly, if this happened to you right here, how would you feel? I trust the department leaders will handle it appropriately."