The two sides presented their arguments, but the woman had reached her breaking point with Kang Xin.
She turned to the teacher and said,
"Teacher, as the head teacher, I believe you must handle this matter seriously. For a student who lies and fights , I think you should expel him!"
"Please, calm down, ma’am—"
"Calm down? How can I calm down? Let me tell you, if you don’t give me an answer today, I’ll make sure the principal fires you!"
The woman made no effort to hide her true intentions, glaring coldly at Kang Xin. No matter what, she was determined to make these two pay the price today.
Her husband was an old friend of the school principal, and having a student expelled was a trivial matter for her. She arrogantly looked at Kang Xin, waiting for her to kneel and apologize.
However, Kang Xin was unfazed by her hostile gaze and only stood there silently, watching the woman in front of her.
The teacher, caught between the arrogant woman and her troublemaking son on one side, and the well-behaved, high-achieving youth on the other, felt immense pressure. Listening to the woman’s earlier insults toward the two students, a surge of indignation rose within her.
As a young teacher, fresh out of college and only one year into her career, she held a strong sense of justice. How could any teacher not favor a good student?
The idea of watching a model student being expelled due to someone else’s influence struck a heavy blow to her ideals. She knew this event would haunt her forever.
A teacher’s duty was not just to teach but also to protect students. She could not, and would not, accept this outcome.
Taking a deep breath, the teacher looked firmly at the woman and asked,
"Ma’am, you claim that the person who hit your son is connected to YouCheng. Can you provide any evidence?"
"Evidence? My son was beaten, and you want me to provide evidence?"
"YouCheng also has injuries on his body, and he said it was caused by your son. Can you explain that?"
Summoning all her courage, the teacher prepared herself for the worst, even if it meant risking her job.
"How should I know where his injuries came from?"
The woman grew impatient, glaring at the teacher as if questioning why she wasn’t following her orders.
Suddenly, a deep voice came from the doorway.
A man walked in, wearing a formal suit and exuding an overwhelming presence. His cold glance silenced the woman immediately.
However, when he turned to Kang Xin, his expression softened.
"Kang Xin, are you okay?"
"Mr. Han, I’m fine, but she’s trying to use her connections to have YouCheng expelled."
Kang Xin cut straight to the point, highlighting the key issue.
Han LiTian nodded, his gaze turning icy as he looked at the woman.
The woman, not recognizing Han LiTian, mustered her courage to confront him.
"What? Are you here to back them up?"
"Having a wife like you is the only mistake your husband has ever made."
Han LiTian pulled out his phone and played a video.
The teacher and the woman leaned closer. The footage showed the woman’s son leading a group to attack YouCheng, who curled up defensively as he was beaten. The recording also captured their threats and extortion attempts.
Hearing the arrogant words in the video, the teacher realized how closely the boy’s behavior resembled that of his mother.
"See for yourself, ma’am!"
The woman’s face turned pale, but even now, she refused to admit defeat. Her voice trembled as she stammered,
"Well... then let’s not pursue this any further!"
"Not pursue it? Do you think you can sweep this under the rug?" Han LiTian’s voice rose, startling the woman into a shiver.
Desperately, she pulled out her wallet and held out a wad of cash.
"I’ll pay you. Let’s settle this privately!"
"Pay me?" Han LiTian stared at the money in the woman’s hand, momentarily so furious he almost laughed.
Was he really being dismissed with such a paltry sum?
Back when he was throwing money around to solve problems, who knows which backwater pit she was hiding in!
As he was about to speak, hurried footsteps echoed from the hallway.
A balding man rushed in, panting heavily. Seeing him, the woman grabbed his arm like a lifeline.
"Honey, they’re bullying me and our son together!"
The teacher and YouCheng were stunned by her shameless words, but Kang Xin remained silent.
The balding man instinctively looked at Han LiTian. As soon as he recognized him, his face turned ashen. He suddenly felt as though his heart had stopped.
Earlier that morning, his assistant informed him that the Han and Liang corporations were terminating their contracts with his company. Panicked, he tried calling Han LiTian’s office but was promptly hung up on. Liang’s side had directly blamed his son’s actions for the fallout.
Racing to the school, he never imagined he would run into Han LiTian in person.
He was so furious and had planned to demand an explanation today. But now, seeing Han LiTian here, only one thought filled his mind: Demand? Demand my ass! At this rate, the company itself might not survive the day!
Dripping with cold sweat, he pulled his wife aside and approached Han LiTian.
"Mr. Han, this must be a misunderstanding!"
"Misunderstanding? I have video evidence of your son beating and extorting a classmate. Your wife then tried to use her connections to expel the victim and, when caught, attempted to bribe me into dropping the matter. This is the first time anyone has dared try to pay me off. Your wife is truly one of a kind!"
Han LiTian’s words turned the man’s face ashen. He quickly turned his head, only to see his wife still clutching the thick bundle of cash in her hand!
At that moment, he felt as if the world was spinning, and he couldn’t find a single word to say.
When the woman heard the name “Han LiTian,” her legs went weak, and she nearly collapsed. She finally realized the magnitude of her mistake.
"If it’s a battle of connections you want. Let’s see whose connections are stronger."
With that, he left the office with Kang Xin and YouCheng.
Before leaving, Kang Xin and YouCheng bowed politely and with gratitude to the teacher.
As they exited, YouCheng glanced back at the boy who had tormented him. The boy’s smug face was now frozen in shock. Whatever consequences awaited him were no longer YouCheng’s concern.
The teacher let out a sigh of relief. Watching the now chaotic family, she felt grateful for standing her ground and upholding justice.