Heads-up! The CEO's Wife is a Hidden Big Boss! novel Chapter 1088

Chapter 1088: Want to Meet Lu Guixin’s Parents? (Lu Guixin Part 12)

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"You can go back first," Mrs. Su said to Xia Cheng before walking to the principal’s office in her high heels.

Xia Cheng’s heart raced as she watched Mrs. Su leave, and she squeezed her fingers slightly. Su Zeyue was embarrassed in front of the whole school. No matter whose fault it is, the Su family won’t be able to take it lying down since they’ll be ridiculed if word of it reaches the high society. Someone had to take the brunt of their anger to save their face. The school would naturally protect Zhou Fu and ask Lu Guixin to leave since the former was the top student and the latter was a pretty face with bad results.

Even if I didn’t say anything to Mrs. Su, this matter would still end with Lu Guixin’s expulsion. I’m not doing this out of jealousy. Lu Guixin has nothing but her looks. She’s not worthy of my jealousy.

With a slight curl of her lips, Xia Cheng turned around and left.

...

In the principal’s office.

Everyone was seated on the sofa in the meeting area, and Su Cheng had already understood the entirety of the matter.

Principal Lin poured a cup of tea for Su Cheng. "This is the most critical period for the child. You should reconsider your decision of having your daughter transferring to another school, Mr. Su."

Su Cheng’s expression was unreadable as he took the teacup from him. Two seconds later, he smiled and politely said, "I get what you’re saying."

Upon seeing that there was room for discussion, Mr. Dong hurriedly said, "Su Zeyue’s results are excellent. There’s still some time before the university entrance exams. As long as she pushes herself to work harder, she’ll definitely be able to get into Capital University. It’ll be such a shame if her results get affected because of the transferring of schools."

"Exactly," echoed the form teacher of Class One. "Zeyue’s learning progress will be affected since she has to adjust to the new learning environment and the new teachers. It’s better for her to just stay here."

That was what Mrs. Su heard when she opened the door, her heels making sharp clacking sounds as she strode in. "Yue’er won’t be transferring to another school, of course."

"Mom!" Su Zeyue jumped to her feet and stared in determination at her mother. Tears fell from her red and swollen eyes. "I told you that I’m transferring!"

My self-esteem has been trampled over by the entire school. I’m too embarrassed to stay!

Mrs. Su walked over to her daughter and wiped the tears away while cooing, "Nobody is allowed to bully my daughter! I’ll make them pay for bullying you!"

Principal Lin understood what she meant when he heard that. He turned to Su Cheng and said calmly, "Mr. Su, what happened today was Zhou Fu’s fault. Of course, the school won’t deny our responsibility too."

Su Cheng didn’t say anything, so Principal Lin continued. "Zhou Fu is young, rash, and arrogant. He was wrong to cause so much hurt to Su Zeyue."

Mr. Dong added, "Mr. Su, Mrs. Su, Zhou Fu has realized his mistake. He regrets his impulsive action of speaking out of turn."

Principal Lin drummed his fingers against the sofa’s armrests and said courteously, "Well, how about I get Zhou Fu to come over and sincerely apologize to Su Zeyue?" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"You want to settle this with just an apology?" Mrs. Su’s face darkened, and she screeched, "Isn’t that as good as telling people that anyone can ride over the Su family?"

"Of course not." Principal Lin flashed a smile at Mrs. Su. "I’ll get Zhou Fu to write a letter of apology. It’ll be published on the school forum for all the students to see. It’ll also be pasted on the bulletin boards of all departments. What do you think about that?"

Mrs. Su scoffed. "And that’s considered sincere? It seems like your student’s hand is quite precious to you, Principal Lin—so precious that it’s on par with the Su family’s reputation."

"You’ve misunderstood my words, Mrs. Su. I didn’t mean that." Principal Lin then realized that Mrs. Su was still standing, so he motioned her to sit down. "Please calm down and take a seat."

Mrs. Su didn’t move, though. "You have to give me an answer today!"

"Of course." Principal Lin poured some tea for her. "Please sit down, everyone."

"Just sit down first," said Su Cheng.

Only then did Mrs. Su put her arm around Su Zeyue’s shoulders and sit.

"Parents are the ones who get most anxious when something happens to their child. I understand what you’re feeling right now." Principal Lin pushed the cup of tea towards Mrs. Su before asking politely, "What would you like the school to do?"

In an overbearing tone, Mrs. Su said, "My daughter won’t be transferring schools on the condition that the person behind today’s incident leaves the school."

Hearing that, Su Zeyue turned to her mother in shock and disbelief.

Mom wants the school to expel Zhou Fu? That won’t happen. The school will never agree to it. If Dad and Mom exert pressure on the school to make Zhou Fu leave, I’ll become the target of criticism given his status in school.

At the thought of that, Su Zeyue pursed her lips and stood up while grabbing her backpack. She looked at her parents grimly. "You won’t let me transfer to another school? Fine, I won’t come to school at all."

"Yue’er!" Mrs. Su reached out to grab her daughter, but the latter shook her hand off and moved to leave.

"Stop right there!" Su Cheng sternly ordered.

Su Zeyue stiffened and instinctively stopped.

"The adults will find the best outcome for you all. You’re not capable of making decisions on your own yet." Su Cheng then said in a gentler but firm tone, "Sit down."

Su Zeyue gripped the strap of her backpack.

Mrs. Su pulled her back to the sofa and whispered, "Behave."

Although Su Zeyue didn’t put up a struggle, her entire body was tense.

Su Cheng looked at Principal Lin. "She just wants to hide herself from the humiliation after getting scolded in front of the entire school population. I seek your kind understanding."

Principal Lin nodded. "Of course."

While rubbing his fingers against the teacup, the Su family slowly said, "Although she can hide, the Su family can’t lose face. We expect an answer for this matter."

Principal Lin’s eyes glinted. "I’ll get Zhou Fu to make a public apology."

"Principal Lin, on account of our years of friendship, I won’t beat around the bush with you. That’s not enough."

"Stop wasting our time. Our time is very precious," said Mrs. Su. "As I said before, the person behind today’s incident has to leave."

Although Su Cheng didn’t say anything, it was clear that he agreed with his wife.

Mr. Dong frowned. His grip on the sofa’s armrests tightened slightly as he looked at Principal Lin. There are many schools that would be willing to take Zhou Fu in if he leaves our school. It’ll be our loss if we expel the top Year Three student. The management of the school will surely be criticized by the public.

He was now regretting his decision to make Zhou Fu reflect on himself under the national flag very much, for things wouldn’t have been blown up so much if he hadn’t done that.

The form teacher of Class One panicked too. She didn’t want to see her most promising student whom she had taught for three years, be expelled from school at this juncture.

Principal Lin’s eyes darkened, although his attitude remained as gentle as before. He said frankly, "I’m afraid we can’t do that. It was wrong of Zhou Fu to be so mean to his schoolmate, but his mistake isn’t so serious that he needs to be expelled." Besides, he apparently has some background, seeing how the higher-ups had sent him here in person. They aren’t people the Su family can afford to offend.

Principal Lin carefully said, "Mrs. Su, Zhou Fu’s achievements are obvious to all. He’s a promising talent with a bright future ahead. Expelling him will be a great loss to the school. I hope you can understand this."

"Are you mistaken about something, Principal Lin?" Mrs. Su looked at him. "I’m talking about the person who started it all."

Everyone present was a bit confused by that.

Su Cheng turned to his wife in confusion. Even if the school isn’t willing to expel Zhou Fu, Principal Lin will have no choice but to comply if I exert pressure on his boss.

"May I know what you mean by that, Mrs. Su?" asked Principal Lin.

"I can do the school a favor and not pursue Zhou Fu’s responsibility," said Mrs. Su.

While hope lit up in Mr. Dong and the form teacher’s eyes, Principal Lin didn’t say anything and simply waited for Mrs. Su’s catch.

"I already know what happened on the school forum," said Mrs. Su. "This all started because of a freshman named Lu Guixin, isn’t that right?"

Principal Lin’s grip on the teacup tightened at the mention of Lu Guixin. If one looked carefully, one would notice that he was sitting a little straighter than he had earlier at the mention of Zhou Fu.

"We won’t pursue this matter if you expel her." Mrs. Su leaned back as she stared Principal Lin down.

On the other hand, Su Zeyue’s dull eyes lit up when she heard what her mother said.

That’s right! Nobody will laugh at me again if Lu Guixin gets expelled. Everything started because she tried to get close to Zhou Fu. I don’t have to transfer to another school anymore.

Principal Lin frowned and put down his teacup. "This matter seems to have nothing to do with Lu Guixin."

"Nothing?" Mrs. Su sneered. "It’s because of her that Zhou Fu embarrassed my daughter in school today. Don’t tell me that you have no idea about this."

Principal Lin kept quiet.

One is the top student, while the other is a freshman with atrocious results. Given the choice, any school would surely choose the former. Expelling Lu Guixin is obviously the best choice. Not only will the Su family be satisfied with this outcome, and their reputation be saved, but it’ll also stop people from talking about Su Zeyue.

That’s an outright threat. The Su family’s term is actually pretty good since Lu Guixin can find another school. There will be rumors about her once she leaves, but it won’t affect her since she won’t be around to hear or face them. Mrs. Dong looked around and cautiously asked, "Principal Lin, in that case, I’ll go get the form teacher of Class Nine to contact Lu Guixin’s parents?"

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