"How could she do this? It's unbelievable. Should I call her over and explain things to her face to face?" Teacher Mao still wanted to give He Xiaohong a chance.

It would be best to settle this privately; if it goes to court, He Xiaohong's future will be ruined.

"I'm afraid He Xiaohong won't see me. She canceled her phone number to avoid me. If I hadn't gone to her hometown, I wouldn't have known she was studying here!" Fang Tongtong sneered.

She won't be soft-hearted towards He Xiaohong.

He Xiaohong is now a criminal in her own mind, so how could she possibly be soft-hearted towards criminals?

The dean of students and Teacher Mao felt a chill in their hearts, realizing that Fang Tongtong was unwilling to let the matter rest. One of them was a big boss, and the other was a policeman; it would be too easy for them to hold He Xiaohong accountable.

"Call He Xiaohong over!" The head of the teaching department winked at Teacher Mao.

Regardless, he still wanted to try. Although he was angry at He Xiaohong's lack of self-respect, he still wanted to give the child a chance to repent and start anew.

After Teacher Mao left, the dean of students had just opened his mouth when Shi Xiaobao interrupted, "Director, it's not that we don't want to forgive He Xiaohong, but she didn't give herself a chance. She's a habitual liar and has cheated people out of money time and time again to satisfy her vanity. She's cheated nearly twenty times in total. Do you think she's someone who can be reformed?"

The head of the teaching department was speechless, his heart heavy.

He actually felt that He Xiaohong couldn't change anymore, but—

“She’s still young, her life has just begun. It’s also our fault for not doing a good job in educating her properly, which led her to make such a big mistake. What do you think? Let’s consider that money as something He Xiaohong owes. Let her write an IOU and pay it back after she starts working. How about that?”

The head of the teaching department came up with a compromise and looked at Shi Xiaobao hopefully. He could tell that this young man was the decision-maker, and as long as he agreed, Fang Tongtong would definitely not have any objections.

"Not very good."

Shi Xiaobao refused without hesitation, "Director, you have put a lot of effort into helping the students, but I'm afraid they may not appreciate it. Besides, wrongdoing must be punished, otherwise how can we learn from it? He Xiaohong not only cheated out of money, but also my friend's good intentions. She must be punished!"

The head of the teaching department sighed. Putting himself in the other person's shoes, he would also be very angry if he were the one who was deceived.

Teacher Mao brought He Xiaohong over. He Xiaohong was suspicious and didn't understand why her homeroom teacher had brought her to the dean of students' office. She felt uneasy and had a feeling that something was about to happen.

"Go in!"

Teacher Mao pushed open the door, said something indifferently, and looked at He Xiaohong with disappointment in her eyes.

He Xiaohong's heart skipped a beat, sensing something was wrong. When she saw Fang Tongtong in the office, her heart sank instantly. She instinctively tried to run out, but Fang Tongtong grabbed her and looked at her coldly.

"Don't you recognize me? I came here specifically to pick up the materials. I went through a lot of trouble to apply for a charity for you, but you canceled your phone number without a word, so I had to come here in person to get them."

Fang Tongtong felt even more disappointed when she saw He Xiaohong dressed fashionably. The He Xiaohong of the past was simple and honest. Although her clothes were old and patched, they were clean and tidy, and her eyes were clearer than the blue sky.

But now, although He Xiaohong is dressed fashionably and wears exquisite makeup, her eyes are filled with materialism. This girl has been corrupted by this glamorous world and is no longer the He Xiaohong of the past.

"Sister Tongtong...I...I did something wrong, please forgive me!"

He Xiaohong gritted her teeth and knelt on the ground.