Shi Xiaobao and Fang Tongtong reached a consensus that He Xiaohong should be punished by law. Although the head of the teaching department and Teacher Mao felt it was a pity, they were powerless to do anything about it, since He Xiaohong herself was not up to the task.

Moreover, after learning about He Xiaohong's daily life, they were utterly disappointed in the girl.

He swindled over 160,000 yuan, which he spent in a short time, leaving not a single penny. He claimed to be a rich second-generation, buying brand-name electronic devices, clothes, and bags. He was very generous, always vying to pay the bill when going out with his classmates.

Over time, her classmates all assumed that her family was really rich, and they would often ask He Xiaohong to go out and play, just so that someone would pay the bill.

He Xiaohong thoroughly enjoyed her friends' flattery and spent money without hesitation. Since it wasn't her own money, she didn't feel bad about spending it.

Teacher Mao was both angry and heartbroken. She wanted to appeal on behalf of her student, but she couldn't find any reason to do so. If she were Fang Tongtong, she probably wouldn't be willing to forgive He Xiaohong either.

Shi Xiaobao acted quickly, filing a lawsuit as soon as he returned to Pingjiang. He Xiaohong's school also acted swiftly, immediately expelling He Xiaohong and posting a public notice at the school.

Now all the classmates knew that He Xiaohong wasn't a rich kid; she had swindled all that money. The classmates were deeply saddened, but most of them made sarcastic remarks. However, He Xiaohong couldn't hear them anymore; she had already moved away from the school.

Because the court had already accepted the case, He Xiaohong couldn't leave Hangzhou. She didn't have much money, so she could only rent a cheap single room in an urban village. She sold some of the brand-name clothes and bags she had bought before, and only then did she have some spare money, but not much. At this moment, He Xiaohong really regretted it.

But it was too late.

The case was clear and straightforward, with sufficient evidence, and a result was quickly reached: He Xiaohong was found guilty of fraud and sentenced to three years in prison (don't nitpick, the author is not a legal professional, haha).

The court officials said that He Xiaohong wanted to see Fang Tongtong, but Fang Tongtong refused. She didn't want to see He Xiaohong and considered the money as a waste, a lesson learned.

Shi Xiaobao sent people to check on the other four students who received the scholarship. Fortunately, these four children are quite good. They cherish the rare learning opportunity and their grades are among the best. Moreover, after school, they help their families with farm work. So far, their character seems to be quite good.

Fang Tongtong will naturally continue to provide financial assistance. She does not seek anything in return from these people; she only hopes to help those who truly deserve it.

As for the money that was swindled away—

"Here's your salary card. Just give me a thousand yuan from now on."

Fang Tongtong voluntarily handed over her salary card, her eyes filled with reluctance, but she still gave it to him. She had done something wrong and couldn't let Shi Xiaobao suffer losses. She had to pay back the money, and it would be paid off in a little over a year.

"Is a thousand yuan enough for you?" Shi Xiaobao asked deliberately.

Fang Tongtong pouted, "Saving money is enough."

"Not eating grilled fish or grilled meat anymore?"

With drool dripping from her mouth, Fang Tongtong glared angrily and said defiantly, "I'm not eating!"

Knowing full well she loves to eat, you still say these things to tempt her. Ugh, how annoying!

A sly glint flashed in Shi Xiaobao's eyes as he slowly said, "I have a way to get you to pay back the money without having to do so, and it will even increase your allowance."

Fang Tongtong's eyes lit up. "What method?"

"It's simple. My mom keeps pressuring me to get married, so you can help me out." Shi Xiaobao's eyes were full of smiles. After raising her for so long, it was time to close the net.

Fang Tongtong was stunned for a moment, and stammered, "What...what urgent need do you need?"

She must have understood correctly, right?