Chapter 326 The Orphanage's Lies: The Handsome Flower Boy 26

Listen to your mother.

Shen Ci's words struck a chord with Lu Jinnian's most secret thoughts, but he wasn't very afraid because he already knew Shen Ci's attitude.

He even felt happy that his mother was disciplining him because she loved him.

There are so many people in the world, why don't we see mothers disciplining others? It's all because he's their son.

"Mom, I've got it."

He nodded and said that he really enjoyed the feeling of being educated.

Shen Ci's words were brief and to the point; she had made herself very clear. She was an enlightened parent, but not an open-minded one.

She certainly didn't want her son to be dating multiple girls at the same time.

Deceiving someone's true feelings is not something to be proud of.

She knew that Zhu Yan and the others' words were not unfounded; Lu Jinnian's current situation was on the verge of collapse.

It's not as serious as they say, but it's definitely not without any clues.

But Shen Ci wanted to take this opportunity to completely wash away the stain on Lu Jinnian's reputation.

There's an old saying that goes, "He who steals a needle when he's small will steal gold when he's big." In Lu Jinnian's original life, "playboy" perfectly summed up his character.

This time, we not only need to clear his negative image, but also take this opportunity to remind and warn him.

Once a person has finally shaken off the impressions people have of them, they will unconsciously cherish their reputation more.

For example, if a male model goes straight, he will pay extra attention to this aspect and will not want to be labeled as a male model again.

Upon returning home, Shen Ci immediately wrote a letter of complaint by hand. The contents of the letter were all truthful, without exaggeration or deliberate smearing of anyone, and the wording was very precise.

The letter detailed what happened at the department store, explaining how Zhu Yan and others inexplicably slandered Lu Jinnian as a gigolo and promiscuous.

And the slanderous accusations against them, claiming that their mother-son relationship was abnormal, severely damaged Lu Jinnian and her reputation, and these people bore the mark of the Fourth Middle School.

This is enough to raise questions about the moral assessment standards of No. 4 Middle School in admitting students, and what kind of scoundrels they are recruiting. The report also provides detailed information on the time, place, people, and witnesses.

She believed that the school would be able to investigate the matter thoroughly. She didn't expect severe punishment; she simply hoped to clear the child's name and make the rumor-mongers issue a public apology.

Otherwise, will Lu Jinnian be called a gigolo for the rest of his life? Will he never be able to get rid of this label?

The letter was sent, but I didn't receive a response for a while. After all, the school is so big, and school starts in a couple of days, so there's no rush.

Soon it was time for the registration of new students and the meeting between parents at No. 4 Middle School.

After the start of the school year and registration, the Fourth Middle School will hold a parent meeting. These two events are connected; it is both a parent meeting and a new student meeting.

The campus was packed with people. The children of this era seemed more mature than those of later generations, or as her time would say.

My parents looked a lot like each other when they were little.

They all looked quite mature at fifteen or sixteen years old. The main issue was their clothing; most of them wore shirts, and they looked quite sturdy, not fair-skinned, as they had all done manual labor.

Before going to the venue, Shen Ci followed the signs and found the admissions office.

Shen Ci politely knocked on the door and went in.

"Hello, is this Director Wang from the Admissions Office? I am Shen Ci, the parent of freshman Lu Jinnian."

Director Wang didn't even look up, and replied perfunctorily.

"Oh, parents, what's the matter? Hurry up and go to the auditorium for a meeting, it's busy here!"

Shen Ci frowned slightly. "What are you so busy with? The edges of the extracurricular book you're holding are practically sticking out."

"Director Wang, I wrote you a letter of complaint about a week ago."

Regarding the incident where three students from your school, Zhu Yan, Wang Bin, and Li Qiang, publicly defamed my son, Lu Jinnian, what is the status of the school's investigation?

Director Wang then looked up, frowned, and sized her up. "Another meddlesome parent," he thought. "Women who have a little money at home but no job are the most likely to cause trouble."

He said it impatiently.

“This parent receives many letters every day, and we need time to verify them.”

We can't just conclude that our students have a problem based on your one-sided account, can we?

Besides, it's normal for classmates to have minor disagreements; you parents shouldn't make a mountain out of a molehill.

Upon hearing this, Shen Ci laughed. You can't judge everyone's character based on just one era. Even in this prosperous and vibrant era, there are still scoundrels.

"Making a mountain out of a molehill?"

Director Wang, publicly slandering a child as a gigolo who engages in illicit relationships—is this what you call a minor conflict?

This is a serious matter of character and an insult to one's dignity!

As a key secondary school, does your school only consider grades and not character when admitting students?

As far as I know, Zhu Yan's middle school entrance exam scores were just barely enough to get into college.

Shouldn't the school be responsible for students' conduct and conduct investigations? This is my duty, and it's also the school's duty!

Although the 1979 middle school entrance examination valued academic performance, it did not solely rely on it. If a student had questionable conduct and there was verifiable evidence of such conduct, serious issues would still affect their admission.

There were also some educated youth who returned to the city, only to be reported for abandoning their wives and children, which prevented them from returning.

This principle still holds true in later generations: people with serious blemishes on their character will be resisted by everyone.

Director Wang was taken aback, not expecting her to dare to retort, and became somewhat embarrassed and angry.

"How can you, as a parent, be so unreasonable! Our school has its own rules and procedures!"

You accuse them of defamation, but do you have any solid evidence? Who can prove it?

A young female teacher next to them seemed to recognize Shen Ci, because she was holding a newspaper and quietly reminded Director Wang.

"Director, this parent seems to have been in the newspaper a while ago, the patriotic overseas Chinese who donated a lot of things..."

Director Wang was in a fit of anger and didn't listen to a word. Instead, he felt that Shen Ci was using her reputation to exert pressure, which made him even more displeased.

He despises people who bully others and act recklessly just because their family has some wealth!

Of course, it would be different if he had the capital.

"So what if you've been in the newspaper? Does being in the newspaper give you the right to make trouble? We're very busy right now, please leave!"

Besides, flies don't land on eggs without cracks, and it takes two to tango.

Why don't people talk about other problems with your child? It must be that your child did something that could easily cause misunderstandings!

Honestly, he was engrossed in his novel when he was interrupted at the crucial moment. He was furious. The students had already registered, so why were they coming to him, the admissions director?

"He's completely impervious to reason!" Shen Ci exclaimed in amazement, glancing around the office before spotting the telephone on the desk.

She walked over, picked up the receiver, and quickly dialed the number.