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Just then, Cui Ying walked over and whispered, "Sweetie, Teacher Chen wants to see you."
Cui Ying glanced at Huang Jingli again. Sigh, that Lin Xiaoru is really like a persistent ghost!
Before this, Teacher Chen contacted Huashan and Cui Ying to understand the situation; now it's He Tiantian's turn.
Teacher Chen really liked Huang Jingli, a diligent student who was also his capable class leader. She often helped him with chores, so naturally he didn't want Huang Jingli to get into trouble because of her conduct.
“Okay, I’m coming right now.” He Tiantian said softly, “Sister Jingli, don’t worry, Cui Ying and I will be your witnesses. After all, you have a child. If something happens to the child, that would be a real big deal! Those clowns won’t have a good ending. We can’t let that hateful woman hurt your child.”
"I understand." Huang Jingli nodded, clenching her fists. He Tiantian was right. She wasn't alone now; she had a child in her belly and family.
He Tiantian arrived at the door and knocked.
"Come in," came Teacher Chen's voice from inside.
He Tiantian came in, closed the door behind her, and said politely, "Teacher Chen, what did you call me here for?"
"Take a look at this letter of complaint," Teacher Chen said softly, then pushed two pieces of paper on the table toward He Tiantian.
He Tiantian took it, pretending to be unaware, and frowned, saying, "Teacher Chen, this is slander! Huang Jingli and I came to Qijia Village together and have been together for several years. She did not do what is written in the whistleblower letter."
“Cui Ying has done well in Qijia Village, but they arrived relatively late and don’t know about the past, so I called you over to find out more,” Teacher Chen said. “Since you’ve said so, of course I believe my student.”
That's good, I didn't disappoint him.
Hearing Teacher Chen say that, He Tiantian breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Teacher Chen, I can actually guess who wrote this letter."
"Oh?" Teacher Chen looked up. "Is there some other hidden story behind this?"
“There’s a hidden story,” He Tiantian said. “A few days ago, I saw that Sister Jingli looked pale. After pressing her for details, I found out that one of the female educated youths who came to Qijia Village with us had been admitted to the University of Finance and Economics in our Nanshi. This person is called Lin Xiaoru. Back in Qijia Village, she often threatened Huang Jingli with her family background, making Huang Jingli wash her clothes, cook for her, and do chores. Later, Lin Xiaoru was good at singing and dancing, so she went to the county’s propaganda team. After she left Qijia Village, Huang Jingli was able to live a peaceful life. The educated youths in the settlement loved to study, and Huang Jingli studied with them. So when the news came that we could take the college entrance examination, we were able to review in the shortest amount of time and get into university. This Lin Xiaoru, when she heard that we could take the college entrance examination, shamelessly came back to the village. But she had been playing around and hadn’t studied properly, so she didn’t get in, while we did. She’s jealous of us, but she doesn’t dare to mess with me because she messed with me in Qijia Village and I taught her a lesson. So she bullies Huang Jingli.”
“This girl has gone a bit too far,” Teacher Chen said. “Then how can you be sure that Lin Xiaoru wrote it?”
He Tiantian said with disgust, "A while ago, Lin Xiaoru came to Huang Jingli and asked her to borrow money. With Lin Xiaoru's temper, when she was a sent-down youth, she directly seized a portion of Huang Jingli's subsidies and food. Her so-called borrowing money was just asking for money directly. When Huang Jingli refused, she threatened Huang Jingli. It's only been a few days and you've received such a letter. Isn't that too much of a coincidence?"
"Sigh, really." Teacher Chen smiled wryly. "Alright, I understand the situation. Tell Huang Jingli to rest assured that the school will not negate her efforts and achievements because of these false accusations."
He Tiantian felt relieved after hearing Teacher Chen's words.
"Thank you, Teacher Chen," He Tiantian said. "It wasn't easy for Huang Jingli to get into university, and she's pregnant now. If we don't support her, we'll only give those unscrupulous people an opportunity to take advantage of her."
“Yes, it’s not worth getting angry at someone with such ulterior motives. If you have time, try to comfort Huang Jingli.” Teacher Chen nodded. He had also been reported before and suffered a lot, feeling very aggrieved.
Things are different now than before. We can't ruin a promising student's future with a baseless accusation.
After He Tiantian returned, she told Huang Jingli about Teacher Chen's attitude.
"Thank you, Tiantian, Cui Ying," Huang Jingli said gratefully. "Come to my house for lunch together. My father-in-law sent a lot of things over yesterday, so I can treat everyone to a good meal."
"Okay, then we won't stand on ceremony." He Tiantian said with a smile. The Wu family is doing well now, with an income of one or two thousand yuan every month. They occasionally go to Huang Jingli's house for a meal, which won't bankrupt her.
Cui Ying smiled and said, "The food in the cafeteria isn't very good, so it's a good opportunity to go to Huang Jingli's house to satisfy my craving. By the way, can I invite Hua Shan along?"
"Of course, let's go together," Huang Jingli said with a smile, thankful that she had these friends by her side.
Without them, not only would her teacher not be able to vouch for her, but she also wouldn't be able to explain herself to her in-laws or husband.
Lin Xiaoru almost shattered their peaceful life again.
Huang Jingli deeply resented Lin Xiaoru.
At noon after school, Hua Shan and Wu Youliang bumped into each other at the entrance of the Chinese Department classroom.
Just then, Huang Jingli brought He Tiantian and Cui Ying out and invited them to go home with them for dinner.
Hua Shan was naturally happy to eat at Wu Youliang's house, so he wouldn't have to eat boiled vegetables in the cafeteria anymore.
To his surprise, he ran into Lin Xiaoru as soon as he stepped out of the school gate.
When Lin Xiaoru saw Huang Jingli and her group, her eyes flickered, especially when she saw He Tiantian. She took two steps back, turned around and left.
Lin Xiaoru harbored a certain fear of He Tiantian. In Qijia Village, she hadn't gained the upper hand in her several encounters with He Tiantian. Now that they were in Nanshi, she knew He Tiantian's in-laws were quite powerful there. If she acted rashly, she might face He Tiantian's retaliation.
Huang Jingli, you're lucky!
Just you wait and see!
With that pathetic look on his face, he thinks he can escape Lin Xiaoru's control? Dream on!
In Lin Xiaoru's heart, Huang Jingli was still that good-for-nothing in Qijia Village who was threatened and forced to do whatever she wanted.
However, she did not realize that the world was changing, and people were changing too.
Huang Jingli now has supportive friends, understanding teachers, a loving husband, and doting in-laws. She is no longer the pitiful person that a person with wicked intentions could force.
Seeing that Lin Xiaoru had left, Cui Ying asked curiously, "Wasn't Lin Xiaoru supposed to come over and make sarcastic remarks, speaking arrogantly and making nonsense?"
"Heh, with so many of us here, we all know her background. It's a wonder she even has the nerve to come here," He Tiantian scoffed, her tone dismissive.
He Tiantian utterly despises people like Lin Xiaoru.
They have hands and feet, yet they choose to be wicked, take the wrong path, and harm others.
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