"To avoid being framed and accused of violating professional ethics, I will not come to the school again until the exam results are released." Rong Yun glanced at everyone, a half-smile on her face: "I never thought that after more than forty years of teaching, I would have to rely on a student to get a perfect score on an exam to prove my fairness and ability."
If Yu Wan hadn't made the bet, he wouldn't have known that his colleagues, who were always smiling and friendly, had such strong opinions about him.
The scene fell silent instantly, and the atmosphere became somewhat somber.
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
Liu Xiong was shocked: "Teacher Rong, please don't be angry. No one dares to question your character!"
Rong Yun was not only highly respected and held an extraordinary position in academic circles, but also came from a powerful family background. They were a top-tier wealthy family in the capital, and the Yu family of Jiangcheng didn't even consider a small amount of money a threat to them.
His dedication to education was entirely driven by the noble goal of guiding students to success and contributing to the nation.
That lofty realm is beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Liu Xiong felt a throbbing pain in his forehead. Everyone thought being a dean of students was glamorous, but dealing with a lot of troublesome things every day was not as easy and comfortable as teaching students.
"Oh."
Rong Yun chuckled almost silently through her nose, paused for a few seconds, and then slowly spoke: "Do you guys think the 3T Challenge invitation was given to me by the principal?"
One sentence revealed everyone's thoughts.
Although neither of them spoke, their emotions were clearly displayed on their faces.
Rong Yun raised her chin, her tone smug: "Given his reputation in academia, even if he wanted to, he wouldn't be qualified. Of course, if he were to shamelessly use his connections, he might be able to get it."
Everyone: "!!!"
Principal Shen, who was silently watching, thought, "..." Never mind, I won't argue with that old geezer who's in a bad mood.
Yu Wan's lowered eyelashes trembled, and she almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Student Yu, what are you thinking?" Principal Shen suddenly called on him.
Yu Wan raised her head, smiled lazily, and said in a smug tone, "Teachers, please give me whatever questions you like. I won't step into the school gates before the exam starts."
Everyone: "..."
Holy crap, I'm so angry! Are they all trying to protect themselves from wolves?
In the ensuing silence, only Rong Yun burst into unrestrained laughter: "As expected of my student!"
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Rong Yun left with his men, and no one dared to stay in the office.
Once outside the office building, seeing that no one was around, he stopped and said sternly, "This matter is not as simple as it seems. Someone is using this as an excuse to cause trouble, and it's obvious that they're targeting me. Go back and study hard; I'll handle the rest."
The cold, deserted streetlights shone on his profile, making it appear icy and frosty. As if thinking of something, his snow-white brows furrowed tightly.
Yu Wan nodded her chin.
After saying goodbye to Rong Jun, I walked alone towards the parking lot.
Friday night, the school was deserted. There were roadblocks on the streetlights in front, making a section of the road very dark.
Yu Wan's eyes narrowed slightly.
She remembered that the streetlights were working properly when she arrived.
He grew increasingly vigilant, his shoulders tense, like a taut bowstring.
Soon, Yu Wan entered the dimly lit area. She walked slowly, allowing her eyes to gradually adjust to the dim light, and then discreetly observed her surroundings.
Tall, straight pines and cypresses lined both sides of the road. To the far left was a small garden, and to the right was an open space surrounded by a wall... The school's topographical map was etched into my mind in half a second.
If there really was a criminal, she was in the very center, and it would take the attacker at least five steps to rush out. Five steps would give her enough reaction time.
The further I walked, the more persistent the vague unease became. My breath caught in my chest, and my palms were damp with sweat.
Thump thump!
Yu Wan noticed her heartbeat getting faster and faster, a primal bodily reaction. Deep within her mind, terrifying memories surfaced uncontrollably.
sacks, sleeping pills, warehouse...
She dug her nails into her palms, forcing herself to calm down, her eyes gradually reddening.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, rustling the leaves as if it were a silent alarm.
Yu Wan instinctively felt a sudden alarm and turned around abruptly.
The man in the baseball cap was almost upon them, his muscular arms taut beneath his hoodie, poised to strike.
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"Beep...beep...beep..."
Meng Shen hung up the phone, shrugged, and sighed deeply: "She didn't answer. She's probably busy. It's strange, where else would she go if not home?"
Tang Yue's eyes flickered slightly. After pondering for a moment, he couldn't help but make a phone call to Principal Shen.
"Student Yu left half an hour ago." Principal Shen picked up a cup of tea, leaned back, and asked with a gossipy look, "What happened? Did you have a fight?" A man who has been single for twenty-eight years suddenly found love, and the object of his affections is that young lady from the Yu family. Tsk tsk, quite interesting.
"No." Tang Yue's eyes were clear and cold, his voice flat and emotionless.
Just as Principal Shen was about to say something, there was a sudden knock on the door, so he had no choice but to hang up the phone, feeling unsatisfied.
With permission granted, the security captain entered, his face grim. "Principal, something's happened. We received a report that a thug had infiltrated the campus. When we arrived, we found him lying on the ground, his face bruised and swollen. Next to him, we found a backpack containing sedatives, rope, a wig, a hat, and other such items."
"What?" Principal Shen jumped to his feet. "Call the police immediately. By the way, who reported it?"
The security captain shook his head: "The caller was a girl who made the call from a public phone booth. We checked the surveillance footage and found that the cameras on that section of the road started malfunctioning around 7 p.m.
Principal Shen pursed his lips and said, "Take your men and search the school to see if there are any other escapees."
"Okay, I'll do it now."
Once the security captain left, Principal Shen sat back down in his chair. He actually had someone in mind, but wasn't entirely sure.
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Hospital.
Tang Yue hung up the phone and stared at the time on his phone screen: 7:05.
Her long, slender eyebrows furrowed slightly, almost imperceptibly.
Time passed second by second.
The sky outside was already dark, spreading out like ink. Standing on the high-rise building and looking down, the distant buildings were brightly lit.
A brief silence fell over the room, as if it had been frozen solid, cold and quiet.
Everyone frantically tried to wink at Meng Shen, pleading, "Brother Shen, please say something!"
Meng Shen glared back, "Why should I?"
The group of playboys blinked, grinned, and chuckled, saying, "You're the one with the deepest friendship with Master Yue."
"..." Carrying the hopes of the entire village, Meng Shen bravely spoke up, "Uncle Yue, if there's nothing else, we'll be going now."
Everyone was shocked and silently gave a thumbs up in their hearts.
I never expected Brother Shen to be such a straightforward and decisive real man!
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