Chapter 89 "The Ugly Daughter" (19)
In the Su family's mansion.
After communicating with Lawyer Zhang in the study, Su Man's father shook his head and called Su Man over.
"How could you get into trouble like this at school?" The father sternly lectured his daughter, "How many times have I told you this! I don't care what you want to do, but there's one thing: you must not bring shame to the Su family!"
Su Man retorted with a look of grievance: "How could I have imagined that Xia would actually call the police! But Dad, this kind of small case can be settled in a matter of minutes, right? Why are you still so mean to me..."
"If she were just an ordinary person, it would be dealt with in a matter of minutes!" My father slammed his fist on the table in anger. "But now she's a bit of a tennis star! There have been sporadic videos uploaded online before, taken in that small auditorium at your school... Did you know that Lawyer Zhang hired someone to suppress the news?"
"Tsk... Then give her the money! Her family is bankrupt, and she's giving me trouble everywhere. Isn't it just because she wants money?!"
Father Su sighed heavily: "Lawyer Zhang has talked to her. She is willing to accept an out-of-court settlement, but she doesn't want any money. She only wants you to apologize in person."
"Why should I apologize?! I won't do it! Your face is face, but mine is not face?! Isn't it enough that I dropped out of school?!"
"Apologies are only for behind closed doors. Just say sorry to her privately and that's it. I'm about to attend a national conference! Don't bother me at this critical moment!!"
"Don't even think about it! I won't go even if you kill me!"
Su Man cried and ran out of her father's study, ran all the way back to her room, and locked herself in.
Sigh... With his precious daughter so stubborn, Father Su had no choice but to put the burden on Lawyer Zhang: "I have to leave for a meeting tomorrow and don't have time to deal with this! You're a professional, coordinate this for me! If Su Man goes too far, just stop giving her pocket money!"
Lawyer Zhang said on the surface that there was "no problem", but he was speechless inside.
It was a simple case that could be solved with just an apology, but now it's getting more and more complicated...
…
"Haven't I emphasized many times that I don't want money? Is it possible you don't understand or what? It's really a hassle!"
When Shi Sui received another call from Lawyer Zhang, she was not at all panicked.
She had long expected that Su Man would not compromise so easily, and had already prepared the next plan.
"Now I've upgraded my conditions. Originally, I only wanted Su Man to apologize to me, but I've collected information on eight other classmates. They've all been bullied by Su Man... As long as Su Man is willing to admit her mistakes and apologize to all nine of them, including me, in person, I can sign an agreement and settle the case right then and there!"
After hearing this, Lawyer Zhang sighed in his heart on the other end of the phone.
This girl's mentality doesn't seem like that of a 15-year-old girl at all. She is very difficult to deal with!
"I understand your request." Lawyer Zhang responded in a professional tone, "After I finish communicating with the client, I will contact you again..."
"Don't try to use delaying tactics! Lawyer, please tell Suman's father that this is my last request. If it can't be met, then we can go through the normal legal channels!"
After hanging up the phone, Shisui felt refreshed.
...At this moment, her roommate Kong Miaoqi was packing her belongings in the dormitory.
Today is June 30th.
It was Kong Miaoqing's last day in the dormitory.
Tomorrow morning, her family will drive over to pick her up.
"Xia, do you want to go eat together...?"
Kong Miaoqi asked cautiously.
"Sure! Why not?" Tokiho imitated her mixed Chinese and English tone, "Let's go now."
Shisui had already made this arrangement, so a farewell dinner was inevitable.
But Kong Miaoqing has been used to being alone and proud in the past three years. It is not easy for her to make such a request!
…The two of them walked side by side to the cafeteria and ordered a set meal each.
Sitting face to face, Kong Miaoqi prepared to start eating.
But Shisui asked her to wait for a while.
"There's still one person who hasn't arrived yet." Tokiho smiled mysteriously.
Kong Miaoqi was wondering when she suddenly saw Shanshan walking slowly towards her from the side door with a paper box in her hand.
"Well, I know you're going back tomorrow, so... let's just practice for you..."
Shanshan spoke hesitantly and sat next to Kong Miaoqing.
This is the first time...
After the falling out with Shanshan, they sat down to eat calmly for the first time.
Shi Sui tapped the table with her fingers and asked Shan Shan with an exaggerated expression: "Wow, your box is so beautiful! What's in it?"
"I made these muffins myself..." Shanshan said shyly as she opened the box. "They might not be very good, so you guys just have to make do with them."
There are 6 small cakes neatly arranged inside, including cranberry, chocolate, strawberry... and many decorations on them, which shows that a lot of care was put into them.
Shi Sui picked up a small cake and placed it in front of Kong Miaoqi, then took out a candle from her clothes like a magic trick and lit it.
"What are you guys doing..." Kong Miaoqing covered her mouth in surprise and shyness.
"Isn't your birthday next month? But you'll be abroad by then, so Shanshan is celebrating your birthday in advance!"
"Thank you... Thank you..."
Shisui took out a match and lit the candle, acting as the only member of the atmosphere group: "Come on, make a wish and blow out the candles!"
"Are you kidding? I'm not a child anymore. I don't want to do something as stupid as making a wish..."
Kong Miaoqi looked around and made sure that no one was paying attention. Then she quickly lowered her head, exhaled, and blew out the candle.
Although she said it was childish, the smile on her face that she couldn't hide could not deceive anyone.
Kong Miaoqing has been smarter and more mature than others since she was a child. She has few friends of the same age, and Shanshan is almost the only one who is willing to play with her.
Kong Miaoqi held the small cake in both hands and took a small bite.
Shanshan asked expectantly, "How is it? Is it okay?"
Kong Miaoqi frowned slightly, then began to lecture again: "You probably didn't beat the flour evenly enough, or you used too much flour, so the cake is a little loose. Muffins must be firm enough, then-"
As Kong Miaoqi was talking, she suddenly met Shi Sui's eagle-like sharp eyes.
"Honey, do you think it's appropriate to say this now?"
"It's not appropriate..." Kong Miaoqi lowered her head in shame, "I'm sorry, my bad habit is back again."
Shanshan shrugged: "Ah, I'm used to it..."
The entire meal was filled with an almost eerie atmosphere until the end...
After dinner, they walked back to the dormitory together.
Before they parted, it was Shi Sui who started the conversation first: "Have you two reconciled now?"
The two girls stole glances at each other.
Kong Miaoqi: "...Actually, I haven't completely let it go."
Shanshan: “…Me too.”
"But if we say sorry to each other at the same time..."
"Then just pretend nothing happened!"
That's the good thing about being young. You'll have fights, break up, and make up. Unlike adults, who will just slowly and tacitly drift apart...
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