Qiao Zhen smiled calmly, "Professor Fang, I don't think any mistake should be covered up with the word 'like'. After affecting my daily life, he not only didn't apologize to me, but he also escalated his behavior. Is this what your son calls 'like'?"
Professor Fang frowned even more, her expression becoming somewhat stern. "In that case, why doesn't Teacher Qiao take the opportunity to give him a chance to pursue you?" She softened her tone, "Teacher Qiao is a very promising and beautiful woman, and my son is no less so. Besides, I like Teacher Qiao very much too."
Qiao Zhen couldn't understand Professor Fang's thought process at all. What did he mean by "giving that man a chance to pursue her"? The other teachers only said that Professor Fang was refined and elegant, but they didn't tell her that Professor Fang also had some mental issues.
She picked up her cup and took a sip of coffee. "It's like this, Professor Fang. I already have someone I like, but considering how busy he is with work, I haven't bothered him. If your son really liked me, wouldn't he consider this too? But it's obvious that your son's feelings for me aren't genuine."
“If your son were just pursuing me through normal means, I wouldn’t object; no one can deprive someone of the right to like another. But your son’s pursuit has seriously affected my normal life, that’s a fact, and it’s something I can’t accept.”
"On the contrary, no one has to respond to another relationship just because someone else likes them."
Professor Fang still did not comment on her son's actions, only saying, "This is a matter between you young people, and it is not appropriate for me to get involved."
Looking at Professor Fang's calm and indifferent demeanor, Qiao Zhen said nonchalantly, "Since you are not willing to get involved, I can only resolve this through my own means. As for what my other suitors might do to your son, I am not qualified to interfere, please understand."
Professor Fang's expression suddenly turned grim. "Professor Qiao, if I may be frank, you are twenty-eight years old this year. If you continue to waste your time, how many suitors will still be following you when you get older? Just as you said, the person you like may not like you back."
"You may be beautiful and have a promising future now, but that doesn't change your age. Women shouldn't be willful because of their looks or future prospects; marriage and children are the ultimate destination. And now that the best choice is in front of Teacher Qiao, she wouldn't be a fool, would she?"
Qiao Zhen felt nauseous for a moment, as if she had choked on a piece of shit. Professor Fang was that piece of shit. What era are we living in? He's still talking about women's age.
What other best option is there? Her fat, old son, whose monthly salary isn't even half of her current expenses, and who's also sleazy, rude, and disrespectful—is that really the best choice???
They may not be from the same world and may not share a common understanding of the word "best".
Although Qiao Zhen was very angry, she still maintained a smile. "I have good looks, so it's not too late for me to wait a few more years. I have ability, at least more than you can see. In other words, a woman with both looks and inner beauty will only have a charm that comes with age. I can say without shame that a woman like me will never lack suitors, no matter what age I am."
"If you are discussing this topic with me based on the criteria of marriage and having children, then I regret to inform you that I have no plans to get married and have children, at least not now and for the next four years."
Professor Fang's expression changed slightly, no longer as indifferent as before. "It's hard to imagine that there would be a woman like Professor Qiao who doesn't respect herself."
Qiao Zhen deftly deflected the question, saying, "I also find it hard to imagine that there would be a woman like Professor Fang who looks down on women and even maliciously speculates about other women. You must have misunderstood what I just said. The reason I don't plan to get married and have children in the next four years is because I'm waiting for someone I like."
Professor Fang was somewhat angry.
Qiao Zhen smiled, took out two red bills and placed them on the table. "If you still believe your son is innocent, then there's nothing more to discuss between us. And my reason for rejecting your son is simple—we have different paths." She picked up her bag, nodded to Professor Fang, and said, "Please excuse me."
This once again proves that some things cannot be treated with leniency, as seen in the actions of Professor Fang and Li Mei.
For some reason, rumors started circulating at school targeting Qiao Zhen.
It is said that Qiao Zhen seduced Professor Fang's son, Fang Yuanshan, in order to get a permanent position, but after finding a better sugar daddy, she actually abandoned Fang Yuanshan.
Qiao Zhen took a more direct approach than before. She contacted a lawyer directly to handle the matter and live-streamed the development of the situation on the school forum to clear her name.
Professor Fang had a wide network of connections, but it was useless; the evidence Qiao Zhen provided of Fang Yuanshan harassing her was irrefutable. Therefore, Professor Fang began to put pressure on Qiao Zhen from various angles, including through the teachers at the school.
Qiao Zhen was isolated.
But she still lives a very comfortable life every day.
So what if Professor Fang has connections?
Qi Yijuan is rich and well-connected. The main branch of the Qi family is also very influential in Z country. Although he is from a collateral branch, he can still benefit from the main branch's influence.
So Qiao Zhen's reputation was quickly cleared up, and she shamelessly said on the forum, "It's all because of my beauty. I suffer pain but not pleasure."
Professor Fang also received a lot of criticism because of her son, Fang Yuanshan, but she always believed that it was because Qiao Zhen didn't know what was good for her.
Qiao Zhen was speechless. Some people are blind and heartless; they are truly beyond saving.
After everything settled down, it was almost time for Qi Yijuan to visit his mother.
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