Along the way, Zhao Qingshan constantly reflected on himself. Over the years since he'd been in Kyoto, especially since his grandson was born, he'd been preoccupied with them, neglecting Zhou Yuanyuan and her siblings. Not to mention that Zhou Jiasheng had gone off to college this year, leaving Yuanyuan alone in the dormitory.
When Zhao Qingshan rushed to the school gate, he happened to see his daughter Zhao Yunxiang's car speeding towards him from the other end of the road.
Zhao Yunxiang's company had been doing very well in recent years. To meet their business needs, they had purchased not only three large trucks but also a sedan. The car, a joint venture between Germany and China, was of decent quality and cost Zhao Yunxiang 100,000 yuan.
I forgot to mention that Zhao Yunxiang couldn't drive. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't. While others drove in a straight line, Zhao Yunxiang zigzagged and often mistook the accelerator for the brake. After a few incidents, Zhou Zhixin ordered Zhao Yunxiang to stop learning to drive. Zhao Yunxiang didn't notice, but Zhou Zhixin, watching her drive from the side, was so frightened that his heart nearly jumped out of his mouth.
The person driving for Zhao Yunxiang now is a retired female special police officer. Her surname is Qiu, she is 28 years old, and her name is Qiu Yuhua. One of her arms was seriously injured during a mission and she cannot use her strength. She is no longer suitable for the job of a special police officer. She retired from the special police team last year, but she is still capable of doing simple things like driving.
Seeing Zhao Qingshan, Zhao Yunxiang asked the driver to stop the car and called out, "Dad, get in the car quickly! We're in a hurry!"
Zhao Yunxiang was frightened by the stern voice on the phone who claimed to be the director of the teaching department. The person said that Zhou Yuanyuan's parent Zhao Yunxiang must appear in school in an hour, otherwise they would expel Zhou Yuanyuan for skipping classes.
Zhao Yunxiang's company is in Shilitun, about sixty or seventy kilometers away from Chaoyang Middle School. Even if she put down her work and rushed here immediately after receiving the call, almost forty minutes have passed.
Seeing his daughter urging him, Zhao Qingshan didn't hesitate and quickly opened the car door and got in.
The car arrived at the gate of Chaoyang Middle School. The old man at the gate saw the shiny car and thought it was a leader coming to inspect, so he quickly opened the gate. Qiu Yuhua stepped on the accelerator and the car drove into the school in a swagger.
In the principal's office, a Mediterranean-looking man in his forties was spitting his opinion. "Principal Xiao, this is what's happening. I don't think our school can keep students like Zhou Yuanyuan. Not only do they disregard discipline, but they're also into premature love. Having students like this will ruin the atmosphere at Chaoyang Middle School."
Principal Xiao was a middle-aged man in his fifties, with sparse gray hair and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, giving him a scholarly air. He sat behind his desk, a perpetual smile on his face. While listening to Director Wu's impassioned speech, he took a sip of the rich tea water from the large enamel mug on the table before him.
To be honest, if possible, Principal Xiao really wanted to stand up and tell Director Wu to leave immediately. This early morning, he had just entered the office and hadn't even sat down when Director Wu Youwei ran over to him and started talking a lot.
Principal Xiao forced himself to make a cup of strong tea, his rumbling stomach grumbling, while he listened to Wu Youwei's ramblings. Having worked with Wu Youwei for so many years, Principal Xiao had a good understanding of his character. Wu Youwei was a man who would not give up until he achieved his goals. If Principal Xiao disagreed with his plans, he would spend the better part of a day nagging at him.
However, Principal Xiao felt he couldn't agree to this matter right now. Wu Youwei's proposed action was too severe. Principal Xiao believed he should understand the true reason for the student's absence before making a decision. It was definitely not advisable to rashly expel a student.
Principal Xiao, despite maintaining a composed demeanor, felt a surge of impatience as he watched Wu Youwei, spitting and refusing to leave. Wu Youwei, relying on his brother-in-law's position as a minor clerk in the Kyoto City Education Bureau, liked to meddle in school affairs, big or small. He'd just let Principal Xiao make the decision to expel a student with a simple exchange of words. Honestly, Principal Xiao couldn't do such a thing.
Principal Xiao will always remember what his mentor taught him: Education is a very serious matter. In addition to being rigorous, one must also have a heart that cares for students.
Principal Xiao has been the principal of Chaoyang Middle School for over a decade. Every major decision is one he or she deliberates over. Expelling a student is simple for Principal Xiao—just a notice, a stamp, and it's done. But for that student, it's a life-altering event. In this day and age, expulsion carries a terrible reputation. Even after leaving school, even if they seek employment, few employers are willing to hire a "troublemaker" who has been expelled.
For the sake of the children's future, Principal Xiao always prioritizes educating them and will not easily expel any student. Principal Xiao firmly believes that as long as you have patience, there is no child that cannot be educated.
Furthermore, Chaoyang Middle School's location is prime. Not only is it close to the military compound, but several important government departments in Jingyang City are also on the same street as their school. Consequently, many of Chaoyang Middle School's students come from families with strong backgrounds. Principal Xiao was reluctant to act too harshly, and he had his reasons. Although Xiao Bin wasn't afraid of anyone, he didn't want to offend anyone unnecessarily.
Furthermore, Principal Xiao had a slight impression of the student Director Wu had mentioned today, Zhou Yuanyuan. She had been one of the top students in the Kyoto City entrance exam. If Zhou Yuanyuan hadn't lived nearby, she would have been poached by Tsinghua University High School long ago.
Only a few days into the school year, Principal Xiao was displeased with expelling a highly-skilled student based on the unilateral decision of Director Wu and Teacher Wang Dandan, even if the student's family was just a small vendor. Therefore, no matter how much Wu Youwei boasted, Principal Xiao simply responded with a smile and disagreed with Wu Youwei's decision to expel Zhou Yuanyuan.
Director Wu stayed in the principal's office for most of the day but didn't get an accurate answer from Principal Xiao, and he began to get a little impatient.
Director Wu didn't actually think much of Principal Xiao. He saw Principal Xiao as old and, after a few years, he'd retire. Wouldn't the top job at Chaoyang Middle School be his, Wu Youwei,' he thought? His brother-in-law had mentioned a few days earlier that Director Wen, the newly transferred director from the Education Bureau, was a classmate of his. He told Wu Youwei to work hard at Chaoyang Middle School, and once he could manage independently, he could find an opportunity to transfer Principal Xiao to another school.
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