Chapter 34 The Gloomy Little Poor Boy from the 1970s
At the last parent-teacher meeting, not all parents attended. For example, Wang Jie's parents didn't come, while Shen Huai's parents, whom he had mocked and ridiculed, did attend and were quite prominent.
Shen Huai glanced at the people who were shouting, among them Wang Jie. It was Wang Jie who started this conversation. The classmates didn't know where Shen Huai had gone and thought that his claim of going to another factory to learn work was a lie.
Holding a grudge, Wang Jie escalated the situation, leading Wu Yangyang and his group straight to the principal's office, ignoring even the homeroom teacher. Some of the followers didn't want to cause trouble or question anyone; they were simply there to watch the spectacle.
However, Wang Jie still thought that was all the supporters he had.
He felt reassured seeing so many people around him, knowing that the law does not punish the masses.
"What are you doing? Which class are you from? What are you all doing here? Trying to rebel?"
Looking at the heads, the principal shouted sternly, "Why are the students these days still so prone to rioting, just like they were years ago? What are they up to this time?"
"headmaster!
Why is Shen Huai allowed to skip student activities, while everyone else has to participate?
Just because his mother donated money to the school, are you going to favor him like this? Principal, are you a lackey of capitalism?
Despite the gazes of many people behind him, Wang Jie bravely stood at the forefront. In his own eyes, he was the most courageous and the most willing to stand up and speak out.
The students behind him will surely admire him greatly in the future, put him first in everything, and regard him as the great hero of the class!
Driven by the environment, people become incredibly excited, almost like they've been drinking fake alcohol! They even dare to speak recklessly in front of the principal, making the principal so angry his forehead throbbed.
"Where did you hear this rumor? Who said Shen Huai didn't participate in the student work program?"
You can't just say things like that!
In unison, out of Wang Jie's sight, the people behind him pointed their fingers at him. Poor Wang Jie was completely unaware of this, and instead became increasingly arrogant, believing that he had caught the principal and Shen Huai's mother red-handed.
He stood with his hands on his hips, as if he had a thousand troops behind him.
"This is not a rumor at all. We all saw it with our own eyes last time. Shen Huai's mother bribed the school!"
As soon as Teacher Liu came out of the office, he said that Shen Huai didn't need to participate in the school's student work movement. How could this be such a blatant bribe? And you're asking us where we saw it?
Are you trying to fool us? Principal, you've really disappointed us!
Wang Jie spoke with great sorrow and indignation. As he uttered these outrageous words, the students behind him silently moved back, creating some distance between themselves and him.
The principal choked. At the back of the crowd, Shen Huai stood tall and elegant, quietly watching this farce. He was clearly the center of attention, yet he remained detached from it all.
"Nonsense!"
Teacher Liu, these are your students, these are the soldiers you trained, why don't you take them back right away?
Although Shen Huai is not with you, he is also participating in the student work movement. This is the material he submitted today. He not only wrote a diary, but also wrote down his insights and gains!
Look, these are all stamped by the factory, they can't be fake, can they?
If this matter isn't resolved today, it will be difficult to quell the students' doubts. More importantly, it's not good for the principal to just keep quiet and send them away with so many people watching.
That won't do; it would ruin his image in the eyes of his classmates.
The bright red official seal was stamped on the white paper with black words. Wang Jie, who was standing at the very front, could see it most clearly. He looked at it again and again, his mouth twisting to one side in confusion. What was going on?
"Principal... could this be a fake stamp you put on?"
Having run out of ideas, Wang Jie suspected the principal.
"you!
"This is outrageous! You're supposed to be a student at our school, don't you even know how to read?"
More than one person saw clearly what the principal was holding. Those who had been clamoring to investigate the matter disappeared without a trace. They only needed to choose one person to stand out.
That's enough.
I didn't skip the work-study program; I just studied at the Third Municipal Garment and Textile Factory. If you'd like, you can apply to study at other factories yourselves.
Having watched this farce unfold, Shen Huai stepped forward to explain the situation. He said that he didn't care about anyone's accusations, slander, or framing in this world; he only cared about his mother.
Wang Jie's outburst didn't affect him much; he thought he was probably just a naturally detached person.
What factory?
You said you went, so who knows if the stamp on it is fake? Or if you drew it yourself?
Let me tell you, they may be afraid of you, but I'm not!"
Wang Jie was completely enraged. He was already harboring resentment, and seeing Shen Huai step forward to explain only fueled his anger. However, Shen Huai explained that he was only there because he was a student and didn't want to cause trouble for the school. He was there to study, not to waste his time on trivial matters.
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"The Third Garment Factory is my family's factory, why would I lie to people?"
With the most indifferent expression and the most calm tone, Shen Huai uttered the most shocking words.
He just casually said that?
Wang Jie's eyebrows shot up sharply, his face showing an expression of disbelief.
"You...you mean the Third Garment Factory belongs to your family?!"
Oh no, we've really messed up this time. Who exactly gave him false information, saying that Shen Huai didn't participate in the labor?
Shen Huai is fully capable of handling matters at school.
Shen Ci didn't stay idle at home either. She brought her bodyguards to the abandoned and collapsed site of a former school in Huaicheng.
"Do you believe that a skyscraper will rise from this place within three months?"
Shen Ci pointed to the ruins in front of her and asked Zhou Zheng, "Who would complain about having too much money? Her main task is to save Shen Huai and prevent him from turning evil."
If you don't turn evil, then you have to experience the happiness of the world. Can you be happy if you're short of money?
"I believe whatever the boss says."
But three months, isn't that too fast?
Zhou Zheng said dutifully that since he got this job, his family's standard of living has risen sharply. He cherishes this job very much. The stern and unsmiling man who used to be incorruptible has now learned to flatter.
"It's not fast; the three months is the result of me paying extra."
Have you contacted all the people I asked you to? We'll start construction tomorrow. Since they won't let our goods into their mall, we'll build our own.
Do you know anyone who wants to do business and can reserve a table in advance? I'll give you a discount.
Shen Ci said with high spirits, "Although construction hasn't started yet, I can already imagine what it will look like when it's completed. This is another money-burning business, and I get excited just thinking about it."
"It's all arranged, boss. Are you going to build a department store here?"
"That must cost a lot of money, right?"
He can't shake the habit of feeling sorry for his boss's money; the thought of his boss spending money like water makes his heart ache.
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