The Price of Madness

You know, Leng Xiyan is famous at school for being aloof. Normally, not to mention striking up a conversation, very few boys even get her to glance their way.

And this ice-cold beauty, who's cold to the bone, is actually sizing someone up? And it's a man?

On the podium.

"Hey, hey, hey, hey."

Zhou En wanted to say more, but he found his microphone was dead.

He knew the school must have cut off the microphone's power.

At this moment, Zhou En had no idea he'd already been blacklisted by many males as a target to be eliminated.

Nor did he know that a campus beauty was currently staring at him.

If he had known, Zhou En would have definitely snorted blood right then and there.

"Zhou En, you're something else, not worthy of being my little brother." Chubby walked up and patted Zhou En's shoulder with an air of seniority.

Zhou En felt a bit awkward and scratched his scalp sheepishly.

"I just acted on impulse a moment ago, and I'm still a little scared now!"

Indeed, anyone who received a major demerit for no reason wouldn't be able to swallow that insult.

But now, there was no need to worry. Under Zhou En's display of power just now, Glasses girl had already revealed the truth.

Even if the school wanted to punish Zhou En now, they would have to carefully consider the school's reputation.

After all, a school's reputation is extremely important for a university.

It directly affects the quality of the next cohort of students; no one can ignore it.

Just then, Teacher Cao arrived in a hurry with security guards and PE teachers.

"Student, you're not welcome here. Please leave." As soon as one of the security guards saw Zhou En, he immediately jumped out and said.

Since he was in charge of the north gate, no amount of shouting from the west could reach his ears.

So, this young security guard definitely wouldn't miss such a good opportunity to show off.

Thus, he pointed at Zhou En's nose and spoke, his attitude extremely arrogant.

At the same time, he took out the stun baton from his waist.

Originally, only the head of the security team had this item, and it couldn't be worn casually. When the young security guard heard there was an opportunity to perform, he secretly took out the captain's stun baton, which was his confidence.

Zhou En glanced at the young security guard and said calmly.

"What, you want to make a move?"

Teacher Cao quickly tugged at the young security guard's sleeve, signaling him not to act impulsively. What a joke, there were over 100,000 people watching. If he acted in public, the headlines tomorrow would definitely spare no effort in reporting on PZH School beating up a student during the flag-raising ceremony.

At that time, let alone what would happen to the school, his own job would definitely be on the line. If the relevant personnel weren't fired, the school wouldn't be able to give the public an explanation.

Teacher Cao was still quite rational at this moment. He turned to a teacher beside him and said, "Teacher Song, please make a trip and tell the counselors of each class that the flag-raising ceremony has ended and students should return to their dorms."

"Okay." Teacher Song nodded and turned to leave.

"Wait a moment." A voice abruptly rang out at this moment.

Zhou En spread his arms and blocked Teacher Song.

Teacher Cao couldn't help but frown and said, "Student Zhou En, your current behavior has seriously violated school rules. The school has valid reasons to expel you."

The implication was that he was no longer a student, and the security guards and PE teachers had the right to expel him from school.

Even though he knew his innocence had been cleared, he also knew his actions had indeed crossed the school's bottom line.

Zhou En's heart sank slightly.

The only way now was to force the school to deal with this matter publicly. Under public pressure, the school wouldn't be able to do anything to him.

But once they dealt with it internally, he would definitely not get off lightly.

"Teacher Cao, Wang Rui and I were indeed framed in this matter. I've already explained it clearly to the students just now."

Teacher Cao sneered and said.

"Student Zhou En, don't treat the school like a fool. I'm telling you, the school's judgment will not be retracted."

Zhou En suppressed the anger in his heart and said calmly.

"Someone has already testified for me. If you don't believe me, you can ask all the students in the school."

Teacher Cao, seemingly unwilling to argue further with this troublesome student, turned to the security guards and PE teachers and said.

"Please, teachers and security guards, help me restrain him."

"Okay." All the security guards and PE teachers nodded in agreement.

A group of people rushed forward and tied Zhou En's hands behind his back.

Zhou En didn't resist. Even if he wanted to, he couldn't. He wasn't strong enough for that.

"Hello, Department Head."

"Director Liu."

Seeing the Department Head return after turning off the microphone, everyone greeted him.

When Teacher Song, who had been about to notify the counselor about the early end of the flag-raising ceremony, saw Director Liu arrive, he stopped.

Director Liu nodded faintly and said, "You all did very well."

Upon hearing Director Liu's praise, everyone couldn't help but puff out their chests with immense pride.

Director Liu swept a faint glance at Zhou En, who was being held down by the others. Unconcealed disgust flickered in his eyes. Dealing with troublesome students was the most headache-inducing part of being a leader.

Director Liu had already called the Principal on the way. The Principal was furious upon hearing the news and demanded that Zhou En be expelled immediately.

Director Liu then asked the crowd, "Does anyone know what he said?"

He was referring to Zhou En's speech at the flag-raising ceremony that day.

The school definitely needed to give the students an explanation for this incident. Therefore, they had to first understand what had happened.

That was why Director Liu asked the question.

Hearing Director Liu's question, everyone exchanged bewildered glances, looking at each other in silence.

Director Liu frowned, displeased, and asked, "Are you all just eating air?"

This statement essentially insulted everyone present. However, with the hierarchy in place, they had no choice but to grudgingly accept it.

Teacher Cao meekly replied, "I went to find the gym teacher and security. As for what Zhou En said, the counselors who came to the field should know."

Director Liu put a hand to his forehead and sternly ordered, "Then hurry up and go get them!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Teacher Cao quickly agreed and hurried away.

Director Liu then turned his attention to Zhou En, who was still being held by the others, and slowly walked over to him.

"You're Zhou En, right? Do you know how much effort your parents put in to send you to university?"

Zhou En remained silent. He knew that Director Liu, who was in a fit of rage, wouldn't listen to anything he said right now.

"Are your current actions worthy of your family?"

Director Liu seemed to soften, and began to chat with Zhou En as if they were having a casual conversation.

After all, this incident had occurred at the school, and it was impossible for the school to completely distance itself from the matter.

If Zhou En came forward to apologize in person, only then could the school shift all the responsibility onto him.