Proving His Innocence

Besides, this was also the principal's decision.

As for what came next, Zhou En would naturally be expelled.

It had to be said that anyone who could become a leader had some real ability.

"What do you plan to do after leaving school? Repeat your senior year, or look for a job?"

"You're not that young anymore. No one will probably take you if you repeat your senior year, and without a diploma, finding a job will be difficult."

Director Liu continued rambling mysteriously.

"Director Liu, we've figured out what happened." Teacher Cao hurried over, his expression clearly carrying both embarrassment and shock.

"Just say it. There are no outsiders here." Since Director Liu had his back to Teacher Cao, he had not seen the expression on his face.

"Well, Director Liu, how about we discuss it in your office?" Teacher Cao said awkwardly.

Director Liu could not help frowning. Publicly embarrassing a superior would make that superior very unhappy.

"Teacher Cao, say it directly." Director Liu's tone had clearly become less polite.

Cold sweat streamed down Teacher Cao's back. Telling the truth was tantamount to publicly slapping Director Liu in the face, but keeping quiet would anger him as well.

Teacher Cao was deeply conflicted.

Gritting his teeth, Teacher Cao closed his eyes and said, "Director, Zhou En was framed. He and Wang Rui did not fight at school."

The moment those words came out, the surroundings fell utterly silent.

The teachers stood frozen, their mouths hanging open as they stared at Teacher Cao in disbelief.

Damn, could Zhou En be your illegitimate son?

Everyone could not help having that thought.

Even if Zhou En really was his illegitimate son, there was no way Teacher Cao could save him now. He might even lose his job over it.

Several teachers who were close to Teacher Cao secretly tugged at his sleeve.

Damn it, this was not the time to act on impulse.

He had to know that raging for a beauty only existed in legends.

Seeing everyone's reactions, Teacher Cao could only smile bitterly. To be honest, when he first heard about this, he had also found it unbelievable.

He had even specifically found several counselors from the sports field and questioned them carefully. Their answers had all been roughly the same.

Zhou En had been framed.

Even now, Teacher Cao still felt as though he were lost in a fog. What had happened today was simply too unbelievable.

Director Liu beside him also came to his senses, his brows drawing together tightly.

"Teacher Cao, you should know that some things cannot be said carelessly. You've been working at this school for more than ten years."

The threat and warning in his tone were already very obvious. The implication was that after more than ten years, Teacher Cao's career ought to come to an end.

Clearly, Director Liu also believed that Teacher Cao was protecting Zhou En.

After being misunderstood by so many people, Teacher Cao's temper flared. He said stiffly, "Everything I said is the truth."

Teacher Cao also knew that no one would believe him based on his word alone. He stepped aside, revealing a potbellied man behind him.

"Teacher Yang, please repeat what Zhou En said during the flag-raising ceremony." Teacher Yang was clearly one of the counselors.

Everyone realized something was off and turned questioning looks toward Teacher Yang.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Teacher Yang began recounting everything that had happened today.

As a literature teacher, Teacher Yang naturally made the account vivid and compelling.

He described how Zhou En had angrily proven his innocence from the podium, exposed the truth, and found the witnesses.

The teachers and security guards listening were all dumbfounded.

After Teacher Yang finished, no one spoke for a long while. The podium area was deathly silent.

After what felt like an eternity, Director Liu finally swallowed with difficulty and asked hoarsely.

"Teacher Yang, is everything you said true?"

Being questioned in public made Teacher Yang slightly unhappy, though he could understand Director Liu's feelings.

"Every word I said is true. There wasn't a single falsehood."

Upon hearing that, Director Liu felt as if someone had publicly slapped him across the face. It was unbearable.

Director Liu realized something. If what Teacher Yang said was true, then the school had effectively been slapped hard across the face as well.

Director Liu pulled out his Sky Mirror from his trouser pocket and called the principal.

This was no longer something a mere department director like him could decide on his own.

"Hello." The principal's displeasure could be heard in his voice. Director Liu had called him three times in a row over such a trivial matter.

It seemed Director Liu's ability to handle matters was not all that impressive!

Director Liu did not yet know that the principal was about to nominate him for demotion. If he knew, he would surely be on the verge of tears.

"Principal, something terrible has happened. There's been another twist."

The principal frowned upon hearing this. Rising from his armchair, he took a sip of dandelion tea and slowly said, "Whatever it is, tell me calmly. What are you panicking for?"

"Zhou En was falsely accused of fighting at school."

Hearing this, the principal sprayed out the dandelion tea he had been sipping. He asked with a face full of disbelief, "What did you say?"

Left with no choice, Director Liu could only repeat Teacher Yang's account.

After hearing it, the principal remained silent for quite some time before saying, "First, disperse all the students on the sports field. Keep the people involved there. I'll come over immediately."

Hearing that the principal was coming personally, Director Liu's heart sank.

He knew that the principal was already sixty-seven years old. The only reason he had not retired was because he could not let go of the school.

But age had taken its toll. The principal had not paid much attention to exercise when he was young, and now his body was frail and plagued by illness. Most of the time, he handled matters in his office.

Director Liu had not expected him to come in person this time.

"Principal, your health..." Director Liu asked hesitantly.

The principal's calm voice came from the other end of the call. "It's fine. These old bones of mine still have strength."

After hanging up, Director Liu felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

"Teacher Yang, sorry for the trouble, but organize the other counselors and have them lead their students off the sports field."

"Teacher Song, sorry for the trouble, but bring Li Hui and Sun Peiyu, whom Zhou En mentioned, over here."

Director Liu swiftly began giving orders.

It had to be said that anyone who could become a director had some real ability.

In an instant, he brought the chaotic scene under orderly control.

Knowing that the principal was coming personally, Director Liu had to put on a good performance.

Walking over to Zhou En, who was being restrained by numerous PE teachers and security guards, Director Liu said,

"Let him go."

Everyone hesitated, but they still released Zhou En.

Zhou En moved his somewhat sore arms, inwardly letting out a small sigh of relief.

As long as he proved his innocence, the school naturally would not expel him.