Elsa Linger, who had originally remained silent with a cold expression, suddenly stood up and shouted angrily:
"Teacher Daokou, Vice Principal Golden Dog, you've gone too far!"
"Everyone, shut up!"
Before Elsa Ziling's voice had even faded, the principal's booming shout and the cheers followed one after another. It seemed as though everything had been carefully rehearsed, leaving no gaps at all.
"Vice Principal Golden Dog, what are you doing? This is a competition. As a spectator, you should not interfere with the match. Otherwise, what is the referee supposed to do?
"And you, Teacher Daokou, you should not be influenced by Vice Principal Golden Dog. You should seek the truth from the facts. Did Mr. Mirai violate any rules in this matter?
"I don't think so. Mr. Mirai and Mr. Tom were both too powerful. When powerful forces collide, some injuries are inevitable."
The moment the principal spoke, he reprimanded the two "involved" teachers, Golden Dog and Daokou. They lowered their heads, not daring to argue back.
"And you, Vice Principal Ziling, I know you want to protect Mr. Mirai from false accusations, but you do not trust the referee. You must trust me as well. I haven't even spoken yet, so what are you in such a hurry for?"
The principal's words were neither harsh nor gentle, but everyone could clearly hear his rebuke toward Elsa Ziling.
"Alright, Vice Principal Golden Dog, take Mr. Tom to the hospital. The school will cover all expenses. The competition will continue."
In the end, the principal gave a clear answer. Tom was sent to the hospital, Mirai had not broken any rules, and the competition continued.
Elsa Ziling had been reprimanded by the principal. Though she felt somewhat dejected, she smiled faintly when she heard that he had agreed to let