As expected of the principal. Impressive!
Qin Siyang still looked angry and was breathing heavily.
Inside, however, he greatly admired Li Tianming's way with words.
He had clearly explained the causes and consequences, then proposed ways to improve things in the future.
His account was watertight.
After listening, Qian Wendao pretended to ponder for a moment before slowly nodding.
"What Principal Li said does indeed make sense. In that case, I'll report this matter truthfully to the Administration Bureau and have it placed on record."
Olof stared at the smiling Li Tianming for a while without saying anything more.
Li Tianming said, "Thank you for your understanding, Section Chief Qian. Our school will keep working hard."
"All right, I've finished my questions. I need to return to the Administration Bureau to report back now. Inspector Olof, I won't wait for you."
Qian Wendao made sure to maintain a fairly distant attitude toward Qin Siyang at all times, showing only limited concern, lest Olof spot something amiss in the little details.
He was not like Li Tianming, a public servant with no major case hanging over him and no prospects for advancement, exiled to a remote area to serve as a high school principal.
Qian Wendao had always worked diligently. With his relatively rare awakened Sequence, becoming bureau director before retirement was practically guaranteed if he kept at it.
Offending Olof and getting tangled up in other trouble was the last thing he wanted.
Olof nodded. "Yes, I look forward to our next meeting, Section Chief Qian."
"All right."
Qian Wendao stood, glanced at Li Tianming, who was still seated, and said, "Principal Li, Inspector Olof wants to speak privately with Student Qin. You should step outside as well."
"Yes, understood, Section Chief Qian."
Li Tianming rose and followed Qian Wendao