I am filled with trepidation at making this presumptuous request; I harbor no selfish intentions, seeking only to act for the sake of all living souls. I hope Principal Ye will cast a favorable eye upon him, sweep the haze from the sky, and let the heavens shine clear beneath the red sun on high. Then, though I, Yuanyue, may have passed away, I shall remain grateful even beneath the nine springs.
Respectfully, He Yuanyue.
As he read the email, Zuo Xiaoduo's hands could not help trembling, and the rims of his eyes immediately reddened.
"Grandma He..."
Zuo Xiaoduo murmured.
Before him, He Yuanyue's kind, warm, gentle smile seemed to appear once more. She was still looking at him benevolently, as though saying, "Xiao Duo, you must work hard."
"Grandma He..."
Zuo Xiaoduo's voice choked up.
Ye Changqing smiled. "Do you believe me now?"
Zuo Xiaoduo held the phone tightly against his chest, raised his head, and asked, "Principal, may I take a photo of this email as a keepsake?"
Ye Changqing smiled and nodded. "You may, but you must think this through. Its contents concern your safety. You cannot treat it lightly. Be careful not to let it leak!"
Zuo Xiaoduo took out his own phone, aimed it at the email, carefully took several pictures, and saved them with the utmost care.
"Thank you, Principal. I no longer have any doubts about you!"
Zuo Xiaoduo spoke solemnly.
Ye Changqing nodded in relief, but could not help feeling a surge of emotion.
For He Yuanyue to have lived in such a way that her students trusted her so deeply, the greatness of her character was already beyond question!
Even someone like Zuo Xiaoduo was so utterly convinced of her worth; that alone offered a glimpse of it.
What a pity.