Shen Yannian backed Su Cimu up

"Han Yi's mother, if Han Yi questions the results, he can apply directly to the college to have Su Cimu's grades checked instead of provoking him. He was also the one who grabbed Su Cimu and wouldn't let go. Only then did Su Cimu fight back."

The teacher had not the slightest favorable impression of Han Yi's mother after her behavior just now. He only thought she was an unreasonable middle-aged woman.

"So I'm supposed to just let it go after my son was beaten?"

"Hold him accountable? Look at your son's face. There isn't a mark on it! Now look at Su Cimu. Han Yi caused all the injuries on his face. It's obvious who was hurt worse!"

Jing Yiheng could not help snapping back. After listening to Han Yi's mother spout nonsense for so long, he simply could not take it anymore.

"And who the hell are you? We're settling this. What business is it of yours?"

Seeing another boy appear from who knew where to speak up for Su Cimu, Han Yi's mother scowled in displeasure.

"I'm an eyewitness! Sir, Han Yi was in the wrong first. He has to receive disciplinary action!" Jing Yiheng argued his case. He could not just watch his friend get the short end of the stick!

"Disciplinary action? Absolutely not! At worst, we'll stop holding him responsible. My son cannot have a disciplinary mark on his record! He's going to make something of himself and earn big money!"

The moment Han Yi's mother heard "disciplinary action," she reacted, immediately changing her tune and saying she would not hold Su Cimu responsible, as though she had not been the one crying and shouting for compensation just now.

Han Yi had been sizing up Shen Yannian all along. Seeing his suit and dress shoes, and the watch on his wrist worth seven figures, coupled with his earlier claim to be Su Cimu's fiancé, Han Yi had a rough idea of who Shen Yannian was and did not dare say anything more.

At that moment, Su Cimu, who had remained silent all this time, slowly raised his head and looked at Han Yi and his mother.

"Lady, I think you've got this wrong. This isn't about Han Yi holding me responsible anymore. I'm going to sue him for picking quarrels and provoking trouble, intentional injury, and defamation. Get your money ready for the lawsuit. I won't settle."

Su Cimu's silence did not mean he was afraid of Han Yi. Rather, he was afraid of making Shen Yannian worry about him.

"Who are you calling 'lady'? You have no manners at all. Didn't your mother teach you to respect your elders and care for the young?"

Hearing Su Cimu address her that way, Han Yi's mother immediately flared up and went straight for his family.

"Shut up! What right do you have to talk about my family? Look at you, making a scene and cursing like a shrew. No wonder you raised a son like Han Yi. There's no need to guess where he learned to behave this way. Like mother, like son. What a joke."

When Han Yi's mother brought his mother into it, Su Cimu hit back without the slightest courtesy, sparing her no consideration at all.

Watching Su Cimu unleash his barrage from the side, Shen Yannian thought, Even if I hadn't rushed over, Su Cimu could have handled this himself.

"Su Cimu, don't go too far! We can just check the surveillance footage. You hit me first, after all. If I get disciplined, you won't escape it either!"

Han Yi clenched both fists. Seeing that Su Cimu had no intention of settling, he panicked a little, afraid he really would end up with a disciplinary mark.

After all, once he had a disciplinary mark, he would no longer be eligible for any honors or awards. He still needed his scholarship to help cover his living expenses!

"Then discipline me. The scholarship makes no difference to me anyway. This young master doesn't need that little bit of money. But it's different for you, isn't it? Without your scholarship, will you have to take a work-study job to cover your living expenses?"

Su Cimu folded his arms across his chest. He had seen right through Han Yi.

As though Su Cimu had struck a nerve, Han Yi did not dare make a sound.

Seeing this, Han Yi's mother also realized that Su Cimu and his companions were not to be trifled with. Abandoning her earlier arrogant, domineering attitude, she looked at Su Cimu with a smile.

"You're classmates. Why make things so tense? Do me a favor and let this matter go. I'll make sure to teach Han Yi a proper lesson when we get home. Why should both of you end up with disciplinary marks?"

When people were speechless, they really did sometimes laugh for no reason. Su Cimu could not help laughing aloud now.

"Shen Yannian, what do you think?"

Su Cimu turned to Shen Yannian, who had been watching the show.

"I'll follow your lead. Do whatever you want. If you don't intend to settle, the Shen Group's top legal team is at your disposal. My darling mustn't suffer the slightest injustice."

Shen Yannian looked at Su Cimu dotingly, making his own stance clear as well.

"What? The Shen Group? The biggest company in the Capital? Who are you in the Shen Group?"

Hearing the words "Shen Group," Han Yi was thrown into turmoil.

Shen Yannian merely glanced at Han Yi without answering his question.

Then Shen Yannian walked over to the teacher and handed him a business card.

"Hello, sir. I'm Shen Yannian, Su Cimu's fiancé. If anything happens to Su Cimu at school in the future, you can contact me directly. No matter what time it is, I'll always put Su Cimu first. Thank you for looking out for him."

Shen Yannian was extremely courteous and polite toward Su Cimu's teacher.

But when Han Yi heard Shen Yannian introduce himself, it struck him like a bolt from the blue.

Shen Yannian?! The man in charge of the Shen Group, Shen Yannian! Su Cimu's fiancé was actually Shen Yannian! How was that possible!

"You're too kind, Mr. Shen. I'm only doing my job. Rest assured, the college will take the challenge to his exam results very seriously and issue an investigation report to clear Su Cimu's name."

"Sorry for the trouble, sir."

Shen Yannian smiled, very satisfied with the teacher's words.

Then the teacher glanced at the injuries on Su Cimu's face again and said:

"Su Cimu and Han Yi fought on school grounds. If this can be settled privately, I won't impose any disciplinary action and will only give both parties a warning. Mr. Shen, Su Cimu's grades are excellent. A disciplinary mark could affect his future civil service and postgraduate entrance applications, so I would still recommend a private settlement."

The teacher was treating them equally. Whether it was Han Yi or Su Cimu, receiving a disciplinary mark over a fight really was too severe.

After all, both had fought back. It could only be called a mutual fight, rather than one side being bullied.

Shen Yannian expressed his understanding, then said to the teacher:

"My darling and I will discuss this properly. But as for Han Yi falsely accusing my darling of cheating, I hope the school can give us both an answer after investigating it thoroughly."

"Rest assured, Mr. Shen. We certainly will. You should take Su Cimu to the hospital to have his injuries checked first."

The teacher looked worriedly at Su Cimu's formerly handsome face, now bruised and swollen. He could not bear the sight, and his dissatisfaction with Han Yi deepened.

People always said not to hit someone in the face. Why had Han Yi aimed exclusively for his face?

Shen Yannian nodded, then took Su Cimu away from the school and headed straight to the hospital to have his injuries examined, never sparing Han Yi or his mother a single glance.