Chapter 1053: None of Them Will Escape Responsibility

Su Shen had been standing quietly by Gu Zi’s side the entire time, saying nothing. It was only after Gu Zi exited the room that he finally stepped forward. His tall, commanding presence sent a wave of pressure rippling through the space, making those around him instinctively hold their breath.

His gaze settled on Huang Fei, and his voice was chillingly cold.

“I know you’re from the capital. I know your husband’s family has deep roots there.”

He took a step closer, his words like ice against steel. “But you conspired with others to ruin my wife’s reputation. And let me tell you—whether the capital is too far to care about Guangcheng’s affairs or not, if this needs to be settled in the capital, then so be it. I will personally see to it that justice is served for my wife.”

Su Shen had long retreated from the world of power and influence, choosing to live in quiet anonymity. Outsiders could no longer see the authority he once wielded, and he had no interest in using it as a shield. After all, power was both intoxicating and dangerous—a double-edged sword.

But for Gu Zi, he was willing to pick up that blade again. Even if it meant stirring up the old guard in the capital and throwing them into chaos, he had no fear.

As he spoke, his gaze—sharp as frost and merciless as winter—locked onto Huang Fei.

She could barely hold herself together under his scrutiny, her body stiffening with fear. She didn’t dare meet his eyes, her breath coming in shallow gasps.

Thankfully, Su Shen didn’t linger. The moment he finished speaking, he turned on his heel and left with Gu Zi. Had he stayed any longer, she didn’t dare imagine just how much worse her terror might have become.

That man… he was terrifying.

Outside, at the entrance, Gu Zi ran into Principal Zhang, who had rushed over with several school officials in tow. The principal took one look at her, then at Su Shen standing imposingly behind her, and—shockingly—remained perfectly composed.

That was surprising in itself. But what was even more surprising was how calm the pair of them looked. Completely unbothered.

Principal Zhang, on the other hand, was on the verge of a breakdown.

“Are those journalists from the Education Daily still here?” he demanded, his voice filled with righteous anger. “This is outrageous! The moment I found out what happened, I knew I couldn’t let this slide. How could they defame one of my students like this?!”

Lately, Principal Zhang had been in an exceptionally good mood. He had been meeting up with old friends almost every day, boasting endlessly about how his school had produced the province’s top scorer in the college entrance exams.

And he was far from done celebrating—he could have talked about it for another hundred times without tiring of it. Today was supposed to be another day of reveling in his school’s achievement, a joyful occasion. And then—this nonsense. He had dropped everything and rushed over immediately.

Gu Zi, seeing the principal’s concern, remained composed. “Principal, the ones responsible for spreading false rumors have already been apprehended. The law will take care of the rest.”

Principal Zhang blinked. “Wait… it’s already over?”

He had only just heard about the incident, and it was already resolved? Gu Zi’s efficiency was terrifying. He hadn’t even had the chance to make his grand entrance!

Then again—he smirked, immensely satisfied—wasn’t that just like his student? Brilliant as always!

Gu Zi couldn’t help but find his enthusiasm amusing. But after everything she had just gone through, she wasn’t in the mood to laugh. Her tone remained neutral. “Yes, Principal. You don’t have to worry. None of them will escape responsibility.”

Principal Zhang, though a little disappointed that he had arrived too late to intervene, still felt a wave of relief. He nodded firmly. “That’s right. Not a single one of them should be let off the hook! They must be punished severely! I’m heading inside to give them a piece of my mind. Teachers, come with me!”

With that, he stormed into the police station, a battalion of teachers following in his wake.

Gu Zi watched him go, feeling both exasperated and touched. Renhe Middle School truly lived up to its name—benevolence. The school’s teachers and staff weren’t merely concerned about protecting its reputation; they genuinely cared about their students. Instead of distancing themselves from her in this moment of crisis, they had rushed here, determined to stand by her side.

A wave of emotion washed over her. She turned to Su Shen and murmured, “If I had registered under Guangwai Middle School instead, I’m sure they would’ve distanced themselves from me the moment this happened.”

Looking back now, she couldn’t help but be grateful for Zhang Mei’s underhanded schemes. If not for them, she wouldn’t have ended up at Renhe. And she wouldn’t have met such a group of sincere, principled educators.

Su Shen had been watching her closely the whole time. The wind picked up, tousling her hair. He reached out, smoothing the strands gently before wrapping an arm around her shoulders, guiding her toward the parking lot.

“Don’t dwell on it,” he said in his usual low, steady voice. “Captain He will handle the rest. Let’s go home.”

He opened the car door for her. She got into the passenger seat, and he shut the door before walking around to the driver’s side.

As he started the engine, Gu Zi found herself studying him. Only then did she notice—he was wearing a dress shirt today. The summer heat had made him roll up his sleeves, revealing strong, muscular forearms.

She pursed her lips, somewhat amused. The shirt she had bought for him had a slimming effect, concealing the sheer strength of the body underneath. He always looked good, but did he really have to look this good all the time? So formal? So effortlessly handsome?

After contemplating for a moment, she finally asked, “I bought you those shirts so you could wear them when needed—not every single day. Are you really that comfortable in them?”

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