Chapter 1026 - 1027 Eloquence

Chapter 1026: Chapter 1027 Eloquence

The next morning, Lu Yaobing went to attend her first class as usual. Everyone in the class was focused on the incident, and most students expressed concern for her.

However, there were a few who were spreading rumors.

But Lu Yaobing didn’t care. No matter how outstanding a person is, it is impossible to have good relationships with everyone, especially for a beautiful girl like Lu Yaobing. Such beauty often incites envy, which easily turns to hatred.

After the first class, Lu Yaobing received a call informing her to go to the principal’s office.

This puzzled Lu Yaobing. The matter had actually alarmed the principal, which made her feel uneasy. While she could disregard a dean like Song Xiaodong, a principal was a different story. The principal of Ningjian Medical University held a high rank, capable of direct dialogue with the mayor. She wondered if her mentor, Song Xiaodong, could handle this.

Lu Yaobing went directly to the principal’s office.

In the principal’s office, apart from Principal Chen Qingming, Dean Liu Chunan from the Traditional Chinese Medicine College was also present.

"Hello, Principal!" Lu Yaobing respectfully greeted.

Chen Qingming nodded, his tone very harmonious, and said, "Student Lu Yaobing, I believe you know why I called you here, right?"

Lu Yaobing nodded, "I know. It’s because the school’s forum is filled with talk about a teacher-student romance between me and Teacher Song."

Liu Chunan’s face darkened, "What do you mean talk? This is the fact. Do you understand how negative the impact of your actions is?"

Lu Yaobing glanced at Liu Chunan, raised her head, and said, "How are you so sure this is the fact? Just because it’s talked about on the forum?"

Liu Chunan glared, "You really have no respect for your elders, ignoring school rules and discipline. Principal, look at her attitude; she doesn’t show any intention of admitting her mistake. Such a student must be expelled to uphold our school’s ethos."

Chen Qingming frowned slightly, "Student Lu Yaobing, I want to hear your explanation."

Lu Yaobing fearlessly said, "My explanation is that these are baseless rumors, some with ulterior motives stirring things up." With that, she glanced disdainfully at Liu Chunan.

Chen Qingming waved his hand, stopping Liu Chunan from speaking, "So, you’re saying... your relationship with Teacher Song is completely innocent?"

Lu Yaobing said, "That’s right. Teacher Song is a good teacher. I respect him, I admire him. He’s the best teacher I’ve ever known, and I’m willing to do anything for him."

Liu Chunan immediately yelled, "Principal Chen, listen to her. Listen, isn’t this a teacher-student romance? If we don’t expel such a student, what will become of our school?"

Lu Yaobing disdainfully glanced at Liu Chunan, "Dean Liu, let me ask, do you respect Principal Chen?"

"Of course!"

Lu Yaobing quickly followed up, "Then, do you admire Principal Chen?"

With a smile, Liu Chunan looked at Chen Qingming, "Of course I admire him too."

Lu Yaobing spoke rapidly, "So if Principal Chen asks you to do something, would you do it immediately?"

Liu Chunan looked obsequious, "Naturally. Principal Chen is my leader, so I would certainly carry out his instructions promptly."

"Then isn’t that the same as me? Does it mean there’s something between you and Principal Chen?"

"Pfft!" Chen Qingming almost spat, looking somewhat embarrassed, but inside he admired the girl’s wits and sharp eloquence.

And Liu Chunan’s face turned dark as liver, opening and closing his mouth in anger, "This is different, Principal Chen is my superior, I’m his subordinate. This behavior is naturally normal."

"So what you’re saying is, as a student, I shouldn’t respect or admire a teacher?" Lu Yaobing continued without pause, "If admiration and respect are not allowed, is it then appropriate for me to curse you out to prove there’s nothing between us?"

Liu Chunan was once again at a loss for words, furious, "Don’t twist words here. There’s more between you and Song Xiaodong than just this. Eating together, renting a room alone, classmates saw all of this."

This was a slander, but Lu Yaobing was immediately reminded of the day she went to the hotel with Song Xiaodong, due to taking medication, some intimate contact occurred, making her blush uncontrollably.

Liu Chunan, being experienced and perceptive, saw her reaction and became spirited, slapping the sofa’s armrest, "What else can you say? You even rented a room. Still dare not to admit it? Hmph, this time you’re definitely getting expelled."

Chen Qingming also noticed the change in her face, frowning briefly. Though he highly valued Song Xiaodong’s medical skill, he also knew from experience that Song Xiaodong was somewhat messy in his personal relationships, with several women at home, now having involvement with female students. This could harm the school’s reputation significantly.

As a principal, talent was certainly crucial, but compared to the school’s reputation, the latter was more important. If forced to choose between the two, he leaned towards the school’s reputation.

At this moment, Chen Qingming’s phone rang.

"Principal, Deputy Director Sun from the Health Bureau and his people have arrived."

"Please, let them in."

After hanging up, Chen Qingming stood up quickly, "We’ll discuss this matter later. Student Lu Yaobing, think it over carefully, we’ll talk next week."

Lu Yaobing nodded, turned to leave, and met a few people head-on. Leading them was Deputy Director Sun Yu, along with several leaders from the Health Bureau.

Seeing Lu Yaobing, Sun Yu recognized her as the girl he encountered with Song Xiaodong at a restaurant, showing a smile, "Hello."

"Hello!" Lu Yaobing recognized Sun Yu, immediately returning the greeting politely, feeling excited inside. After all, this was a Deputy Director at the Health Bureau, being so courteous to her.

Unfortunately, Liu Chunan lacked insight at this moment, deliberately stating, "Principal Chen, I won’t disturb you anymore. I will definitely handle this student properly!"