Chapter 1029: Chapter 1030: Reverence
Sun Yuâs face was dark as water at this moment, and he said, "Principal Chen, it seems there are still some issues within your school."
Chen Qingmingâs mouth twitched, and in his heart, he hated Liu Chunan to death. As the principal, he was aware of various management issues within the school, though usually not serious enough to warrant drastic action. But Liu Chunan had gone too far this time, creating such a situation to harm Song Xiaodong and Lu Yaobing. This was a clear case of personal vendetta disguised as public duty. Moreover, did he not realize the gravity of offending someone like Song Xiaodong? The guy was truly blind.
"Deputy Director Sun, rest assured, our school will handle this matter with utmost seriousness. Matters that fall under the schoolâs jurisdiction will be addressed here, and ones that warrant legal intervention will be referred to the judicial authorities."
"Ah! Principal Chen, you canât do this. I already know I was wrong." Liu Chunan was startled. He thought the school would deal with him internally, but he didnât expect Chen Qingming to consider handing him over to the judiciary.
Principal Chen said with a stern face, "Liu Chunan, the future of both an excellent teacher and student was nearly ruined by you. Did you think a simple admission of guilt would suffice?"
"But... but... but nothing actually happened." Liu Chunan persisted in defending himself, but suddenly his expression changed, and he began to scratch at his arm.
"So itchy, so itchy!" After just a couple of scratches, the itching intensified. He was scratching faster and harder, and scratching one area only led to itching in another, leaving both hands insufficient, causing him to cry out involuntarily.
"Itâs only just begun, and youâre already unable to bear it?" Song Xiaodong looked at Liu Chunan indifferently.
"Ah! I canât take it anymore. I canât take it, ah, Teacher Song, please have mercy on me, I was wrong, I was wrong, I really was wrong." Being someone accustomed to comfort, Liu Chunan couldnât endure such torment, and within five minutes, he was rolling on the floor, howling in agony.
The onlookers felt a chill in their hearts, as if they themselves were the ones suffering. But seeing Song Xiaodongâs calm and stern demeanor, no one dared to speak up on Liu Chunanâs behalf.
Lu Yaobing, having a kind heart, couldnât bear to watch any longer. She gently tugged at Song Xiaodongâs sleeve, bit her lip, and said, "Master..."
Song Xiaodong stood up and kicked Liu Chunan in the waist, and two cold flashes jumped out from Liu Chunanâs shoulder, which Song Xiaodong caught.
Liu Chunan rolled on the ground a couple more times, then stopped, gasping for air, his clothes soaked with sweat, and his exposed skin showed scratches from his own hands.
Song Xiaodong then said coldly, "From here on, itâs up to you all, Yao Bing, letâs go."
Song Xiaodong and Lu Yaobing walked out, and it was a full two minutes before anyone in the principalâs office dared to speak. Even the sounds of everyoneâs breathing and heartbeats were clearly audible in the silence.
The events just now left everyone with chills down their spines. Song Xiaodongâs method was unnervingâif they were next to incur his wrath, would they, too, end up like Liu Chunan?
Sun Yu, who had long been aware of Song Xiaodongâs formidable prowess and had grown up seeing many experts in the Sun family, lightly cleared his throat and said, "Principal Chen, how do you think this matter should be addressed?"
Chen Qingmingâs mouth twitched again, and he shook his head before saying, "This matter must be dealt with seriously. We will first conduct a detailed investigation, prepare all the documents, and then provide them to Deputy Director Sun for review before deciding how to handle the situation."
"That sounds good," Sun Yu nodded, then seriously added, "Principal Chen, your school must not tolerate him. This incident... its impact is very negative, and youâll need to restore the reputations of Mr. Song and Lu Yaobing afterwards."
"Thatâs certain," Chen Qingming nodded repeatedly.
Song Xiaodong and Lu Yaobing exited the principalâs office and went downstairs without speaking, as Lu Yaobing occasionally cast a look of reverence at Song Xiaodong.
"Do I seem scary to you?" As they reached downstairs, Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and asked Lu Yaobing.
Lu Yaobing shook her head and said, "No, I just feel that Master is truly incredible. Was the technique just now also an acupuncture method?"
Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "Itâs a type of technique, but itâs a harmful one. Unless itâs a special circumstance, it should not be used lightly, but I will teach it to you in the future."
Lu Yaobing nodded repeatedly, "Alright, I will learn diligently and master all of Masterâs techniques."
"You are quite ambitious," Song Xiaodong laughed.
Lu Yaobing laughed too and said, "If I canât learn it, wonât I be an unqualified disciple, disgracing you wherever I go?"
"Stop flattering. Itâs still early for lunch. Letâs go for medicine first, and weâll have lunch outside. I donât need to stay tonight to help you."
"Alright," Lu Yaobing joyfully grabbed Song Xiaodongâs arm but then blushed and let go, embarrassed, saying, "Since rumors are everywhere, if people see us together, it might give them something else to say."
Song Xiaodong said, "No matter how well you do, in the eyes of those with ulterior motives, there will always be issues. No need to worry too much, letâs go."
Hearing this, Lu Yaobing happily took Song Xiaodongâs arm, saying, "Master is right. In my heart, my respect and love for you are not that of romance. Let others think what they will, so long as Madam is not upset."
Song Xiaodong laughed heartily and said, "She wonât be, letâs go."
At this time, everyone was still in class, so there werenât many people moving around the school. Song Xiaodongâs car was parked downstairs, and they got in without being seen by many.
They went directly to a hotel outside the school. Once in the room, Song Xiaodong took out a small bottle of medicine for Lu Yaobing.
Lu Yaobing accepted it, brought it to her mouth, then put it down, biting her lip, and asked, "Master, this time it wonât be like last time, will it?"
Song Xiaodong was asked in an awkward manner and said, "It shouldnât. Iâve adjusted the dosage."
"Adjusted? Will the effect weaken then? If it weakens, I wonât have it." Lu Yaobing pouted. After all, last time was already like that, so what did it matter if it happened again? She didnât want the effect to be weaker and end up getting shortchanged.