Chapter 215: Public Punishment, Seeking Xie Dingyuan
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Lin Yuan’s crying, accompanied by the unpleasant gossip around her, made Lin’s mother’s temples throb erratically.
Embarrassment, awkwardness, shame, resentment…
Various emotions surged up, her face resembling a spilled palette, with shades of green and red mingling.
“I knew there had to be a reason for getting zero points.”
“If she cheats in competitions, who knows what she does during regular exams!”
“It’s fortunate she was caught, otherwise letting someone like her into the national team would be an embarrassment to the country!”
“What was this child thinking? Hiring someone to take exams for her, does she think she can do the same in international competitions later?”
“Who cares, as long as she makes it to the national team. Who cares about international competitions? At worst, she can hand in blank papers later, or just come up with some excuse about not performing well, and get by.”
“What is she aiming for?”
“Of course, she’s aiming for prestige, and bonus points for college entrance exams! Don’t forget, there are major universities’ independent enrollment exams in the second half of the year. Participating in such international competitions, whether winning prizes or not, shines on one’s resume.”
“For the sake of this, she’s willing to disregard national honor? Should we call her foolish or wicked?”
“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree. If the mother is like this, what can we expect from the daughter?”
“Ah, that woman came in all high and mighty, now look at her, begging for punishment. I wonder what she’s feeling right now?”
“Originally, this could have been handled more discreetly, the head coach was trying to give that child a chance. Unfortunately, the mother was too stubborn, turning a live situation into a dead end.”
“I’m puzzled, how big is this person’s imagination to come up with a plot like that, that only appears in TV dramas? Come on, it’s 0502 already, the higher the level of the exam, the more emphasis on teacher training. Competitions like NOI and IOI have no possibility of being watered down. After all, the students selected will be representing the country internationally, it’s crystal clear. Even if there were such intentions, there’s no practicality to it…”
Parents discussed fervently, while classmates whispered among themselves—
“I knew Lin Yuan always exploded during exams, but her homework was terrible. Turns out, she hired a proxy.”
“That proxy is pretty skilled, just like Sister Yue, getting full marks every time.”
“No! There’s a difference between full marks. Look at the time they submitted their papers, thank you!”
“She’s got some nerve, will she be publicly criticized for this?”
“I don’t know, let’s see how the coaches handle it.”
…
Due to the public uproar, and the severity of Lin Yuan’s actions, the head coach couldn’t go easy on her.
Of course, he didn’t want to go “easy” now.
In life, there are lessons that cannot be taken lightly, one must experience and endure them to understand.
Especially for those fundamental mistakes.
Before, considering Lin Yuan’s young age, they didn’t want to take drastic actions, but now, any form of leniency would be indulgence.
That’s not love, it’s harm!
So, in the end, the coaching staff decided to publicly criticize Lin Yuan’s cheating and give her a formal warning. She was banned from competitions for two years, and it would be recorded in her student file.
The farce came to an end.
Some people rise with the wind’s favor, soaring to the sky; some enjoy participating, broadening their horizons; while others shatter into pieces, whether they can rise again remains uncertain.
According to regulations, this report and punishment would be sent to Lin Yuan’s high school, Linan No. 7 High School, the next day, in a confidential letter.
Barring any surprises, when school starts in September, everyone in the school will know about her cheating in the five scoring assessments during the NOI summer camp.
Due to the punishment being recorded, it might even affect her college entrance exam in the future.
Lin’s mother finally realized the seriousness of the situation, “Cry all you want! All you know is to cry! Why didn’t you think of this when you were cheating? Have the guts to do it, but not the ability to bear the consequences?!”
Lin Yuan curled up on the sofa, burying her head in her knees, letting out suppressed sobs.
Even now, she dared not recall how she walked out of the classroom yesterday under everyone’s gaze.
The disdain and contempt in the eyes of classmates and parents, along with the heaviness and regret on the faces of a few coaches, felt like thorns piercing her heart.
Lin’s father gently patted his daughter’s back, speaking with earnestness, “It’s okay, Yuan Yuan. Although we took the wrong step, we’ll learn from this lesson—”
“What’s okay?” Lin’s mother interrupted her husband, fury flashing in her eyes. “Now that such a big thing has happened, you’re telling her it’s okay? What would not be okay then? Murder and arson? You’ve spoiled our daughter bit by bit like this!”
“Liu Lan! Stop making a scene! The situation has already happened, what good does it do to hit and scold her now? It’s time to guide her properly, make her realize her mistakes, so she won’t repeat them in the future. Also, what do you mean by me spoiling our daughter? You’re always talking nonsense, comparing her to your eldest sister-in-law one moment, and talking about your third sister-in-law the next. It’s because of your wrong words and deeds that have influenced Yuan Yuan’s moral development.”
Lin’s mother’s brows furrowed sharply, her anger intensifying. “Have you grown some guts to dare to shout at me like this?!”
The usually gentle man unexpectedly took a firm stance this time, “Liu Lan, I’ve had enough. If you continue to be unreasonable, hitting and scolding Yuan Yuan, I will—”
“Huh, what will you do?” the woman sneered.
“I will divorce you.” Calm and rational, not joking at all.
The woman was taken aback. “You…”
“From now on, I’ll take care of Yuan Yuan’s education, and you don’t need to interfere anymore. I’ll follow through. Even if it’s for our daughter’s sake, I will draw a clear boundary with you.”
This time, the woman fell silent.
That afternoon, Lin’s father went to B University to meet with the head coach, apologized, and promised to discipline his daughter properly and restrain his wife in the future.
“…I accept the apology, but regarding the punishment, since it has already been publicly announced, it cannot be revoked. I hope you understand,” the head coach said.
Lin’s father replied sincerely, “Yes, I understand. I won’t make things difficult for you.”
That night, the family of three left the capital and returned to Lin Huai.
Just two days ago, they had come with great excitement, but now they could only leave dejectedly.
As for what would happen next, Jiang Fuyue no longer cared. Lin Yuan was nothing more than a stranger to her.
In one’s life, there are too many passersby, not every one of them needs to be remembered.
“…So, am I also considered a passerby?” Shen Qiannan sat down opposite her.
Jiang Fuyue ended the call and handed him the menu. “What do you want to drink? Pick anything, my treat.”
“Hey, isn’t your behavior now called—’offering unnecessary kindness, either for ulterior motives or theft’?”
“Sorry, you got it wrong a bit.”
“Hmm?”
Jiang Fuyue said, “I’m offering necessary kindness, with no ulterior motives or theft involved.”
“Oh?” Shen Qiannan raised an eyebrow. “It seems like this coffee isn’t good, huh?”
“Whether it’s good or not, you have to taste it to know.”
“Isn’t it a bit late for that?” he chuckled.
“Don’t worry, it’s just a small matter, it’s simple for you as a senior.”
“Tsk, calling me senior at this time?”
Her mouth isn’t usually this sweet.
Jiang Fuyue said confidently, “When asking for a favor, it’s better to have a good attitude, otherwise, how can the other party agree?”
“You little brat, not bad, and you’ve got this awareness? I’ll give you a hundred points, not afraid you’ll get arrogant!”
“What do you think of my attitude now, Senior?”
Shen Qiannan nodded, casually saying, “It’s pretty good.”
“Well, then I’ll take that as your agreement.”
“!”
“…Wait, uh, what did I agree to?”
“Help me with something.”
Shen Qiannan: D*mn! I got tricked.
“Here’s your latte,” the waitress’s sweet voice came.
Soon, the coffee was placed in front of Shen Qiannan, the aroma wafting.
“I haven’t ordered yet…” Why did it come so quickly?
“Iced latte, one-third sugar,” Jiang Fuyue said.
Shen Qiannan’s expression was strange. “How did you know my preferences?”
“Attitude, when asking for a favor.”
“Cough, why do I feel like you’re trying to pursue me?”
Jiang Fuyue remained expressionless. “Actually, you can stop adding sugar from now on.”
“Huh?”
“Too much sugar intake is easy to gain weight. When one gets fat, their face looks especially big.”
Shen Qiannan: “…” feels like I’ve been subtly insulted.
“Okay, okay, since you’re so thoughtful, cough, and your attitude is pretty good, what’s the matter?”
Jiang Fuyue said, “I want to borrow the key to the A1 lab again. Don’t worry, I won’t do experiments. I just need to go in and copy two sets of data, it’ll only take a few minutes.”
Originally, Jiang Fuyue didn’t intend to include those two sets of data in her paper, but one of the reviewers on the list raised a question about a conclusion in the paper. She needed those two sets of data as evidence to reply to them.
“But the key is no longer in my hands. You’ll have to ask Xie Dingyuan.”
After torturing the scumbag, it’s time to write about Sister Yue’s dogs and fresh meat~
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