Chapter 313: The Truth
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Li Pan dismissed Xia Wan’s threat as mere intimidation, believing that Xia Wan’s intentions were to frighten her.
She responded with a cold snort, “I haven’t done anything wrong. The fault lies with you.”
“Alright, Principal, please lend me your ear. I have the entire conversation recorded, which proves Li Pan’s deceit.” Xia Wan placed her MP4 on the principal’s desk.
Chen MO had acquired the latest MP4 model, which included a recording feature.
Li Pan was taken aback, staring blankly at the MP4. Her family’s financial situation didn’t allow for luxuries like an MP4, so she was unaware of its recording capabilities. She had only thought of it as a device for music.
The principal promptly played the recording. It captured not only Li Pan’s classroom bullying of Xia Wan but also the clear bias displayed by Li Hong.
Li Hong’s face turned pale as she resentingly glared at Li Pan.
She hurriedly explained, “Principal, I wasn’t aware of the whole story. I’ve seen
Li Pan grow up; she had never lied before. This behavior surprised me.”
Li Pan looked at Li Hong with astonishment. Had her aunt just abandoned her like that?
The principal slammed the table, fixing Li Pan with a stern gaze. “What’s your defense now?”
Jiang Rong cast a guilty look at Xia Wan. When Xia Wan and Li Pan had gone to the office earlier, she had noticed something but hadn’t fully investigated. Xia Wan might now harbor some resentment towards her.
“Xia Wan, I also have a question about this. I should have probed deeper,” Jiang Rong directly apologized to Xia Wan, admitting her fault.
“Xia Wan saw the remorse on Jiang Rong’s face. While she didn’t hold much sympathy for Jiang Rong, she was still a student in her class, and it wouldn’t be wise to sour their relationship. She responded, “It’s alright, Teacher. I should have been clearer from the start.”
As she spoke, she turned her gaze towards Li Pan. “I gave you multiple chances, to tell the truth in front of the teachers and the principal. Instead of being honest, you implicated your aunt. You blew up a trivial matter and wasted everyone’s time.”
Li Pan trembled. It was finally dawning on her that Xia Wan had orchestrated this entire scenario.
She murmured, “I’m sorry, Xia Wan. I promise not to make things difficult for you anymore. I won’t disrupt your studies.”
Seeing Li Pan bow her head, Li Hong interjected, addressing the principal, “Principal, this matter doesn’t need to escalate further. If Xia Wan possesses evidence, she can present it to Jiang Rong.”
“They’re in a crucial phase for their college entrance exams. Let’s minimize this issue. We shouldn’t let these two students clash.”
Xia Wan sneered inwardly. Li Hong was advocating reconciliation because she held evidence. Without it, she would likely pursue a different narrative and demand punishment for Xia Wan.
Jiang Rong met the principal’s gaze resolutely. “Principal, Li Pan is accountable for this. Xia Wan was merely defending herself. I believe Student Li Pan should apologize to Student Xia Wan and write a 2000 -word self-reflection.”
“Additionally, I will monitor Li Pan. If she refrains from causing trouble for Xia Wan in the near future, we’ll consider this matter resolved.”
Turning to Xia Wan, Jiang Rong asked, “Xia Wan, what do you think of this resolution?”
Xia Wan nodded. “The teacher has handled it fairly. I don’t want to hinder Li Pan’s college entrance exams. I only hope she won’t disrupt others’ studies in the future. ”
The principal was pleased with Xia Wan and Jiang Rong’s approach. Li Pan didn’t dare to object further and swiftly acquiesced.
Subsequently, the four exited the office. Both Li Pan and Li Hong wore disgruntled expressions.
“Li Pan, offer your apology to Xia Wan now,” Jiang Rong instructed.
Li Pan struggled but finally said to Xia Wan, “Xia Wan, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have involved my roommates in bullying you and shouldn’t have lied to the teacher.”
Xia Wan nodded. “If your apology is sincere, then I forgive you. I hope you’ll concentrate on your studies moving forward.”
Li Pan lowered her head. “Alright, I understand..”