Chapter 56: Not To Be Trifled With


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    When Yue Ling caught wind of Bai Xue’s words, she maintained a nonchnt expression and retorted, “If Jiang Ling’er dares to take that step, why should she be concerned about others’ judgments?”


    Bai Xue wore a satisfied grin, sensing that news of Jiang Ling’er’s alleged cheating would soon permeate the air.


    “The results will be revealed tomorrow,” Bai Xue interjected, her toneced with caution. “Without concrete evidence, it’s best to keep a low profile. Jiang Ling’er is not one to be trifled with.”


    Yue Ling felt a tinge of dejection and inquired, “Isn’t there any way to obtain evidence before the results are disclosed?”


    Bai Xue leaned in and whispered, “If Ling’er is summoned by the school authorities for questioning, that would serve as evidence. Until then, everything remains spective, although the weight of public opinion would have already taken a toll on Ling’er.”


    Yue Ling swiftlyprehended Bai Xue’s insinuation, pausing for a moment to ponder her options before reluctantly nodding in agreement.


    Bai Xue surveyed her surroundings and advised, “Lingling, you should head back first.”


    Yue Ling, unsuspecting, replied, “Sure, I’ll go ahead.”


    With those words, Yue Ling rose from her seat and departed.


    Feeling a vibration in her bag, Bai Xue fished out her phone. Upon checking her messages, she found a note from Assistant Lin.


    Disappointment washed over Bai Xue as she read the contents. She clenched her fists in frustration, unable to contain her dissatisfaction, and exited the milk tea shop.


    While en route to Huixue Vige, Bai Xue dialed the school’s tip-off hotline. Even if she couldn’t expel Jiang Ling’er from the school, she was determined to make her presence repugnant.


    Later that afternoon, Jiang Ling’er received a summons to the vice-principal’s office.


    Knocking on the door, Jiang Ling’er stepped inside, noticing the dean, the homeroom teacher, and yesterday’s invigtor present. Although no words were spoken, Jiang Ling’er could sense an underlying tension in the air.


    After waiting for over ten minutes, the dean spoke up. “Jiang Ling’er, how would you rate the difficulty level of this test?”


    Jiang Ling’er responded directly, “It wasn’t very challenging. 1 finished it within 20 minutes.”


    “Is it truly that simple?” inquired the dean, his expression turning cold. “Many students didn’t have enough time toplete the more substantial questions.” “Why should I be med if others struggle academically?” Jiang Ling’er retorted.


    Was Jiang Ling’er to bear the burden of me for anyone who failed toplete their answers in the examination hall?


    “Someone reported you for cheating during the exam. How do you exin that?” Bai Xue demanded.


    A flicker of anger sparked within Jiang Ling’er upon hearing the usation of cheating. She had already surmised that only a select few desired her downfall. It was an insult she had long anticipated.


    “Very well, present me with the evidence,” Jiang Ling’er challenged.


    The dean’s face grew ashen. Observing Jiang Ling’er’s unppableposure, it was evident that she hade prepared. The dean, faltering, stated, “Considering your previous academic performance, it is imusible for you to achieve such exceptional results.”


    “Did you hold the position of dean from the very beginning?” Jiang Ling’er countered.


    “Don’t evade the question. Your attitude alone should disqualify you!” the dean snapped, his anger rising.


    “Why are you evading the issue?” Jiang Ling’er responded. “Does the past define the present? In the past, I didn’t even take the exam. What right do you have to im my performance is subpar?”


    The original owner of the body had handed in a nk paper—not out of rebelliousness, but due to sheer ipetence. She didn’t possess the necessary skills. Therefore, she resorted to writing her name on every exam, indicating her presence. In any case, she nned to rely on Old Master Jiang’s influence to pave her way into the future.


    “Why do you think handing in a nk paper is an aplishment?”


    “I concede that it’s not an aplishment, but it’s also not a reason to use me of cheating,” Jiang Ling’er stated firmly.


    The dean mmed his hand on the table, his rage palpable. “Are you suggesting I framed you?”


    Jiang Ling’er remained unperturbed. The dean’sck of concrete evidence was apparent. Seizing the moment, Jiang Ling’er fired back, “If you didn’t frame me, then present me with the evidence. Otherwise, your words will be nothing more than baseless usations.”


    “Jiang Ling’er, mind your words and conduct,” warned the homeroom teacher.


    Jiang Ling’er challenged, “Be honest, homeroom teacher. Was there any wrongdoing on my part? Are you framing me now and expecting me to stay silent?”


    The dean retorted, “In all my years, I’ve never encountered a student like you whocks respect for their teachers.”


    “And I’ve encountered many like you who casually frame students,” Jiang Ling’er shot back.


    At that moment, the invigtor who had praised Jiang Ling’er the day before interjected, “Director, though I’m unsure why you are so certain she cheated, this student did not engage in any misconduct during the examination. 1 can vouch for her integrity.”


    The dean, Wang Fugui, donned a bewildered expression. What flimsy reasoning was this? Wang Fugui replied, “Regardless of how she gained admission, she did not cheat in this exam. 1 witnessed it firsthand. Which student doesn’t review information before an exam? Furthermore, the questions were not so diverse that they couldn’t be rted to the main topic. Given the right understanding, one could extrapte information from a single instance.. If reading more information constitutes cheating, wouldn’t it be unfair? How can we use other students of not reading the information? Wouldn’t that be cheating?”