Chapter 28 - The Two-Faced Little Boy (1/2)
Chapter 28: The Two-Faced Little Boy
The days were becoming shorter in Winter. In the evening, the burning clouds stretched powerfully across the sky, stained red like fireworks and looking particularly beautiful.
On Monday, Jia Jia’s parents arrived once school ended.
Yao Juan had said that when Zou Qiyun came to negotiate last time, she brought four to five strong men with her, and after intimidating the parents, only paid the smallest amount of medical expenses.
Gu Tingchuan told Yi Ran before that the background of this Hao family was not clean. It used to have fame and status. But, it was said that when the previous generation’s old master passed away, the police had to dispatch many police forces to maintain law and order. Later, Hao Ziyue’s father got into real estate and became rich, but those connections and methods couldn’t be washed away.
Zou Qiyun was the second wife. She used to be a delinquent little girl, until she became involved with the rich tycoon at a very young age and gave birth to a son. As a result, she became accepted as his legal wife. Now, the family had a net worth of billions of yuan and no longer put ordinary people in their eyes.
On the other hand, Jia Jia’s parents both worked in banking. Their monthly salary was not low, but they were by no means rich and noble people. They held Jia Jia like a pearl in the palm of their hands. Therefore, Jiajia’s character was extraordinarily cute.
When Yi Ran called in the morning to ask her how she felt, she said, “The gauze is in the back of the head, and my mother said no one will see the scar.”
The four of them talked for about fifteen minutes in the spare classroom before Mrs. Hao showed up unsurprisingly late.
If it weren’t for Gu Tingchuan’s interference, perhaps Zou Qiyun wouldn’t show up so soon nor would she be so easy to deal with.
She wore an overcoat that looked very elegant and graceful. But underneath was a short skirt and a thin top, paired with stiletto heels. She raised her eyebrows and looked at the crowd. When she spoke, her tone was quite provocative. “No wonder the two teachers would put so much efforts for the Gu family’s child. I didn’t know that you’re working so hard to kiss up to them. And here, I thought you were being just exemplary models.”
Yao Juan merely silently faced the young Madam’s scorn. Zou Qiyun was wearing more makeup than last time, her expression fierce and angry.
Yi Ran also maintained a solemn, unsmiling face. Seeing that this was Hao Ziyue’s mother, she wanted to try her best to keep her cool; last time, she had been too vexed. Also, for Director Gu’s sake, she must not lose her composure.
“Today, we will only talk about your son accidentally hurting someone else’s daughter. Mrs. Hao, you don’t need to be ridiculous.” Yi Ran calmly looked at her. “Gu Tai and Hao Ziyue have always been in conflict. In fact, both parties have responsibilities, but Hao Ziyue always used his fist to solve the problem. I hope you can change his direction of education in the future. ”
“You’re saying that my son has a violent tendency? You’re really funny. I only think that my son just won’t allow other people to bully him.”
Yi Ran smiled slowly and opened her mouth to say half-jokingly, “Everyone has only one child and can give everything up for their child. But do you think love is the same as spoiling? ”
As she said this, her aura grew heavy and her words were like a sharp knife pressing down. “The most important thing is to ask for the child’s opinion and to take into consideration his feelings.”
Zou Qiyun’s expression looked ugly to the extreme and she cursed in her heart. When she was about to erupt, Yao Juan stood up in time and blocked her with some words, “Now, we don’t want to argue with you. We asked you to come because Jia Jia’s parents wants to draft an agreement between you both in private mediation. In addition to the relevant costs, I hope you and Hao Ziyue will formally apologize to them. ”
Zou Qiyun stared at them for a moment, refusing to budge. Then, she sneered and said, “What do you mean now? Relying on people to bully us family? ”
After Jia Jia’s parents calmly explained the contents of the agreement and their daughter’s reasonable medical expenses, her face was scornful. “How big are you? You want me and my son to compensate you? Fine, you can take the money. But, you don’t just want money…. ”
In Yi Ran’s opinion, Jia Jia’s parents were very restrained and did not say a single harsh word. Speaking to Zou Qiyun, she said, “I think you should have no dispute over the agreement. By the way, does Hao Ziyue’s father have any opinions?”
Yao Juan secretly raised the corner of his lips at seeing how she confronted this woman. Her posture really reminded people a little of… Director Gu.
When Yi Ran mentioned the child’s father, Zou Qiyun’s expression subconsciously weakened. Of course, she remembered the warning from the man, telling her that she was not allowed to cause trouble at school again.
Zou Qiyun took a deep breath and stared fiercely at Yi Ran. “You’re a little slut. In order to join the Gu family, you ingratiate yourself to the Gu man. But he’s a big director. He’ll wrap you around his little finger and once he’s done amusing himself, he’ll drop you just like that.”
At this moment, Yi Ran’s expression was light. As she waited for Zou Qiyun to finish, a genuine smile stretched across her face, making her look worthy of being a kind and cordial teacher. She said, “No need to spray fire at me. Besides, the ‘Gu man’ that you mentioned should refer to my husband. I don’t need to ingratiate myself to him and am, in fact, capable of putting him at my disposal.”
The moment she said this, Zou Qiyun was so surprised that she couldn’t close her mouth. Her first reaction was disbelief. But, in case it was true, she dare not offend any of the Gu family members.
Thinking about it, if Yi Ran hadn’t reached such a moment of certainty regarding Director Gu’s support…In fact, this felt pretty cool.
“Since this big wife’s time is precious, don’t just sit there foolishly.” She said this in a overpowering voice, which made her appear completely imposing and much different from her usual self.
In fact, Yi Ran had never been a doormat nor was she someone who allowed others to vent their anger on her at will. But, in the workplace, she had only just suppressed herself.
The entire classroom was quiet, and Teacher Yi’s calm voice was particularly nice as she said, “Mrs. Zou, sign the agreement.”
Zou Qiyun’s whole face was distorted and her complexion became pale as her anger completely crumbled.