novelraw Chapter 1079 - 1068: Unkind Stepmother
Chapter 1079 - 1068: Unkind Stepmother
Not only students but also teachers mixed on the campus network; thanks to his previous reputation, news about this incident involving Bingwen quickly began spreading among the faculty.
"I really didn’t see Professor Fang as that kind of person." A young lecturer sneered disdainfully.
Some older professors were skeptical: "This can’t be true, can it? I’ve met Bingwen, and he’s very nice."
"Oh, professor, you might not know then. Several teachers from our department have been to Professor Fang’s house for a meal. I heard even with guests present, Professor Fang’s son wouldn’t show a nice face to his stepmother."
"And the incident of falsely accusing someone was personally experienced by Fu Lei. Could that still be fake?"
"That rich second-generation daughter has been good to Mr. Fang for not just a day or two. She has power and influence and has no need to lie about these things. Besides, there are videos and recordings. This matter can’t be fake."
An old professor sighed: "That’s really a shame. I always thought Bingwen’s first wife wasn’t someone for a settled life. The current one, although not as pretty as the first, isn’t bad either and takes good care of him and the child. Why would he be so short-sighted as to get back with the first wife?"
"First loves are always different, aren’t they? Online, it’s said that today’s rich second generation only know how to flaunt their wealth and enjoy themselves, but that’s all their ancestors’ capital. Nobody can control them. Moreover, the wealthy second-generation wife of Mr. Fang is much better. She moved to a smaller house for Professor Fang, learned to do housework and cook, and hired famous teachers for her stepson. If we had such a blessing, we’d definitely cherish the current wife. Probably only Mr. Fang, who didn’t pursue her himself, doesn’t cherish her enough."
The old professor shook his head: "Alright, let’s all go back to work, stop gossiping. I should go find Bingwen and see if there’s some misunderstanding."
Watching the old professor walk away, the young teachers sneered. With facts so clear, how could there still be a misunderstanding? Isn’t it just favoritism?
Isn’t the bias just like when assigning titles and distributing resources? Even now, with such concrete evidence, is there still favoritism?
Who said personal affairs were personal affairs and business affairs business affairs? In this profession, now that Bingwen’s case has spread with such fervor on the campus forum, it is bound to affect student emotions. Shouldn’t the school consider these factors? Is an unfaithful man really fit to be the face of a prestigious college?
A few colleagues exchanged knowing looks and smiles. It’s not that they are heartless, but in the past, Bingwen didn’t know how to deal with people. When you’re capable and smart, it’s right that the school gives you resources, but flaunting a haughty air daily does make people a bit annoyed.
If you want to be aloof, then be consistently aloof. Saying publicly that you don’t use your wife’s money, but ending up letting your wife pay for you and your son’s needs, while betraying her, is really disgraceful.
It’s as if he used to be seen by colleagues as the snow on a pine branch, only to find out that underneath the snow was a glob of mud. Those who used to think his character was bad, and even those who admired him, now feel they misjudged and are very disgusted.
We are all part of one system, and all the attention is on you. What about the others? So actually, Fang Bingwen was not as popular as he seemed.
Of course, when you’re capable and without mistakes, everyone praises you. But once you make a misstep, then trouble comes.
However, Bingwen had not yet realized the importance of this matter. Not only did he go shopping with Song Qing for clothes, but he also went with her to pick up his son and had dinner together. All of this was captured by Ye Qiu fans who were following him, and once uploaded, it caused another uproar.
Isn’t this outright ignoring his current wife?
Returning home in the evening, Bingwen didn’t mind not seeing Ye Qiu, thinking they had already talked it out, so Ye Qiu shouldn’t dwell on it further. He wasn’t ignoring her grievances but just thought dragging it out wouldn’t help. Why make a big fuss?
He had promised to properly educate Xiao Xu, so why wouldn’t she listen? Did she want to make Xiao Xu hate her more?
He even began to think that maybe agreeing to marry her was a mistake because their views and values differed.
And today, abruptly leaving in anger in front of Song Qing—was it too rude? Didn’t they agree to have a good talk?
Yet, Bingwen didn’t consider, if his current wife were Song Qing, and Song Qing were laughing and chatting with her ex-husband, could he still sit still?
Ultimately, it’s because there’s no love, so whatever the other person says or does is wrong.
Even Xiao Xu admitted it was Song Qing who taught him. Is a single "I don’t know" from Song Qing really credible? Everything was fine before; why did Xiao Xu learn to lie only after Song Qing returned? Isn’t the timing a bit too coincidental?
Bingwen called Ye Qiu twice, but the phone was off, so he didn’t bother. In his subconscious, he thought Ye Qiu was throwing a tantrum.
If others knew this, they’d surely mock him. Ye Qiu throwing a tantrum? She wouldn’t do that to him! If you can’t reach your wife at this crucial moment, shouldn’t you contact her family?
Luckily, Ye Qiu didn’t go anywhere. She just went home to vent online.
The next day, Bingwen went to work as usual, noticing that his colleagues’ gazes seemed off. But when asked, they said it was nothing, and thinking he hadn’t neglected work, he paid no mind.
Besides mentoring a few students in research, he also taught several large classes. As usual, Bingwen walked into the classroom, only to find the students weren’t cheering as they usually did. Instead, they were either focused on their own tasks or glaring at him with hostility and suspicion.
He couldn’t help but wonder, what exactly happened?
But his questions were soon answered when a bold girl stood up and bluntly asked, "Professor Fang, are you cheating?"
The air in the classroom seemed to freeze as everyone fixed their gazes on him, eagerly awaiting his explanation.
Bingwen frowned, "Where did you hear such a rumor? Students should focus on their studies."
"I think it’s important for the teachers educating us to have good character too, so it needs to be addressed. Professor, does your previous answer mean ’no’? Then how do you explain these photos?" With that, the classroom’s projector lit up, displaying intimate photos of him and Song Qing.
"Professor, I’ve met your wife, and the person in the photos isn’t her. How do you explain this?" The girl asked furiously.