novelraw Chapter 537: Punishment
Chapter 537: Punishment
"I will never forgive you."
After saying this, Ji You stared unwaveringly at Xu Siyu, speaking, "You must pay the price for everything you’ve done."
With those words,
Ji You tensed her face, refusing to look at Xu Siyu again.
Xu Siyu’s figure swayed as if about to fall. She extended her hands, trying to step forward, but several robots beside her stopped her. Opening her mouth, Xu Siyu turned to the others, but without exception, no one spoke to plead for her.
After a long pause,
Professor Jiang Yulan sighed, "Why bring this upon yourself?"
If Xu Siyu had been willing to admit her mistakes voluntarily before the examination, such a situation would not have arisen. Yet she insisted on indulging in wishful thinking...
Why indeed?
Knowing Old Hong’s temperament, it was impossible for him to relent.
As expected—
Just as Jiang Yulan opened her mouth and said, "Though Xu Siyu’s character is despicable, considering she confessed at the last moment and does possess undeniable talent, why not impose an additional penalty instead of expelling her? What do you think?"
Another teacher from the Material Department also said, "The Material realm has been lacking new talent for a century. If she sincerely admits her mistakes, let’s not expel her."
Mu Jianling, arms folded, snorted coldly, "Talent without morality is like rot to humankind, a great disaster, nothing more!"
Jiang Yulan and several other Material Department teachers, upon hearing this, opened their mouths but everyone else remained silent. Jiang Yulan was about to say something more...
Principal Hong raised his hand, interrupting her, "There’s no need to say more, let’s act according to rules and regulations."
Jiang Yulan sighed softly, glanced at Xu Siyu, and then remained silent.
Xu Siyu shook violently, her shoulders drooping despondently.
Principal Hong’s face was solemn as he said, "Since the founding of our school, we have always focused on nurturing excellent talents who possess both character and capability for the Alliance. Such an egregious incident has never occurred. I have repeatedly emphasized that confessing voluntarily can lead to leniency, but Xu Siyu is steadfast in her ways, showing how utterly incorrigible her character is. Such a ’talent’ cannot be fostered by our school."
The words of Principal Hong, each and every one, pierced Xu Siyu’s heart like the tip of a blade, her face growing paler by the moment.
Principal Hong declared, "According to the school’s rules and regulations, she shall be expelled."
Xu Siyu abruptly raised her head: "I..."
Principal Hong, his voice cold, continued, "Furthermore, the school will cooperate with the Police Affairs Department, handing over all evidence to the police bureau."
Boom—
This is it!
Not only did the school want to expel Xu Siyu, but they were also going to pursue legal action against her.
This!
If she truly faced legal consequences, Xu Siyu would never be able to rid herself of this stain for the rest of her life.
If the mention of expulsion by Principal Hong made Xu Siyu feel as if it was all over, all over, all over... at least she could still breathe. But now, hearing that legal actions would be pursued, Xu Siyu felt as if the sky had collapsed.
The sky...
truly had collapsed.
Xu Siyu abruptly knelt down, frantically kowtowing to Principal Hong, "Please forgive me, Principal. Please give me a chance to live..."
Police Affairs Officer Xiao Chen, looking at Xu Siyu like this, also felt some pity, but—
The law is the law. If exceptions could be made for everyone, then what is the law for?
Officer Xiao Chen said, "Ms. Xu Siyu, please understand that your actions have violated Alliance law, constituting a criminal offense, not something that can be revoked through forgiveness or pleas."
Xu Siyu, with her mouth open, her face streaked with tears.
But Officer Xiao Chen looked away, turning toward Principal Hong, "Principal Hong, we will take care of the next steps at the Police Affairs Department."
Principal Hong, with a stern face, nodded, "Thank you for your trouble."
After speaking, Principal Hong looked toward Jiang Yulan, Mu Jianling, Dr. Luo, Director Wang, and the other teachers, "Dismissed."
Mu Jianling was the first to stand up and leave the meeting.
Before stepping forward, she glanced at Ji You and said, "What are you still standing there for? Aren’t you leaving?"
"Oh—"
Ji You scratched her head and hurried to follow Teacher Mu Jianling.
Professor Jiang Yulan looked at Xu Siyu with slight pity, shook her head, and also stood up to leave.
The others also stood up one by one and left...
The police station was left with only the despairing Xu Siyu, and the staff of the police station.
After leaving the strict police station, Ji You seemed a bit distracted, trying to climb onto Teacher Mu Jianling’s Floating Car using her hands and feet. However, Mu Jianling slapped her away, cursing, "What are you following me for? Go back where you came from!"
Ji You opened her mouth: "Ah? What... Teacher, aren’t you giving me a ride?"
Mu Jianling said, "In your dreams! Get off the car now."
Ji You: "..."
Ji You squeezed out an ingratiating smile and said, "Teacher... just give me a ride, just one ride... It will only delay you a little bit, just a little bit of time..."
Mu Jianling crossed her arms and said coldly, "I’ll count to three. If you don’t scram, I’ll kick you off!"
"3!"
Raising her foot—
Then a loud—
Bang!
Ji You was sprawled on the ground, rubbing her sore buttocks, and looking at the luxurious Floating Car with a wronged expression, she said, "Teacher, that’s cheating! Didn’t you say you’d count to three?"
Mu Jianling glanced sideways and cursed, "Do I look like I have that much free time?"
Ji You: "..."
Mu Jianling started the Floating Car, and with a swoosh, sped off into the distance...
Ji You opened her mouth: "I have never seen someone so unreasonable!"
Forget it.
Forget it.
Forget it.
Who made her a big shot? There’s still a long way ahead. For now, I can’t afford to offend, better to play it safe.
Cowering in front of a big shot isn’t shameful.
It’s called—following the path of your heart.
Ji You naturally found a perfectly good excuse for her own timid behavior.
...
The police station was quite a distance from Ji You’s dorm, a 10-minute ride by Floating Car, but if she were to run on her two legs, it would probably take about 20 hours... Ji You, enduring the heartache, prepared to spend a few credit points to find a self-service Floating Car...
At that moment—
From the depths of the Spiritual World, a soft and trembling voice of a young girl came through: [[Sister... sister...]]
Ji You’s heart quivered: [[Xiao You... do you blame me?]]
Faced with Xu Siyu’s pleas for forgiveness, Ji You remained cold-hearted, not taking Xiao You’s opinion, and directly refused on her behalf. To be honest, Xiao You is so naive and kind... Ji You truly feared her excessive compassionate nature would overwhelm her...
Xiao You whispered: [[Sister... I... I don’t blame you, and I will never... never blame you.]]
Ji You: [[I’m sorry, I didn’t ask for your opinion.]]
Xiao You: [[Sister... It’s me, I made you worry. Just now... I thought about it for a long time, and I also wanted to tell you, sister, I... I will not forgive Xu Siyu.]]
Xiao You added: [[My choice is the same as sister’s.]]
Ji You pursed her lips and smiled: [[Xiao You, always remember one thing, we do not actively harm others, nor should we tolerate bad people continuing to elude justice. Xu Siyu must pay the corresponding price for everything she has done.]]
Xiao You: [[Mhm!]]