School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Principal Chen Comes Knocking

“It’s not that serious!” Chen Aiguo laughed, “Professor Li, you are an expert in mathematics. It’s the twenty-first century now, and attitudes towards romantic relationships have loosened. Let’s not use the old ways to look at today’s youth. Today’s youth pursue fashion, openness, freedom…”

“But that doesn’t mean we should discard tradition or disregard the rules!” the senior professor said earnestly, “Principal Chen, as educators, we must not abandon propriety or forsake the traditions of the Chinese Nation.”

“You’re taking it too far,” Chen Aiguo hurriedly said, “Xiao Han is just a student, and in the end, Lan Yudie is also just a student who has recently graduated. That they have come together, in my view, should warrant our blessings, not condemnation with a sweeping judgment.”

“Principal Chen, Lan Yudie is already a teacher who has joined the workforce,” Teacher Lan hurriedly interjected, saying, “I think a teacher is a teacher, a student is a student. Teachers can date teachers, and students can date students. But when these two groups mix, it messes up the order. It disturbs the social norms. Therefore, I think it is inappropriate.”

Chen Aiguo sighed and then said, “You all are overstating it. This matter doesn’t concern you or me. The school has even less right to interfere with their personal freedom to love.”

“According to Principal Chen, have all the laws and moral standards that human society has established over so many years become useless?” the senior professor looked seriously at Chen Aiguo and said, “If all of this is freedom, then do we no longer have any legal constraints?”

Chen Aiguo gave a wry smile, “Senior Professor, as I’ve already said, it’s the twenty-first century, we need to look forward. We can’t keep our gaze fixed on twenty years ago. The love affairs of the hawthorn tree are not suitable for now. Today’s young men and women are more open than we were back then, understand?”

“Forget it, forget it, I won’t say any more,” the senior professor shook his head and said, “After all, this matter doesn’t concern me much. I just don’t want to see the century-old reputation of Shuimu University ruined in an instant!”

Having said that, the senior professor turned and walked away, sighing as he went, clearly very dissatisfied with the current state of affairs.

Seeing the reinforcement he had brought in leave, Teacher Lan could only follow the other teachers and depart as well. Since Principal Chen had refused to discipline Lan Yudie and Xiao Han, it seemed this matter would not be easy to settle.

As the few teachers left, Chen Aiguo also wiped his forehead.

“What a fuss this has caused!” Chen Aiguo glanced at the retreating figures of the teachers and said, “Looks like I need to personally understand the situation.”

Chen Aiguo muttered to himself as he walked outside.

Lan Yudie’s office.

Lan Yudie was deep in work at her desk. Although yesterday’s forum incident had some impact on her, she didn’t care, for choosing to be with Xiao Han meant choosing to face storms and heavy rain.

Indeed, that morning, Lan Yudie had entertained three groups of visitors in her office—from fellow teachers of the same rank to department leaders, even including officials from the university committee’s office. They all came to understand the situation, with some even advising her to think of the bigger picture and not let personal feelings affect the image of the school. She was so busy dealing with them that she was quite irritated by the time she managed to send them all away.

Knock, knock, knock…

A series of knocking on the door resounded.

With annoyance on her face, Lan Yudie yelled towards the door, “Aren’t you finished yet?! Annoying!”

“Teacher Lan, it’s me,” Chen Aiguo chuckled from the doorway, “It’s Chen Aiguo!”

“Ah!” Lan Yudie was startled and hurried over, then pulled open the door, saying with an embarrassed face, “Chen… Principal Chen, it’s actually you. I… I didn’t know it was you!”

“Quite the temper,” Chen Aiguo smiled and said, “What? Has someone been picking on you?”

“Not really!” Lan Yudie shook her head.

“Then it must be someone coming to talk to you!” Chen Aiguo laughed.

“Principal Chen, you’re not also here to talk to me, are you?” Lan Yudie asked awkwardly.

If Chen Aiguo was also here to talk to her, then the trouble would be big. Others she could fend off or dodge, but Chen Aiguo was different; he was the principal, the one in charge, the holder of her livelihood. So Lan Yudie couldn’t hide.

“Of course not!” Chen Aiguo shook his head.

Lan Yudie was surprised and looked at Chen Aiguo, saying, “Then… what brings you here…”

“I’m here just to understand the situation,” Chen Aiguo smiled.

“Principal Chen, please take a seat. I’ll pour some tea for you!” Lan Yudie hurried to attend to Chen Aiguo.

Chen Aiguo sat down on the sofa and, out of habit, tapped his leg. Lan Yudie was quick to prepare tea for him. Chen Aiguo hurriedly said, “Teacher Lan, don’t fuss. Sit down and let’s have a good chat!”

“Okay,” Lan Yudie quickly sat down opposite Principal Chen.

“I’m aware of the forum issue,” Chen Aiguo took a sip of tea and then said, “I also know about your situation with Xiao Han. However, I still want to ask, have you and Xiao Han really developed a romantic relationship?”

“I don’t want to lie to you,” Lan Yudie nodded and said, “Yes, Xiao Han and I have established a romantic relationship!”

“Oh…” Chen Aiguo nodded with a smile that was not quite a smile.

“Principal Chen, my relationship with Xiao Han isn’t as complicated as the outside world claims!” Lan Yudie said helplessly, “We’re just purely in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship. If I were after money, I would of course choose Qin Jun; I chose Xiao Han because I… I really fell for him.”

“I didn’t say anything,” Chen Aiguo smiled and said, “Today, several old professors approached me, hoping I would give you and Xiao Han disciplinary action.”

“What?!” Lan Yudie exclaimed in shock upon hearing this, “No, please don’t do that!”

“Rest assured,” Chen Aiguo laughed, “I’m someone who can distinguish right from wrong.”

“That’s a relief!” Lan Yudie sighed with relief.

“Haha…” Chen Aiguo laughed upon hearing her, “What? You thought I came here to break up a pair of lovers?”

“No, no!” Lan Yudie quickly shook her head and then said, “Principal Chen is the most discerning person I’ve ever met; you definitely wouldn’t do such a thing. Those teachers who advised you, they are all stubborn old fossils. You won’t listen to them, right?”

“Of course, I won’t listen to them,” Chen Aiguo nodded and said, “But after all, I belong to the same generation as them. My thoughts can’t keep up with you young people. The reason I came to you today is to ask you and Xiao Han not to be too ostentatious with your relationship and to be more restrained in your behavior at school. Don’t be too high-profile. As for outside of school, no one can manage you, right?”

Upon hearing this, Lan Yudie immediately nodded and said, “I understand. Thank you, Principal Chen.”

“No need to be so formal!” Chen Aiguo shook his head and said, “Falling in love is a beautiful thing, but you need to consider the appropriate time and place, and be aware of its impact. After all, this is a school, and within the school, there’s a distinction between teachers and students. Once you leave the school, that distinction is gone!”

“Hehe…” Lan Yudie immediately understood Chen Aiguo’s kind intentions and thanked him continuously, “Thank you for your tolerance, Principal Chen.”

“Alright, I’ve said everything I needed to,” Chen Aiguo smiled and said, “I’m on my way out.”

Having said that, Chen Aiguo got up and left.@@novelbin@@

“I’ll see you out!” Lan Yudie quickly got up to escort him.

Lan Yudie escorted Principal Chen a good ten meters away from the office. Watching him leave, Lan Yudie’s heart swelled with joy. With the support from Principal Chen, she naturally felt much less pressure and burden, and a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

With Principal Chen’s backing, Lan Yudie felt much more at ease.

Chen Aiguo’s visit to Lan Yudie was simply to show his stance. He wanted Lan Yudie to relax and not let these issues affect her work. At the same time, it was a warning for her to be conscious of her influence within the school. After all, this is a school, and within it, Lan Yudie is a teacher, and Xiao Han is a student. They need to be aware of the distinction between teachers and students, as well as maintain a teacher’s image.

…………

Zhu Dawei was very unlucky.

Yesterday, because he shut down the school forum without authorization, he was warned by the faculty of the computer department. Factoring in his abuse of admin privileges to maliciously delete posts and manipulate public opinion, his admin status was revoked. If it weren’t for the faculty’s fondness for Zhu Dawei, he probably would have been sent to the school’s disciplinary office by now. Had he actually been sent there, he most likely wouldn’t have escaped a warning.

“Damn, what rotten luck!” Zhu Dawei cursed under his breath.

“Don’t be so down,” Fang Hao chuckled, “It’s just an admin position. What’s the big deal? Tell you what, I’ll ask my mom to get you a real management job in the mall, how about that?”

“Really?” Zhu Dawei lit up with joy, “Haozi, you’re not kidding me, are you?”

“Of course not!” Fang Hao immediately shook his head and said, “The mall has its own intranet with quite a few computers networked together; they need someone with your talent to be in charge. Just give me your resume, and I’ll send it to my mom’s mall, and before long, you can start working.”

“That’s great!” Zhu Dawei was a local, so he always wanted to find a local job. He didn’t wish to run around in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen like his classmates; he didn’t want to drift in Beijing or labor in the South. He just wanted a stable job with decent pay at home. After all, his girlfriend had found a job locally. If he left, their relationship was sure to end. Zhu Dawei treasured this relationship dearly but also didn’t want to settle for just any job.

“Hehe!” Fang Hao gave a sly smile.

Zhu Dawei was extremely happy. Although he lost his admin role, gaining a job offer was like finding a silver lining.

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