Almost, meaning, as a teacher, she wasn't on the same side as the school, but chose to be on the same side as her students?
No, it seems the school didn't have a clear stance this time either.
This matter is truly messy, all caused by that scoundrel Xiao Yuanyang.
I wonder why this person is so petty.
The principal, while thinking this in his mind, was also pondering how to appease the students and the two teachers who clearly intended to support them.
"Principal, these are our demands. We request that the school grant Su Xiaotian a fair outcome. If the school cannot treat Su Xiaotian fairly, our Chinese Language and Literature class will withdraw from this formation!"
At this point, Chang Zongyuan had clearly stated everything, and finally, he added a threatening remark.
Hearing Chang Zongyuan's final words, Su Xiaotian broke out in a cold sweat.
The threat in these words was undisguised. If the principal was someone who couldn't tolerate dissent, the Chinese Language and Literature class would have a difficult future.
"You..." As expected, the principal's expression soured.
However, before the principal could finish his sentence, the phone in the principal's office suddenly rang.
The call was very brief, lasting just over a minute, but everyone clearly saw the principal's expression change multiple times. They had no idea what the person on the other end had said.
However, everyone noticed that while taking the call, the principal seemed to glance at Su Xiaotian intentionally or unintentionally.
Su Xiaotian herself noticed this and felt that the principal's call might be related to her.
But Su Xiaotian didn't know what the connection was.
"Principal, I think this matter should be settled as it is. There's really no need to withdraw what has already been publicized for the sake of one student," Xiao Yuanyang said incessantly.
"Let's stick to the publicized list!" the principal said impatiently, waving his hand, seemingly still recovering from the previous call.
Hearing the principal agree with him, Xiao Yuanyang's eyes were filled with smugness. He even gave Huo Sinian and Xie Nan a triumphant smile.
Huo Sinian's face immediately darkened.
Xie Nan's usually stern face showed no obvious change, but his demeanor seemed to become even more formidable.
"Principal..." Huo Sinian wanted to say more, but only managed to utter the title.
He saw the disappointment in Su Xiaotian's eyes, unsure if Su Xiaotian was disappointed in the principal, or in him as a teacher.
Or perhaps, Su Xiaotian was disappointed in the school itself.
After all, a top-tier university in the country was engaging in such petty, underhanded tactics.
If it were him, he would also be disappointed.
"Teacher Huo, let's go!" Su Xiaotian said faintly.
At this point, further words were meaningless. This matter was clearly being manipulated behind the scenes.
As for who was manipulating it, it was almost unnecessary to ask.
Xiao Yuanyang watched Su Xiaotian triumphantly, "Student Su Xiaotian, I know you are very outstanding, and our school likes outstanding students. But similarly, all students admitted to Beijing University are outstanding!"
Su Xiaotian understood. This meant that Beijing University didn't lack one outstanding student, did it?
Her expression grew increasingly displeased.
"Teacher Huo, if I drop out now and repeat my studies, would that be acceptable?" Su Xiaotian glanced at Xiao Yuanyang and said faintly.
Xiao Yuanyang was surprised that Su Xiaotian would say such a thing. He was momentarily taken aback, but then a smile spread across his face.
Can't even handle this minor setback?
Truly useless. Such a student isn't even worth his effort.
"Principal, you see, children who are too young are still problematic. I said we shouldn't have admitted such a child..." Xiao Yuanyang said earnestly to the principal.
"Shut up!" the principal finally snapped, unable to contain himself.
The phone call he had just received had already shaken him.
He had to admit that he didn't understand his students very well.
He knew about Su Xiaotian.
He also knew how outstanding this student was.
He also knew that this outstanding student had been wronged this time.
But, it seemed, this wrong didn't need his intervention to be resolved.
Xiao Yuanyang, who had been feeling smug, was suddenly berated by the principal.
The positions of the two were, in a sense, only a step apart. Xiao Yuanyang felt that he was not much different from the principal.
Yet, he was now being scolded by someone he considered his equal!
Xiao Yuanyang's expression was unpleasant.
"Student Su Xiaotian, I just received a call..." The principal walked a few steps towards Su Xiaotian and spoke to her kindly.
But as soon as he started speaking, the phone rang again.
The principal had to swallow his words and go to answer the call.
"Why are there so many phone calls today?" the principal muttered as he walked towards his desk.
Huo Sinian looked at the principal, then at Su Xiaotian, and strongly suspected that the previous call was about Su Xiaotian, and it seemed to be in her favor.
The principal didn't know what kind of backing Su Xiaotian had, but Huo Sinian did!
The principal picked up the phone and repeatedly said "yes," his gaze still falling on Su Xiaotian intentionally or unintentionally, his expression becoming increasingly grave.
This call lasted a bit longer than the previous one.
Finally, after the principal said he would pass it on, he hung up the phone.
Afterward, the principal stared at Su Xiaotian with an indescribable expression, as if trying to discern something from this young girl.
"Xiaotian, let's go first. If you want to repeat your studies, I support you!"
Huo Sinian, seemingly understanding something, smiled at Su Xiaotian at the opportune moment and said.
"What school do you want to apply to? I'll apply for a transfer right now!"
These words were clearly directed at the principal, who evidently heard them.
Huo Sinian was someone the principal had painstakingly recruited from the University of Economics and Trade. Hearing that Huo Sinian wanted to leave, he was extremely troubled.
Xiao Yuanyang, however, felt this was an opportunity. If Huo Sinian left, wouldn't his sister-in-law be able to be transferred in?
"If you want to leave, then leave. A school like our Beijing University is one of the best in the country. If you're unwilling to stay, there are thousands upon thousands of people willing to stay here!"
Xiao Yuanyang's words were practically fanning the flames.
Huo Sinian, however, couldn't be bothered to say more to Xiao Yuanyang, merely letting out a soft snort.
Just as the principal was about to speak, the phone rang for the third time.
The principal was beyond speech and could only hastily say to Huo Sinian, "Teacher Huo, don't cause trouble at a time like this. Wait for me to take this call."
Xie Nan stood outside the principal's office with a composed demeanor, watching the principal inside flusteredly answer the phone.
She was genuinely curious about what kind of influence her student possessed to make the principal display such an expression.