Love? The Reborn Me Just Wants to Obtain Rewards-Chapter 33 - The Fair and Kind Su Huai

Chapter 33: Chapter 33 The Fair and Kind Su Huai

Actually, when it comes down to it, Gao Yang’s chastisement of Chu Changkuo and Zhang Yaowen’s chastisement of Su Huai had the same purpose and method.

“I criticize you because the situation demands it.”

At the same time as the criticism, I also gave you a chance to explain yourself.

As long as you had a good attitude, actively admitted your mistakes, and smoothed things over, we could have closed the doors and discussed the matter slowly afterwards.

Gao Yang and Chu Changkuo were from the same clan, like grasshoppers on the same rope; didn’t he want to protect Chu Changkuo?

He sure did.

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Unfortunately, Mr. Chu, for the sake of saving face, stubbornly stiffened his neck and directly shattered Gao Yang’s last hope.

Now look at Su Huai, how did he handle an “unfair” scolding?

He started with “I did advise,” distancing himself from the blame.

Next, he pointed out that “we’re from different majors,” allocating the responsibility to individuals, downplaying the severity of the situation, and establishing it was not a collective action.

After that, he singled out Chu Changkuo for army training, helping Xia Yu and Xi Ziliu reduce their culpability.

In the end, he obediently admitted his wrongdoings, agreeing to write a self-criticism without any backtalk.

Zhang Yaowen had both face and substance, and although his expression was still stern, his heart was extremely satisfied.

Little Su, you are a good kid who can take responsibility…

If it weren’t for Su Huai, then Zhang Yaowen, as the leader teacher of the School of Management, would definitely have no excuse today and would have had to admit poor management in front of the military training officers.

The issue wasn’t a big deal; the key was the embarrassment and frustration!

But now, look at us?

Although our School of Management produced a stubborn student like Chu Changkuo who refused to be disciplined and disrespected the teacher, there was also a good student like Su Huai who respected teachers and followed the rules, right?

All right, the general issue aside, let’s focus on individuals; anyway, our Information System’s student quality is very high.

This fact, you must acknowledge.

Zhang Yaowen, having tentatively salvaged much of the situation, no longer kept a stern face and turned to seek the opinion of the school’s academic affairs leader.

“Director Liao, it’s our School of Management that hasn’t managed the students well, falling short of the school’s expectations… Please decide, what would be a suitable punishment?”

“Hey, don’t generalize personal behaviors so hastily!”

Director Liao of the academic affairs waved his hand, totally disagreeing with Zhang Yaowen’s conclusion.

Right, the stage was set so beautifully, why wouldn’t he keep performing?

“Although the incident today was deplorable, it was only a management problem in an individual class. We should address the facts and not overturn everything with one stick…”

In an instant, Gao Yang’s face turned from white to ashen.

Damn it, this burden is too heavy; I’m too frail to carry it!

But the problem was, he had no choice but to carry it, who told him to run into a big baby like Chu Changkuo?

And Director Liao continued leisurely:

“…As I see it, the freshmen from your Information Systems department have quite decent quality! Facing inappropriate behavior from classmates, they courageously gave advice; even if the advice was not heeded, they didn’t escalate the conflict but stayed neutral and self-guarded, very good, very mature.”

We can now basically define this as an isolated incident where individual students could not control their emotions effectively and disregarded the school’s regulations.

We cannot ignore the hidden risks and the negligence in our work that hasn’t been adequately addressed, but there’s no need to unnecessarily amplify the situation.

As for the punishment…

Considering the two students are only accessories to the fact, just issue them a warning.

As for the young master of your faculty… he’ll be the subject of a school-wide public reprimand tomorrow, as a warning to others!”

What?!

Xia Yu and Sao Ji were completely dumbstruck; they didn’t quite understand all the earlier talk, but they did understand they were getting a warning.

The two of them were immediately full of grievance, looking as if they were about to cry.

Fellow students, who could have guessed?

Just for having a couple of beers with a roommate, and now on the very first day of school, you get hit with a warning?!

The two of them glared at Chu Changkuo resentfully.

Is this what you call taking the heat for us?

A bolt of lightning was indeed aimed at you, but it also took us down as collateral damage, right?

Little did they know, Chu Changkuo was even more baffled than them.

What the hell? Why am I being publicly reprimanded?!

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A small matter, and you’re blowing it way out of proportion?!

Chu Changkuo was angry and anxious, but what he couldn’t stand most was…

How come my Uncle Zhang is so familiar with Su Huai, and then completely ignores me?!

This differential treatment made his face, still burning with the brags he had made, sting fiercely, as he felt even Xia Yu and Sao Ji’s looks carried mockery and doubt.

For someone as face-conscious as Mr. Chu, there was nothing more humiliating than this.

Distress, grievance, pity, anger… a mixture of emotions.

Mr. Chu had not updated his information, so he had no idea that his Uncle Zhang was no longer the deputy director of the Public Administration Department. He was now Su Huai’s direct superior.

Even setting personal feelings aside, judging solely by their performances at the scene, no one would bother with him.

Just look at Gao Yang, what a mess he’s been turned into!

Moreover, Zhang Yaowen and his family were just neighbors in the strictest sense, and their true friendship was questionable.

It’s all well and good to exchange pleasantries when you haven’t caused any trouble for someone, but trying to trade on that when you have is wishful thinking, isn’t it?

A respected department head must maintain decorum in front of others, not take advantage of slight connections to force familiarity.

If you really have connections, you keep them to yourself!

Look at Su Huai, did he ever even call him “teacher” throughout the whole ordeal?

All the adults present could see the issue with Chu Changkuo, but Chu Changkuo himself was not convinced.

He knew he had caused the trouble, yet the same old refrain applied: face mattered more than anything.

Anyway, the worst outcome would be just that, a report. The men of the Imperial Capital must not lose their spirit.

So he brazenly declared, “Uncle Zhang, I brought the alcohol, and I was the one who urged them to drink. If there’s going to be a punishment, punish me alone! Let whoever caused the issue bear it, don’t drag my classmates into it!”

From this statement, Mr. Chu was simply reckless and inexperienced, but not foolish.

At the very least, he realized he couldn’t let Xi Ziliu and Xia Yu suffer with him.

Too bad, he had offended Gou Huai—a half-black, half-yellow rotten seed, a seasoned slicker.

You want to play the good guy, act like a big brother, and gather followers with a pretense of righteousness without asking me?

Su Huai raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled gently.

Conveniently, because Director Zhang was standing beside Su Huai, when Chu Changkuo faced Director Zhang trying to show off his manliness, Su Huai was right in front, less than 3 meters away.

Chu Changkuo could clearly see Su Huai’s expression.

At first glance, it appeared to be a simple, casual smile, barely curling the corner of his mouth.

But for some reason, Mr. Chu suddenly felt a pang of dread, as an ominous premonition surged in his heart.

The next second, the premonition came true.

In fact, Su Huai didn’t do much—just spoke in place of Director Zhang, who was inconvenient to speak.

“Chu, stop being stubborn, and obey the school leader’s arrangements! If you made a mistake, then you made a mistake, just be more careful next time. If you keep making a fuss, and if it draws the leaders of the Music and Literature Departments here, what will happen to Xi and Xia?”

Huh?

What do you mean by that?!

Before Chu Changkuo could react, Xi Ziliu and Xia Yu shuddered, immediately realizing the gravity of the situation.

Damn!

If this blows up and involves the department leaders in the problem, and if the department decides to upgrade my warning to a full course… How fricking bitter would that be?!

Forget it, we’ll comply. Chu Changkuo, just stop your magic tricks!

The two exchanged glances, silently making up their minds. Sao Ji, fearing further mishaps, quickly raised his hand to signal, “Teacher, we will accept the punishment!”

Chu Changkuo was instantly furious.

Your king was about to fight to the death, and you traitors surrendered so soon?!

All my efforts in vain!

Of course, the person he hated even more was Su Huai.

Where do you come into this, damn it?!

However, before he could argue or resist any further, two student council members squeezed in from outside.

One grabbed a pen and paper while the other, with a stern face, came forward to ask Xi, Xia, and Chu for their names and departments.

Xi and Sao Ji both capitulated meekly, leaving Chu Changkuo with no choice but to grimly accept the punishment.

The toughness he exhibited when stating his name might have been his final show of strength.

“Public Administration 16 Class 1, Chu Changkuo. ‘Chu’ as in the Chu of Chu and Han, ‘Chang’ as in the vastness of the Spring Water, ‘Kuo’ as in the length of the evening clouds!”

Not to mention, this little ditty he’s recited is quite fitting for the occasion…

Su Huai watched the scene with a heavy expression, shook his head silently, and sighed.

Alas, why must it come to this!

The instructor, who had been quiet all this time, suddenly patted his shoulder, offering comfort and encouragement, “It’s not your fault, you’re doing the right thing.

By the way, I’m your instructor from the School of Management, my name is Wang Zhongheng. I hope that, in the coming time, you can continue as you did today: stand by your principles, be compassionate and fair, and help me manage the team well.”

Su Huai solemnly nodded, “Don’t worry, instructor, I’ll do my best!”

Chu Changkuo, hearing the conversation, instantly clenched his fists, eyes darkening, his head spinning with dizziness.

Are you blind?!

How can you see that Gou Dongxi as compassionate and fair?!

He was practically slapping me in the face by pulling my hair!

It wasn’t really that severe. Strictly speaking, Huai had only swung the shovel twice: once to dig a hole, once to fill it, and with ease, he had buried the young master.

There was no helping it—Su Huai among his peers was simply a bit… advanced.