Chapter 234: A Real Man
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Qu Xian and Qu Sheng said in unison, “They provoked us first!”
Qu Xian couldn’t hold himself back and started crying. ‘They threw copper coins at us and insisted on forcing us to smile. We weren’t willing, but they refused to let go. That’s why I attacked first. ‘
Qu Lianghua frowned and looked at the little radish-head. He did not expect his two sons to have a deep friendship with these children, but he could not allow them to bully his son.
Qu Lianghua tried to sound calm. ‘Why are you doing this?”
Selling a smile was an extremely bad insult to scholars.
The little children looked at each other without saying a word. They raised their chins and looked unyielding.
Mr. Liu said angrily, “You guys provoked them for no reason and bullied your cla.s.smates, yet you’re unrepentant. Qinghe Academy can’t tolerate students like you who have bad morals.”
When the little children heard this, their calm expressions instantly fell apart. They shouted, “Sir, no!”
If they were expelled from Qinghe Academy, their parents would definitely skin them alive when they returned home.
Moreover, they did not want to leave Qinghe Academy. If they left Qinghe Academy, they would not be able to learn many interesting things, nor would they be able to take the examination and bring glory to their ancestors.
Some children did not cry when they were in pain. But when they heard that they might be expelled, their tears kept falling.
Suddenly, the thin Little Cat stood forward and stared at Qu Lianghua with his black eyes. “I instigated them to do so. I’ll take responsibility for my own actions. If you want to expel us, Sir, just expel me alone.”
The coldness in Little Cat’s eyes was far from what a child his age had.
Not only was he targeting Qu Sheng and Qu Xian, but he was also filled with hostility towards Qu Lianghua.
Qu Lianghua trembled and questioned Little Cat, “You are all cla.s.smates. Why are you doing this?”
Little Cat looked disdainful. “I just learned it from your Qu family.”
Everyone in the academy had been avoiding him. Qu Lianghua still did not know that Madam Qu had tried to throw money at Bai Wutong to buy her house.
Zhao Erwa was very touched that Little Cat was taking the blame alone.
How could a good brother be afraid of death!
He also took a step forward and pleaded with the confused Mr. Liu. “Sir, we’re all trying to seek justice for Madam Bai. Please, don’t expel Little Cat. If you want to expel Little Cat, expel me too!”
Qu Lianghua frowned tightly. He did not know why Little Cat and the others were bullying others and that it even involved Bai Wutong. They even wanted to seek justice for her.
Mr. Liu knew what had happened between Bai Wutong and Madam Qu and suddenly understood. He criticized Little Cat solemnly, “Even so, that’s not an excuse for you to take the lead in bullying your cla.s.smates! Qu Sheng and Qu Xian are completely innocent. You’re being arrogant and taking your anger out on him!”
Little Cat locked his gaze on Qu Sheng and Qu Xian. “1 never said that it was an excuse. I just want to avenge Madam Bai! They’re innocent! But does Madam Bai have to suffer humiliation for nothing? There’s no good person in their family!’
Madam Qu had gone a little overboard, but it did not make sense for Little Cat to make the same judgements about others.
Mr. Liu said in a deep voice, “Ren Yuan! You’re being too extreme! If Madam Bai finds out about your actions, she’ll also be disappointed in you!’
Little Cat was stunned, and his expression instantly darkened.
“Disappointment is better than some people pretending to respect Madam Bai but letting others step over her!”
Bai Wutong was so good to the Cui family. They had also allowed the Qu family to stay and usually sewed them well.
Mr. Liu said angrily, “If everyone thinks like you, what order is there in the world?!”
Little Cat stiffened his neck and said, “The order is set by people, so why can’t I change it? I want to seek justice for Madam Bai! I dare to do what others can’t and don’t dare to do!”
Little Cat puffed out his chest, stubborn as an iron wall.
He was a grateful child, but his method was wrong!
Mr. Liu said angrily, “Do you think you’re doing this for Madam Bai?’
‘You’re making a big mistake!”
“Others will only think that Madam Bai instigated you to bully your cla.s.smates! They would further form judgements about Madam Bai’s character and the rumors will push her off the cliff! Do you still think you’ve won?!”
Ren Yuan was smart, good at studying, and hardworking, but his temperament was unstable. If he was not corrected in time, he would probably be led astray!
If he still did not repent, the Academy would not be able to keep this child.
Little Cat wanted to avenge Bai Wutong and take revenge on the Qu family, but he did not expect such a situation.
He clenched his fists. His chest felt as if a big rock had been smashed into it. He was filled with disgust for his incompetence.
Mr. Liu thought that he had realized his mistake, and his gaze softened.
As long as the student was not unteachable, as a teacher, they could not give up.
Mr. Liu asked, “Do you know your mistake?’
Little Cat looked regretful. “l know my mistake.” Next time, he would definitely not let this happen!
He would definitely consider everything and definitely not implicate Madam
Bai.
“Then hurry up and apologize to Qu Sheng and Qu Xian!”
Little Cat did not want to. Zhao Erwa was afraid that he would be expelled, so he pressed his head down and whispered, “A wise man submits to circ.u.mstances. ‘
Little Cat thought about it and gritted his teeth. “I’m sorry.”
Only by staying in the Academy could he learn skills. He had to become stronger as soon as possible and become someone useful to Madam Bai.
The children covered in bruises and swollen faces also apologized in unison. “I’m sorry!”
Qu Sheng and Qu Xian looked at them in a daze. They did not understand what was going on, but they felt it was as though they were the villain.
Mr. Liu looked at Qu Sheng and Qu Xian again. “It’s not completely wrong for you to counterattack when facing the bullying of your cla.s.smates, but it’s really stupid to counterattack without any chance of winning. ”
“If you call for the teacher loudly, I will definitely stand up for you. Now that you’re injured, you have to bear half the responsibility.”
Mr. Liu said solemnly, “So, I still have to punish you so that you will learn your lesson in the future.”
“Ren Yuan took the lead in deliberately causing trouble, insulting your cla.s.smates, fighting, so your study allowance will be permanently canceled!’ “The rest of you shall sweep the fallen leaves in the front yard with Ren Yuan for the entire semester.’
On the way back to the Cui residence, Qu Sheng asked unhappily, “Father, why are they targeting us to seek justice for Madam Bai? What did we do wrong?”
The two children’s eyes were filled with sorrow. They had clearly done nothing, but they had been humiliated for no reason. They fought back and were injured, yet they were still punished.
The teacher’s tolerance towards Little Cat and the others was like their dissatisfaction with the Qu family’s actions.
Qu Lianghua pulled them into his arms. “You’re all not wrong. It’s all us adults’ fault for implicating you.”
Qu Xian said dejectedly, “No one likes us. We don’t want to study here anymore.”
Qu Lianghua patted their heads. “Escaping won’t solve any problems. The more you suffer, the braver you become. That’s what a real man should be!”
“After receiving the highest study allowance, they will look up to you. The teacher will praise you and you will have like-minded friends to befriend you.”
Qu Sheng and Qu Xian understood, but their spirits were still not lifted. They reluctantly comforted their father. “Okay..”