I’d Like to Introduce My Wife

Chapter 18: Unreasonable

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“According to my investigation, it was your daughter who did something bad to Shen Jing first,” Principal Liu said. “If there is to be punishment, both individuals should be punished. However, as the instigator, your daughter will receive a more severe punishment.”

Zhang Lili’s mother objected, “I understand my daughter’s character. She is kind-hearted and helpful. How could she bully her classmates? Principal Liu, you cannot deliberately slander my daughter because you’re biased towards Shen Jing.”

“In that case, as a mother, you don’t seem to know your daughter well enough,” Principal Liu looked at Zhang Lili with a tone that was not heavy but carried authority. “Zhang Lili, tell us the truth about what happened. Considering that you’re still young and insensible, I can be lenient.”

“I…” Zhang Lili’s face turned pale. She hadn’t expected Shen Jing to be acquainted with Principal Liu.

“Lili, don’t be afraid. Mom will help you seek justice,” Zhang Lili’s mother tried to comfort her as she noticed her daughter’s nervousness.

“Mom, maybe… maybe we should just drop it,” Zhang Lili bit her lip hesitantly. Zhang Lili’s mother thought she was afraid of Principal Liu and chose to remain silent, which made her even angrier. She became more determined to fight for justice for her daughter. “Forget it! How can we just drop it? Lili, your mother is here! Even if he is the principal, he cannot falsely accuse you of something you didn’t do. Principal Liu, everyone says you are fair and strict, the best principal in Jingcheng. But you have disappointed us this time by ignoring the facts and favoring someone else! Fine, since you insist that my daughter bullied Shen Jing first, then present the evidence. Otherwise, I won’t let this matter rest!”

“Zhang Lili, I have given you a chance,” Principal Liu’s gaze swept over Zhang Lili. With just one look, Zhang Lili’s heart skipped a beat. “Principal Liu, I…”

Principal Liu waited for a few seconds, seeing that Zhang Lili hesitated and refused to confess. He raised his hand, and his secretary, who understood the situation, approached, switched on the computer, and took out a USB drive. Zhang Lili’s mother thought they were playing tricks, and she coldly sneered. Her daughter hadn’t done anything, so she wouldn’t allow them to falsely accuse her. She wanted to see what kind of evidence they could come up with! She pushed Zhang Lili aside and walked angrily to the computer, looking down to see a video playing, and the person in the video was Zhang Lili.

Zhang Lili’s face turned pale. “Mom, don’t watch…”

Unfortunately, it was too late.

Although the surveillance footage was blurry, it was still possible to see Zhang Lili arriving at the school early in the morning, placing flour and a bucket of water outside the classroom door with a malicious and vicious expression. Then, the footage switched to Shen Jing entering the classroom. Zhang Lili hurled insults at her with malice and even tried to physically attack her. Subsequently, Shen Jing, with an expressionless face, retaliated by kicking her to the ground and smashing a desk onto her. Everything showed that Zhang Lili had instigated the conflict, and Shen Jing had responded defensively.

Zhang Lili’s mother watched the video, her expression becoming extremely unpleasant. She glared fiercely at Zhang Lili, who shrank her neck and didn’t dare to speak. She didn’t expect Principal Liu to present the surveillance footage! Weren’t the school’s cameras just for show and not functional?

After watching the footage, Shen Jing subconsciously touched her pocket. Well, Uncle Liu had already presented the surveillance, so the evidence she had prepared earlier was useless.

“Now that everything is clear, right?” Principal Liu glanced at them. Zhang Lili’s mother shielded Zhang Lili behind her. “So what? Even if my daughter bullied Shen Jing, it’s possible that Shen Jing did something first. Otherwise, why would my daughter bully her?”

This statement was simply unreasonable!

“Mrs. Zhang, this is a school, not a place for you to throw tantrums at will,” Principal Liu’s tone became serious. “I will handle Zhang Lili according to the school’s regulations, and if the situation is serious, she may be expelled from the school.”

Now, Zhang Lili’s mother panicked, and Zhang Lili grew anxious. “Mom…” She couldn’t be expelled. She regretted provoking Shen Jing. Who knew that Shen Jing would be acquainted with Principal Liu? Since Shen Jing had such a powerful backer, why did she allow them to bully her before?

Zhang Lili’s mother gritted her teeth and stubbornly said, “Principal Liu, don’t scare me. How did it escalate to the point of expulsion? It was just a small conflict between two children. Is it necessary to go as far as expulsion? If Shen Jing didn’t do anything, my Lili wouldn’t have bullied her. In the end, both parties were at fault.”

Principal Liu’s temples were throbbing. He couldn’t bear to listen to Zhang Lili’s mother’s unreasonable words any longer. He raised his voice, “Mrs. Zhang!”