Chapter 82 - Shi Ai 2.0

"THWACK."

The sound echoed in the otherwise silent room as Ms. Rui's hand descended to slap Shi Ai.But the sound was not that of a slap rather it was how her hand was met with Shi Ai's who had used the secretary's own momentum to push her away and step back herself, causing the secretary to lose her balance.

Seeing this scene,Zhang Min subtly pinched himself to confirm that he had not fallen asleep and was in fact not dreaming..Did his words have so much power that Shi Ai had turned so ferocious overnight? Or had some aliens kidnapped the original Shi Ai?

The secretary's hand had turned a bright red from the impact and was throbbing greatly and she frowned heavily at Shi Ai while supporting her hand with the other one, "How dare you attack a school staff like that? I will have you arrested for assault!"

Just then the door to the Principal's room opened and a short man with a bald head stood in the doorway frowning at the scene.In a sour voice he asked,"What is all this ruckus about?Ms Rui,who are these people and why are they creating a scene here?" The secretary sent a sneering look at Shi Ai and explained,"Sir.This is the student that was suspended this morning.She has been making a fuss here and when I tried to suggest that she leave,she threatened and attacked me viciously." The secretary then trembled pitifully and soon there were tears in her eyes.The Principal was angry at this and consoled his secretary while scolding,"Ms Shi! You have already been suspended and are under review to be expelled! Still instead of thinking over your mistakes and repenting,you dare to do this!How insolent!Let me warn you,I have already revoked your scholarship and will offer it to another more deserving student!So you better be prepared to earn your way or go to a lower class school because out school does not tolerate this behavior!"

Zhang Min never had much interaction with the Principal apart from having heard some speeches but seeing him talk now,he decided that the principal was a wuss.Once again Zhang Min prepared to be the big brother and tell them that his father would pay for her but the new Shi Ai  2.0 beat him to it.In an ironic voice she continued, "I had no idea that Principal Jung was changing his name to Madam Long."

The principal frowned fiercely at Shi Ai and even Zhang Min looked confused. "Have you lost your mind, girl?What nonsense are you spouting about changing names?"

The crying secretary had also stopped to observe if this girl had somehow lost her senses.Maybe they should call the people from a mental asylum instead of the investigative committee..But Shi Ai just explained,"Principal Jung,my scholarship is not something that you can make a decision on. You see my scholarship is offered by Lance Inc.,a company independent of the school and the trust that handles this scholarship is managed by Madam Alicia Long.So until and unless you are Madam Long, you cannot decide on my scholarship. Now let me address you on the matter of my suspension. If I am not provided with proper evidence of my so called law breaking and immoral activities then I will take issue with the school and not sit quietly."

The principal had not expected Shi Ai to threaten the school. Actually they had no proof whatsoever about Shi Ai's activities.But she had seemingly offended a couple of the higher ups and naturally they wanted her gone.Considering the fact that she was an orphan,the principal had assumed that it would be simple enough to get rid of the girl. But he was an experienced man and knew when a person was bluffing.So,he decided to call her bluff."Girl Shi.You can do and protest as you wish but let me tell you the school is not bound to give you any explanations. And the scholarship that you are being so proud of, I have already informed the representative of Lance Inc. and they are going to send someone to revoke the scholarship. Now I suggest you leave the school premises or we will call the police and charge you with forceful entry and assault. We have no space for riff raff like you here."

Before Shi Ai could reply, a sage voice sounded,"Well said,Principal Jung. People like her need to be shown their place.Getting into elite schools and then trying to work their way into rich kid's beds..Preposterous..Girls like her create a bad name for the entire female race. Do you think that by seducing Dr Zhang,you can hold your place here?He is a respectable man so this school has given you a chance and to give him face, we are organising the investigative committee or else you would have been expelled and thrown out already.!"

The Principal's tone had changed completely when he next spoke, "Lord Cheng!How are you doing and how is master Qiu Cheng?Has he recovered from his ordeal.Poor child,he went to a normal social gathering and got entangled with such people..."

The momentarily confused Zhang Min and Shi Ai now recognized the older man as Cheng Qiu's father,the main person behind the entire execution of the plot to drug girls.

Shi Ai had been quiet as the man had verbally attacked her and had even stopped Zhang Min when the 'Lord' had dragged his father into it. But now she knew why all this was happening..it seemed she had offended the powerful lord.

Lord Cheng paused in his step as the principal asked after Cheng Qiu.He knew his son was the one at fault as he had done similar things in the past as well but he was the light of his life and only heir so Lord Cheng had no option but to protect him.However this time,his son had gone missing for five days and when he returned,the first thing he did was pack his bags and cry to leave the city.Lord Cheng had never let his son suffer so when he saw how miserable his son was,he had relented.But inside Lord Cheng had raged and if this girl's friend Yao Yao had not called him and told about this Shi Ai's nefarious plan to catch his son,then Cheng Qiu his child would have been here with his father!

Since Shi Ai was the reason that Cheng Qiu ran from this country and away from him,he was going to force this girl to leave as well!

Lord Cheng frowned at the Principal and answered,"Yes,he is doing better now.He is recovering slowly.But I promise that those who are responsible for this will be made to pay."Lord Cheng turned to stare directly at Shi Ai as he said this.

The two old men were about to proceed towards the Principal's office when Zhang Min could not keep quiet anymore,bursting out,"Of course it was an ordeal for poor baby Cheng Qiu.Shi Ai should have quietly laid down and let him and his friends ra** her!How dare the police or someone else intervene!Lord Cheng,it is because of fathers like you,that the entire fatherhood is looked down upon!You should be grateful that Shi Ai did not die and they got off lightly. But instead of being grateful, the esteemed Principal sir and you decide to torture the victim herself.Well let me tell you, you can do all you want but until and unless you are able to prove Shi Ai's guilt,we are not moving from here!"

Now that Zhang Min knew this was a conspiracy he was adamant that he would not allow anyone to bully Shi Ai.

The Principal was fed up of all the arguing and threatened,"Look Zhang Min,you are a bright boy with a shiny future so don't entangle yourself with all this and go back to your classes and friends.The school is not answerable to you.And who do you think you even are to ask questions!Ms Rui!Call the security guards and have these people thrown out!"

Principal Jung and Lord Cheng waited for the security to arrive but before Ms Rui could make the call a cool voice drawled,"What a wonderful way of teaching this school has. Principal Jung is this how everything is taught in your school?If a student asks a question,are you not supposed to answer but must throw them out? How interesting. But as it happens I would also like  answers to these questions. And before you decide to use the same approach of calling security guards on me,I would advise you not to, because neither of you can afford to offend me."