Chapter 55 of 100

Chapter 55

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"Xiaohai Ai, please explain."

At noon, Xiaohai Ai was called to the office. Goodness, the scene was quite grand. The vice-principal Hong Qihai, the department head Kong Youzhong, the counselor Gao Mingyi, and the Youth League branch secretary were all there. And there was also the Youth League cadre Yang Zewei.

What for? Welcoming a freshman doesn't need to be so grand, does it?

At first, Xiaohai Ai muttered to himself with wild thoughts. However, when Gao Mingyi placed several photos in front of him, Xiaohai Ai quickly understood what had happened.

Photos of him fighting with those three hooligans!

It was a trap, no wonder they only sent three people.

"The photos are quite clear, I've always wanted to buy a DSLR." This was the first thing Xiaohai Ai blurted out.

Everyone was stunned. What kind of student is this? A fight, a freshman getting into a brawl, this was extremely rare in the history of Xinan University, tarnishing the reputation of this prestigious and historic university.

What was even more outrageous was the freshman's attitude towards the matter, completely indifferent.

Gao Mingyi's eyes bulged: "Xiaohai Ai, what is your attitude? Haven't you realized the severity of the situation? Three people were injured by you, and they are now preparing to sue the university!"

"Three people couldn't beat me, and they have the nerve to sue?" Xiaohai Ai said nonchalantly.

"You...!" Gao Mingyi was almost ready to explode with anger.

He and Yang Zewei were both under Deng Chenglong's command. When Deng Chenglong gave an order, how could he not follow it? He originally wanted to use this opportunity to help Deng Chenglong vent his anger and give Xiaohai Ai a punishment, but he never expected Xiaohai Ai to not care at all.

"Expulsion, such an incident is a disgrace to Xinan University!" Department head Kong Youzhong's veins bulged.

"Xiaohai Ai, I hope to hear your explanation." Vice-principal Hong Qihai, with a good attitude, interrupted the furious Kong Youzhong: "When encountering problems, it's not about mutual anger, but about understanding the truth, so we can find a solution."

Xiaohai Ai was the kind of person who wasn't afraid of anything when faced with a tough stance. Jokingly, even lions and tigers had to call him king; would he be scared by such a small setup? But when someone treated him gently, he couldn't handle it.

After thinking for a moment, there was nothing to hide, so he recounted the entire incident.

Hong Qihai felt in his heart that Xiaohai Ai was telling the truth. He had visited the hospital and seen the three people, who were not seriously injured but looked like hooligans. Now that Xiaohai Ai had explained, his sympathy clearly leaned towards his student.

The problem was that both sides had different stories, and the situation was not in Xiaohai Ai's favor. Who knew how Yang Zewei got those photos? According to Yang Zewei, they were taken by a "just and righteous" classmate who happened to be passing by.

The photos were too clear. Could that "just and righteous" classmate always carry a DSLR with them?

"Nonsense." Kong Youzhong was relentless: "Three people all accused you of starting the fight, and there are photos as evidence. Are you still going to deny it?"

What did you eat this morning to be so angry? Xiaohai Ai sneered, not bothering to respond.

"Let's do this, Xiaohai Ai, you step out for a moment." Hong Qihai thought for a moment and temporarily asked Xiaohai Ai to leave, otherwise, the conflict would only escalate with him there.

As soon as Xiaohai Ai left, Kong Youzhong quickly stated that such a student should be expelled, with no other option, otherwise, it would greatly damage Xinan University's reputation.

Hong Qihai completely disagreed. In his view, the truth had not been thoroughly investigated, and rashly expelling a student would seriously affect their future.

"Treating and saving people, treating and saving people, we always say this. When someone is sick, we should treat them, not simply and brutally deal with them." Hong Qihai said sincerely: "Old Kong, why were those three people at the school gate so early in the morning? Why did Xiaohai Ai get into a conflict with them? We haven't investigated these things. Punishing and expelling is easy, but is it responsible to Xiaohai Ai? Moreover, there were many students at the school gate. I think we should carefully ask the students who witnessed the incident, not just rely on the parties involved to make a conclusion."

Kong Youzhong was unconvinced, insisting on his view that such students should be expelled to maintain the school's reputation.

Gao Mingyi and Yang Zewei, listening on the side, couldn't interject.

Just as the two were arguing, the phone on the desk rang. Kong Youzhong answered: "Okay, please bring them to the office, both Vice-principal Hong and I are here."

As soon as he hung up, he said impatiently: "See, see, what did I say? Now the police are here to find Xiaohai Ai. From the criminal investigation team of Helke City... Hmm?"

At this point, Kong Youzhong also sensed something was off. It was just a fight, why would the criminal investigation team be involved? And this was a Xinan City matter, what did it have to do with Helke City?

Soon, the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau in charge of publicity, Yao, along with two police officers from another city, appeared in the office. One was Captain Du Songwei of the Helke City Criminal Investigation Team, and the other was Director Zhou of the office.

"Thank you, Xinan University, for cultivating such an excellent student." Director Zhou said straightforwardly upon meeting: "Where is Xiaohai Ai? Is he not here?"

"Ah, he's here, go get Xiaohai Ai." Hong Qihai was puzzled, what was wrong with Xiaohai Ai?

Their expressions did not escape Director Zhou: "Captain Du, please explain the situation to the teachers."

Du Songwei quickly explained how Xiaohai Ai was mistakenly identified as a suspect and how he helped the police catch the robbers. He then said: "The workers' wages were fully recovered. Without Xiaohai, the case would not have been solved so smoothly. This time, we represent the Helke City Public Security Bureau, the Huyan Naxi Public Security Bureau, and all the workers to express our gratitude to Xiaohai Ai. By the way, his bravery award has been approved, and we are bringing it to him this time."

Everyone in the office was stunned. Xiaohai Ai had actually gone to Helke and Huyan Naxi? And he had become a hero who caught the robbers?

Just as they were at a loss, Xiaohai Ai walked in and, upon seeing Du Songwei, immediately smiled: "Captain Du, why are you here? Am I a suspect again?"

"Xiaohai Ai!" Du Songwei laughed and shook his hand: "I'm here to scold you. You were too careless. After catching the robbers, we were busy, and you slipped away. Luckily, Old Zhao knew you were from Xinan University, or it would have been hard to find you."

"Xiaohai Ai, I represent all the workers to thank you." Director Zhou also warmly shook Xiaohai Ai's hand: "Also, I apologize to you. We were very busy recently, so it took us until now to come and express our gratitude in person, making you an unsung hero for so long."

This made Xiaohai Ai a bit embarrassed...

Deputy Director Yao was also excited: "Xiaohai, Director Zhou and Captain Du came to the bureau, and I thought something big had happened. But it turns out Xinan has produced a heroic youth. Good, good. Vice-principal Hong, this is also a glory for your school!"

Hong Qihai nodded repeatedly, but Kong Youzhong and the others looked awkward.

The turn of events was too dramatic. In a blink, Xiaohai Ai had become a hero?

Director Zhou and Captain Du not only came to thank him but also brought their "gifts," a banner from all the workers with the words "Brave and Righteous Youth," and an 8,000 yuan bravery award from Helke City.

"Banner, I've never received a banner before." Xiaohai Ai laughed and took the banner: "I don't want the money. Director Zhou, you can donate it to a school in Helke City that needs help."

This caused a wave of praise, especially from Deputy Director Yao. As the head of publicity, the emergence of such an excellent youth in Xinan was a great honor.

After some hesitation, Director Zhou accepted the donation from Xiaohai Ai.

Xiaohai Ai looked back: "Is Officer Zhao not here?"

He wasn't really concerned about Officer Zhao; he was thinking about the beautiful policewoman, Yin Yunuo.

"Officer Zhao is very busy and couldn't make it." Du Songwei, with years of experience in criminal investigation, couldn't be fooled by Xiaohai Ai's thoughts. He smiled and said with a hint of meaning: "Xiaohai, I have something to tell you. Little Yin, like you, has donated the 5,000 yuan to a poor family."

Uh... Xiaohai Ai's face turned red when his little schemes were exposed.

But Yin Yunuo was really a good person. It was a pity that he didn't know if he would have the chance to see her again. She still owed him a late-night snack, or was it the other way around?

"Vice-principal Hong." The head of the school's publicity department came in and whispered something in Hong Qihai's ear. Hong Qihai's expression changed, and he looked at Xiaohai Ai with doubt: "Xinan News Channel? They want to interview Xiaohai Ai? Xiaohai Ai, what did you do?"

This piqued everyone's curiosity. The TV station wanted to interview Xiaohai Ai?

"Deputy Director Yao, does your TV station already know about Xiaohai's deeds?" Director Zhou immediately thought along these lines.

"No." Deputy Director Yao was puzzled: "I brought you here as soon as you arrived. We haven't notified the TV station yet."

Xiaohai Ai quickly understood what was happening. Well, it looks like all his actions would be "exposed" today. First, catching the robbers, and then... the TV station was probably here for the incident where he saved Jiajia.

This was good, at least it would help him get out of his current predicament.

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