dognovel Chapter 1239 - 1228: Never Be a Coward
Chapter 1239 - 1228: Never Be a Coward
Someone had already guessed that Gu Xiaotong might delete the post, so they had taken screenshots early. This time they published the post as a bystander, and it has already stirred up quite the controversy. The title this time is even more explicit, directly featuring words like ’A University’s Goddess is malicious’.
Very quickly, this topic climbed to the top of the trending list. Although A University is not the best university in the country, it’s ranked in the top three and is quite prestigious in the public’s eyes. The sudden emergence of such a negative topic is much more sensational than a positive one, and out of curiosity, everyone clicked to see, and what they saw was quite the shock.
By now, online users had already identified that the Xie Zili mentioned in the post is the Eldest Lady of the Xie Group, Xie Lizzi. One after another, they condemned such behavior, declaring that the wealthy cannot act recklessly or disregard the rule of law.
These individuals directly reached out to @Xie Group and the president of A University, hoping they would handle the matter impartially.
The dirty laundry of their school suddenly caught societal attention, and rival schools even came to mock them in person. A University’s students all felt their pride was deeply wounded, and soon the school’s leaders were aware of the situation.
The president called the school leadership to gather in the conference room for a meeting. Sitting at the end, the counselor looked uneasy and anxious, not knowing what was on his mind. His forehead was covered in sweat, and he already had a premonition before coming. Upon hearing about Xie Lizzi, his face turned pale, feeling as though he was done for.
"Zhou Yiquan, are you aware of the recent matters regarding Xie Lizzi?" The president directly inquired.
"President, are you referring to...?" He smiled awkwardly.
"Still playing dumb with me?" The president slammed the table, his expression somber. "What’s the deal with the scholarship? What about the dormitory change? And cheating, performances, competitions, don’t tell me you know nothing about any of them."
Zhou Yiquan was startled and pleaded, "President, I truly don’t know. I also saw that post, but Xie Lizzi’s family is influential; if she wanted to do something behind my back, could I possibly know?"
"So are you denying it? Fine, regardless, so many things happening constitutes negligence on your part. You are temporarily suspended for inspection. If you aren’t colluding with Xie Lizzi, you’ll receive lenient treatment. But if any trace of evidence is found, you know the consequences are severe. Admit it now, and I’ll give you another chance." The president coldly stated.
No wonder he was furious; when students and teachers have issues, netizens won’t search for other reasons; they’ll blame him as the school’s inept president, even implying broader mismanagement. He’s spent a lifetime in education and doesn’t want his reputation tarnished before retiring.
A University certainly can’t have its century-old reputation ruined during his tenure, so he must provide the public with an explanation regarding Xie Lizzi’s case, but first, he needs substantial evidence.
"Tell me honestly, did Xie Lizzi bribe you?" He pressed further, his tone firm.
Zhou Yiquan’s cold sweat trickled down like large drops; he knew that whether he admitted or denied it, the outcome wouldn’t be favorable. After hesitating momentarily, he finally steeled himself.
Since the result was already inevitable, why not take a gamble? The Xie Family’s influence isn’t small; maybe in the end they can clear Xie Lizzi’s name? It’s just an unidentified post; who can prove who’s actually mentioned in it?
"President, I truly don’t know, and Xie Lizzi didn’t bribe me. Why would I do such a thing?" He defended weakly.
"Alright then, go and explain in detail to the two directors and the secretary about the dormitory changes, exam papers, conduct scores, etc." The president looked at him coldly, clearly indicating there wouldn’t be an easy resolution.
Zhou Yiquan’s heart sank; he was indeed finished this time. Offending the president—how could he continue at this school? Xie Lizzi can offer him money, but could she offer a future?
No, with his education, couldn’t he serve as a small supervisor or manager at the Xie Group? That treatment would certainly be better than being an ordinary counselor.
Instantly, Zhou Yiquan felt relieved and followed with a relaxed attitude out of the conference room with the others.
"President, Zhou Yiquan’s attitude isn’t right." Someone said solemnly.
"I know it’s not, thoroughly investigate this matter, and then provide an explanation to society. If the online allegations are true, Xie Lizzi and Zhou Yiquan must be punished, and we should contact the affected students to try to compensate them." The president sighed heavily and then, recalling something, asked the mechanical department head, "Is Ye Qiu a student valued by Old An?"
"Correct." The old head nodded, similarly troubled, "When the conflict arose, Old An was present, and he did mention it to me afterward."
"That incident was indeed outrageous. Lao Du, reach out to Old An and comfort Ye Qiu. I’ve seen her academic performance; assure her that once Xie Lizzi’s case is sorted, the school will compensate her with all her scholarships for the years."
"Yes, I’ll handle it well."
"And the other affected individuals, I hope a thorough investigation is conducted promptly. A University’s distinguished name cannot be tarnished by us, or else how would we face our predecessors?" Zhang spoke heavily with concern.
The audience felt uneasy, knowing how much effort had been put into A University. Yet a single rotten apple spoiled the whole bunch.
It’s still their negligence. Had they regularly checked the university’s affairs and monitored the staff and teachers’ attitudes, things wouldn’t have escalated this way.
However, the incident has occurred, and the key now is providing the public with an explanation, or else they would be hard-pressed to escape blame.
Actually, these matters aren’t difficult to investigate, as the victims aren’t ordinary students; they’re either campus beauties or prominent figures in the department. They previously drew significant attention, so once investigated diligently, some traces would undoubtedly emerge.
Additionally, there’s Gu Xiaotong, a living lead. Did she think deleting the post would make it untraceable? A University’s president promptly found the poster’s IP address. What’s left for her to clam up about?
Gu Xiaotong was never particularly psychologically strong, especially considering she was the instigator. Faced with intense fear and pressure, she quickly confessed, even revealing many more perplexing details than she mentioned in the post and all evidence she had preserved out of spite toward Xie Lizzi.
Now that there was both witness and material evidence, A University directly expelled Xie Lizzi’s academic and party status, suing her for violating regulations, harming the reputation and rights of A University’s students, and defaming A University.