The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 721 - 609: Testify, Escape_1

Chapter 721: Chapter 609: Testify, Escape_1

Just then, Cui Ying walked over and whispered, "Tiantian, Teacher Chen is calling you."

Cui Ying glanced at Huang Jingli. Ah, that Lin Xiaoru is like a lingering ghost!

Before this, Teacher Chen had spoken with Huashan, and Cui Ying had learned about the situation. Now it was He Tiantian’s turn.

Teacher Chen really liked Huang Jingli, this diligent student and capable class cadre. She had often helped him with work, and naturally, he didn’t want her to get into trouble over issues of conduct.

"Okay, I’ll go right now," He Tiantian said softly. "Jingli sister, don’t worry, you have me and Cui Ying to vouch for you. After all, you have a child. If anything were to happen to the child, that would truly be a serious matter! Those clowns will not end well. They cannot hurt your child because of that vile woman."

"I know," Huang Jingli nodded, clenching her fists. He Tiantian was right, she was not alone anymore; there was a child in her belly and family at home.

He Tiantian arrived at the door and knocked.

"Come in," Teacher Chen’s voice came from inside.

He Tiantian entered and closed the door behind her, politely saying, "Teacher Chen, you called me over, what’s the matter?"

"Look at this denunciation letter," Teacher Chen said quietly, then pushed the two sheets of paper on the table toward He Tiantian.

He Tiantian took them and feigned ignorance, frowning as she said, "Teacher Chen, this is defamation! Huang Jingli and I went to Qijia Village together, lived together for several years, and she has not done what’s written in this letter."

"Cui Ying performed well in Qijia Village, but she arrived later and doesn’t know about the past. That’s why I called you to understand the situation," Teacher Chen said. "Since you’re saying this, of course I trust my student."

That’s good; she hadn’t let him down.

Hearing Teacher Chen say this, He Tiantian also sighed in relief and said, "Teacher Chen, I actually have a guess who wrote this letter."

"Oh?" Teacher Chen looked up. "Is there some hidden story?"

"There is a hidden story," He Tiantian said. "A few days ago, I saw Sister Jingli looking pale and, upon inquiring, found out that it was because of a female educated youth who had gone with us to Qijia Village and was admitted to the Finance and Economics University in Nan City. This person is Lin Xiaoru. Back in Qijia Village, she often threatened Huang Jingli with her family background, forcing Huang Jingli to wash her clothes, cook for her, and do chores. Later, Lin Xiaoru, who was good at singing and dancing, joined the county’s propaganda team. After she left Qijia Village, Huang Jingli finally had a peaceful life. The youth in the settlement loved to study, and Huang Jingli studied with them, so when the news came that we could take the college entrance examination, we were able to review in the shortest time and get into college. Lin Xiaoru, having heard about the college entrance exam, shamelessly returned to the village, but because she had been playing and not reviewing properly, she failed to get admitted, unlike us. She was jealous of us, but she didn’t dare to provoke me because she had provoked me in Qijia Village and I taught her a lesson. So, she bullied Huang Jingli instead."

"This girl has gone too far," Teacher Chen said. "But how can you be sure that Lin Xiaoru wrote it?"

He Tiantian, with a look of disgust, said, "Some time ago, Lin Xiaoru approached Huang Jingli for money. With Lin Xiaoru’s temper, back in the countryside she directly took a share of Huang Jingli’s subsidies and food. Her so-called borrowing was basically demanding money. Huang Jingli refused, and Lin Xiaoru threatened her. And just a few days later, you receive such a letter, isn’t this too much of a coincidence?"

"Ah, really," Teacher Chen said with a bitter smile. "Alright, now I understand the situation. Tell Huang Jingli to rest assured, the school won’t deny her hard work and achievements because of these unfounded denunciation letters."

Seeing Teacher Chen say this made He Tiantian feel at ease.

"Thank you, Teacher Chen," He Tiantian said. "It wasn’t easy for Huang Jingli to get into university, especially now that she’s pregnant. If we don’t support her, it would be letting the petty people succeed."

"Yes, there’s no use getting upset over such scheming individuals. When you have time, try to comfort Huang Jingli," Teacher Chen nodded. He too had been reported before, had suffered a lot, and endured much bitterness and frustration.

Things were different now. One couldn’t allow a baseless denunciation letter to ruin a student with a bright future.

After He Tiantian returned, she told Huang Jingli about Teacher Chen’s attitude.

"Thank you, Tiantian, Cui Ying," Huang Jingli said gratefully, "Let’s go to my place for lunch. My father-in-law sent over a lot of stuff yesterday, we can treat everyone to a good meal."

"Sure, we won’t be polite then," He Tiantian smiled. Now, the Wu Family was living comfortably, with an income of one to two thousand a month, so having occasional meals at Huang Jingli’s house wouldn’t bankrupt her.

Cui Ying smiled and said, "The food in the cafeteria isn’t tasty, it would be great to go to Huang Jingli’s house to satisfy our cravings. Oh, can I bring Huashan along?"

"Of course, you can, let’s go together," Huang Jingli smiled, thankful to have these friends by her side.

Without them, not only would she have no one to vouch for her with the teachers, but she would also be unable to explain herself to her father-in-law, mother-in-law, and husband.

Her peaceful life was nearly shattered again by Lin Xiaoru.

Huang Jingli detested Lin Xiaoru from the bottom of her heart.

At noon, after classes, Huashan and Wu Youliang bumped into each other at the doorway of the Chinese Literature department.

Huang Jingli came out with He Tiantian and Cui Ying just in time to invite them to come along to her home for lunch.

Huashan was naturally happy to go to Wu Youliang’s house for a meal, avoiding the plain boiled vegetables of the cafeteria.

Just as they left the school’s main gate, they ran into Lin Xiaoru.

Seeing Huang Jingli and her group, Lin Xiaoru’s gaze flickered, especially when she saw He Tiantian; she stepped back and turned to leave.

Lin Xiaoru felt a measure of fear towards He Tiantian. In Qijia Village, she had clashed with Tiantian several times and never came out on top. Now in Nan City, Tiantian’s in-laws were said to be quite influential. If she acted rashly, she might suffer Tiantian’s revenge.

Lucky you, Huang Jingli!

Just wait and see!

With that pathetic look, still dreaming of escaping my control, Lin Xiaoru? Laughable!

In Lin Xiaoru’s heart, Huang Jingli was still that spineless creature from Qijia Village, who she could threaten and manipulate at her whim.

However, she failed to realize that times had changed, as had people.

Now Huang Jingli had the support of good friends, the understanding of her teachers, and the love of her husband and in-laws. She was no longer a pitiable person who could be bullied by someone with malicious intentions like her.

Seeing Lin Xiaoru leave, Cui Ying curiously asked, "Shouldn’t Lin Xiaoru have come over to mock and insult us, talking nonsense with arrogance?"

"Heh, with so many of us here, who know her true colors, it would be strange if she had the face to come over," scoffed He Tiantian, unapologetically disdainful.

He Tiantian felt nothing but contempt for someone like Lin Xiaoru.

Perfectly capable, yet she preferred devious methods, bringing harm to others.