It’s surprising that Director Gao, with so many years of management experience, can’t understand this a strict attitude towards subordinates is a way of commanding respect, not because of other reasons.
Logically, the principal should maintain a neutral stance on such matters, neither advocating nor opposing. Otherwise, how could he explain it to the Xiao Family? Now that a meeting has been arranged, could someone have tattled? Lin Tian couldn’t fathom the reason, nor did he expect Director Gao to reveal anything. He believed in facing whatever came his way, no matter what.
Once again in the principal’s office, Director Gao knocked and then left. Lin Tian and Xiao Manxuan entered the office, where Principal Yan was still sitting behind his desk, reviewing documents.
"Mr. Lin, Mr. Xiao, you’re here. Don’t be formal; please, take a seat," Principal Yan greeted them warmly, but then he realized he was being superfluous.
Both of them were not simple characters, one the daughter of the Xiao Family, the other young but with patience so extraordinary it was almost terrifying.
During their last talk, Principal Yan witnessed Lin Tian’s patience, something not commensurate with his age, yet the fact was, this young man possessed patience that even the principal could not match. It was a quality of great leaders, and Principal Yan could not help but take Lin Tian seriously.
Lin Tian smiled and sat down naturally, certainly not one to act coy before the principal. Even if it were a president or prime minister from abroad, Lin Tian would still do as he pleased.
Xiao Manxuan was likewise unafraid, having met more powerful figures than the principal himself!
This time, Principal Yan didn’t show off his tea-making skills either, quickly brewing two cups of tea and placing them in front of Lin Tian and Xiao Manxuan.
"Mr. Lin, Mr. Xiao, let’s not beat around the bush. This morning, I received a complaint about the two of you," Principal Yan said bluntly, getting right to the point after preparing the tea.
So there was a snitch, Lin Tian thought with a cold smile. His enemies were indeed numerous, with adversaries at every turn.
Lin Tian was well aware of his reputation at Xikou City High School; to call him an authority among the students wouldn’t be an exaggeration. An ordinary student would never stoop to tattling, and if it were an ordinary student who had, Principal Yan could have easily ignored it.
Since Principal Yan had called them specifically to talk, Lin Tian had no clue what he was aiming at.
"Principal Yan, I’m not sure what’s in the complaint letter. What have we done wrong?" Lin Tian asked calmly, without agitation.
"The content of the letter complains that the two of you are openly engaging in a romantic relationship on campus, affecting other students’ learning and damaging the school’s discipline and ethos," Principal Yan explained briefly, glancing at Lin Tian.
An accusation of considerable magnitude was made. Lin Tian let out another cold laugh, and Xiao Manxuan’s brow furrowed.
Looking calmly at the principal, Lin Tian pressed, "Are we in a relationship? How have we been high-profile? How have we affected the other students’ studies? Has Principal Yan conducted any actual investigations?"
"This..." Principal Yan found himself at a loss for words, not sure what to say since he hadn’t conducted any investigation. He actually intended to downplay the incident, which is why he had called for a talk with Lin Tian, but before he could explain, Lin Tian posed a barrage of challenging questions.
Principal Yan could only smile wryly inside. Any other student would behave properly in front of him; only Lin Tian dared to question him so boldly.
That was Lin Tian for you, headstrong as he was. Why admit to something he hadn’t done, especially to claims as baseless as disrupting other students’ studies? How the principal chose to handle the matter was his business, but Lin Tian was determined to clarify things first.
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