Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 1189 - 783: Special/Request for Help (Double-Length - )_4

Most of the girls in the class kept turning their heads to glance at her, their eyes full of hostility. Clearly, her big fur coat had caused public resentment. She secretly rubbed her forehead—if she weren’t worried about unexpected incidents, she wouldn’t choose to wear it. Being the center of attention felt unbelievably unpleasant.

"Don’t bother with them..." Lin Mengran quietly advised, "Anyone who dares to provoke us, I’ll teach them a lesson with my fists, and we’ll see if they dare to be nasty again."

"Lin Chuxia, the principal wants to see you in his office right away."

A shout from a boy drew even more envious and resentful looks towards Chuxia.

"I’ll go with you." Lin Mengran offered.

Chuxia stopped her, "No need, nothing’s going to happen in broad daylight..." She looked at the others, "You guys stay here and warm up a bit; I’ll be right back."

"I’m not cold." Li Xinli’s face was still blue and purple, yet she stubbornly claimed she wasn’t cold.

"You can’t even talk straight, not cold, huh..." Chuxia glared at her, "Listen, or else I won’t let you hang around with me anymore."

Li Xinli looked troubled.

Wu Jingbo pulled her close, "Don’t worry. Let’s just let Chuxia go by herself."

As she walked out, Chuxia clearly felt countless envious, jealous, and hateful eyes almost piercing through her. She sighed inwardly, knowing for certain that apart from her small circle, she would have no other friends.

"Lin Chuxia..." Just as she neared the office building, Qin Haotian suddenly appeared.

"What do you want?" Chuxia frowned at him, silently deciding that if he kept being obnoxious like last night, she would no longer be polite to him. Moreover, she could find out who was secretly protecting her without asking Zhou Mikang.

"I’m sorry!" Qin Haotian struggled to bow slightly to her, "I promise not to bother you again or make any requests that trouble you; please forgive me!"

"You stopped me just for this?"

"Yes!"

"Crazy!" Chuxia couldn’t help muttering—cold day, just finished a meeting, and he came to apologize? Definitely brain-dead. Anyone with some sense would know to apologize after the person is well-fed and warm.

Qin Haotian nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, I’m crazy. If it pleases you, you can call me crazy from now on. Just please forgive me!"

Seeing his persistence, she realized he wouldn’t let up unless she said something. She had no choice but to wave him off, "Alright, as long as you don’t show up in front of me intentionally or make unreasonable demands, I’ll forgive you."

"Yes, yes, thank you!" Qin Haotian quickly stepped aside, gesturing for her to pass.

Chuxia rolled her eyes speechlessly and moved forward.

As she passed by, Qin Haotian’s face quickly darkened, yet he glanced around nervously and fled like a frightened rabbit.

In an inconspicuous spot, a boy frowned and muttered softly, "Clearly didn’t hit him hard enough!"

...

The principal’s office was on the second floor, room 209.

Chuxia knocked on the door.

"Come in!" a slightly stern voice called from inside.

When Chuxia pushed the door open, she was a bit taken aback. She thought for sure it would be her third uncle, Lin Zhiliang, looking for her but found it was Mr. Ou Mingtao instead. Quickly regaining her composure, she stood up straight, "Hello, Mr. Ou."

"Hello, Xiao Lin, come have a seat." Ou Mingtao smiled at her and pointed to the chair opposite him, "Stayed warm today?"

Chuxia sat upright across from Ou Mingtao, her face donned with a suitably pleasant smile, "Mr. Ou, I did something special today, so I’m not cold."

Ou Mingtao nodded with satisfaction, "Good, honest child."

Chuxia felt frustrated; it wasn’t honesty but an understanding that where she sat, lying wasn’t even possible. Besides, now that Ou Mingtao had summoned her alone, who knew if he had paid particular attention to her during the meeting?

"Mr. Ou, you called me..." Chuxia hesitated a bit, "Is there something you need?"

Ou Mingtao nodded, "Yes, there’s something this old man wants to ask of you, and I hope Comrade Xiao Lin can agree to help."

"Please, go ahead." Chuxia looked puzzled, unable to think how she could possibly be of help. He was a high-ranking official; if he really needed something from the Zhou family, he could directly ask them—why go through her?

"I have a daughter, she’s quite outstanding..." Ou Mingtao paused, "Recently, she was assigned to Division A, working with Zhou Hanliang as the Division Commander’s assistant.

Since childhood, she’s always performed outstandingly in all areas, so her personality is somewhat proud, but she absolutely means no harm nor has any wrong intentions; she’s just straightforward in her dealings.

This morning, she called me, saying Division Commander Zhou wanted her to leave Division A because she answered a phone call for the Division Commander last night, which possibly led to a misunderstanding with you.

Saying this as her father, I find it quite embarrassing, but I don’t want my daughter to be ruined like this, so I’m hoping you could help, okay?"

It turned out that the person who answered the phone last night was his daughter; Chuxia felt the world was surprisingly small, and this was indeed an unexpected coincidence. However, she didn’t feel obliged to assist, "Mr. Ou, first off, I didn’t misunderstand yesterday..." She looked at him seriously, "Moreover, I never interfere with my husband’s decisions. Your daughter is so talented, how could leaving Division A ruin her?"

Ou Mingtao smiled wryly, "Comrade Xiao Lin, truth be told, I called Division Commander Zhou myself this morning; he stands firm on his decision, and I..." After a slight pause, he continued, "I even called Zhou Mikang’s superior, but he couldn’t persuade Zhou Mikang either.

Of course, my daughter’s talents are there; transferring elsewhere wouldn’t matter much. But she’s never faced such setbacks since childhood, and she can’t accept it.

I am worried she might be defeated by this matter. Under other circumstances, it might be fine, but now the situation is special; she truly strongly needs to stay in Division A.

I can’t disclose the specifics, but please believe me, at my age, I wouldn’t strictly impose on others for personal gain."(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support gives me the greatest motivation. Mobile readers, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)