School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert-Chapter 484 - 485: Resignation
"Defamation, this has to be defamation," Chen Qiao said urgently and loudly, "Just based on a few photos, nothing can be proved."
"Professor Jiang, could you please go through all these materials before commenting?" Liu Guoming spoke up.
In truth, Chen Qiao knew whether the matter was real or fake. His intense anxiety stemmed from his desire to defend himself as much as possible. However, the more nervous he became, and the more he defended himself, the less Liu Guoming believed him.
Chen Qiao shakily opened the documents in his hands. The report was extremely detailed, even recording in great detail the incident of him taking that female university student for an abortion. Moreover, the dossier also included several documents from the abortion that year, containing the name, age, home address of the female student, and her own signature at the time of the operation.
Upon seeing these materials, Chen Qiao knew he was finished.
"Vice Principal Liu, how is this matter to be dealt with?" Chen Qiao knew he could no longer hide the truth. Instead of continuing to defend himself, he chose to face it calmly.
"Oh, Professor Jiang!" Liu Guomin glanced at him and then said, "This is difficult for me too! You are an old party member, and our Party Committee has repeatedly stressed the need to abide by the law and be clean and honest."
"I know, but after all, this happened three years ago," Chen Qiao attempted to exonerate himself desperately.
"No matter how many years ago it happened. Since it has been reported by the people, we must resolve this issue," Liu Guomin said earnestly.
"So tell me, what does the organization plan to do about this matter?" Chen Qiao said helplessly.
"Professor Jiang, this would count as defying the wind," Liu Guomin started, "Acting against the wind at critical times calls for strict handling."
"This..." Chen Qiao lowered his head.
"The organization has already come up with a decision," Liu Guomin looked at Chen Qiao and then said, "It's very simple, suspension from duty without pay."
"How can this be?" Chen Qiao said anxiously, "My daughter is currently studying abroad and is in dire need of money. My salary is our family's only income. Without it, our family might not make it through."
"Professor Chen, there's nothing I can do," Liu Guomin said.
"Why bring up a mistake from three years ago only now?" Chen Qiao looked helpless.
If he lost this income, the Chen family would soon be in dire straits. Especially Chen Zihan, whose study abroad costs in the United States were high. Although Chen Zihan didn't need to pay tuition, the annual cost of living was still extremely expensive. Without his job, his family would be in an awkward situation.
"That's because someone has reported you now!" Liu Guomin smiled and then said, "If no one had reported you, you would naturally be safe. Now that someone has, the university can't pretend like nothing happened."
Chen Qiao, after all, was a professor and was naturally unwilling to suffer such humiliation. The incident had already occurred, and being reported was a normal procedure for the university. Chen Qiao found it to be fair.
The only thing to blame was his past mistake. He had to swallow his broken teeth; he couldn't let things get out of hand. If his wife found out about the incident, that would be an even bigger problem.
"Alright," Chen Qiao nodded, then stood up and said, "Vice Principal Liu, I submit to the organization's decision. I will bear the consequences for the mistake I made!"
After finishing, Chen Qiao turned and left.
Watching Chen Qiao leave, Liu Guomin revealed a relieved smile. It was only after Chen Qiao had gone that Liu Guomin picked up the phone.
"Old Jiang," Liu Guomin said urgently, "I have taken care of it for you. Chen Qiao is no longer a teacher at our school, suspended without pay."
"Good, very good," Jiang Yicai nodded quickly, smiled knowingly, and said, "Old Liu, let's have dinner together tonight!"
"Sure, if Old Jiang is treating, how could I not come?" Liu Guomin quickly agreed.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Guomin's mobile phone suddenly rang. It was a text message—an alert for a bank deposit. The message showed that his bank account had suddenly increased by two hundred thousand, which was the payment from Jiang Yicai for handling this matter.
Seeing the message, Liu Guomin's face showed an even more pleased smile.
Liu Guomin had already been well aware of Jiang Yicai's previous affairs. This time, as Jiang Yicai was dealing with Chen Qiao, so he revealed all the evidence he had. He easily earned two hundred thousand and made Old Jiang owe him a favor.
With Old Jiang's capabilities and social background, having him owe a favor was even more valuable than earning the two hundred thousand.
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Leaving Principal Liu's office, Chen Qiao felt as if his soul had left him. Everything that had happened today felt like a dream, one so vivid that he almost didn't dare to believe it was true.
Chen Qiao had been sitting in his office. He knew that this might be the last time he would sit in such a spacious and bright office in his life.
He had never thought that this would be the last day of his working career.
Chen Qiao sat in the office for a long time, reflecting on his life. His life had not been full of dramatic ups and downs, but it had certainly seen its fair share of turmoil. It just never occurred to him that he would face such a situation as he was nearing retirement.
His lifetime of good reputation was ruined just like that. He didn't know how to explain it to his wife once he got home. So, he just sat there in the office, motionless.
After a while, Chen Qiao stood up from his chair. He packed up his personal belongings and then left the office.
When he came out of the office, he couldn't help but turn around for one last look at the spacious and bright office.
This office had been his workplace for many years, and now, he finally had to leave it.
Chen Qiao sighed, then turned and walked away.
A gust of Qingfeng wind, and the office door closed shut forcefully, as if saying farewell to Chen Qiao.
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Back at home, Chen Qiao looked visibly downhearted. Mother Chen had already taken a holiday and cleaned the house. With the New Year approaching, every family was cleaning.
Mrs. Chen suddenly saw Chen Qiao return. She quickly asked, "Old Chen, why are you back already?"
"Oh, the school let out early for the holidays," Chen Qiao said as he sat down on the sofa and then made himself a cup of strong tea.
Mrs. Chen was taken aback, then asked, "Just let out for the holidays?"
"Yeah!" Chen Qiao nodded slightly, then revealed a smile.
Mrs. Chen clearly did not believe him. She frowned and said, "Old Chen, what's really going on today? Why do I feel like you're not in the right mood?"
After all, Chen Qiao's wife was a people's teacher, a middle school teacher, whose speciality was observing students' expressions. As his wife of many years, she certainly understood him well. For years, the first thing Chen Qiao did when he got home was wash his hands, then make tea and read the newspaper, occasionally heading straight to the study. But today, Chen Qiao returned home low-spirited, forgot to wash his hands, and seemed to have spilt water on the coffee table while making tea. Mrs. Chen immediately sensed something was off.
Chen Qiao's long-established habits would not be easily forgotten. Moreover, having made tea for many years, Chen Qiao had developed a habit of cleaning up immediately if any water spilled on the table, because not only was he a person with slight OCD, but he was also a bit of a neat freak. But today, something seemed off with Chen Qiao.
"No... nothing!" Chen Qiao quickly shook his head.
Seeing Chen Qiao's head shake as if it were a rattle, Mrs. Chen became even more suspicious. She quickly put down the cloth in her hand, took off her apron, and walked over to sit beside Chen Qiao. She looked at him seriously and said, "Old Chen, what exactly is going on? You better not hide it from me, something definitely happened."
Chen Qiao felt a sudden surge of annoyance. It seemed he had not adjusted his emotions in time. It looked like he couldn't keep this hidden after all. Originally, Old Chen had planned to keep it a secret until after the New Year, at least to avoid affecting the family's mood during the holidays.
Chen Qiao glanced at his wife, then couldn't help but sigh deeply. A great weight that had been pressing on his heart seemed about to be lifted at that moment. He sighed heavily and said, "My dear, I..."
Mrs. Chen looked at Chen Qiao with a serious expression and said, "Speak."
She was all ears, listening intently.
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Chen Qiao showed a bitter smile and said, "My dear, I've lost my job."
"What?!" Mrs. Chen's face turned aghast. She asked urgently, "Old Chen, you're not joking, are you? Today isn't April Fools' Day. It's almost New Year's Eve, and you're telling me you lost your job. How are we going to get through the New Year now?!"
"My dear, it's okay," Chen Qiao shook his head and said, "If this place doesn't want me, somewhere else will. Moreover, with my abilities, am I still afraid of not being welcomed somewhere else? It's almost New Year; let's put off the job issue for now. Try to settle the matter first."
Finally, Chen Qiao smiled slightly and then said, "My dear, please don't be angry."
"Old Chen, I'm not angry!" Mrs. Chen looked at Chen Qiao earnestly and then said, "But, you have to tell me everything. Why would Linjiang University fire you? What right do they have? After all, you are a nationally certified professor, and moreover, you have formal tenure—a secure job! Nobody could dismiss you unless you've done something illegal or undisciplined..."
"Sigh, my dear, let's not discuss this," Chen Qiao sighed helplessly.
"You tell me clearly, have you been bullied?" Mrs. Chen pressed urgently. "You are just too honest. It's easy for people to bully you wherever you go, but this concerns our family's future. We cannot just let it go. Tell me everything from the beginning, and I'll help you analyze it."
