Chapter 1072 |
It was already late afternoon when Meng Jinyang arrived at Ming City, and it was pouring rain there.
Lu San, who came to the airport to fetch Meng Jinyang and Lu Qi, drove them to the neighborhood where Principal Fu lived. The latter was currently waiting at the entrance with Wu Luo, each sheltering themselves with a black umbrella.
The sound of the rain and splashing made by the car was noisy and annoying.
When a car gradually came to a stop near them, Principal Fu squinted his eyes and looked hard in the direction, only to see the car door open and Meng Jinyang getting out of it. He immediately went up to welcome her. “Jinyang.”
Meng Jinyang opened her umbrella. The raindrops were really loud, and she raised her voice a little to ask, “Principal Fu, Officer Wu, what are you two doing out here when it’s raining so heavily?”
However, Principal Fu only said, “Let’s head indoors first.”
They headed towards the building where Principal Fu lived. After shaking the water off their umbrellas, the group entered the lift. It was only then that Principal Fu spoke. “I came out because there are some things that aren’t convenient to talk about at home.”
Upon recalling what he had briefly told her over the phone, Meng Jinyang nodded solemnly. “I understand.”
“If I had found out about this matter any later, the child’s future would probably be ruined.” Principal Fu let out a heavy sigh. “I’m not in the position to go into the specifics, but when you go up later, make sure you have a good talk with her.”
“Got it.”
“The university entrance exams are coming up. Being the first in her grade, she has a promising future. She mustn’t do anything stupid.” At the mention of this matter, Principal Fu became really agitated as he said in disbelief, “Stealing the keys to enter the chemistry lab to make potassium cyanide to murder her own father…”
The knowledge she learned at school isn’t supposed to help her break the law… Principal Ren sighed once more.
Meng Jinyang said nothing in response, for not everyone was fortunate enough to meet someone who would spare no effort to pull them out of the abyss when forced into a desperate situation.
Updates by ranobes.netPrincipal Fu felt very assured when it came to Gu Mang and Meng Jinyang. The two had become legendary figures in Ming City High School and held god-like existences. Thus, he wasn’t worried about leaving the matter to Meng Jinyang. “I’ll leave this to you then.”
“Okay.”
When they arrived at Principal Fu’s home, it was his wife who opened the door.
Meng Jinyang politely greeted, “Auntie Chen.”
“Jinyang, come on in.” Chen Hua quickly ushered them into the house.
Meng Jinyang scanned the living room, but no one else was around.
Chen Hua explained, “Those two kids are in my daughter’s bedroom.”
The sound of movements made the boy turn his head back. His eyes were all bloodshot, and there were scratch marks all over his neck as well. His features were rather sharp and hostile, making him look fierce and aggressive. However, he had a lost and helpless look on his face at this moment.
Chen Hua knew that her presence wasn’t wanted. After exchanging a look with Meng Jinyang, she lifted her chin toward the room and then turned around to leave, closing the door behind her.
Meng Jinyang walked further into the room and pulled a chair to sit in front of the girl. She then looked at the boy. “Your name is Xie Hang, right? Go pour her a cup of hot water.”
Xie Hang nodded, his voice hoarse when he spoke. “Lawyer Meng, I can go get the water, but please don’t send me away. I want to stay with her.”
“Alright,” Meng Jinyang promised him and before adding, “We’re from the same school, so you can just call me ‘Senior’.”
“Okay.” Xie Hang then released the girl’s hands, opened the door, and strode out of the room. About ten seconds later, he came back with a disposable cup.
Throughout, the girl kept her head buried in her knees, seemingly refusing to communicate with anyone.
Meng Jinyang held the girl’s hand and put the cup in it while saying in a soft, gentle, and friendly manner, “Xu Ji, I’m Meng Jinyang. Here, have some water.”