Rebirth: He Decides to Lie Flat-Chapter 51 - 048 Taking by Principle

Chapter 51: Chapter 048: Taking by Principle

Chapter 51 -048: Taking by Principle

“Are you saying that Deng Tao’s family will compensate me with ten thousand yuan?”

Perhaps because Song Jiawen’s expression of surprise was too vivid, Director Zhai worried that she, being young, couldn’t resist the temptation, so he elaborated further, “Don’t think ten thousand is a lot, but compared to the wrong Deng Tao committed, it’s not something that money can redeem. Teacher Fang has also explained to me the value of your painting, which far exceeds what the first prize money can make up for.”

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Song Jiawen sighed to herself, the value of art felt somewhat ethereal to her at the moment. She had entered the contest primarily for the five thousand yuan prize money.

After all, she needed to save up for tuition fees, living expenses, and all other costs to be independent in society.

So don’t tell her money isn’t important. On the contrary, for her, nothing else but money is important.

But Song Jiawen, no matter how much she needed the money, would only take what she deserved.

After a moment’s consideration, she asked Director Zhai, “If I don’t agree, will Deng Tao be expelled?”

Song Jiawen always knew she had a cold heart, especially towards those who harbored ill will against her.

Returning evil with kindness, that’s what idiots do, and she wouldn’t.

However, her approach to dealing with matters was that if you can’t beat someone to death with a stick, then it’s better not to beat them at all.

Director Zhai knew the vice-principal’s methods. He actually had more backing than the principal, so even if Song Jiawen didn’t accept the private settlement, Deng Tao wouldn’t be expelled.

In that case…

Song Jiawen said indifferently, “Then let her family give me five thousand. After all, that’s what I deserve. Please help me with this, Director Zhai. As for an apology… I’ll pass, but Deng Tao must apologize to Teacher Fang.”

The painting was lost while in Teacher Fang’s care, and she was the one who persuaded her to participate in the contest, but the final outcome was unexpected. Song Jiawen knew that Teacher Fang must feel worse than she did.

No, to her, as long as she got the five thousand yuan, she actually didn’t care.

So, the person Deng Tao really owed an apology to wasn’t her, but Teacher Fang.

Director Zhai was very pleased with the result.

A gentleman loves money, but he gets it in a proper way.

This child wasn’t tempted by the immediate benefits, only wanting what was rightfully hers, and showed great respect for her elders. Who wouldn’t like a student like that?

Director Zhai relayed Song Jiawen’s words to the principal and vice-principal, and both fell silent.

After a while, the principal motioned to the vice-principal, “Go handle it, and make it clear to Deng’s family not to bother Song Jiawen. Tell Deng Tao to behave herself. If there’s a next time, pleading will be useless, she’ll be expelled on the spot!”

What else could the vice-principal say?

He could only assure and then leave to meet Deng Tao and her father, who were waiting outside the door.

“Just five thousand yuan?”

Deng’s father was slightly astonished, according to his daughter’s description, one would think a girl from the countryside would be very greedy for money. Why would she refuse ten thousand and only want five thousand?

And…

“Besides giving her five thousand yuan, it’s just about Deng Tao apologizing to Teacher Fang?”

Is it that simple?

The vice-principal nodded, “Yes, Song Jiawen said she just wants the five thousand yuan that belongs to her. As for the apology, Deng Tao just has to apologize sincerely to Teacher Fang.”

The matter turned out to be unexpectedly smooth, but Deng’s father felt uneasy.

Just wanting the five thousand yuan that belongs to her, it meant that she was confident she could win the award.

Deng’s father turned his head to look at his daughter, who was still sitting in the car, and asked the vice-principal, “Is that Song Jiawen better at painting than little Tao?”

“Teacher Fang and several members of the art department all believe so. Moreover, Song Jiawen ranked first in last week’s monthly exam.”

Not only is her painting excellent, but her grades are even better.

“What?”

Deng’s father was shocked. He hadn’t expected the girl to have such good grades, because Deng Tao hadn’t mentioned it to him.

He had originally thought she was just an ordinary student who liked art…

“Old Deng, Song Jiawen is currently an individual of key interest to the principal; you must warn Deng Tao not to provoke her without reason.”

“But what if she provokes little Tao?”

Upon hearing this, the vice-principal couldn’t help but laugh angrily. He threw down his cigarette and gave Deng’s father a sideways glance, “Old Deng, I understand you love your daughter, but this isn’t the way to protect her. Don’t tell me you still haven’t recognized the reality of the situation. Song Jiawen isn’t even in the same class, they have never spoken a word to each other, so tell me, how could she have provoked Deng Tao?

You can call Deng Tao over right now and ask her if her destroying someone else’s painting was out of petty jealousy.

I don’t mean to upset you, but if it weren’t for the sake of our many years of friendship, I wouldn’t even bother to say these few words. In conclusion, I’ve said my piece. How you teach your child is up to you.”

The vice-principal felt somewhat annoyed inside. Because of Deng Tao, he had offended Teacher Fang and Director Zhai, and even the principal had some complaints about him. Yet after speaking his mind, his old classmate still reacted this way.

It wasn’t worth it at all!

The vice-principal returned to school with five thousand yuan and Deng Tao; after handing the money to Director Zhai, he let Deng Tao go to apologize to Teacher Fang by herself.

His attitude made it clear he didn’t want to get involved any further.

As for what Deng Tao was thinking, he wasn’t her father—why should he be responsible for consoling her?

After receiving the money, Director Zhai went to class one and handed it to Song Jiawen, advising her, “You have a self-study period for the last lesson. Take a leave and go to the bank to deposit the money into your card.”

Song Jiawen nodded her head; when she returned to her seat, she said to Jiang Yan, “I got the prize money for the competition in advance.”

Jiang Yan didn’t quite understand what she meant. What did she mean by getting it in advance?

She hadn’t even gone to compete and had already received the prize money?

I knew you were impressive, but I didn’t think you would be this amazing!

He asked, “What happened?”

Song Jiawen, who hadn’t slept well the previous night, had been fighting off sleepiness all afternoon. She leaned her head on the table, half-closing her eyes, and lazily recounted the incident of Deng Tao stealing and destroying her painting, and then with a pat on her pocket, she concluded, “Her dad compensated me. The person might not amount to much, but at least she has a good father.”

Oddly enough, Song Jiawen felt envious.

Jiang Yan didn’t pay attention to her envy towards someone else’s father, focusing instead on thinking about Deng Tao. Daring to steal Song Jiawen’s painting—what guts!

He tilted his head slightly and caught Xiao Qi turning to look over.

Song Jiawen had already fallen asleep. Jiang Yan shifted slightly towards Xiao Qi, who immediately leaned in close, “What’s up, Brother Yan?”

Ever since Jiang Yan had fought alongside Yu Hang and Xiao Qi, their relationship had become even stronger than before. Because Jiang Yan fought fiercely and studied intensely, he had earned the admiration of Yu Hang and Xiao Qi, so now both of them addressed Jiang Yan as Brother Yan.

“Song Jiawen’s painting for the competition was stolen and torn up by Deng Tao…”

Once Jiang Yan explained the situation, Xiao Qi couldn’t help but blurt out a curse, “Damn, I knew that girl was no good. Xu Yan got tricked by her last time, and now she’s targeting Jia Wen…”

Xiao Qi kept up the profanity behind her, and even Wang Xiaole and the others heard everything. Soon everyone in class one knew the “good deed” Deng Tao had done to Song Jiawen…