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Li Meng was extremely anxious and shouted at Su Chang, who was still watching the commotion from the sidelines, "Su Chang, what are you still looking at? Come and help!"
"Oh, okay, coming!" Su Chang originally wanted to watch the excitement for a while longer, but upon hearing Li Meng's call, he didn't dare to delay and quickly rushed over to hug Tong Wenjie, which restored calm to the scene.
Chapter 164 Slap
"Fang Yifan's mother, please calm down. Hitting the child won't solve the problem." Li Meng said anxiously, quickly snatching Tong Wenjie's bag away while trying to persuade her.
Tong Wenjie's face was still full of anger. She glared at Fang Yifan and said through gritted teeth, "This child is really too infuriating. He won't learn his lesson unless he's given a good beating." However, her tone was noticeably calmer than before.
Seeing that Tong Wenjie showed no further intention of hitting him, Su Chang released his grip and stood between Tong Wenjie and Fang Yifan. A sly glint appeared in his eyes as he said with a hint of cunning, "Fang Yifan's mother, we don't support hitting children as a form of discipline, especially at school." His implication was that they could do whatever they wanted at home.
Li Meng naturally understood the meaning behind Su Chang's words and glared at him irritably. She knew that Su Chang was standing up for her, but this behavior was not befitting of a teacher. So, she quickly said, "Fang Yifan's mother, I hope you can talk to Fang Yifan more and make him realize his mistakes. Besides, he used to like giving his classmates nicknames, which is also wrong."
Su Chang inwardly grumbled, feeling that Li Meng wasn't a good person either. The matter wasn't resolved yet, and Li Meng was adding fuel to the fire with more revelations.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Tong Wenjie's anger was instantly reignited, and she charged towards Fang Yifan without saying a word.
Fang Yifan had been nervously watching his mother's every move. When he saw that his mother was about to strike again, he felt a surge of hatred for Li Meng and immediately hid behind Su Chang. He felt that Su Chang was the only safe haven he could rely on at that moment.
Seeing this, Su Chang quickly spread his arms and stood in front of Tong Wenjie. While stopping Tong Wenjie, he gently persuaded, "Fang Yifan's mother, please don't hit her. Let's talk things out."
Fang Yifan watched Su Chang's retreating figure, his heart filled with gratitude. He felt that Su Chang was truly a reliable person, always able to protect him in crucial moments, much more dependable than Li Meng. They were both teachers, so why was there such a huge difference?
Seeing Su Chang blocking her way, Tong Wenjie felt helpless. She stopped, panting heavily, her eyes still filled with anger.
"Fang Yifan, come here!" Tong Wenjie was so angry that her face turned red when she couldn't get past Su Chang's obstruction. She glared at Fang Yifan and shouted.
Fang Yifan stood behind Su Chang, his neck stiff, and said defiantly, "Mom, do you think I'm stupid? I'm not going over there. If I do, you'll just beat me again."
Tong Wenjie forcibly suppressed her anger. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her voice: "Fine, you're not stupid. Come here, I won't hit you."
"I don't believe you. If I go there, you'll definitely hit me again." Fang Yifan clearly didn't believe Tong Wenjie's words. He had been deceived many times before, so he hesitated for a moment but still didn't move.
"Don't worry, I definitely won't hit you. If you don't come over, just wait and see if I beat you when I get home," Tong Wenjie threatened, a hint of sternness in her eyes.
Fang Yifan felt a little scared after hearing Tong Wenjie's words, but he still stubbornly said, "Alright then, both teachers heard it. If you hit me, you're going back on your word, and you're lying. I'll never listen to you again."
Tong Wenjie had no interest in saying anything more to Fang Yifan at this moment, and she said irritably, "Fine, come over here."
Only after receiving Tong Wenjie's assurance did Fang Yifan timidly step out from behind Su Chang.
Tong Wenjie looked at Fang Yifan with a pained expression and asked, "Tell me, what's wrong with you? Passing notes to classmates, giving them nicknames, and even making up stories about your teacher. Do you still want to study? Do you even know what respecting teachers means? What is politeness? Is this how we taught you?" Her voice was filled with helplessness and disappointment.
Fang Yifan kept his head down, not daring to look Tong Wenjie in the eye. His fingers kept twisting the hem of his clothes, and he was extremely nervous. He knew he had gotten into trouble again, and he was really afraid that Tong Wenjie would hit him. Most importantly, Fang Yuan wasn't there, so he had no one to take the blame.
"Mom, I know I was wrong, I'll never do it again." Fang Yifan's voice was very soft, like a mosquito's buzz. This was his habit; he always admitted his mistakes as soon as possible.
Hearing Fang Yifan's words, Tong Wenjie became even angrier. She felt that Fang Yifan was just brushing her off. She frowned and raised her voice, saying, "Fang Yifan, you're always the first to admit your mistakes, but you just don't change. Tell me yourself, what will you do if you do it again next time?"
Tong Wenjie was actually saying this to Li Meng. She didn't want Fang Yifan to be suspended from school, because she cared about Fang Yifan more than anyone else.
Fang Yifan glanced at Tong Wenjie and then at Li Meng. He knew he couldn't just say anything this time. If he made the same mistake again, his mother would probably only give him a beating, but Li Meng would definitely follow the rules. So he lowered his head and pondered.
"What are you thinking about? Speak up!" Tong Wenjie was extremely anxious when she saw Fang Yifan standing there without saying a word. Her brows furrowed tightly, and her eyes revealed a hint of dissatisfaction and urgency. Her voice unconsciously rose eight octaves, as if she wanted to shout Fang Yifan out of his reverie.
Fang Yifan was startled by the sudden roar. His body trembled slightly, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes. He wanted to explain something, but under Tong Wenjie's imposing presence, he chose to remain silent and simply lay down.
"Mom, whatever you say goes."
"What do you mean, 'whatever we say, we'll do'? The question now is, what should you do?" Tong Wenjie's voice carried a hint of anger, and a helpless smile appeared on her lips. She was amused by the child's antics. Looking at Fang Yifan, her anger grew stronger; she couldn't understand why this child was so insensible.
“Fang Yifan’s mother, look, why don’t you take him home and give him a good talking to for a couple of days? Bring him back when he realizes his mistake, okay? I have some things to do here, so I’ll have to go now.” Li Meng sighed inwardly when she saw Fang Yifan’s expression. She knew Fang Yifan hadn’t truly realized his mistake and didn’t want to waste any more time on Tong Wenjie’s performance, so she decided to leave the office.
Tong Wenjie hurriedly tried to stop Li Meng, her steps faltering, her hand instinctively reaching out. But when she saw the resolute look in Li Meng's eyes, she suddenly didn't know what to say, and the anger in her heart erupted like a volcano.
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"No... Teacher Li Meng..." Tong Wenjie's voice carried a hint of pleading, but more so, anger. Tears welled in her eyes, as if she had suffered a great injustice. Her hands were clenched into fists, her nails digging deeply into her palms.
Li Meng did not linger and left the office directly.
After Li Meng left, Tong Wenjie walked towards Fang Yifan. Her steps were firm and powerful, each step seemingly venting her anger. Her face was terribly gloomy, as if a storm was about to break.
"Fang Yifan, what are you thinking? Do you even want to continue your studies?" Tong Wenjie's voice was filled with disappointment and anger, and her eyes revealed deep disappointment in Fang Yifan. Her hand was raised high, as if she were about to strike Fang Yifan at any moment.
Seeing Tong Wenjie's state, Fang Yifan's heart tightened. His eyes were filled with fear and unease; he knew he had truly angered Tong Wenjie this time. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but didn't know how to begin.
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"Mom, I know I was wrong." Fang Yifan's voice was trembling with tears, which welled up in his eyes as if they were about to fall. He gripped the hem of his clothes tightly, his heart filled with grievance and self-reproach.
"Slap!" Suddenly, Tong Wenjie slapped Fang Yifan across the face. The slap stunned both Fang Yifan and Su Chang; their eyes were filled with surprise and disbelief. Tong Wenjie's hand remained suspended in mid-air, trembling slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of pain and helplessness.
"Come home with me!" Tong Wenjie picked up her bag, turned around, and left the office.
Fang Yifan covered his face, his eyes instantly turning red, tears streaming down his face like a burst dam. His heart was filled with grievance and pain. He didn't understand why Tong Wenjie would slap him. Although she had hit him before, she had never hit his face before.
Su Chang had just noticed that Tong Wenjie's eyes were red, and he knew that she was truly angered by Fang Yifan this time. He patted Fang Yifan on the shoulder and said softly, "Alright, stop standing there, go on."
Upon hearing Su Chang's reminder, Fang Yifan slowly raised his head, glanced at Tong Wenjie's back, and then silently followed.
Tong Wenjie drove to her apartment building with a gloomy face. Her eyes revealed a hint of weariness and disappointment. Fang Yifan followed cautiously behind, his heart filled with unease.
As soon as she entered the house, Tong Wenjie threw her bag onto the sofa, as if to vent all her dissatisfaction. Pointing to the wall, she said coldly to Fang Yifan, "Fang Yifan, stand here and think about what you did wrong! If you haven't figured it out, you can stay standing here and you don't need to eat!"
Fang Yifan was intimidated by Tong Wenjie's imposing manner. His body trembled slightly, and he dared not utter a word. He obediently walked to the wall, faced it, lowered his head, and kept reflecting on his mistakes.
After watching Fang Yifan stand still, Tong Wenjie took out her phone from her bag, turned around, and went straight back to her bedroom. Her steps seemed heavy, as if she were carrying a tremendous burden. Once inside, she slammed the door shut, the loud slam startling Fang Yifan.
Chapter 165 Conversation
Tong Wenjie returned to her bedroom and plopped down on the bed. Thinking about what had happened in the school office, tears streamed down her face. She gritted her teeth, trying to control her emotions, but the tears flowed like a burst dam.
She picked up her phone and dialed Fang Yuan's number. As soon as the call connected, Fang Yuan's fawning voice came through: "Hello! My dear wife, what's up?"
Hearing Fang Yuan's voice, Tong Wenjie felt even more aggrieved. She roared, "Fang Yuan, I don't care what you're doing! Go home right now!" Her voice was hoarse, clearly from crying.
Fang Yuan tensed up upon hearing Tong Wenjie's roar. Sensing her extreme agitation, he quickly asked, "Wife, what's wrong? What happened? Don't worry, wait for me at home, I'll be right back."
Tong Wenjie could no longer hold back and burst into tears, crying out, "Please come back! Waaah..." Her cries were filled with helplessness and pain, which made Fang Yuan's heart clench.
"Okay, okay, Wenjie, don't worry, just stay home and wait for me. I'll be right back." Fang Yuan was really panicked. He had never seen Tong Wenjie so heartbroken before.
He immediately picked up the phone and rushed into his boss's office. Under his boss's astonished gaze, he only managed to say, "Boss, I need to take a leave of absence," before hurriedly rushing downstairs without waiting for a reply.
Fang Yuan was extremely anxious the whole way. Ignoring the congested traffic, he, who was usually a cautious driver, floored the accelerator and sped home like lightning. The drivers of the cars next to him only felt a gust of wind whistling past their vehicles.
Fang Yuan rushed home, opened the door and shouted as he rushed in, "Wenjie, wife, where are you? I'm home!"
When Fang Yuan entered, he was taken aback to see Fang Yifan facing the wall in contemplation at home, but he didn't bother with him and quickly walked towards the bedroom. After all, in his heart, the love between husband and wife was true love, and Fang Yifan was just an accident.
"Honey, what's wrong? Who bullied you? Tell your husband, and I'll get revenge for you." Rushing into the bedroom, Fang Yuan saw Tong Wenjie with red eyes, hugging a pillow and staring blankly at the headboard, looking utterly aggrieved. He was frantic. He rushed over, grabbed Tong Wenjie tightly, and asked with concern.
"Let go of me! It's all your fault!" Tong Wenjie snapped back to reality upon hearing Fang Yuan's voice. She pushed Fang Yuan away forcefully, her eyes filled with anger and resentment.
Fang Yuan stumbled from the push, stunned and bewildered. He hadn't done anything wrong, so what was going on? He asked with a puzzled look, "Wenjie, even if you're going to sentence me, you should at least tell me why. Otherwise, this is too unfair to me." He then put on a pitiful expression, looking at Tong Wenjie with a wronged expression.
Seeing Fang Yuan's expression, Tong Wenjie's anger flared even more. She pointed at Fang Yuan and roared furiously, "You still feel wronged? Then let me ask you a few questions."
"Okay, go ahead." Fang Yuan felt a little relieved when he saw that Tong Wenjie seemed to be alright, and he answered slowly.
"I'm asking you, is Fang Yifan your son?" Tong Wenjie's voice carried a hint of accusation.
"Wife, what are you saying? Don't you know whether Fang Yifan is my son or not?" Fang Yuan replied with a playful smile, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
"Don't give me that joking face!" Seeing Fang Yuan's unreliable appearance, Tong Wenjie's temper flared even more.
"Okay, I promise I won't be all smiles anymore." Fang Yuan saw that his wife was really angry, so he immediately put away his smile and became serious.
"I'll ask you again, when I'm supposed to discipline Fang Yifan, is it because you and his grandparents spoil him and don't let me discipline him?" Tong Wenjie's eyes showed a hint of anger as she stared intently at Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan's heart skipped a beat. He knew that Fang Yifan had probably gotten into trouble again. He swallowed hard, hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said cautiously, "Honey, you see, although our Yifan is a bit annoying sometimes and his grades aren't great, he's still very sensible."
"Sensible?" Tong Wenjie's voice carried a hint of sarcasm. She sneered and continued, "Yes, your 'sensible' Fang Yifan was passing notes to classmates at school, disturbing their studies, and even gossiping about teachers, saying that teachers are sick and like to give classmates nicknames. Now I've been called over by Teacher Li Meng and given a lecture, and she announced that he's temporarily suspended from school to reflect on his actions. Is this what you call 'sensible'?" Tong Wenjie's last sentence was almost shouted, her face filled with disappointment and anger.
Fang Yuan was stunned. He had always thought his son was just a little mischievous, but he never expected him to cause such a big problem. He also reflected on whether his parenting style had been too lenient. He knew he hadn't fulfilled his responsibilities as a father and hadn't properly educated Fang Yifan.
"Honey, don't be angry..." Fang Yuan tried to comfort Tong Wenjie, but before he could finish speaking, Tong Wenjie interrupted him.
"How could I not be angry? You didn't see what Teacher Li Meng said. She practically pointed her finger at me and said that Fang Yifan had no manners. Where do you want me to put my face?" Tong Wenjie patted her face and cried, her tears flowing like a burst dam.
Seeing Tong Wenjie crying so sadly, Fang Yuan felt heartbroken. He quickly went over and hugged her, gently comforting her, "Okay, okay, wife, it's all my fault. Don't cry. I shouldn't have stopped you from disciplining Fang Yifan. From now on, I'll listen to you when you discipline Fang Yifan, okay?"
Tong Wenjie pushed Fang Yuan away forcefully, her eyes filled with anger and disappointment. She stood up, grabbed a pillow, and started hitting Fang Yuan with it, saying as she did so, "When have you ever not said that? When have you ever actually done it? You don't dare utter a sound as long as his grandparents speak. I must have been blind to marry you!"
Fang Yuan simply covered his head without flinching, silently enduring Tong Wenjie's beatings and scoldings. His heart was filled with bitterness and helplessness. On one side were his parents, and on the other side was his wife. What could he do? Now he could only let his wife vent her anger.
Fang Yifan heard everything clearly outside, and felt relieved that his father had finally returned; otherwise, all those "other touches" would have fallen on him instead. He silently mourned for his father...
"Get out! Get out of here, all of you!" After venting her frustration, Tong Wenjie pushed Fang Yuan out of the room and then yelled at Fang Yuan and Fang Yifan.
"Okay, okay! Honey, don't be angry, we'll get out of here right now!" Fang Yuan felt helpless looking at Tong Wenjie's angry expression. Afraid that Tong Wenjie would get sick from anger, he quickly pulled Fang Yifan, who was still looking bewildered, out of the house.
As soon as the two stepped out of the house, Tong Wenjie slammed the door shut and locked it, as if she wanted to shut the father and son out of the world.
"Dad, where are we going?" Fang Yifan asked helplessly, looking at the slippers on their feet and Fang Yuan's phone.
“You…” Fang Yuan pointed at Fang Yifan, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated. He was a little annoyed and wanted to scold him, but he also considered that the child was old and had a strong sense of self-esteem, so he couldn’t say anything harsh. He could only shake his head helplessly: “Let’s go downstairs, let’s have a chat, you and I.”
Hearing Fang Yuan's words, Fang Yifan felt uneasy. He knew he had gotten himself into big trouble today, but he didn't know how to explain it. He followed Fang Yuan into the elevator. The atmosphere inside was somewhat heavy. Fang Yifan secretly glanced at Fang Yuan and saw that Fang Yuan's face was gloomy, as if he was thinking about something.
"Oh, right, Dad, did you bring any money? I'm feeling a bit hungry," Fang Yifan said pitifully, rubbing his stomach.
Seeing Fang Yifan's sly look, Fang Yuan's anger flared up again. He glared at Fang Yifan, but still said, "Let's go, let's eat and talk."
Upon hearing that his father was taking him out to eat, Fang Yifan excitedly pulled Fang Yuan out of the elevator as soon as it reached the first floor, heading towards the outside of the residential complex. Fang Yuan shook his head helplessly, inwardly sighing, "This kid is 3.9, it's both infuriating and hilarious."
The two arrived at a small restaurant outside the residential area. Since it was a weekday, it wasn't crowded. Fang Yuan led Fang Yifan into a small private room. After Fang Yifan ordered, Fang Yuan said with a serious expression, "Son, tell me, what exactly happened today?"
Fang Yifan felt a little nervous when he heard Fang Yuan's question. He knew that his behavior today had gone too far, but he also felt that he hadn't done anything wrong. He lowered his head, not daring to look Fang Yuan in the eye, and recounted the events of the morning in detail.
Then she whispered, "Dad, it's all Yingzi's fault. She's the one who hurt me. I don't know what's wrong with her today."
Upon hearing Fang Yifan's words, Fang Yuan frowned, his heart filled with anger. He looked at Fang Yifan and asked, "Yingzi? Do you think all of this is Yingzi's fault? You have no problem at all?"
Fang Yifan looked up at Fang Yuan, his eyes flashing with anger. He said stubbornly, "That's right! We often pass notes to each other, and she never said anything. Today, she actually went to complain to Teacher Li Meng. That's not very brotherly."
Chapter 166 The Peaches Have Arrived
Fang Yuan was both amused and exasperated by Fang Yifan's words. He knew Fang Yifan was a mischievous child, but he never expected that Fang Yifan would blame Qiao Yingzi for the whole thing.
He originally wanted to scold her, but his personality led him to pat Fang Yifan on the shoulder and say earnestly, "Son, you need to understand that this whole thing started because you were the one making things up about the teacher, and it was you who passed the note to Yingzi, saying things that were so disparaging about the teacher. What's wrong with her telling the teacher that?"