Chapter 622: Chapter 622

The following morning, during early self-study, Pu Sangzhi was called to the office by Huo Mingshan.

During the early self-study time for the whole school, Pu Sangzhi received a foggy apology from Han Feiyi.

Han Feiyi’s apology was a serious matter, especially with Principal Han also present.

To give them some space, the teachers in the office consciously left.

So, during early self-study that Monday, the students of classes other than class 1 were surprised, wondering why their homeroom teacher was personally supervising the session...

At that time, in the teacher’s office, Huo Mingshan, Pu Sangzhi, and Principal Han and his son were all present.

The atmosphere in the office was very heavy and somewhat oppressive and tense.

Today, Han Feiyi, albeit in her school uniform, was definitely not in the same spirits as before.

Pu Sangzhi still remembered the last time she saw Han Feiyi, who was with her mother, dressed in bright and beautiful clothes, choosing tea sets in a tea shop, with a bit of light makeup, her hair curled, looking like an Internet celebrity.

Today’s Han Feiyi appeared bare-faced, her complexion sallow, dark circles under her eyes, her hair tied in a messy ponytail, and with a bruise at the corner of her eye, likely from fighting with Cai Yiwen the night before.

She did look somewhat like a student finally, just not as pretty as usual.

Pu Sangzhi thought, when people fall from grace, their appearance reflects their state of mind, and the difference is inevitable.

After standing in front of her for nearly half a minute, Han Feiyi began to apologize.

As she apologized, she also bowed deeply, a full 90 degrees, which did seem very sincere.

However, the Pu Sangzhi before her was not the least bit moved, her eyebrows not even flinching in the face of such a grand gesture.

Principal Han stood behind Han Feiyi, and Pu Sangzhi occasionally lifted her eyes to gauge Principal Han’s expression.

She wanted to know, what was Principal Han’s mood at this moment?

Was he here with his daughter to back her up, or did he want to be the good guy who mediated the situation? The source of thɪs content is 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⚑𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⚑𝓷𝓮𝓽

Pu Sangzhi thought: Whatever his purpose for standing by Han Feiyi’s side, she would not forgive Han Feiyi! Even if she was the principal’s daughter, it made no difference!

Han Feiyi slowly stood up, bowed her head, her hands clenched in front of her, twisting two fingers as she said, "I admit that I have always been very jealous of you."

"You suddenly appeared at school and became the center of attention. You’re prettier than me, you have better academic performance, you as a person, you’re full of strengths... So, I have always been very jealous of you. This... this is why I have never liked you."

This speech was something Han Feiyi had rehearsed in her mind the night before going to sleep.

Her father had asked her to apologize to Pu Sangzhi, but she truly didn’t know how to apologize or where to start.

She couldn’t make up or say something pretentious.

So in the end, Han Feiyi decided to just be honest, to say what was on her mind.

After all, she had already done the worst thing possible. Without such malevolent motives, no one would believe her...

"Last year’s sports meet, this year’s Red May, and... I believe you also know that I like Huo Feng. One reason is my jealousy towards you, and the other is there’s been too many provocations. I kept losing to you, over and over again, to the point I had no confidence in your presence. In the end, I developed many radical thoughts and took extreme actions. That’s the reason for everything. Let me apologize again..."

Having finished, Han Feiyi again bowed her head and said another "I’m sorry."

Pu Sangzhi pursed her lips, her expression serious as she watched, staying silent the whole time.

Thus, after standing up a second time, Han Feiyi continued, "I know you may not easily forgive me, but I still want to explain the acid incident. I swear on the appearance I cherish most, I never asked anyone to throw acid on you. That day Cai Yiwen, that despicable person, told me that all I had to do was pay, and she could find people to warn you guys. I thought it was just a warning... and in a moment of madness, I agreed to give some money for them to warn you in the guise of debt collection."

"I... to put it plainly... I just wanted you to transfer schools. I wanted you to leave..."

Han Feiyi bit her lower lip, her head hanging low as if ashamed of herself, "I was jealous, envious of you. Yet I fell far short compared to you. I just thought, to have Yu, why would one need Liang... One mountain cannot contain two tigers. If only you would transfer out on your own. That’s the only reason I did this... why I gave the money... the acid, that was really just Cai Yiwen’s own reckless speculation. It wasn’t me..."

"Did Cai Yiwen really act on her own when doing this?"

Pu Sangzhi looked steadily at Han Feiyi, her brow furrowed and calmly asked, "Do you dare to say that you never spoke similar words to Cai Yiwen?"

Han Feiyi might have already spoken the truth and what was in her heart.

But Pu Sangzhi resolutely did not believe that the wrongdoings committed by Han Feiyi were merely what she had described.

Pu Sangzhi’s father had taught her: Never think too evil of a good person, nor too good of an evil person.

There are hateful aspects in those to be pitied.

At this moment, regardless of how pitiful Han Feiyi tried to appear, it could not hide her ugly, jealous heart.

Seeing that Han Feiyi had nothing to say in response to her question, Pu Sangzhi knew that Han Feiyi’s silent demeanor was akin to admitting her guilt.

Therefore, she could only sigh lightly and add, "You apologize to me, but I will not forgive you. My father taught me that not everyone is deserving of forgiveness. You have the right to apologize, and I have the right not to forgive. Nobody is a saint; no one is that noble and selfless. So, I do not forgive you."

And so, Pu Sangzhi rejected Han Feiyi’s apology right in front of Principal Han.

Han Feiyi’s head hung very low, and she stopped talking.

Principal Han stepped forward upon seeing this, lightly patted Han Feiyi’s shoulder, and met the gazes of Pu Sangzhi and Huo Mingshan, sighing, "You’re right. Forgiving is your right."

Surprisingly, Principal Han didn’t make any excessive demands of Pu Sangzhi...

"Feiyi did something wrong and needs to take responsibility."

Principal Han looked at Pu Sangzhi and began to speak, "As a father, I also apologize to you on her behalf and am willing to make compensation. As the principal, I will give her a major demerit, and handle her with expulsion. Teacher Huo..."

Principal Han’s gaze then suddenly shifted to Huo Mingshan as he said, "You’re right. As the principal, I should not engage in any behavior that shelters or indulges. You don’t need to resign, I disagree. This matter will be dealt with as it should be. We are prepared for everything, even if it means going to jail."

Principal Han’s attitude today was indeed vastly different from last night.

Huo Mingshan and Pu Sangzhi, faced with the father and daughter at the moment, found themselves utterly at a loss for words.

They had indeed come with the sincere attitude of apologizing today, had indeed spoken the truth and also showed their genuine sincerity.

However, as Pu Sangzhi said, there are some things that can’t be forgiven.

Pu Sangzhi did not forgive.

Huo Mingshan didn’t forgive either.

This trip, for both the father and daughter, was probably just a way to seek peace of mind for themselves.

The next morning, after the first period, Pu Sangzhi thought it over and felt really unsettled.

So, she found a secluded corner in the corridor and gave Huo Feng a WeChat call.

In simple terms, Pu Sangzhi told Huo Feng about Han Feiyi seeking her apology that morning.

She asked Huo Feng, "Am I being too soft-hearted? She did so many bad things, and all I said was ’I don’t forgive you’. Actually, even if I were to hit her now, it wouldn’t be too much, would it?"

Huo Feng on the other end of the phone naturally replied, "Even if you turned her into a pig’s head it wouldn’t be too much! However..."

Pu Sangzhi hurriedly asked, "However what?"

Huo Feng raised his eyebrows and said, "However, you, such a beautiful, kind, and pure fairy, shouldn’t do something so violent. Leave the teaching of lessons to me!"

Pu Sangzhi scoffed and said, "You can’t even move now, and you’re still thinking about teaching others a lesson?"

Huo Feng grinned and proudly declared, "Of course! Haven’t you seen who I am? I’m Huo Feng! The big boss!"

Pu Sangzhi stuck out her tongue, "Disgusting! Boasting again!"

Huo Feng laughed, "No kidding, I guess they’re going to apologize to me soon."

Pu Sangzhi raised an eyebrow, "Oh?"

Huo Feng nodded, "I’ve already thought about how to teach them a lesson! Just wait, I’ll give you a speedy update tonight!"

Pu Sangzhi scoffed again, her lips curling into a smile.

After chatting with him for just a few sentences, her mood had improved a lot...

Pu Sangzhi thought that she should spend more time with Huo Feng, someone like the sun; too close and it’s too hot, yet from a distance, it leaves one lacking warmth.

This kind of distance and communication was just right.

Huo Feng asked her, "Remember to come see me after class on Saturday! I miss you to death!"

Huo Feng: "What’s gross! It’s true longing! My heart feels like it’s being nibbled by little ants, ah it’s so uncomfortable! Itchy! Ah... I’m dying!"

Pu Sangzhi, amused by his words, replied, "I got it. Then you remember to have 3 essays and 30 test papers ready for me to review on Saturday."

The other side: "Beep beep beep beep..."

Pu Sangzhi stared at her phone in disbelief, "He really hung up!"