Chapter 1000: Chapter 1000: Why?
Vice Principal was somewhat surprised by Gu Zhiqi’s refusal, but not completely, "So, is Student Gu admitting to cheating without taking the test?"
"I have a question." Gu Zhiqi slightly lifted her gaze, looking at the Vice Principal.
The Vice Principal, smiling broadly, leaned back in his chair, stroking his big belly while looking at Gu Zhiqi, "Oh? What question?"
Gu Zhiqi: "Someone accused me of cheating, do they have evidence?"
The Vice Principal remained unfazed and said to Gu Zhiqi, "That’s precisely because the other party lacks evidence, which is why I’m giving Student Gu a chance to prove her innocence."
"Principal Luo, that’s quite an amusing statement." Gu Zhiqi curved her lips, her smile lazy yet playful, "Accusing me of cheating without evidence, and if I don’t take the test, I’m immediately found guilty. What logic is that?"
"If someone accuses me of cheating, shouldn’t they provide evidence?"
"Principal Luo wants me to do a test to prove my innocence." At this point, Gu Zhiqi paused and lazily glanced at the Vice Principal, "On what grounds?"
"Why isn’t the accuser required to provide suspicious evidence, while I waste my time proving my innocence?"
"Suspect me of cheating? Fine, please bring out the evidence."
"Anyone can voice suspicions without proof, can’t they?"
"Now the one being suspected is you, if you don’t prove your innocence, you’re admitting by default, don’t you understand such a simple principle?" Principal Luo couldn’t maintain his smile, his expression turned cold as he looked at Gu Zhiqi.
Gu Zhiqi casually replied, "First time hearing such a principle. Isn’t it the school’s responsibility to investigate these matters?"
Listening to Gu Zhiqi’s questioning, Principal Luo was momentarily speechless but then righteously said, "Teachers are busy every day, who has the time to investigate whether you’ve cheated or not? Taking one or two hours to do a test paper is just about showing some consideration for the teachers, isn’t it?"
"Principal Luo, that’s not right. If a student is slandered, it’s indeed our duty to investigate." Teacher Mo finally found an opportunity to interject, immediately addressing Principal Luo.
Principal Luo, hearing Teacher Mo’s words, snorted coldly, "It seems, Teacher Mo has a lot of free time."
Teacher Mo remained composed, "When a student is slandered, as a teacher, even if I don’t have time, I should make time to investigate the truth and clear her name."
Principal Luo listened to Teacher Mo’s words, his gaze dimmed slightly, and after contemplating for a few seconds, he said, "As her homeroom teacher, who knows if you might cover for her, so, Teacher Wu, you should..."
"I’ll investigate." Director Wen interrupted before Principal Luo could finish his sentence.
Upon hearing this, Principal Luo frowned and looked at Director Wen.
"I am the Director of Education; this is my responsibility." Director Wen slightly lowered his eyes and said.
Originally, if a student is accused of cheating, it doesn’t need to become such a big issue, just a simple private investigation would suffice.
He didn’t know where Principal Luo heard about Gu Zhiqi being accused and came rushing to his office, insisting on calling Gu Zhiqi over.
Being the new Director of Education, he wasn’t familiar with Principal Luo and didn’t understand his character well.
Initially, he thought the Vice Principal called Gu Zhiqi to cooperate with an investigation, just a simple questioning, but didn’t expect it was to make things difficult for her.
Although he didn’t know why Principal Luo wanted to trouble Gu Zhiqi, he couldn’t stand by without doing anything.
Moreover, letting Wu Hui investigate?
Didn’t they see the coldness in Wu Hui’s eyes when looking at Student Gu?