Chapter 21
The teachers who had gone to inquire returned quickly, each with a grim expression as they approached the dean.
Upon seeing their faces, the dean already had an idea of what had happened but still asked, "What's the outcome?"
The outcome?
The teachers wanted to cry; there was no need to ask. Who didn't know that Qin Qianqian was bullying Huang Quan?
To remain silent would offend the dean, making it impossible to continue working as teachers in the academy. Speaking out could provoke retaliation from the Qin family.
They were caught between a rock and a hard place.
The dean spoke in a stern tone, saying, "What are you afraid of? This is my academy; is there anyone here who dares to threaten you?"
Upon hearing these words, the teachers felt a glimmer of hope, and their once dim eyes began to shine.
Although the dean didn't explicitly state it, his words implied that the academy would protect them, and they had nothing to fear as long as the academy supported them.
"Dean, we've inquired thoroughly," one teacher said, "Qin Qianqian has been bullying Huang Quan for a long time, and all the students know about it."
"That's right," another teacher added, "Today, Qin Qianqian pushed Huang Quan into the water. If it weren't for Nangong Mian's quick response, Huang Quan might have died."
"Not only that, Qin Qianqian often brings people to bully Huang Quan, and Huang Quan has never fought back."
After hearing the last statement, the people present looked at Huang Quan with mixed expressions.
Indeed, it was concerning.
Being bullied for so long without retaliating, but when she finally did, she resorted to killing. She was a fierce individual. She could endure, but when she couldn't, she was ruthless!
The dean had been absent from the academy for an extended period, and even when present, student matters rarely reached his attention. So he was unaware of the details between Qin Qianqian and Huang Quan.
Now that he had heard the situation, the dean's expression wasn't great, but Qin Qianqian was already dead, and there was nothing to be done.
"Qin San, the matter is clear now," the dean said, looking at Qin San, who was under Huang Quan's foot. "If one student accused Qin Qianqian of bullying Huang Quan, it could be a false accusation. If two students claimed the same, it might be a rumor. But when three, four, or even the majority of the students say the same thing, the truth becomes evident."
Qin San angrily replied, "Don't forget, the one who died is Qianqian, not Huang Quan!"
"Nangong's daughter had been bullied for a long time, and she couldn't endure it any longer, which led to this outbreak," the dean said, with a displeased expression. "If we were to investigate, it's a situation that Qin Qianqian brought upon herself."
"If she hadn't bullied Nangong's daughter, would Nangong's daughter have killed her?"
Qin San, his eyes red with anger, glared at the dean. "So, you're suggesting that we should just let this matter go?"
"Our Qin family's legitimate young miss is dead, and not only is the academy failing to deliver justice, but you're also protecting the murderer. Dean, aren't you afraid of our Qin family seeking revenge?"
The dean appeared nonchalant, saying, "If this matter were brought before the Emperor, even the Emperor would find Qin Qianqian in the wrong. As for seeking revenge against the academy..." the dean coldly laughed, "Qin San, I understand that your family's young master is involved with the Second Prince of the Tianqi Empire, and that gives your Qin family a certain prestige. However, you might not be aware that while the Second Prince can speak in front of the Emperor of the Tianqi Empire, he has no say within the Tianqi Empire Academy. Our Tianhuang Academy is backed by the Empire's Academy. Before your Qin family seeks revenge, I suggest you carefully consider whether you have the strength for it."
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