<h4>Chapter 149: Chapter 148: Lin Xiaoxi’s Crisis_1</h4>


    Wang Xiaoling well knew the old saying about "eating from the hand that feeds you" and spoke directly, "Lin Xiaoxies from a poor family, everyone in our school knows that. But what stunned us all was that yesterday, Lin Xiaoxi took advantage of the absence of the Director of Discipline from his office and stole his money! A staggering hundred thousand!"


    Ren Feifan paused, feeling there was something odd about this. Lin Xiaoxi didn’t seem like the type to resort to petty theft. Could her family be really in such dire need of money?


    Why didn’t she call me if she needed money?


    Ren Feifan then realized that he had exchanged contact information and WeChat details with her, but he never responded, gradually forgetting about it.


    "Was she caught on camera?" Ren Feifan asked coolly.


    "There was no camera. She was caught red-handed by our schoolmates! Lin Xiaoxi burst into tears on the spot!"


    A chill passed through Ren Feifan’s eyes as he continued to question, "So, it’s fair to say that all you have is hearsay, right?"


    "Didn’t I say it was a ssmate? How can a ssmate lie to us, especially when it wasn’t just one ssmate who witnessed it!" Wang Xiaoling rified.


    Ren Feifan had a rough spection in his mind. The issue with this incident likely pertained to these supposed ’witnesses.’ Given Lin Xiaoxi’s character, she would never stoop to such underhanded means.


    "As for what happened next, I have no clue. The school has started to investigate Lin Xiaoxi. As her grades have always been excellent, the school has yet to notify the police, but she would definitely be named and criticized tomorrow. This will ruin her reputation. If it were me, I would definitely withdraw." Wang Xiaoling added.


    "Thanks for the information. By the way, do you know where Lin Xiaoxi is now? Don’t you guys have sses today?"


    Wang Xiaoling touched her face, admitting shyly, "The school has given up on us, so we sneaked out to skip sses this afternoon. Hehe, just don’t rat on us. As for Lin Xiaoxi, she’s probably in a discussion with the school authorities."


    Ren Feifan nodded, patted Wang Xiaoling on her shoulder andughed, "Since you’ve sneaked out, make yourself feel better by picking out some good stuff here. I need to leave first."


    Upon finishing his sentence, Ren Feifan turned away, his smile instantly freezing over, reced by a serious expression that had never been seen before.


    Watching Ren Feifan’s retreating figure, Wang Xiaoling was starry-eyed, murmuring like a silly girl, "He’s so handsome. I wish he was my boyfriend. I would willingly give him my first time!"


    The silent bespectacled girl standing next to her pointedly reminded, "Wang Xiaoling, stop daydreaming. Can’t you see that he has eyes only for Lin Xiaoxi from start to finish? Maybe you would stand a chance if you were half as beautiful as Lin Xiaoxi."


    "Hmph! Easy for you to say. Girls, shouldn’t we pick out some clothes?"


    "Sure!"


    The girls descended into a flurry of chattering andughter.


    ...


    Lin City No.2 School, Academic Affairs Office.


    A middle-aged man with a beer belly and ck-framed sses was sitting on a leather sofa, a file lying on the table in front of him. It contained Lin Xiaoxi’s enrollment form and her academic record.


    The middle-aged man was the school’s Director of Discipline, KaiFu Li.


    KaiFu Li looked coldly at Lin Xiaoxi, who was reduced to tears,pletely unmoved. Instead, he mmed his hand on the table and berated, "All you do is cry. Why would someone with both academic and moral excellencemit such a disgraceful act! To steal my money! Isn’t my money hard-earned?"


    Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoxi’s body quivered, sobbing while muttering, "I didn’t, I really didn’t steal anything."


    At that moment, Lin Xiaoxi was visibly haggard. Tear drops rolled down her cheeks, wetting her school uniform and making her look pitifully charming.


    She hadn’t done anything wrong. Why was everyone using her?


    KaiFu Li gave a derisiveugh. He picked up his tea cup and took a slight sip before setting it down and saying gravely, "Lin Xiaoxi, if you need money, you could have approached the school. You absolutely should not havemitted such a disgraceful act. ording to the school’s disciplinary standards, you’ll receive not just a public criticism, but may also be advised to withdraw!"


    Hearing the words ’advised to withdraw’ made Lin Xiaoxi stiffen. She looked up and implored, "Director Li, I don’t want to withdraw. Please, I beg you to help intercede for me. I swear I’ll never do such a thing again."


    Lin Xiaoxi was well aware that she must ensure she could stay and continue studying, she could care less about the malicious gossip floating around.


    Being publicly criticized was nothing as long as she had the opportunity to continue her studies and change her own destiny!


    She had already decided on her college major - Jiangnan Medical University!


    This goal was entirely because of a man. Although he hadn’t contacted her since that day, Lin Xiaoxi still wished to be like him, someone who could save lives.


    Lin Xiaoxi, while sobbing uncontrobly, clenched a fistful of KaiFu Li’s sleeve and implored, "Director Li, give me another chance. I... I’ll definitely turn over a new leaf!"


    KaiFu Li sat in silent contemtion, a cunning grin ying at the corners of his mouth.


    Young Master Pan’s n was indeed foolproof, framing Lin Xiaoxi and leaving her helpless. At this critical moment, with a little maniption, he could make her dance to his tunes, a perfect entrapment.


    KaiFu Li caressed the table with his fingers, pretending to be torn, "If you wanted a chance... it could be possible."


    Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoxi felt a ray of hope and hurriedly said, "Director Li, tell me, what’s the solution? No matter how hard or exhausting, I’m willing to do it as long as you won’t expel me!"


    KaiFu Li’s gaze full of lust roved over Lin Xiaoxi’s body, The thought of such a delicate flower soon to be plucked by Young Master Pan filled him with regret. After some silence, KaiFu Li said, "There’s a way. Not only can it save you from being advised to withdraw, it can also spare you from public criticism, and even allow you to lead a good life, it’s an excellent opportunity, isn’t it?"


    Lin Xiaoxi suddenly had a bad feeling. Her tears stopped, and she instinctively stepped back, deliberately maintaining a distance from KaiFu Li.


    Getting up, KaiFu Li straightened his suit and said solemnly, "You should know Pan Tianle. His father is a major trustee of the school and holds significant influence. Moreover, with the ability of the Pan Family, they could easily help you with this matter. Of course... the premise is that you’re willing to be Young Master Pan’s girlfriend. Every problem will be easily solved, and you’ll have endless riches and honour. Isn’t that a good thing?"


    Lin Xiaoxi clinched her fists, gritting her teeth. She was naive but that didn’t mean she was foolish!


    All of this was certainly premeditated!


    "You’re shameless! In your dreams!"


    "Heh, then wait to be expelled and have your life ruined!"


    With a cold huff, KaiFu Li was about to storm out and leave Lin Xiaoxi alone in the office for self-reflection.


    The next second, the door flung open and before he knew it, a shadow loomed in front of him and he was knocked to the ground with a "thud".