CHAPTER 564: 220 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY IS COMING_3

Who else could it be?

Of course, it must be that young lady.

Luuo Yunqi felt bitter inside.

That Miss Yu always keeps her nose in the air, how could she possibly...

Yes, if she can see Liu Runxi’s merits, then naturally others aren’t blind either—they can see it too.

"Luuo Yunqi."

The host noticed she hadn’t responded and couldn’t help but raise his voice.

A staff member nudged her, and Luuo Yunqi suddenly snapped back into reality, composed herself, and walked under the spotlight holding the microphone.

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Shen You’an really did have business to attend to that afternoon.

Qingzhi Middle School called her—Zhang Tianci had gone missing.

Shen You’an rushed to Qingzhi Middle School, where she was greeted by Zhang Tianci’s homeroom teacher, a middle-aged man with a perpetually strict face that could terrify even children.

"Miss Shen, we deeply regret this—it was due to negligence on the part of our school staff. We’ve already contacted the police and will do everything we can to locate Zhang Tianci as soon as possible."

Shen You’an asked a few questions, and the teacher didn’t hold back—he answered everything.

"Teacher Yang, is there a computer available?"

"Yes."

Teacher Yang brought Shen You’an to the office.

The office computer was outdated, with an old operating system, but none of this posed a problem for Shen You’an.

Teacher Yang was astounded as he watched the girl sit at the computer, her hands flying across the keyboard. In an instant, the school’s surveillance system had been hacked.

Teacher Yang was so shocked his glasses nearly slipped off his nose.

Shen You’an had designed a facial recognition filtering program. The old computer system took its time loading, but at least it worked.

It took less than five minutes.

Shen You’an pinpointed the location on the surveillance footage: "Teacher Yang, where is this place?"

Teacher Yang examined the footage carefully: "This... is the school cafeteria."

Shen You’an stood up: "Let’s go. To the cafeteria."

It wasn’t mealtime yet, and the cafeteria was deserted. In the kitchen, apart from two cleaners, the other kitchen staff were resting. They wouldn’t begin preparing dinner until 3:30 PM, and it was only 3:05.

Shen You’an glanced at the surveillance camera in the corner and made a quick round of the kitchen, zeroing in on a cupboard located in a blind spot not covered by surveillance.

The cupboard door was firmly shut.

Shen You’an strode over and yanked the door open.

She was met with a pair of panicked eyes.

Teacher Yang was startled to see a person curled up inside the cupboard. "Zhang Tianci, why are you hiding here? Do you know we’ve been going crazy looking for you?"

Shen You’an stepped back, her face expressionless, and said, "Come out."

Zhang Tianci’s face was pale as he trembled, crawling out of the cupboard, spilling random bits and pieces onto the floor in the process.

On closer inspection, they were crumbs of steamed buns and chicken bones.

The grease on the corner of his mouth hadn’t even been wiped off.

Zhang Tianci no longer had the arrogance he once displayed. He stood there trembling, looking as timid as a quail.

The once chubby Zhang Tianci, whose face resembled a pig’s head with squished features and greasy skin, had now become thin and frail, looking pitiful beyond words.

He stammered, "Sis, you... you’re here?"

Well, at least he knows to call her "Sis" now—it seems the tuition fees weren’t spent in vain.

"What’s the matter? Didn’t the school feed you enough?"

Teacher Yang hurried to explain, "Miss Shen, please don’t misunderstand. Our school absolutely does not mistreat its students. The meals provided are sufficient for students to be full. However, your brother... well, his appetite exceeds that of the average person. Our school adheres to strict standards in cultivating students, and excessive consumption is not allowed. As a result, your brother has had to endure some difficulties. This was clearly outlined in the enrollment agreement, which you also reviewed."

After recovering, Zhang Tianci lunged forward, trying to grab Shen You’an’s legs, crying out, "Sis, sis, I finally get to see you! Please take me away from here—I can’t take it anymore."

Shen You’an swiftly dodged him: "Stand still and behave."

Zhang Tianci flinched, standing obediently, his small eyes fixed on Shen You’an, silently crying, full of grievance.

"I’m quite satisfied with your school’s educational methods. There are no rules without discipline. For children who come from poor environments, only rigorous education can prevent them from going astray."

Release him to society, and there’s just one more scumbag out there. If he harms himself, that’s his own problem, but if he endangers others, then it becomes a serious matter.

Once she finished speaking, Shen You’an turned her gaze to Zhang Tianci.

"You’ve indeed suffered these past six months, but this is a necessary path for your growth. If you want to graduate sooner, then work hard to reform yourself—get rid of all your bad habits. Otherwise, don’t come back to see me."

Her tone was icy cold.

Zhang Tianci hunched his shoulders slightly, mumbling softly, "I want to see Mom. Why hasn’t she visited me even once?"

Shen You’an’s eyes darkened.

Zhang Tianci quickly added, "I... I know I was wrong. Sis, don’t be mad. I won’t ask for Mom anymore. I promise to behave and never steal food again."