CHAPTER 61: CHAPTER 57: SEEING YOU AND ZHANG DONG HUG TOGETHER (PART 3)

He softly complained, "Sister-in-law."

He had someone to defend him too.

Seeing the villain looking aggrieved, Lin Qiao’s heart softened a bit, soothing him, "Hmm, don’t worry, Sister-in-law will sort it out."

The mother of Gouzi reacted with anger, "Widow Song, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to act like a bully? Want to hit me?"

Lin Qiao’s brows were full of disdain, "Turning the tables, don’t think you can deceive me because the Song Family has fewer people. If anyone maliciously bullies my little uncle, I, Lin Qiao, will definitely seek retribution."

The villain she raised with much effort couldn’t be ruined by "rat poop."

"Little Uncle, what happened? Don’t be afraid, whatever you say, Sister-in-law will believe you."

"Sister-in-law, he insulted me. I didn’t hit him first; he hit me first, and I just pushed him." Song Tingfan’s heart warmed as he explained truthfully.

"What did he call you?"

"He called me... a wild child."

Before Lin Qiao could speak, Gouzi’s mother spat, "He is indeed a wild child."

Lin Qiao’s face grew colder, "Little Uncle, for those who are born without being properly raised, just pushing isn’t enough. Hit them harder until they change."

In Cheng Sheng’s impression, Widow Song seemed a bit weak, so he was a bit surprised to see her assertiveness, but it was good this way.

"Come on! See if I don’t beat you!" Gouzi’s mother shouted angrily.

Seeing the atmosphere wasn’t right, Cheng Sheng rubbed his temples and spoke, "Do not be angry, children fighting is a small matter. Let me handle it."

A teacher still has the authority of a teacher.

Gouzi’s mother, feeling justified, boldly demanded justice, "Mr. Cheng, you must give justice to Gouzi and not let some uncultivated child seem right." As she spoke, she glanced at the sister-in-law and uncle beside her.

Cheng Sheng pursed his lips, slightly displeased, "Gouzi’s mother, watch your language."

"Gouzi, tell us what happened."

Upon being named, Gouzi shivered and said, "We wanted to ask him to play, but he ignored me and insulted me instead."

"You’re lying. You called Tingfan a wild child first. Tingfan ignored you, then you insulted his sister-in-law..." Zhou Tiedan hadn’t finished speaking when Song Tingfan interrupted him, "Tiedan."

Zhou Tiedan pouted and stopped talking.

Lin Qiao listened to the latter half and somewhat guessed what happened. She noticed the boy beside her with red eyes, very angry but didn’t know what to say.

She raised her hand to pat the back of his head, "Little Uncle, go ahead and speak, it’s okay. We can’t let shameless people be in the right."

Song Tingfan still didn’t want to speak.

Lin Qiao turned to Zhou Tiedan, "Be a good boy, Tiedan, tell us, and Sister-in-law will give you some sweet treats."

Zhou Tiedan’s eyes lit up, but he hesitated.

"Go ahead, it’s alright, Tingfan won’t be mad at you," Lin Qiao said.

"He said Sister-in-law is a vixen and accused Sister-in-law of seducing the teacher." Zhou Tiedan’s voice grew quieter.

Cheng Sheng frowned, looking at Gouzi’s mother, who had an awkward expression. "The child doesn’t understand."

"Gouzi’s mother, ’doesn’t understand’ isn’t an excuse. Adults should educate children instead of indulging them."

Cheng Sheng sternly added, "Other than accepting gifts, I have no other interactions with Lady Tingfan."

This statement was not only an explanation for himself but also for Lin Qiao, for whom life as a widow was already challenging enough.

Seeing Mr. Cheng angry, Gouzi’s mother dared not make a sound.

To be fair, Cheng Sheng asked the other children about the incident with both families’ adults listening.

After a quarter of an hour, he pursed his lips, "Gouzi started the trouble, so he will copy two essays as punishment at home. Song Tingfan was also at fault and will copy one essay."

He paused, "Students should live harmoniously together, no more fights, or you’ll be expelled."

Lin Qiao was somewhat satisfied with this result, especially since Song Tingfan wasn’t really hurt. Gouzi’s mother was a bit unhappy, "Mr. Cheng, Song Tingfan hit my Gouzi and that’s it?"

"He insulted and hit first. As an adult, Gouzi’s mother, you should set an example in words and deeds, not teach him wrongly."

Cheng Sheng sternly added, "As people from the same village, we ought to live in harmony and not repay evil with evil."

Gouzi’s mother was flushed with embarrassment.

Mr. Cheng didn’t let Song Tingfan and Gouzi continue attending school. He told them to go home, reflect, and return to school in the afternoon.

After bidding farewell to Cheng Sheng, Lin Qiao took Song Tingfan and the others home.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, Song Tingfan fell to his knees with a "thud."

Lin Qiao’s heart skipped a beat with fright as she wondered if the villain was starting to suspect her reactions.

The boy lowered his head, timidly admitting his mistake, "Sister-in-law, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have pushed him."

He blamed himself for causing trouble for his sister-in-law.

Lin Qiao quickly pulled him up, instilling the right life perspective, "Little Uncle, it’s not your fault."

"We don’t initiate bullying others, but if others bully us, we shouldn’t retreat either."