The intern taught a top-performing class, and the parents wanted to change the homeroom teacher.

Zhang Chao remained silent; he knew, of course, that what he was doing was against the rules.

What if we don't get caught?

Weren't things fine a while ago?

The thought cast a shadow over Zhang Chao's heart.

Who is it!

Whatever you do, don't let him catch you!

Seeing that he didn't speak, Team Leader Hua made a mark on the document and then looked at Li Chong'an, Director Pan, and other teachers.

"Principal Li, Director Pan, and a few other teachers, you would like to excuse yourselves from the discussion. If you have other work to do, you can go ahead and take care of it."

"Okay, okay, we're right next door. Team Leader Hua can just come over if anything comes up."

Thank you for your understanding.

Everyone quickly left.

Soon, only the three members of the investigation team and Zhang Chao remained in the conference room.

Zhang Chao felt a little dazed; it felt so familiar.

He was called in for a talk on Friday, and it was the same situation, only this time the pressure on him was even stronger.

After everyone had left, Team Leader Hua began the formal conversation.

"When the school spoke with you, you admitted to taking extra classes. Please explain your situation in more detail."

Zhang Chao, with drooping eyelids, began to speak somewhat reluctantly.

The group leader would occasionally interrupt to ask for specific details.

They also verified the payment time for the tutoring fees.

...

"The parents have already paid for the tutoring, so why are you still being given shopping cards and alcohol? Or is this something you're implying?" Team Leader Hua asked.

Zhang Chao was startled and waved his hands repeatedly. "Boss, I didn't do that. I didn't give any hints. Did they send it themselves? They said to pay more attention to their child and ask more questions."

"I did accept it, but I didn't ask for it!"

Ask for it, then receive it.

I don't refuse when others give it to me.

The results may seem similar, but upon closer examination, the problems are quite significant.

My colleague next to me took notes incredibly fast.

Team Leader Hua continued, "Besides this tutoring session, do you have any part-time jobs at off-campus institutions?"

"no."

"Do you have any other collaborations with the bookstore owner?"

"no."

"Hmm..." Team Leader Hua spoke clearly and continued casually without much pause, "After tutoring for so long, do any other leaders or teachers at the school know about it? Has anyone put in a good word for you?"

His tone was calm and even, yet it added a sense of oppression to the entire conference room.

Zhang Chao was stunned for a moment, and his heart began to pound faster.

Does it exist? Of course not.

But my current situation doesn't seem to be something I caused through self-examination, and I've already stopped tutoring. Why can't they turn a blind eye? Why...?

"Comrade Zhang Chao!" Team Leader Hua's voice interrupted his thoughts, her tone emphasizing, "I suggest you tell the truth: if it's true, it is; if it's not, it isn't."

"The interview is only one part of the evidence collection process. Other investigations will be conducted later, but the number of interviews will be limited."

Think it through before you answer!

The smile that had graced Hua's face not long ago was gone; every word she spoke was punctuated by deliberate pauses, and her aura was imposing.

Zhang Chao met his eyes, then quickly looked away as if he'd been electrocuted.

Team Leader Hua didn't urge him to answer. After many years in the industry, he had long since developed a keen eye for spotting people who were up to something. He could tell at a glance whether someone was 100% sure or 80% sure.

This Zhang Chao is definitely plotting something.

Zhang Chao felt a bit hot, as if he was sweating, and his brain was thinking at an excessive frequency.

He had been living in constant fear these past few days, and even though he had guessed what would happen to him, he was still unwilling to accept it.

Why is it that your top-performing class, taught by Lu Qian, fails under my leadership?

Why should the principal and director treat you so kindly, serving you tea and water?

Why is it that you can get tutoring but I can't? It's just that they caught me but not you, right?

It's just that I don't have a good relationship with the principal and the director.

Many thoughts raced through my mind.

Zhang Chao, being a math teacher, was different from some straightforward parents. After reason prevailed, a seemingly reasonable idea popped into his head.

"Team Leader Hua, I don't know if the other leaders know about this, but I haven't brought it up myself, since it's not a respectable matter. But—"

Zhang Chao's tone became agitated, "There is one teacher who also provides extra lessons."

"Who?"

Team Leader Hua narrowed her eyes. Was it framing someone or killing two birds with one stone?

"Mr. Lu Qian, the homeroom teacher of Class 25." Zhang Chao spoke clearly, enunciating each word distinctly, as if afraid the other person hadn't heard him clearly.

"Director Pan knows that Teacher Lu Qian also tutors students. Apparently, it's free of charge. I don't know anything else."

"However, after I took over Class 25, their grades improved very quickly."

Lu Qian?

Team Leader Hua remembered this name. Isn't this the teacher that Director Pan mentioned earlier, the one who trained a gold medal class in just one month?

Principal Li also mentioned that this teacher had received gifts from parents before, but it was reported through multiple layers of government.

Are tutoring sessions free?

"it is good."

Group Leader Hua nodded and then continued to inquire about the implementation of the school's ban on tutoring.

Zhang Chao was dejected again, because the school had indeed implemented the plan, and every meeting was recorded, which he attended without fail.

"How did the school discover you during their self-inspection?" Group Leader Hua asked.

This question stumped Zhang Chao.

Because he didn't know exactly how he found out.

Did a parent report it? Or did the school find out?

do not know!

"I don't know either."

"OK."

……

next door.

Li Chong'an, Director Pan, and others sat there, waiting and discussing some work-related matters.

As they were talking, Director Pan's phone rang.

He instinctively reached into his pocket and saw the caller ID, which made his vision go black.

Although there was no note, he had already memorized the number.

Isn't this Zhang Li?

What's wrong now?

"headmaster."

Director Pan walked over quickly. Normally I would just handle it myself, but since you, Principal, are here today, and there are also members of the "four no's and two direct" investigation team, in terms of seniority and professionalism, it's not my turn to deal with this matter.

Li Chong'an: "What's wrong?"

"Zhang Li made a phone call."

"This name sounds familiar."

"The parent who led the class change."

"Huh? What's she doing here?" Li Chong'an was surprised.

"We don't know yet." Director Pan said gravely. "Her thoughts... are hard to guess."

The call ended at that moment.

The phone rang again the next second.

Director Pan: "...Principal, what should we do?"

"You answer it first and see what it is," Li Chong'an said.

Director Pan pressed the answer button, turned on the speakerphone, and placed the phone on the table.

We should all listen together, and once we've listened, we should all work together.

Secretary Sun and the other three only knew that such a thing existed, but did not know the specifics, so they all listened attentively.

"Feed? Director Pan?"

"Hello there."

"This is Zhang Li. I have something I'd like to discuss with you. We're already at the door."

Director Pan's eyes widened. "Us?"

Is the school like a dungeon? Or is it a group activity?

"Okay, give your phone to the security guard and come in. I'll wait for you at the entrance of the teaching building," Director Pan said.

hang up the phone.

Director Pan looked at Principal Li, "What's going on? Why bring this room here?"

"Okay, let's do it here. We'll be asking the parents about the situation anyway, so this will save us this step," Principal Li said.

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