Tian Yong begged and pleaded, but to no avail. No one dared to take the job; it was a fate that would have put anyone in danger.
Desperate, Tian Yong brought a large sum of cash to the home of Principal Du Sheng, hoping to get him help.
Unfortunately, Du Sheng himself was in dire straits. The previous incident could no longer be contained; everyone had embezzled project funds. The investigation team was now fully investigating the poisoning incident and had pledged to dig deeper. His old boss had stopped answering his calls. What did this mean? It meant he had been abandoned, beyond hope.
Zhao An also saw Du Sheng's call but chose not to answer it. Instead, he made several calls, determined to publicize this school cafeteria incident.
Last night's evening news had already reported on the incident. Even the lid of a coffin couldn't contain it; someone would definitely be imprisoned. Without someone in custody, we couldn't give up so easily. This time, someone had to take charge. Someone had to take responsibility, and it was clearly the cafeteria owner.
Lin Cui, who had taken a taxi to a coffee shop, sat in a window seat on the second floor, stirring her coffee with one hand and resting her chin on the other. She appeared incredibly relaxed, feeling no pressure at all. The position of Deputy Dean of Students was easy, and it wasn't impossible for her to advance further, she just hadn't considered it.
Ma Huiying walked upstairs with a hint of fatigue. Seeing the incredibly elegant Lin Cui, a flicker of envy crossed her eyes.
"Teacher Lin, my husband wants to divorce me. Woohoo."
Lin Cui ordered a cup of coffee for him and said with a smile, "Sit down. It's no big deal. A woman can live comfortably without a man. But your husband has had problems with the cafeteria, and they're now pursuing legal action. What are you going to do? Don't get implicated."
"Woohoo! How am I going to live without Xiaohan?" Ma Huiying said in agony, covering her face. She felt a little overwhelmed. Before, because her husband owned the cafeteria, she was safe from predators. But now, things were different. She knew some students had ulterior motives.
Lin Cui's expression was calm. She offered no persuasion, but instead spoke with a hint of intrigue, "You could actually choose to have another child. You're still young, and some things can't be forced. Besides, your son is old enough, and the court would have let him choose for himself. He chose your husband, didn't he? Since he doesn't want you anymore, you should reflect on yourself and perhaps rethink your path. You're still young, in your early thirties, and you have the best years of your life."
Ma Huiying looked up at Lin Cui with disbelief, as if she couldn't believe her close friend would say such a thing. Their relationship had been quite good recently; building friendships between women wasn't difficult. "You, why do you say that?"
"Because I've been through it all, I understand how you feel. When I divorced, I was also incredibly lost. My son is also very rebellious. Now, he barely speaks to me except for asking me for money. A woman needs to find someone to rely on, not just for herself, but also for her future. Have you considered being helpless in her old age?" Lin Cui spoke with deep emotion. It was because of her understanding that every word resonated deeply with her.
Ma Huiying nodded, feeling a sense of empathy. This was why she chose to approach Lin Cui instead of her relatives. "Teacher Lin, what do you think I should do?"
"You and your husband are divorced, right?" Lin Cui asked.
It was a little embarrassing to talk about this; divorce isn't a glorious thing, after all. Ma Huiying nodded and said, "Yes, we're divorced."
"Since you're divorced, you should know that many people will be watching you. You're still very attractive!" Lin Cui suddenly smiled, winking playfully, a little nervously.
Ma Huiying blushed. She knew Lin Cui was talking about her butt. Her large butt was truly a beautiful sight, and being thrust into from behind would surely be incredibly pleasurable. It was natural for someone to be obsessed with her, driven by lust. "Then, what should I do?"
"Nothing. Just find a man who can protect you. If you have any problems in the future, tell me and I'll help you if I can. The cafeteria situation is none of your business, so don't worry too much about it. If you have any ideas, you can tell me." Lin Cui was simply trying to enlighten her. She hadn't chosen to be a pimp; the most effective approach was to be completely transparent.
"Sister Lin, do you think I still have a chance to win Xiaohan over? I can't let him go!" Ma Huiying pleaded again. As a mother, she wouldn't give up her child so easily.
Lin Cui shook her head. "No, the court has already ruled. Well, I think you're feeling much better now. Go out more often. If any students harass you, you can tell me. I can only help you temporarily, not forever. And I can't intervene with some students from powerful backgrounds."
Ma Huiying blushed. Isn't this just unspoken rules? Unspoken rules exist everywhere. Some married people are fine, but those who haven't been married or are divorced need to be more cautious. "I, I understand. Thank you."
"You're welcome. Let's talk later." Lin Cui said, then stood up and walked away, gracefully swaying her hips in her high heels.
Ma Huiying glanced at Lin Cui and sighed. Women are just miserable. There are always men who want their bodies.
Elsewhere, Zhao An appeared in a bar that was closed during the day. Tang Bing and Zhao An were the only two people in the bar at the moment. Tang Bing picked up his beer and said, "Thanks, Young Master An, for your guidance. Damn, those bastards, I gave them so much, and this is how they repay me, selling me out like traitors. Fuck you!"
"I didn't give you any guidance. Don't blame me." Zhao An took the bottle and drank it straight away. He definitely wouldn't admit to such a thing.
"Haha, I said the wrong thing. I'll punish myself with three glasses of wine." Tang Bing picked up the wine and drank three glasses. Then he burped and said, "I'm listening to Young Master An and planning to withdraw from the succession race. I'll cultivate my character, build up my strength, and choose again next time. Anyway, the old man isn't dying anytime soon, so there's no rush."