46: The 4th Noble Male Supporting Character 7

When Chu Yunting heard the news about Ye Youyou being disciplined, he was eating in the cafeteria at the time.

He immediately set down his chopsticks, his brows furrowed slightly, and he lost his appetite.

This punishment was actually quite severe.

He recalled the incident where Qiao Chuxia refused to return the dress, and his heart felt somewhat complicated.

She was so firm at the time; looking at it now, could it be that she has someone backing her?

He couldn't understand why he was so interested in Qiao Chuxia, but Chu Yunting went to ask her anyway.

So that afternoon, he stopped Qiao Chuxia on campus.

Qiao Chuxia stopped in her tracks, turned to look at him, her expression full of confusion.

Chu Yunting took a few steps closer and asked with a surprised expression:

"Regarding the rumors Ye Youyou spread, did you already have a countermeasure in place?"

"In this world, there are always more kind and just people."

Qiao Chuxia replied this way, not choosing to tell the truth.

Chu Yunting, however, seemed to have imagined something, looking as if he understood.

"I didn't expect the school to be so attentive to someone with good grades like you."

He paused and added:

"Right, I remember the school just increased scholarships and financial aid. It seems doing well in studies really can help you, but don't be too optimistic."

"There are always some things that even the school is powerless to change."

Qiao Chuxia understood the meaning behind his words.

This person was clearly here to care for her, yet he always had to take a jab at her at the same time.

Chu Yunting clearly thought that it was the school or the principal who helped her; he never considered it was that school board director.

Qiao Chuxia gained a new understanding of his rigid class-based mindset.

"Perhaps."

Qiao Chuxia replied indifferently, offering no further explanation.

Chu Yunting looked at her, feeling somewhat puzzled. He felt that after just these few sentences, this woman had grown even more distant from him.

"Never mind, as long as the matter is resolved. If you need help with anything in the future, you can come to me."

He was a little flustered, hurriedly dropped this sentence, and prepared to leave.

"Thank you."

Although Qiao Chuxia had already labeled him in her mind, she still maintained surface-level politeness.

At this moment, Meng Zhu, who was watching the broadcast via the barrage, was laughing his head off inside.

In the original work, for the female lead, Chu Yunting was someone she spent every day with, went through thick and thin with, and shared all sorts of experiences with.

Through this, the female lead was also taught some realistic things by him, so she wouldn't be too naive or idealistic.

But at the same time, Chu Yunting also learned the female lead's unyielding spirit and grew and matured a lot.

But now things are different. Meng Zhu has participated in the female lead's various plotlines in advance, rather than acting like the original owner, who only thought about snatching her away after the male and female leads were already together.

Therefore, given the current state of the male lead, Qiao Chuxia's philosophy differs greatly from his, and she has no desire to share her thoughts with him.

Perhaps this romantic rival is not to be feared at all.

...

At the same time, at the Ye family residence.

Ye Youyou's father, Ye Zhiming, was holding his phone with a livid expression.

"Principal Qin, regarding my daughter's disciplinary action, isn't it too severe?"

On the other end of the line, the principal's voice was cold:

"Mr. Ye, the school's handling of the matter has no issues whatsoever."

Ye Zhiming frowned, "Principal Qin, it's just a conflict between children, is it necessary to make such a big deal out of it?"

"Principal, don't forget that Tianhai University is not a charity; the parents' money is not spent in vain."

"Heh, Mr. Ye."

The principal's tone became mocking.

"Tianhai University is not easily intimidated. Instead of spending your time making so much money, you'd be better off teaching your daughter at home, lest she cause some huge trouble once she enters society!"

Ye Zhiming was stunned.

"Principal, what do you mean by that?"

"Hello?"

"Hung up?"

Ye Zhiming held the phone, his face gloomy.

Almost half of the student spots at Tianhai University are bought by wealthy people.

That old guy, the principal, hasn't lost his temper in all the years he's been working.

He almost forgot that this old guy has the backing of Tianhai Group, and no one can do anything to him.

But why is he baring his fangs now that he's about to retire?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, so he directly dialed Ye Youyou's number.

"Dad?"

On the phone, Ye Youyou's voice sounded somewhat cautious.

"Get back here right now!" Ye Zhiming roared, "Now! Immediately! At once!"

...

The next day, Ye Youyou found Qiao Chuxia alone on campus.

She kept looking her up and down, her eyes full of jealousy and hatred.

"Qiao Chuxia, you're quite capable, aren't you."

Qiao Chuxia was blocked by her, but her expression remained calm as a still well.

"Classmate Ye, do you need something?"

"What kind of tricks did you use to make the principal help you so much? You even caused me to get scolded by my dad. Are you having an affair with that old guy?"

Ye Youyou lowered her voice, her tone vicious.

Qiao Chuxia's expression turned cold.

"Ye Youyou, watch your mouth."

"Did I say something wrong?"

Ye Youyou sneered.

"A country bumpkin who just has a bit of looks. Just you wait, that old guy can't protect you forever!"

She was talking tough, but she felt a bit guilty inside.

She didn't even dare to let anyone else know about what she said today.

Yesterday, she was called home by her father and received an unforgettable lecture.

But she remembered this grudge. After speaking, she turned and stormed off angrily.

Qiao Chuxia watched her looking fierce but faint-hearted, and instead, her heart calmed down.

With her intelligence, she naturally saw that Ye Youyou was clearly scared.

She didn't care if Ye Youyou would retaliate later.

She was thinking about another matter now.

Qiao Chuxia finally realized how powerful that school board director named Meng Zhu was.

Perhaps just a casual word from him was enough to make the respectable Ye family punish their own daughter.

She felt a bit confused.

Why was that school board director helping her so much?

She was just an ordinary student, and they were total strangers.

Because of good grades?

She didn't even believe it herself.

Too many questions swirled in her mind.

She needed an answer.

She took out her phone and opened Assistant Chen Yuan's WeChat chat box.

The hesitation from the past two days was completely gone.

"Assistant Chen Yuan, may I ask for President Meng's WeChat? I would like to thank him in person."

After sending the message, her heart beat a little fast.

"Please wait, Student Qiao, I will ask President Meng."

A few minutes later.

Qiao Chuxia looked at the WeChat ID, took a deep breath, and clicked to add him as a friend.

...

Tianhai Group, President's office.

Meng Zhu's lips curved slightly, and he clicked to accept.

"Hello, President Meng, I am Qiao Chuxia."

A message was sent back quickly.

"Hello, Student Qiao Chuxia."

"Um, President Meng, thank you for your help over the recent period. You helped me resolve the rumor issue and also gave me a dress. Thank you very much."

"No need. An excellent student like you deserves justice. The school also bears responsibility for what you encountered."

Qiao Chuxia looked at this message, feeling both surprised that Meng Zhu would chat with her like this, and grateful for the sincerity in his tone.

As expected, this person is not the kind of high-and-mighty person.

"Regardless, you have helped me too much, to the point where I feel somewhat flattered."

Qiao Chuxia held her phone, her heart feeling complicated.

She actually wanted to say that it made her feel uneasy, even at a loss.

But in the end, she changed it to a more tactful way of saying it.

Meng Zhu tapped on the table on the other side.

"Student Qiao, people with strong hearts do not care about these things. I have always believed that you are someone who only seeks a clear conscience."

Qiao Chuxia was stunned. She actually felt a sense of "he understands me" from someone she had never met before.

Perhaps because of this, she was no longer as guarded and subconsciously teased him.

"How does President Meng know what kind of person I am? Have you met me before?"

"Yes, a long time ago, I saw your kind and brave side."

Qiao Chuxia was stunned again. She didn't notice that Meng Zhu had been controlling the rhythm of the conversation the whole time.

"Perhaps my help has caused you trouble, but I still want to say that those were things you deserved."

Qiao Chuxia looked at the screen, her eyes feeling slightly warm.

"Thank you, President Meng."

"You're welcome."

The two were silent for a few seconds.

Qiao Chuxia thought for a moment and then typed:

"President Meng, if you need anything from me in the future, please be sure to tell me. Although I can't do much, I will try my best."

Meng Zhu looked at this message, his lips curving slightly.

"It seems you are still somewhat concerned."

"Actually, you are able to get help thanks to your own efforts. It is your potential and talent that made people see you."

"For example, your speech, your grades, and your performance when your dress was stained, remaining calm in the face of crisis, were all excellent."

"You can see it as my appreciation, or perhaps, it could be an investment."

Qiao Chuxia looked at this message. Being recognized by someone of Meng Zhu's status made her heart beat faster for some reason.

She stared at the screen, not replying for a long time.

Then, on a whim, she sent a sentence she felt was daring herself.

"Since President Meng says it's an investment, may I ask for your advice in the future when I have problems?"

Although there was deliberate guidance, being able to have this result, Meng Zhu was still very pleasantly surprised.

"Of course, I would be more than happy to!"