EFB Chapter 47 The Clerk's Feast
Chapter 47 The Clerk's Feast
The next day after class, the two of them secretly slipped away from the other students and ran to other empty classrooms one after the other.
"Why are you sneaking around? Can't we just go together?" Chen Che said, dissatisfied.
Chen Sui shook her head vigorously, like a rattle-drum: "It has a bad influence."
"What's wrong with it?" Why didn't I feel it was a bad influence when people used to call me over to talk in front of my classmates?
"They'll spread rumors in class, thinking there's something going on between us..." Chen Sui explained softly.
"What's there to be afraid of? My nickname is Hao Jian. I adhere to one principle in everything I do: I have a clear conscience."
Chen Sui looked at him without saying a word. Chen Che had a clear conscience, but she wasn't so sure. After thinking for a moment, she made an excuse, saying, "It's too much trouble to explain to others."
That's simple, just confirm it directly and there's no need for explanation, right?
Chen Che thought for a moment, but decided not to say it. He had serious business to attend to and wouldn't tease her for now.
The two had originally agreed to come here to write written materials. Chen Sui picked up a black ballpoint pen and suddenly realized that she was used to writing assigned essays. Now that she had to write her own materials, she didn't know where to start.
Chen Che noticed her slightly embarrassed expression and offered guidance: "It's just like writing a narrative essay; just write the facts in a more objective and detailed way."
"Write a draft on the scrap paper first, and I'll take a look and give it my feedback after you're done."
"Hmm." Chen Sui nodded, her brows furrowing slightly. After thinking for a moment, she began to write.
Chen Che sat to the side playing on his phone. It felt so good to have someone else do the work without him having to do it himself.
For about an hour, Chen Sui wrote and revised, exchanging ideas with Chen Che. As expected of someone who had written for the New Concept Writing Competition, although she hadn't written for several months, her foundation was still there, and a draft was basically completed in no time.
"It's almost done, take a look for me," Chen Sui said, handing the letter to Chen Che.
Chen Che picked up the manuscript paper. Without even looking at the content, the first thing he noticed was Chen Suijuan's beautiful handwriting, which was pleasing to the eye and made him feel comfortable.
"Your handwriting is really beautiful. You should at least get 5 extra points on your college entrance exam essay," Chen Che said.
"Yeah, I've been practicing calligraphy since I was little. I could barely finish my homework every day, and my dad always made me practice," Chen Sui said with a pout and a hint of pride.
According to Chen Maorong, one's handwriting reflects one's character, practicing calligraphy cultivates one's character, and tracing and copying model texts is the simplest form of repetition.
First, practice calligraphy enough, and the strokes will naturally come out. Second, cultivate yourself; calm your mind and cultivate a steady temperament in the midst of monotony.
If a girl's handwriting is crooked and messy, like maggots crawling, it's a disgrace to a beautiful daughter blessed by God.
Given their family tradition, Chen Che wasn't surprised, but he still said with a skeptical look, "Why don't I believe it?"
"Really? Don't believe me if you don't want to." Chen Sui puffed out her cheeks.
"Then let me see your hands. You must have developed calluses from practicing your virginity training."
"Here." Chen Sui didn't think much of it and gently placed her hand on the table.
Chen Sui's hands weren't large, but her fingers were fair and slender, and upon closer inspection, one could see the bluish veins beneath her soft skin. Her nails were trimmed short with neat edges; she wore no nail polish or manicures, exuding a clean and graceful beauty.
The only flaw was the thin calluses on her fingertips, proving that she was telling the truth and had indeed put in a lot of hard work when practicing calligraphy.
Chen Che sincerely bowed his head and admitted his mistake: "Class monitor, I believe you this time."
"Hmph." Chen Sui proudly raised her head.
However, Chen Che didn't lose out at all. He saw her hands this time, and he'll find another reason to see her feet next time.
Returning to the content, there aren't any major problems. Just cut out some words that are too subjective and emotional, and it'll be pretty much done.
After Chen Sui rewrote it again, the two of them set off for the administration building.
In his office on the second floor of the administration building, Wu Wei was sitting in his office chair handling his work. His main position was director of the Logistics Management Department, and he was also the director of the school's Professional Ethics Committee.
However, the latter is a virtual organization, and I only hold a nominal position, usually responsible for organizing some campus anti-corruption education activities.
"Knock knock knock." A knock suddenly sounded at the office door.
"Please come in," Wu Wei replied, looking up, not paying much attention.
Two students, a boy and a girl, walked in. The boy was handsome and the girl was pretty, but one had a calm expression and the other a serious and aloof one.
"Hello everyone, what can I do for you?"
Chen Sui spoke first: "Hello, are you Teacher Wu?"
"Yes, that's me." Wu Wei nodded.
Chen Sui glanced at Chen Che, then stuck to her own style and went straight to the point:
"Teacher Wu, my name is Chen Sui."
I want to report teacher Sun Ning for misconduct and abuse of power for personal gain.
Wu Wei didn't react for a moment, nodding: "Oh... um?... What?!"
Half an hour later, Chen Sui placed a document on Wu Wei's desk, recording the events of the day on letter paper. Her handwriting was neat and beautiful, just like her, which seemed to make the story seem more credible.
At first, Wu Wei didn't take it seriously, but the more he listened, the more serious his expression became. He held the materials and examined them for a long time before he finally made up his mind.
This is a very big deal.
Wu carefully looked at it again before answering seriously, "Boys, I need to investigate and verify this matter before I can give you an answer."
Chen Che wasn't surprised; this was the proper procedure, and it was time for him to step in: "Teacher Wu, I also recorded what happened that day. Add me as a friend, and I can send it to you."
It's a pity the video recording was too dramatic; otherwise, it would have definitely put Sun Ning in a very difficult position.
"Is there still a recording?" Wu Wei was quite surprised. He didn't expect a college student to be so vigilant and resistant. Could it be that he was still recording?
With a recording as evidence, you can save yourself the trouble of conducting an investigation.
Wu Wei thought for a moment and said seriously, "Then you two should go back first. It must be quite upsetting for you to encounter something like this. I will handle it as soon as possible and give you an answer."
Chen Che and Chen Sui thought about what they needed to say and did, and now all that was left was to wait for the results. Then they both said, "Thank you for your hard work, teacher."
Wu Wei sighed as he watched the two leave the office.
To be honest, this was the first time he had ever dealt with something like this.
Firstly, because the overall atmosphere at the school is quite good, and I haven't encountered anything like this before.
Secondly, it's because someone has nothing better to do than report it.
Thirdly, I've been taking a rather laid-back approach to my part-time job as director.
After all, there was no extra subsidy for doing this job.
If you're too serious with people, they'll be scared. They'll see you like a sieve, trembling with fear. How can you have normal interpersonal interactions then?
That's too casual. If you investigate based on hearsay and unsubstantiated rumors, you'll end up offending people when they ask where the clues came from.
If it's just a baseless rumor, then that's a good thing. What if they actually find something?
Moreover, I usually only handle publicity work. The last time someone reported me was during the promotion election. After all, where would so many people come from? Aren't they all you guys?
Sigh, it's so hard to be a person.
Wu Wei sighed, picked up his phone and called Sun Ning: "Sun, come over here in a bit."
At this moment, Sun Ning is eating in the faculty and staff canteen. It's the same old dishes: braised beef with potatoes, braised shrimp, curry chicken, and corn and pork rib soup. She's tired of eating them.
Having received a call from Wu Wei, and still unaware of what had happened, she strolled leisurely toward the administration building.
If Chen Che and Chen Sui were still present when they arrived at Wu Wei's office, they would probably have been terrified by his first words.
Sun Ning leaned close and sat opposite Wu Wei, calling out, "Brother."