Zhou Xiulan frowned slightly. She had interacted with the principal quite a bit; normally, when he used that tone, there was truly no room for negotiation.
Moreover, there were practically no outsiders present, and she knew the principal might soon be promoted. Yet even with her, one of his "meritorious subordinates," making a personal appeal, the principal refused to budge. It seemed very unlikely that Chen Muye would be allowed back on campus.
Knowing how it would end, Zhou Xiulan did not waste any more time with the principal. Since the principal route was a dead end, her only option was to talk to Li Shujin's family. She refused to believe Li Shujin's parents would agree to let her drop out.
Chapter 35