Chapter 988: Chapter 988: Face-Slapping! 3
She knew all along that these so-called masters of national culture were hypocrites, using the guise of benevolence and righteousness, yet they were the easiest to soften their hearts.
Seeing Ruan Shushu’s pitiful appearance, Pei Hong fell into a struggle within himself.
He could only imagine the pressure Ruan Shushu would face if this matter were exposed.
It would be akin to personally ruining her...
Yan Yuexian’s eyes rolled slightly, and she suddenly spoke coolly.
"How many candidates fail every year? If everyone did something like this, what fairness would be left in the world?
To do wrong and not bear responsibility, and to shed a few tears to shamelessly enjoy something that belongs to someone else? Poor Xia Weibao, everything should have been hers, but even now she’s kept in the dark.
Alas, it’s just pitiful to think about. Luckily, I accidentally got hold of her video, or she might never have known that her honor had become someone else’s?
The more I think about it, the more pitiful it is. Xia Weibao really is so naive, playing the piano with good intentions to help someone buy a piano, only to be secretly betrayed. Playing a tune of "Plum Blossom Three Strains" with nothing but goodwill, she probably never imagined that someone would secretly live-stream her performance, right?
Oh, how can this world be so unfair? My poor Baby, what a shame her talent was exploited. If she knew about this, how heartbroken she would be, how could she enter the National Studies Association with ease in the future?
Oh, it’s truly pitiful."
Yan Yuexian sighed continuously, her words never straying far from Xia Weibao.
She knew very well where Pei Hong’s weakness lay.
These masters of national studies, filled with compassion, have weathered many storms and treat fame and fortune lightly, focusing greatly on nurturing the younger generation.
If Ruan Shushu continued crying out like this, he would certainly soften.
At the same time, she also knew clearly where Pei Hong’s vulnerability was!
Xia Weibao was his weakness!
The Fuxi Finger Technique had been lost, with only a few fragmentary records throughout history. It was a national treasure, the essence of traditional culture!
How much Pei Hong valued it was evident from his attitude. Anyone skilled in the Fuxi Finger Technique was recruited into the National Studies Association.
Faced with such a rare talent as Xia Weibao, he could not possibly turn her away.
And Ruan Shushu was standing in for Xia Weibao’s name. If Xia Weibao found out, hmph.
Choose Xia Weibao or keep Ruan Shushu, that’s his decision to make.
Sure enough, after her words, the compassion that Pei Hong just felt vanished completely!
The level of Xia Weibao’s talent was astonishing just from watching a single video.
Compared to such a talent, Ruan Shushu couldn’t even measure up to a single finger!
Moreover, Yan Yuexian was right, getting an acceptance letter through connections was already unfair. If such a major mistake was still left unpunished, it would only foster such behavior in the future!
It must be stopped!
He must also give Xia Weibao justice!
The compassion in his eyes was replaced by sternness.
"Shushu, mistakes must be punished. This was never yours; all of it was stolen. The road of life is long, and you must walk it steadily. Unjust means can bring temporary gain but can’t secure you for life.
Your grades are good, so I won’t revoke the Imperial City University admission, and I hope you’ll work hard and honestly in the future.
Life is your own, and you must be responsible for yourself.
As for the National Studies Association, you don’t need to report there anymore, and stop calling me Master.
I won’t reveal your impersonation of Xia Weibao, so it won’t affect your reputation. Be wise and take care of yourself."