Chapter 1057: Conditions

As the director was halfway through his sentence, he looked like he’d seen a ghost, staring at Ye Wanting who had suddenly appeared behind him.

He instinctively pulled back the key.

His expression was slightly unnatural, “What are you doing here?”

Ye Wanting wasn’t a fool; although shocked, she still asked, “Director, have I lost my exchange student spot?”

The director couldn’t answer her.

The vice-principal patted his shoulder, “Sooner or later the child must know, we can’t hide it for long, she’s young, speak gently.

I have other matters to attend to.”

Director: “…”

So you’re not the one delivering the harsh news!

After the vice-principal left, the director sighed, “Come in with me.”

Ye Wanting obediently stood behind the director, waiting for him to open the door, and followed him inside after he walked in.

“Close the door, please.”

She turned around to close the door.

The director took a paper cup, poured some hot water and placed it on the table, pointing to a chair, “Sit down, I’ll explain slowly.”

Ye Wanting then sat down.

The director was actually waiting for her to ask on her own, but she remained silent, her expression did not show how deeply affected she was, yet this indeed made him feel quite sympathetic.

Considering she had excellent grades and brought honor to the school before, the director softened his tone a bit.

“Originally, there was a spot for you, and we had already submitted your application, but then the hospital incident happened.

The opposing school heard about it and insisted on replacing you.

Both your professor and I have tried to negotiate, but there’s really nothing we can do.”

Ye Wanting’s lips were bitten so hard they turned pale, “But it’s been clarified.”

“Yes, it’s been clarified!

But they have preconceived notions, thinking your personal conduct is questionable.

Wanting, ah—”

The director rightly lowered his voice, “This is how society is; sometimes a dirty label stuck on you truly cannot be removed.”

Ye Wanting felt complete despair, struggling to find words.

After a long pause, she finally said, “Really…

there’s no chance?”

The director didn’t drink a sip; he gave her an astonished look.

He expected her to protest, but he didn’t think she would accept it so quickly.

“It’s impossible this year.

Perhaps next year, once the commotion settles, I can submit your name again.

There will be exchange student spots next year too.

Can you wait?”

Ye Wanting’s face turned paler and paler.

How could she wait anymore?

Overwhelming news weighed her down, suffocating her.

Even though the allergy incident with the girl in the hospital was clarified, few people spoke in her defense.

Some even condemned Ye Wanting as ruthless for exposing it, not giving the college entrance exam candidates a way to survive.

But who would offer her a lifeline?

After finally being able to leave this place, she could switch to a different way of living, yet fate had dealt her a heavy blow.

What should she do, what should she do…

Outside, Yaen Chi leaned against the wall, bent at the waist, and struck the lighter several times before it ignited.

He sheltered the flame with his hand, bringing it to his mouth to light a cigarette.

With the first inhale, he coughed harshly, stretching his lips thin, then took another drag, holding back, before gripping the cigarette between his lips.

Turning his head slightly, he glanced twice at the tightly shut office door.

Inside, there was no sound.

He paused for a moment before heading down the corridor, pulling out his phone to dial a number.

It didn’t ring for long before it was answered, and Yaen Chi quickly spoke, “Grandfather, I promise to return this year, but I have one condition.”

Chief of Staff Li suppressed a breath, his voice deep and resonant, “No illegal acts!”

Yaen Chi chuckled, “Not illegal, it’s a small favor.”

“Then let’s hear it,” the Chief warily replied.

After listening to Yaen Chi’s request, he remained silent for a long time before agreeing.