Golden Temptation – A Yuri Story - Chapter 52
“Why?”
“That… is a long story…”
“Ms. Gao Zhe, based on your performance, well… However, your relationship with student Liu Xinyu might be… a little too close. That could lead to… misunderstandings. Haha…” The principal spoke hesitantly.
Although the situation between Gao Zhe and Liu Xinyu could easily warrant expulsion for both, she was reluctant to let go of a teacher as outstanding as Gao Zhe.
“We’re both women, and we just get along well. There’s nothing strange about that, is there?”
“I understand, I understand. But since it’s just the two of us here, let me be frank. You and Liu Xinyu… you’ve been too careless.”
“Principal, what exactly… are you trying to say?”
“You two…”
Knock knock.
“Come in!”
“Principal, Dean Lin would like to see you.”
Before the principal could respond, Lin Jinyuan entered with Lin Hao uninvited.
“Principal, remember you said you wanted to meet that student? I brought him here. Oh! Mr. Gao, you’re here too? Perfect! We’ve also invited Liu Xinyu. She’ll be here shortly. Haha!”
“You—!” Gao Zhe stood up, facing Lin Jinyuan.
“What? Since everyone involved is here, it’ll be easier to resolve the issue, don’t you think, Ms. Gao?”
“Ahem—” The principal interrupted at just the right moment. “Everyone, please have a seat.”
“Ah, Principal, maybe we should wait until Liu Xinyu and her parents arrive. Then we can all discuss this together.”
“What? You—”
“Ms. Gao, is there a problem?”
“Dean Lin! You didn’t say you also invited Liu Xinyu’s parents!”
“You didn’t ask. Besides, Ms. Gao, why are you so agitated? The principal hasn’t even said anything. Young people these days really don’t understand proper conduct!”
“You—!”
“Enough! No more arguing. Ms. Gao, please calm down for now.”
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Liu Xinyu arrived with her parents. She hadn’t known Gao Zhe would be present and stood awkwardly by the door, looking lost and fragile.
“Since everyone is here, let’s discuss Liu Xinyu’s case.” After a brief greeting, the principal spoke in a calm tone.
“Regarding the recent incident of inappropriate messaging and physical altercation, since both parties were at fault and Liu Xinyu has shown a sincere attitude, we’ve decided on a disciplinary warning. Her grades and class standing will remain unaffected. However…” The principal paused and then continued, “There’s one more matter that needs clarification—your relationship with Ms. Gao.”
“I’m very close friends with Mr. Gao. We’re just…”
“But from what I’ve learned,” Lin Jinyuan interrupted, “Ms. Gao’s relationship with Liu Xinyu is clearly more than just friendship. You’re not just friends—you’re lovers. In fact, you’re in a same-s3x relationship!”
The words hit like a bombshell. Liu Xinyu’s parents were stunned. The word “homosexual” echoed repeatedly in their minds.
“That’s not true!” Liu Xinyu, suddenly exposed, was at a loss.
“Liu, I’m not making things up. There’s a witness. Lin, tell us what you saw—don’t leave out any details.”
“Yes. That day, another student and I took shelter from the rain in the teaching building. As we passed the Economics Department office, we saw…”
“Saw what?”
“We saw Ms. Gao and Liu inside…”
“Doing what?”
“They were… being intimate.”
“What?!”
“Calm down, Ms. Gao. I even saved a copy for you. Such beautiful memories deserve preservation, don’t they?” Lin Hao pulled out his phone and played a video for Liu Xinyu’s parents.
“This—!” Liu’s mother fainted on the spot.
Everyone scrambled to get her to the hospital. Watching her being wheeled into the emergency room, the group anxiously waited outside.
“Principal, I’m sorry. I know we’ve violated the school’s rules. If we’ve caused reputational damage to the school, I’m willing to resign. Please… please give Xinyu a chance. She’s still a child. You were the one who gave me this opportunity… I…”
“In my eyes, you’re both still just children… sigh.”
“Principal, tomorrow I’ll submit my formal resignation. Please take care.”
Then Gao Zhe turned to Liu Xinyu’s father.
“Uncle, I’m sorry. I’ve harmed Xinyu. You can punish me however you wish. But please believe me—I truly love her. I hope you’ll give me a chance. I swear I’ll—”
“What nonsense are you saying?! Give you a chance? After what you’ve done to our daughter, how can we ever show our faces again? Get out! Don’t ever come near her again! Get lost!”
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Gao Zhe really left.
Before leaving, she walked up to Liu Xinyu, who was already in tears.
“Xinyu, I’m sorry. I ruined everything.”
“Idiot! Why are you apologizing to everyone? I don’t want your apology! We didn’t do anything wrong! Why are they treating us like this?! Sob…”
Gao Zhe pulled Liu Xinyu tightly into her arms. Yes, what had they done wrong?
“Xinyu, don’t cry. Calm down. We didn’t do anything wrong. But… we shouldn’t see each other for a while. Take good care of your parents. Your father didn’t hit me—that’s a blessing. Please take care of yourself.”
“Shuangji! Are you leaving me? Are you abandoning me?”
“How could I? I will never give up on you! Trust me—I’ll find a way. Be good… I have to go.”
“No… please don’t go…”
“I love you, Xinyu. Think of me. I promise—we won’t be apart for long!”
“I love you too…”
“Alright, I’m going now.”
Gao Zhe reluctantly let go of Liu Xinyu and walked out of the hospital without looking back. Liu Xinyu slid down the wall and sobbed, watching her disappear.
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Gao Zhe resigned. Liu Xinyu stayed at C University and continued her studies. Over time, the incident was gradually forgotten. However, Liu Xinyu became withdrawn and quiet. The label of “lesbian” still followed her, and there were whispers—sometimes subtle, sometimes not.
But Liu Xinyu no longer cared.
“Let them talk. Their mouths are on their own faces.”
She had changed.
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Lin Hao lounged comfortably in the restaurant, savoring his dessert. Shen Yiling placed her coffee on the table and sat down casually across from him.
“Senior Lin, I didn’t expect you to stoop so low.”
Lin Hao didn’t even glance at her. “Hmph. Is this the first day you’ve met me?”
Stirring her coffee with elegance, Shen Yiling smirked. “Just a reminder—don’t take it too far. Or you might get burned.”
“Hmph. I’m leaving.”
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Every day, Liu Xinyu continued to spend time with Qiao Fei. Her parents, worried she might do something drastic, had asked Qiao Fei to keep her company. Looking at Liu Xinyu’s current state, Qiao Fei felt deeply concerned but didn’t know how to help.
Coming out with Gao Zhe had been a public ordeal. And what about her and Jing Xuan? What if her parents found out? What would happen?
“Fei’er, don’t worry about me. I’m doing well. Shuangji said she’ll find a way. I can’t just sit around—I need to fight for my happiness. At least now we don’t have to hide anymore. And there aren’t any pests buzzing around us either! It’s actually… kind of nice.”
“You really feel that way?”
“Mhm! Shuangji gave up her future so I could keep studying. Of course I have to treasure this chance. So, let’s work hard together. Once we have the skills and foundation, no one can stand in the way of our happiness.”