Quick Transmigration: Kitten's Healing Handbook - Chapter 73
Chapter 73: Light In The Cracks 6
Lin Yao remained silent, not responding. She remembered her Head Teacher saying something similar, that it was just a little prank between classmates, nothing to get worked up about. The Headmaster said the same thing. Maybe she really did have a problem…
Liu Youcai continued his lecture: “You were locked up and didn’t know how to call for help? You’re top of the grade, and yet you’re this foolish.
However, this time it was indeed the school’s negligence. The school covered your medical expenses, and the 1,000 dollar compensation money has been transferred to your mother.
We also spoke to your mother about your situation, but she seems busy and can’t come to the hospital for now. We brought your schoolbag and charged your mobile phone. Remember to call your mother to let her know you’re safe. ”
Lin Yao, with no money left and having lost a chance to win prize money, cautiously asked: “Teacher Liu, can’t you just give the money to me? ”
“You are a minor, so this compensation money naturally needs to be kept by your guardian.
By the way, who took you to the Spare Equipment Room and locked you up? ” Liu Youcai saw Lin Yao’s confusion and added, “The surveillance that day was broken. ”
Lin Yao shook her head: “That person covered my eyes from behind and dragged me away. I don’t know who it was…”
The fact that the surveillance happened to be broken that day means that even if she tells the truth now, without evidence, it may not be believed, and she might even be accused in return.
In addition, she had previously told her Head Teacher about being bullied and received no help, and was bullied even worse. She didn’t dare to gamble on whether Liu Youcai was fair. At least, from his words, she didn’t feel his trust or kindness.
Liu Youcai didn’t expect Lin Yao to say “I don’t know,” but this was good. If things got bigger and affected the school’s image, next year’s enrollment might be affected.
“If you think of any clues later, you can tell your teacher. The school still has work to do, so I’ll go first. ”
“Thank you, Teacher. Goodbye, Teacher. ”
After the teacher left, Lin Yao picked up her mobile phone. No missed calls, no unread messages… She was hospitalized, and her mother knew but didn’t care. The phone screen remained dark. She told herself over and over that this was normal, that it had always been like this.
Lin Yao wasn’t actually injured. The doctor’s medical terminology basically meant she had fainted from hunger.
It was simply because she was malnourished and had self-harmed, leading to a judgment that she might have a mental illness. Besides daily IV drips and vitamins, she was visited by a psychologist.
Lin Yao was very resistant to opening up her pain to a complete stranger. Moreover, the psychologist wasn’t genuinely trying to understand her; it was just her job and profession. Perhaps after hearing her story, the doctor would superficially comfort and console her, but in reality, she might think, like Teacher Liu, that Lin Yao was just too weak, that she deserved it…
She was already exhausted and didn’t want to guess the intentions and purposes of strangers: “Doctor, the final exams are coming soon. Can I be discharged? ”
After three whole days of trying, the psychologist hadn’t established good communication with Lin Yao. At this point, she couldn’t refuse Lin Yao’s request, because exams are very important for most students.
“You can be discharged this afternoon. Have your parent pick you up. ”
Lin Yao nodded. Watching the doctor leave the ward, she called her mother, but didn’t mention being discharged: “Mom, can you transfer some of the compensation money the school gave me? I didn’t get the prize money from the Math Competition, and I have no money for food. ”
“I know. Your teacher said you haven’t gone back to school yet. It’s just a Math Competition; don’t let it affect your final exams. ”
“I’ve talked to the doctor; I’m being discharged this afternoon. ”
The phone call ended. Lin Yao’s phone showed that Su Laidi had transferred her 300 dollars. Something was better than nothing. If her tuition fees for next semester weren’t enough, she would find a way. She wasn’t a child laborer anymore; she could find a part-time job during the holidays.
When she returned to school, it was almost time for school to end. Lin Yao went straight back to the dormitory, habitually cleaned her bed and desk of trash, and began preparing review notes for Ling Sheng and Xu Qiuran. It’s better to be prepared. She only hoped that everything would be calm until the exams…
Soon, Xu Qiuran returned to the dormitory. Seeing Lin Yao back, she reached out and pinched her shoulder: “You didn’t talk, did you, good student. ”
“No. ”
Having not received any punishment, Xu Qiuran knew that Lin Yao probably hadn’t given her up: “You’re smart. But even if you did report it, it wouldn’t have worked. The surveillance was deleted; you have no evidence. ”
Xu Qiuran proudly returned to her bed and started watching dramas on her mobile phone. She learned new ways to torment people from the show and planned to share them with Ling Sheng and see how to implement them.
On Christmas Eve, Xu Qiuran bought apples for all the classmates, saying they symbolized peace. Only Lin Yao’s desk was filled with rotten apples.
Amidst the classmates’ curious gazes, Lin Yao silently collected the trash from her desk, including the rotten apples, put them in a garbage bag, wiped it clean with a paper towel, and threw it in the trash can on the stairs.
Lin Yao felt that she was used to this level of bullying; today was just a change in the kind of trash.
Ling Sheng saw Lin Yao return to the classroom and said: “Tonight is Christmas Eve. This Young Master had my home prepare a lot of food. It’ll be sent to the school Dining Hall tonight. All the classmates in the class will have a dinner together, play some games, and relax before the final exams. Those who can’t come must report to This Young Master beforehand. ”
“Yay! ” The classmates were all very happy; they were tired of eating in the Dining Hall!
Lin Yao didn’t want to go, but she knew she had no right to refuse.
During dinner, Lin Yao deliberately found the most secluded corner to sit. There wasn’t much to choose from here, but compared to the food, safely getting through tonight and returning to the dormitory was more important.
This was all planned by Ling Sheng and Xu Qiuran to bully Lin Yao. No matter where she hid, she couldn’t escape.
After dinner, Xu Qiuran suggested playing Truth or Dare, with the rule that you couldn’t choose Truth twice in a row. If the previous person chose Truth, the next person had to choose Dare.
As the one who proposed the game, Xu Qiuran was the first to choose Dare. Ling Sheng designated her dare to be scolding a teacher in front of everyone.
This was quite exciting for the students. After Xu Qiuran completed her dare, she chose the next person, a young lady she had previously arranged with: “Truth or Dare? ”
“I choose Truth. ”
“Do you have someone you fantasize about at night? ”
The question instantly livened up the atmosphere.
This was all prearranged. Although the girl’s face flushed slightly, she didn’t hesitate and frankly answered yes.
Now it was time for the main event. The girl chose Lin Yao, who now had to do a dare.