Xia Shiya’s expression darkened as she said, “Director of Student Affairs, thank you for your concern, but I’ll handle my own matters. I won’t trouble you.”
“Is that so?” The Director of Student Affairs chuckled twice. “But I heard your mother’s condition isn’t good. If you don’t find a kidney donor soon, it’ll be too late. Are you sure you don’t need help?”
Hearing this, Xia Shiya’s face turned even uglier, and Qin Xiao’s figure flashed in her mind. “I’m fine. I don’t need anyone’s help,” she said impatiently.
How could she not understand what the Director of Student Affairs was thinking? And with Qin Xiao around, wasn’t that a better option? At least Qin Xiao was her student—he wouldn’t cross the line like the Director of Student Affairs might.
Seeing Xia Shiya’s lack of cooperation, the Director of Student Affairs grew tired of talking. In a couple of days, he would see whether she could still act this tough.
Just then, Xia Shiya’s phone rang—it was a call from the hospital. “Miss Xia, your mother’s condition has worsened. Please come handle it as soon as possible. If this drags on, there’s nothing more we can do!”
Hearing this, Xia Shiya’s face turned completely pale. She didn’t expect her mother’s condition to worsen again, and despair washed over her.
Seeing her reaction, the Director of Student Affairs immediately smirked. “Miss Xia, what’s wrong? Something happened to your mother?”
His words snapped Xia Shiya back to her senses. Looking at his greasy, self-satisfied smile made her feel nauseated. “I said I don’t need you worrying about my business!”
Seeing her still being so uncooperative, the Director of Student Affairs snapped, “Xia Shiya, you’ve had serious issues lately. The school is evaluating teachers right now—you wouldn’t want to get fired, would you?”
“If you get fired now, who knows what new trouble that will bring you?”
Hearing this, Xia Shiya clenched her teeth in anger. How could she not know what he meant?
Her reaction only emboldened the Director of Student Affairs. “Hehe, don’t be mad, Miss Xia. This matter is actually easy to solve. I can take care of it on my end.”
Xia Shiya almost burst with anger. “Don’t even think about it. I have things to do today. I don’t have time!”
The Director of Student Affairs laughed. “Miss Xia, you’re misunderstanding. It’s just a meal. You can choose the place. I won’t do anything inappropriate.”
Hearing this, Xia Shiya fell silent. If it really was just a meal, she could accept that. She knew that if she didn’t compromise even a little, even if she didn’t need his help, he could still make trouble for her anytime. And since she picked the place, she didn’t have to worry about him doing anything.
Still, she was very uneasy. But what choice did she have? The Director of Student Affairs could truly pull something during the classification process, and she might lose her job entirely.
Outside, Qin Xiao had seen enough and pushed the door open. “You seem to have so much time and money. How about treating me to a meal instead?”
Hearing this, the Director of Student Affairs turned furious as he snapped, “Who’s being rude—are you… Qin Xiao? Why are you here? You need something from Miss Xia?”
He had planned to explode, but when he saw it was Qin Xiao, his anger vanished, replaced by fawning flattery.
Qin Xiao glanced at him. “Yeah, I’m here for Miss Xia. Didn’t expect you to be this relaxed and free.”
Hearing the tone that sounded like that of a superior, the Director of Student Affairs could only smile awkwardly. “No, no. I’m handling the teachers’ classification process, so I came to discuss it with Miss Xia. Nothing else!”
Qin Xiao couldn’t be bothered to listen to his nonsense. Although nothing would have happened today, it was only because the protagonist, the so‑called Divine Doctor Dragon Emperor, would have shown up to foil this scheme and act the hero. That would have awakened affection in Xia Shiya again, pushing her back toward the protagonist.
How could Qin Xiao let that happen? Not a chance.
“Then you can leave. I’ll help you complete this task.”
“Uh…” The Director of Student Affairs’ face stiffened. “Qin Xiao, this isn’t really appropriate… it’s a matter for us teachers—”
Qin Xiao frowned. “Did your ears go deaf? If you want to eat with Miss Xia, just tell me. I’ll approve it. If not, you can leave.”
Seeing Qin Xiao acting like this, the Director of Student Affairs didn’t dare argue. He felt unwilling—he had almost secured the dinner, and suddenly Qin Xiao appeared and ruined everything. New chapters come out on novelping dot com first.
But he had no choice. Qin Xiao’s brother, Qin Lin, was the school’s majority shareholder. As the Director of Student Affairs, he didn’t dare refuse anything. He couldn’t even touch Qin Xiao if he wanted to.
After he left, Xia Shiya breathed a sigh of relief and said gratefully, “Qin Xiao, thank you!”
Qin Xiao shrugged. “It’s nothing. I was just passing by and saw you were being bullied, so I thought I’d help.”
“But since your trouble is solved, I’ll head back to class.”
Hearing this, Xia Shiya panicked. She had been thinking of how to ask him for help—wasn’t this the perfect chance? If Qin Xiao didn’t help her, what could she do? She truly had no solution, especially after the hospital’s call—her mind was a mess.
“Qin Xiao…” Xia Shiya called out, but then couldn’t continue.
Qin Xiao turned around and saw her anxious expression, finding it amusing. He thought she could endure, but apparently not.
“What is it, Miss Xia? Do you need something?”
Seeing his puzzled expression, Xia Shiya bit her lip and said with difficulty, “Can you… help me? The hospital called. My mom’s condition has worsened.”
Qin Xiao inwardly laughed, but outwardly frowned and said with difficulty, “Miss Xia, I heard your situation just now, but this is really difficult for me.”
“I’m just a student. I don’t have the ability to help. I’m afraid I can’t do anything.”
Hearing this, Xia Shiya grew anxious. “Qin Xiao, isn’t your brother the chairman of Qin Corporation? Can you talk to him?”
“This really isn’t appropriate.” Qin Xiao pretended to struggle. “I’m still in school. I can’t interfere in my brother’s affairs. Miss Xia, you’re putting me in a difficult spot.”
Hearing this, Xia Shiya seethed inside. Difficult, my foot. If it were anyone else, fine—but what kind of family was the Qin Family?
This matter was nothing to Qin Lin—less than nothing. One word from Qin Xiao and the entire hospital would move instantly.