Tang Yi was simple, but not foolish.
How could she not hear the sarcasm in Teacher Yu’s words?
Tang Yi did not respond.
Teacher Yu, seemingly looking for excitement, glanced at Tang Yi and then headed to the conference room.
Tang Yi was new and not yet familiar with the school, nor did she know where the conference room was.
Tang Yi wanted to ask other teachers, but it was evident that they were all ostracizing her.
Even if she asked, they wouldn't tell her, or they would deliberately give her the wrong directions.
Tang Yi felt that working here for five years would be truly agonizing. She had only been here a few days and was already being collectively isolated by the teachers. This made her feel quite unhappy.
Tang Yi fumbled her way around and finally found the conference room.
However, by the time Tang Yi arrived, the meeting had already started. Seeing Tang Yi arrive so late, the principal’s face fell. Even before marrying Mr. Mo, she was already disregarding the principal’s words.
The principal was certainly angry.
He snorted coldly and said, "Teacher Tang, why are you so late? You have no sense of time at all."
Tang Yi wished she had a sense of time, but she was new, unfamiliar with the school, didn't know where the conference room was, and no one guided her or told her. How could she have a sense of time?
It was a miracle she found her way here at all.
Tang Yi’s temper flared. She looked at the principal and said curtly, "This is just how I am. If you don't like it, you can fire me."
Tang Yi's words left the principal speechless.
Fire Tang Yi? What a joke.
Mr. Mo had assumed Tang Yi was docile and wouldn't talk back.
He hadn't expected Tang Yi to be so sharp-tongued, somewhat reminiscent of Yu Gui Lan.
In the past, Yu Gui Lan had also been very docile, deceiving him into thinking she was extremely easygoing. However, he had unexpectedly discovered that Yu Gui Lan could also argue back and was not docile at all.
Even Tang Yi's subtle movements were identical to Yu Gui Lan's.
This warmed Mr. Mo's heart, and the corners of his mouth curved upward unconsciously.
Although Mr. Mo’s smile was not very obvious, he frequently visited the school, and the teachers and principal had witnessed his usual stoic demeanor. Therefore, they still noticed his smile.
The principal wished he could die of embarrassment on the spot.
He had just reprimanded Tang Yi.
What if Mr. Mo held him accountable?
Although Tang Yi talking back had displeased the principal, and he had intended to continue scolding her, seeing Mr. Mo's attitude, he dared not make any rash moves.
He could only feel aggrieved.
Teacher Yu scoffed inwardly. A vixen is a vixen, capable of such drastic actions yet still earning Mr. Mo’s affection.
Teacher Yu immediately said unpleasantly, "Teacher Tang, apologize to Mr. Mo quickly. Say you didn't do it intentionally. Mr. Mo is very magnanimous; he won't blame you."
Although Teacher Yu's words seemed to plead for Tang Yi, anyone intelligent could perceive that she was positioning herself as Mr. Mo's woman, speaking on his behalf to guide Tang Yi.
Tang Yi was already in a bad mood, and hearing this made her feel even worse.
She was not wrong. Even if Mo Shao Xuan went missing, it wasn't her fault. She couldn't keep an eye on Mo Shao Xuan twenty-four hours a day and have no time for herself.
Therefore, Tang Yi refused to admit she was wrong.
Seeing Tang Yi's attitude, the principal found it difficult to continue reprimanding her.
Tang Yi saw an empty seat next to Teacher Yu and was about to sit down.
Mr. Mo spoke, "Teacher Tang, sit next to me."
After speaking, he gave the other teachers a look, signaling them to be sensible and make space for Tang Yi.
If it weren't for Mr. Mo's entanglement, Tang Yi wouldn't have been misunderstood and wouldn't be having such an agonizing time.
Therefore, Tang Yi's expression was extremely displeased, and she had no desire to sit next to Mr. Mo.
Tang Yi said faintly, "I'm allergic to men. I'll sit here."
Everyone…
Teacher Yu muttered under her breath, "Allergic to men, yet she's so close to Mr. Mo. So manipulative."
"I've called everyone here today to discuss something I want to tell you all."
Mr. Mo spoke calmly.
After speaking, he swept his gaze over Tang Yi, then looked at Teacher Yu, before continuing, "I have repaired the surveillance system."
Upon hearing Mr. Mo's words, Teacher Yu's expression turned even more unsightly.
Meanwhile, Teacher Yu, beside her, preemptively commanded, "Teacher Tang, apologize to Mr. Mo quickly. Say you didn't do it intentionally. Let this matter pass and don't escalate it; it's not good for anyone."
"Yes, Teacher Tang, this matter was caused by your negligence. Just apologize to Mr. Mo. Look how lenient he is with you; he shouldn't blame you."
They all spoke one after another, blaming Tang Yi.
Tang Yi knew very well that if she apologized today, it would solidify the assumption that Mo Shao Xuan's disappearance was her doing.
Why should she take the blame for something she didn't do?
Tang Yi was unhappy and unwilling to apologize.
So, she sat there, stubbornly refusing to bow her head and admit fault.
Another teacher, who was quite friendly with Teacher Yu, looked at Tang Yi and earnestly advised, "Teacher Tang, we are educators. We must set an example when we make mistakes. Otherwise, how can we educate the children?"
Seeing that Tang Yi refused to apologize, the principal did not dare to speak.
Anything more he said could be a mistake, so the principal remained silent, waiting for the other teachers to lecture Tang Yi.
The principal observed Mr. Mo’s expression from the side.
Seeing that Mr. Mo showed no expression,
The principal was unsure of Mr. Mo's true thoughts.
Suddenly, Mr. Mo’s phone rang. Looking at the caller ID, Mr. Mo walked aside to answer the call.
It was unclear who called Mr. Mo or what was said on the other end. Mr. Mo simply responded with a soft "Mm."
After hanging up, Mr. Mo returned to his seat.
He surveyed Tang Yi, and his expression turned extremely grim.
Everyone assumed Mr. Mo was angry with Tang Yi. It seemed Tang Yi had truly infuriated Mr. Mo, and marrying into wealth would now be impossible for her.
Everyone was waiting to see Tang Yi make a fool of herself.
Suddenly, changing the topic, Mr. Mo asked, "Teacher Yu, can you give me an explanation? Why did you do this?"
Everyone present was stunned by Mr. Mo's words.
Shouldn't he be reprimanding Tang Yi? Why was the focus suddenly shifting to Teacher Yu?