NABC Chapter 392: 392: Half the Responsibility
Chapter 392: 392: Half the Responsibility
Chapter 392: Chapter 392: Half the Responsibility
“Switching departments is fine, but why is the compensation so much?” Lan Yudie asked.
“Exactly!” Chen Aiguo nodded and said, “Half a million is indeed a bit much, but on second thought, it’s not too much, considering it has ruined someone’s life, and even their future prospects. Don’t you think this is somewhat wrong?”
Lan Yudie sighed and then said, “Is the school willing to foot the bill for this?”
“The school is discussing it!” Chen Aiguo glanced at Lan Yudie and said, “Additionally, I would like to talk to Xiao Han. After all, he is the root cause of the matter. It should also be him who ends this matter, shouldn’t it?”
“Xiao Han is just a child; how can he bear such a burden!” Lan Yudie hastily said.
“He is not a child!” Chen Aiguo laughed and then said, “Xiao Han has come of age now; he is already twenty years old. Therefore, he should pay the price for his actions.”
...
“This...” Lan Yudie fell silent.
Director Liu hurriedly said, “Principal Chen, you are right. This matter should indeed be handled this way. Xiao Han has come of age, and if we keep indulging him, he will never grow up. For a fledgling to grow, it must bear the pain of falling. Isn’t that so?”
Lan Yudie was stunned for a moment, nodded slightly, and then said, “Hmm, you are right.”
“Alright, let’s adjourn,” Chen Aiguo replied.
Director Liu left satisfied, and the other leaders also left the principal’s office. Only Lan Yudie stood alone in Chen Aiguo’s office, looking somewhat aggrieved. Chen Aiguo watched Lan Yudie with amusement and asked, “Xiao Lan, do you have anything else?”
“Principal Chen, don’t you think this is too unfair to Xiao Han?” Lan Yudie frowned.
“What’s unfair about it?” Chen Aiguo smiled and then said, “Life will always have its turbulence. Xiao Han is too sharp-edged, with too many corners. Not only can it hurt himself, but it’s also easy to hurt others. Therefore, we cannot always cover up his mistakes, but should also try to have him stand up and take responsibility.”
“But after all, he is just a student!” Lan Yudie said urgently.
“He is an adult now!” Chen Aiguo looked at Lan Yudie and said, “I am the principal of Shuimu University, so rest assured, I won’t do anything that would harm my own students. I hope you can understand.”
Lan Yudie took a deep breath and then said, “Alright.”
......
Lan Yudie left the principal’s office and immediately rushed to the boys’ dormitory.
In Dormitory 101.
Xiao Han was discussing the next strategy with Zhang Feng and the others. After all, the situation had become urgent. They had to make a choice.
“Let me handle this matter!” Xiao Han looked at everyone and said, “It wasn’t easy for you guys to get into Shuimu University, and I would feel guilty for the rest of my life if you were expelled because of this.”
“That won’t do.” Zhang Feng shook his head and said, “We all have a responsibility in this matter.”
“How does it not matter?” Lan Yudie glared at Xiao Han.
“Think about it, what is the purpose of studying?” Xiao Han smiled at Lan Yudie, then said, “Isn’t studying meant to help us improve our lives in society later on? And how do we improve our lives? Essentially it’s by creating a good financial foundation.”
Lan Yudie was stunned for a moment and awkwardly said, “What do you mean by that?”
“I mean, I can already earn money,” Xiao Han laughed. “Even if I don’t continue studying, I can still support myself. So whether or not I stay in school doesn’t make much difference to me!”
“You!” Lan Yudie frowned and said, “Why don’t you understand? School isn’t just about making money; it’s more about broadening your horizons and establishing the right outlook on life and values. Making money is important, sure, but what’s most important is a person’s temperament and knowledge. Understand?”
“I consider my temperament and knowledge to be not bad at all!” Xiao Han laughed heartily.
“Get out!” Lan Yudie snorted lightly.
“Xiao Yu, Principal Chen won’t expel me. Rest assured,” Xiao Han said with a smile.
“Why are you so sure?” Lan Yudie looked at Xiao Han with puzzlement.
“Because Principal Chen can’t bear to do it,” Xiao Han grinned.
“Hmph!” Lan Yudie snorted coldly, “So, you think just because Principal Chen dotes on you, you can do whatever you want?”
“No,” Xiao Han shook his head, then said, “I definitely don’t mean that!”
“Principal Chen will be looking to talk to you soon!” Lan Yudie spoke, “And if she does talk to you, what are you planning to say?”
“I’ll say what needs to be said!” Xiao Han replied, then added, “I do have fault in Huang Xiaolong’s case, but I don’t need to take all the responsibility. Even if Huang Family comes, my words would be the same. I can assume responsibility, but only half of it. Huang Xiaolong is not free from fault either. He can’t escape responsibility in this matter. If we’re going to talk about compensation, then let’s talk to them properly about it.”
“The Huang Family has already put forward a compensation claim,” Lan Yudie said. “They demand five hundred thousand in compensation and want the school to transfer Huang Xiaolong from the Physical Education Department to another department. Do you think you can do that?”
“I can sort out the compensation part,” Xiao Han smiled and said, “But asking for five hundred thousand is a bit too much. Even a human life isn’t seen to cost five hundred thousand, let alone a broken arm. Moreover, his arm isn’t even that serious. So at most, I can pay one hundred thousand. Take it or leave it. As for transferring departments, that’s up to Principal Chen, not my concern. If Principal Chen is willing to transfer him, then let it be. If not, that’s her business.”
“One hundred thousand?!” Lan Yudie was taken aback. Five hundred thousand was an outrageous sum; sometimes even a life lost in a car accident wouldn’t be priced so high. However, Huang Xiaolong had only lost an arm—how could he demand five hundred thousand? But still, paying only one hundred thousand seemed too little, didn’t it?
After a long thought, Lan Yudie still couldn’t decide what to say.
“Right!” Xiao Han nodded, “One hundred thousand is the cap, and if the Huang Family continues to be unreasonable, I’m afraid I won’t even give that much.”
“You... aren’t you being a bit too harsh?” Lan Yudie pursed her lips.
“Not harsh!” Xiao Han shook his head, then said, “Since the Huang Family considers me to be an adult accountable for my actions, then Huang Xiaolong, also an adult, should be responsible for his behavior. Thus, this one hundred thousand is simply my own share. Or let’s say breaking an arm should warrant a compensation of two hundred thousand. But responsibility should be halved. So Huang Xiaolong should bear one hundred thousand of it. I’ll pay the remaining hundred thousand!”
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