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"Alright, you go in and comfort Yingzi first. I'll take care of Song Qian here." Su Chang interrupted Qiao Weidong directly.
Qiao Weidong looked at Song Qian, then at Su Chang. Although he was a little worried, he nodded firmly when he thought of Qiao Yingzi.
"Thank you for your help, Teacher Su."
"No need for 680, go in and comfort Yingzi properly." Su Chang waved his hand, pushed Qiao Weidong inside, and then closed the door again, blocking the entrance.
Seeing Song Qian rushing towards him, Su Chang said coldly, "Song Qian, I'm not Qiao Weidong. I'm warning you, this is my home. If you try to break into my home, I have the right to fight back."
"You..." Song Qian wanted to say something, but she was frightened by Su Chang's cold gaze. She snorted and then went to the side to make a phone call to someone.
Su Chang didn't stop him. He wasn't afraid even if the police were called, since Qiao Weidong was inside. He couldn't be considered to have abducted a minor.
Security guards also took the opportunity to evacuate the onlookers in the vicinity.
Su Chang's home.
As soon as Qiao Weidong entered the room, he saw Qiao Yingzi squatting on the ground, staring at him with a wronged expression. He felt a pang of pain in his heart and immediately rushed over to hug Qiao Yingzi tightly.
"Yingzi, I'm sorry! It's all Daddy's fault!"
"Daddy!" Qiao Yingzi hugged Qiao Weidong tightly and started sobbing.
"Yingzi, come on, Daddy will take you back to Daddy's house. You can live with Daddy from now on, okay?" Qiao Weidong said after Qiao Yingzi had cried for a while.
Qiao Yingzi did not rush to agree, but instead lowered her head and pondered. Qiao Weidong did not urge her either, but held Qiao Yingzi tightly beside him. This time, however, he was determined not to let Song Qian run wild anymore.
"Dad, how about we just let it go this time? But for university, I want to apply to Nanjing University to study astronomy." Qiao Yingzi was still a little reluctant to part with Song Qian. After all, although Qiao Weidong would treat her well, she couldn't let go of Song Qian's years of nurturing kindness.
“But… Yingzi… your mother…” Qiao Weidong said hesitantly. Of course, Qiao Weidong could understand Qiao Yingzi’s choice, but he was still a little worried.
Chapter 147 Tong Wenjie
"Dad, let it go this time. If Mom does this again, I'll move in with you, okay?" Qiao Yingzi had vented her anger enough and was now comforting Qiao Weidong.
"Alright! Then Daddy will come to see you more often in the future." Qiao Weidong had no choice but to nod in agreement.
Just as the two got up to leave, they suddenly heard Song Qian's voice again from outside, and they immediately stopped in their tracks.
Outside the door, Su Chang was bored while standing guard at the door when Song Qian suddenly walked over with a couple.
"Wenjie, it's him! He won't let me see Yingzi!" Song Qian said angrily, pointing at Su Chang.
Su Chang then recognized the people who had arrived: Fang Yifan's parents, Tong Wenjie and Fang Yuan. Su Chang realized she hadn't signed in yet, so she immediately checked in.
Su Chang also gained a lot from this sign-in session, receiving a lawyer's license as a gift for mastering law, a lawyer's license for mastering game design, a senior accountant qualification certificate, an accounting firm, and a security company called "Fire Shield".
Su Chang's eyes lit up when he saw the security company. He didn't care about himself, but his women had always lacked protection. This time, he could arrange some for them. But before Su Chang could take a closer look, Fang Yuan greeted him with a big smile.
"Hello! Teacher Su, I am Fang Yuan, Fang Yifan's father. I have heard Fang Yifan mention you a lot this past month, and his grades have improved. I am very grateful to you."
As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face, so Su Chang waved his hand with a smile and said, "Hello! Fang Yifan's father, Fang Yifan is actually very smart. As long as we cultivate his interests, his grades won't be too bad. Besides, this is what I, as a teacher, should do."
"Teacher Su, look at what you're saying! We have to thank you for this. You have no idea how worried we were about Fang Yifan's grades, but nothing worked. Luckily, we met you, and our Fanfan's grades have finally improved," Tong Wenjie said with a smile.
"No, Wenjie..." Seeing that Tong Wenjie was actually trying to get on Su Chang's good side, Song Qian was immediately unhappy. So she tugged at Tong Wenjie's arm, wanting to say something, but Tong Wenjie patted her arm and gave her a reassuring look.
After calming Song Qian down, Tong Wenjie looked at Su Chang again and said, "Teacher Su, you see, I know Song Qian shouldn't have hit Yingzi, but I know Song Qian. She loves Yingzi more than anyone else, and she definitely didn't hit her on purpose. Could you let her go in and talk to Yingzi? After all, they are mother and daughter, and things need to be resolved, don't they?"
Su Chang nodded, then said, "Yifan's mother, I don't deny that Song Qian definitely loves Yingzi, but I don't think that just because she loves Yingzi, she will necessarily be good to Yingzi..."
"No, Su Chang, what do you mean? Why wouldn't I really be good to Yingzi? I'm her biological mother, of course I'd be good to her!" Hearing Su Chang's words, Song Qian couldn't hold back any longer and roared again.
Su Chang just sneered and continued, "Song Qian, is what you mean by being good to Yingzi really for Yingzi's own good? Do you remember what I said that day? Children's grades are only one aspect; their physical and mental health is even more important."
Hearing this, Tong Wenjie and Fang Yuan both nodded in agreement. Although Song Qian disagreed with Su Chang's point of view, she remained silent. All she wanted to do now was take Qiao Yingzi home.
"Song Qian, you're too controlling. You want everyone to follow your plans. Do you know how much this will make Qiao Yingzi feel? In the long run, she'll develop depression, and this is what you call being good to her?"
“Su Chang, stop exaggerating. I’ve taught so many outstanding students, especially Ding Yi, who got into Tsinghua University last year. They’re all doing great. Why is it that Yingzi is different? And how am I being controlling?” Song Qian retorted vehemently.
Su Chang sneered. He originally wanted to wait until Ding Yi arrived according to the script before bringing this up, but since Song Qian had brought it up now, Su Chang had nothing to hide.
"Song Qian, let's put aside your teaching abilities for now, but you said Ding Yi and the others are all very good. Have you looked into them? Have you communicated with them? Do you know how they are doing now?"
"Nonsense, with so many students, how could I have time to know all this? Since they got into good universities, of course they'll have bright futures. Needless to say." Song Qian completely scoffed at Su Chang's words.
“Okay, Song Qian, I don’t really know the other students, but I do know a little about this Ding Yi you mentioned. He originally liked geology and wanted to go to a geological university, but because of your and his parents’ strong insistence that he apply to Tsinghua University’s finance program, Ding Yi has now developed depression and has dropped out of school.” Su Chang remembered this part vividly. Wasn’t Qiao Yingzi just a carbon copy of Ding Yi?
"Impossible, how could you know?" Although Song Qian wanted to say that Su Chang was lying, the information he had given earlier was all correct, and she couldn't lie through her teeth.
"It's actually quite simple. We can just go to his house and ask him, right?" Su Chang said nonchalantly.
"Creak..."
"Teacher Su, is what you said true? Yingzi also has depression?" Qiao Weidong, who had been listening behind the door, could no longer hold back and opened the door to run out.
"Whether Yingzi is healthy or not is actually very simple. Just go see a psychologist. And you don't need to worry about hurting Qiao Yingzi at all, because the earlier it is discovered, the easier it is to solve. Once it gets to the point where Ding Yi is, you will only regret it."
“Alright, Song Qian, let’s go. Take us to the Ding family’s house. If what Teacher Su said is true, then we really need to have a serious talk about custody.” Qiao Yingzi originally wanted to stop Qiao Weidong, but seeing Su Chang shaking her head at her, Qiao Yingzi had no choice but to stand beside Qiao Weidong.
"That's impossible. I won't take you to the Ding family's place. Su Chang, you're just talking nonsense." Song Qian's expression was clearly flustered. Although she didn't want to believe it was true, she felt that Su Chang wouldn't lie. After all, such a lie was meaningless and would be cleared up with an investigation.
“Song Qian, it’s okay if you don’t take us. I’ll investigate myself. For now, Yingzi, come home with me for a while. If there’s a real problem, we’ll see each other in court.” Qiao Weidong absolutely wouldn’t allow Qiao Yingzi to stay with Song Qian any longer. If Qiao Yingzi really had severe depression, he would regret it deeply.
"Impossible, Yingzi is mine, she can't go with you."
"Song Qian, calm down." Tong Wenjie sensed that something was wrong with Song Qian and immediately went to persuade her.
"Yingzi, tell me, do you still want your mother? You are my only one. How can you bear to leave her?" Song Qian ignored Tong Wenjie and Qiao Weidong and instead looked at Qiao Yingzi.
Qiao Yingzi looked at her mother and was clearly moved. At this moment, Qiao Weidong grabbed Qiao Yingzi.
"Song Qian, I will take Yingzi for a check-up and investigate Ding Yi's matter. If Yingzi is fine, I will send her back safely. Otherwise..." Although Qiao Weidong did not finish speaking, everyone present understood his meaning.
"Yingzi, let's go!" Qiao Weidong was particularly forceful this time, pulling Qiao Yingzi away as she looked back every few steps.
Song Qian wanted to chase after her, but Su Chang blocked her way.
"Song Qian, is it even worth it for you to chase after her now? Don't you think you should reflect on your own actions? Besides, once you've investigated, you'll know whether I'm lying or not."
This time, Tong Wenjie didn't intend to help Song Qian either, and Fang Yuan had already hidden far away. After Qiao Weidong and Qiao Yingzi had gone far away, Su Chang went straight home to check the information of the security company and then arranged security personnel for her women.
The next morning, Su Chang arrived at school late because she had no classes.
As soon as Su Chang arrived at the school gate, she saw a disheveled woman arguing with the security guard. Su Chang felt the voice was familiar, so she walked over out of curiosity.
Upon closer inspection, Su Chang was startled to find that the woman was none other than Song Qian! Where was the refined elegance she had previously displayed?
At this moment, her skin was dull and yellowish, her eyes were red and swollen with large dark circles, and her hair was messy. She probably hadn't slept all night and hadn't tidied up before leaving home this morning.
Su Chang (Wang Qian's) would not pity Song Qian. He thought to himself, "There must be something hateful about a pitiful person. Think about how she treated Qiao Yingzi with cold violence, which drove Qiao Yingzi to jump into the sea."
Su Chang turned to walk into the school, but Song Qian spotted him and rushed over to block his way like a madwoman.
"Su Chang, give me back my Yingzi!" Song Qian roared at Su Chang, her voice sharp and piercing, as if it would puncture Su Chang's eardrums.
Upon hearing Song Qian's words, Su Chang frowned, secretly relieved that he hadn't taken pity on her earlier.
He said irritably, "Song Qian, are you mistaken? I didn't take Qiao Yingzi away. She left with her father. What does that have to do with me?"
Upon hearing Su Chang's words, Song Qian became even more agitated. Her eyes widened, bloodshot, and the muscles in her face contorted with rage.
"Su Chang, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have hit Yingzi; if it weren't for you, Yingzi wouldn't have gone with her father. You're the one who lost my Yingzi, you have to compensate me for my Yingzi!" Song Qian shouted frantically, waving her hands in the air as if trying to grab Su Chang.
Seeing Song Qian's state, Su Chang couldn't help but feel worried. He sensed that Song Qian seemed to be experiencing mental problems, and he dared not argue with her any further.
Chapter 148 Conversation
So, he calmly advised, "Song Qian, you should go back and get some rest, otherwise you'll scare Yingzi."
Song Qian seemed not to hear Su Chang's words. She continued to glare fiercely at Su Chang, muttering, "I don't care, Su Chang, give Yingzi back to me, or I'll never forgive you..."
Su Chang looked at Song Qian and couldn't help but feel a pang of pity. He knew that Song Qian had become like this because she loved Yingzi too much.
However, he also understood that Song Qian's love had become a form of harm, hurting not only Yingzi but also herself.
This is already a mental illness. People with a strong desire for control usually suffer from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or even schizophrenia. Although Su Chang cannot determine the specific illness she has, he is certain that Song Qian is indeed ill.
Su Chang sighed silently. Although he still had the Panacea Pill, he wasn't a saint and wouldn't risk his life for a complete stranger like Song Qian.
At this moment, the security guards arrived, and Su Chang walked around Song Qian towards the school, ignoring Song Qian's loud commotion.
When get out of class ended, Su Chang looked at Qiao Yingzi's sad expression and couldn't bear it.
He took a deep breath, walked towards Qiao Yingzi, and asked softly, "Yingzi, are you alright?"
Qiao Yingzi raised her head, her eyes filled with tears, and shook her head slightly.
Su Chang gently patted Qiao Yingzi's shoulder and comforted her, "Don't be sad, I'll help you."
Then, he asked Qiao Yingzi for Qiao Weidong's phone number.
Su Chang hesitated for a moment, holding her phone, before finally dialing Qiao Weidong's number. The phone rang twice before Qiao Weidong answered, his voice filled with anxiety: "Teacher Su, is something wrong with Yingzi?"
Su Chang quickly explained, "Qiao Weidong, don't worry, Yingzi is fine."
Qiao Weidong was relieved, then asked in confusion, "Teacher Su, is there something you need from me?"
Su Chang hesitated for a moment, then asked directly, "Yes, there is something I need to discuss with Song Qian. Do you have time?"
When he watched the original drama, he always felt that the scumbag Qiao Weidong always liked Song Qian. Otherwise, he wouldn't have given up the younger Xiao Meng and married Song Qian in the end. Although it was for Qiao Yingzi's sake, you can tell from his attitude towards Song Qian that it was completely different from his attitude towards Xiao Meng. It was clear that he had very deep feelings for her.
Sure enough, upon hearing Su Chang's words, Qiao Weidong immediately asked anxiously, "Song Qian? What happened to Song Qian?" His voice was full of concern and worry, and Su Chang could even imagine his anxious expression at that moment.
Su Chang said helplessly, "Alright, do you have time or not? Let's talk outside. We can't explain things clearly over the phone in just a few words." He felt that he had created trouble for himself again and couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
Qiao Weidong quickly replied, "Okay, Teacher Su, let's meet at the coffee shop next to Chunfeng Middle School, how about that? I'll be there in about half an hour."
"Okay, that's fine then. See you in half an hour." Su Chang readily agreed. He felt that he had a special connection with this coffee shop, as he was going to the same coffee shop again.
After hanging up the phone, Su Chang sighed softly. He felt a bit pathetic for meddling in other people's business, especially Song Qian's. But thinking of Qiao Yingzi, he could only compose himself and head towards the coffee shop outside the school. As for Song Qian, he didn't know where she was at the moment; she was definitely not at the school gate anymore.
Half an hour later, Qiao Weidong rushed into the coffee shop outside Chunfeng Middle School. Su Chang waved to him, and Qiao Weidong walked over quickly.
"Teacher Su, tell me, what's wrong with Song Qian?" Qiao Weidong asked impatiently as soon as he sat down, before he could even catch his breath.
Su Chang shook his head helplessly. He was now even more certain that Qiao Weidong had always liked Song Qian, and he couldn't help but feel sorry for Xiao Meng. However, this was not the time to talk about this. He calmed himself down and continued, "You know about Song Qian going to school to find Yingzi this morning, right?"
"I know, I was the one who took Yingzi to school this morning, and we ran into each other at the school gate." Qiao Weidong thought that this was what Su Chang was going to talk about, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Did you notice anything different about Song Qian this morning?" Su Chang continued to ask.
"What's different?" Qiao Weidong recalled Song Qian's appearance when he saw her that morning, and said with a bad expression, "She was in a very bad state, like a crazy woman."