"Wouldn't teachers who come here to support education also be in danger?" Song Xiaodong furrowed his brow.

Principal Zhao said, "Actually, there haven't been any problems because teachers are a major concern for the whole village. Everyone is watching. Although Zhao Qiang is domineering, he's never dared to harm the teachers here. But if you provoke him, that's another story."

Shen Yue snorted and said, "He dares? If he dares to touch me, I'll make him regret it." Being the mayor's daughter, she naturally spoke with some confidence.

Principal Zhao hurriedly said, "Teacher Shen, this is not the time to act impulsively. If you're going to audit the accounts, as long as you turn a blind eye, nothing will happen. But if you insist on the truth, it could easily become problematic. You should focus on protecting yourselves first; only then can you do other things."

"We understand, thank you, Principal Zhao." Song Xiaodong gave Shen Yue a meaningful look.

Shen Yue understood and said, "Principal Zhao, I get it. You don't need to worry about us. We know what we're doing."

Footsteps approached, and Song Xiaodong said, "Zhao Qiang is here."

Principal Zhao's face immediately showed signs of panic. Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "Principal Zhao, do we start the semester here at the same time as other schools?"

Upon hearing this, Principal Zhao instinctively said, "I actually wanted to discuss this with you. Last semester, the children didn't have many formal classes, so I want to use this vacation to help them catch up. But..."

This was something that had been on his mind for a while, so when Song Xiaodong brought it up, he spoke instinctively, and his demeanor became natural.

Shen Yue immediately said, "That's not a problem, but we also need to prepare lessons because we've never taught before. I think we can have the students come back in a week."

"Alright, I'll notify the students soon," Principal Zhao said excitedly upon hearing this.

Shen Yue smiled and said, "I would also need you, Principal Zhao, to give me information on the students. We need to prepare lessons for several grades."

Principal Zhao nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, there are just the two of you here as teachers, and the children's ages differ. We have four grades altogether."

Although primary school is six years, this school combines several villages, but there aren't many children. Some go to school with their parents away from here, so there are years with few students and they wait to enroll new ones the next year.

Of course, the main issue is the shortage of teachers. If there were more teachers, it wouldn't be like this.

Before reaching the front door, Zhao Qiang lightened his footsteps, wanting to hear what was being said inside. Hearing them talk about the school matters eased his mind, though he was still somewhat displeased. Song Xiaodong seemed indifferent to Xiao Liu's matter.

Just as he was about to enter, his phone rang. Seeing it was Chen Zhengmin calling, he quickly stepped back two paces before answering quietly, "Deputy Chief Chen, I just got back, and they seem to be discussing students' classes, not paying attention to Xiao Liu's issue."

Chen Zhengmin immediately said, "That's perfect. Tell them Xiao Liu's stomach pain is severe, and the cause is still unknown. It's absolutely real."

"Stomach pain? What's going on?" Zhao Qiang was puzzled.

"I don't know either. I just saw Xiao Liu in terrible pain, sweating head to toe, even biting his lip. It's definitely not an act. Doctors have examined him but found nothing. Now, it's a real problem. Xiao Liu never had this issue before; it started with those needle treatments."

"I understand," Zhao Qiang said, suddenly overjoyed.

"Alright, go handle it. If he doesn't comply, I'll have the township police arrest him tomorrow."

Zhao Qiang hung up, suddenly feeling more confident. If it were just a fabricated headache, they would still feel guilty. But now, with Xiao Liu genuinely having issues, they're more brazen to act.

He knocked on the door, chest puffed out, and walked in.

"Village Chief Zhao, you're back," Principal Zhao greeted with a smile.

Song Xiaodong and Shen Yue ignored Zhao Qiang. They said what they did earlier to avoid causing trouble for Principal Zhao, but it didn't mean they were afraid of Zhao Qiang.

Zhao Qiang immediately put on a stern face and said, "Mr. Song, there's a real problem now. Deputy Chief Chen called me just now. Xiao Liu's stomach pain is severe, and the doctors still can't identify the illness."

Song Xiaodong replied indifferently, "It doesn't matter. A stomachache won't kill anyone."

"Mr. Song, what you're saying is irresponsible. Xiao Liu never had this problem. After you gave him a couple of needle treatments, he's had headaches and now a stomachache. It's entirely your responsibility."

"So what?" Song Xiaodong's face darkened, tired of their nonsense after talking with Principal Zhao.

"So what?" Zhao Qiang's voice rose, fixing his eyes on Song Xiaodong, "That means the police could arrest you at any time."

Song Xiaodong sneered and said, "Let them come. I'm telling you now, whoever's pocketed our money better cough it up. That money is for the children."

Upon hearing Song Xiaodong's words, Principal Zhao turned pale with fright. Despite his warnings, how could they still be so resolute?

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