Chapter 2464: Chapter 2465: We Can’t Afford to Offend

“Okay, I got it.”

Principal Zhou Yuliang said it very politely.

In fact, he was not familiar with Lin Yi, after all, they were not from the same system.

But the leadership at Jiaotong University Medical College knew who Lin Yi was and were aware of his significant influence throughout Zhong Hai. They had made things crystal clear to him on the way over.

“That’s troublesome.”

“Don’t mention it.”

Zhou Yuliang smiled and nodded, then his expression changed as he turned to look at Li Sizhe and Yang Fan.

“Stop attending the lecture and come with me.”

The two were baffled.

Their hearts pounding furiously, it took them a long while to understand what was going on.

But deep down, they realized there was a serious issue.

They might have caused trouble this time.

“Principal Zhou, we…”

“Don’t say anything else. Just come with me, and don’t hold up the other students’ time.”

Under everyone’s gaze, the two of them stood up, trembling.

They shuffled out of the lecture hall, looking dejected.

When the door of the classroom closed, there was immediate silence.

All eyes fell on Lin Yi.

Everyone was curious to know who he was, to have summoned Principal Zhou so quietly and effectively. It was quite impressive.

Meanwhile, Li Chuhan on the stage, her face carried a gentle smile.

Lin Yi nodded at her, indicating for her to continue.

The lecture resumed quickly, everyone listened attentively, and no further unpleasant incidents occurred.

At the same time, Zhou Yuliang took Li Sizhe and Yang Fan to his office.

Without outsiders present, they were no longer as nervous as before.

Privately, both families had been in contact with Zhou Yuliang and did not panic like ordinary students would.

“Principal Zhou, if there’s nothing else, we’ll be going,” said Li Sizhe.

On the way there, the two of them had calmed down quite a bit and thought there was nothing to fear.

Considering their families’ relationship with the school, there wouldn’t be any issue.

“First, call your families over to handle the withdrawal from school.”

“What?”

Their expressions froze, hardly believing their own ears.

“Principal Zhou, what did you say? Process withdrawal from school?”

Zhou Yuliang nodded with a serious look:

“You call first, let your families know, and I’ll inform the academic affairs office to retract your files.”

“Why would you ask us to withdraw when things are fine!”

“Because you offended someone you shouldn’t have,” Zhou Yuliang said coldly:

“Don’t waste time, I have a meeting to attend later.”

Seeing Zhou Yuliang looking upset, both knew that settling this matter might not go smoothly.

Li Sizhe took out his mobile phone and dialed his father.

“Dad, are you busy? Something’s happened.”

“What happened?”

“Principal Zhou wants to expel me,” said Li Sizhe anxiously, “You’d better come over quickly.”

“Expel you? What happened?”

“I don’t know what’s going on, just that they want to expel me.”

“Wait there, I’ll give Principal Zhou a call.”

“He’s right beside me; he can hear you if you speak.”

Li Sizhe turned on the speakerphone.

“Principal Zhou, what’s the problem? Why has it come to expulsion?” said Li Sizhe’s father:

“If any unpleasant incident has occurred, we can compensate financially, but if he’s expelled, it won’t be good for Sizhe’s future.”

“It’s not that he caused any trouble; it’s that he offended someone he shouldn’t have.” Zhou Yuliang said:

“Zhong Hai’s Lin Yi, you should know who that is. It’s he who wants to deal with your son, not me.”

“Lin Yi…”

There was silence on the other end of the phone, and after a long time, the voice spoke again:

“You go back and pack up first; I’ll come over later to process your withdrawal from school.”

“What?!””

Li Sizhe’s expression froze once again.

“Dad, what are you talking about? You’re telling me to drop out?”

“No more discussions, our Li family cannot afford to provoke that person. If he desires, our family could be bankrupt within a month. Stop arguing and pack up quickly!”

Crack!

Li Sizhe’s phone dropped to the ground, as if his soul was extracted.

…

Inside the lecture hall, the two-hour-long lecture soon came to an end.

But Li Chuhan couldn’t leave; many students surrounded her, asking questions they didn’t understand, some even wanting to take a photo with her.

Li Chuhan patiently fulfilled their requests.

About half an hour later, the students left one after another, and Lin Yi finally had the chance to approach Li Chuhan.

“Why didn’t you tell me in advance that you were coming? Otherwise, you would have seen me make a fool of myself.”

“It wouldn’t have been fun if I had told you in advance.” Lin Yi said with a smile:

“Besides, in the field of cardiac surgery, who dares to make a joke of Director Li.”

Li Chuhan smiled gently, as if there was moonlight hidden in her eyes.

“Do you have plans tonight?” Lin Yi asked.

“The hospital gave me a day off.” Li Chuhan said with a smile, “In exchange for the lecture.”

For such a public welfare lecture, ordinary people are reluctant to come, especially someone of Li Chuhan’s status.

Naturally, the hospital had to promise some benefits, otherwise no one would be inclined to do such mentally taxing work.

“Let’s go to the supermarket to buy groceries, cook at home, and then go out to watch a movie?”

“Whatever you say, I’m fine with it.”

“Don’t just go along with what I say, share your thoughts too; I was just tossing out an idea.”

“Then let’s go buy groceries first, cook at home, and then watch a movie.” Li Chuhan repeated the same plan as Lin Yi.

Lin Yi was somewhat amused and exasperated, cupping Li Chuhan’s face and giving her a kiss.

“Then we’ll do it your way.”

After a simple tidy up, the two left the lecture hall together.

As for the little episode that happened before the lecture started, Li Chuhan did not ask further.

She felt it wasn’t necessary; as long as Lin Yi had handled it, it was fine.

Leaving the school, the two went to the supermarket.

Li Chuhan, arm in arm with Lin Yi, looked at the varied fruits and vegetables, comparing each one, and it took her a moment to decide what to buy.

Her frugal lifestyle has not changed over the years.

After shopping, Lin Yi drove back to Li Chuhan’s home.

The dinner was still prepared by him, while Li Chuhan was in charge of cleaning up, with clear division of tasks.

“I don’t feel like going out to watch a movie anymore.”

Li Chuhan said during dinner.

“Got any other ideas?”

“Let’s watch at home instead; let’s not go out.”

“That works, the TV is big enough anyway.”

To them, movies were just a means to pass the time, with no special significance–it didn’t matter where they watched them.

After dinner, the two casually chose a movie, Lin Yi sitting on the couch with Li Chuhan snuggled in his arms.

Being with Li Chuhan was like this, hardly experiencing any dramatic ups and downs of passion.

Her gentleness, like a breeze, like the air, like the warm sun.

Invisible and intangible, yet if one attentively feels for it, they can sense her presence.

And this, is also what makes Li Chuhan most reassuring to Lin Yi.