Chapter 134: The Heir’s Judgment

Upon seeing Su Yao’s sudden appearance, Zhou Lin could no longer control himself.

A report must be made!

That excellent Lin Ran had just been preening before them, practically flying high, all because he believed himself invincible with the backing of the Comet Group.

What a pity!

No matter how impressive Lin Ran might be, he was merely an employee of the Comet Group, while Su Yao was the legitimate future heir.

The kind who radiated golden light.

Lin Ran, that incredibly unlucky fellow, chose the worst person to offend: Lin Qing, the ambiguous target of the Comet Group’s future heir’s affections!

Therefore, Zhou Lin knew exactly what he needed to say. It had to be brief and direct.

No matter how many words he spoke, none would be as effective as simply adding Lin Qing’s name, guaranteeing an immediate impact.

Immediately after, Su Yao’s face retained its smile, yet her dark eyes grew chilling.

They were like biting ice, or a fierce, cutting wind.

She cast a cold glance at Lin Ran, causing him to involuntarily shiver and quickly avert his gaze, daring not to meet her eyes directly.

He had initially dismissed Su Yao as a mere spoiled rich girl with no real capabilities, but the authority conveyed in that single look was not to be underestimated!

Su Yao did not continue to look at Lin Ran. Instead, she swept her gaze around the classroom.

Seeing the indignant expressions of the male students and the timid demeanor of the assistants, Su Yao understood that Zhou Lin’s words were true.

She had only left for a short while, yet such a thing had transpired.

It was truly unexpected.

As Su Yao pondered these thoughts, she instantly pulled out her phone and swiftly sent a text message.

[Please do not misunderstand, I merely wished to create suitable clothing, which is why I asked them to remove their clothes for more meticulous measurements, ensuring the design’s perfection.]

After Su Yao looked away, Lin Ran recalled the coldness in her eyes. He knew he could not remain passive and needed to explain himself quickly.

As a designer employed by the Comet Group, his words carried more weight than those of these ordinary students!

He was also more professional!

There was no reason to believe these students over an internationally renowned designer like him!

However, just as Lin Ran anxiously prepared to explain, Su Yao waved her hand dismissively.

She stopped Lin Ran from speaking further.

After speaking, Su Yao did not continue to acknowledge Lin Ran. Instead, she walked towards Lin Qing’s seat and stopped before him.

“Lin Qing, are you alright?”

Su Yao’s voice was filled with concern, and her gaze held a hint of heartache. She had not expected Lin Qing to endure such an ordeal.

During their last encounter, when she bandaged Lin Qing’s wounds at the slaughterhouse, Su Yao had personally witnessed the countless scars crisscrossing his body.

These were the marks of past abuse.

It was then she understood why Lin Qing always changed clothes away from others, simply not wanting anyone to see those scars, the painful imprints of his past.

“I’m fine.”

Meeting Su Yao’s concerned gaze, Lin Qing gently shook his head.

Although Lin Ran had instructed everyone in the class to strip for measurements, Lin Qing had refused from the outset. Furthermore, with the support of Liu Hong and a few others, he had not suffered any indignity at Lin Ran’s hands.

It was those who had already stripped who had needlessly endured humiliating treatment.

All of this had transpired simply because they did not wish to delay the school festival.

They didn’t want to be a burden.

Regarding this, Lin Qing felt it was crucial to clarify the situation with Su Yao and ensure Lin Ran was not let off lightly.

At the very least, he had to be fired.

Even if Lin Ran was an internationally renowned designer with countless awards, his arrogant demeanor in front of them made him utterly undeserving of designing clothes for them.

“Su Yao, Lin Qing is just one of the victims. We are all victims!!!”

Seeing Su Yao approach Lin Qing, Zhou Lin couldn’t help but scoff, then immediately interjected before the other students could react.

Lin Qing and Su Yao were in the midst of a secret, budding romance, and it was crucial not to expose them too early or disrupt their growing affection.

By downplaying Lin Qing’s special status now, no one would suspect a thing.

It was a good plan.

However, no sooner had Zhou Lin finished speaking than he was met with Liu Hong’s furious glare.

This caused Zhou Lin to blink innocently, unsure why Brother Liu was looking at him that way.

‘Oh…’

‘I almost forgot. Brother Liu acts like a wicked mother-in-law, dead set on breaking up Lin Qing and Su Yao.’

‘He always says Su Yao is a bad woman. Alas, why doesn’t he ever look at that Xiao Yu instead!’

‘Even if Su Yao truly were a bad woman, her attitude towards Lin Qing doesn’t seem like mere flirtation.’

‘That alone is enough.’

“That’s right, we already took off our clothes. It feels like our innocence has been taken from us.”

“No one even saw my butt!!!”

“To take measurements, we had to strip completely. This is an insult. This designer is terrible.”

“I suspect the designer is gay!”

Upon hearing Zhou Lin declare that they were all victims, the male students in the class immediately reacted, one after another, speaking with aggrieved expressions.

Listening to this, Lin Ran’s face turned grim. He wanted to say something, but remembering Su Yao’s earlier command, he reluctantly sealed his lips, unwilling to provoke her further.

He had initially thought Su Yao was merely putting on a show, but witnessing her genuine concern for the students filled Lin Ran with a sudden dread, a persistent bad premonition.

‘No!’

‘He had explained his actions under the guise of pursuing perfection. At most, he would lose his employment contract with the Comet Group.’

‘Afterward…’

‘Afterward, he would find a way to reconnect with the Comet Group.’

‘However, it was clear he had no chance with the future heir of the group.’

‘If only he had known it would come to this, he shouldn’t have spoken so much during the measurements. He wouldn’t have ended up like this, losing a golden opportunity to climb higher.’

“Miss Su Yao, how may I be of service?”

As Lin Ran gloomily contemplated these thoughts, the executive Su Yao had mentioned earlier arrived, panting heavily.

After speaking, the executive subtly glanced at Lin Ran.

This caused Lin Ran to instinctively flinch, not daring to meet the executive’s eyes.

After all, his success in securing the employment with the Comet Group this time was due to the gifts he had given the executive, which had smoothed the way for the contract.

Now, he had utterly botched it.

Su Yao looked at the executive, who was drenched in cold sweat. Her lips curved upward slightly, a faint smile gracing her face as she delivered the most ruthless words.

“Regarding Designer Lin Ran’s contract, due to irreconcilable differences, the Comet Group will cease its fulfillment. Furthermore, Executive, you may resign from the Comet Group and depart.”

And then,

Without waiting for the executive to speak, Su Yao turned her gaze to Lin Ran.

“And Mr. Lin Ran, because of this unpleasant incident, the Comet Group will no longer have any collaborations with you in the future. None of its affiliated clothing brands will have any contact. Also, please do not attend, nor will you have the opportunity to attend, any fashion events hosted or sponsored by the Comet Group.”

Her face still bore a gentle smile, but her cold eyes were utterly devoid of emotion, leaving only stark cruelty.

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