Chapter 10%
Fortunately, I met the fair Mr. Bass, the leader of the exam team, who was smart enough to let my plan proceed smoothly.
As expected, after the press conference, the explosive news caused a nationwide sensation.
A provincial inspection team immediately went to our town to investigate and the findings largely matched what I had said.
The real criminals weren’t me, but Emmet and his group of classmates.
I heard that before they were arrested, they were still shouting, “My family has connections! I have people on top!”
But unfortunately, the impact of this incident was far beyond what their family connections could control.
At the same time, due to the exam leak, the government used backup exam papers that year, affecting the fate of countless students. Ms. Travis from the Glasgow and Caledonian University admissions office contacted me immediately and decided to restored my qualification for direct admission. A heavy weight finally lifted from my heart.
The next day, Mr. Bass personally sent me back to the town.
As soon as I got off the car, I saw my teary–eyed homeroom teacher and the principal.
The homeroom teacher rushed over, hugged me tightly and choked out, “I knew you weren’t that kind of person!”
Meanwhile, the principal stood awkwardly beside us and quietly said, “Jessica, after watching the news yesterday, the school immediately transferred the money to your father. His surgery was very successful, so don’t worry.“?
I bowed gratefully to the principal, “Thank you, Principal.“}
The principal patted my shoulder, “You’re stronger and smarter than anyone thought. We never expected that your classmates would be so bold!”
Good news kept coming. When I went to the hospital to visit my father, he had already woken up.
After learning the whole story, he and my mother hugged me and said, “Jessica, it’s our fault for being so useless, making you suffer such a great injustice.“%
I shook my head, “A person’s background cannot be changed, but destiny is always in one’s own hands.”
In September, when ! appeared at the Glasgow University and Caledonian University campuses with other students, the nationwide sensation caused by the stolen exam papers case from my hometown came to an end.}
Everyone involved in the case received their due punishment, especially the main culprit, Emmet, and his cousin, who were sentenced to ten years in prison.
I looked up and saw the big yellow welcoming banners on campus and the last heavy weight in my heart finally lifted.
From that moment on, my future was bright.
(The End)%
