The principal called me to the office. As I walked in, I saw a middle-aged couple with black hair streaked with silver sitting on the genuine leather black sofa, looking reserved.

Glancing at them, I found them oddly familiar.

Upon closer thought, weren't they the workers who came to help tidy up Qiao Lan's bed in the dormitory at the beginning of the school year, as she had mentioned as "helpers"?

Dressed as modestly as before, the honest-looking people turned out to be Qiao Lan's parents.

Qiao Lan stood to the side, too embarrassed to look at me.

I knew this undoubtedly shattered her identity as a wealthy girl.

This must be more uncomfortable for her than death itself.

"Hello, Uncle and Auntie, I'm Gu Jianjian."

I walked up to them and greeted them first.

Upon hearing my name, they immediately stood up. Auntie came forward and shook my hand, looking apologetic.

"I'm sorry, Gu student, we didn't educate Qiao Lan well, causing you to suffer."

Auntie was very reasonable, leaving me with no room to use the prepared excuses.

"She deserved it!"

Qiao Lan burst out, pointing at me, looking defiant, "She was the one who mocked me."

I ignored her, letting her perform her solo act.

"Xiao Lan, stop talking,"

Uncle sternly interrupted Qiao Lan, then turned to me, "Gu student, whatever compensation you want, we will fulfill. Our daughter's lack of education is our parental negligence."

I looked at Uncle, then at Auntie.

"My face is almost healed, and I don't need compensation anymore," I said. "I came here this time to let you know what your daughter has been up to at school."

Qiao Lan's face changed, and she moved forward to cover my mouth.

I stepped back.

"Qiao Lan goes out to eat with men around your age, treating us like dishes on the table. This was her initial source of income, now it has evolved to online activities."

I smoothly delivered the prepared lines.

"Making money is one thing, but as a university student, I believe there are things one should and shouldn't do. I hope Uncle and Auntie can guide her one last time towards the right values. Otherwise, in society, such behavior can easily lead astray."

Uncle's face immediately darkened.

Auntie paused, caught sight of Uncle's expression, then came forward to pat my hand.

"Auntie understands, Gu student, thank you."

Qiao Lan was overwhelmed with shame and anger, her eyes reddening.

I nodded at them and left the office.

This fire has been ignited by me, the rest is up to the wind.