How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s-Chapter 423 - 425: Harassment_1

After Ma Hongxiang left, Li Qiao went to class as usual, and in the afternoon, Professor Dai personally inquired about the situation of the child.

Li Qiao, after a moment of silence, admitted, "The baby is already over four months old. It was an accidental pregnancy, and after careful consideration, I decided to keep it."

Professor Dai paused for a while before smiling, "Over four months now? So you were almost due during your internship? That’s incredible; you actually managed to hide it from everyone."

Li Qiao nodded slightly, "I didn’t intend to conceal it. I was afraid that you would not want me once you knew the situation, and with the school’s numerous cases of dismissals, including outstanding older students, I dared not speak up."

"If you had told me earlier, I would indeed have asked you to go home to recuperate, but now that the baby is this big and you have not fallen behind in your studies, there is no need to take leave anymore. I will have the school issue a notice to quell the criticisms from the students. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, let me know, and we can figure out a solution together," said Professor Dai.

Li Qiao was quite surprised; she had thought that Professor Dai would blame her.

It was unexpected that he would consider every aspect of her well-being. Happy, she smiled and said, "Okay."

"When you have time, you can bring the baby over to my house for a visit," Professor Dai said.

Li Qiao readily agreed.

.....

The next afternoon, a notice was posted on the school’s bulletin board:

Regarding the rumors about Li Qiao, upon verification, they are true.

Passing by, Lv Qian discussed with Ma Hongxiang who was alongside her, "So it’s true, but what about after that? Shouldn’t there be a punishment?"

Ma Hongxiang: "Punish what? Look where this notice is posted."

Lv Qian shifted her gaze slightly, and not far from the notice was Li Qiao’s profile.

The profile had been unexpectedly updated.

There were two new pieces of information added.

During her time at school, she translated several manuscripts and has now published two best-selling books, with the titles hanging below.

The other was news of her being hired by the district criminal investigation unit as a criminal investigation consultant, adding two impressive strokes to an already illustrious record.

Ma Hongxiang: "Don’t just talk about her getting pregnant and having a baby; even if she had another one, the school wouldn’t punish her. Look at us, who don’t even have partners and are completely focused on studying, we haven’t accomplished as much as she has. She skipped grades and got into graduate school, and holds so many titles; think about it for yourself."

Lv Qian was at a loss for words; she went to find Xue Sufen to discuss.

Xue Sufen: "Don’t talk to me about this. Li Qiao is now someone I cannot afford to offend, not to mention that even my uncle has to be polite to her. I might need her help for my career in the future, so if you don’t want to die, just behave and don’t do anything to upset her, lest she gets you exiled to some remote farmland in the northwest," Xue Sufen advised.

Lv Qian: "......wasn’t it you who spread the news?"

Xue Sufen, frightened: "Who said that? Don’t falsely accuse me!"

Lv Qian: "...."

After the afternoon class ended, Lv Qian rushed to the university library to ask the librarian about the specific location of the books translated by Li Qiao.

"They just arrived this morning and have all been borrowed already. This notebook lists the names of the people waiting to read her book. If you want to read it, get in line to register," said the librarian.

Lv Qian: "....." These people were too quick to act.

......

Li Qiao thought that this matter could come to an end. However, as a student favored by the school, coupled with an outstanding record, she became a celebrity on campus once again, drawing stares when she walked, ate, or studied.

But this was not what drove her crazy; what did were those who, not sure whether they were students or social workers,

actually followed her home in secret, knocking on her door, explicitly asking to see her baby. If they were turned away by Old Mrs. Qin and Mrs. Tao, they would resort to verbal abuse.

Since Li Qiao was not at home when the harassers visited, she could not obtain any basic information about them. She wanted to file a complaint but had no one to accuse.

Because of this, the family was greatly troubled.

...

On Saturday, Li Qiao sat by the baby’s crib, reading a storybook to the child.

There was a knock at the door, and she was about to go open it.

Old Mrs. Qin said, "It must be those troublemakers again."

Li Qiao prepared to take a look. Peering through the crack in the door, she saw three unfamiliar faces, two women and one man, all appearing to be in their early twenties.

"Who are you looking for?"

"You must be Senior Sister Li Qiao. We’re your schoolmates. We’ve come to see you out of admiration. Is it convenient to open the door?"

Li Qiao, "It’s not convenient!"

The three exchanged glances, and one of the girls muttered, "We thought you were hospitable, but it turns out you won’t even open the door for us."

"Hospitality is for people I know. Who are you? Why should I open the door for you? Overestimating yourselves!"

With Li Qiao’s tone getting firmer, the trio no longer held back.

Some said Li Qiao’s thesis was plagiarized, others said there was something fishy about her skipping grades, and the most outrageous was cursing her for being mean and predicting her future children would have short lives.

Li Qiao was so angry that she was fuming, "Have the guts to leave your names and classes, and see if I don’t deal with you when school starts."

The three spat on the door and ran off.

Old Mrs. Qin walked out from inside the house, "Qiaoqiao, was it two girls and a boy? One girl with long hair, the other with a neat bob. The guy was rather short, wearing a dark cotton coat, with glasses, said they were your schoolmates. Actually, a few others had come before, but they’d been caught by the patrol team once and didn’t dare to come again."

Li Qiao took a deep breath; to be harassed in multiple waves was too much. "Yes."

"Don’t even know which class they’re from."

Li Qiao, "They’re most likely not from our school." Although there were students with poor conduct at the school, they wouldn’t be so idle. She suspected someone wanted to stir up trouble during the days she had become well-known.

She went inside and reported to Qin Baby, "Mommy is going out for a bit. You be good and stay at home with Great-Grandma, okay?"

The child responded affirmatively.

Li Qiao also reminded Old Mrs. Qin to lock the door before she cycled to the criminal investigation department to find Mao Yawen.

Mao Yawen thought she had come to visit the archive room and warmly welcomed her, "Shall we go into the archive room?"

"I don’t have time today." Li Qiao stated her purpose.

Mao Yawen said, "We specialize in catching criminals. I’ll help you with the procedures at the neighboring police station first. You take two colleagues to stake out your home."

Li Qiao figured they had left and probably wouldn’t come back that day. Then again, she thought, her grandmother had been in poor spirits these past days because of those people causing trouble. Having colleagues accompany her home would surely make Grandma feel more secure.

After expressing her thanks, she led the two colleagues back home.

Just as they reached the entrance of the alley, they saw the three kicking at her door.

Li Qiao said, "It’s them, those few!"

As soon as she spoke,

The three turned to look toward the mouth of the alley, saw Li Qiao returning with backup, and ran for their lives in the opposite direction.

But they were quickly handcuffed by Li Qiao’s two colleagues.

Li Qiao, "Who sent you here?"

The three exchanged glances and kept silent.

Her colleagues were not as patient as Li Qiao, and a few punches later, the three became frightened.

They answered every question.

They told Li Qiao that it was a person named Cao Liwan who had paid them to come.

Li Qiao was extremely enraged; it was surely the work of the same person who had leaked the news about her childbirth.

But with no evidence, she had once convinced herself not to condemn someone based on a momentary suspicion, especially since the other party had already graduated and was working, and confronting them would not reflect well on her.

And yet, that person had actually arranged for thugs to pretend to be students and harass her family, the elderly and children at home.

After her colleagues took the three away, she rushed to the school to report that the recent graduate Cao Liwan had hired people to harass her entire family.

The school took the matter very seriously and immediately promised to verify the situation. If proven true, they would punish the offender severely.

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