Volume One, Chapter 19: The Removal of Dean Summerfield

At this moment, the reporters once again set their sights on the East Sea Orphanage.

Though Su Mei was the director of the orphanage, she did not have sole authority; there was a dedicated committee overseeing matters.

Inside a conference room at the East Sea Orphanage, a meeting was underway.

The purpose of this meeting was to discuss how to handle the situation concerning Yang Feng.

"The deputy director, that scoundrel Yang Feng has done something so disgraceful; it has severely damaged the reputation of our orphanage."

"Our entire reputation here at East Sea Orphanage has been ruined by Yang Feng alone!"

"I propose we immediately expel Yang Feng from the orphanage!"

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At this point, a stout woman spoke up.

With her words, she condemned Yang Feng to an unforgiving abyss.

Although Yang Feng had already left the orphanage, his official household registration was still tied to the orphanage.

"We should not only expel Yang Feng from the orphanage but also revoke his household registration here!"

"Furthermore, we should file a lawsuit against Yang Feng and demand compensation for the losses he caused to the orphanage!"

"Yang Feng swindled so many patients out of their life-saving money. If we don’t deal with this properly, it will be extremely damaging to our orphanage’s reputation!"

Just then, a middle-aged man stood up.

He even proposed canceling Yang Feng’s household registration.

"Exactly. Yang Feng’s chance to attend university was thanks to the orphanage’s financial support!"

"I propose we retract all the funding provided to Yang Feng during his university years!"

"A scoundrel like Yang Feng deserves a harsh lesson!"

"We should issue a statement severing all ties with Yang Feng. We cannot allow one person to tarnish the reputation of the entire orphanage!"

"Remember, Yang Feng swindled tens of millions!"

"All along, Su Mei, as the director, has been biased toward Yang Feng. I suggest we remove Su Mei from her position as director!"

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The senior officials of the East Sea Orphanage voiced their opinions one after another.

Their speeches were filled with venom, as if eager to see Yang Feng destroyed utterly.

They not only wanted to ruin Yang Feng but also to claim the moral high ground while doing so.

"Since you all have spoken, I have no objections," said Liu Dahai, the deputy director of the East Sea Orphanage, taking a drag from his cigarette before making his decision.

"I hereby announce that we will proceed as follows based on your suggestions."

"First, reclaim all the financial aid provided to Yang Feng during his university years."

"Second, transfer Yang Feng’s household registration out of the orphanage."

"Third, issue a statement severing all relations with Yang Feng."

Liu Dahai continued, "As for Su Mei—"

"She has always favored Yang Feng."

"Given the gravity of Yang Feng’s wrongdoing, it has been unanimously decided in this meeting to remove Su Mei from her position as director of the orphanage."

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"Moreover, Su Mei’s residence belongs to the orphanage. I have decided to demolish her house and evict her from the orphanage!"

With this, Liu Dahai made another decision.

His motives were purely selfish.

Once Su Mei was removed as director, he could assume the position.

Then, the entire orphanage would be under his control.

Such an opportunity was too good to pass up.

At his command, the orphanage staff sprang into action.

One after another, they advanced toward Su Mei with fierce determination.

Their declared purpose was to protect the orphanage’s reputation.

However, the real impetus was Yang Feng’s newfound fortune.

Not only had he graduated from East Sea Medical University, but after graduation, he interned at the East Sea First Hospital.

Now, rumors of him making tens of millions by selling counterfeit medicine stirred envy in everyone.

Seeing Yang Feng amass such wealth left many bitter and resentful.

Now that Yang Feng was in trouble, they seized the chance to pile on.

They even fabricated a noble justification for their actions.

They claimed they were ridding the world of a harmful element.

Yang Feng had cheated countless patients out of their life-saving money—a crime against justice.

Fueled by greed, these people grew more brazen.

Especially since they now stood firmly on the moral high ground.

"What? You’re going to remove Director Su from her position?"

"Whoever dares to remove Director Su, I’ll fight them to the death!"

Upon hearing the orphanage’s decision, Ning Qingcheng flew into a rage.

She had grown up in the orphanage.

She had always regarded Su Mei as a mother.

Seeing Su Mei bullied, her fury ignited instantly.

"Director Su, rest assured, I will protect you!"

"Stay home and don’t go anywhere!"

Ning Qingcheng comforted Su Mei.

"I have been director for many years, working diligently and devotedly!"

"For the sake of the orphanage, I have remained unmarried my whole life. Why would they do this to me?"

Hearing of the orphanage’s decision filled Su Mei with despair.

Her entire life had been dedicated to the orphanage.

She had even sacrificed marriage for it.

And now, they wanted to strip her of her directorship.

"Director Su, don’t worry!"

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"As long as I’m here, no one will lay a finger on you!"

Ning Qingcheng gritted her teeth.

Even if it cost her life, she would not allow anyone to bully Su Mei.

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Meanwhile, under Liu Dahai’s leadership,

the orphanage staff marched in force toward Su Mei’s residence.

They had resolved not only to remove her as director but to demolish her home.

Reporters and live-streaming influencers were on site broadcasting the event.

They were delighted by the unfolding drama.

If it weren’t for them stirring the pot, such an incident likely wouldn’t have occurred.

"What are they doing?"

"I heard Yang Feng was an orphan, raised here in the orphanage."

"Now the orphanage has decided to transfer Yang Feng’s household registration out!"

"Director Su Mei has always regarded YangI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.