What's your feeling at the beginning? The aloof lawyer is crying!

When he arrived at the school, Jiang Tingyan saw his son's pitiful and timid appearance. Although he was full of anger and wanted to teach him a lesson immediately, he could only bear it in this situation. He walked towards the teacher and the other parent with a look of apology on his face, and kept apologizing to the teacher and the other parent. His humble attitude and sincere tone seemed to be begging for their forgiveness. He said that he would educate the child well so that such things would not happen again, and promised to bear all the compensation responsibilities. Although the other parent was unhappy at first, with a frown and obvious dissatisfaction and blame in his eyes, he gradually eased up when he saw Jiang Tingyan's sincere attitude. His face was no longer so ugly, and his tone was slightly loosened. After Jiang Tingyan took Lin Ruize back home, Lin Wanyi was already waiting at home anxiously like an ant on a hot pot. Seeing the father and son coming back, she hurried forward, her eyes full of worry and inquiry. Jiang Tingyan reluctantly recounted the whole story. After listening, Lin Wanyi sighed deeply, and the sigh was full of helplessness and exhaustion. She looked at Lin Ruize, with a hint of reproach and more heartache in her eyes, and said earnestly: "Ruize, why can't you let your parents worry less? You are so naughty and make trouble everywhere, which will not only bring trouble and loss to others, but also seriously affect your own growth. You must know that every action of yours will have consequences, and you can't always act so willfully." Lin Ruize raised his head, tears flashing in his eyes, and the tears rolled in his eye sockets, as if they would roll down at any time. He sobbed softly and said, "Mom and Dad, I know I was wrong, and I won't dare to do it again." But Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi looked at their son's little face and knew in their hearts that such a promise was probably only a temporary expedient. With his naughty and lively personality, there was no telling when he would get into new trouble. In the days to come, there would probably be more challenges waiting for them to deal with.

After getting into trouble in the last "Stone Shooting Contest", Lin Ruize behaved himself for only a few days, and then that mischievous spirit started to grow wildly in his heart like weeds again. He turned a deaf ear to his parents' earnest advice and threw them to the wind.

It was a break time, and the campus was filled with the laughter of classmates. Lin Ruize, a little boy with smart eyes, his eyes were dark and shiny like two black gems, but he always flashed a cunning light. His fair face was slightly flushed with excitement at this moment, and his short black hair was a little messy, as if it was beating with his excited heart. He was wearing a blue school uniform, and the wrinkles on his clothes were like medals of his mischief, recording his various "feats" in daily life. At this moment, he was wandering alone in the corner of the campus, and suddenly, his eyes were attracted by a lighter on the ground. He bent down curiously to pick it up, and with a light press, the lighter emitted a blue flame. The jumping flame flickered in the sun, which filled him with novelty and excitement. His eyes were fixed on the flame, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, as if he had found a new toy, and he was completely unaware of the impending danger. At this moment, his eyes revealed a childlike curiosity and desire to explore, his eyebrows were slightly raised, and his face was full of eagerness to try new things.

At this time, his classmate Xiaoxuan passed by skipping. Xiaoxuan's long black hair swayed gently with her steps like black silk, shining with a healthy luster in the sun. She has a pair of big watery eyes, and her smile is like a crescent moon. Under her small nose is a cherry mouth, and she is humming a cheerful little tune at the moment. A mischievous idea suddenly flashed through Lin Ruize's mind, and his eccentric head was instantly occupied by this evil idea: he wanted to see what kind of interesting scene it would be if Xiaoxuan's hair was slightly burned by fire. Once this idea came into being, it was as difficult to restrain as a wild horse. A hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, and he snorted lightly, as if he was proud of the "clever plan" he was about to implement.

Like a thief, he crouched and quietly walked behind Xiaoxuan. His heartbeat suddenly accelerated, he was nervous and excited, his eyes flashed with cunning light, and his ears were alert to the movements around him. While Xiaoxuan was unprepared, he slowly stretched out his hand holding the lighter. The hand was trembling slightly, but he still firmly brought the flame close to Xiaoxuan's hair. With a "whoosh", a small strand of hair was instantly ignited, and the flame was like an evil little snake, instantly jumping up along the hair.

Xiaoxuan immediately felt the heat coming from her scalp. She was stunned for a moment, and then she screamed in fear. The scream was like a sharp blade, breaking the tranquility of the campus. At this moment, Xiaoxuan's eyes were wide open, full of fear and panic, her mouth was wide open, and the sound rushed out of her throat uncontrollably. The classmates who were playing around were attracted by the sudden scream, and saw that Xiaoxuan's hair had already caught a small fire. The flames swayed in the wind, reflecting Xiaoxuan's frightened face. The classmates tried to slap the fire with their hands in a panic, and some ran to call the teacher like an arrow from a string. Xiaoxuan was so scared that she cried, and her tears kept flowing like beads from a broken string. Her hands waved helplessly in the air, trying to extinguish the flames on her hair. The whole person fell into extreme panic. Her body kept shaking, and her steps were a little staggering, as if the end of the world was coming.

Lin Ruize was also frightened by the scene in front of him. He stood there blankly, and the lighter in his hand fell to the ground with a clang. His face instantly turned as pale as paper, without any blood. His originally pink lips were trembling slightly at this moment, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't. His eyes were full of fear and regret. His originally lively eyes became dull at this moment, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. He never expected that his little prank would cause such serious and terrible consequences. His hands were tightly grasping the corners of his clothes, and his knuckles turned white because of the force. His body seemed to be fixed, and only his shoulders were still shaking slightly. His blue school uniform also looked a little messy at this moment, as if silently telling of his inner panic.

The teacher came upon hearing the news. He was a tall and burly middle-aged man with broad shoulders and a resolute face. His eyes under his thick eyebrows were full of anxiety and worry at the moment. His hair was short and neat, and it glowed black in the sun. Seeing Xiaoxuan's hair on fire, he was extremely anxious. His eyebrows were tightly wrinkled into a "chuan" character, his eyes were full of anxiety and worry, his teeth were clenched, and his cheeks were bulging. He took off his coat without hesitation, held the coat tightly with both hands, and beat hard at the flames. Over and over again, each beat was accompanied by his anxiety and determination. The muscles on his arms were tense because of the force, and the bulging lines could be seen through the shirt. Finally, with the teacher's strenuous efforts to save the fire, the fire was put out. But Xiaoxuan's hair had been burnt in a large area, scattered unevenly on her shoulders, and exuded a pungent smell of burning. The originally beautiful hair has now become charred and withered, like a piece of grass burned by a fire. Xiaoxuan cried heartbrokenly, her body shaking constantly. The teacher gently comforted her while looking at Lin Ruize sternly and said loudly: "Lin Ruize, come to my office with me!" The voice was as loud as a bell, with unquestionable majesty. The teacher's eyes were like two sharp swords, piercing Lin Ruize straight, making him dare not look directly at them.

When Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi received another call from the school teacher, they were filled with despair. Jiang Tingyan was concentrating on preparing for the court session in the court. He was wearing a straight dark gray suit, and the slim fit made him look taller. He was wearing a white shirt with an exquisite tie at the collar, and he was meticulous. He had deep facial features, a pair of black-framed glasses on his high nose bridge, and his eyes behind the lenses were always wise and calm. However, when the phone rang suddenly, and he saw that the caller ID was the school teacher's number, he was completely stunned. His hand trembled slightly as he picked up the phone. After listening to the call, his eyes were instantly filled with panic and helplessness. His mouth opened slightly, but he couldn't speak for a while. He could only hurriedly apologize to the judge and the parties. The words of apology were stuttering, his voice was obviously trembling and frustrated, and his eyes were full of helplessness. He sorted out the documents and stumbled out of the court, as if he had lost his former calmness and confidence. His back looked somewhat lonely, his usually straight spine was slightly bent, and his well-ironed suit seemed to have lost its former luster.

Lin Wanyi is a gentle-looking woman at home. She has long, smooth hair that falls down her shoulders, and a few strands of hair hang on both sides of her cheeks, adding a bit of softness. Her eyes are gentle almond eyes, but at this moment they are full of worry and anxiety. She was sitting on the sofa watching TV, enjoying a moment of peace. When she heard the phone ring, she answered the phone slowly, but when she heard the anxious voice of the teacher on the other end of the phone and what happened, her face turned pale in an instant. She collapsed directly on the sofa, tears welling up in her eyes, covering her face with her hands, not knowing how to face her son's repeated troubles. Her heart was full of helplessness, anger, and deep worry about her son's future. Her body leaned forward, as if she was under great pressure, her shoulders kept shaking, and her originally neat home clothes became a little wrinkled.

Jiang Tingyan rushed to the school, driving very fast along the way, and all kinds of terrible thoughts kept emerging in his mind. When he saw his son's terrified look, he felt mixed emotions. He suppressed the anger and disappointment in his heart that was about to erupt like a volcano, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down. He walked towards Xiaoxuan and her parents, bowed deeply, and the degree of bending reached almost 90 degrees, with guilt and humility on his face. His voice was sincere and guilty, and he promised to bear all medical expenses and compensation responsibilities. His forehead was full of sweat, and the big beads of sweat slid down his cheeks and wet the collar of his shirt. His eyes were full of guilt, and his voice was a little choked. Xiaoxuan's parents were a serious-looking lady. She was dressed in a decent professional suit, her eyes were full of anger and dissatisfaction. Seeing Jiang Tingyan coming, she was furious and loudly accused Jiang Tingyan, and the angry words hit him like raindrops. Jiang Tingyan could only keep apologizing, always keeping a humble expression on his face, and silently endured it all. His eyes were always downcast, not daring to look at the other parent, only occasionally secretly looking at his son, with a hint of blame and more helplessness in his eyes. His son stood aside, head down, his small figure looked a little thin in the loose school uniform, his feet moved restlessly, as if waiting for an unknown judgment.

After returning home, Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi sat on the sofa in silence for a long time. The room was filled with a depressing atmosphere, as if the air had solidified. Lin Wanyi broke the silence first, her voice trembling with tears, and she said: "How should we educate him? If this goes on, what will happen to his future?" Jiang Tingyan sighed helplessly, and the sigh seemed to come from the bottom of his heart, full of fatigue and powerlessness. He held his head with both hands, his fingers deeply inserted into his hair, and said: "I don't know either. We have tried our best, but he just won't listen." His face was full of pain and confusion, and his eyes looked ahead empty, as if looking for a ray of light in the darkness.

Lin Ruize hid in his room with the door closed. He lay on the bed with his ear pressed against the door, listening to his parents' conversation. He had a round little face, which was now full of tear marks, and his eyes were red and swollen from crying, like two ripe peaches. His hair was soaked with sweat, and stuck to his forehead in strands. He knew that he had really gotten into big trouble this time. He began to replay the horrific scene when Xiaoxuan's hair was on fire in his mind, realizing that his willfulness and mischief might bring irreparable consequences to himself and others. He secretly vowed to change himself and no longer let his parents worry about him. There was more determination in his eyes, and his face, which was always mischievous, became serious at this moment. He bit his lips tightly, as if to cheer himself up, and his little fist clenched unconsciously.

From then on, Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi decided to take stricter educational measures for Lin Ruize. They restricted his outdoor activities, and he could only stay at home except for going to school. Confiscated his toys, and those toys that once brought him countless joys were packed into boxes one by one and locked in the storage room. He was asked to reflect on his behavior every day, and was required to write a self-criticism and deeply analyze his mistakes. And Lin Ruize also changed completely in this incident. He began to work hard to restrain his naughty nature, sit at his desk to study seriously every day, complete his homework on time, and actively participate in various activities in the school, hoping to make up for his mistakes and regain the trust of his parents and classmates. (End of this chapter)