Chapter 107: Chapter 79: Second Update

“Recently, the incident of a student falling from a building at our school has drawn much attention. Here is the explanation of the situation:

1. On December 12, 2015, around 14:14, a senior student from the 12th grade fell from the teaching building. The school immediately called 120 and 110. The student, after rescue efforts, is no longer in life-threatening condition. The police department intervened immediately to investigate…”

The public relations department of Di’an School promptly issued a notice regarding the incident where a senior student jumped from a building.

However, all the students at Di’an know that although this senior was rescued and is not in a life-threatening condition, the doctors concluded that he will be bedridden for the rest of his life due to paralysis.

A vibrant 18-year-old boy no longer has the ability to live a normal life.

Upon receiving such a diagnosis, the student’s mother was devastated and couldn’t accept it.

In her inability to accept the situation, she made a scene daily between the hospital and the school, demanding compensation and answers from the school.

…

Why did this student jump off the building?

The school’s in-house psychologist, along with other industry professionals, after visiting the student in the hospital, reached a unanimous conclusion that the student suffered from depression and had long harbored suicidal tendencies.

This tragedy occurred because his mother found out that his scores had decreased in the monthly exam and criticized him at school. This caused his psychological defenses to break down, and he jumped directly in front of his mother and many students.

Police had previously investigated the incident at the school but returned due to the parents’ dissatisfaction.

This time, they also questioned the students who witnessed the jump, the student’s headteacher, and school leaders.

Inside the school leaders’ office, two students were giving statements.

“Classmate Zhou Quan is quite introverted in class but studies very diligently. We only knew his family was of modest means; we weren’t aware of his family situation. But when his mother came to our class last time, we found out that his parents are divorced and his mother raises him alone. She must be an ordinary worker. Seeing her demeanor that day, I overheard her saying he has no sense, isn’t serious about his studies, even though he’s in his senior year, and how his grades were dropping.”

The speaking student furrowed their brow, “His mother was quite emotional.”

Another student interjected angrily: “Quite emotional? She was extremely agitated, scared us all, kept saying Zhou Quan was a good-for-nothing, asked why he didn’t just die.”

The student giving the statement continued:

“Indeed, before Zhou Quan jumped, his mother kept saying, ’Jump, jump, if you’re capable, just jump!’”

“And then he jumped.”

“Thank you for your cooperation, you may return to your classroom now.” Today, there were two young police officers at the school, a young man and a young woman.

The young woman had studied social psychology and understood from a psychological perspective why this student jumped. The school actually bears little responsibility, but because the parent insists they love their son very much and believes the incident had nothing to do with them, blaming the school instead, the situation has become a headache for school leaders, adding to their workload.

After the students providing statements left.

The homeroom teacher of the senior experimental class, with bloodshot eyes, said: “I’m quite aware Zhou Quan’s family is struggling. He has always been a serious student, but after advancing to senior year, I noticed he seemed overworked, often tired, appearing exhausted and losing weight, becoming more silent. I even had talks with him to remind him to relax a bit if he felt too tired.” The homeroom teacher was a middle-aged male teacher.

Facing the police and school leaders, he seemed weary, clearly having not rested well in recent days.

“This child is also pitiable.” The Di’an school leader sighed, having visited the child at the hospital.

“We have clarified the situation and will take our leave.” The two young police officers put away their pens, stood up, and bade farewell to the school leaders and teachers who were hosting them.

“Alright, take care.” The school leader escorted them to the door.

After the police left.

The school leader patted the shoulder of the homeroom teacher of the senior experimental class, comforting him: “This was an unforeseen accident on all our parts; don’t blame yourself. Moving forward, we’ll need you to carry out the psychological counseling for the whole class.”

“I’ll manage the students’ mental well-being. But, is there really no way to cure Zhou Quan?”

“We’ve consulted many experts; they all say it’s very difficult.” The school leader sat down heavily in front of the homeroom teacher, his face laden with concern.

“I looked up information online and heard about traditional Chinese medicine being an option…” The senior experimental class homeroom teacher, a very responsible and caring instructor who had taught Zhou Quan for three years, felt a deeper concern and didn’t want to see him bedbound and unable to lead a healthy life.

“We understand your concern. I will raise your suggestion with school leadership; we will do everything we can to provide the best medical care for this student. While this is a tragedy no one wished to see happen, as a school, we have the duty and responsibility to bear what we must.”

The homeroom teacher of the experimental class stood up, bowed silently to the school leader, eyes brimming with tears, and walked out.

…

Two days later in the afternoon, Jin City, Municipal People’s Hospital.

“Mr. Xia, we are truly sorry for disturbing you.” Di’an School leadership guided Xia Rong toward the student’s hospital room.

After making several requests to the school, he managed to find Xia Rong, a well-known traditional Chinese medicine expert in Jin City, to diagnose Zhou Quan.

“No need for formalities, Vice Principal Wang. Treating and saving lives is my duty.” Xia Rong already knew about the senior student jumping from Di’an.

Upon hearing this news, he felt great sympathy for the child’s plight.

Little did he expect, the school’s invitation would lead him today to diagnose the student.

…

Thirty minutes later.

Outside the Municipal People’s Hospital, in the small garden.

“Dr. Xia, even you can’t heal him?” The school leader, face crestfallen.

This was almost Zhou Quan’s last hope.

“I need to bring my granddaughter with me to assist in diagnosing this student—there will be a greater chance for his recovery.” Xia Rong thought for a moment and said.

“…Granddaughter?” The school leader was baffled. “May I ask, which hospital does your granddaughter work at?”

“Ha, she’s not a doctor.” Xia Rong laughed.

“…” Was this a joke? The school leader was briefly speechless, “Then who is she?”

“A student from your school.” 1314

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