Liza’s face remained calm, her expression unbothered by the ongoing drama. She didn’t care about the outcome because she knew that even if she were dismissed today, it wouldn’t be long before the vice chancellor himself would beg her to return. Meanwhile, Ava was brimming with excitement. She was convinced the vice chancellor would soon declare Liza fired, ruining her reputation at Li City University forever. The thought filled Ava with smug anticipation, and she couldn’t wait to witness the spectacle. “Vice Chancellor, make the announcement already!” Ava urged eagerly. “Everyone is waiting. Someone like her, who got into the university through the back door, can’t be allowed to stay!” The vice chancellor, looking pale and nervous, nodded subtly and picked up the microphone. His hands trembled slightly as he prepared to speak.If it weren’t for the immense pressure he was under, he wouldn’t have found himself in this situation. His career, his future—everything was at stake. Worse, if he didn’t act carefully, his son and entire family could suffer severe consequences. Taking a deep breath, he began, his voice slightly shaky. “Teachers and students, Li City University’s reputation is of the utmost importance. The university and I have conducted a rigorous investigation into recent allegations regarding Teacher Liza’s admission process. There have been rumors claiming that Ms. Liza joined the university through improper means…” The room was deathly silent as everyone hung on his words. Ava’s eyes gleamed with excitement. This was the moment she had been waiting for! In her mind, Liza’s fate was sealed. After all, how could someone who never sat for the college entrance examination legitimately join the prestigious Li City University? The vice chancellor hesitated for a moment, clearly under immense pressure, before taking another deep breath. Then, with deliberate clarity, he declared, “The claims about Teacher Liza gaining admission through the back door are completely false. They are baseless rumors.” Rumors? Ava’s triumphant smile froze. Her expression shifted to one of utter disbelief. The murmur among the gathered students grew louder, and Ava’s face drained of color. She stammered, “V-Vice Chancellor, do you even know what you’re saying? There was a formal complaint about Liza using connections to get into the university! Are you covering for her now?” The vice chancellor ignored her protests and stood his ground. His voice grew steadier as he continued, “Teacher Liza was admitted to Li City University through a special recruitment process. While it’s true that she didn’t take the college entrance examination, her exceptional talent and internationally recognized design skills speak for themselves. Her contributions are invaluable, and we, as an institution, are proud to have her. I urge everyone to refrain from spreading false information that could tarnish reputations.”Gasps rippled through the crowd as Ava froze in shock, her mind racing to process what had just happened. Liza was specially recruited? Each year, Li City University allocated a few special admission slots, but the criteria were exceptionally rigorous. Only individuals with internationally recognized achievements could qualify. It was, therefore, understandable that Liza, who was Ruby Co, gained admission through this channels. Ava suddenly slapped her forehead in frustration. How had she forgotten this crucial detail? If Liza’s admission was justified under the special recruitment program, there was no reason for her to be fired. “Vice Chancellor, you promised to fire Liza! Why are you going back on your word now?” Ava exclaimed, her voice tinged with anger and disbelief. Her agitation grew as she accused loudly, “How much did Liza bribe you to protect her? People who exploit back-door admissions clearly have impure motives! Vice Chancellor, are you betraying the trust of the teachers and students at this university?” Her accusations echoed through the campus via the broadcast system, sparking a heated debate among the students and staff. If the vice chancellor had initially agreed to fire Liza, why had he suddenly changed his stance? Speculation about ulterior motives spread like wildfire. The vice chancellor turned toward Ava, his expression stern and resolute. “Indeed, those who gain admission through the back door will face consequences, but…” Before he could finish, Ava cut him off, her voice raised in indignation. “You already said that! Yet you’re still protecting Liza? How much did she pay you?” The vice chancellor continued, his voice unwavering. “The person who will be expelled is not Teacher Liza but you, Ava.” The announcement reverberated across the university, leaving everyone stunned.What?! The person being expelled wasn’t Liza but Ava? Ava’s face turned pale as she shouted in disbelief, “What grounds do you have to expel me? Is it just because I offended Liza?” Confusion rippled through the crowd. Why had the vice chancellor suddenly decided to expel Ava? Liza, who had been silent until now, let out a faint smile. “Ava, I’ve been the champion of the International Real-time Translation Competition for five consecutive years and have demonstrated exceptional talent in design. It’s no surprise that I was specially recruited. But you…” Ava glared at Liza, her expression dark and unreadable. Liza’s smile deepened as she continued, “Your college entrance exam score was 420. How exactly did you manage to secure a spot in a highly competitive major at Li City University? Isn’t it clear that you’re the one who used the back door?” Gasps rippled through the students.Li City University’s admission cut-off score had always been over 600, and the threshold for popular majors was even higher. If Ava’s score was so far below the mark, how had she been admitted?