Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 967: Chapter 967: Demand an Explanation

"Have you reported this to the school leadership?" Bai Xiao couldn’t believe the school leadership didn’t know about Ma Yao’s family situation. Ma Yao was a designated impoverished student in their department and needed school subsidies.

"She did. As soon as Ma Yao saw the list, she went to find the Director of Education, shamelessly trying to switch to another hospital. After all, many hospitals still had slots available, although they required special accommodations. But Liu Director pushed her out decisively, stating his firm attitude. He also emphasized that Ma Yao, as someone receiving special subsidies for being impoverished, should set an example for others and willingly go to the difficult placements."

The usual nonsense about prioritizing the greater good and having a sense of responsibility—it was a long-winded speech by Liu Director.

Ma Yao saw that the matter was irrecoverable. While disappointed, she gritted her teeth and endured it. What else could she do?

She was a woman of great dignity and self-respect, with an innate sense of pride. Once she decided to go, she would never drag things out, letting others look down on her.

On her way back, she ran into Meng Han, her nemesis.

How did they become nemeses? It was all because that jerk had been chasing after Ma Yao incessantly, leading to rumors from Meng Han’s crew that Ma Yao was willing to sell herself for money.

Ma Yao taught her a good lesson for that.

Now, enemies meeting face-to-face only stoked the fires of hatred.

Meng Han was full of mockery, insinuating that Ma Yao might look pretty but was ultimately useless, destined to rot away in the countryside for the rest of her life, never achieving anything significant.

She even arrogantly revealed her own assigned hospital, which sent Ma Yao into a spiral. Meng Han’s academic performance was nowhere near Ma Yao’s! Yet Meng Han was assigned to the school’s affiliated top hospital. How could this happen unless she pulled some strings? If placements were truly based on academic scores, there was no way Meng Han would end up there.

This unquestionably proved Meng Han had connections and used them to her advantage.

Upon returning, Ma Yao stormed into the office to demand an explanation.

Liu Hongmin was laughing and chatting on a phone call with someone unknown. Judging by his expression and demeanor, it was likely a call from someone higher up advocating on behalf of a particular student.

At this stage, interns who couldn’t rely on their own strengths had no option but to play their cards—each showcasing their own methods, like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea.

Those with connections naturally seek them out, while those without are left to resign themselves to fate.

Starting yesterday morning, Liu Hongmin’s office phone hadn’t stopped ringing. He postponed some calls, brushed off others, but ultimately, there were those connections so strong even he couldn’t ignore them.

Fortunately, he kept a reserve quota available just for handling these "relationship beneficiaries." It was their unspoken rule, precisely to deal with these situations.

It’s easy to imagine Ma Yao’s fiery temper. When Liu Hongmin saw her, his face immediately darkened.

With some impatience, he dismissed her with a single line: "Follow the school’s arrangements. If you have complaints, go to the Dean. I’m just the Director of Education; I don’t handle these matters."

Bai Xiao abruptly yanked off Ma Yao’s blanket. "Get up! Don’t you feel ashamed? You were humiliated in their office, and now you come back to the dorm to throw a tantrum? Let’s go—I’ll help you settle this. I won’t believe connections are all that matter. Don’t we have our own? If others can go around the rules, then we’ll play the relationship card too." She reached out and pulled Ma Yao up.

Ma Yao appeared despondent. "Bai Xiao! Stop fooling around. I know what your family connections are! But knowing them doesn’t help us. Liu Director already said—even if Bai Xiao herself shows up, it won’t matter. You can enjoy the perks of connections, but it doesn’t mean everyone can."

She had considered using Bai Xiao’s name as leverage, borrowing power to intimidate.

But it didn’t work—Liu Hongmin wasn’t buying it.

It wasn’t that he ignored Bai Xiao’s influence; he knew all too well. Bai Xiao was already personally requested by Dr. Xue, one of the most influential figures.

Someone like Bai Xiao mixing with the likes of Ma Yao and other nobodies? At most, it was just a dorm-room favor—it wouldn’t lead her to actually challenge him over this situation.

Besides, even if Yu Daren himself intervened, they wouldn’t bend to accommodate so many people.

There were limits to "relationship beneficiaries." Taking the whole lot was simply unheard of.

Knowing this, Liu Hongmin wasn’t concerned in the least.

Bai Xiao grinned, "Fine! I’ll find you a way. Since internships are so crucial, I, Bai Xiao, will learn how to pull strings for once."

Instantly, Ma Yao jumped out of bed. Who wouldn’t want good results in the end?

He Juan and Lin Xiang hesitated, unsure of what to do. They wanted to speak but felt too embarrassed to say anything. If it were just Ma Yao, that might be one thing—but with all three of them, it felt like overkill. How would they manage three placements?

At the door, Bai Xiao noticed their hesitation and waved, "Hurry up! Why are you standing there like statues?"

He Juan and Lin Xiang’s faces lit up with smiles; of course, they didn’t want their futures ruined.

He Juan, despite her excellent academic performance, hadn’t landed a good internship placement either.

Connections were everything.

The four of them arrived at Liu Hongmin’s office.

Unfortunately, Liu Hongmin was currently entertaining guests.

Bai Xiao knocked on the door.

Liu Hongmin opened it and immediately saw several people sitting on the sofa inside, evidently discussing matters with the leadership.

When Liu Hongmin saw Bai Xiao, followed by Ma Yao, He Juan, and Lin Xiang, he already guessed what was going on.

With a smile, he said, "Bai Xiao, take your classmates back for now. Once we finish here, I’ll talk to you."

It wasn’t the right time to stir up trouble.

Of course, Bai Xiao understood! Causing a scene now wouldn’t help Ma Yao and the others.

"Alright! Liu Director, we’ll wait outside while you finish your work."

"Old Liu! Isn’t that Dr. Bai? Let her in—we’re all familiar here, and Dr. Bai is one of us. No point in waiting outside," one of the bigshots inside chimed in.

Liu Hongmin had no choice but to invite Bai Xiao in with a smile. Who could deny favors for Yu Daren’s niece?

He had momentarily forgotten that Bai Xiao’s uncle was practically a major figure among this group.

"Come in, come in! Since Dean Feng has spoken, Dr. Bai, please step inside and tell us what’s going on. Wouldn’t want Dean Feng accusing me of mistreating you."

Following their lead, Liu Hongmin greeted Bai Xiao warmly—it was a clear attempt at ingratiation.

Ma Yao and the others hesitated. With so many people here, would they dare speak?

Bai Xiao pulled all three of them in decisively.

"Dean Feng! My apologies, my classmates and I have an issue regarding internship assignments that we wanted to discuss with the Director."

Dean Feng had given her the opening, so there was no way she wouldn’t respond with polite gratitude.

Dean Feng and several hospital deans burst into laughter. They were here today precisely for internship placements! Each year after the arrangements were finalized, they would meet with school leaders to touch base—it was their established tradition.

Unexpectedly, they encountered Bai Xiao, Yu Daren’s niece. noveldrama

Naturally, they wouldn’t stand idly by.