Love Comes After Marriage novel Chapter 1264

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Rumors spread back and forth and eventually landed in the ears of Gu Qingli. Of course, he did not refute these claims because he knew that denial would only make things worse. Besides, what they were saying was true anyway.

Eventually, the University Chancellor called Gu Qingli into his office to speak to him. The rumors were getting out of hand and it was affecting the image of the university’s professors.

“Oh, Qingli, modern society may be open-minded and relationships between a student and teacher may not be a big deal, especially between two people of a similar age, but…as you know, you have always attracted a lot of attention on campus. So, naturally, your every move is under the scrutiny of our students.”

“The entire university is currently talking about your relationship with a student. Is it about time that you step forward and clear your name?”

“Chancellor, there’s nothing to clear. What they are saying, is the truth,” Gu Qingli replied calmly.

“But…you still need to think of a solution. You don’t want the students to continue gossiping, do you? Qingli, you need to take your future into consideration!”

After hearing this, Gu Qingli began to laugh, “Chancellor, everyone has the right to freedom of speech. I think we should respect that.”

“That may sound good, but it doesn’t look good. Look at how people are pointing at you and calling you the professor who’s messing around with his student. Doesn’t it make you feel bad?”

“No, it doesn’t,” Gu Qingli replied straightforwardly. “Chancellor, I’ve been at this university for a while now. I’m sure you know the kind of person I am. If the university has no place for me, then I’ll have to end my services here.”

“What do you mean by this?” the chancellor could tell there was an extra layer of meaning to Gu Qingli’s words, “Are you saying that you’re quitting?”

“If you guys can’t accept my private life…then I have no other choice.”

Gu Qingli had already come to this decision: if the university reacted too seriously, then his career as a professor had reached its end.

The chancellor sighed helplessly as he waved his hands at Gu Qingli, “Step out for a second. Let me think this over.”

Gu Qingli nodded and stepped out of the office. Although people were gossiping about him, Gu Qingli did not feel embarrassed. After all, this was his private life and he had a clear conscience.

However, Mo Ziyan’s roommates quickly called her to notify her of the drama.

“Ziyan, when you visited the campus the other day, someone saw you and everyone’s gossiping about Professor Gu as a result. They’re all saying that he has a messed up private life. If we think about it, you should be taking responsibility for this.”

“But, Brother Four never mentioned this to me.”

“Professor Gu is a thoughtful person. He would never complain in front of you,” Mo Ziyan’s roommate reminded her. “You need to be more thoughtful too. Stop focusing on yourself. Do you know how tough it’s been for Professor Gu to face the university all on his own?”

“Yes, thank you for telling me about this. I know what to do,” Mo Ziyan said thankfully as she hung up the phone. She then fell into deep thought.

Of course, she did not act straight away because she still needed to find out what the students were actually saying.

So, she sent her secretary into action and quickly discovered the effect that the rumors had on Gu Qingli.

The first rumors weren’t so bad. But, after circulating for a while, people were now saying that he had slept with multiple students!

And, even though Gu Qingli had the ability to clarify everything, he didn’t want to waste his time on it…

So, when he returned home that night, Mo Ziyan looked at him unhappily and asked, “Brother Four, are you hiding something from me?”