"You—" Amanpio was about to argue with Iris but one look from Professor Dupont and he shut his mouth again.
Jin Liwei's heart filled with warmth hearing his baby girl's words. She defended him! Ah, what a wonderful feeling! However, he hoped that she wouldn't get into too much trouble. So he spoke up.
"Headmaster, it's not Xiulan's fault. This wouldn't have happened if I weren't here. I'm sorry that my presence has caused this much trouble. I'll leave the academy immediately. Just please don't punish Xiulan too harshly."
"No! Don't leave!" Iris protested. "You just arrived."
"Hmph! Go leave. Who needs you here?" Amanpio grumbled, massaging his now throbbing face. It was already swelling.
"Mr. Kileksky, mind your words. Say anything more and I'll take it as a challenge of my authority as the Headmaster!" Professor Dupont scolded, effectively shutting up the inventor for real this time.
