Wu Xiao (a pseudonym), a third-year junior high school student at the Third Junior High School in Shiquan County, was photographed by our reporter Sun Tao.
On the afternoon of April 23, Wu Xiao, a third-year junior high school student at the Third Junior High School in Shiquan County, found herself pregnant and suddenly started bleeding from her lower body, showing symptoms of a miscarriage.
On April 25, after enduring physical and mental torture for a month, Wu Xiao felt utterly disheartened. She handed over her mobile phone to the person she trusted most in the world - her teacher in his fifties. Wu Xiao told this "grandpa teacher" that in the past month, in order to fight for her household registration and ensure her right to attend school, she had no choice but to endure the repeated sexual demands of Principal Li Huaisheng, who was 51 years old, until she became physically exhausted and mentally broken.
It wasn't until the child, whom she loved deeply and hoped would be her means of revenge, also left her forever that this 14-year-old girl felt she could no longer bear the weight of her life. Before writing her will and deciding to end her life, she chose to use the law to punish the "demon" inside her heart.
On May 3, the public security authorities handled Li's bail according to legal procedures; on May 5, the Shiquan County Discipline Inspection Commission, the County Supervision Bureau, and the County Education and Sports Bureau made the decision to expel Li Huaisheng from the Party, revoke his administrative position, and cancel his teaching qualification.
Some local residents speculated that Wu Xiao would change her testimony and deny that there was a real relationship between them as a teacher and student. But they didn't expect that this young girl had made up her mind and would no longer silently endure, insisting on reporting her rape accusation and choosing to publicly disclose all the secrets that had tormented her for a month.
Wu Xiao's unwavering determination shocked the public who thought the matter would be left unresolved. Wu Xiao pushed herself and the principal into the eye of the storm, facing the judgment of the entire city's people and the verdict of morality and law.
Shiquan, this beautiful small city in southern Shaanxi, is being swept into a sudden storm.
I Want to Reveal All the Ugly Things
Wu Xiao (a pseudonym), a 14-year-old girl who suffered consecutive rapes by the principal within one month, is filled with pain and disappointment in both body and mind; "half a month after the abortion," she remains immersed in torment and inner conflict, still lacking the courage to face the various gazes of the public.
On May 7, this third-year junior high school student who should have been actively preparing for her high school entrance exams once again fled her small county, heading deep into the Qinling Mountains. She aimlessly wandered alone and stayed for two whole days at a relative's house who was unaware of the situation.
Facing repeated meetings with relatives and relevant personnel, Wu Xiao carefully weighed whether to publicly disclose the past month, those 30 unforgettable days and nights.
At 9 p.m. that evening, Wu Xiao finally called our reporter and firmly stated: "I've made my decision, I want to see you." The reporter immediately drove more than twenty kilometers to reach the agreed-upon meeting point deep in the Qinling Mountains.
The Qinling Valley was completely silent at night, occasionally interrupted by the sound of wind rushing through the valley. The lush green mountains visible during the day were now covered by the night, resembling a giant black hand. The winding mountain roads showed not a single soul.
Half an hour later, a little girl wearing sunglasses emerged step by step from the darkness, dragging a shadow that seemed to stretch and shrink. She stood under a lonely and dim streetlight. After confirming each other's identities, the little girl told the reporter that she was Wu Xiao.
The driver from Shiquan County asked Wu Xiao: "It's so late, aren't you afraid to walk alone on the mountain road? I wouldn't dare to do it myself." Wu Xiao smiled indifferently and replied meaningfully: "I'm not afraid of anything anymore."
Facing the reporter, she answered resolutely: "It's me, Wu Xiao, I want to reveal all the ugly things." Subsequently, she locked herself in a hotel room and wrote down a detailed 13-page statement for the reporter, narrating the misfortunes she endured and how the image of Principal Li Huaisheng had been overturned in her mind.
The New Student Without a Household Registration
My name is Wu Xiao (a pseudonym). I was born on May 16, 1996 (lunar calendar), and currently attend the Third Middle School in Shiquan County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. Regarding the fact that I was seduced by Principal Li (Principal of Shiquan No. 3 Middle School), I provide the following explanation:
In September 2009, I transferred from a middle school in a neighboring province to Shiquan No. 3 Middle School. Since I did not have a household registration, the school needed to issue a student certificate. In March of this year, I sought help from Principal Li, who agreed to issue the student certificate for me.
Wu Xiao, 14 years old, originally came from a rural area in a certain county of Ankang City. Her father, living in poverty, joined the ranks of migrant workers with his wife to work in a coal mine in a neighboring province, hoping to improve their family's circumstances. However, hard work did not bring the desired results. This rural man eventually became the adopted son of an elderly widower there. After having two sons, they unintentionally welcomed a daughter—Wu Xiao.
Wu Xiao has never had a household registration, but her academic performance has always been excellent. Her grades are consistently among the top three in her class, with her worst ranking being 31st in the entire school. Wu Xiao told reporters that it was her "good grades" that kept her in the classroom; otherwise, any school would have expelled her because she was a "black person without a household registration." "I can't even imagine what kind of consequences that would bring! If I don't have a chance to study, I don't know what hope I have in life," she said.
Speaking about studying, Wu Xiao's face lit up with joy. She explained that she likes reading, loves learning, and hopes that education can create a bright future for her. In a diary entry dated August 28, 2010, this young girl wrote: "School starts today, and I am going to enter a new grade—junior three. Time flies, like a shuttle weaving back and forth. We must grow up, step by step. Now I am reunited with my classmates and teachers—it feels great. School starts, and I get to learn new knowledge, understand the world better, which is interesting and fun, but there are also many assignments and books to read. Still, going to school is good, I love studying, and I enjoy learning with my classmates and playing with them."
When Wu Xiao was five years old, her father passed away from a serious illness. This wanderer who hoped to revitalize his family through hard labor left behind a final wish for his wife: let the children change their fate through education. To fulfill this wish, the mother worked hard to ensure none of her children dropped out of school due to poverty. However, her two sons soon left school after their father's death, following in their father's footsteps to work as miners in Shanxi, supplementing the family income. Wu Xiao became the only hope to carry on her father's last wish.
But she lacked a household registration. When she arrived at Shiquan No. 3 Middle School, she was constantly reminded to obtain her household registration quickly or else she wouldn't be able to continue her studies since filling out examination forms would become an issue. With the help of acquaintances, Wu Xiao saw a glimmer of hope for her household registration but was required to obtain a certificate from her school proving her status as a current student. Furthermore, she was warned that if she dropped out, the certificate would automatically become invalid. The person helping her assured her there would be no risk of falsification involved.
"I Regarded Him as My Father"
That day, my family and I went to the school to ask Principal Li for help. In his office, I detailed my family situation and the reasons why I had no household registration. By accident, I obtained Principal Li's QQ number. In the following days, whenever we saw each other online, we would politely greet each other. Gradually, as we chatted more often, I began to regard Principal Li as a friend, someone worthy of my respect (before we became intimate, he gave me a positive impression).
During one conversation, I mentioned casually that I didn't know how to cook. Principal Li suggested I take him as my mentor, and I half-jokingly agreed. He also casually mentioned inviting me to his home to learn cooking, but I didn't take it seriously. It wasn't until the evening of March 25 when I was chatting with Li that he mentioned again that I should go to his home on the weekend to learn cooking, and I agreed (at that time, I already regarded him as a father figure).
While issuing the certificate in Principal Li's office, he enthusiastically called to contact relevant individuals and specifically asked about Wu Xiao's family and study situation. He even recommended a very funny QQ chat picture to Wu Xiao. That day, while showing Wu Xiao photos from his QQ space, Principal Li talked about his unfortunate marriage that had collapsed. Wu Xiao said that to facilitate the handling of her household registration, she voluntarily added Principal Li's two QQ numbers, "Warm Sun" and "Green Sun".
Before this, Wu Xiao had independently studied in a foreign place for more than half a year. Her two older brothers would only send her money, and her mother rarely contacted her. Wu Xiao had already gotten used to living alone. She said she couldn't feel the warmth of family, and fatherly love had long become a beautiful memory. Even when she was sick, she went to the hospital alone and still suffers from the aftereffects of myocarditis, often taking leave due to fever, feeling dizzy and short of breath when doing physical labor, and her body was extremely weak.
After becoming "chat friends" with the principal, the two conversed very well. Wu Xiao expressed that Principal Li spoke very gently, never excessively, often asking about her health and encouraging her to study hard. The principal's care made Wu Xiao increasingly feel a familial warmth, saying that besides the father who held her on his lap and didn't let her argue with her two older brothers, no one else had cared for her so attentively. In Principal Li, Wu Xiao saw the shadow of her father. She said: "I regarded him as my father."
Learning to Cook, I Was Stayed Overnight at the Principal's House
On the weekend of March 26, after school, when I logged onto QQ on my phone, Li was also online, and I politely greeted him. He mentioned again teaching me how to cook, and I agreed. Around 2 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon, I arrived at Li's residence. After exchanging pleasantries, I noticed his place was unusually messy. Out of concern for a friend and personal habit, I helped him clean the room. Later, Li said he had something to do outside and asked me to do some housework while waiting for him to return.
He was gone for about two hours. Around 5 o'clock, after I finished cleaning the room, Li returned. I proposed leaving, but he said it was not urgent, there was still plenty of time, and invited me to eat dinner at his place, where he would teach me how to cook. Thinking my purpose was to learn, I stayed.
Principal Li Huasong cooked vegetables that had been sitting around for a long time, but they weren't tasty. Wu Xiao said the taste was so bad she couldn't swallow them. Wu Xiao thought to herself, "With these skills, he dares to call himself a culinary master?"
After dinner, I helped clear the table, and Li went into the study to surf the internet and play cards, saying he would drive me home afterward. After tidying up, I entered the study to read a book while waiting for Li to drive me home. Around 8 o'clock, I suggested I could find a ride home myself, but he insisted it was unnecessary since he had a car and it would be convenient to drop me off after finishing his game. So, I waited a bit longer, but he kept playing game after game endlessly, seemingly forgetting about my request to go home. As a junior, I didn't feel comfortable telling him to stop playing and take me home. However, time dragged on, nearing 10 o'clock, and I proposed going home. He then said it was too late, and I wouldn't know how to explain to my family, suggesting I rest at his place while he sleeps elsewhere. Coincidentally, there was no one at my home that night, and considering I had forgotten my keys and wouldn't be able to enter anyway, I accepted his suggestion.
I Kept Telling Him I Am Still a Child
He turned off the computer and went to prepare foot-washing water for me. After I finished washing up, it was already quite late, but he showed no intention of leaving. I thought even if he doesn't leave, it's fine; I could chat with friends or watch TV and sit in the living room until dawn before leaving, so I sat on the couch chatting with friends on QQ.
After a while, he sat next to me and asked why I wasn't resting yet. I said I wasn't sleepy and wanted to chat with friends. He asked why I didn't chat on the computer. I said my phone could log in, so there was no need for extra trouble. Then he said I wasn't in good health and should rest early, suggesting I sleep in his bedroom. I refused (his place only had one bedroom) saying it wasn't proper, I couldn't take over the host's room and make him sleep elsewhere. He said it was fine, pushing me into the bedroom and pressing my shoulders, making me sit on the bed edge, telling me to rest peacefully.
Wu Xiao recounted to the reporter that although she knew Li Huasong was her principal, she had never interacted closely with him until one day shortly after the start of the semester when she fell ill during evening self-study and was heading to the hospital. On the way, Principal Li discovered her and kindly drove her and her companion to the hospital gate. Wu Xiao's first impression of Principal Li was that he drove too slowly at night, taking nearly twenty minutes for a taxi ride that usually took five minutes. His snail-like speed made Wu Xiao and her companion secretly laugh. The second time was when Wu Xiao argued with her roommate, and neither wanted to enter the dormitory. Principal Li didn't criticize but ran back and forth to understand the reason and kindly persuaded both to be magnanimous until they reconciled. Thus, Principal Li left a kind and approachable impression on Wu Xiao and all the girls in her class, portraying him as a respected elder.
I said it's unnecessary, I can just stay in the living room. As I got up to go to the living room, he suddenly hugged me tightly. At that moment, I was scared and at a loss for a few seconds. After about ten seconds, I realized the situation, pushing him away while telling him, "I know you might feel lonely and want someone to accompany you, but I am just a little girl."
He didn't respond, just holding me tightly. The close contact made me hear his rapid breathing. I kept pushing him aside, trying to prevent anything inappropriate from happening.
I repeatedly emphasized that I was still a child and had always respected him as an elder, perhaps even the person I respected most. He actually said I was smart for dedicating my first time to the person I respected most.
Hearing this, I almost collapsed, struggling desperately against him, but it was futile. He forcibly stripped me naked and threw my clothes on a stool at the foot of the bed. I immediately grabbed the blanket to cover myself and tried to get up to retrieve my clothes. However, he had already stripped himself and pressed his weight onto me. I used all my strength to push him off, but I couldn't prevent the incident from happening.
The Person I Respected Most Violated Me
After having relations with me, he fell asleep beside me. Seeing he was asleep, I quietly got up to put on my clothes. Before I could fully dress in my coat, he woke up, tore off my clothes again, and violated me once more. Faced with my crying pleas, he remained unmoved.
That night, I was completely sleepless, crying all night: the person I respected most had violated me.
On the night of March 26, it happened four times, all forced. That night, I attempted to escape several times but failed. I kept emphasizing that I was still a child and had always admired him, but he remained unmoved. At that moment, I felt desperate, hating myself for being so foolish and trusting him. Fear and anger intertwined and burned fiercely that night, changing the course of my life.
The glass in his house was soundproof, so even if I screamed, it would be useless. Moreover, my phone was out of battery, unable to contact the outside world. I became even more frightened.
As dawn approached, he told me not to tell anyone about what happened, promising to treat me well and not deceive me, and assuring me that he would try his best to help me with whatever I needed. I didn't reply, just cried continuously. Around 8 o'clock, someone called him, and he went out. I immediately dressed