"That's too much! Principal, are you really going to let a student ride over our teachers like this?"
"Exactly, Principal. He's just a game expert, isn't he? Besides, he hasn't even reached third-rate strength. Who knows, he might die in the game any day now."
"Right, with such an arrogant personality, he won't last long in the game. Are we really going to cut off our financial prospects for a student who doesn't even have any status?"
"Principal, you have to understand, if we give up our business, we'll lose at least tens of millions, and we'll also have to compensate the pharmaceutical company."
...
In the academic affairs office, all the leaders were indignant.
They were very displeased with Lin Feng's arrogance and were urging the principal to retract his agreement to Lin Feng's conditions and expel him from the school.
But the principal just smoked silently, not saying a word.
After finishing a cigarette, he sighed and said, "Do you think I don't want to get rid of that kid? Do you know how the city education department plans to deal with our No. 3 High School?"
"They said that due to our school's years of failing cultural assessments and not having any excellent candidates in the National Martial Arts exam for several years, the city education department is planning a major overhaul of our school's leadership this year."
Everyone fell silent.
Schools in Mysterious Star are actually very competitive. It used to be all about academics, but ten years ago, when The Grand Martial World emerged, martial arts became popular, and schools started to focus on both academics and martial arts.
Those strong in academics focused on academics, and those strong in martial arts focused on martial arts.
This is why students at No. 3 High School are so keen on martial arts and often get into fights.
The Mingjiang City Education Department clearly divided the schools ten years ago, each focusing on their strengths.
The purpose was to foster healthy competition and select the strongest talents in a competitive environment.
The city education department aimed to send talents to the provincial education department, which in turn sent them to the central government.
These talents were being prepared for national competitions, to bring glory to the country.
It's similar to athletes, with small places sending talents to bigger places, and bigger places sending them to the central government. Once trained, they would shine in international competitions.
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This step-by-step progression ensures that the central government has a continuous supply of talent.
The reason why governments worldwide place such importance on this sector, besides the public's enthusiasm for The Grand Martial World, is that they are keen to unlock its secrets.
After all, a virtual game that appeared out of nowhere, with technology levels and effects far surpassing Mysterious Star, is something every country wants to claim. But first, they must unlock the game's mysteries.
How to unlock it? Scientists are of no help, as the game doesn't require an internet connection or have a data terminal. Even the best scientists can only stare blankly.
Since they can't do it, they rely on players to explore the game continuously.
Ten years ago, The Grand Martial World had only one map, and now seven have been explored.
This means that the further they go, the more secrets of the game they can uncover.
That's why countries spare no effort in investing heavily to cultivate generation after generation of game experts.
It can be said that all other sports combined are not as important as The Grand Martial World.
Mingjiang No. 1 and No. 2 High Schools focus on academics.
Mingjiang No. 3 and No. 4 High Schools are the breeding grounds for game talents, prioritized by the Mingjiang Education Department.
However, No. 3 High School hasn't produced a good talent in four years, and the patience of the higher-ups is wearing thin.
In contrast, No. 4 High School has been performing exceptionally well, producing talented students every year.
Especially last year, a senior student named Li Zixiong, whose father was a retired first-rate expert, taught him martial arts from a young age and used various rare herbs to strengthen his body.
This gave Li Zixiong an extremely high physical fitness even before entering the game, and his combat talent was outstanding.
After officially entering The Grand Martial World upon reaching adulthood, his talents were almost all above 80 points, with combat attributes all above 9 points.
Not long after entering the game, he was noticed by the Wudang Sect and was promoted to an inner disciple, now personally taught by an elder, with a bright future ahead.
In comparison, No. 3 High School was far behind, and the city education department was increasingly disappointed, feeling that the leadership was at fault and preparing for a reshuffle.
This is why the principal started to amass wealth frantically, feeling that he would be dismissed sooner or later, so he might as well make more money while he can.
But Lin Feng's appearance gave him hope.
If he could continue being the principal, who would want to be dismissed?
As long as he could continue, he could keep amassing wealth, so Lin Feng became an important bargaining chip for him.
As long as Lin Feng could meet his requirements, he wouldn't oppose him ruling the school.
"Alright, no matter what, let's wait until the National Martial Arts exam is over this year. During this time, give Lin Feng whatever he wants. Sacrificing some profits now is nothing; we can earn it back later."
The principal's words finally calmed everyone down.
This also meant that Lin Feng had truly become the 'school bully,' the young dragon slayer who eventually became the evil dragon...
In the evening, after a day of classes, Lin Feng dragged his tired body home.
"Auntie, I'm back."
"Little Feng, you look so tired. Was it from the classes?"
Yu Meixiang, seeing his exhausted appearance, quickly asked with concern.
Lin Feng smiled wryly. It wasn't the classes that tired him out, but the overly enthusiastic students who wore him out mentally and physically.
After every class, a bunch of students would come over, wanting to acknowledge him as their leader or master, and he couldn't get rid of them.
From morning to afternoon, during every break, he was treated like a celebrity.
Even when he went to the restroom, a group of people followed, with some even exaggeratingly offering to hold the faucet for him...
Going to the cafeteria to eat, his classmates would stop eating and crowd around to see him.
Regardless of whether Lin Feng agreed or not, they all called him "boss."
As the 'victim,' Lin Feng was passive throughout, agreeing to nothing, yet he still became the recognized 'boss' of all the students at No. 3 High School, the new generation's school bully...
Lin Feng was at a loss for words. As soon as school ended, he dashed home like he was finally free, finding peace at last.
Fortunately, it was Friday, and with the weekend ahead, he wouldn't have to endure school for a while.
"I'm fine, Auntie. What's for dinner?"
"Tonight, we're having sour soup fish and sweet and sour ribs. Your sisters will be back soon. The food will take a while, so why don't you rest for a bit?"
Lin Feng shook his head, put down his backpack, rolled up his sleeves, and headed to the kitchen to help.
Yu Meixiang said it wasn't necessary, but the smile on her face showed she appreciated it.
The two busied themselves in the kitchen, looking like a young couple.
When Fang Zhiqiu and Fang Hanshuang returned, they all sat at the dining table together, enjoying a warm family dinner.
Watching her three most important children laughing and chatting around her, Yu Meixiang felt like the happiest person in the world.
If there was anything more she could wish for, it would be to have a husband to make it perfect~
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