Chapter 510: Principal Looking for You

Without a doubt, Jiang Cheng has become the focus of the arena.

At first, those who didn't pay much attention to him now regard Jiang Cheng as a formidable opponent in their hearts, and some have even prayed silently to avoid him in the first round of the finals.

Of course, there are exceptions.

"Well done, Teacher Jiang."

Yao Jun's voice sounded, and at that instant the entire lounge fell silent.

"I'm really looking forward to fighting you next."

As his words fell, everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.

As a newcomer who just joined the Grand Competition, he actually attracted Yao Jun's attention, leaving them shocked and also filled with envy.

After all, maintaining good relations with a Seven-level Grandmaster brings only benefits and no drawbacks.

"I also look forward to facing Teacher Yao," Jiang Cheng replied with a smile.

Without a doubt, he is definitely a tough opponent, but if one wants to win first place, facing him is unavoidable.

Even if he were eliminated early, one would still have to face several others.

Lin Ziwei and the others beside her exchanged glances, feeling a bit of anticipation as well; after all, they had been the only ones going back and forth, and now there's a new face, which is not bad.

If Jiang Cheng ultimately wins the championship, they won't have any complaints.

In the blink of an eye, several more matches ended, and today's Academy Grand Competition has come to the end.

Under the host's roll call, those who had advanced to the Finals Round stepped onto the stage one by one, facing the crowd.

Jiang Cheng was naturally among them.

"Let's give a warm round of applause to congratulate the twenty-three teachers who have entered the Finals Round!"

Instantly, thunderous applause erupted in the venue, lasting without cease.

Many students were especially excited, because among those who advanced were familiar faces; although they themselves didn't make it to the finals, they still felt a share of the honor.

Lin Yue was one of them, her little hands clapping until they turned red.

Qin Xue was also clapping, but from the look on her face she seemed dazed, unable to believe that Jiang Cheng had actually made it all the way to the finals.

Recalling what Lin Yue had said earlier, her heart wavered a little.

Jiang Cheng—could he really have cleared the way and taken first place?

After about half a minute, the applause gradually subsided at Xu Juan's signal.

"Fellow students, I think what deserves our applause today is not only the twenty-three teachers on stage, but also the teachers sitting in the audience; without them we couldn't enjoy such a splendid match, so let's give them applause as well."

In the venue, applause thundered again, and the teachers on stage also clapped.

Xie Jianfeng and the others all wore bitter smiles.

They were eliminated only because their skill was inferior; otherwise, who would want to sit on a cold bench?

Xu Juan raised her hand to stop the applause, then said: "Tomorrow, the first round of the Finals Round will be held, adopting a best-of-three format; I believe the teachers on stage will surely bring us an even more exciting match."

Applause sounded again.

Almost everyone's eyes were filled with anticipation.

Yes, the upcoming battles will be the best to watch and the most exciting!

The people on stage also exchanged glances, everything understood without words.

"Alright, today's match ends here; everyone, disperse." Having said that, she led the way out.

The school leaders also followed suit one after another.

After they left, the atmosphere in the venue relaxed considerably, and everyone began chatting noisily.

Jiang Cheng turned around, just as he was about to step down from the stage, when a voice sounded from behind.

"Teacher Jiang, please wait a moment."

Jiang Cheng startled, turned his head, and saw it was the female host.

"Teacher Jiang, sorry."

The female host hurried over and whispered, "The principal instructed me to tell you to go to her office; she has something to discuss with you."

Although she tried to keep her voice low, those nearby still heard it clearly.

For a moment, everyone's gaze toward Jiang Cheng grew even more envious.

Needless to say, they all knew it was because Jiang Cheng's performance in the first three matches amazed Principal Xu, prompting her to summon him specially.

There's no need to mention the benefits of gaining the principal's favor.

What's more, Principal Xu is a great beauty; although she's a bit strict, if one could……

"Is it Principal Xu?"

Jiang Cheng's voice sounded.

"Yes, Teacher Jiang." The female host nodded repeatedly, her eyes toward Jiang Cheng also showing favor.

"Teacher Jiang, if possible, please go now; Principal Xu will be waiting for you in her office."

"I understand, thank you."

"You're welcome, Teacher Jiang." The female host smiled sweetly.

Jiang Cheng nodded, waved at Qin Lao in that direction, and headed toward the principal's office.

Behind him were the envious gazes of the many teachers.

"This brat, how hateful!"

In the crowd, Sun Tong watched Jiang Cheng's retreating back, gritting his teeth in anger.

He remembered that when he first participated in the Grand Competition, he hadn't had such good fortune.

Of course, compared to these, the more important matter now is how to explain things to his older brother.

Not long after, Jiang Cheng arrived at the principal's office door; the door was ajar, and as he was about to knock, a familiar voice came from inside: "Come in."

Jiang Cheng pushed the door open and entered; Xu Juan was sitting on the sofa, seeing him come in, she gestured to the opposite sofa and said with a smile, "Have a seat."

"Thank you, principal."

Jiang Cheng closed the door, then, following the "instruction," sat on the opposite sofa.

Looking at Xu Juan smiling opposite him, he inexplicably felt a bit creeped out.

"You seem a bit nervous?"

Xu Juan asked.

"Still, still okay."

Jiang Cheng nodded.

"It's fine if you're not nervous; we've met before, so you've been in the academy for about four or five months, right?"

"About right."

"Four or five months is long for ordinary people, but for us it's just the blink of an eye."

Xu Juan sighed, then asked: "The anonymous person who successfully challenged two Supremes in a row at the base, that's you, right?"

Jiang Cheng was startled, then immediately understood why she had summoned him; after a moment's hesitation, he still nodded.

After all, he had already prepared for his identity to be exposed, though it's happening a bit sooner than expected; even just in the preliminaries, someone had already guessed it.

"I knew it."

A flash of pride crossed Xu Juan's eyes as she stared at Jiang Cheng and continued: "Teacher Jiang, you really hide your talents well; if it weren't for this Academy Grand Competition, who knows when your identity would have been exposed. So, are you here for this one million Contribution Points?"

"Yes."

Jiang Cheng also didn't overstate it: "Ideally I'd earn one million Contribution Points; if that's impossible, five hundred thousand or three hundred thousand would also be acceptable."

(End of chapter)