Chapter 26: Principal Wang, Indifferent to Fame and Fortune

"Principal, actually, I'm not someone who particularly loves the spotlight. How about we just cancel next week's flag-raising speech?" Lin Li said tentatively at this moment.

Saying this in front of the entire school's faculty and students was simply too much for a seventeen-year-old boy to bear.

This was even more shameful than telling the whole class about the dream where he had beauties on both arms just moments ago.

Headache, Principal Wang really had a headache right now.

If Lin Li hadn't mentioned it, he would have almost forgotten.

Now, all the original plans were completely thrown into chaos.

Should the official account still post? Should the notice still be put up? Should the interview still be arranged?

After doing all this, could he really take a step further on his path of promotion, rather than becoming a laughingstock among friends?

He thought he had pulled off something impressive, but now it seemed like he had just dumped a huge pile of shit.

Damn, why did he just call out Lin Li over the broadcast? He didn't expect regret to arrive so quickly! Now every student in the first and second years must be curious about what this 'Lin Li' student did; he should have quietly asked Xue Jian to bring Lin Li over instead.

"Since you feel embarrassed, I will certainly respect your wishes. If you really don't want to go on stage, then let's just drop it," Principal Wang said, climbing down the pole as soon as he found a handhold, nodding with a smile.

Is the Principal afraid? He seems even less eager to see that scene than I am! In that case, I, Lin Li, have nothing to fear!

"If you treat me as a national scholar, I must repay you as a national scholar! It doesn't matter, Principal! Since you feel it's necessary, how could I care about my own face? I accept this speech!" Lin Li said loudly, deeply moved.

Principal: "?"

Who the hell needs it, and who the hell treated you like a national scholar?

Don't act sensible when there's no need to be sensible!

"No, no, no, no, no—" The Principal waved his hands hurriedly. "I just checked the weather forecast; next Monday's morning assembly will likely be canceled. We'll talk about this matter later, later."

Sweating profusely, bro. Even if it doesn't rain next Monday, the morning assembly has to be canceled. Let's drag this out until there are no morning assemblies for the rest of the semester, or even until the end of my term.

"No, I want to speak!" Lin Li's voice was sonorous and powerful.

"No, you don't want to speak!" The Principal's voice was no weaker than his.

Because they were standing close, Yang Liang could see the slight smile on Lin Li's face.

This kid is definitely pretending on purpose, yet Yang Liang felt even more heartache for Lin Li because of it. Constantly playing such a role to disguise and hide his true inner self must be exhausting, right?

Lin Li broke out in goosebumps from that gaze. Why was Yang Liang still acting out the persona of a gentle, mature man?

Sister Sun, maybe you should just give in to him.

"To prevent possible retaliation against Student Lin afterward, this matter is temporarily unsuitable to be brought into the open," Sun Ying spoke up at this moment, finally saving the sweat-drenched Principal Wang.

"In that case, it's such a pity and regrettable, but our Nansang Middle School will certainly cooperate fully with the police arrangements." While saying it was a pity and regrettable, the Principal, whose mouth was smiling so wide it looked like a Nike logo, wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a long sigh of relief.

Then Sun Ying turned her gaze toward Lin Li:

"Student Lin, due to our publicity needs, we still need to take at least a few photos. Your case will also be recorded by us. Uh, but don't worry, in the article we publish later, your appearance will be pixelated, we'll use a pseudonym, and... we will only briefly describe the part where you collected evidence and reported it."

As long as they didn't say Lin Li was one of the guests that day, even after those people were released, they wouldn't suspect Lin Li.

Of course, the main reason was that the Demon Suppression Bureau couldn't afford to lose face over this either.

"Okay." Lin Li nodded. "But can the pseudonym be 'Xiao Li'?"

"Huh? Why?" Sun Ying asked curiously.

"Because my childhood name is Li Feiyu," Lin Li said with utmost seriousness.

"That's no problem; I'll just mention it," Sun Ying nodded indifferently, then continued, "However, Student Lin, we need you to accompany us for two photos now: one of you holding the pennant, and one of you holding the bonus money. Please cooperate."

"Alright."

Lin Li nodded, took the pennant handed over by Yang Liang, gave it a shake, and spread it out on the coffee table.

【Pornography Suppression Vanguard】

Lin Li: "..."

Huang Tian above, I did not intend to betray you.

The Principal, who had originally intended to ask if he could join the group photo, was now glad he hadn't opened his mouth yet.

"This is a double-sided pennant; if you don't like this side, there's another side on the back," Yang Liang said at this moment.

On the back was 【Heroic Youth】.

The Principal breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there was this alternative option; even an idiot would know which one to choose.

"Let's stick with Pornography Suppression Vanguard," Lin Li immediately flipped it back.

Principal: "?"

Damn, how can there actually be an idiot.

Lin Li actually just felt that 'Heroic Youth' was too ordinary. Anyway, since he would be pixelated and his name changed to Xiao Li, holding 'Pornography Suppression Vanguard' looked so much cooler.

Principal Wang was pondering how his school had cultivated such talent.

Xue Jian was even more puzzled, wondering how he could have such a student under his wing.

Sun Ying didn't mind; suppressing pornography was one of their core duties anyway. This was just a title, nothing to be ashamed of, otherwise they wouldn't have chosen to print it.

It could even gain some traffic, allowing them to promote knowledge on the occasion.

"Principal, aren't you joining the group photo?" Sun Ying considerately asked Principal Wang.

The Principal waved his hands awkwardly: "I'm someone who is indifferent to fame and fortune. I'll just take the photos for you. Teacher Xue, why don't you stand beside Student Lin?"

"I am also indifferent to fame and fortune. I'll become perspective two," Xue Jian firmly refused.

Thus, they had no choice but to have the two Demon Suppression Envoys stand on Lin Li's left and right.

After the pennant photos were taken, came the red envelope Lin Li was looking forward to even more.

Holy crap, 3699!

Three days ago, this could have bought a single Emperor-level service at the Qingjue Wellness Club!

A full ten Spring Breeze Elves (Li Kui molds)!

"The three thousand three hundred is the bonus we applied for; the remaining 399 is your own principal," Sun Ying explained.

"Thank you very much." Lin Li displayed an incredibly sincere smile.

After the photos were taken, Sun Ying handed over another red envelope, saying:

"Besides these items, this is a supermarket card, but it's designated for specific goods; everything is written on it. You can exchange it for daily necessities like oil, rice, and flour at designated supermarkets. This also counts as your reward. It's an extra prize that Officer Yang specially fought to get for you, taken from his own police station's quota. You should thank Officer Yang."

More money!

Lin Li wasn't great at cooking, but cashing out this kind of card was extremely simple; even at a five percent discount, someone would buy it.

"Thank you, Uncle Yang!" Therefore, Lin Li once again expressed his gratitude individually to Yang Liang with utmost sincerity.

Who said Uncle Yang's warm-hearted big uncle persona was fake?

This was Yang Liang's true color! If Lin Li ever heard such claims again, he would definitely argue the point with that person!

【Mission Two Completed.】

【You have received rewards: Physique Improvement: Charm Skill Resistance increased by 100%, Yang Energy concentration in the body increased by 50%; Low-Grade Spirit Stones x5; System Currency x200.】

【Sacrificing the small self to achieve the greater self, truly a hero! You have just stepped out of the reed mats, yet you have brought shock to the Demon Suppression Bureau!

The Demon Suppression Bureau grants you the title of Demon-Slaying Vanguard. If it weren't for your insufficient cultivation base, they would wish nothing more than to directly recruit you and promote you to a Local Demon Suppression Envoy!

If you treat me as a national scholar, I will repay you as a national scholar! Having received this name, I shall continue to practice the reality of demon-slaying!

Seek out more hidden dens of local Joy-Dualism cultivators and assist the Demon Suppression Bureau in eradicating them.】

【Time-Limited Mission Triggered!】

【Mission Two: Within one month, discover and deeply cooperate with the Demon Suppression Bureau to eradicate three more Joy-Dualism cultivator strongholds.】

【Rewards: Title: Light of Xilingzhen; Random Ability x1; Low-Grade Spirit Stones x5; System Currency x200.】

【Light of Xilingzhen: After equipping, the wearer will radiate the light of the righteous path. Cultivation speed of righteous path techniques increases by 50%, cultivation speed of evil path techniques decreases by 50%, and evil spirits and demons will subconsciously feel a certain degree of fear toward you.】

Lin Li raised an eyebrow.

Again?

 Monthly tickets, monthly tickets, monthly tickets, monthly tickets, give me some monthly tickets, monthly tickets, monthly tickets

 Add bricks and tiles to Tianxian's abstract career, ya or 2-1

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(End of Chapter)