Taking Leave

Fan Jian emerged from the crowd and jumped in front of Chu Bai.

"What are you doing? You're just a bad student, just trash. Isn't everyone right? You look like you want to hit someone, huh? If you've got the guts, try it. Your grandpa is standing right here, let you hit me. I bet you, this grandson, wouldn't dare touch me!"

The injuries on Fan Jian's face hadn't fully healed yet; some areas were still bruised. Coupled with his arrogant words, he looked incredibly punchable.

Chu Bai clenched his fists.

"Grandson, I'm letting you hit me, huh? Why don't you dare? Hit me, go on, hit me?! Come on, come on!"

Fan Jian was relentless, craning his neck and sticking his face out, practically begging for a beating. His expression was truly infuriatingly cheap.

The short-tempered Chu Bai finally couldn't stand it anymore and slapped Fan Jian.

That slap felt incredibly satisfying.

But Chu Bai regretted it a little.

Fan Jian's appearance was clearly meant to provoke him.

Sure enough, after taking the slap, Fan Jian immediately turned around, ready to go report him.

However, as soon as Fan Jian stepped out of the classroom door, he turned back and re-entered the classroom.

Entering with Fan Jian was an old man.

It was the Old Principal.

Seeing this, Chu Bai's worry turned to joy, and he immediately greeted the Old Principal.

Many of the surrounding students didn't recognize the Principal, but upon hearing Chu Bai's greeting, they immediately understood the old man's identity.

The students also followed Chu Bai's lead and politely greeted the Principal.

The Old Principal smiled and nodded at the students, then his gaze fell upon Chu Bai and Fan Jian.

"I heard everything that just happened from outside the classroom. You two are classmates; being together is fate. Classmates should understand and care for each other..."

The Old Principal launched into a lengthy speech, constantly trying to brainwash everyone.

The surrounding students were all stunned, nodding occasionally, feeling that the Old Principal made sense.

Wang Haoran, however, had a clear understanding.

He knew the Old Principal was going to resolve this matter for Chu Bai.

And just as Wang Haoran had guessed, after saying so much, the Old Principal only criticized Chu Bai a few times but didn't give Chu Bai any punishment.

The slap Fan Jian received was essentially given to Chu Bai for free.

Wang Haoran completely understood now; this Old Principal should be an important supporting character in the protagonist's camp.

And the kind of supporting character who provides significant help to the protagonist.

In many web novels, this type of supporting character is very disadvantageous to the villain.

They often turn the tide, allowing the protagonist to make a comeback and putting the villain in a difficult situation.

It seems I need to find a way to deal with this important supporting character. I can't let him keep helping Chu Bai like this, Wang Haoran thought to himself.

After the Old Principal mediated the conflict, he took advantage of the break between classes to speak with Chu Bai privately.

On the School Field, the Old Principal and Chu Bai walked and talked, with the Old Principal trying to comfort him.

"The Mock Exam is over. If you didn't do well, you didn't do well. It's not a big deal. The most important thing is the college entrance exam. That's when you'll really show what you're made of."

"The Principal is right," Chu Bai nodded heavily, his mood instantly improving.

Although he had failed this Mock Exam, he still had a chance.

As long as he "performed" well during the college entrance exam, it would be fine.

Anyway, it was impossible to encounter someone like Xin Liangcai during the college entrance exam.

The invigilators for the college entrance exam were all from other schools or transferred from other places.

During the college entrance exam, candidates and invigilators did not know each other, which was to prevent cheating.

Even if he did encounter one, Chu Bai wasn't afraid.

The nature of the college entrance exam was different. It determined the future prospects of the candidates. If there really was an invigilator sitting next to him and staring at him,

Chu Bai could protest to the patrolling examiner on the grounds that the other party was affecting his exam.

This way, Chu Bai would be able to "perform" very well.

Getting into a first-tier university should be a sure thing, and even a top-tier university was very possible.

"You seem to be fine now. Go back to class," the Old Principal said to Chu Bai.

"Principal, I have a small request, and I hope you can agree."

"Tell me," the Principal said with a smile.

"Last night when I was at your house for dinner, you mentioned casually that you were going to a friend's place this afternoon to play Gambling Stones."

"You want to go too?"

"Don't look at my young age, I learned the true essence of this from a legendary Gambling Stones figure. Ten openings, nine profits!"

"This..."

"Principal, please take me with you. My family's financial situation isn't good, and my parents work very hard. I also want to earn some money to help them out," Chu Bai played the emotional card.

"What a filial child."

Seeing Chu Bai's confident demeanor, as if he wasn't lying, the Old Principal said, "Go ask your homeroom teacher for leave."

"Our homeroom teacher is not very easy to talk to, so I'd like to ask you, Principal, for help," Chu Bai chuckled honestly.

Regarding Wen Jing's matter last time, although Song Zhenyu didn't make it public, she was definitely still angry.

Chu Bai didn't dare to ask Song Zhenyu for leave. If he went, he would definitely be scolded and wouldn't get leave.

Afternoon.

Wang Haoran found a quiet place and made a phone call.

This was to his cheap mother.

Because in Wang Haoran's memory, his cheap mother had said: Our family has connections, you can bully whoever you want at school.

Although Wang Haoran didn't know exactly what those so-called connections were.

He was certain that this connection was definitely not simple.

The phone rang for a while, but no one answered.

After that, Wang Haoran called several more times, but it was still the same.

According to his cheap mother's schedule, she should be busy with things at the company at this time.

Wang Haoran gave up on calling and prepared to go to his cheap mother's company.

After all, this matter couldn't be explained clearly over the phone, and even if they talked on the phone, they would still need to meet in person.

Wang Haoran arrived at the office.

Song Zhenyu had been grading English papers until past four in the morning yesterday, so she was listless today. She was taking a nap at her desk during her lunch break.

There was no one else in the office at this time. Wang Haoran's heart stirred, and he suddenly leaned close to Song Zhenyu's ear and began to softly sing "The One I Love Is You": "I hold you tightly in my arms"

"Hold you in my palm"

"Who told me the one I truly love is you"

"In the pure world of love"

"You are my only one"

"Never, ever doubt"

Song Zhenyu was a light sleeper. The familiar singing by her ear made her groggily open her eyes.

What came into view was a handsome young man's face.

Song Zhenyu subconsciously smiled.

Ding, the Host has stirred the heart of one of the female leads, Song Zhenyu, gaining 200 Villain Points.

"I know you sing well, but you don't have to come to the office to sing. I'm really sleepy."

Song Zhenyu was woken up, but she didn't get angry. Instead, she spoke very gently.

"Sister Zhenyu, I want to ask for a half-day leave this afternoon. Can you approve it for me?" Wang Haoran handed over the leave slip and a pen.

"Why is there another person asking for leave?" Song Zhenyu said casually.

"Who else asked for leave?"

"Chu Bai." When Song Zhenyu said these two words, she was clearly a little unhappy.

She hadn't originally wanted to approve Chu Bai's leave, but Chu Bai had brought up the Principal.

Song Zhenyu couldn't refuse to give face.

What was Chu Bai asking for leave for? Wang Haoran was a little confused, but now wasn't the time to think about this.

He pointed to the leave slip.

"Sister Zhenyu, please help me out."

Song Zhenyu didn't ask for the reason and readily signed the leave slip.

In her opinion, for an excellent student like Wang Haoran to ask for leave, it must be for something particularly important.

Approving it was enough; there was no need to ask so many questions.