One hour before the physical education exam
Administrative Building—Principal's Office
Though the principal was already in his sixties, he still exercised every day and remained in fairly good health.
Every year during the entrance examinations, he stayed behind at the school in case anything unexpected happened. At the same time, he considered it a way to accompany the senior students through this most important hurdle.
Knock, knock.
The office door was knocked on. At this time, it was usually faculty members coming to report on admissions matters.
"Come in."
Yet the person who entered was a relatively unfamiliar face, wearing an old-style school uniform that had long since been phased out.
"You are... Gong Xin?"
Though many years had passed and the other man's body had changed greatly, his facial features had not changed much. The principal recognized him at a glance.
Gong Xin strolled leisurely around the Principal's Office, answering with a smile.
"After graduation, my first contract with a major company was voided once my internship ended. From then on, I rarely exercised, and my body gradually went out of shape. I never expected you to still recognize me, Principal. That's rather comforting."
"Gong Xin, I'm glad to see you again ten years after your graduation. But this is an important admissions period for the school. You should not be here right now. How about we have a private chat after the admissions process is over?"
The principal had already sensed something amiss. He kept his expression calm as he spoke, while his right foot shifted toward the hidden switch beneath the desk.
But the leather shoe did not touch the switch. Instead, it stepped on something soft and fleshy.
"Principal, who is currently the most outstanding student at our school? Or perhaps you could simply hand over