Impossible to Show Off and Humiliate Anyone

After understanding the Card Master Association's intentions, Lu Su quickly smiled and waved his hands repeatedly. "Not at all. In a situation like that, I believe any well-educated citizen of Great Ming would step forward."

Not necessarily. There were plenty of rookie card makers who went weak in the knees when facing monsters during Third Year High School Secret Realm training.

The person in charge thought to himself. Though he neither agreed nor disagreed with Lu Su's words, he was quite pleased by Lu Su's tact.

"How about this, Classmate Luo? We'll register you as a card maker first, then we can discuss the interview."

Standing at the branch entrance and looking at the card in his hand bearing the words Black Iron, Lu Su felt somewhat dazed.

So he had become an officially registered card maker.

Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald, Diamond, Master grade, Hall of Fame grade.

He had only just taken the first step.

After composing himself, Lu Su recalled the words of the branch director, who had introduced himself as Ma Liang.

"Classmate Luo, we're planning to conduct an exclusive interview with you at your school tomorrow."

"We'll handle contacting the school."

"The interview will be conducted by the Shanghai City Daily. What do you think, Classmate Luo?"

After receiving a reward of one hundred thousand for his righteous deed, what objection could Lu Su possibly have?

It was just that he would not receive the money until tomorrow, since there would still be photos and such to take.

On his way home, Lu Su's phone kept ringing.

When he picked it up, he saw that it was his homeroom teacher, Wang Ming.

"Hello? Teacher Wang, what's wrong?"

"Lu Su!" The shout from the other end nearly deafened him.

Lu Su silently held the phone farther away. "...I'm here."

Wang Ming had also calmed down by then. "Lu Su, the school informed me about your righteous deed. I called to ask whether you were injured."

Warmth filled Lu Su's heart. "No, Teacher Wang. How could a few Ghouls possibly hurt me?"

Hearing his answer, Wang Ming inwardly breathed a sigh of relief before saying, "That's good. Get some proper rest today, and remember to tidy up your appearance tomorrow morning. That's all."

Listening to the dial tone, Lu Su could not help but laugh. Had Teacher Wang called just to say that?

"Ding, Welfare Card."

The next day, Lu Su got up early and boarded a bus.

Today was the first day of school for every high school in Shanghai City.

"Morning, Lu Su." A slick-haired boy carrying a backpack sat down beside him.

Lu Su nodded. "Morning, Mo Fang."

Mo Fang had been the original owner's classmate. His family ran a small business, and their relationship was passable at best.

Just as Lu Su rested his head against the window and stared blankly outside, Mo Fang suddenly started a conversation. "By the way, Lu Su, how's your card making going?"

Seeing Mo Fang's shifty eyes, Lu Su could not help laughing. It was obvious that Mo Fang, like a teenage boy who had achieved a little something, wanted to show it off.

Sure enough, Mo Fang's next sentence was, "I got lucky and made a Black Iron Grade Green Card."

Mo Fang was feeling rather pleased with himself. Being able to make a Black Iron Grade Green Card in Third Year High School meant that, with enough effort, it was not impossible for him to make a Blue Card and become a card maker.

In his eyes, Lu Su, an orphan, had probably never even tried making cards during the summer vacation.

Just as he prepared to enjoy Lu Su's praise and flattery, he heard Lu Su say lightly, "Then congratulations."

Lu Su had no desire to show off or humiliate anyone. In his eyes, Mo Fang was still just a child who had yet to enter society.

Mo Fang scratched his head. He felt that Lu Su was quite different from before, yet he could not say exactly what had changed.

"Ding, Shanghai City No. 1 High School has arrived. Passengers, please exit in an orderly manner."

"Let's go, Lu Su. This is our stop." Mo Fang slung his backpack over his shoulder first.

After getting off the bus, Lu Su immediately spotted his homeroom teacher, Wang Ming, waiting at the school gate.

"Good morning, Teacher Wang." Mo Fang obediently greeted Wang Ming.

Wang Ming nodded to him, then anxiously grabbed Lu Su. "Hurry up. They're all waiting for you."

Watching his homeroom teacher pull Lu Su away at a jog, Mo Fang fell into deep thought.

Then a bold guess occurred to him.

He hurried to the classroom, pushed open the door, and shouted, "Lu Su might be dropping out to work!"

When everyone in the classroom turned their attention toward him, Mo Fang loudly announced his conclusion.

For example, Lu Su was an orphan, and his family had run out of money, so he could no longer afford school.

For example, he had seemed gloomy on the bus that morning.

For example, their homeroom teacher had been waiting for him at the school gate early in the morning.

The students gradually came to accept Mo Fang's conclusion.

Just as the classroom erupted into heated discussion over whether they should donate money to Lu Su.

Elsewhere, Wang Ming jogged all the way with Lu Su to the principal's office.

After briefly catching his breath, Wang Ming pushed open the office door.

"Principal Xie, Lu Su is here."

"Quick, quick, quick. Reporter Li and Chairman Ma have been waiting."

After entering, Lu Su obediently called out, "Good morning, Principal Xie, Chairman Ma."

Ma Liang, chairman of the Ning'an District Card Master Association, smiled. "Kid, I told you, just call me Uncle Ma."

Then he pointed to a capable-looking urban beauty. "This is Reporter Li from the Shanghai City Daily."

Reporter Li stepped forward and shook Lu Su's hand. "Hello, Classmate Luo. We'll just conduct a brief interview today, so don't be nervous."

"Classmate Luo, why did you step forward in such a dangerous situation?"

"Because the neighbors at Happy Home needed my protection. Besides, I believe that if it had been any student from Shanghai City No. 1 High School, or any card maker from the Card Master Association, they would have stepped forward in that situation as well." Lu Su's polished answer left no openings.

Principal Xie, however, revealed a satisfied smile at his words.

Reporter Li continued, "I heard Chairman Ma say that you made a Purple Card on your first attempt at making a card. Is that true?"

Lu Su grumbled inwardly. This reporter really asked about everything. Didn't she know that card information was a card maker's greatest secret?

Yet his expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "I was simply lucky. The story I compiled happened to receive recognition. That also could not have happened without the guidance Shanghai City No. 1 High School and the association normally provide."

Principal Xie was more satisfied with Lu Su than ever.

He was talented at card making and had high emotional intelligence as well. He truly was suitable to be cultivated as Shanghai City No. 1 High School's public face this year.

After finishing her notes, Reporter Li said, "Please stand together for a photo, Classmate Luo, Principal Xie, and Chairman Ma."

As she spoke, she took a banner from the side and handed it to Lu Su. "Classmate Luo, hold this."

The banner read: "Fearless Student of No. 1 High School, Fine Youth Who Acts Righteously!"

Lu Su's eye twitched. One glance was enough to tell him that Shanghai City No. 1 High School had commissioned it themselves.

Holding the banner, Lu Su posed for a group photo with a fake smile.

"Very good. Thank you for your cooperation, Classmate Luo." Reporter Li looked at the photo with satisfaction.

"Then I'll head back first?" Seeing that there seemed to be nothing left for him to do, Lu Su asked hesitantly.

"Classmate Luo, please wait a moment. The association gave you a reward, and Shanghai City No. 1 High School has a reward for you as well." Just as Lu Su was about to leave, Principal Xie called out to stop him.