The old man was Principal Ren Zhiyuan, while the boy was Song He.
The entire school was waiting to see Song He make a fool of himself. The students probably never would have imagined that Song He was currently eating at the same table as the principal.
Several takeout containers sat on the table, filled with dumplings from Xijia De.
The principal had ordered the takeout, and had specifically ordered two portions.
The school forbade takeout from being brought inside, but with one phone call from the principal, the First Year Grade Director was sent to the school gate to pick it up.
The Grade Director who had gone to fetch the takeout was immensely excited along the way. When he noticed that it was a double portion, his imagination began to run wild. Could the principal be inviting me to dinner? Does this mean my promotion is finally within reach?
The Grade Director cheerfully ran to the office. The moment he entered and saw Song He beside the principal, his heart skipped a beat. He had a bad feeling.
After putting down the takeout, the Grade Director first looked at the two pairs of chopsticks in the takeout bag, then at Song He calmly picking up one pair... His bad feeling had come true. The principal really was treating this student to dinner?
The Grade Director tactfully left. Before closing the door, he gave Song He a deep, envious look. He had worked at the school for nearly eight years and still had never had the chance to eat with the principal in his office. What exactly was this student's background that he could receive such an honor?
Song He ate his dumplings, feeling a little lightheaded with pride.
With the principal paying for his meal and the Grade