Indifferent to Fame and Fortune Principal Wang

Indifferent to Fame and Fortune Principal Wang

"Principal, to be honest, I'm not really someone who likes being in the spotlight. How about we forget the speech under the flag next week?" Lin Li asked tentatively.

Speaking about this in front of the entire school's teachers and students was really too much for a seventeen-year-old boy to handle.

It was even more embarrassing than telling the whole class about the dream where he had been surrounded by women.

Principal Wang had a headache. A real headache.

If Lin Li had not mentioned it, he would have nearly forgotten.

Well, that was great. Every plan he had made was now in disarray.

Should they still post on the official account? Should they still put up the announcement? Should they still invite reporters? Would doing all this really help him advance in his career instead of turning him into a joke among his friends? He had thought he was pulling off something big, so why did it now feel like he had taken a huge dump?

Damn it, why had he used the broadcast to summon Lin Li just now? He had not expected regret to come so quickly! Now the entire first and second years were probably wondering what this "Lin Li" had done. He should have just quietly asked Xue Jian to bring Lin Li over.

"Since you feel embarrassed, then of course I'll respect your wishes. If you really don't want to go onstage, then forget about it," Principal Wang said, immediately taking the out offered to him and nodding with a smile.

The principal was scared? He seemed even less willing than Lin Li to see that scene. In that case, Lin Li had nothing to fear!

"You have treated me as a national hero, and I shall repay you as one! It's fine, Principal! Since you think it is necessary, how could I care about saving face? I'll take the speech!" Lin Li said loudly, deeply moved.

Principal Wang: "?"

Who the hell thought it was necessary? And who the hell had treated him as a national hero?

Don't be sensible when no one needs you to be sensible!

"No, no, no, no, no—" Principal Wang hurriedly waved his hands. "I checked the weather forecast. Next Monday's morning assembly will probably be canceled. We'll talk about this later. Later."

Cold sweat poured down his back. Even if it did not rain next Monday, the morning assembly would have to be canceled. He would drag this out until there were no more assemblies this semester—no, until his term in office ended.

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

"No, you don't!" The principal's voice was no weaker than his.

Because he was standing close by, Yang Liang could see the faint smile on Lin Li's face.

This kid really was deliberately messing around. Yet that only made Yang Liang feel even more sorry for him. Constantly putting on such an act to disguise and hide his true feelings must have been exhausting, right?

Lin Li got goosebumps from that look. Why was Yang Liang still playing the role of a gentle, mature man?

Sister Sun, why don't you just give in to him?

"To prevent Student Lin from possibly facing retaliation afterward, it isn't suitable to put this matter out in the open for now," Sun Ying said at that moment, finally saving the sweat-drenched Principal Wang.

"I see. What a pity, what a shame. But Nansang Middle School will certainly cooperate fully with the police's arrangements." Though he said it was a pity, the principal's mouth had already curved into a Nike swoosh. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a long breath 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. Uh, but don't worry. Your face will be mosaicked in the article when it is published, and we'll use an alias. It will also... only briefly describe the part where you gathered evidence and reported it."

As long as they did not mention that Lin Li had been one of the customers that day, those people would not suspect him even after they were released.

Of course, the main reason was that the Demon Suppression Division could not afford that kind of embarrassment either.

"Okay." Lin Li nodded. "But can my alias be Xiao Li?"

"Huh? Why?" Sun Ying asked curiously.

"Because my childhood name is Li Feiyu," Lin Li said with a straight face.

"That won't be a problem. I'll just mention it." Sun Ying nodded indifferently, then continued, "But Student Lin, we need you to take two Photos with us now. One holding the Merit Banner, and one holding the reward money. Please cooperate."

"Okay."

Lin Li nodded and accepted the Merit Banner Yang Liang handed over. He gave it a shake and spread it out on the coffee table.

Anti-Vice Vanguard

Lin Li: "..."

Yellow Sky above, I did not betray you on purpose.

Principal Wang, who had originally wanted to ask whether he could join the group photo, was glad he had not opened his mouth.

"It's a double-sided Merit Banner. If you don't like that side, there's another side on the back," Yang Liang said.

The back read Heroic Youth.

Principal Wang let out a breath of relief. Thank goodness there was an alternative. Even an idiot would know which one was more appropriate.

"Let's go with Anti-Vice Vanguard." Lin Li immediately flipped it back over.

Principal Wang: "?"

Damn it, why was there actually an idiot?

Lin Li merely felt that Heroic Youth was too ordinary. His face would be mosaicked anyway, and his name would be changed to Xiao Li. Holding Anti-Vice Vanguard looked way cooler.

Principal Wang was wondering how his school had produced such a talent.

Xue Jian was even more baffled. How had he ended up with a student like this under his care?

Sun Ying did not care. Anti-vice work was one of their official duties in the first place. It was only a title, nothing to be ashamed of, or they would not have chosen to print it.

It could even bring in some traffic and provide an opportunity to spread awareness.

"Principal, won't you join the photo?" Sun Ying thoughtfully asked Principal Wang.

Principal Wang awkwardly waved his hand. "I'm rather indifferent to fame and fortune. I'd better take the Photos for you. Teacher Xue, why don't you stand beside Student Lin?"

"I'm also indifferent to fame and fortune. I'll be camera angle two," Xue Jian said, firmly refusing.

Thus, the two Demon Suppression Envoys had no choice but to stand on either side of Lin Li.

After taking the photo with the Merit Banner, it was time for the red envelope Lin Li had been looking forward to even more.

Holy crap, 3,699!

Three days ago, that could have bought him an Emperor-level service at the Light Noble Health and Wellness Club!

A full ten Spring Breeze Elves (Li Kui molds)! "The 3,300 is the reward money we applied for. The remaining 399 is your own original payment," Sun Ying explained.

"Thank you very much." Lin Li revealed an incomparably sincere smile.

After the Photos were taken, Sun Ying handed him another red envelope and said, "Aside from those things, this is a supermarket card. The items are restricted, and it says so on the card. You can exchange it at designated supermarkets for daily necessities such as oil, rice, and flour. It also counts as your reward. This is an extra prize Officer Yang specially fought for on your behalf. The Police Station where he works took it from its own allocation. You can thank Officer Yang."

More money! Lin Li did not know much about cooking, but turning this kind of card into cash was far too easy. Even at a five-percent discount, someone would buy it.

"Thank you, Uncle Yang!" Lin Li therefore thanked Yang Liang separately once more, with utter sincerity.

Who said Yang Liang's warm, uncle-like persona was an act?

This was Yang Liang's true nature! If Lin Li heard anyone say that again in the future, he would definitely argue with them on Yang Liang's behalf!

Task Two complete.

You have received rewards: Physique Improvement: Charm Technique resistance increased by 100%; Yang Energy concentration within the body increased by 50%; Low-Grade Spirit Stone ×5; System Currency ×200.

Sacrificing the small self to achieve the greater self—this is what a true hero does! Though you have only just begun your journey, you have already brought a shock to the Demon Suppression Division!

The Demon Suppression Division grants you the title Demon Extermination Vanguard. If not for your insufficient cultivation, they would dearly love to recruit you directly as a local Demon Suppression Envoy!

You have treated me as a national hero, and I shall repay you as one! Having received this title, you must continue to put demon extermination into practice! Seek out more local Joyful Union Demon hideouts and assist the Demon Suppression Division in wiping them out.

Limited-time task triggered!

Task Two: Within one month, discover three more Joyous Union Demon Dens and cooperate closely with the Demon Suppression Division to eradicate them.

Rewards: Title: Stream Spirit's Light; Random Ability ×1; Low-Grade Spirit Stone ×5; System Currency ×200.

Stream Spirit's Light: After equipping it, you will emit the light of the righteous path. Cultivation speed for righteous-path techniques increases by 50%, while cultivation speed for evil-path techniques decreases by 50%. Evil spirits and demons will subconsciously develop a degree of fear toward you.

Lin Li raised an eyebrow.

Again?