Outstanding Youth Certificate

Five minutes after the two middle-aged police officers entered the principal's office, the principal made an announcement, calling all teachers and students to assemble on the field. Even Qin Fen, who was training in the Martial Arts Hall's training room, received the assembly broadcast.

On the vast field, students from every grade formed square formations and stood in the center of the soccer pitch.

Even the Martial Arts Class, led by their Martial Arts Teacher, arrived on the field.

Such a grand gathering was rarely seen on ordinary days.

Although liberal arts students and Martial Arts Students attended the same school, they belonged to different systems. Liberal arts students' records were held by the Education Bureau, while Martial Arts Students' records were held by the Martial Arts Bureau.

"Why did the principal gather all the teachers and students? Could it be for a College Entrance Examination oath-taking assembly?"

"Probably not. Did you see that police car? I saw two officers enter the principal's office, and then the principal gathered the entire school. Something major must have happened."

"What could the Guard Bureau want at our school?"

"If the principal gathered all the teachers and students, he must have something to announce. We'll find out soon enough."

"That's true. No need to keep guessing here and waste brain cells."

"..."

Whether liberal arts students or Martial Arts Students, everyone whispered among themselves and buzzed with speculation.

Qin Fen also came out of the Martial Arts Hall and stood within Senior One Martial Arts Class A's formation.

"Hey, Qin Fen, didn't you enter the Freshman Martial Arts Exchange Competition? Why are you back?"

The Martial Arts Students of Senior One Class A asked when they saw Qin Fen.

"My matches are already over."

Qin Fen answered truthfully.

"They're over already? That fast?"

"Wasn't the Freshman Martial Arts Exchange Competition supposed to have forty-five bouts? How did it end so quickly?"

"Qin Fen, what place did you get?"

The students fired questions at him one after another, curious.

"My cultivation is at the Second Realm of Jing Li, and there was too great a gap between me and Martial Arts Students at the First Realm of Jing Li. So I only fought Martial Arts Students who had also reached the Second Realm of Jing Li. My competition ended yesterday." Qin Fen smiled. "I got lucky and took first place."

"Wow, first place in the Freshman Martial Arts Exchange Competition comes with a fifty-thousand reward."

"Qin Fen, you're amazing. Winning first place in the Freshman Martial Arts Exchange Competition means you're practically the number one freshman among ordinary martial arts schools. You'll definitely get into a Martial Arts University."

"Tsk, what a pity. Once we got to high school, the Martial Arts Bureau and Education Bureau separated boys' and girls' schools to prevent puppy love. Our martial arts school is all boys. Otherwise, who knows how many girls would secretly have a crush on you and give you flirtatious looks."

"..."

The students all looked at him with admiration.

"By the way, Qin Fen, I have a younger sister. She's innocent, cute, and charming—definitely your type."

"Qin Fen, I have an older sister too. She's one-seventy, with long legs, the mature big-sister type. Aren't older-woman-younger-man relationships popular now? Want to get to know each other? Add each other on WeChat, or set a time to have a meal together."

"Qin Fen, I have a cousin too..."

The students all chimed in, starting to introduce potential partners to Qin Fen.

"Stop, stop. I don't have any plans like that right now." Qin Fen's scalp went numb. He kept shaking his head and waving his hands before saying, "The principal is here. Quiet down, everyone."

Hearing that the principal had arrived, the students finally quieted down.

At this moment, all teachers and students focused their gazes on the field's podium.

Besides the principal, there were two police officers on the podium.

"That's Captain Chen?"

Qin Fen looked at one of the officers and immediately found him familiar. Upon closer inspection, it was Captain Chen, the special police officer who had led the team handling the Alien incident in Xisha District yesterday.

"Teachers and students, hello. I gathered everyone here today to announce two pieces of good news. First, congratulations to student Qin Fen for taking first place in the Freshman Martial Arts Exchange Competition jointly held by Fourth High School and ten martial arts schools. He has received a competition prize of fifty thousand, and the school will award him an additional thirty thousand.

"The second piece of good news is that student Qin Fen did not fear danger and dared to fight Aliens. He assisted the Guard Bureau in resolving several Alien incidents and rendered meritorious service. Captain Chen of the Guard Bureau will now present student Qin Fen with an Outstanding Youth Certificate and Outstanding Youth Badge.

"Please welcome student Qin Fen to the stage to receive his awards."

Principal Han Siyuan held the microphone, his voice loud and full of vigor.

As soon as he finished speaking, he took the lead in applauding, followed by all the teachers and students below.

Thunderous applause immediately rang across the field as Qin Fen walked onto the podium beneath the gaze of the entire school.

Being the center of everyone's attention made his blood surge. It was a pity there were no reporters present; otherwise, he could have appeared on television and let his parents see his heroic figure from in front of the TV.

Their son had made something of himself.

At the end of the day, Qin Fen was only a sixteen-year-old boy. Once he achieved something, he wanted his parents to know about it.

Just like children who scored a hundred points and rushed home impatiently to tell their parents, enjoying their praise.

For children, their parents' recognition and praise were the best catalyst. They could make them more driven, push them to improve themselves even harder, and become even more outstanding.

Captain Chen presented Qin Fen with the Outstanding Youth Certificate and pinned the Outstanding Youth Badge to his chest.

Righteous Qi Value +100

When Qin Fen received the Outstanding Youth Certificate with both hands, the Panel suddenly appeared before his eyes. His Righteous Qi Value had increased by one hundred points.

What? I actually gained one hundred points of Righteous Qi Value.

Qin Fen was shocked.

He had not expected that receiving the Outstanding Youth Certificate and Badge issued by the Guard Bureau would grant him one hundred points of Righteous Qi Value. If he received a Medal of Merit, wouldn't that yield even more Righteous Qi Value?

"Student Qin Fen, say a few words."

Principal Han Siyuan suddenly interrupted Qin Fen's thoughts.

At that moment, the principal wore a smile brighter than flowers.

This had brought honor to the school. Thirteen Middle School had truly made a name for itself before both the Martial Arts Bureau and the Guard Bureau this time.

Not only had the Guard Bureau presented Qin Fen with an Outstanding Youth Certificate, but he had also received a call from a leader of the Martial Arts Bureau, who had fully affirmed Thirteen Middle School's teaching standards. Qin Fen was now Thirteen Middle School's pride!

"My Martial Arts Teacher once said that practicing martial arts to strengthen the body is not for acting viciously, bullying the weak, or showing off one's prowess. Those who practice martial arts should promote righteousness, assist the government in sweeping away crime and evil, maintain public order, and help build a safe, stable, and harmonious society.

"I am merely a very ordinary member among many students. As long as everyone works hard, you can all achieve the results you desire.

"For our country, everyone, keep it up."

Qin Fen came back to his senses, his voice passionate and stirring.

Perhaps because it was his first time speaking on stage, after only a few sentences, his mind suddenly went blank.

"Very good. Student Qin Fen spoke very well.

"Those who practice martial arts should promote righteousness, assist the government in sweeping away crime and evil, maintain public order, and help build a safe, stable, and harmonious society. Starting today, the school will open a Good Deeds column to spread positive energy. Start with myself, start with the little things around us."

The principal immediately took over and continued from Qin Fen's words.

Below, applause erupted at once, overwhelming as a landslide and tsunami.

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