The next day, at ten in the morning.
As the principal of Zudian Campus, Pu Xueli actually had a pretty comfortable life.
When Lu Bai pushed open the principal's office door, he found the principal sprawled lazily on the sofa, humming a little tune.
"You're here. Take a seat."
Pu Xueli didn't get up. He smiled casually. "Don't mind me. I'm not big on moving around in the mornings."
Lu Bai didn't stand on ceremony either. He sat down naturally across from him.
"Peace and quiet like this doesn't come easily. If I could, I'd much rather be an ordinary person and live an ordinary life."
Pu Xueli picked up the cup of tea in front of him and took a sip. "That's always been my dream. Find a stable job with a decent income, make a few friends, and get together now and then to chat."
Lu Bai offered no comment, though a trace of confusion showed in his eyes.
If cutting Pu Xueli off mid-reflection wouldn't seem rude, he would've asked, What does this have to do with me?
The principal seemed to realize Lu Bai wasn't interested in the topic. With a hint of teasing, he asked, "So, from yesterday until now, have you been bombarded with messages until you couldn't take it anymore?"
"Not really." Lu Bai shrugged.
"Heh. I suppose I should've seen it coming. If I'd known you'd make the rankings, I would've advised you to keep your information hidden."
Pu Xueli sounded a little helpless. "It's good for young people to be driven, but... don't forget, the Replicants in the Deathmatch Arena are still a threat."
"I'm confident."
Lu Bai answered casually.
His tone was as relaxed as if he were saying he'd be having hot pot later.
And it was true. At