However, when he arrived at the Principal's office, Chen Yu took several deep breaths before mustering the courage to knock on the door.
"Please come in," came Lin Yi's calm voice from inside.
Chen Yu pushed open the door and entered, seeing Lin Yi sitting behind his desk looking at a document.
Upon seeing him, Lin Yi put down the documents and a gentle smile appeared on his face, " A Yu, you're here. Have a seat." He gestured to the sofa next to him.
The familiar address eased Chen Yu's tension considerably.
He sat down on the sofa, organized his thoughts, and then explained his ideas and what happened to his third uncle in detail.
Lin Yi listened quietly without interrupting.
He nodded only after Chen Yu finished speaking.
"Of course. Your third uncle has already helped us a lot, and it's only natural that you want to go to English to find your relatives." Lin Yi looked at Chen Yu, his tone calm. "Besides, the dispatch of overseas branch school Principal also needs to take personal wishes into account. We already have a cooperation plan with English, so sending you there is very suitable."
Chen Yu was overjoyed. "Really? Brother Yi!"
Lin Yi smiled and continued, "I will personally escort this batch of branch school Principal to their respective countries. At that time, I will speak with the English side again and ask them to assist you in reviewing the post-disaster survivor registration records to see if we can find any clues about your third uncle."
"That's great, Brother Yi, thank you." Chen Yu stood up excitedly, a huge weight finally lifted from his shoulders.
"No need for such formalities." Lin Yi waved his hand. "When you get there, do a good job, and also be careful. Contact me anytime if anything happens."
"I understand, Brother Yi, don't worry, I definitely won't let you down," Chen Yu said loudly, puffing out his chest.
Watching Chen Yu's energetic departure, Lin Yi nodded slightly.
Sending these young people out to take on independent responsibilities is not only about expanding our influence, but also about honing their skills.
Those like Chen Yu, who carry personal burdens and responsibilities, may be able to walk more firmly and steadily.
After Chen Yu left the Principal's office with a heart full of gratitude and excitement, Lin Yi dialed an internal phone number as soon as the door closed.
"Qi Ying."
" Principal, please go ahead."
Liu Qiying's voice came immediately, as capable as ever.
"I'll adjust the original itinerary for sending off the Principal various overseas branch schools, making English the first stop. Also, I'll change Chen Yu to the Principal of the English branch school, and notify English in advance that I will be accompanying Chen Yu to his new post."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the communication.
Originally, English was scheduled to be visited relatively late in the itinerary, with neighboring Russia being the first stop.
Liu Qiying was somewhat surprised that the Principal would suddenly change his itinerary.
But he didn't ask any further questions, after all, this involved Chen Yu, a close friend of the Principal.
Liu Qiying immediately responded, "Understood, Principal. I will immediately coordinate with the Foreign Affairs Department and the English side to adjust the arrangements."
"Hmm." Lin Yi ended the call and turned his gaze back to the documents on the table.
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Half an hour later, in the temporary government building in the Lundun Tower Settlement, far away in English.
Several formally dressed, composed senior English officials sat together, creating a somewhat solemn atmosphere.
They had just received an official notification from the Xia Foreign Affairs Department via an encrypted channel—Lin Yi, the principal of Dongfeng Military Academy, would personally escort the first principal of the English branch of Dongfeng Military Academy to his post, and he would arrive soon.
"His Excellency Lin Yi is coming in person," a middle-aged official with meticulously combed hair said thoughtfully, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. "We must provide the highest level of hospitality and cannot afford to be negligent in the slightest."
"The highest level of protocol is natural, but our understanding of Principal Lin Yi is limited to intelligence reports and descriptions from Adams and Elizabeth. Does he have any particular preferences? Or taboos?" another woman wearing glasses cautiously inquired.
The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, realizing they knew very little about this powerful Eastern figure who had risen like a comet and whose strength was unfathomable.
"Please have Miss Elizabeth come here," the elderly man at the head of the group decided. "She trained at the East Peak Military Academy, had a teacher-student relationship with Principal Lin, and is the person who knows him best."
Soon after, there was a knock on the office door, and Elizabeth walked in.
She was still dressed in well-fitting casual clothes, her long golden hair simply tied up, her face beautiful yet exuding an unapproachable aura, with faint energy fluctuations emanating from her body.
As the undisputed number one power in English today, even these high-ranking officials treat her with sufficient respect.
"Ladies and gentlemen, what brings you here?" Elizabeth's voice was cold and detached.
The leading official briefly explained the situation, then inquired, "Miss Elizabeth, we wish to greet Principal Lin Yi in the most appropriate manner. Do you have any preferences or points to note? Also, would you be willing to accompany us to greet him?"
Upon hearing this, Elizabeth, as a student of Eastern Edge, naturally learned about the establishment of the overseas branch school immediately.
A look of understanding crossed her face, and she nodded slightly. "Since the Principal is here in person, as a student, it is only natural that I should go to greet him."
Then, Elizabeth paused, recalling her experience at the East Peak Military Academy, and continued, "As far as I know, the Principal Principal pragmatic, decisive, and dislikes tedious formalities."
"I suggest that the welcoming ceremony need not be overly complicated or grand; simplicity and efficiency will suffice. He values tangible results and sincerity in cooperation more than superficial pomp and circumstance."
The officials took careful notes, which matched what they had learned from other sources.
"Very well, thank you, Miss Elizabeth. Now, regarding the upcoming Principal Chen Yu," another official tentatively inquired, "Do you know anything about him? So we can make some preparations in advance."
Upon hearing Chen Yu's name, a smile flickered in Elizabeth's icy blue eyes. She nodded, " Chen Yu? I know him. He's a first-generation member of Eastern Edge, very talented, and his skills are improving rapidly. As for his personality, he's a bit easygoing, but reliable in crucial moments."
She paused briefly, then added, her tone slightly subtle, "Furthermore, as far as I know, he is a good friend of Principal Lin, and they are said to be very close."
"A friend of Lord Lin Yi?"
The officials were immediately moved and exchanged a knowing glance with each other.
This information carries significant weight.
This means that the young Principal Chen Yu not only represents East Peak Military Academy, but may also have the direct support and friendship of Lin Yi himself.
They need to be more cautious in their treatment of Chen Yu.
"We understand. Thank you very much for the information, Miss Elizabeth," the leading elder said solemnly.