The Students Are Half Dead After Morning Exercise; The Principal Is All Smiles.

Luo Chen surveyed the hundred people with approving eyes, a satisfied smile curving his lips.

Learning should be enjoyable.

The joy of learning lies in the rewards that come with effort.

Luo Chen gently picked up the report card he had just compiled, his tone filled with pride and satisfaction:

"Students, the results of this exam have truly exceeded my expectations. Each and every one of you has demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm for learning and a solid foundation of knowledge."

"I want to especially commend each and every student. Your efforts have not been in vain, and your achievements are the best proof."

"Faust, in particular, stood out. Because of his neat and beautiful handwriting, he received an extra point, earning 101 points, far ahead of the competition."

"His diligence not only demonstrates his thirst for knowledge, but also reflects his unwavering spirit of learning. I am proud of you all, and I applaud each and every one of you!"

Luo Chen's voice was deep and resonant, echoing in everyone's hearts and bringing them a sense of warmth and strength.

Luo Chen's words were full of praise and affirmation, which made them feel proud and happy.

"However..."

Just as everyone was immersed in an atmosphere of joy and pride, Luo Chen's voice suddenly lowered, as if carrying a hint of heaviness.

This sudden change made everyone tense, and the originally relaxed and pleasant atmosphere instantly froze.

"However, among everyone who achieved perfect scores, or even surpassed them, one person stood out as an outlier."

Luo Chen's gaze swept across the crowd, finally settling on a spot at the very back, where FrostNova sat with a bewildered expression.

"FrostNova!" Luo Chen's voice was clear and firm, as if it possessed the power to penetrate everything.

The moment the name was uttered, it was like a bombshell exploding in the classroom, causing FrostNova's heart to race and her face to turn pale.

All eyes turned to FrostNova, some with surprise, some with sympathy, some with confusion, and some with pain.

Everyone felt sorry for FrostNova's fate, and FrostNova classmates were suffering for the extra training that was about to begin.

The people of Faust Class felt sympathy for FrostNova and his companions.

However, one white-haired Mephisto immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

FrostNova clenched her hands tightly, her eyes filled with panic and unease.

Tiny ice beads kept falling from her forehead to the ground.

"Could it be that I failed? No way, I remember answering very well," FrostNova thought incredulously.

"FrostNova, my memory isn't very good; I've forgotten what we talked about this morning."

"What punishment do you think an unqualified person should receive? How many kilometers should their class have to run?"

Luo Chen stood there, a faint yet confident smile on his lips.

His gaze was fixed on FrostNova, his focus and depth seemingly drawing her in completely.

That look in his eyes was like that of a hunter toying with his prey, full of composure and cunning, as if he had already grasped the whole situation and was just waiting for the final catch.

Under such gazes, FrostNova's heart couldn't help but beat a little faster.

FrostNova rubbed her hands together, her head covered in large beads of sweat.

As for the punishment, Luo Chen had already announced it this morning.

The class with the worst overall score needs to run an additional 40 kilometers.

The person with the worst grades needs to do an extra 1,000 push-ups.

FrostNova didn't understand why her answer was incorrect even though she had written everything correctly.

However, she felt that she shouldn't involve other innocent people because of her own mistakes.

She accepted the punishment, but if possible, please don't involve her classmates.

After a brief internal struggle, FrostNova raised her head and met Luo Chen's gaze:

"Those who fail need to do two thousand push-ups and also need to do an extra eighty kilometers of training."

FrostNova spoke with absolute certainty, stating something completely different from Luo Chen's punishment.

This left the students in FrostNova's class all looking shocked.

She increased the punishment for herself in an attempt to get Luo Chen to agree to the plan and remove the punishment for others.

FrostNova, the squad leader, is truly amazing.

"Oh, I think that's what I was talking about."

Luo Chen nodded slowly, turned his head to look at Faust, and met his gaze.

FrostNova wanted to sacrifice herself to prevent others from suffering the same fate.

This kind of behavior is undoubtedly touching for normal people.

Faust, being a normal person, would certainly feel sympathy and emotion for FrostNova.

Therefore, Luo Chen raised another question to Faust.

"Faust Class, do you think FrostNova is right?"

Faust glanced at FrostNova and immediately shook his head.

"Squad Leader FrostNova is wrong. She might not be very good at math. The principal clearly said this morning that it was two hundred push-ups and an extra eight kilometers of training."

Faust spoke calmly and without hesitation.

With just a few words, FrostNova's punishment was nullified.

The other students were even more moved by what they heard.

"I see."

Luo Chen nodded with satisfaction.

There wasn't a trace of anger at being deceived on his face.

It was as if he had truly forgotten what he had said that morning.

Just then, a student from FrostNova class suddenly raised his hand.

"Headmaster, I have something to say! FrostNova and Faust Class are wrong."

"Oh." Luo Chen asked in confusion, pointing at him. "Then tell me, what is the correct punishment?"

The student took a deep breath, clearly having mustered up his courage, before daring to meet Luo Chen's gaze.

He straightened his chest and answered loudly:

"What you mentioned during the assembly this morning was a collective punishment, and you didn't mention push-ups. The specific punishment is that everyone will have to do an extra eight kilometers to improve our physical strength and teamwork."

The student's voice conveyed a sense of firmness and confidence, as if he were stating a fact rather than making things up.

Luo Chen's eyes instantly lit up with appreciation, and he nodded, signaling him to continue.

"Furthermore, the teams that participate in extra training will receive an extra meal. This is to encourage us to better complete our learning tasks and also to encourage us to continue our efforts."

That man was incredibly audacious; after stating the punishment, he even added a benefit that didn't actually exist.

The other students were now on tenterhooks.

It's one thing for others to reduce FrostNova's punishment, but you actually dare to ask for a meal?

Are you really not afraid of death?!

However.

Principal Luo Chen seemed like a complete fool, showing no anger or displeasure at such an outrageous statement.

Instead, a smile appeared on his lips, and he praised the person in front of him.

"You did a great job. You dared to stand up and correct the mistakes of both class leaders."

Chapter 192 Alright, everyone can laugh now!

"You did a great job. You dared to stand up and correct the mistakes of both class leaders."

"Your behavior deserves encouragement. After your extra eight-kilometer training session this afternoon, you'll all have an extra meal."

Upon hearing this, the student immediately breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile spreading across his face.

He knew that if he took the gamble, he would succeed.

Not only was the punishment reduced, but they even got an extra meal.

Compared to a meal, what's running 8 kilometers?

His actions instantly inspired all the students.

A frenzied wind swept across the open space.

The previous tense, fearful, and conflicted atmosphere completely dissipated, replaced by a passionate and enthusiastic speaking session.

All the students in FrostNova's class raised their hands, and even Faust Class eagerly wanted to speak.

"Principal, this morning you said the class with the worst overall grades would run 5 kilometers and receive an extra meal."

"No, Principal, he's wrong. All classes ran 5 kilometers together and received an extra meal."

"That's not right either, run a kilometer, get an extra meal."

Regardless of how outrageous their proposed punishments were, everyone began to imitate those who had answered the questions earlier, constantly increasing the punishments for the person in charge.

In a normal school.

Students generally wouldn't push their luck like that, much less turn punishment into a benefit.

However, since Luo Chen had tacitly agreed and wasn't angry, they had no reason to hesitate.

Regardless of whether they were previously ordinary Infected or villagers making a living in the mountains.

At this moment, they all became compatriots willing to share joys and sorrows with FrostNova.

They kept increasing the benefits, and in the blink of an eye, they became the last place, no longer needing extra training, and even getting a day off and three free meals.

"Did you say everything?"

"Does anyone have any further corrections to make?"

Luo Chen observed them closely, adhering to only one principle: anyone could answer.

However, you can only answer once.

Soon, the conclusion was reached that the student who came in last place would get a free week off, eat whatever they wanted for free, and the whole school would get a day off as well.

Everyone except Mephisto answered once.

"Snort."

Mephisto listened to their ever-increasing list of benefits and simply scoffed dismissively.

He had figured out why Luo Chen had asked everyone to increase their benefits.

The reason is simple: FrostNova is in last place.

FrostNova is powerful and an important member of the Reunion Movement, making her a key target for Luo Chen's efforts to win over.

The reason why Luo Chen would increase her benefits is easy to understand.

They simply wanted to curry favor with FrostNova under the guise of punishment.

If someone else had been in last place, Luo Chen certainly wouldn't have been so forgetful.

Mephisto utterly despised Luo Chen's despicable behavior.

He decided to shatter Luo Chen's dream, so he deliberately didn't answer, planning to wait until the last person to reveal the original punishment, thus embarrassing Luo Chen.

However, while Mephisto was waiting, Luo Chen skipped over him.

"Have you all finished answering? Now, let's proceed with the punishment for those who failed."

Now Mephisto.