At noon that day, a newly issued Nanrong University rule quietly appeared on the School Forum.
Even pinned to the top, it drew little attention.
But Qin Siyang and the others, eating in a corner of the cafeteria, all wore sour expressions.
Qin Siyang, Chu Baxing, Hu Chan, Gu Yunpeng, and Zhao Sifang sat together in a deeply oppressive atmosphere.
Fu Wanli had said he had a date with a female classmate, so he had not joined them for lunch.
[Students ranked in the top 10 in points in each year at Nanrong University must complete at least one university points mission per month, or their campus ranking will be revoked.]
Chu Baxing stared at Zhao Sifang. "What, if we don't want to do university missions, Principal Zhao is going to force us?"
Hu Chan added, "Revoking our campus ranking means we go straight to the bottom, no matter how many points we have? How is that any different from the other Glory universities making up arbitrary policies based on connections?"
Zhao Sifang lowered his head, unsure how to respond.
He had not expected Zhao Longfei to introduce a policy aimed specifically at their little group either.
It left him unable to hold his head up.
Qin Siyang swallowed his food, activated Conversation Shielding, and said, "Don't think Zhao Longfei is pushing you too hard. He's pretty helpless right now too. He's having to push people into things whether they're ready or not."
Hu Chan smiled. "President Qin, this is the first time I've heard you speak up for Principal Zhao."
"Grumbling about him normally is one thing, but he's genuinely in trouble now." Qin Siyang set down his chopsticks, his expression turning serious. "Things really aren't looking good for Nanrong. Every department is tightening its belt. Professor