Chun Prefecture, First Middle School.
The largest public middle school in Chun Prefecture.
While Chang Jiang accompanied his father on an inspection tour, Chang He also entered the middle school under the pretext of an inspection.
This was the first step in his plan.
To reshape Chun Prefecture's younger generation.
The school administrators had gathered at the gate early that morning to welcome him.
They had certainly shown Chang He every courtesy.
On the parade ground, hundreds of students stood neatly in two rows, holding plastic flowers.
"Welcome, Young Master Chang, to our school for an inspection. Everyone, give him a warm welcome."
Looking every bit the bootlicker, the vice principal shouted to the students.
Clap, clap, clap.
Applause rose.
Though Chang He appeared easygoing, his eyes were full of arrogance and indifference, keeping everyone at arm's length.
Deep down, this pampered young master looked down on all these poor people in Chun Prefecture.
Even so, he kept up his disguise well.
"Our Chun Prefecture First Middle School is the finest public school. Every student admitted here is among the best and brightest."
To attract investment, the principal praised the school to the skies.
A group of school administrators followed behind Chang He, introducing the school's circumstances to him.
"Mm."
Chang He nodded distractedly, scanning the students.
Most lowered their heads in shame after meeting his eyes just once.
Ordinary people at the bottom of society all harbored some fear of the rich and powerful.
Chang He enjoyed the feeling immensely. Like a general reviewing his troops, he walked through the student ranks with his head high and chest out.
Ptooey.
Before he could enjoy his smugness for long, a glob of thick phlegm landed right beside his feet.
Everyone instinctively looked over.
A half-grown boy wearing a dogskin hat