Wang Xiaoliang arrived at school early Monday morning.
A crowd had gathered outside Store One.
Song Yi stood at the front.
Several school administrators followed behind him.
There was also a familiar figure, Huang Xueli.
Wang Xiaoliang's heart rose into his throat.
He walked over with a stiff smile on his face.
He really did not know how to handle this sort of situation.
"Good morning, Principal Song. Good morning, teachers."
Song Yi nodded.
"We're the inspection team organized by the school."
"We're conducting a comprehensive inspection of commercial activities on campus."
Once Song Yi finished speaking, the members split up to get to work. Their responsibilities had clearly already been assigned.
Huang Xueli was responsible for checking the fire safety equipment and whether any open flames were being used.
He held a notebook.
He was recording something.
Wang Xiaoliang brushed past him, and neither made any unnecessary move.
They were like two strangers.
"All the required licenses and permits are in order."
After one teacher finished checking the Business License and Food Circulation Permit,
as well as the employees' Health Certificates,
he made a note in his notebook while reporting to Song Yi.
"The prices are essentially the same as those at budget supermarkets off campus."
An inspector selected several common products, checked the price tags on the shelves, and reported to Song Yi.
"No products lacking manufacturer details, production dates, or quality certification were found," another inspector reported from the back of the supermarket.
Wang Xiaoliang stayed beside Song Yi the whole time.
He answered questions now and then.
He knew perfectly well that this inspection was the first round of oversight for the successful bidders.
For the three stores they had secured, the main purpose was to check compliance with their written commitments.
Huang Xueli walked to