Gao Shu looked at the deferential principal, the corners of his lips lifting into a mocking smile. Then he quickly hid it and said seriously, "I don't drink tea."
The fat principal took a handkerchief from his pocket, wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead, and said, "Then please, have a seat."
He genuinely had no idea why someone from Xuan Yu Company would come to the academy and ask for him by name.
Gao Shu was a consultant in Xuan Yu Company's Public Relations Division. Both his department's name and his position sounded ordinary, but he was actually responsible for handling the company's emergencies and held extremely high authority. Naturally, his appearance at this ordinary academy down below today meant something very serious had happened.
He showed no intention of sitting down. Looking at the principal, he asked, "Were you the one who decided who would get the exchange student slot at Star Gate University?"
The fat principal froze. What does this have to do with your Xuan Yu Company? he thought, but said with an ingratiating smile, "Yes."
Gao Shu could tell from his expression that the man knew nothing. He said bluntly, "Why wasn't it the student who ranked first in yesterday's assessment?"
Hearing this, the fat principal grew somewhat wary. "There were reasons, naturally, but it isn't very convenient to discuss them... Consultant Gao, what exactly can I do for you?"
Gao Shu thought expressionlessly, What can you do for me? Die, of course.
It all began a few days earlier.
That day, Gao Shu had suddenly received a notice from the President's Office, ordering him to report immediately.
Seven parts wary and three parts expectant, he went to the highest floor of the Headquarters Building. Without any delay, he saw the President,