That was right-the president of Linhai University had arrived!
He had also brought a group of reporters, the mother and daughter involved, and even the driver.
Because only the driver remembered what Chen Nian looked like.
Chen Nian's real name had also been found through the driver's ride records.
"I'll go get Chen Nian in a moment. Sorry for the trouble, everyone, but please wait a bit. That boy did a good deed without leaving his name. He's got good character!"
If the media reported that a student from his university had courageously helped someone in danger, it would be excellent publicity for the university!
Naturally, the president couldn't have asked for more!
What's more, there was even a reporter from the official news television station among them. These truly were distinguished guests!
"Here we are, everyone."
The president had only just led the group outside the classroom when he saw Chen Nian still standing there, and immediately frowned.
"Why are you standing outside instead of going in?"
"President, I was late, and the instructor wouldn't let me in," Chen Nian answered truthfully.
Inside, the instructor couldn't help his face twitching twice when he heard that!
The president didn't know he was Chen Nian, so his expression immediately darkened.
Made to stand outside for being late?
That was a bad look, especially in front of so many reporters. It made the university lose face.
Suddenly, an exclamation came from behind him. It was the taxi driver.
"It's him! He's the young man who stepped in to help!"
At the same time, the little girl being led by the hand also recognized this big brother and called out timidly.
"Thank you, big brother..."
The mother hurried over, thanking Chen Nian over and over, with tears even welling up in her eyes.
One stone stirred a thousand waves.
How could the reporters hold back? They immediately pulled out their cameras and snapped away!
Camera flashes swept across Chen Nian's face.
Welp, it's over!
Looks like I'll have to be on TV now... sigh.
Since it was already unavoidable, he at least needed some other cover so his identity as "Buyu" wouldn't be exposed.
"So you're Chen Nian? Good, good, good! What a fine young man!"
The president was even more outrageous. He performed a Sichuan opera face change on the spot, patting Chen Nian's shoulder with a beaming smile.
"Chen Nian, your act of courage, and your refusal to leave your name afterward, are an example for all our students! This is also why we established the martial arts department at Linhai City University!"
"To let those with the ability help the weak and preserve the peace of our home!"
"Today, on behalf of the university, I award Chen Nian a cash prize of fifty thousand yuan!"
The president announced it loudly.
Applause immediately rang out around them.
The students in the classroom had long since been left dumbfounded...
Earlier, quite a few had gloated over Chen Nian's misfortune, mocking him for being late on the first day and becoming the chicken killed to scare the monkeys.
But who could have expected this turn of events!
It turned out he had been delayed saving someone, which was why he hadn't made it in time for roll call.
Seeing Chen Nian receive such praise, Xia Wen felt unbearably uncomfortable all over, unable to get out even a single word, as though ants were crawling over her...
"Chen Nian..."
Not long ago, that person had still been her devoted suitor.
But not anymore.
Of course Xia Wen felt awful watching him bask in glory now. She couldn't share in any of it, and she also felt the regret of having misjudged him.
Yes, she had never imagined Chen Nian was so capable.
Meanwhile, every bit of sadness and grievance in Qin Yu's heart had vanished!
It turned out Chen Nian hadn't simply been late-he had been saving someone!
That was a good deed, something important!
Of course Qin Yu completely understood and supported it, so her mood suddenly lifted immensely, and she even felt a faint sense of pride.
After all, this was her boyfriend "in name."
The reporters crowded around and began asking questions.
"May I ask why you left in such a hurry after saving them?" The reporter from the official television station held out the microphone.
Chen Nian thought for a moment, then suddenly had an idea.
"You don't do good deeds for a reward. That's something I learned from my girlfriend. She's also donated anonymously to disaster-stricken areas."
The reporters were delighted to hear this!
In their usual experience, young men like him tended to be shy in front of the camera, stammering through their answers and giving perfunctory responses.
As a result, the interviews were generally unremarkable and couldn't generate much discussion.
But this young man named Chen Nian was clearly different!
His answer was very well crafted and offered room for follow-up. For instance, it had now led to his "girlfriend," which was definitely a good thing.
Xia Wen's mind instantly went blank when she heard that, leaving her dumbstruck.
A girlfriend? Impossible!
Chen Nian was still pursuing me a few days ago. How could he already have a girlfriend?
"Then may I ask, Chen Nian, is your girlfriend a fellow student here? Could we meet her?"
Inside the classroom, Qin Yu's heart suddenly began racing!
Chen Nian smiled and said, "Of course. She's right inside the classroom."
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Everyone followed Chen Nian's gaze.
Their eyes all settled on Qin Yu.
Their eyes were filled with disbelief.
Qin Yu was Chen Nian's girlfriend? That was fucking absurd! One was a shut-in who had gone unnoticed before today, while the other was the white moonlight in countless men's hearts...
Even novels wouldn't dare write something like this!
The rich second-generation heir Sun Jing instinctively clenched his fists. What he hated most in his life was having another man take a woman he had his eye on.
Yet when he saw Qin Yu stand up and walk outside, his eyes immediately widened, and fury burned within him!
Xia Wen's entire body instinctively tensed as she watched this girl, who surpassed her in every way, walk toward Chen Nian.
Every step trampled her pride to pieces!
"Impossible... how is this possible... what makes a shut-in like him worthy?" Even her wide eyes had become bloodshot.
Qin Yu kept her head lowered, staring at her toes.
She had long since stopped being afraid of cameras. She was simply shy and hadn't expected Chen Nian to suddenly pull something like this...
"Q-Qin Yu!"
"It really is Qin Yu! Oh my god!!"
The reporters were ecstatic. They hadn't expected their interview with Chen Nian to yield an unexpected bonus!
The singer Qin Yu!
She was someone they normally couldn't get an interview with even if they wanted to!
To think she already had a boyfriend, and this wasn't a rumor, but solid proof... what a bombshell!
"Miss Qin, when did you two start dating?"
"Miss Qin, aren't you afraid that news of your romance will affect your career?"
"Miss Qin, does your agency know about this?"
A barrage of questions fired at them like a machine gun. In the end, university security escorted the reporters away, finally bringing the matter to a close.
Chen Nian had achieved his goal.
Now that he had been exposed to the public as someone with a girlfriend, he had nothing whatsoever to do with the emotionless "Buyu."
But if he were ever found out, whether it was that woman Ye Hongling or his little housekeeper "Xiao Qi," a brutal shura field would await him...
As soon as the outsiders had been seen off, the president walked into the classroom with his hands behind his back and unleashed a torrent of abuse on the instructor!
"You were brought to Linhai University to work, not to make a mess of things! You nearly ruined a good thing today, you idiot!"
Only after thoroughly berating him did the president turn to Chen Nian and speak kindly. "Xiao Chen, don't take what happened today to heart. Focus on preparing for the upcoming test."
"Yes, President."