Chen Chuanfeng, still reeling from the mayor's sudden interest in a university freshman, was taken aback when Professor Li Qiuyi from the Art Department inquired whether there was a student named Lin Feng in the School of Business Administration.

Even Professor Li from the Art Department knows Lin Feng? Could there be some inside information I'm unaware of?

Chen Chuanfeng abruptly felt his political awareness was too low. Reflecting on Li Jiawei's advice, I really need to learn more, he thought. Otherwise, it'll be even harder for me to make progress...

Or perhaps Lin Feng's situation could be an opportunity for me? It's very likely. If the mayor is paying special attention to a new student, could his background possibly be humble? A little favor at the appropriate time, and Lin Feng would be grateful to me...

With these thoughts, Chen Chuanfeng casually answered Li Qiuyi's question, "I seem to recall a freshman called Lin Feng. May I ask why Professor Li has suddenly taken an interest in him?"

A freshman, that's right! Li Qiuyi was in the Jiangzhou University auditorium. She knew Ning Aoxue was also a freshman, so it was perfectly normal for Lin Feng, who accompanied her, to be one too. A smug grin spread across her face. After giving Lin Feng a vicious glance, she lowered her voice and said to Chen Chuanfeng, "Director Chen, this freshman is quite something—bold as a newborn calf that fears no tiger! He actually dared to disrupt my orientation party rehearsals. When I tried to make him leave, he showed this old woman no respect whatsoever and even dismissed the security personnel with just a few glib words. What's your opinion on this, Director Chen?"

Li Qiuyi's tone was understated, but she was actually lodging a formal complaint, portraying Lin Feng as arrogant and unruly, and urging Director Chen to find a way to discipline him. Typically, if an associate professor complained about a student, the department head would take it seriously. At the very least, they would investigate the matter and then give the student who offended the professor a verbal warning or even a formal demerit.

After all, an associate professor's status was not insignificant, and Li Qiuyi also knew it wouldn't be appropriate to speak too harshly to Chen Chuanfeng.

Lin Feng heard Li Qiuyi's complaint clearly. He had only seen Director Chen of the School of Business Administration from a distance during the opening ceremony and had no personal connection with him. He was curious: how would Director Chen react to Li Qiuyi's accusation? Would he conduct a fair investigation to ascertain the truth, or would he defer to Li Qiuyi and simply tell Lin Feng to get lost?

Su Zi and Ning Aoxue had also been watching Li Qiuyi's actions. They knew she was on the phone complaining about Lin Feng but were unsure who she was calling or what negative consequences might arise. However, they both silently resolved to use their family influence if necessary, determined to protect Lin Feng from any unfair treatment arising from this incident.

A complex expression crossed Chen Chuanfeng's face upon hearing Li Qiuyi's complaints. It seems this kid the mayor wants me to pay special attention to isn't exactly low-key, he mused. He's already managed to provoke an associate professor?

After a long, speechless moment, Chen Chuanfeng managed to suppress his irritation and asked, "So, Professor Li, what do you think my view on this should be?"

Chen Chuanfeng's question was ostensibly to probe Li Qiuyi's intentions, but it also carried a hint of his annoyance at her complaint. Listening to her, it's clear she wants to prejudge Lin Feng's situation and expects me to just handle him based on her say-so! I'm a department head, for crying out loud! Since when does a professor from the Art Department get to tell me what to do? Of course, if he hadn't known beforehand that Lin Feng was a student the mayor was interested in, he wouldn't have been quite so incensed.

Li Qiuyi, however, was oblivious to Chen Chuanfeng's inner thoughts. She assumed he was merely asking for her recommendation on how to handle the matter. With a smile, she stated with great composure, "For a troublemaker like this who flouts the rules, I believe it's essential to give him a significant warning. If he's merely given a major demerit, he might not realize the full extent of his wrongdoing. I suggest that, at the very least, he should be put on probation."

To increase the intimidating effect, Li Qiuyi deliberately raised her voice towards the end of her sentence, ensuring the surrounding students could hear her clearly.

Her words stunned the students present. After a silence of several seconds, the room erupted into hushed, anxious discussions.

"Damn, this woman is vicious! A demerit isn't enough for her; that reckless kid is done for now..."

"Yeah! He looks like a freshman, right? If he's put on probation, skipping just one class would probably be enough reason to get him expelled!"

"Poor guy! Thank goodness I wasn't rash enough to provoke that viper, Li. That woman is truly sinister!"

"That's what you get for sticking your neck out... sigh!"

This time, however, the students making snide remarks noticeably lowered their voices. Everyone knew Li Qiuyi was ruthless, but they hadn't imagined she could be this harsh—threatening to put a student on probation for a mere altercation. This was a major punishment, close to expulsion, equivalent to three major demerits directly. If the punishment were actually implemented, Lin Feng's future would be effectively ruined!

Even Lin Feng himself couldn't help but frown. He wasn't exactly a model student, but his record at Jiangzhou No. 1 Middle School was spotless; he'd never received a single demerit. This Li Qiuyi... she's trying to finish me off in one fell swoop. Damn, she's vicious...

Su Zi and Ning Aoxue stared at Lin Feng anxiously, worried that this setback might cause him to lose control and do something rash.

Su Zi looked at Lin Feng and said in a low voice, "Lin Feng, don't worry. I saw everything. Even if you do get penalized, I have ways to get it overturned!"

Hearing Su Zi's words, Ning Aoxue felt an inexplicable pang. A'zi is treating Lin Feng better and better. Has she really fallen for him? If that's the case, then... then what should I do...

Lin Feng glanced curiously at Su Zi and chuckled, "What are you, some kind of high-powered female imperial inspector, overturning verdicts?"

"Anyway, I have my ways..." Su Zi didn't want to explain further, only saying solemnly, "You have to trust me!"

Seeing Su Zi's serious expression, Lin Feng nodded in agreement with her sentiment but declined her help. "I believe you can do it, but I don't need you to. If this punishment is actually carried out, I'll find evidence to get that hag packed off and out of Jiangzhou University. I refuse to believe her record is clean!"

Su Zi smiled and nodded. "If she really tries to mess with you, then of course you can mess with her right back..."

Listening to the two miscreants conversing, Ning Aoxue was left speechless. What normal students scheme about dealing with a professor like this? After spending so much time with Lin Feng and Su Zi, Ning Aoxue began to wonder if she was even a good student herself.

Upon hearing Li Qiuyi's words, Chen Chuanfeng immediately started cursing inwardly. Damn it, Li Qiuyi, you Old Hag! The mayor asked me to look after this student, and you want me to put him on probation?!

"Li Qiuyi, who do you think you are, deciding who gets punished? Do you think Jiangzhou University is your private property?!"

Without offering any further explanation, Chen Chuanfeng berated Li Qiuyi harshly and then slammed the phone down.

Hearing the dial tone buzzing from the receiver, Li Qiuyi felt her heart plummet into an endless abyss...

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