When Chen Chuanfeng heard Zheng Yi wanted to expel Lin Feng, his questioning was already quite blunt. Zheng Yi, seething with anger, completely failed to discern Chen Chuanfeng's true stance.

"Director Chen, you've come at just the right time!" Seeing Chen Chuanfeng, Zheng Yi actually cracked a smile and even said apologetically, "I only just found out this kid is a student from your School of Management! Since he's a student from your school, this expulsion procedure still requires your input as the department director!"

Chen Chuanfeng glanced at Lin Feng, who stood before Zheng Yi, and noticed he showed no sign of nervousness. This kid definitely has a powerful background! he thought, feeling even more certain.

Glancing at the resentful expression of Li Jiawei, the mayor's secretary, standing beside him, Chen Chuanfeng quickly made his decision.

"Principal Zheng, my opinion is very clear..." Chen Chuanfeng said, looking at Zheng Yi with a smile and shaking his head. "I don't believe my student would cause trouble without reason. Expelling him is absolutely out of the question!"

Hearing the first half of Chen Chuanfeng's statement, Zheng Yi thought Chen Chuanfeng was supporting him. Who would have thought that after Chen Chuanfeng finished the second half, Zheng Yi felt as if he'd been stabbed... He was speechless for a long moment.

"Director Chen, what do you mean by this?" Zheng Yi's tone was icy. He couldn't believe Chen Chuanfeng would undermine him like this over a student.

Chen Chuanfeng also knew that he was several ranks below Principal Zheng. He would never dare to disrespect Principal Zheng over an ordinary student. The problem is, Lin Feng isn't an ordinary student!

After weighing the statuses of Principal Zheng and Mayor Cao, Chen Chuanfeng nodded decisively and said, "My meaning is, Principal, you were likely misled into making an erroneous judgment. I believe my student has good moral character and wouldn't commit the misdeeds you've described!"

My moral character is good? Lin Feng coughed, his old face flushing slightly. Hearing this department director, whom he was meeting for the first time, defend him so resolutely made him feel a bit embarrassed. But when he saw Li Jiawei, he guessed why Chen Chuanfeng was doing this. Who would dare disrespect the mayor's secretary!

However, why does the mayor's secretary seem to have taken an interest in me? Lin Feng felt a bit suspicious inwardly but didn't let it show on his face. He even smiled and nodded at Li Jiawei in acknowledgment. After all, the man has helped me twice; it's not good to keep questioning his motives.

Li Jiawei was a little surprised by Lin Feng's acknowledgment but still responded with a polite smile. Inwardly, however, he was thinking, This Lin Feng fellow... he really seems to attract trouble. During the day, he provoked Liu Changhong of Harbor City's Liu Corporation, and now, not even half a day later, he's offended the vice principal of Jiangzhou University... This student Mayor Cao values doesn't seem to be very peace-loving!

However, Li Jiawei held no ill will towards Lin Feng. I just need to report Lin Feng's conduct truthfully to Mayor Cao, he thought. The rest is Mayor Cao's concern.

Rebellion! This is utter rebellion! First Lin Feng, and now Chen Chuanfeng! These two don't take me, the vice principal, seriously at all! Zheng Yi was half-dead from anger, his face flushed crimson.

But Principal Zheng wasn't a complete fool. He knew Chen Chuanfeng wouldn't openly defy him like this for a mere little brat without a reason. The problem must be with Lin Feng.

"Director Chen, could we speak in private?" Zheng Yi suppressed his anger, preparing to talk with Chen Chuanfeng privately to find out Lin Feng's background.

"Let's talk outside!" Chen Chuanfeng glanced at the dozens of spectating students and sighed, saying this. I don't want to offend Vice Principal Zheng too severely, he thought. After all, this vice principal's wife is the deputy director of the district education bureau!

Both Zheng Yi and his wife were figures that Chen Chuanfeng, a mere department director, couldn't afford to offend. If Li Jiawei hadn't been there, Chen Chuanfeng would have been no better than a grandson in front of Zheng Yi!

「...」

Zheng Yi followed Chen Chuanfeng out the main entrance. The auditorium immediately erupted in a buzz, with almost everyone speculating about Lin Feng's fate.

"That Director Chen seems pretty decent, but can he change the Vice Principal's decision?"

"I doubt it. It won't be easy for Lin Feng to escape punishment this time. The Vice Principal announced the punishment in front of dozens of people. If he goes back on his word like this, what authority will he have in the future?!"

"Then Lin Feng is definitely done for this time!"

Ning Aoxue and Su Zi also stared at Lin Feng with worry. They too didn't believe the department director could persuade the vice principal; after all, there was a difference of several administrative ranks between them!

Lin Feng, however, was extremely composed, showing no trace of nervousness on his face.

「...」

Chen Chuanfeng completely dispelled the anger in Zheng Yi's heart with just a single sentence!

"The one who came with me is Li Jiawei, Mayor Cao Tiannan's chief secretary. That Lin Feng is a student the mayor personally instructed us to pay special attention to!"

Zheng Yi knew Chen Chuanfeng's unusual behavior must have a reason, but this reason was so terrifying that he, a dignified vice principal, almost wet his pants in fright!

Lin Feng is actually someone Mayor Cao personally named to be looked after? No wonder Lin Feng isn't afraid of me at all!

Damn it, I was courting death! I almost expelled someone Mayor Cao personally cares about?

Holy hell, what a close call! Thank goodness Chen Chuanfeng arrived in time. And to think I actually misunderstood him earlier! Zheng Yi, nearly in tears, gripped Chen Chuanfeng's hand, holding it for what felt like a very long time...

"Little Chen, I owe you a huge favor!" Zheng Yi said to Chen Chuanfeng from the bottom of his heart.

Chen Chuanfeng waved his hand with a profound look and pointed towards the auditorium. "Principal, you still need to resolve what just happened. Secretary Li is still here; we can't let Lin Feng feel aggrieved!"

Zheng Yi's old face flushed. Chen Chuanfeng means I have to sort this out with Lin Feng myself, in front of Li Jiawei, and make sure Lin Feng has no resentment!

Isn't this asking me to slap my own face?! Zheng Yi's face burned. But he knew he had to do it. Neither he nor his wife in the education bureau amounted to anything in front of Cao Tiannan!

I can only blame myself for messing with the wrong person!

The auditorium doors were gently pushed open. Zheng Yi and Chen Chuanfeng walked in one after the other, their expressions normal. The students present watched them with great curiosity, guessing the outcome of their discussion. Then, everyone witnessed an incredibly unbelievable scene...

Zheng Yi suddenly lunged forward, bent at the waist, and gripped Lin Feng's arms. He bowed his head deeply before Lin Feng, then slapped himself hard twice across the face, and said in a tearful voice, "Student Lin Feng, I am truly sorry! It's all my fault for mistakenly believing a vile person's slander, almost ruining your future! I know I was wrong. Can you forgive me?!"

SNAP...

Almost every observing student was stunned, feeling as if their jaws had completely unhinged. They couldn't understand what kind of play this was. The Principal begging a student for forgiveness? And Principal Zheng looks like his legs have gone weak from fright, and he's on the verge of tears?

Su Zi and Ning Aoxue were equally startled by Zheng Yi's swift apology. They had no idea what Director Chen had said to Principal Zheng. Did he just overwhelm Principal Zheng with sheer dominance?!

Only Zheng Xiaolong, standing in a corner, wore an expression of extreme humiliation as he watched his father bow his head and beg Lin Feng for mercy...

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