Truly a principal, Lin Feng thought, admiring Zheng Yi's thick skin and superb acting skills. He didn't see a trace of repentance in Zheng Yi's eyes, only fear and unease.

Zheng Yi was afraid. He feared that Cao Tiannan, the man behind Lin Feng, would eventually settle scores. To safeguard his and his son's future, he didn't hesitate to disgrace himself, bowing down to Lin Feng before everyone, admitting he was an old fool, and pleading for Lin Feng's forgiveness.

A dignified vice principal, a middle-aged man at that, bowing down to a freshman like this. If I continue to pursue this relentlessly, people might start questioning my character...

Left with no choice, Lin Feng had to feign a smile as if all grudges were settled and shook hands peacefully with Zheng Yi.

Then, without another word, Zheng Yi took Zheng Xiaolong and left.

Soon, a message arrived from Principal Zheng's representative: Li Qiuyi's role as director of the School of Arts' evening gala had been revoked. The matter was now entirely in the hands of Chen Chuanfeng, the director of the School of Management.

Furthermore, Zheng Xiaolong's eligibility as the gala's host was also rescinded. The selection of the host was left to Director Chen Chuanfeng's discretion.

This was a clear sign of Zheng Yi's complete surrender. Disregarding Li Qiuyi's objections, he handed over the entire gala to Chen Chuanfeng, allowing him free rein. He also recalled his son, terrified of displeasing Lin Feng and causing any unfortunate incidents.

Director Chen Chuanfeng, who had been abruptly drafted, was stunned for a long moment. After respectfully seeing Li Jiawei off, he turned to his students, who were staring at him eagerly, and casually instructed, "Keep practicing according to the original plan, and don't slack off!"

The students participating in the performance held no resentment towards this amiable, albeit outsider, director. Laughing, they dispersed and started chatting amongst themselves. The series of recent announcements made the students present at the rehearsal even more curious about Lin Feng's identity!

Just who was this Lin Feng, to be so formidable? First, he forced back the security guards. Then, he drove away the gala's director. He even slapped the vice principal—who had come to settle scores—right in the face. Finally, he compelled Principal Zheng to revoke Li Qiuyi's directorship and even allow the new director to choose the gala's host.

Tonight's rehearsal time has been completely wasted! Chen Chuanfeng knew from the students' gossipy mood that there wouldn't even be enough time for chatting, let alone rehearsing.

However, Chen Chuanfeng was also at a loss. Who on earth would randomly pull a layman from the School of Management to direct an evening gala? Wasn't this just making things difficult for people!

...

"Lin Feng, you better confess. What tricks did you use behind the scenes to make Zheng Yi bow to you?"

At this moment, only Lin Feng, Su Zi, and Ning Aoxue remained in the girls' dressing room in the school auditorium. Su Zi, her laughter bubbling, was playfully backing Lin Feng into a corner with her body. Her loose purple sweater did little to hide her proud, firm peaks, which almost brushed against Lin Feng's abdomen. With her alluring figure and a pair of mischievous yet captivating phoenix eyes fixed on Lin Feng, she chuckled, "Your sweet talk might fool Aoxue, but don't even think about hiding anything from me!"

Ning Aoxue stood behind Su Zi, equally curious. She watched Lin Feng's expression, not even noticing that Su Zi's words had teased her again, implying she was easily deceived.

"Weren't you all watching from the side? What tricks could I have possibly used?" Lin Feng stared at Su Zi, who was mere inches away. Inhaling the faint, unique fragrance emanating from her, he felt a stir of desire.

This little vixen is too unrestrained! Daring to get so close, she's truly asking for it.

"I don't believe it! You weren't nervous at all from the start. You must have had something up your sleeve!" Su Zi shook her head, unconvinced by Lin Feng's explanation. She added with a smile, "We saw that Director Li again today, by the way... If I recall correctly, he's from the Mayor's Office, isn't he? Are you close with him?"

Su Zi didn't actually think Lin Feng had any connection to the mayor of Jiangzhou City. She merely suspected that Lin Feng's family might know Secretary Li, and that Secretary Li was looking out for Lin Feng due to some relationship.

"I don't know," Lin Feng replied decisively. In truth, he vaguely suspected Li Jiawei's appearance was related to Cao Ying. However, he absolutely could not voice this suspicion in front of Ning Aoxue. Lin Feng vividly remembered how furious Ning Aoxue had been when she encountered Cao Ying last time.

"A'zi, that's enough. Stop talking nonsense!" Noticing Lin Feng's somewhat unnatural expression, Ning Aoxue assumed Su Zi's relentless questioning was making him uncomfortable. So, she pulled Su Zi, telling her to stop.

Su Zi, being more perceptive than Ning Aoxue, had noticed Lin Feng subtly glance at Ning Aoxue while answering her. This small action deepened her suspicions about him.

On the surface, Su Zi agreed with Ning Aoxue and sat down, fiddling with her phone for a bit.

Not long after, Ning Aoxue began to earnestly memorize her script. When Lin Feng headed towards the restroom via the back door, Su Zi surreptitiously rose from her seat and silently followed him.

The dressing room restroom was unisex, with only two stalls. Lin Feng casually chose a stall and relieved himself. Just as he was about to pull up his pants and go wash his hands, Su Zi, a playful grin on her face, suddenly blocked his path!

"Su Zi… what are you doing?" Startled by Su Zi's sudden appearance, Lin Feng almost went limp. He instinctively covered his crotch and blurted out, "This is the men's side… What do you want?"

Amused by Lin Feng's frantic words, Su Zi chuckled. She pursed her lips, a teasing smile playing on them. "What, did you think I was going to do something to you? Dream on! I just want to ask you something!"

She followed me into the restroom so sneakily, but it wasn't to make a move on me? How disappointing!

Turning around, he smoothly pulled up his pants. Lin Feng then looked intently at Su Zi, who was standing very close. "Didn't I tell you everything just now? You don't believe me?"

"I saw that shifty look you gave Aoxue when you were talking. I'm positive you're hiding something from both of us!" Su Zi giggled. "So, spill it. Why does that mayor's secretary keep helping you? Miss Ning might be able to hold back her curiosity, but I can't. You can tell me secretly here; I won't tell anyone else!"

"Mayor's secretary? Who?" Lin Feng knew Su Zi meant Li Jiawei. To hide what he was really thinking, he had to feign ignorance.

"It's that Director Li! A director-level official in the Jiangzhou City Mayor's Office... If he's not the mayor's secretary, who else could he be?" Su Zi said casually, sounding quite familiar with the workings of officialdom.

"Is that so?" This time, he wasn't pretending. Lin Feng genuinely didn't understand much about such political intricacies.

"You really don't know?" Su Zi sounded a little disappointed that Lin Feng genuinely seemed ignorant of Li Jiawei's actual position.

"Well, now that you mention it..." Lin Feng nodded again, feigning foolishness.

Could I really be overthinking this? Su Zi wondered as she started to walk out of the restroom. She didn't notice the step below and missed her footing. With a shriek, she stumbled and pitched forward...

Lin Feng reacted instantly, shooting out a hand to grab Su Zi's shoulder. However, her skin was so smooth that his hand only managed to catch her clothes...

RIIIP...

The knit sweater was of decent quality. It only tore a large rip, but it was enough to snag Su Zi's body and break her fall. Lin Feng then scrambled to help up the badly frightened Su Zi.

"Ooh... it hurts..." Although she hadn't fallen completely, Su Zi had twisted her ankle. The sharp pain made her whimper involuntarily.

"What's wrong? Where are you hurt?" Just as Lin Feng was about to check Su Zi's injury, he felt a sudden chill behind him. Turning, he saw Ning Aoxue. Her face was cold, and she was staring daggers at him. Gritting her teeth, she demanded...

"Lin Feng, what on earth did you do to Su Zi?!"

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