The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Upon hearing this, Dong Su did not feel tense but instead seemed somewhat relieved.

He quickly explained, "Dean, you misunderstood. One of our students brought in some idle youth from society and even beat up other students. Look at how these boys were beaten up..."

With that, he pointed at the boys who had initiated the fight earlier.

"Is the idle youth you mentioned him?"

Cheng Du pointed at Chen Fang as he questioned.

Dong Su nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, it's that kid. He was just bragging about being the Mayor—though this is a school, a serious place. Even if he were the Mayor, he can't just mess around. Don't you agree, Dean?"

Obviously.

Dong Su's intention was to gain the upper hand.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Du looked directly at Chen Fang and asked, "Mayor Chen, what do you think?"

Mayor Chen?

Which Mayor Chen?

Could it be that this young man is really the Mayor?

Dong Su was taken aback.

He hadn't had a chance to ask.

Chen Fang said leisurely, "Dean, you must have watched the surveillance footage before you came, right? So, what I think isn't that important, but what you think is, isn't it?"

The moment those words fell.

Dong Su realized something was wrong.

He asked, "Dean? Is he really the Mayor?"

"His name is Chen Fang, Mayor of Rongjiang City in Yong'an Province, a chief-level official—not the deputy mayor of a county-level city as you mentioned."

Lin Jie added with a sheepish smile.

It appears.

They had already watched the recent dispute clearly in the surveillance room.

"Ah?"

Dong Su was instantly stunned.

As he had just said, in Yuanjing, officials are as numerous as cattle, but one so young and a Mayor of a provincial capital city is extremely rare.

It shows that this so-called "idle youth" is no ordinary person.

"Dean, even if he is the Mayor, he shouldn't just hit people..."

Dong Su swallowed hard.

Still wanted to plead for himself.

At this moment.

A middle-aged man with a bald head rushed to the scene.

This person was the Director of the Art Institute's Academic Affairs Office—it's obvious he was summoned by Dean Cheng.

"Dean Cheng, you called for me?"

As soon as the Director arrived, he went to Cheng Du and asked.

Cheng Du asked straightforwardly, "Director Guo, I'm asking you, why was Jiang Xiaofan's scholarship quota revoked and given to someone else?"

Upon listening, Director Guo's face turned frightened.

Involuntarily looked at Dong Su.

Cheng Du shouted, "I'm asking you a question. Why are you looking at him? Just answer me why it's revoked. Let me clarify, I will investigate this matter thoroughly, whether or not you tell the truth is up to you..."

It seems this comment is quite powerful.

Director Guo was obviously already nervous.

Dong Su wanted to change the topic.

Said, "Dean, regarding this matter, I actually have long wanted to..."

"Shut up! I'm asking him, not you!"

Cheng Du ruthlessly interrupted him.

Director Guo knew there was no escaping.

Dropped his head guiltily, murmured, "Regarding the scholarship quota, it was Deputy Dean Dong who instructed me; he asked me to give it to Wu Miaolin."

"Is it her?"

Cheng Du looked at Wu Miaolin hiding behind Dong Su and asked.

Director Guo had no choice but to nod.

"Is she your niece?"

Cheng Du continued questioning.

"Dean, I..."

"No need for nonsense, is she or isn't she!"

"Yes!"

Dong Su responded dejectedly.

Cheng Du said to Director Guo, "You... check her college entrance exam results to see if they meet the standards."

Director Guo did not turn back.

Fearfully looked at Dong Su before saying, "Dean Cheng, no... no need to check. She... she was also brought in by Deputy Dean Dong against the rules..."

This will be an interesting watch.

After all this time.

Wu Miaolin didn't even qualify to attend this school.

And now she has snatched Jiang Xiaofan's scholarship quota.

Totally insane.

The matter was cleared up.

Cheng Du looked at Chen Fang and said leisurely, "Mayor Chen, the issue lies with me; I didn't supervise properly, causing you inconvenience. I apologize to you. How do you wish to handle these two people, go ahead and say..."

This statement.

Was like a heavy hammer hitting Dong Su's head.

After being dazed for a few seconds.

He immediately turned his head, looked at Chen Fang, and with a pleading look said, "Mayor Chen... Mayor Chen, I'm blind. I underestimated you... please... give me a chance, I... I dare not again, I dare not again..."

Holding the power over life and death, Chen Fang.

Scoffed and said, "Deputy Dean Dong, honestly, I quite liked how defiant you were a moment ago. What scholarship quota, I can give it to whoever I want, and even intended to teach me, who's ignorant of the immensity of the sky and earth. Back then, you were quite bold—how come it's just been a few minutes, and now you're scared?"

Full of mockery.

Dong Su didn't care anymore.

Trembled a bit and said, "Mayor Chen... I... that was me talking big, that was me bragging... My mouth is cheap, I'm too cheap..."

To appease Chen Fang.

With a slap, Dong Su struck his own face.

If Wu Miaolin had just a bit of sense, she should be apologizing to Jiang Xiaofan by now, after all, Jiang Xiaofan's heart is surely softer.

Unexpectedly, she didn't do so.

Instead, she grabbed Dong Su's arm to stop him from hitting himself again.

Complained, "Uncle, why do you have to do this? It's just a Mayor, what are we afraid of? At most, you quit being Deputy Dean..."

With a slap.

This second slap didn't land on his own face.

It directly swung at Wu Miaolin.

Having taken this solid hit.

Wu Miaolin was stunned.

Tears instantly welled up, choked, "Uncle, you actually hit me, for these outsiders, you hit me, I'm going to tell mom..."

"Tell your mom, from now on, she is no longer my sister, and you are not my niece. We cut all ties!"

Must say.

This bitter emotional scene was acted quite successfully.

At least Jiang Xiaofan was moved.

She held onto Chen Fang's arm, pleading in a way, "Brother, maybe just let it go, after all, I've vented my grievances."

Chen Fang didn't want to go against her wishes.

Nodded.

Looked at Cheng Du, said, "Dean Cheng, I have no ill intentions in coming here. Anyway, the issue is cleared up. How to deal with it, I still respect the school's decision."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Du also breathed a sigh of relief.

Paused for a moment, said, "Let's do this. Wu Miaolin will be expelled directly. Comrade Dong Su has violated school regulations, operated illegally, given a major demerit, demoted for use, to serve as a warning for others..."