Ch. 321 - Nanjiang City Really Doesn't Want to Be Infamous Forever...

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"Teacher Shen, I'm begging you!"

Chen Shu, looking utterly dejected, pleaded, "Just let me bag you once! Otherwise I won't be able to sleep at night."

"..."

The Special Training Class students stared blankly at the scene, finding it beyond absurd.

Was that even human speech?

"You're fucking going too far!"

Shen Wushuang looked at Chen Shu's expression, the corner of his mouth twitching uncontrollably.

He was the one who'd gotten ambushed — so why was Chen Shu acting like the victim...

"Get lost! If you try another sneak attack, don't blame me for calling the cops!"

Shen Wushuang declared emphatically, even pulling out his phone.

"Don't, don't be hasty..."

Chen Shu, his expression "panic-stricken," hurriedly stepped forward.

"Stop right there!! Put away the weapon first!"

The moment Shen Wushuang saw Chen Shu step forward, he involuntarily backed up several steps, not daring to lower his guard.

Two consecutive sneak attacks had him a bit shaken now...

"As expected of a veteran..."

Chen Shu shook his head, full of helplessness and regret.

"Teacher Shen, how about we chat about something else?"

Chen Shu put away the urea bag and spoke with a sincere expression.

"Hm? What about?"

Shen Wushuang kept his distance and asked.

Chen Shu coughed and said, "About that education fund..."

"Hello! Spirit Suppression Bureau? I'd like to report a crime!"

"..."

Chen Shu hadn't expected the other party to be so ruthless — he actually called the cops.

Five minutes later.

Chen Shu stood outside the school gates, sighing at the sky.

He never imagined that Nanjiang Second High's honored student would be forcibly expelled...

"My heart feels so clogged up right now."

Chen Shu leaned on Zhang Dali with his right hand, looking rather sorrowful.

"Dali, treat me to a meal. Comfort my wounded soul."

"..."

Over the next few days, Chen Shu could only stay obediently at home — he truly had nowhere else to go.

August 31st.

"Mom, Dad, I'm heading out!"

Chen Shu had packed his luggage. Besides carrying his bandit-exclusive backpack, he also dragged along a large suitcase.

From now on, Huaxia Academy would be his place of residence.

Naturally, he had to bring all sorts of "strategic supplies."

"Let us see you off."

That day, there was sentiment in his parents' eyes — they had gotten ready early in the morning.

This was Chen Shu's first long journey. In the days to come, he probably wouldn't be coming back often.

The three of them arrived outside the apartment complex. Zhang Dali's father was already waiting.

"Brother Chen, get in!"

Zhang Feng called out. His son Zhang Dali was also heading to the train station, so they could go together.

"Alright!"

Chen Shu answered directly, cheerfully opening the car door.

"You little punk, asking for a beating?"

His father Chen Ping grabbed Chen Shu and said, "Get in the back."

The five of them drove off, heading straight for Nanjiang City's only train station.

Xu Xiaoyu had been waiting for a while. Besides her, Xu Xingxing, Xie Sunan, as well as Wang Qinghan and Xia Bing were all there too.

"Where's Chen Pi?"

Xu Xingxing's originally fair skin had turned rather dark. Sure enough, this was a man who'd been to Africa.

"I kind of feel like this guy forgot school was starting..."

Xie Sunan stroked his beard. Two months of traveling had enriched his experiences — even his full beard had grown out.

"Seems kind of possible."

The five exchanged glances, all wondering whether they should go knock on his door.

Just then, the group happened to arrive.

"Your bro is here!"

Chen Shu got out of the car, a grin on his face, his eyes gleaming as he stared at Xu Xiaoyu... at the train ticket in her hand.

"As expected of my classmates! Reliable!"

Zhang Dali also got out with his backpack, and the group gathered together.

"Hello, Uncle and Auntie!"

Xu Xingxing and the others looked toward Zhang Feng and the others in the car.

"You all go ahead."

Father Chen Ping smiled. Both parents and Zhang Feng chose not to get out of the car.

"Mom, Dad, you should head back."

Chen Shu said, preparing to head to the train station with everyone.

Father Chen Ping nodded and said, "Chen Pi, take good care of your classmates!"

Everyone's bodies jolted, and they hurriedly said, "Uncle, no need, no need..."

Let him take care of them? You had to be kidding?!

The parents watched Chen Shu's retreating figure from afar, then turned away without another word, leaving the train station with Zhang Feng.

"Chen Pi, Nanjiang City has prepared a surprise for you!"

Just then, Xie Sunan's eyes lit up with a crafty gleam, a strange smile in them.

"What kind of surprise? Don't tell me they're donating money to me? In that case, I won't be sleepy anymore!"

"..."

"In your dreams!"

The train station was a bit unusual compared to usual. Besides the larger crowd, there was a banner specially hung up.

"This City's Gaokao Top Scorer Chen Shu is Departing — Wishing You a Bright Future!"

Below the banner, hundreds of people had gathered — among them Spirit Suppression Bureau personnel, ordinary citizens, and even the principals of every major high school.

Everyone's face wore sorrow and nostalgia, but the smile in their eyes simply couldn't be hidden...

The moment Chen Shu entered the train station, he was immediately shocked!

"Top Scorer Chen is here!"

Someone cried out, and everyone's gazes turned in unison.

He also saw the banner, and looking again at everyone's expressions, he couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

"Fellow elders and townsfolk, I, Chen Shu... am moved!"

He slapped his chest forcefully, looking like someone who felt undeserving of such honor.

"You're our city's most... most special top scorer in recent years. You must study hard and live up to everyone's expectations!"

The principal of Nanjiang Second High stepped forward and patted Chen Shu on the shoulder.

"Principal, fellow townsfolk, I'll come back often to visit!"

Chen Shu said, "I, Chen Shu, am not someone who forgets his roots. Nanjiang City is my home!"

"Uh..."

The moment those words left his mouth, everyone's expressions changed in unison. They all glared at the Second High principal.

Why the hell did you have to say something?!

"Ahem..."

Wang Qian from the Spirit Suppression Bureau stepped forward and said with earnest gravity:

"Student Chen Shu, Nanjiang City is far too small — it can't contain a giant dragon. Your journey lies among the stars and seas!"

"Absolutely do not look back. Your path lies ahead!"

"Uncle Wang, everyone..."

Chen Shu sighed toward the sky, never having imagined he was so beloved!

"Why do I feel like you're all smiling..."

Zhang Dali felt something was off and quietly spoke up.

"..."

Everyone's expressions stiffened, and they glared fiercely at him.

Seeing that suspicion was also appearing in Chen Shu's eyes.

Wang Qian coughed dryly and said, "We're all adults. We've long gotten used to hiding our sadness with smiles..."

That was some top-tier social maneuvering!

"So that's how it is!"

Chen Shu nodded heavily and said,

"Everyone, don't worry. I, Chen Shu, will work hard. I'll make sure the entire country — no, the entire world — knows about Nanjiang City!"

"Uh... don't..."

Everyone's expressions jolted. There was terror in their eyes, and their bodies couldn't help but shudder a little.

You had to be kidding?!

Nanjiang City really didn't want to be infamous forever...[1]

[1] Stink for ten thousand years (遗臭万年, yíchòu wànnián): From Eastern Jin general Huan Wen's famous declaration: "If I cannot leave a sweet fragrance for a hundred generations, is it not enough to leave a stench for ten thousand years?" He chose infamy over obscurity. Nanjiang City's residents, hearing Chen Shu promise to "make the world know Nanjiang," silently pray not to become the hometown of legend in that way.