Gao Wu: If this BOSS isn't nerfed, is it even playable?

Chapter 20 The Privileges of Top Students

Wang Zhengguo's smile blossomed like a spring flower.

He slowly turned his head, looked at the middle school principal of Dongjiang No. 3 Middle School who had just been smug but was now somewhat taken aback, and said meaningfully:
"Oh dear, Lao Fang, I'm really sorry, it seems that our No. 1 High School has produced an unexpected dark horse this year."

Principal Fang's smile vanished instantly, freezing on his face. His hand, holding the teacup, froze in mid-air, leaving him utterly embarrassed.

The smile doesn’t disappear, it just shifts.

Wang Zhengguo was secretly delighted, feeling that the tea in his cup tasted even more mellow and fragrant at this moment.

……

The diagnostic test is over.

The entire afternoon was a rare half-day break for the senior students.

Lin Ye sat upright in Chen Meng's office.

Looking at the student who had given him such a pleasant surprise, Chen Meng's usually serious face broke into a rare smile of satisfaction.

"Lin Ye, first of all, I must congratulate you."

"Your performance today has impressed all the teachers, including myself. Your hard work has earned you everyone's respect."

He paused, then steered the conversation back on track, continuing, "With your current achievements and potential, you are more than qualified to transfer to the top-tier Class Two, where you can receive better guidance from the school's teachers and access to more resources."

"This morning, Principal Wang spoke with me personally. The school hopes you can transfer to Class Two. What's your personal wish?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ye shook his head without hesitation and said sincerely and firmly, "Thank you for your high regard, Principal. However, I think Class 7 is very good, and you teach very well, Teacher Chen. I will not transfer to another class."

Upon hearing this answer, Chen Meng was taken aback at first, then chuckled: "You're loyal and righteous, I wasn't wrong about you."

"Fine, since you don't want to transfer to Class Two, then you won't."

"However, even though you're not in Class Two, you're no longer considered a student in a regular class."

"Principal Wang plans to upgrade all relevant policies and benefits for you to the level of the top class."

Chen Meng took out a freshly printed document, still warm from its printout, from his desk drawer and handed it to Lin Ye.

Lin Ye took the document and began to read it quickly.

Chen Meng also offered an explanation from the side.

"First, there's the basic cultivation resource supply. Starting this week, you can go to the school's logistics department every week with your student ID to receive three bottles of Grade B nutrient solution and three packs of medicine for body tempering, all for free."

"The school's dedicated medicine room offers an exclusive 20% discount, and you can get it with your student ID. There's no need to buy it anywhere else."

"Besides this, do you have any other requirements for the school? You can feel free to bring them up."

"As long as it's within the reasonable scope of what the school can apply for, I will do my best to help you get it."

Lin Ye thought about it carefully, and then put forward his most pressing requests.

"Teacher, I want a personal gravity chamber that I can use freely without time restrictions."

"Also, I would like to have the permission to use the virtual pod at any time."

"Finally... there's the scholarship."

Upon hearing this, Chen Meng was taken aback, a look of surprise appearing on his face: "That's it? It's that simple?"

Lin Ye nodded seriously; these really were the things he wanted most right now.

Chen Meng instantly understood, and a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, including regret or reflection) arose within him.

For top students from wealthy families, school scholarships are the least important thing to them.

Compared to the monthly allowance and cultivation resources their families provided, that amount of money was merely a drop in the ocean; it was more of a symbol of honor.

But for those from poor families, money is the most real and necessary thing.

Chen Meng nodded heavily and promised Lin Ye with absolute certainty, "You don't need to worry about the scholarship at all."

"I have a good relationship with our principal. I'll try my best to help you apply for the B-level incentive grant. This scholarship is specifically designed for those dark horse students with great potential. It's awarded every three months, in a lump sum, and it's 10 federal dollars."

"If the process goes smoothly, the money should be transferred directly to your personal account by next week at the latest." 10 Federal Dollars!

Lin Ye felt a sense of relief.

This money is enough to temporarily solve the family's urgent needs, and there may even be some left over.

"Thank you, teacher!" Lin Ye expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

Chen Meng waved his hand and put away the materials and documents on the table.

These were all personal files that he had prepared for Lin Ye in advance.

Chen Meng stood up: "No need to thank me, it's what a teacher should do."

"If you don't have any other requirements, I'll go to the academic affairs office to process the approval for you right away."

Just as Chen Meng was about to step out of the office, Lin Ye suddenly spoke again.

"Teacher Chen, I have another request."

Chen Meng paused in his steps.

Now, let's wait for Lin Ye to continue.

"Teacher Chen, I'd like to... practice with you."

"When you have some free time, could you please take some time to guide me?"

Chen Meng was taken aback.

He thought Lin Ye would make more demands regarding cultivation resources and money, but he never expected that this kid actually wanted him to be his sparring partner.

Chen Meng burst into genuine laughter.

"You have a good eye for choosing."

"Okay! I promise you! From now on, you'll stay after school every day, and I'll personally practice with you for an hour!"

Immediately, Chen Meng's smile faded, and his expression became serious and earnest again.

"However, I also want to remind you one last time."

"There are no shortcuts in the path of martial arts, and it is most taboo to become complacent and arrogant because of temporary achievements. Your achievements today are indeed very impressive, but that is only compared with your past achievements."

"Not to mention the whole of Dongjiang, even today, in this examination hall of the five schools in the East District, there are still many exceptionally talented geniuses ahead of you."

"This world is too big, there will always be people better than you!"

Lin Ye nodded heavily and replied in a deep voice, "Teacher, I understand."

Of course he knew that.

His journey has never been a simple test.

This preliminary test is just the beginning.

There will be two more citywide mock exams following.

And the final college entrance examination six months later.

The tiger cub tasted flesh and blood for the first time and naturally craved more.

Finally, as if suddenly remembering something, Chen Meng spoke up: "Oh right, there's something else."

"You just said you wanted to use the virtual pod. Normally, this is not open to students, but you are special."

"When you go to the logistics department to pick up this week's resources, ask them for a CR wristband, like mine."

Chen Meng waved the bracelet on his right wrist in front of Lin Ye, and then continued.

"The CR wristband has a neural connection function. After authentication and binding, as long as it is connected to the school's virtual device, you will not need to come to the school every time you use the virtual pod. You can use it at home."

(End of this chapter)