What's wrong with me, a school principal, listening to students' suggestions?

"Old Zhou, did you turn on the disinfection cabinet yesterday?"

In the cafeteria, Lin Yucai and Su Qingyan were inspecting the kitchen.

Zhou Dahai, dressed in a chef's uniform, stood by his side.

"It's open."

"Are all the ingredients in the refrigerator fresh?"

"Absolutely." Zhou Dahai opened the refrigerator. "The produce just arrived this morning; the vegetable leaves still have dew on them."

Lin Yucai nodded and turned to look at the control panel.

The work surface was polished to a shine, with not even any grease stains in the crevices along the edges.

The iron pots on the stove were neatly arranged in a row, with their bottoms facing outwards, reflecting the light.

"Okay, the cafeteria is fine." Lin Yucai patted Zhou Dahai on the shoulder. "The leaders are coming tomorrow, just cook as usual, don't be nervous."

"Why would I be nervous?" Zhou Dahai laughed. "My cooking skills are so good that even the governor would give me a thumbs up."

After leaving the cafeteria, Lin Yucai and Su Qingyan went to the dormitory building.

Two middle-aged women were mopping the floor in the hallway, and they had changed the water in the buckets three times already.

"Hello, Principal Lin!"

When the two women saw him, they immediately stopped what they were doing.

"Thank you for your hard work." Lin Yucai smiled at them. "The leaders are coming tomorrow, so please mop the corridor again."

"no problem!"

Su Qingyan followed Lin Yucai up to the second floor and pushed open the door of a dormitory room.

The dormitory was spotless, the beds were folded into neat squares, and the books on the desks were arranged in an orderly fashion.

The windows were sparkling clean, and sunlight streamed in, casting shadows on the floor.

"These kids are quite self-disciplined," Su Qingyan said.

"That's right." Lin Yucai leaned against the door frame. "If you live comfortably, you'll naturally cherish it."

"Lin Yucai, what do you think the leaders will look for when they come tomorrow?"

Su Qingyan looked at him and suddenly asked a question.

Lin Yucai thought for a moment, "They might praise our school for its unique characteristics."

"this one?"

"They might even allocate some more money," Lin Yucai laughed. "After all, we're famous now, so the higher-ups will definitely have to show their appreciation."

Su Qingyan didn't say anything, turned around and walked out of the dormitory.

Lin Yucai followed behind her, and the two of them went downstairs together.

When Lin Yucai reached the first floor, his phone rang.

"Principal Lin, I heard that some leaders are coming to inspect No. 13 Middle School tomorrow?"

It was Xu Wei calling.

"You're well-informed," Lin Yucai laughed. "Yes, tomorrow morning at ten o'clock."

"Can I go?" Xu Wei's voice was filled with anticipation. "I want to film it."

Lin Yucai thought for a moment, "Okay, but you have to keep a low profile and not affect the leaders' inspection."

"Don't worry, I'll just film some footage from the sidelines, I won't cause any trouble."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yucai glanced at Su Qingyan.

Xu Wei is coming tomorrow.

"What's she doing here?"

"Just shooting footage." Lin Yucai shrugged. "Perfect, with the media around, Liu Jianguo will be even less likely to say anything reckless."

"That's true."

Su Qingyan thought for a moment and nodded.

At 5 p.m., the exterior walls of the teaching building were washed.

The setting sun shone on the wet wall, making it dazzlingly white.

The playground fence has also been repaired, with a row of new stainless steel railings standing straight there.

More than a hundred floor tiles were replaced, and the entire campus looks brand new.

Lin Yucai stood at the school gate, looking at the No. 13 Middle School in front of him, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Old Ma, you've worked hard." He patted Ma Desheng on the shoulder.

"Of course." Ma Desheng wiped his sweat. "Principal, is there anything else we need to prepare for tomorrow?"

"No need." Lin Yucai glanced at his watch. "That's enough for today. Everyone, go home and get some rest."

"Remember to dress formally tomorrow, don't look like you're going to a construction site."

Ma Desheng smiled. "I understand."

At 7 p.m., Lin Yucai and Su Qingyan left the school.

The two walked home, their shadows stretched long by the streetlights.

"Are you tired?" Lin Yucai asked.

"It's alright." Su Qingyan shook her wrist. "My lower back is a little sore."

"Then get up early tomorrow and warm up before going to school."

"And you?" Su Qingyan looked at him. "Aren't you tired?"

"Me?" Lin Yucai laughed. "I have plenty of energy right now, I could run a marathon without any problem."

"You're bragging." Su Qingyan rolled her eyes at him.

As the two talked, they arrived at the entrance of the residential area.

Old Zhang was watching TV in the security room at the entrance.

Upon seeing the two of them, Old Zhang poked his head out.

"Hey, Principal Lin, Vice Principal Su, are you leaving get off work together?"

"Yes," Lin Yucai replied with a smile.

"You two's relationship, tsk tsk." Old Zhang shook his head, "You live in the same building, and you still say it's not... you know."

Su Qingyan's face flushed red. "Uncle Zhang, please don't talk nonsense. We're just colleagues."

"What nonsense did I say?" Old Zhang grinned mischievously. "I was just praising how well you two match."

"Uncle Zhang, we'll go upstairs now, we can't talk to you any longer."

Lin Yucai laughed and pulled Su Qingyan inside.

Even after entering the elevator, Su Qingyan's face was still red.

"Look at you, you don't even bother to explain yourself." She glared at Lin Yucai.

"What's there to explain? It's all about ties, buddy." Lin Yucai pressed the floor button.

Su Qingyan paused for a moment, then turned her head away and remained silent.

"That damn straight man!"

The elevator arrived, and Su Qingyan went down first.

When she reached her front door, she stopped, turned around, and looked at Lin Yucai.

"Keep it up tomorrow."

"Don't worry." Lin Yucai smiled at her. "Just wait and see the show tomorrow."