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VIP Section.
Su Mu rubbed his temples. Through these two arena matches, he could tell that Wang Hao had a strong ability to adapt. Even when he encountered opponents stronger than himself, he could handle them easily with his wit.
He was very happy about this and quite delighted.
But resorting to attacks below the belt, wasn't that a bit beneath his status!?
"Senior Su, what do you think about this..." Principal Zhong Li asked stiffly.
Su Mu said softly, "Wang Hao's tactics may be a bit underhanded, but the opponent showed no vigilance at all. It's really not fit for the elegant hall. And this referee misled the players, so you can't entirely blame Wang Hao."
"Yes, yes, yes, rest assured, Senior Su. In the future, I'll definitely find a legitimate referee." Principal Zhong Li nodded quickly, seeing clearly that Su Mu was favoring Wang Hao.
But it made sense. Given Wang Hao's relationship with Su Mu, this favoritism was normal.
Besides, if Wang Hao were eliminated now, wouldn't that force Su Mu to abuse his power, secretly letting Wang Hao get preferential treatment!?
"Indeed, we should learn from this experience and find professional referees in the future." The principals of major universities, all wise individuals, nodded in agreement.
"These unprofessional referees not only talk too much but also mislead the players, which is really bad."
"A referee's role is to judge victory, not to speak much."
"Misleading referees are really despicable."
"......"
Su Mu sighed slightly in his heart. If Wang Hao's identity weren't so sensitive and likely to draw the attention of the nobility, he wouldn't have to go through so much trouble. It would be better to take Wang Hao under his wing and teach him with care.
"This can't continue; I must find a way to let Wang Hao stand proudly in the public eye," Su Mu stroked his beard and contemplated.
Soon, the referee on the arena received a message from Principal Zhong Li, instructing him to talk less in the future and announcing Wang Hao's victory, allowing him to advance smoothly to the semifinals.
When the referee announced with a sour face that Zhao Xunwen couldn't stand up for the match, and Wang Hao successfully advanced to the semifinals, the students below erupted.
"Are you kidding me? He sneaks attacks others and still makes it to the semifinals!?"
"It's rigged, it's definitely rigged."
"It must be that scoundrel Wang Hao bribed the principal with something spicy to get through."
"Damn, buddy, where did you get that info!?"
"Do you need inside info? Wang Hao is poor; what else could he offer besides something spicy!?"
"Makes sense. No wonder last time Wang Hao skipped class, he was supposedly punished with carving statues, but behind the scenes, he was getting luxurious meals for three days straight. They've been in cahoots for a long time."
"That's a sound analysis. I didn't see it before, but the principal is that kind of person."
"I was wondering why the principal, an old man, would have a long-legged, pretty secretary. Now it's clear."
"When there's work, the secretary does it. When there's no work, the secretary does... The principal sure has a young heart for an old man!"
"He's simply an old lecher, and with Wang Hao, the scoundrel, Eleventh High School's reputation is going down the drain."
"......"
Hearing this, Principal Zhong Li was so angry he almost spat blood. The imagination of these kids was really outlandish.
Meanwhile, the principals of other major schools looked at Principal Zhong Li with eyes that held a touch of amusement, and even Su Mu gave him a weird look.
Su Mu even wondered in his heart if Wang Hao turned out this way because of bad examples from above.
Wang Hao nodded in satisfaction. Indeed, some sharp-eyed people could see he was punishing Zhao Xunwen on behalf of justice for not paying his debt.
But everyone said Principal Zhong Li had a young heart for an old man. Next time, he indeed needed to gift two bottles; otherwise, doing bad things—oops, I mean, spreading justice but being misunderstood wouldn't be good.
Principal Zhong Li was on the verge of tears. How did a lifetime's worth of wisdom get ruined by Wang Hao, this little brat?
He even felt the title of a legend in education seemed to be slipping further and further away.
......
In the arena, Wang Hao ignored the accusations and was grinning ear to ear, listening to the system voice by his ear: "Ding-dong, congratulations to the host for making someone cut off their heirs with one kick, a crime index so heinous, earning 10,000 Villain Points."
"Another ten thousand points in the account. Now I have over forty-one thousand points. It's time to enhance myself again," Wang Hao opened his smart bracelet to find that the one million Gao Dimei promised had already arrived.
When the students for the semifinals appeared, the school decided that the competition would end today and resume tomorrow.
Seeing no competition, Wang Hao left Eleventh High School and headed to the pharmacy. He wanted to use the recently acquired one million to buy some medicinal herbs and concoct an enhancing potion to help himself break through again.
Of course, he couldn't forget the two bottles of something spicy for Principal Zhong Li. He needed to send it sooner rather than later; otherwise, how would he ensure efficiency in future dealings!?
But Wang Hao didn't notice that a figure quietly followed behind him.
However, this figure also didn't notice that all of his actions were observed by Su Mu in the VIP section.
Su Mu said softly, "Little Zhong, follow and take a look."
Principal Zhong Li turned to see, and when he sensed the unique aura of the DY terrorist group following Wang Hao, his face became instantly serious.
The DY terrorist group was a notorious criminal organization in the interstellar federation. They trafficked arms, laundered money, trained assassins, launched armed activities... as long as there was profit to be made, there was nothing this group wouldn't dare do.
But why was the DY terrorist group following Wang Hao now!? Did they receive a mission to assassinate Wang Hao? Or were they trying to pull Wang Hao into their ranks!?
But whatever the scenario, none of this was good news for Wang Hao.
Once Principal Zhong Li left, Su Mu squinted his eyes, lost in his thoughts.
......
Gao Xiong Electronic Technology Group, one of Earth's top conglomerates.
Not only did it have strong financial power, but it was also backed by a powerful family, making it a force that could summon the wind and rain on Earth.
At this moment, President Gao Xiong was holding a shareholders' meeting.
"You are all shareholders in our group and also uncles to my daughter, so I won't beat around the bush." Gao Xiong slammed the table and angrily said, "Just today, Lin Tingbai from Lin Technology did a despicable thing to my daughter and even denied it afterward. I, Gao Xiong, may be a blunt man, but since this concerns my daughter's honor, I hope all of you will stand up for her."
The shareholders present rolled their eyes; they had heard about this on their way here.
Although everyone felt that forcing Lin Tingbai to marry Gao Dimei was a bit over the top.
Gao Xiong was so desperate about his daughter's marriage that his hair turned white. Every time he met someone, he'd ask if they had sons, grandsons, or even distant nephews.
Now a scapegoat appeared, so of course, they had to support it!
"Rest assured, Gao Xiong. We watched Dimei grow up. As long as us uncles are here, no one will take advantage of her."
"That's right; we'll go back and prepare right away, ensuring that Lin Tingbai marries Dimei within three days."
Gao Xiong was overjoyed and saluted with a fist, saying, "Haha, I, Gao Xiong, thank you all right here. When my daughter marries, you all have to drink a few more cups."
"Of course, of course!" The group exchanged false pleasantries and then left.
Soon, all of Lin Tingbai's businesses were hit with boycotts...
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