"I have no objections," Chen Dongxi could only reply reluctantly.
The principal was about to continue speaking when—
Knock, knock, knock.
There was another knock at the office door.
"Come in," Sun Yuan replied.
The people who entered were the Tang family.
"Principal Sun, I heard someone mention that Qi Lin is the one who saved my daughter?" Tang Shu asked with a smile.
Before Sun Yuan could respond, Tang Yinxuan raised her head and glanced at Qi Lin.
Meeting Qi Lin's dark eyes, Tang Yinxuan seemed to recall that lingering French kiss, and her pretty face suddenly turned red.
(😏... by the way, why "French" kiss?)🟦⬜🟥
Lowering her head, Tang Yinxuan said softly, "Dad, yes, he saved me."
Tang Shu smiled and said, "What are you doing? He's older than you, so you should call him brother. Have you forgotten all the lessons your father taught you?"
Though shy, Tang Yinxuan could only whisper, "Brother~"
Qi Lin knew it was his turn to speak. He smiled and said, "Isn't this the little sister from yesterday? I'm relieved to see you're okay."
This made Tang Shu even more certain that Qi Lin had indeed saved his daughter.
The dignified chairman of the Tang family extended his hand to Qi Lin and, with genuine sincerity, said, "Mr. Qi Lin, I am deeply grateful to you. My daughter is our only child. If something had happened to her, I don't know how I or my father could have survived."
Qi Lin smiled and responded, "Mr. Tang, you're too kind. I was just doing what anyone would. Who could stand by and watch in such a situation?"
Tang Shu shook his head with a smile: "There are many kind-hearted people in this world, but it takes someone as skilled and professional as you to intervene effectively. It was only when I took Yinxuan to the hospital that I realized just how critical her condition was. No medical professional could have acted with such expertise as you did."
While they exchanged compliments, Chen Dongxi stood on the sidelines, utterly confused.
What's going on?
Judging by their conversation, this couple must be Tang Yinxuan's parents.
And it seems that Qi Lin saved Tang Yinxuan, and they came here to thank him?
But why didn't he know anything about this?
Tang Yinxuan is a student in his class, after all.
Chen Dongxi had only himself to blame. Yesterday, he left early after getting caught up chatting with Xiao Tian. The physical education teacher had tried to inform him about the incident, but he never got the chance.
"We businesspeople always repay our debts of gratitude. I won't say much more. Please accept this 100,000 yuan as a token of thanks, Mr. Qi Lin," Tang Shu said politely, presenting a check with both hands and a smile.
Like most ordinary people, Qi Lin had never seen a check before.
"How can I accept this? It's too embarrassing," Qi Lin said, though he made no real attempt to refuse.
Tang Shu placed the check directly in Qi Lin's hand and smiled: "Money is just a material thing to me. But my daughter is invaluable. If Mr. Qi Lin doesn't accept this small gesture, I'll feel uneasy."
Hearing this, Qi Lin couldn't help but think: See? This is how you deal with young people. No need for pointless pleasantries—just get straight to the practical solution.
He had thought 100,000 yuan was already generous, but just then, Sun Yuan chimed in with a smile: "Mr. Tang isn't the only one who wants to reward you. Our school can't let a young hero like you go unrecognized either. I'll call a meeting to commend your brave actions. In any case, the reward from the school won't be less than 50,000 yuan."
Chen Dongxi gritted his teeth at the sight of all this.
Why?
Why did something so good happen to this boy?
Tang Yinxuan is a student in his class. By all rights, this commendation should belong to him.
Though Chen Dongxi's family wasn't struggling, who wouldn't want a 150,000 yuan bonus?
"Damn it, once the principal officially commends him, it'll be even harder to get rid of this kid," he muttered.
Meanwhile, Kangda, who had somehow gotten wind of Tang Yinxuan's parents visiting the school, was waiting outside the principal's office.
As soon as Tang Shu stepped out, Kangda hurried forward and greeted them with a smile: "Hello, Uncle Tang. Hello, Aunt Lin."
Tang Shu paused, then smiled: "Kangda, what brings you here?"
The Tang and Kang families were both in business and had a good relationship. Kangda and Tang Yinxuan had grown up together, and their families had even jokingly discussed the possibility of their future marriage.
Kangda shot a hostile glance at Qi Lin before replying: "I wanted to check on Yinxuan. I was worried about her after she went home yesterday."
Tang Shu could tell that Kangda had feelings for his daughter.
However, Tang Yinxuan was still young, and her parents had control over her life for now. They would also need to see if she was interested, so Tang Shu hadn't said anything about it yet.
"I'm here today to thank Mr. Qi Lin for what he did for Yinxuan," Tang Shu replied.
The moment Kangda appeared, Qi Lin's eyes lit up, as if he had found gold.
Right! No need to guess. That familiar golden exclamation mark has appeared above Kangda's head again.
Every time that exclamation mark showed up, Qi Lin knew there was something to gain.
"System, check the exclamation mark," Qi Lin commanded.
The familiar scene unfolded before him, and the exclamation mark revealed a hidden conversation.
[Tang Yinxuan's heart condition hasn't been fully cured, and there's still a risk of recurrence. Surgery is required. To maximize the chances of success, Zhao Zhiren, the top cardiac surgeon, needs to perform the operation.]
[However, Zhao Zhiren's surgery schedule is booked for the next six months. The longer Tang Yinxuan waits, the greater the risk of cardiac arrest. On his way home, Kangda encounters a car accident involving a Coaster van that flips over. The doors are crushed shut, and gasoline leaks from the vehicle. Kangda sends his driver to help.]
[The driver uses a window-breaking hammer to create an escape route, rescuing everyone inside. Coincidentally, the passengers in the van are Dr. Zhao Zhiren and his surgical team. In gratitude, Dr. Zhao performs Tang Yinxuan's operation. The surgery is a success, and she recovers fully. Because of Kangda's timely intervention, Tang Shu begins to see him as his future son-in-law.]
System: "Ding! A new mission has been issued: intercept Kangda's luck, rescue Zhao Zhiren, and complete the mission to receive a large gold treasure chest and 10 luck points."