That's right, the president of Lin University is here!
He also brought along a group of reporters, the mother and daughter involved, and even the driver.
Because only the driver remembered Chen Nian's appearance.
Chen Nian's real name was also traced from the driver's ride history.
"I'll go fetch Chen Nian first. Please wait a moment, everyone. This kid did a good deed without seeking recognition—his character is commendable!"
Having a student from his school perform such a heroic act—if reported by the media—would be incredibly beneficial publicity for the institution!
The president was naturally delighted!
Moreover, among these visitors were reporters from the official news network. This was truly a visit from distinguished guests!
"Everyone, we're here."
The president had just led the group to the classroom entrance when he spotted Chen Nian still standing outside. His brow immediately furrowed.
"Why are you standing outside instead of going in?"
"Principal, I was late, and the instructor wouldn't let me in," Chen Nian replied truthfully.
Hearing this, the instructor inside couldn't help but twitch his face twice!
The principal didn't know it was Chen Nian, so his expression immediately darkened.
Punished for being late?
This was a bad sign, especially in front of so many reporters—it reflected poorly on the school.
Suddenly, a startled cry came from behind—it was the taxi driver.
"It's him! He's the brave young man who saved us!"
At the same time, the little girl being led by the hand recognized the tall figure and timidly called out.
"Brother, thank you..."
The mother hurried over, repeatedly thanking Chen Nian, tears welling up in her eyes.
One stone stirred a thousand waves.
The reporters couldn't hold back any longer, immediately whipping out their cameras and snapping away!
Flash after flash lit up Chen Nian's face.
Oh no, this is bad!
Looks like he's definitely going to be on TV now... Sigh.
Since it was unavoidable, he'd at least have to cover his tracks somehow, not letting his "Silent" identity slip.
"So you're Chen Nian? Well, well, well—what a fine lad!"
The principal was even more outrageous, performing a Sichuan opera face-changing routine mid-sentence as he beamed and slapped Chen Nian on the shoulder.
"Student Chen Nian, your courageous act of anonymously coming to the rescue is something all our students should learn from! This is precisely why the Martial Arts Department at Linhai City University was established!"
"To empower those with ability to aid the vulnerable and uphold peace in our community!"
"Today, on behalf of the university, I award Chen Nian a cash prize of fifty thousand yuan!"
The principal announced loudly.
Immediate applause erupted from the surrounding crowd.
The students in the classroom had long since been stunned into silence...
Earlier, many had gloated, mocking Chen Nian for being late on his first day and becoming the scapegoat.
But who could have predicted such a dramatic reversal!
It turned out he had been delayed saving someone, missing the roll call.
Seeing Chen Nian receive such praise, Xia Wen felt a wave of discomfort wash over her. She grew so flustered she couldn't utter a word, as if ants were crawling over her skin...
"Chen Nian..."
That person had been her devoted admirer not long ago.
But not anymore.
Seeing his current glory, Xia Wen naturally felt miserable, unable to share in his success and instead consumed by regret for having "misjudged" him.
Yes, she never imagined Chen Nian possessed such capability.
At this very moment, all the sadness and grievances in Qin Yu's heart vanished completely!
It turned out Chen Nian wasn't late because of her, but to save someone!
This was a good deed, a righteous act!
Qin Yu understood and supported him completely, so her mood suddenly lifted immensely, even tinged with a hint of pride.
After all, he was her "official" boyfriend.
Reporters swarmed around, beginning to ask questions.
"Why did you leave so hastily after saving someone?" The reporter from the state-run television station held out the microphone.
Chen Nian thought for a moment, then suddenly had an idea.
"Doing good deeds isn't about expecting something in return. That's something I learned from my girlfriend—she once made an anonymous donation to a disaster area."
The reporters were instantly thrilled!
Based on past experience, young boys like this usually get shy in front of cameras, stammering out vague, perfunctory answers.
So interviews like that usually turn out mediocre, failing to spark much discussion.
But this teenager named Chen Nian was clearly different!
His answers were carefully crafted and had great potential for expansion—like how he'd just shifted the focus to his "girlfriend." This was definitely a good thing.
After hearing this, Xia Wen's mind went blank, and she was stunned.
A girlfriend? Impossible!
Just days ago, Chen Nian was pursuing me—how could he possibly have a girlfriend now?
"So, Chen Nian, is your girlfriend one of our classmates? Might we have the pleasure of meeting her?"
In the classroom, Qin Yu's heart began racing!
Chen Nian smiled gently and replied, "Of course. She's right here in the classroom."
Swish, swish, swish!
Every pair of eyes followed Chen Nian's gaze.
They all froze on Qin Yu.
Incredulity filled their eyes.
Qin Yu was Chen Nian's girlfriend? That was utterly preposterous! One was a nerd who'd been invisible until today, the other was the white moon in countless men's hearts...
Not even a novel would dare write something like this!
Sun Jing, the rich second-generation heir, instinctively clenched his fists. Nothing in his life angered him more than seeing a woman he desired snatched away.
But when he saw Qin Yu rise and walk toward the exit, his eyes widened in fury!
Xia Wen tensed up unconsciously, watching helplessly as this girl—superior to her in every way—approached Chen Nian.
Each step crushed her pride into shards!
"Impossible... How could this be... What does that nerd even have going for him?" Bloodshot veins appeared in her wide eyes.
Qin Yu kept her head bowed, staring at her toes.
She no longer feared the cameras—it was pure shyness. She never expected Chen Nian to pull this stunt...
"Qin... Qin Yu!"
"It really is Qin Yu! Oh my god!!"
The reporters erupted in ecstasy, never expecting to interview Chen Nian and get such an unexpected bonus!
Female singer Qin Yu!
This was someone they could never get an interview with normally!
And now she already had a boyfriend? Not just rumors, but solid proof... How explosive!
"Miss Qin, when did you two start dating?"
"Miss Qin, aren't you worried this scandal might damage your career?"
"Does your agency know about this, Miss Qin?"
A barrage of questions fired off like machine-gun fire. Finally, the school security guards escorted the reporters away, bringing the commotion to an end.
Chen Nian had achieved his goal.
Now it was exposed that he did have a girlfriend, and it had nothing to do with that emotionless "Silent One."
But if it ever came to light, whether it was that woman Ye Hongling or his own little butler "Xiaoqi," they'd both face a brutal showdown...
As soon as the outsiders were dismissed, the principal strode into the classroom hands behind his back and unleashed a torrent of abuse on the instructor!
"I hired you for this important role, not to cause chaos! You nearly ruined today's event, you good-for-nothing!"
After the tirade, the principal turned to Chen Nian with a softer tone: "Young Chen, don't dwell on today's incident. Focus on preparing for the upcoming tests."
"Understood, Principal."