A gentle voice sounded, stirring up a wave of commotion.
Who is this figure, daring to openly question Director Li of the Logistics Department?
The students stepped aside, turning their heads to look.
They saw an elderly man dressed simply, carrying a lunch box, walking over.
"Who is he?"
"I don't know him."
"Does anyone recognize this old gentleman?"
"I think I have a bit of an impression. I might have seen him when I was delivering something for a senior sister at the Casting Academy. He should be a professor there, right?"
"This is going to be interesting."
The students waited to watch the show, unaware it was going to be a one-sided crush.
Wang Shuheng had no pursuit of power, spending most of his time on Inscriptions, making him hardly recognized by students.
Hearing it was just a professor, and from the Casting Academy with only a few people, Sun Jianren breathed a sigh of relief. His uncle was the director of the Logistics Department!
Even the vice-dean of the Casting Academy or the Elixir Medicine Academy would have to give some face to his uncle.
Yet, students not recognizing him didn't mean Director Li wouldn't.
Hearing someone openly refuting him, Director Li looked annoyed. He wanted to see who dared to be so bold as to ask that question.
As the elderly man with the lunch box appeared, Director Li's pupils suddenly constricted, and sweat dripped down his back. The anger on his face vanished, and he squeezed out a smile, respectfully calling out.
"Elder Wang!"
"Why have you come?"
The cafeteria fell into a dead silence upon hearing Director Li address the newcomer as Elder Wang, soon erupting into a commotion. The whole place buzzed with excitement from these two sentences.
This old man had quite a background and was certainly qualified to ask that question.
What a spectacle, truly fascinating!
The bystanders exclaimed in satisfaction, feeling today's meal was worth it.
Meanwhile, Sun Jianren looked ashen, harboring deep resentment towards Su Mu, thinking Su Mu was just incredibly lucky to have such a notable figure come to his aid.
On the second floor, Dean Lin was astonished upon seeing Elder Wang step forward.
"It must be a coincidence. How could Su Mu, just a mere security guard, know someone like Elder Wang?"
Downstairs.
As Elder Wang approached, Su Mu recognized him and called out, "Professor."
Elder Wang nodded slightly at Su Mu. He glanced at the badge on the table, confirming it as Third Level Middle Stage, then looked at the resignation letter. He froze at the sight of the words "I'm done", with a trace of reminiscence in his eyes.
In a daze, it was as if he saw his younger self, since he had done something similar in his youth.
Interesting, this boy was very much to his liking!
"Why, am I not allowed to come?"
"Elder Wang, you say that, of course, you can come."
"Director Li, I haven't gotten an answer to the question I asked you earlier."
"Elder Wang, ... it was, it was my mistake." Director Li lowered his head, muttering these words.
The change from arrogance to humility was truly laughable.
After Director Li lowered his head, Elder Wang didn't pursue it any further, wanting to leave this director some dignity. Then, he looked at Su Mu.
"Young man, my Forging Academy needs people. Will you join us?"
"Elder Wang, here is my application form, please accept it."
Su Mu beamed with joy, handing over the form with both hands.
He couldn't help but ponder about the unpredictability of life, feeling his recent luck was good, not having imagined that his calling out "professor" back then would lead to this professor being his savior today.
And it was all thanks to a certain person. Had it not been for their arrangement for him to stand at the gate, such an opportunity would have been missed.
At this moment, Su Mu was unaware that his address "professor" had significantly helped Wang Shuheng, reigniting a fire in his heart and directly promoting this teacher's recruitment.
There's a cause for every effect, and now it was time for the outcome.
"Just call me professor, I liked the way you called me that day, it had quite the momentum."
"Good day, Professor!"
"I'll receive this application form on behalf of the Forging Academy. Since you've already quit, I'll give you a two-day break to pack up and move into the staff dormitory. Report to the Forging Academy in three days."
"Thank you, Professor Wang!"
Wang Shuheng nodded. He then turned to look at Director Li, "Let's go grab some food, Director Li. As long as within the rules, let the young ones handle their matters; we shouldn't interfere too much."
"The youth should be energetic and lively."
"Alright, Elder Wang, I understand. You all disperse, disperse now."
Elder Wang gave Director Li a way out, which he took immediately. He ignored Sun Jianren's plea for help and turned to leave with Elder Wang to get food.
Meanwhile, on the second floor, Dean Lin looked at Su Mu, astonished.
"I've misjudged him."
This Su Mu is no ordinary person to have befriended Elder Wang, and it seems Elder Wang had admiration for this lad. The usually aloof Elder Wang was willing to step forward for such a matter, even directly accepting Su Mu.
And Elder Wang's last words were not just paving the way for Director Li but also cautioning him not to meddle in Su Mu's affairs in the future.
This shows that the relationship between Su Mu and Elder Wang is extraordinary!
After Director Li left, Sun Jianren appeared dejected, not daring to look Su Mu in the eye.
Li Lei and Shen Ming were filled with regret; unlike Sun Jianren, who had Director Li's protection, they had chosen the wrong side with no one to back them up.
It's over, everything is over.
Su Mu watched as the group looked defeated, not daring even to glance at him, feeling disdain for them, losing more than half his interest.
He took back his Warrior Badge, whispering into Sun Jianren's ear.
"Captain Sun, at this moment, you look like a dead dog on the roadside to me. I preferred your former defiant demeanor."
"You, you... wah!"
Sun Jianren's eyes widened, and with a 'wah' sound, he foamed at the mouth, flipping backward to faint.
"Captain Su, no, Teacher Su, it was my ignorance before. Please, as a bigger person, overlook the petty me and let me go like a fart."
"Teacher Su, I was wrong, please forgive me."
"Teacher Su..."
Former colleagues revealed flattering expressions, calling him Teacher Su. Though Su Mu understood it was all for their livelihoods, he felt disgusted.
"Captain Sun might be unwell, probably heatstroke. Please take him to the school clinic."
"Alright, thank you, Teacher Su."
The group hastily helped Sun Jianren out of the cafeteria, coincidentally brushing past Zhou Lei, who was hurrying to the cafeteria.
"What happened to Captain Sun?"
Li Lei and others did not respond, looking like a pack of fleeing dogs with tails between their legs.
Entering the cafeteria, Zhou Lei quickly noted Dean Lin on the second floor. Upon seeing Zhou Lei, Dean Lin hurriedly turned to enter a private room.
Zhou Lei instantly had his suspicions.
"Captain Su, are you all right? I heard something big happened in the cafeteria..."
"It's fine, everything is over."
Everything is over?!
Zhou Lei breathed a sigh of relief instantly, knowing that person had indeed stepped forward.
Yes, since that person stepped in, this matter surely concluded, and he was glad to have caught up.