C17 Not Fighting Not Fighting

"Hello, I'm Wang Shenglee."

The stern voice of Wang Shenglee emanated from Lin Dong's phone.

The sound, amplified by the speakerphone, was heard by everyone present.

The students, who were moments ago contorting their faces and gearing up for a scuffle, abruptly froze as if struck by a paralyzing technique.

Whoosh!

Instantly, all eyes in the room turned to Lin Dong.

To be precise, they were fixed on the phone in Lin Dong's hand.

Lin Dong was holding an old Lenovo E25 smartphone, its black casing worn to a pale hue.

Yet, the voice that issued from this phone carried a commanding presence.

Wang Shenglee, the head of the Education Department at Jiangyang University, oversaw school discipline and a host of other issues.

Any student at the university who faced disciplinary action had to go through him for review and final approval, complete with his official stamp.

While some students at Jiangyang University might not recognize the principal, Zhang Hongwen, there wasn't a single student who didn't know Wang Shenglee!

Wang Shenglee was a name respected and feared by all faculty and students alike!

Seeing that the confrontation had been defused, Lin Dong chuckled and said, "Director Wang, this is Lin Dong."

"Oh, Lin Dong! Is there something you need?"

The voice from the receiver softened considerably.

At that moment, Wang Shenglee was seated in his office, phone in hand, with a financial statement on his desk.

It detailed a recent deposit of 30 million into the school's financial account, courtesy of donor Lin Dong.

This sum represented half a year's income for the school. Wang Shenglee had previously agreed with Lin Dong on a donation of 30 million, expecting it to take some time.

To his surprise, the bank had already processed the transfer. The Finance Department was ecstatic, promptly delivering the report to Wang Shenglee.

The entire transaction had been so efficient that Wang Shenglee was momentarily dumbfounded.

Having just regained his composure, he received a call from Lin Dong. How could he not soften his tone?

Now, with such a substantial sum secured, Wang Shenglee held Lin Dong in extremely high regard, almost wishing he could adopt him as his own son! Or perhaps, even as a father figure!

Lin Dong spoke up, "There's an issue. I was having a meal in the small kitchen when I was cornered by a student named Wang Chengxin. He threatened to beat up my classmates and me."

"What?" Wang Shenglee stood up abruptly.

Realizing he had overreacted, he sat back down, his voice tinged with anger, "Who is Wang Chengxin? Is he there right now?"

Lin Dong replied, "Yes, he's here. He's demanding we kowtow three times or he'll attack."

"Alright, Lin Dong, hand your phone to Wang Chengxin!" Wang Shenglee commanded.

Lin Dong gestured with the phone towards Wang Chengxin, who approached with hesitation.

A vivid red handprint marked his face, giving him a confused and comical appearance.

He had been terrified upon hearing Wang Shenglee's words.

Wang Shenglee was known for his strict fairness; he would punish anyone who erred without hesitation or mercy.

The thought of his parents learning about any punishment from Wang Shenglee filled him with dread, knowing he'd face a belt whipping at home.

Approaching with trepidation, he was too scared to take the phone, murmuring, "Director Wang."

Wang Shenglee's voice boomed, "Wang Chengxin, is it? You think you can fight at school? What do you think this is, Causeway Bay or Temple Street? Do you think you're in the underworld?!"

"Get yourself to the guidance office immediately. I want to know who gave you the audacity to bully your classmates!"

"I'm going to call your parents and let them see just how 'excellent' their son is!"

Wang Chengxin was shaking, his face a mix of fear and self-pity, as the scolding echoed in his ears, nearly bringing him to tears.

He had indeed intended to hit Lin Dong, but he hadn't even started!

And it was Lin Dong who had slapped him first, disheveling his hair.

But going to the guidance office was out of the question!

Everyone knew that a visit there meant serious trouble, and Wang Shenglee's reputation as the 'King of Hell' was well-earned.

Mentioning parents is every student's Achilles' heel!

Wang Chengxin instinctively glanced at his phone and waved his hand dismissively, saying, "No fighting, no fighting. I was actually just horsing around with Lin Dong and the others, boss!"