C7 Calm the Storm
"Oh my goodness! That's a lot of money!"
A female teacher with glasses exclaimed involuntarily.
The other teachers followed with gasps of amazement.
Such a vast sum of money, it was over a billion!
How could an average teacher have ever seen so much?
Zhang Hongwen's eyes twitched, and he swayed, nearly collapsing to the ground.
As the principal, he had never handled more than a billion yuan.
Jiangyang University had over ten thousand students. Even with tuition fees combined, it amounted to just a few tens of millions. But compared to the cash wall before him, it was a mere drop in the ocean!
Now, over a billion yuan in cash had been stacked into a wall, with each brick made of banknotes!
The visual impact was staggering!
"Principal, there are students fighting over there! You need to take a look!"
Someone yelled from the crowd.
These onlookers, having already been stunned by the cash wall, seemed to handle the situation better than the teachers.
They were kindly alerting Zhang Hongwen to the issue at hand.
Zhang Hongwen snapped to attention.
He turned to see a young man and woman in a scuffle!
The woman, completely disregarding her image, clawed at the young man's face and neck, leaving him looking pitiful and bloodied.
"Stop!"
Zhang Hongwen shouted urgently, "Separate them! We can't have a fight breaking out in public!"
The other teachers and security staff sprang into action, quickly intervening to separate Zhang Xiaofeng and Wang Lei.
Wang Lei was a mess, his face scratched up as if it had been marked with lines from a Go game.
He had been scratched to the point of tears.
Who would have guessed that Zhang Xiaofeng, a woman, could be so strong? She had him completely overpowered!
The onlooking teachers and students couldn't help but chuckle.
Wang Lei, in tears, pointed at Zhang Xiaofeng and yelled, "She's insane! A shrew! Teachers, expel her at once!"
Zhang Hongwen initially ignored Wang Lei's complaints.
A grown man reduced to tears and publicly complaining was not a good look.
His attention returned to the cash wall.
So much money!
Zhang Hongwen couldn't help but marvel inwardly once again.
At that moment, he also caught sight of Lin Dong and Han Qingxue.
Lin Dong was clearly a student, while Han Qingxue's attire was modest yet upscale, immediately signaling her status as a high-ranking executive.
What brought them together?
And what was the deal with the money?
Zhang Hongwen simply couldn't connect Lin Dong with the one hundred million in cash.
It just didn't add up!
Lin Dong noticed Zhang Hongwen and quietly said to Han Qingxue, "Please handle this. I'd rather not cause a scene."
Han Qingxue nodded in understanding.
Having interacted with Lin Dong briefly, she had gotten a sense of his personality—he preferred to keep a low profile and wished for the matter to be resolved quietly.
Han Qingxue stepped forward, approaching Zhang Hongwen with measured grace.
Dressed in her professional attire, she stood tall, her lovely face lifted and her gaze serene, exuding an air of composure.
Zhang Hongwen instinctively straightened up to meet her.
Lin Dong trailed behind Han Qingxue, disliking unnecessary chatter. With Han Qingxue handling the situation, he was ready to walk away once it was settled.
Han Qingxue began with a smile, "Principal Zhang, I'm Han Qingxue, the Senior Client Manager from the Jiangyang City Industrial Bank. I've brought a sum of cash to deposit into your school's ATM. Oh, and I've already notified your finance department in advance."
Zhang Hongwen's mouth twitched involuntarily.
One hundred million in cash, and she called it 'a sum'?
Moreover, it was the Industrial Bank's Senior Client Manager personally delivering the cash. Normally, you wouldn't expect someone of her stature for an ATM deposit, especially not for one hundred million. Even outfitting every corner of the school with ATMs wouldn't require such an amount!
Could the fabrication be any less believable?
Just then, the Director of the Education Bureau, having been briefed on the situation, approached.
He relayed the details to Zhang Hongwen in a low voice.
A female student playing both sides, publicly spurning an honest man, who then summoned a bank delivery to reveal himself as a multimillionaire—causing the girl to regret her actions and clash with her current partner. The drama was just too sensational.
Zhang Hongwen's gaze snapped toward Lin Dong.
Lin Dong was undeniably handsome, but his attire was clearly off-the-rack, something even Zhang could discern. He was astonished to realize that all this money actually belonged to Lin Dong!
It all made sense now. Han Qingxue's words had been a smokescreen; Lin Dong was using the money to make a statement and flaunt his wealth!
Is this how wealthy people liked to play their games?
Zhang Hongwen, being the principal, maintained his composure. He fixed his eyes on Lin Dong, standing behind Han Qingxue, and spoke with grave seriousness, "Lin Dong, regardless of your wealth, today's incident has negatively impacted our school. You owe me an explanation!"
"Ding! The host has triggered a random mission: Quell the Disturbance!"
"When faced with opposition, a true powerhouse responds with overwhelming strength!"
"Complete the mission to receive your reward??? (Claimable upon completion)"
The system alert echoed in Lin Dong's mind.
Another random mission!
The last one had rewarded him with a building in the school district.
What could the reward be this time?
Lin Dong's gaze sharpened.
Noticing the school leadership's ambiguous stance and eager to prevent further escalation, he took a brief pause before stepping forward to stand beside Han Qingxue.
"Principal, I would like to donate 10 million to Jiangyang University as a scholarship fund to reward academically excellent students each semester," Lin Dong announced abruptly.
His declaration left everyone, including Zhang Hongwen, the director of education, and Han Qingxue, utterly astounded.
A donation of ten million!
That was no trivial sum—it represented a fifth of the school's annual revenue!
With such a significant amount potentially entering the school's coffers, the day's disruption would seem trivial in comparison, hardly worth a second thought.
The dean discreetly approached Zhang Hongwen and murmured, "Principal, ten million. Perhaps we could overlook this incident."
The dean, Wang Shenglee, oversaw the school's ethos and various administrative affairs.
Securing Lin Dong's ten million scholarship would make a striking impression on the higher-ups and add a substantial highlight to his career achievements.
It might even pave the way for a promotion!
Lin Dong was even more invested than the principal himself.
Han Qingxue, however, wasn't as moved. She was accustomed to dealing with funds exceeding 100 million, so to her, ten million was just a number. Yet, Lin Dong's ease in donating such a sum to the school took her by surprise.
Even those with substantial wealth wouldn't just give away money so freely!
It was the kind of behavior you'd expect from a spendthrift!
But this only solidified Han Qingxue's belief in Lin Dong's substantial resources!
A benefactor with such deep pockets was definitely worth her time and effort!
At that moment, Lin Dong's expression turned to one of concern.
He misinterpreted Zhang Hongwen's silence as disapproval.
If that was the case, he was ready to up his donation!
Previously, Lin Dong hadn't spent a dime of the hundred million he offered, and he was rewarded with a property in a school district.
This time, with a direct donation of ten million, he was curious about the potential rewards.
With the mindset of not wanting to miss out, Lin Dong spoke up, "If it seems insufficient, I'm willing to increase my donation to 30 million to fund scholarships for the school."
Thud!
At the sound of the sharp noise, both Principal Zhang Hongwen and Director Wang Shenglee's legs gave out, and they found themselves kneeling before Lin Dong.
