After Wang Haoran had this thought, he immediately approached and greeted the principal politely.

The old principal responded with a smile, his demeanor very friendly. Wang Haoran was a prominent figure among the students, and the old principal was aware of him.

“Principal, is there anything you need at the Moral Education Office? If there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know,” Wang Haoran offered eagerly.

“Nothing much, just taking a stroll,” the old principal replied with a wave of his hand, then proceeded towards the office of the Moral Education Department.

“I hope there’s really nothing going on,” Wang Haoran prayed silently.

However, just as this thought emerged, he heard the old principal, who had entered the office, exclaim in surprise, “Young man, what are you doing here?”

“Hey, Grandpa, it’s you? What are you doing here?” Chu Bai’s voice came through.

Wang Haoran slapped his forehead, feeling utterly frustrated.

You see, the old principal, who is usually nowhere to be found, suddenly decided to visit the Moral Education Department and even knew Chu Bai.

Wang Haoran’s carefully constructed situation against Chu Bai was about to be overturned in an instant. This protagonist’s aura is simply unreasonable!

Wang Haoran patiently listened further.

Through the conversation between the old principal and Chu Bai, it was revealed that they knew each other because the old principal had his wallet stolen by a thief, and Chu Bai had acted heroically.

Wang Haoran could already predict the ensuing pattern. The old principal would firmly recognize Chu Bai’s character, seemingly handling the situation impartially, but in reality, speaking in favor of Chu Bai, using his seasoned wisdom and experience to continuously guide Fan Jian and the others.

Fan Jian and the others, not being the sharpest tools in the shed, were naturally led by the nose, almost forgetting Wang Haoran’s instructions.

The three of them were about to relent and forgive Chu Bai for the fight, letting the matter go.

Wang Haoran couldn’t just stand by and watch Chu Bai escape so easily. He quickly thought it over and immediately sent a message to Fan Jian.

The message instructed Fan Jian and the others to change their plan, abandon the idea of calling the police, and instead settle privately, demanding Chu Bai to compensate for medical expenses.

Judging by the old principal’s attitude, he was definitely going to protect Chu Bai.

Continuing to insist on calling the police was meaningless.

They could only take a step back and create some minor trouble for Chu Bai.

Although the old principal favored Chu Bai, he was still fair in his dealings. When Fan Jian and the others changed their stance to demand medical expenses, he agreed.

After some negotiation, Chu Bai was to compensate each person with ten thousand, totaling thirty thousand.

In addition, Chu Bai and Fan Jian, along with the other three, received demerits, were to be publicly criticized at school, and had to write letters of repentance.

If another fight occurred, they would be expelled immediately.

The four of them left the Moral Education Department one after another, heading towards the classroom.

Wang Haoran was waiting at the stairway.

The three lackeys saw him and immediately ran over, asking eagerly how they had performed.

Wang Haoran generously praised them.

These three lackeys weren’t very bright, and since they hadn’t messed things up, Wang Haoran was satisfied and naturally praised them.

Of course, besides praise, there were rewards.

Wang Haoran directly transferred fifty thousand to each of them via his phone.

They were still high school students, with average family economic situations, and usually had less than a thousand in pocket money per month.

Suddenly receiving fifty thousand was like a windfall, and they couldn’t help but be overjoyed.

They immediately showered Wang Haoran with flattery, temporarily ignoring the pain on their faces.

At this moment, Chu Bai passed by the stairway.

He stared at Wang Haoran with cold, hateful eyes.

The thirty thousand compensation would only add to the financial burden of his already struggling family.

Compared to Fan Jian and the others, he hated Wang Haoran even more.

He was firmly convinced that Fan Jian and the others blocking his way was orchestrated by Wang Haoran.

If Fan Jian and the others hadn’t blocked his way, he wouldn’t have beaten them up, nor would he have to pay the thirty thousand in medical expenses.

All of this was Wang Haoran’s fault.

Chu Bai resolved in his heart that he would make Wang Haoran pay dearly in the future.

Of course, he wouldn’t act rashly now.

Because Chu Bai knew he couldn’t confront Wang Haoran directly at the moment.

After all, Wang Haoran’s family was too wealthy.

In this society, money is power, and money brings connections.

However, Chu Bai believed that he would eventually be able to deal with Wang Haoran, even crush the Wang family underfoot.

With his ability to see through things, getting rich and reaching the pinnacle of life was only a matter of time.

Due to the incident between Chu Bai and Fan Jian, the homeroom teacher, Song Zhenyu, held a brief class meeting.

While criticizing Chu Bai and Fan Jian, she also warned other students not to make similar mistakes.

During the break, Wang Haoran, feeling bored, grabbed a basketball and played with a few classmates in the hallway.

His basketball skills were average, but he was too handsome, and with his charming eyes, his charisma was off the charts.

Any random move would make the surrounding girls swoon and applaud.

Some, with weaker mental fortitude, were so excited they almost fainted.

A bunch of girls gathered around, some of whom were quite attractive, looking at him like infatuated fans.

Although they weren’t as perfect as the female lead, Xu Muyan, they were still top-notch youthful beauties.

Wang Haoran was certain that with just a beckoning gesture, he could easily win over any of them.

He could even take them for a home run tonight without any problem.

This feeling, isn’t it just exhilarating?

However, just as he was enjoying himself, Wang Haoran heard a lackey secretly report that Xu Muyan had called Chu Bai to talk in the stairwell.

Wang Haoran immediately lost interest in showing off.

The girls watching also became disinterested.

Wang Haoran headed straight for the stairwell and soon heard Xu Muyan and Chu Bai’s conversation.

“From what you’re saying, you’re not planning to tell your parents about this?”

“If my family finds out I was fighting, it’s actually not a big deal, since it’s not the first time I’ve fought. But if they find out I have to pay thirty thousand in medical expenses, I’ll definitely get beaten up. My dad is too fierce,” Chu Bai said, his eyes evasive, lying through his teeth.

His sensitive pride didn’t want the girl he liked to know that his family was poor and couldn’t even come up with thirty thousand.

“That thirty thousand in medical expenses isn’t a small amount. I can help,” Xu Muyan, being very perceptive, saw through him immediately but didn’t expose him. Instead, she offered to help Chu Bai.

This was also the reason she called Chu Bai out.

In Xu Muyan’s view, the reason Fan Jian and the others wanted to beat Chu Bai was, to some extent, because of her.

When she learned that Chu Bai had to pay thirty thousand in medical expenses, her inherently kind heart wanted to help Chu Bai.

Even though Xu Muyan’s impression of Chu Bai was just that of a stranger, she still wanted to help him.

Wang Haoran was speechless upon hearing this.

This protagonist’s aura is too overwhelming, isn’t it?!

Xu Muyan’s favorability towards Chu Bai was at zero, yet she still took the initiative to find him and offered to help.

It seems that if he doesn’t deal with the protagonist ruthlessly, Chu Bai will eventually win over Xu Muyan’s favor step by step.

By then, he might be facing the downfall of his family.