"Ahem."
He cleared his throat a few times before finally answering the call.
"President Su," the principal said, his smile practically radiating through the phone with extreme flattery. "To what do I owe the pleasure of your call? Do you have any instructions for me?"
Su Hua spoke, "I'll be coming over to inspect your school shortly."
"Understood, President Su."
The principal hung up the phone.
When the principal answered Su Hua's call, he had put it on speakerphone.
The secretary heard their conversation.
She asked, "Principal, should we make some preparations?"
The principal shook his head and said, "No need. President Su has no interest in paying attention to our school's affairs."
"Did student Lin Xuan come to campus today?"
The secretary nodded. "Yes, he's here."
She knew Lin Xuan had come to school not because she deliberately sent someone to keep an eye on him.
It was mainly because Lin Xuan was a prominent figure at Shangqing University, with way too many fangirls.
Every time he came to campus, it would cause quite a stir.
There would be a lot of screaming, and discussions about Lin Xuan would flood the school forums and various chat groups.
It would be hard for her not to know.
"Isn't that the reason right there?"
The principal looked as if he had expected exactly this.
"President Su is coming to inspect the school specifically for Lin Xuan. She only has one goal, and that is to see him. So, we don't need to prepare anything else."
President Su and Lin Xuan had been together for two years.
He could say he had completely figured out the dynamics of President Su and Lin Xuan's interactions at the school.
Whenever President Su missed Lin Xuan, or wanted to show off their affection, she would come over to their school.
He didn't need to worry at all about President Su trying to find fault with their school.
The secretary nodded.
So that was it.
No wonder the principal was so calm.
The principal stood up. "It's about time I go welcome President Su."
The secretary asked curiously, "Principal, since President Su is coming specifically for Lin Xuan, there's no need to go welcome her, right?"
The principal said with a beaming smile, "You just don't get it, do you? I'm going to welcome President Su to increase my presence in front of her. Furthermore, when President Su and Lin Xuan meet, saying a few words about how well they match will be beneficial for a promotion and a raise."
"I see," the secretary suddenly realized.
"Principal, you're amazing."
No wonder he was able to become the principal.
The principal arrived at the school's parking lot to welcome Su Hua.
Seeing Su Hua approach, he smiled with a face full of amiability. "Hello, President Su."
"Mhm."
Su Hua nodded.
"President Su, our school has recently added quite a few new research projects, among which are the chip and lithography machine project led by student Lin Xuan, as well as a cancer research project. Right now, Lin Xuan is at the chip and lithography machine project lab. This project is one of our school's ace research programs established this year. President Su, would you like to take a look?"
"Mhm." Su Hua nodded and said calmly, "Then let's go take a look. Please lead the way, Principal."
"Alright, President Su, please follow me," the principal said with a beaming smile.
They headed to the chip and lithography machine research lab together.
It wasn't class time yet, so quite a few people saw Su Hua.
"Is that President Su?"
"Yes, that's right, it's President Su."
Some male students who saw Su Hua for the first time had looks of envy on their faces.
Look at President Su's appearance and figure. Lin Xuan really hit the jackpot.
These male students did not harbor the slightest thought of coveting Su Hua in their hearts.
They all knew that a woman like Su Hua was someone ordinary people like them could never reach.
Besides, with a man like Lin Xuan by her side, how could President Su possibly take a fancy to them?
Chen Ling also saw Su Hua.
As soon as she saw Su Hua, images of Su Hua and Lin Xuan being intimate automatically popped into her mind.
A surge of jealousy rose in Chen Ling's eyes.
No way.
This vixen dared to steal her Brother Lin Xuan; she couldn't let this vixen have it so easy!
Also, she was going to use this vixen Su Hua to deal with Jiang Yutong!
Jiang Yutong also dared to fight her for Brother Lin Xuan? As if she was worthy!
Chen Ling walked up to her.
"President Su, I wonder if you still remember me? I'm Chen Ling, long time no see," Chen Ling spoke up.
Su Hua looked at Chen Ling, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Student Chen, long time no see."
The principal revealed a look of confusion.
She knows President Su?
Chen Ling said, "President Su, I'd like to have a word with you."
She glanced at the principal.
Seeing that Su Hua didn't stop her, the principal assumed that Su Hua also wanted to spend a moment alone with Chen Ling.
The principal picked up his phone. "President Su, I just remembered that I have something important to call my wife about. You two chat."
He left with his phone in hand.
Su Hua only had Jiang Qing following by her side. As for the students, none of them dared to approach Su Hua; they only dared to watch them from afar. If they said anything, those students wouldn't be able to hear it.
Only then did Chen Ling speak, "President Su, you probably don't know yet, but there is another woman by Brother Lin Xuan's side, and her status is quite high."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qing, who was following behind Su Hua, immediately knew who Chen Ling was talking about.
She shook her head.
This Chen Ling probably still didn't know that the Second Miss of the Jiang family was actually Young Master Lin's biological cousin.
"Oh?" Su Hua raised an eyebrow.
Chen Ling said, "Let me tell you who this person is. She is the Second Miss of the Jiang Corporation, Jiang Yutong."
"Su Hua, her family's influence is nothing to scoff at. While conducting research on the chip project, she clings to Brother Lin Xuan every day. Feelings grow over time. If Brother Lin Xuan gets together with her, are you sure you'd be able to do anything about her?" Chen Ling said, crossing her arms over her chest.
"And so?" Su Hua raised an eyebrow.
Chen Ling continued, "So, if you want to keep being with Brother Lin Xuan, you need to get rid of this Jiang Yutong."
Given this woman's possessiveness over Brother Lin Xuan...
She would definitely try every possible means to deal with Jiang Yutong. When that time came, Jiang Yutong would have no way to stay by Brother Lin Xuan's side anymore.
Then, she would tell Brother Lin Xuan about how this vixen dealt with Jiang Yutong, letting him know this woman's true colors. Brother Lin Xuan would definitely find this woman malicious, and gradually, he would completely see through her facade.
Brother Lin Xuan would definitely break up with this woman.
She could also use this opportunity to show Brother Lin Xuan her gentle and considerate side.
Brother Lin Xuan would feel that she was the most suitable person for him, make her his girlfriend, and then marry her, letting her bear his sons.
Thinking of all this, the corners of Chen Ling's mouth curled up uncontrollably.
Jiang Qing shook her head.
Chen Ling's wishful thinking was practically written all over her face.
"President Su, I'm kindly warning you," Chen Ling spoke again. "Jiang Yutong's qualifications aren't much worse than yours. If you don't get rid of her as soon as possible, be careful that Brother Lin Xuan might dump you to be with Jiang Yutong."
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
Cheng's father told him he was getting remarried—to a wealthy woman. Cao Cheng realized his time had finally come: he was about to become a second-generation rich kid. Sure, it might be a watered-down version, but hey, at least he'd have status now, right? The wealthy woman also had four daughters!! Which meant, starting today, Cao Cheng gained four stunning older sisters?? But that wasn't even the whole story... "My name is Cao Cheng—'Cheng' as in 'honest, smooth-talking gentleman'!"
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
