School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

Chapter 147 Admiration From the Heart

Li Hengzhong asked with a chuckle, "Tell me, is that booming Hanmen Technology in LJ City your doing, kid?"

"Uh..." Xiao Han said awkwardly when he heard this, "You... You really have a keen eye. You've found that out."

"If I didn't know about the Hanmen Training Class, maybe I wouldn't have known about Hanmen Technology either. But..." Li Hengzhong glanced at Xiao Han and said, "Don't treat me like a fool. Hanmen Technology is making a big splash, and everyone in LJ City knows about it. It received an investment of twenty million from Sifang International.

I didn't pay attention at first, but when I saw that name, I knew it must be you fiddling behind the scenes."

"Heh heh..." Xiao Han laughed awkwardly and said, "Just a small venture!"

"Now it's worth tens of millions and you're still calling it a small venture!" Li Hengzhong clicked his tongue.

"Principal, don't think about reneging!" Xiao Han immediately became vigilant upon hearing this.

"What's the matter?" Li Hengzhong asked.

"You shouldn't forget what you promised me!" Xiao Han said with a smirk, "As long as I secure the top spot in the LJ City college entrance exam, then you'll use your influence to get my mom a position as a team leader in the Sanitation Bureau, and make it a civil service job."

"Haha, I thought it was something serious!" Li Hengzhong burst into laughter upon hearing this and said, "Besides, you're so rich now, do you even care about these things?"

"I'm just a poor student, I don't know what you're talking about, Principal Li," Xiao Han laughed.

"Cut it out, you really know how to talk nonsense," Li Hengzhong said with a cold laugh, "Rest assured, if I promised you something, I will fulfill it. But, you also have to work hard for me, try your best to make LJ City, even Z Province proud by becoming the top examinee in the college entrance exam!"

"Definitely!" Xiao Han nodded.

"Then I'm relieved!" Li Hengzhong patted Xiao Han on the shoulder.

"You didn't come to find me just to talk about this, did you?" Xiao Han looked at Li Hengzhong with a puzzled expression.

Li Hengzhong was taken aback, then he slapped his forehead and said in a hurry, "Now that you mention it, I really did have something to discuss with you!"

"What's the matter?" Xiao Han asked curiously.

"It's about the Hanmen Training Class!" Li Hengzhong said urgently, "The education bureau has issued a notice, allowing the curriculum for the senior year group to take up Saturday for extra classes. So, shouldn't your Hanmen Training Class also consider changing the schedule?"

"This..." Xiao Han hesitated, then said, "That wouldn't be good, right?"

"What's wrong with it?" Li Hengzhong furrowed his brows and then said, "You surely can't cancel it, can you?"

"It's already hard enough for the students to attend classes until Friday, and now, their Saturday is going to be occupied as well," Xiao Han said awkwardly, "Are we supposed to use Sundays for classes too? That... That doesn't seem quite right, does it?"

"When you put it that way, it does seem to make sense!" Li Hengzhong nodded and said, "However, this is their senior year, a bit of extra effort is worth it. Right? If working a bit harder can get them into the university of their choice, why not go for it?"

"Putting too much pressure on them isn't good," Xiao Han shook his head helplessly.

"The world is like this, society is like this," Li Hengzhong said earnestly, "In school, they are like flowers in a greenhouse. But once they step out of school and into society, they'll come to understand the cruelty of society, the reality of the world."

Xiao Han frowned, but in the end, he took a deep breath and let it out.

It had to be said, Li Hengzhong had convinced Xiao Han, forcing Xiao Han to nod in defeat. Li Hengzhong was right; the world is like this, the school is merely a greenhouse, while society is the real battlefield. Everyone is a soldier on this battlefield, they not only have to learn to hunt the enemy but also to protect themselves.

"Alright, I understand," Xiao Han said earnestly, "then let's adjust the schedule to Saturday evening and keep Sunday morning as it is. Let's give them half a day off to rest."

"Hmm, that works," Li Hengzhong nodded.

"It's just that they will have a much harder time!" Xiao Han said with a laugh, "Not only do they have to attend classes on Saturday night, but they also have to complete the school's homework and tests."

"Right!" Li Hengzhong nodded and said, "But there's no helping it."

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going," Xiao Han looked at Li Hengzhong.

"Xiao Han, can't you show a little bit of manners?" Li Hengzhong gave him a glance, then said, "No matter what, I am still your principal."

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"Yes, Principal!" Xiao Han smiled, turned around, and left.

"This damn little brat!" Li Hengzhong frowned in irritation, yet he couldn't help laughing inexplicably.

Li Hengzhong admired Xiao Han from the bottom of his heart. It wasn't considered much to have good academic achievements, but Xiao Han had managed to found Hanmen Technology in just a few months, and had also amassed tens of millions in net worth during the same period. That was what truly impressed Li Hengzhong.

Watching Xiao Han's retreating figure, Li Hengzhong said with profound meaning, "This guy, his future achievements must be immeasurable, right?!"

Indeed, looking at the present, Xiao Han's achievements seemed limitless. In just a few months, he had created such a stunning miracle. If this news were to get out, it would probably shock the domestic media. Xiao Han was about to be thrust into the spotlight. Yet, he displayed no pride; on the contrary, he remained extremely calm and composed.

He didn't put himself in the limelight but worked behind the scenes instead.

If Li Hengzhong admired anything most about Xiao Han, it would be his modesty.

A person's character can be seen in how they conduct themselves. Xiao Han's restraint, his modesty, his entire being showcased his most radiant, most dazzling side. He was talented, but not flamboyant; capable, yet very humble; he possessed tens of millions, yet he maintained the simplest side of himself.

Not arrogant or rash, discreet and modest.

These eight words were Li Hengzhong's summary of Xiao Han. In his life, Li Hengzhong had never admired anyone as much as he did now Xiao Han, a mere student of his. Li Hengzhong admired Xiao Han wholeheartedly.

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Leaving Li Hengzhong's office, Xiao Han hurried toward the school gate. As expected, Chen Zihan was still waiting for him at the entrance, the girl anxiously waiting for his return.

Chen Zihan had stood there waiting for Xiao Han since Liu Jinmei had taken him away, so she was extremely nervous. She thought that the exposure of their romance might lead to the school's sanction. Chen Zihan's heart was filled with trepidation and anxiety; she feared the school would punish Xiao Han.

"Zi Han..." Xiao Han's voice came.

"Xiao Han?" Chen Zihan was surprised; she quickly ran to him, grabbed his arm, and asked eagerly, "How was it? Did Teacher Liu give you a hard time?"

"Teacher Liu didn't trouble me at all!" Xiao Han said with a smile.

"Then..." Chen Zihan looked at him anxiously.

"It was Principal Li who wanted to see me!" Xiao Han regarded Chen Zihan.

"Ah?!" Chen Zihan's pupils contracted nervously, betraying the fear in her heart through her anxious gaze. She looked bewilderedly at Xiao Han, then asked, "What... what did you just say?"

"It's nothing. The principal just talked to me," Xiao Han reassured with a smile. "Don't jump like that; he only encouraged me to work hard and to get into a good university. There was nothing else!"

"Is it really just that?" Chen Zihan asked, "The principal didn't inquire about our relationship?"

"He did," Xiao Han nodded, gently holding Chen Zihan's hand, "The principal said that as long as it doesn't affect our academic performance, the school won't interfere with our relationship. Even if they come across it, they will turn a blind eye."

"Really?" Chen Zihan asked in astonishment.

"Yes!" Xiao Han nodded, then said, "So, you can rest easy."

"Alright," Chen Zihan sighed in relief upon hearing this.

"So, don't worry about it anymore," Xiao Han said with a smile.

Chen Zihan patted her chest, then said, "I was just worried, you know."

Hand in hand, Xiao Han and Chen Zihan strolled along the road outside the campus. Chen Zihan was nearly half a head shorter than Xiao Han, creating quite an adorable height difference between them. Under the setting sun, they clasped hands tightly. Their shadows stretched long on the ground as they walked forward.

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The Hanmen Training Class brought in a fixed income of a hundred thousand yuan each month. Compared to the earnings from Hanmen Technology, a hundred thousand wasn't much. But relative to the average income in LJ city, a hundred thousand was a substantial sum.

Even with spending four thousand on two security guards' salaries and some maintenance funds for desks and chairs, there was still about ninety-five thousand left each month—a significant amount of money.

Every month, Fatty could take home fifteen thousand, while the remaining eighty thousand would be deposited directly into Xiao Han's account.

Since the New Year, Hanmen Technology's monthly turnover had drastically dropped. From a peak profit of over two million a month, it plummeted to only three hundred thousand—quite a cooldown. This was because the young people who had come home for the New Year had gone back to work in the coastal cities or more developed cities. The number of people with real spending power in LJ city was limited.

Moreover, with the new products on the market for such an extended period, the market was almost saturated. Maintaining a profit of three hundred thousand a month was already quite impressive. After deducting the expenses for staff salaries, benefits, rent, utilities, and more, over two hundred thousand flowed into Xiao Han's account monthly.

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