School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

Chapter 163 Interview

A low-energy lamp hung from the ceiling of the room, and Li Yunpeng quickly turned on the light, laughing as he said, "I apologize for the humble setting."

The female reporter shook her head and said, "Teacher Li truly leads a life of poverty, yet remains committed to teaching and nurturing students. It's this kind of character that deserves our respect."

The reporters all felt a twinge of sorrow, their eyes moistening.

In today's society, materialism and hedonism reign supreme. Many teachers are no exception, running cram classes against regulations and accepting extra fees for tutoring, with some earning more than businesspeople, filling their coffers to the brim. They drive Mercedes and BMWs, live in foreign-style houses and villas.

However, finding a teacher with the quality of Li Yunpeng is truly very rare.

The reporters conducted the interview in Li Yunpeng's home, asking for detailed information. Li Yunpeng was calm, not revealing the disgusting true nature of those school leaders at the time, but rather mentioned it lightly before talking about how he was transferred to a security position due to differences with the leadership, and how he left his job in indignation.

Auntie Zhou occasionally added a few words from the side, of course, she knew some things.

"Ah, those leaders, each one of them wouldn't spit out the bones after eating someone," Auntie Zhou sighed and said, "Old Li is decent, honest. Stubborn as a bull, but not a bad person. Back when he was teaching, he even supported several impoverished students in our community. Who would have thought... it's true that no good deed goes unpunished."

Upon hearing this, the reporters immediately uncovered a new angle—Teacher Li, in his own poverty, still managed to support impoverished students. This quality was immediately magnified immensely and also became a very hot topic. It further glorified the traditional virtues of the Chinese Nation.

Therefore, the reporters resolved to delve deeper into this topic.

With Auntie Zhou's enthusiastic assistance, they quickly found two children Li Yunpeng had supported, who were now in high school. Most had already gone to college. The interview went on for an entire morning.

After the interview, the female reporter personally took out five hundred yuan and handed it to Li Yunpeng, saying, "Teacher Li, this five hundred yuan is a little gift from me. I hope you can accept it."

"This..." Li Yunpeng was startled, saying, "No, that's not appropriate. I already have a job now and can earn my own money."

"Teacher Li," the female reporter quickly said, "This is just a token of my personal appreciation, like visiting an elder, so please, you must accept it."

"Old Li, it's the young lady's kind gesture, just accept it," Auntie Zhou quickly said.

Unable to decline any further, Li Yunpeng accepted the five hundred yuan from the female reporter. He smiled and said, "Miss, this is the first time I've taken money from someone. So I thank you."

The reporters and the cameraman also hurried to take their leave.

As CCTV's interview vehicle drove away, Auntie Zhou let out a heavy sigh of relief and said, "At last they're gone. Otherwise, I didn't know how much longer this would drag on."

"If there's another media interview, just tell them I'm not here!" Li Yunpeng said.

"Will do!" Auntie Zhou smiled and said, "These days, the media reporters come one wave after another. It's indeed been hard on you, disrupting your normal work and rest."

"Yes!" Li Yunpeng nodded and said, "If you can refuse, then refuse. I don't plan on accepting any more interviews. If you can't refuse, just say I'm not at home."

"Alright," Auntie Zhou nodded in agreement.

The interview aired on CCTV's prime-time program that very evening. Li Yunpeng was featured as a diligent grassroots teacher, with Auntie Zhou also making an eye-catching appearance. After Li Yunpeng's story was broadcast, it immediately sparked widespread attention.

That evening, Xiao Han and Mother Xiao were having dinner when Mother Xiao exclaimed, "Oh, isn't that Li Yunpeng? How did he end up on CCTV news?"

Xiao Han was startled. He turned his head and saw that indeed, Li Yunpeng's home filled the screen—the dimly lit room, the worn furniture, and Li Yunpeng's face, which had an air of an ethereal knight. Xiao Han was surprised as well.

The prime-time interview show had significant influence and struck a chord with viewers. That night's issue, reflecting people and stories that garnered the most attention, was one of the most captivating episodes.

That evening, virtually every household in Fuxing Community was tuned in to the program; word of mouth spread from one to another, and even those out for a walk hurried back home, turned on their TVs, and sat down to intently watch the episode.

On the show, Li Yunpeng was portrayed as a model of dedication to his job, a passionate educator who preferred to eat simple meals in order to support impoverished students. An exemplary national teacher, a teacher of high national standing, was ultimately pushed into poverty by the system's restrictions and the persecution of unspoken rules.

A deeply knowledgeable teacher with decades of experience ended up alienated from his beloved position, driven to work as a security guard.

The news caused a sensation.

The influence of CCTV is undeniable. As soon as the program aired, Li Yunpeng immediately became a man of the hour across the whole country.

No one would have thought that in this land of legal system, in this country where everyone abides by the law, there could still be someone so wronged, so persecuted. Thus, the deeds and plight of Li Yunpeng swiftly became the subject of national discussion.

Anyone who appears on CCTV has a story. Li Yunpeng, in the role of a teacher on CCTV, had left his most beloved post for some reason, no longer a teacher, resonating with many. It turns out that in this country governed by law, some can be above the law.

That very night.

At the home of Wang Quanxi.

Wang Quanxi, as a seasoned Party member, as a seasoned cadre, would watch the news broadcast every night, keeping up with national events, and with "Focus Interview" as well. Wang Quanxi was a bit sleepy today and was about to go to bed early, but then "Focus Interview" began and the host's opening remarks sent a shock through Wang Quanxi.

"Hello, friends and viewers, today we turn our focus to a seasoned teacher from LJ city in Z province…" The host's opening sentence immediately sent a shiver down Wang Quanxi's spine. Isn't Z province LJ city the very place he resides in? And it was about a seasoned teacher, which meant that today's "Focus Interview" was inevitably tied to him as the head of the Education Bureau.

If the "Focus Interview" on CCTV were to praise or promote, perhaps there would be glory for him as the Bureau chief. However, if today's "Focus Interview" exposed some dark facets of LJ city's Ministry of Education, some illegal dealings, some despicable tactics, then he, as the head of the bureau, would definitely face the end of his career.

Having worked in LJ city for decades, tonight was Wang Quanxi's most tense, fearful, and dreaded night.

He watched the television with rapt attention, missing not a single detail.

"Old Wang, weren't you going to sleep?" asked his wife, poking her head out from the room, "Why are you still staring into space there?"

"Don't disturb me!" Wang Quanxi waved his hand, his gaze not departing the television for a moment.

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"What are you watching?" Madam Wang came out, wearing her sleeping gown, curiously glancing at the television. Although she did not partake in politics, she understood it to some extent. The moment she saw the television, her body felt as if struck by lightning, "Oh my, isn't this about LJ city's news?"

"Don't disturb me!" Wang Quanxi said, fully absorbed.

Madam Wang, frightened into silence, understood the significance of this news and the gravity of the situation. Anything that made the Central news was bound to trigger national attention and likewise attract the focus of the Central leadership. No wonder her husband was so nervous.

Without a word, Wang Quanxi watched intently, his body trembling amidst the viewing.

This was anger, resentment, hatred!

He had not expected that under his supervision in education, there lurked such scum, such villains complicit to the bandits!

"Focus Interview" concluded, and the host summed up the program with a sentence, "We firmly believe that an outstanding teacher should receive the treatment he deserves; an outstanding teacher should be at the post where he belongs; not oppressed by the system, not persecuted by leaders…"

Bang!

Wang Quanxi could no longer watch, grabbing the remote control and smashing it violently. The remote shattered into several pieces on the spot.

"Old Wang, don't be angry," Madam Wang hurriedly pulled on her husband's hand, saying, "It's not your fault after all."

"Dammit," Wang Quanxi said angrily. "I emphasize day and night that schools must be a sanctuary, free from so-called factional disputes, and from imposing leadership positions. Yet in our city, in my overseen education department, such scoundrels still emerge..."

"Oh, there are so many people under you, you can't manage them all," Madam Wang tried to console.

"Hmph!" Wang Quanxi gritted his teeth, "I... I will fire them all!"

"That's not your call to make!" Madam Wang said quickly, "Old Wang, please don't act rashly; if you move against them, it will be extremely disadvantageous for you. So I suggest you not to do anything reckless!"

"But now the whole country knows that I, Wang Quanxi, am incompetent," Wang Quanxi said angrily.

"If this were in the past, it may have been nothing, but now the matter has escalated to the Central news, the nature of it has changed," Madam Wang analyzed gravely. "So even if you don't act, the Municipal Committee team will not tolerate this. My advice, go to the Municipal Committee tomorrow, talk to Secretary Liu and the others, and see what their stance is!"