Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 703 - 742: About to become famous

Chapter 703: Chapter 742: About to become famous

"Su Yiyi, we really know we were wrong about this. Please let my husband go. Actually, he really didn’t do anything. From beginning to end, it was my brother and I who pressured our dad to say these things. Our family truly depends on my husband, the pillar of the household. He’s the one supporting our child’s university tuition and caring for the elderly. Now that you’ve brought down my husband from his director position, how are we supposed to live?"

Zheng Dawei’s wife really had a way with words, weeping and wailing at this juncture, making the role of her husband as the office director sound incredibly vital—as if taking down Zheng Dawei meant the family couldn’t go on.

Listening to her, Su Yiyi felt as though she had committed an enormous sin, and at that moment, she stood there with her mouth agape, utterly at a loss for what to say.

Meanwhile, the students around them were staring wide-eyed, looking at the scene as if they were witnessing an alien encounter, particularly when they looked at Su Yiyi.

Nobody knew who Er Pi was, but to be able to beat someone up like that and then have him begging on his knees showed the extent of the perpetrator’s power—they were most likely from the Underworld. The fact that a girl like Su Yiyi could be connected to the Underworld, and even have them stand up for her, was absolutely astounding.

And that wasn’t all. After hearing what Zheng Dawei’s wife had to say, they realized that Su Yiyi had managed to oust a director, which suggested that she must have some very powerful backing in officialdom—powerful enough to casually dismiss an official from his post. What kind of backing could that be?

Just as Su Yiyi was feeling distressed, the school’s security department arrived. They dispersed the crowd of students and took Su Yiyi and Zheng Dawei’s group to the campus security office.

After inquiring about what had happened, they held Zheng Dawei’s family in contempt, but were also amazed at Su Yiyi’s influence. Within the university, they had never heard of a student with such power and background.

Concerned about how to handle the situation, they quickly sought instructions from the school leadership. Upon hearing about the incident, the school leadership hurried over. The matter could be taken lightly or seriously. If handled as a minor issue, the school administration could completely stay out of it, but if magnified, Su Yiyi would be a moral role model. With just a bit of promotion, the school would benefit greatly.

Seeing that the school leadership was involved, Zheng Dawei, who had been the director of the Bureau of Commerce and Industry, knew his status was insignificant compared to the university officials. He was merely a small fry now and dared not act recklessly. He lowered his stance and, along with his family, kept admitting their mistakes, all the while trying to attribute the cause to his father-in-law’s old age and poor memory, and Er Pi’s foul play—essentially portraying himself as innocent.

On one hand, he pleaded with Su Yiyi, and on the other, he sought the school leaders to intercede for him.

Principal Lin Bogu was a very astute man. After understanding the situation, he was secretly surprised by Su Yiyi’s influence. Normally, as the principal, he would have at least some awareness of such a person in the school, but he was only finding out now, which indicated that Su Yiyi was extremely low-key. He also noticed that Su Yiyi had no idea how to handle the situation.

"Su Yiyi is our student, and our school will naturally handle this issue. I think I should have a good talk with Student Su Yiyi, and then decide how to resolve this. After all, you have caused her great emotional distress, and we are already lacking positive energy in our society. Su Yiyi has exemplified this positive energy, and your actions could significantly affect her worldview and values, even negatively influencing society as a whole," said the principal.

Pausing for a moment, the principal added, "However, you have also suffered some harm. Although I don’t know if all of this is related to Student Su Yiyi, you are fully within your rights to file a police report. If Student Su Yiyi is indeed responsible, our school will take her conduct very seriously."

"No, we can’t do that, we can’t do that. We fully deserve our punishment; it’s our own fault. Principal, you must not take action against Su Yiyi," blurted out Zheng Dawei in a panic. If the school were to penalize Su Yiyi further, wouldn’t that only worsen any rancor? How could they continue to hope for a resolution?

The principal had foreseen this reaction and had purposely said as much. He nodded and replied, "Since you all say so, then as the school, we too want to protect our students."

"Yes, yes!" Zheng Dawei nodded continuously, saying, "Student Su Yiyi acted courageously for a just cause. She should not be penalized, but rather praised. And we, as children of the elderly, are grateful to Student Su Yiyi. This is a little token of our appreciation, and we ask that you don’t refuse it." With that, he took out a newspaper-wrapped package from his bag and handed it to Su Yiyi.

The package was rectangular, resembling a brick. Principal Lin Bogu needed only a glance to know it contained money, probably around thirty thousand yuan.

Offering so much money wasn’t just about expressing gratitude—it was clearly an attempt to ask for mercy.

Su Yiyi also realized that the package contained money and, as if it were a hot potato, quickly stepped back two paces, vigorously shaking her hands, saying, "No, no, I can’t accept this."

Zheng Dawei hastily said, "Student Su Yiyi, this money is just a small token. If it hadn’t been for you, our father might have still been lying on the street, and he could very well have been hit by another car. You’re literally our lifesaver. Moreover, to have let you suffer such humiliation, we owe you an even greater apology. This money doesn’t come close to expressing our gratitude and regret, so please, you must accept it."

Su Yiyi where would accept their money? She was just resolutely unwilling, and Zheng Dawei, seeing Su Yiyi not accepting, felt uneasy in his heart. He had no choice but to say to Principal Lin Bogu, "Principal Lin, please handle this matter. I’ll leave the money here." Before he could wait for Lin Bogu to agree, he took his family and walked out quickly. As long as the money was left behind, whether Su Yiyi accepted it or not, there would always be a chance to communicate with her in the future. At the very least, it would also leave a significant opportunity for himself. What he feared now was not being able to see Su Yiyi in the future, which would complicate matters.

Once these people left, Su Yiyi, facing Principal Lin Bogu, suddenly felt ill at ease. She fiddled with the hem of her clothing, her head hung low, not daring to meet Lin Bogu’s gaze. After all, she was a university student, and Lin Bogu was the principal of the school. She was indeed very afraid of the principal.

"Su Yiyi, you really are a good student," Lin Bogu said with a smile.

Listening, Su Yiyi felt even more nervous, thinking that the principal was being sarcastic. She stuttered, trying to explain, but she didn’t know how to.

"Don’t be nervous, I just want to ask you, was it really you who helped that elderly person before being extorted by them?"

"Yes!" Su Yiyi nodded emphatically.

"That’s good, then. All else aside, in the current social climate, having the courage to help a fallen elder already speaks volumes about your character. As for your family standing up for you, it’s only natural. Without the support of your family, you likely would have suffered the injustice."

Lin Bogu’s words gave Su Yiyi a solid sense of reassurance. Moreover, aside from her family members like Li Yifei, this was the first time an outsider had praised her like this, and she couldn’t help but let the tears flow.

"Don’t cry. I’ve been thinking, and I want to publicize your story in school. Let everyone know about your deed, to spread some positive energy and instill a kind heart in our students, encouraging them to do good deeds rather than being afraid to act at all. If this becomes the norm, it will be a disaster for our society, for our nation."

Su Yiyi stared blankly at Lin Bogu, never having considered all he was saying; what the principal suggested was overwhelming for her.

"What’s the matter? Do you have any concerns?" Lin Bogu asked her warmly.

Su Yiyi hesitated before saying, "Principal, what I did was really insignificant. Doing this makes me feel very embarrassed."

Lin Bogu’s face became stern as he said, "What is there to be embarrassed about? The significance of this matter is profound. Do you really want to see the continued indifference among our students, the ugly social trend of being afraid to help a fallen elder to persist? We all have parents. If they were to fall outside and no one came to help, wouldn’t that sadden you?"

"This... this..." These profound moral arguments and heavy implications left Su Yiyi feeling nearly suffocated.

With a softened tone, Lin Bogu said, "Student Su Yiyi, this truly is a commendable act that should be publicized. If you have any concerns, just tell me, and I will help you resolve them."

Su Yiyi bit her lip and said softly, "Principal, I didn’t have so many thoughts when I did this. I just helped the elder because I felt sorry for them. If it’s publicized like this, I always feel like I’m doing it for fame or gain. I’m afraid that after this, my classmates’ views of me will change, and I would feel very uncomfortable."

Lin Bogu laughed heartily and said, "There’s nothing to feel uncomfortable about. I think this is a kind of experience that will be greatly beneficial to you in the future, whether it’s for your work or in your personal archives. It will also be a significant part of your training in interpersonal relations."

"This..." Su Yiyi hesitated, swayed by Lin Bogu’s words. She wasn’t seeking fame, but after years of study, she hoped to find good employment. Although the money Li Yifei gave her was more than enough for a comfortable life, Su Yiyi didn’t want to rely on a man. She wanted to earn money through her own efforts. Even if it wasn’t much, as long as she could support herself and show filial respect to her father, that was enough for her.

"Principal, I still have to ask my family. If they have no objections, then I will agree. But if they disagree... Principal, I can only apologize."

"Alright, go ask them then," Principal Lin nodded, his curiosity about Su Yiyi’s family piqued. Who were these people with such influence?

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