The Strong, The Few, True Cultivators on Campus - Chapter 192

Chapter 192

Chapter 192: Sticking to one’s own way of doing things

The beautiful woman reporter looked at Tang Zheng, sizing him up with her eyes . It was unexpected that this teenage was actually a super being who scored 740 points . It was really unbelievable .

And seeing him with a pretty girl hand in hand, increased her interest . Her mind fantasized countless hot topics that could trigger the public opinion’s hotspot .

She excitedly handed over the microphone, and interviewed, “Congratulations, you two . What are you feeling right now? Do you care to comment?”

“Don’t feel anything, nothing much to say?” Tang Zheng lightly said . He frowned and looked at the camera and asked, “Can you turn off the camera?”

Uh?

The people stared at him . How can not want to speak? Shouldn’t you be excited right now? Say something grateful, like thanking your parents and thank you for your kind words .

Seeing this, the principal smiled kindly and comforted him, “You may not be used to facing the camera for the first time . Don’t be nervous . Take a deep breath and relax slowly, just like usual . Ok?”

Liu Qingmei held Tang Zheng back, she urged in a low voice, “This is a good opportunity to promote yourself, don’t waste it . ”

Tang Zheng didn’t like fame . He wanted to keep a low profile, so he rudely said, “I don’t know what you want us to do?”

The City Bureau of Education chief stepped forward with a big stomach and his eyes fell on Tang Zheng, he said loudly, “Tang Zheng, you have achieved such good results . So the City Bureau of Education and the Municipal TV Station are preparing to launch a joint program to promote you in all aspects . In addition to the regular interview dialogue, we will also document your daily life and learn more about you . This will build a name for you and Chang Heng . ”

Chang Heng City had not once become the top scorer in the province college entrance exam . This time was without a doubt was the best opportunity, to promote oneself greatly . This naturally could not be missed .

Therefore, the staff of the Education Bureau would be recognized and be valued by their superiors . In particular, the direct of the education bureau, can add a lot of color to his career .

Otherwise, he would not have run so fast and also brought a TV crew to accompany him .

Tang Zheng ignored their plans, he didn’t hesitate to say, “Sorry, I refuse to accept all of this . ”

The chief looked at Tang Zheng, he was at loss, he asked, “Why refuse? This is a great opportunity to become famous . ”

“I don’t want to be famous . ” Tang Zheng said straightforwardly .

“This is something that many people dream of . You have such an opportunity, don’t it let be in vain, I heard your family condition isn’t good, so such propaganda is favorable for you later in life . ” The chief urged anxiously . If Tang Zheng didn’t coordinate, this excellent propaganda opportunity would be wasted .

Tang Zheng remained unmoved, “I don’t need this opportunity . If the is nothing else, I’ll leave first . I’ll come back after a few days to receive my application . ”

The chief was pissed . He finally showed impatient on his face and asked coldly, “What is this attitude? We are doing this for your own good but you don’t cooperate . Don’t think being the top scorer is something to be proud of . ”

“When have I become proud? I just don’t want my life to be disturbed . ” Tang Zheng did not budge .

Seeing the tension rise up, the principal quickly advised, “Tang Zheng, the chief is doing all this for you . You can’t let his good intentions go wasted . ”

“This is my own business, and I don’t really need other to worry, I especially do not like others to dictate, instead of waiting for me to decide . ” Tang Zheng did not put the chief’s anger in his heart .

The chief stared at him, and said, “If you do this, the consequences will be serious . ”

Tang Zheng jokingly laughed and smiled, “If there are any serious consequences . Let me hear it, let me see what you’ll do . ”

“You…” The chief was speechless . He did not expect Tang Zheng to dare contradict him .

The principal thought of how did it come to this . It would have been a good thing to accept it . He quickly suggested, “Since Tang Zheng don’t like interviews, then Fang Shishi . Since you were the second best, we will interview you instead . ”

As soon as the chief thought about it, he felt it was feasible . Besides, Fang Shishi was a beautiful woman . Which made it more topical and attractive .

Unexpectedly, Fang Shishi looked at Tang Zheng and then without hesitation shook her head and refused, “I don’t want to be interviewed, nor do I like standing in front of the camera . ”

The reaction of the two was exactly the same, which made the rest, stared at them . They couldn’t believe it .

Strange things happened every year, especially this year .

Previously, if anyone was the top scorer, it would be all round of public opinion bombardment . But this time the top scorer and the second place want to keep a low profile .

Did the sun rose up from the west?

Liu Qingmei was also surprised as she watched the both of them . She didn’t understand their thoughts at all . She was preparing to persuade them, but she held it back .

She knew that Tang Zheng was a very independent person . If he made up his mind, it would be difficult to change .

The chief had lost face . The two students dared to confront him in front of so many people . He looked at the principal, and yelled, “Is this how you teach your students . They have no respect . ”

The principal looked embarrassed and hesitantly said, “These youngsters were wrong . Please calm down chief . ”

Tang Zheng coldly looked at the chief and said, “The college entrance exam was my own affair . No matter how many marks I have scored, it has nothing to do with you . You just want to use my achievements for your own benefits, right? Sorry, but I am not obligated . ”

Tang Zheng saw through his intentions and revealed it, embarrassing the chief .

“In the past years, the top students in the exam were pulled in to this kind of program, for you . After many years, how could people still remember them? The most important thing for the students is to study, not to do propaganda . This is the matter of putting the cart before the horse . Since you did not understand the truth . I do not need to talk to you . Let’s go . ”

Tang Zheng drew Fang Shishi around and left . He simply ignored the dumbfounded people in the room .

“Halt! If you dare to go out the door, then don’t bother going to college . Don’t think that being the top scorer is something great . ” The chief flew into rage as he threatened him .

Tang Zheng and Fang Shishi stopped and turned around .

The chief’s face revealed a smug look and said, “Do you know what my influence can do? Your applications and subsequent files are subject to the Education Bureau . Without our consent, you won’t be able to enter college . ”

Tang Zheng shrugged his shoulders and said fearlessly, “Then by all means . Let me see all the tricks you can play . ”

Hiss!

Everyone sucked a cold breath, never have they expected him to be uncompromising till the last moment .

“Do not treat me like any other students that you’ve seen . Otherwise, you will regret it in the future . ” Tang Zheng coldly said .

“You dare to threaten me!”

“If you understand it as a threat, then let it be a threat . ” Tang Zheng said indifferently .

Was this the words a high school student can say? Of course not, Tang Zheng was considered not an ordinary high school student . So few people simply were unable to adapt to his attitude .

The whole body of the chief trembled and even the principal looked bitter . He said, “Tang Zheng, you said a little too much . Chief, please calm yourself . This is child is not sensible, do not lower yourself to his level . ”

The chief stared at Tang Zheng and asked arrogantly, “I will give you a last chance . Will you accept it or not?”

“Nope . ” Tang Zheng turned around and walked out of the office with Fang Shishi with his chest held high .

“How dare he act like this? How can there be such a student? We must give them a hard lesson . ” The chief yelled .

Lie Qingmei frowned and glanced at him . She then quickly chased after them .

“Tang Zheng, wait!” At the stairway, Liu Qingmei stopped the two people . “What happened to you? Why aren’t you willing to accept the interview?”

Tang Zheng shook his head, “I just don’t like it . I don’t think I need to be on TV . I don’t like to live a life under the spotlight .

“You are really different from other people . Everyone else wants to be famous, but you seem too afraid of being famous . ” Liu Qingmei shook her head as she couldn’t understand him .

Tang Zheng nodded and admitted, “I truly don’t like to become famous . Isn’t there a saying that A man dreads fame as a pig dreads being fat? I still want to live longer . ”

Translators note: Fame signifies trouble for men just as fattening does for pigs . One fears to stir trouble after being famous just as a pig fear to be slaughtered after being fat .

Liu Qingmei looked at him thoughtfully and said, “Well, keeping this modest attitude will help you on the way to the future . You should go back first, after two days, the school will fill your application . Right, what university do you want to apply for?”

“Yanjing University . ”

“Fang Shishi, you?”

Fang Shishi said without hesitation, “Me too . ”

Tang Zheng glanced at her and sighed . Just as he expected . She certainly thought of going abroad .

“The two of you can still be together . Congratulations . ”

“Thank you, teacher . ” Fang Shishi was particularly happy and she left the campus holding Tang Zheng’s hand . But when they arrived at the residential area, they found many reporters with camera at the gate .

He instantly thought that they were coming for him, so he pulled Fang Shishi and ran away .

“Why are these reporters so annoying that they come to my door?” Tang Zheng frowned .

Fang Shishi didn’t find it strange, “This is always a custom, the addresses of the examinees are recorded . People are bound to know . ”

“We can’t live up to their wishes . Let’s go to Shengshi Bar . ”

“Bar?” Fang Shishi’s eyes lit up . “I’ve never been to a bar . My parents don’t let me go . It’s too messy . ”

Tang Zheng laughed, “They are right . If a pretty girl like you enters a bar . You would become a magnet . It can definitely attract countless people to chat up . ”

Fang Shishi playfully smiled, “I’m not as charming as you said . ”

“Nope, let’s check it out tonight . ”

When the two came to the bar’s entrance, it was already dark . There were already some scattered guests .

Tang Zheng was already a familiar face at the Shengshi bar . As soon as he got to the door, his younger brother recognized him . he quickly, respectfully saluted, “Young Master Tang!”

Tang Zheng nodded and whispered . “Don’t attract attention . ”

The younger brother understood, “I wish Young Master Tang to have fun . ”

As soon as they sat down, a man came up to them while carrying a liquor .