Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 424 - 419: She’s Not Exactly a Nice Person

Chapter 424: Chapter 419: She’s Not Exactly a Nice Person

In other words, if we don’t agree to sign the competition agreement form, we have to withdraw?

The teachers from both schools are hesitant to agree to the pre-match agreement, but Principal Zhang knows that ever since he learned from Ji Ning that the final match would be a battle between superpower users and ordinary students, and tacitly approved Ji Ning’s training method, he has boarded Ji Ning’s pirate ship and can’t get off.

He felt no burden whatsoever and signed the agreement on behalf of the school.

He even encouraged the other two schools: "Why do you think you keep making it to the finals but never win the championship? It’s because you lack courage! Look at us, this time we’re going for the championship."

"Shut up!"

The principals from the two other schools finally couldn’t hold back and stopped Principal Zhang from his bragging.

Principal Zhang chuckled and turned to mobilize Anhe Middle School students, "Beijing training camp definitely has a lot of high-tech equipment; maybe some of you will break through two levels. This is a rare opportunity, make sure you seize it."

The students also cooperated, "My physique has reached B8, maybe after the competition I’ll break into A-level. My mom will be thrilled."

"My spiritual power is also about to break through, hopefully it can break into A-level in one go."

"Hahaha, Principal, do you think we’ll be able to join the Elite Class when we return?"

"Absolutely! You all have much more courage than the Elite Class students."

Wu Muzhe: ...

Elite Class students from other schools: ...

There’s no need to put one down to praise another.

Students from the other two schools were provoked by Principal Zhang’s words.

Someone spoke up to urge their own principal, "Principal, just sign it. We’re willing to compete."

"Yeah, Principal, you see their strength is weaker than ours, yet they’re willing to participate, why shouldn’t we dare?"

Some students boldly approached the superpower student, tugging on his arm and said, "Principal, see, he didn’t dodge me; we can also get along harmoniously and cooperate."

The superpower student was about to draw his hand back, but hearing this, he held still.

Letting the ordinary student tug at his school uniform sleeve.

If there’s one, there will be two. For the sake of competition, the superpower students from two schools became nearly like mascots, surrounded and tugged by ordinary students.

Feeling somewhat stifled, yet somewhat amused.

Making the teachers and students from Anhe Middle School watch the show for a while.

Finally, the principals from the two schools reluctantly agreed.

They glared fiercely at Principal Zhang, saying emphatically, "Since you’re going to compete, stop complaining about hard work, showcase the spirit needed to subdue the other schools till they’re convinced!"

"Yes—"

*** 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Beijing—

Meng Chang looked at the list of participants for the finals from various regions with a gloomy expression.

The three schools from the central region didn’t surprise him at all, considering Ji Ning’s Anhe Middle School is from the central region.

With her there, anything could happen.

But surprisingly, the northern region also had three schools, including Beijing No.1 High School.

This greatly exceeded his expectations.

He had explicitly and implicitly contacted principals from all participating schools in Beijing, yet some schools still dared to participate?

Meng Chang’s grip on the list tightened even further.

The number of schools participating in this competition was much larger than he expected.

Five regions with fifteen schools, yet twelve chose to participate.

Are these principals out of their minds?

Or do they have a death wish?

"Reckless!"

"A bunch of daring people!"

Meng Chang furiously slammed the desk.

The crumpled list lay quietly in the trash bin nearby.

Meng Chang’s secretary bowed slightly, trying to minimize his presence.

"Go, print the list again and send it to the old chiefs."

The secretary quickly excused himself.

On the other side, Fu Ninghao seeing the list, was initially shocked, then burst into laughter.

Looking at his trusted secretary who used to be an old subordinate, he joked, "Is Lao Meng about to explode in anger?"

The secretary naturally didn’t dare tell the truth, so he laughed awkwardly.

"Tell him, since Ji Ning has already brought people into the finals, stick to the agreement and don’t have unnecessary ideas. She isn’t a good-tempered person; if any mishaps occur, none of us can protect ourselves."

The secretary’s heart skipped a beat, accepting the order with trepidation.

Then two more copies were sent, receiving the same response, although the tone differed, the meaning was the same.

Don’t create trouble under Ji Ning’s watch, and don’t bring it to us; face the consequences if you do.

After hearing this, Meng Chang emotionlessly looked at the secretary, his voice bland: "Alright, I understand. You can leave now."

The secretary felt a sense of foreboding.

Having been a confidant for so many years, he understood Meng Chang’s character very well.

This leader, despite appearing kind and easy to talk to externally, is inherently stubborn.

The more he is forbidden from doing something, the more he’ll use other means to achieve it, clearing his name thoroughly without leaving room for criticism.

This is why he climbed ranks so rapidly.

The secretary silently expressed sympathy for the Security Department’s A-level detective whose name matched a historical figure.

***

Going to Beijing for training is a proud moment for the participating students.

But for the parents, it’s a mixed blessing.

Chen Mu, a student from Tianshui Middle School’s Elite Class in the Western region, returned home after the match to see his parents sitting solemnly on the couch without speaking.

Feeling guilty, he shrunk his neck and tentatively called out, "Dad, Mom."

"Don’t call me. Chen Mu, you’ve grown up, and your wings have hardened, huh? Making such a huge decision on your own? Do you still regard us, your parents, as important?"

After the principal of Chen Mu’s school signed the pre-match consent form, he called each student’s parents to explain the finals and training situation. He indirectly expressed to Chen Mu’s parents that it was Chen Mu who strongly requested to participate, and the school, after careful consideration, decided to respect the students’ wishes, signing the consent form and would ensure the safety of every child during training and competition.

After hearing that, Chen Mu’s mother felt as if struck by lightning, expressing strong discontent, but the principal said if they didn’t agree, Chen Mu would have to withdraw from the match and be replaced.

Chen Mu’s mother didn’t want her child to withdraw. Not to mention the competition’s prestige, being selected for the finals brings an additional 20 points in the national unified exam, regardless of ranking.

Chen Mu is already in his second year of high school, only a year away from university exams, and these 20 points are crucial.

If the entire school withdrew, she could console herself saying, the 20 points could be forgone this year and tried for next year, but if all students except her child participated, she’d feel discontent.

She weighed this over for a long time but ultimately couldn’t utter the words to withdraw.

She was very angry over her child’s boldness!

Thus came the scene at the entrance.

Chen Mu rubbed his nose and stepped towards his parents sincerely, "Dad, Mom, I know you’re worried about my safety, but I don’t want to miss this opportunity. You know I’ve always dreamed of becoming a superpower user, but in reality, my teachers and classmates are ordinary people; it’s all I can interact with, which makes my dream seem too distant. This is an opportunity—the only chance to get close to superpower users, to understand how they awaken their powers. I don’t want to miss it, and I hope you can support me."

"But..."

"I understand your concerns, I’m worried too, but the education department dares to make such changes, surely with measures to protect our safety. Also, this training addition likely considers our safety, allowing us to train and adapt with superpower users in advance—it’s a great opportunity. I have a feeling that if I miss this chance, I’ll regret it for a lifetime."

...

This conversation played out in most participating students’ homes.

Most parents strive throughout their lives to provide a better future for their children.

Even amidst their worries, ultimately, for their children’s sake, they choose to support.