22: Ning Nanguo, Governor of Shandong Province

It was nine o'clock in the morning.

After a night's rest, Ye Liuyun had swept away the fatigue of yesterday. Judging by his recovery ability, his Physique definitely surpassed that of those Martial Artists of the genetic lineage.

The S-rank Godzilla ability was an all-around enhancement; he had physical prowess and long-range attacks.

He had just woken up and finished washing when he received a call from Wang Fujun.

The school had already arranged a car to wait for him downstairs and informed Ye Liuyun that he would also have to face interviews from some reporters when he came to collect his reward.

He had already guessed that he would be interviewed; in his previous life's world, the top scorer of the college entrance examination also had to accept media interviews.

This was quite normal; he just didn't know when those universities would contact him.

Putting on a black short-sleeved shirt, Ye Liuyun went downstairs and got into the car Wang Fujun had sent to pick him up... At the same time, at Quancheng First High School.

In front of the rostrum was a row of seats, and on the side were three exquisite boxes stacked together, guarded by six armed soldiers.

Wang Fujun and other school leaders, as well as leaders from the Education Bureau, respectfully stood at the foot of the rostrum steps.

Zhao Hai followed behind Wang Fujun, with faint beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

The reason was simple: today, leaders from Lu Province and Quancheng were coming, and they were truly influential figures.

Especially the leader of Lu Province, the Chief himself!

Actually, Zhao Hai was not qualified to be in this procession, but today his status had been elevated to the position of Vice Principal at Quancheng First High School.

All his benefits and welfare were raised by one level. Not only that, but after Wang Fujun's current term, he would enter the Education Bureau, and then the Principal's position would be his!

A single Ye Liuyun had brought about changes that would make their future path much smoother.

Various media outlets also gathered below the sports field, their gazes frequently looking towards the entrance of the field.

Not long after, two cars drove in one after another; one bore the Lu A01 license plate, and the other bore the Lu A03 license plate.

All the leaders present immediately gathered around, each one incredibly respectful, and said in unison, “Hello, Chief Ning, hello, Mayor Wen.”

“Good morning, everyone. Don't be constrained. Today is a good day. Has our top scholar not arrived yet?”

An old man with silver hair stepped out of the car, his smile hearty, and his words made people feel like they were basking in a spring breeze, extremely gentle.

“Chief Ning, Ye Liuyun will be here shortly,” Wang Fujun quickly said, while secretly breaking into a sweat.

He really hadn't expected this esteemed person to arrive so early. If he had known, he would have sent someone to pick him up earlier!

“It's fine. Then let's sit and wait for him. He's the protagonist today; we're all supporting roles.”

The old man joked, then was the first to walk up the steps and sit down in a seat on the rostrum. To his left, an empty seat was reserved for Wen Ruyu, the Mayor of Quancheng.

On either side, arranged in order, were the leaders of the school and the Education Bureau. Beside Wen Ruyu was the Chief Examiner.

As a military man, he wasn't as nervous about the local leaders as Wang Fujun was. His task today was to present Ye Liuyun's awards.

Fifteen minutes passed like this. Just as Wang Fujun was almost soaked in sweat, a clamor arose, and a vehicle slowly drove in from outside.

This moment was like a spark falling on a prairie; many media outlets became restless, jostling to get closer.

If it weren't for the soldiers maintaining order on site, they probably would have surrounded the car.

Ye Liuyun, inside the car, was truly shocked by this scene. He had imagined there would be many people, but he hadn't expected so many. The long lenses and short barrels on the sports field formed a torrent, and the crowd was boundless. Even during morning exercises, it probably wasn't this spectacular!

And there were soldiers enforcing a cordon; this completely overturned his imagination.

The vehicle drove directly to the foot of the rostrum. Two soldiers guarded the front and back of the vehicle. After the driver got out and opened the door, Ye Liuyun stepped out.

As he walked up, the leaders on the rostrum rose one by one, looking at Ye Liuyun, today's protagonist, with smiles on their faces.

The staff of Lu Province TV immediately aimed their cameras at Ye Liuyun. Lu Province TV was currently broadcasting live; this was a grand occasion.

His arrival instantly ignited the barrage of comments.

“So handsome, so strong, I love it!”

“Ye Liuyun's appearance is almost identical to the live combat footage released!”

“Isn't that obvious? He's the same person! Do you think there's photo editing involved?”

“I'm taking the college entrance exam next year; I'll bask in the good fortune of Great God Ye.”

“Same here!”

Ye Liuyun's black short-sleeved shirt clearly outlined his body lines.

As he walked onto the rostrum, his gaze was naturally drawn to the old man in the middle. The aura emanating from him was too oppressive; among everyone present, only he gave him such a direct and intense sense of pressure.

“This is our Chief of Lu Province, Chief Ning Nanguo. Beside him is Mayor Wen Ruyu of Quancheng,” Zhao Hai whispered as he took small steps to Ye Liuyun's side, introducing them.

As he spoke, Ning Nanguo had already approached Ye Liuyun.

“Hello there, young man. You are indeed a talent, and quite robust too. Truly a boy from our Lu land,” Ning Nanguo said, reaching out to lightly punch Ye Liuyun's chest.

The Chief of a province, meaning the top leader of Lu Province.

This was truly a major figure.

Ye Liuyun smiled politely, bowing slightly and saying, “Hello, Chief Ning, Mayor Wen, and all leaders.”

“Alright, you are the protagonist today. We are all basking in your glory. Just pretend that Little Wen and I aren't here; you all do what you need to do. I won't speak, and he won't either!

We're just here to see this Genius who has brought glory to Lu Province. Sit.”

After speaking, Ning Nanguo led Ye Liuyun to his seat. As today's protagonist, Ye Liuyun naturally sat in the main seat.

Since this leader had said he wouldn't speak, who else present would dare to give a long speech?

“Ahem, to the reporters present, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Ye Liuyun!” The Director of the Education Bureau said, then took the lead in clapping, and the thunderous response from below immediately followed.

The Director of the Education Bureau gestured for quiet, “Next, you official media outlets will have five minutes to ask your questions.”

As soon as his voice fell, a man from Capital TV asked his question.

“Hello, student Ye Liuyun, what are your thoughts on achieving such excellent results, becoming the top scorer in Lu Province and third nationwide?”

Upon hearing this, Ye Liuyun raised an eyebrow, “No particular thoughts. I deserve it.”

After he said this, both those watching the live broadcast and the media present were slightly stunned.

He was indeed young and arrogant, not humble at all.

Ning Nanguo smiled and said nothing.

Children of this age are at their most spirited, and it's reasonable for them to have some arrogance if they have the ability.