CHAPTER 2

CAMPUS HEAD, LI YIXING

"I'm tired. Don't bother me."

Hmph.

Maybe he'll just talk nonsense again. I can already sense it.

"We have a big problem that the principal is trying to solve. I don't even know what it is because he refuses to tell me about it."

When I heard what the Vice President said, I fell silent. My mind immediately began analyzing the situation.

Maybe it's just a small issue.

But I hope it's not something serious.

Gem University is not an ordinary school. This place is filled with influential students—children of powerful families, talented prodigies, and individuals who shine like gems. That's why this school must remain perfect.

I don't want any stain on the name of this campus. As the Campus Head of Gem University, it is my responsibility to protect it.

My name is Li Yixing.

I'm 20 years old.

Just a simple man—yet people say I have a charisma that makes others follow me.

Tsk.

Without wasting any more time, I walked toward the principal's office. I needed to hear the situation directly from the head of the campus.

"Hmph."

PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE

"I heard about the bad news recently," I said calmly while fixing my necktie.

"As long as you have me, it should be easy to solve."

The principal slowly shook his head.

"No. You can't simply solve this with your usual tricks, Mr. Ling Yi."

His words made me pause.

The way he spoke… it wasn't normal.

I studied his expression carefully.

The principal looked uneasy—something I had never seen before.

It felt like he was carrying a heavy burden.

"You know me, Mr. Cheng," I said with a faint smirk.

"I'm the worst person to provoke. Anyone who dares to push me too far will regret it."

The principal sighed deeply.

For the first time since I've known him, he looked truly worried.

This isn't good.

"Gem University…" he said slowly.

"...is starting to collapse."

My eyes widened.

Collapse?

Those words echoed inside my mind.

I couldn't immediately respond. My thoughts froze.

"What is Mr. Yin's reaction?" I finally asked, my voice slightly tense.

The principal leaned back in his chair. "The students in this university are valuable. They shine like precious gems. That's why this place was named Gem University."

His voice grew heavier.

"This school isn't just famous. It supports businesses, influences powerful families, and shapes future leaders."

He looked directly into my eyes. "If Gem University falls… many things will collapse with it."

I clenched my fists. This situation was far worse than I imagined.

"Someone powerful is working behind the scenes to destroy this school," the principal continued.

"We don't know who he is."

"But he is intelligent… careful… and extremely dangerous."

Even Mr. Yin couldn't identify the person responsible. That alone was terrifying. I slowly lowered my gaze, thinking deeply. Then I tightened my fists.

This will not happen.

Not while I'm here.

As the Head of Gem University…

and the right hand of the President of this campus... I will protect this school—no matter what it takes.

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