This old man looked to be eighty or ninety years old, his skin like dried orange peel, and most of his teeth were almost gone.
Although he was in a wheelchair, he looked full of vigor, especially his bright, piercing eyes.
Behind him, a black-haired girl in her teens pushed the wheelchair, followed by several bodyguards in suits and sunglasses.
"Who are these people?"
"Is that the Chairman?"
"No way? Is that girl the Chairman's granddaughter? So beautiful!"
The nearby students immediately recognized these people as the school's Chairman, and they were all greatly surprised.
Many people also stared at the outstandingly elegant girl with exquisite features.
The girl frowned slightly, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes, clearly a little displeased.
However, as she passed Erina Nakiri, her steps paused, and she couldn't help but look at her a few more times, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
When did this school have such an outstanding girl?
From her temperament, she was even more outstanding than her.
The Principal and others were already waiting at the entrance of the Principal's office.
Seeing them approach, the Principal immediately bowed and said, "Hello, Mr. Takahashi."
"Hello, Mr. Takahashi."
The Vice Principal and several other teachers also quickly bowed.
Satou watched from behind, wondering when it would be over.
At this moment, he saw Erina Nakiri waiting at the door and couldn't help but give her an apologetic smile and a look, meaning for her to wait a little longer.
The girl pushing the wheelchair noticed this scene and couldn't help but glance at Satou again.
"Why did Mr. Takahashi come today?"
The Principal enthusiastically took over the girl's work and pushed the old man into the Principal's office.
The old man smiled and said, "Just came to see my students. How are the students doing this year?"
"The students are doing well this year."
The Principal smiled somewhat reluctantly, and the other teachers also felt a chill in their hearts. Sure enough, the Chairman came to see the school's performance this year.
"That is our school's Chairman, Takahashi Fumio. He is a very kind person, very concerned about the students in the school, and the tuition fees he set are not high, attracting many ordinary students."
The Homeroom Teacher leaned close to Satou and whispered an explanation.
Satou suddenly understood. He had been wondering why this private school, despite being quite famous, didn't charge high fees. He knew that private schools, especially good ones, were very expensive. So, this was the reason.
Of course, if the school's fees were high, he wouldn't have been able to study here in the first place.
"That girl is Mr. Takahashi's granddaughter, named Takahashi Airi. She herself is a very skilled chef, but it is said that she has a very arrogant personality."
The Homeroom Teacher added.
"Enough nonsense. Your performance in the past few years has been very poor. If it continues like this this year, your funding might be reduced."
Takahashi Airi said in a deep voice, clearly not giving them any face.
"Airi, don't talk to Mr. Principal like that."
Takahashi Fumio admonished.
"Understood, Grandpa."
Takahashi Airi said somewhat unwillingly, then said to the Principal, "Then please hand over your performance report for this year."
"Yes, here are this year's student enrollment numbers, graduation rates, and achievements in various cooking competitions."
The Principal quickly handed her a stack of reports.
Takahashi Airi snorted lightly, then sat down directly at the Principal's desk and began to examine them.
Takahashi Fumio sat in his wheelchair, talking to the Principal. When his gaze swept over Satou, he smiled slightly.
Satou was stunned for a moment and returned the smile.
Half an hour later, Takahashi Airi finished reading the report, and coldly slammed the table, saying, "It's terrible! Last year, the school's graduation rate was only eighty percent, and there were over a hundred students who had to repeat a grade! Moreover, this year's average student assessment score is only a pitiful B! This year, there were no achievements in any cooking competitions, only one second place. How are you acting as Principal and teachers?"
"We are very sorry, Miss."
The Vice Principal and several other teachers quickly apologized in fear.
"Airi, don't be rude."
Takahashi Fumio said.
"Grandpa, you are too kind, which is why those people are not striving for improvement, leading to the school getting worse year by year."
Takahashi Airi cried out angrily...
"I apologize, this child's temper is just like this, spoiled by her mother."
Takahashi Fumio said apologetically, "Mr. Principal, please don't take offense."
"Not at all, not at all, it is our fault for not doing well."
The Principal quickly said.
Although the Chairman didn't mean to blame them, he was still very nervous, because the Chairman was already very old and didn't manage things much anymore. After he returned, Takahashi Airi would definitely cut the school's funding for next year, and might even replace the Principal.
"Let's not talk about that for now. By the way, speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've tasted the students' cooking, and I specifically want to taste some today."
Takahashi Fumio said with a smile.
"Of course, no problem."
The Principal said. He knew that the Chairman cared very much about his students, and whenever he visited each year, he would definitely taste his students' cooking. It was just that his health had not been good in recent years, so he came less often.
"Speaking of this, although our school's overall student performance hasn't been satisfactory in recent years, some very talented students have emerged."
The Principal remembered Satou and quickly said.
"Oh? Is that so?"
Takahashi Fumio asked with great interest, then looked at Izayoi Tsuki and Satou, "Are these the two?"
"That's right."
The Principal said with a smile.
Satou was a little speechless. No wonder the Principal said to wait a moment; he wanted to rely on himself to improve the Chairman's favorability, did he?
"This must be the Principal's daughter, right? I've long heard she's very talented."
The Principal looked at Izayoi Tsuki and nodded, then looked at Satou, "And this is?"
"His name is Satou."
The Principal quickly said, "He is the most outstanding student in our school."
"Yes, that's right."
The Vice Principal quickly said.
Satou couldn't help but glance at the Vice Principal; he had wanted to expel him earlier, but now he was calling him the most outstanding student?
Noticing Satou's gaze, the Vice Principal's old face flushed, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Oh, are you Chinese?"
Takahashi Fumio smiled gently, asking kindly, "How is it, are you used to living in Neon?"
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