A few rounds of drinks later, a rapid pounding on the door was heard.
Sun Huayuan and the others' faces instantly turned cold. Who among the important figures in this private room would be so impolite?
"What's going on? Xiao Zhang, go take a look!" he said to a younger man.
The man immediately jogged over and opened the door.
Upon opening it, a group of school security guards, brandishing batons, barged in without a word.
Following them, a middle-aged man reeking of filth swaggered in, a cigarette dangling from his lips, continuously exhaling smoke.
This middle-aged man was none other than Zhao Laosan, whom Mu Feng had shoved into a trash can downstairs.
Due to the large number of security guards blocking his view, he failed to notice that everyone seated in the private room were all high-ranking school officials.
"You little brat, you're quite comfortable, aren't you? Eating here? And eating so well?" His eyes were fixed only on Mu Feng.
Most of these security guards had never met the school's high-ranking officials, so they had no idea what they were doing.
Sun Huayuan's previously smiling face grew even colder as he stared at the scene in disbelief.
"What are you doing?" he finally couldn't hold back and slammed the table, rising to his feet.
It was only then that Zhao Laosan noticed who was speaking to him. He rubbed his eyes, his jaw nearly dislocating in shock.
"That's not right? You, you are Principal Sun?" He was completely stunned. Had he kicked down the wrong door?
Sun Huayuan snorted, "You still recognize me as your principal? Speak, what is the meaning of this?"
Zhao Laosan hastily explained, "Principal Sun, you're unaware, but this kid who scams food and drinks has serious problems. I'll drag him out and discipline him right now. His existence makes our school even less safe!"
Sun Huayuan was truly angered this time. After all, Mu Feng was his savior.
How could anyone tolerate someone speaking to their savior like that?
Furious, he stepped forward and slapped Zhao Laosan, "Who is scamming food and drinks? What are you talking about?"
"Ah? Principal Sun, you, you've misunderstood. It's not what you think!" Zhao Laosan immediately caved after being slapped.
Compared to the principal, he was nothing, and therefore couldn't afford to offend him in the slightest.
Mu Feng clapped his hands, "Alright everyone, let me explain how this whole thing started, lest someone think I'm bullying someone!"
And so, he recounted everything that had happened that day, word for word.
When everyone heard that this audacious Zhao Laosan dared to lay hands on Gu Yan'er, even threatening her with failing her graduation, everyone in the private room exploded.
"I truly never expected such a thing could happen in our school! It's simply too shocking!"
"What a disgrace! This guy is a rotten apple spoiling the bunch. He's completely tarnished our university's reputation!"
"He must be stripped of all his teaching duties, and he and all his businesses must be expelled from the school!"
The school's higher-ups were filled with grief and indignation, immediately calling for the most severe punishment for Zhao Laosan.
Zhao Laosan was in charge of the school's cafeteria and also taught elective courses in Western pastry.
With his background in the food industry, he indeed had a deeper understanding of Western pastry, and his practical skills were exceptional, which was why the school had allowed an outsider like him to teach an elective course.
Mu Feng smiled and said, "Old Sun, everyone is right. Although I am an outsider, my sister is a victim. If you cannot handle this matter with severe punishment, I will be very disappointed!"
Sun Huayuan's lungs felt like they were about to explode. He couldn't afford to ruin the good relationship he had finally built with the esteemed Doctor Mu.
With this thought, he immediately patted his chest, "Please rest assured, Mr. Mu. This matter will be dealt with severely!"
Zhao Laosan was stunned. He never imagined that this young man had such powerful backing that even the principal bowed to his will.
"No, no, don't do this, you can't do this!" Zhao Laosan was terrified.
Sun Huayuan sneered, "You know fear now? Our school doesn't need a rotten apple like you. From this moment on, all your positions are revoked, and the cafeteria you contracted will also be taken away. The school has several cafeterias; we don't lack yours!"
These words were like a thunderclap to Zhao Laosan. His entire financial source stemmed from the cafeterias at Honghai University.
Now that the cafeterias were no longer contracted to him, wasn't that equivalent to his money-making tree being smashed? How could this be?
With this thought, Zhao Laosan said with humiliation, "Big brother, I was a bit impolite earlier. Please let me off the hook. If I lose the cafeteria, I'll go bankrupt!"
Mu Feng said disdainfully, "What does your company going bankrupt have to do with me? I don't get paid a single cent!"
He rubbed his palms and said humbly, "There are hundreds of employees in our company. If we go out of business just like this, they will all be unemployed. Big brother, even if it's just out of pity for them, please beg Principal Sun for mercy!"
"If you knew this would happen, why did you act like this in the first place? You reek of filth, get out of here quickly, or I won't mind shoving you into a trash can again!" Mu Feng said with disgust.
Zhao Laosan trembled in fear. He knew that no matter how much he pleaded, nothing could be salvaged, so he had no choice but to leave dejectedly.
After leaving the guesthouse, Zhao Laosan's legs went weak, and he collapsed onto the ground.
"Kid, blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents. Do you think you're invincible just because you have strong backing?"
"You won't let me live! Then I won't let you live either. You just wait, I'll kill you piece by piece!"
Zhao Laosan lay on the ground, yelling furiously.
Meanwhile, in the private room, Sun Huayuan and the other high-ranking school officials all rose and bowed deeply.
"Mr. Mu, on behalf of the school, I offer our apologies. We hope you can forgive us!"
This display was almost overwhelming for Mu Feng, so he quickly waved his hands, "When the forest is vast, there are all sorts of birds, and it's normal for a few to spoil the bunch. You all doing this truly flatters me!"
Sun Huayuan felt a sense of relief. Not only did he not want to offend such a divine doctor, but the man was also his great benefactor.
After a satisfying meal, the two prepared to leave.
It was already evening. Gu Yan'er giggled, "I didn't expect them to respect Brother Mu so much. If only I could become someone like Brother!"
"Sometimes, with greater ability comes greater responsibility. It can be very tiring!" Mu Feng said with a faint smile.
He stretched his arms and continued, "Alright, I've helped you establish connections at the school. Your studies here should be much smoother from now on!"