Chapter 170: Chapter 170

He slammed the table and stood up, his voice full of authority, "I’m your father! Since ancient times, it’s only natural for a father to discipline his son! Your blood is mine, no matter how much you dislike me, you will always be my son from birth to death!"

"Then let me ask you," Rong Zhi leaned back, slightly raised his chin, his eyes locked onto Rong Xian’an’s, "Have you ever thought of understanding me?"

Rong Xian’an didn’t expect such a random remark.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, thinking she was completely stubborn and ignorant, suppressing the urge to grab Rong Zhi and scold her, he spoke coldly: "Have you given me a chance to do so?"

"Don’t play dumb with me, the old employee will start tomorrow. If you can’t learn well, just hand over the cooperation to your brother. Get out!"

The young man’s gaze withdrew, his brows and eyes lowered for a moment, he nodded lightly, not sure which words he was responding to, a faint curve on his lips, seemingly smiling yet not, her enchanting fox-like eyes curved, but with no hint of smile beneath.

She stood up effortlessly, her expression distant as she left the office.

Rong Xian’an didn’t manage to say the words stuck in his throat, his hand clenched on the table, his face instantly darkened.

The phone on Rong Xian’an’s table vibrated and rang, he turned his head to glance at it, the screen flashing with the name ’Director Yao’.

As Rong Meng had excellent academic performance, plus both his children had studied at Mingwu High School, he saved the number of high-level school administrators.

Why is Yao Xiaoshan calling?

Rong Xian’an thought for a moment, suddenly remembering that Rong Meng seemed to have participated in the city-level Olympiad competition last Thursday.

Is it possible that Rong Meng performed well in the Olympiad? But why not call Ying Man and call him instead?

With these thoughts, he answered the call.

Yao Xiaoshan indeed called to report the results of the city-level Olympiad, but she wasn’t reporting Rong Meng’s results, but Rong Zhi’s.

"Rong Zhi did exceptionally well in this city-level Olympiad, achieving a perfect score and ranking first in the city. Since Mr. Rong is Rong Zhi’s parent, I thought to share the good news first."

Rong Xian’an’s hand holding the phone paused, he blinked, somewhat disbelievingly repeating: "...Rong Zhi came in first?"

Yao Xiaoshan chuckled and repeated the information.

Rong Xian’an’s darkened expression remained stiff.

He had long heard from Rong Fangjun about Rong Zhi’s excellent academics, but he was too angered by Rong Zhi’s arrogance at that time to remember anything other than the indifferent silhouette of the young man.

He couldn’t catch what else Yao Xiaoshan was saying.

The question the young man coldly asked earlier kept swirling in his mind.

Rong Xian’an compressed his lips, not coming to his senses until Yao Xiaoshan hung up the phone.

The forum at Mingwu High School had been buzzing with the same information since this morning.

The most popular post was a photo thread published by a classmate from Grade 12, Class 2, with just one sentence—

[Perfect score in City-level Olympiad, Rong Zhi]

The post contained the officially published scores. Since it was only a city-level competition, it wasn’t widely publicized; the focus would be on the upcoming provincial and national competitions.

But just this score was enough to excite the entire school.

"I really am impressed by Rong Zhi, two consecutive championships with perfect scores; what’s his brain made of?!"

"He didn’t attend any of the school’s training camps, even barely attended classes, and still got a perfect score—is he even human?!!"

"Certified genius! Who would have thought, less than two months into the school year, a new student would emerge amidst a storm of cursing, becoming a dazzling dark horse of the school."

Rong Zhi had been badly criticized, from his background to his personality to his academics; the mud slung at her never ceased. Yet she calmly accepted all evaluations, both good and bad, and retaliated with strength.

If she doesn’t fight, she fights to the end.

The students at Mingwu High School truly were impressed.

Chi Cha held her phone, liking every comment praising Rong Zhi, then enthusiastically posted another thread complimenting Rong Zhi.

Meanwhile, her desk partner nearly punched through her phone screen.

Her knuckles pinched white, Rong Meng stared intensely at the score image on the screen, her breathing becoming instantly difficult.

Yet, Chi Cha chose this moment to let out a fangirl scream.

"Ahhhh, bro is so handsome, I’m in love!"

If she didn’t need to maintain her image, she really wanted to shout at Chi Cha to stop loving; with that kind of delinquent like Rong Zhi, how dare she?!

Rong Meng was vexed to death.

Yu Nian just stepped out of the classroom when a commotion erupted behind her, she lifted her head, delighted, and hummed a tune, making her way to the teacher’s office.