Chapter 30 Helpless
To Watanabe Yu's surprise, the layout of the principal's office of Jonan Private High School, a famous private high school in Tokyo, was so simple.

The office is furnished with white painted walls, wooden light brown display cabinets, marble floor tiles, a standard desk and leather boss chair, potted plants on both sides of the window, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a leather reception sofa and a matching glass coffee table.

The only things that looked shiny and dazzling were probably the trophies in the light brown display cabinet and the certificates of commendation hanging on the wall.

"Please take a seat, Watanabe-san."

Accompanied by a gentle voice, the kind old man sitting on the sofa in the reception room, who obviously had a lot of stories to tell, nodded gently to Watanabe Yu.

Hearing this, Watanabe Yu sat down confidently, and Yasuhara Risa followed and sat next to him.

"You did a great job in being brave. During this period, the school has been considering how to give you a suitable reward."

The principal did not keep the audience in suspense and chose to get straight to the point.

He has never been the kind of person who likes to talk for a long time.

"I just did something insignificant. It's what every student from Chengnan Private High School would do if they encountered this situation."

Watanabe Yu made this high EQ statement in a natural manner.

He knew exactly what to say at a time like this.

"It's not insignificant."

The principal shook his head, and a smile appeared on his wrinkled face.

He now understood a little bit why Risa's tone was always lively when she mentioned Watanabe Yu.

This young man is indeed good at the art of speaking.

"Don't be too modest." The principal paused and said bluntly, "Most people would be very good if they could subconsciously avoid such a situation.

"As for having enough energy to protect classmates, or even to subdue criminals swiftly and efficiently, it is beyond the capabilities of ordinary people.

"Watanabe-san, you've done well enough."

"..."

Watanabe Yu did not say anything, but just nodded "embarrassedly", still maintaining appropriate humility.

"About the reward."

The principal paused and gave a look to Risa Yasuhara who was standing beside him. The latter nodded slightly in understanding, stood up, went to the desk, picked up two bulging envelopes, then turned back and handed the envelopes to him.

"Thank you for your trouble." The principal took the envelope and handed it to Watanabe Yu, "After careful consideration, I decided to be more practical.

“The upper one is a token of appreciation from the school, and the lower one is a reward from the police station.

“I hope you can make good use of this bonus.”

Before Risa Yasuhara called him yesterday, he had actually made up his mind, but he was still a little hesitant.

How much to give, how to give, and whether giving too much would harm Watanabe Yu and make this promising young man develop some bad habits. But after hearing about Watanabe Yu's improvement in grades, he completely dispelled his worries in this regard.

It would be impossible for a student to climb from the last place to the top 100 in the grade in a short period of time without considerable self-control and concentration.

He can rest assured with such students.

"I will."

Watanabe Yu took the two thick envelopes with both hands.

Sister Risa is still very reliable. He can feel its weight just by weighing it!

"Another thing."

The principal did not dwell on this topic any further.

"Regarding the certificate of commendation, the school's intention is to hope that you can stay."

He raised his eyes and landed on the display wall behind Watanabe Yuu, "Put it on this exhibition wall for display and external publicity, so that every class of students can see it."

Such a certificate of commendation is very educational.

The course of events is particularly in line with the kind of plot that boys and girls at this stage yearn for.

Classmate, deskmate, hero saving the beauty, bravely doing something righteous, these keywords put together are enough to attract the attention of most students.

Which boy doesn't want to be the center of attention in front of a pretty girl?

Not to mention that this kind of popularity has been recognized by the school and the police station.

If Watanabe Yu develops well in the future, it will add a special meaning besides the educational significance.

"I have no objection."

Watanabe Yu expressed his thoughts frankly.

The only use of such a certificate of commendation is to take a photo and send it to my parents far away in Okinawa to make them happy.

He can take photos later.

"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Watanabe." The principal paused, "The school needs this honor."

No school would complain about having too many honors.

The same is true for Seongnam Private High School.

"understandable."

Watanabe Yu nodded and gave an affirmative answer.

"Watanabe, go back to class first."

Seeing that it was almost time, Risa Yasuhara walked past the principal and said this.

She could sense that Watanabe Yuu wasn't very fond of such occasions, and he probably wanted it to end as soon as possible.

"Can I take a picture?" Watanabe Yu stood up and looked at Yasuhara Risa.

"What picture?"

Risa Yasuhara didn't understand what Yuu Watanabe meant.

"Show your parents the photo of the certificate of commendation."

"No problem at all."

The principal nodded without thinking.

Such a request is perfectly normal.

"The certificate of commendation is over there on the desk, go take a picture of it."

He turned around and pointed to his desk.

Then, as if he suddenly remembered something, he gave Watanabe Yu a questioning look, "How about, if you're willing, take another photo with this old man like me.

"The kind where you hold the certificate of commendation and I stand next to you?"

He thought this would make Watanabe Yu's parents happier.

As parents, we always hope that our children will be valued and respected wherever they go.

"Then I'm sorry to trouble you."

Watanabe Yu did not refuse and agreed.

With the help of Risa Yasuhara, the two quickly took the photos.

I have to say that although it was taken with a mobile phone, the effect is quite realistic.

It feels like receiving recognition.

"Well, I'll be leaving first. Goodbye, Principal, Mr. Yasuhara."

After putting away his phone, Watanabe Yu said goodbye.

What needs to be done has been done, and the gold coins have been obtained, so it is natural for him to leave.

"See you."

The principal nodded, smiled gently, and waved at him.

Risa Yasuhara glanced at him and nodded casually as a response.

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"This little guy is interesting."

As the door closed with a click, the principal gradually relaxed, chuckled and shook his head.

"You think so, too?"

Risa Yasuhara maintained sufficient respect for the principal.

She wasn't stupid enough to call someone Lao Deng in front of others.

"He's worldly-wise, but not too smooth to be annoying, and his words are quite interesting." The principal paused, "The most important thing is that he's very calm, and he hasn't been nervous since he came in.

“This is quite rare.”

He had met many students who were either extremely nervous or extremely polite when talking to him. There were very few who were as familiar with the subject as Watanabe Yu.

"Of course, there is another point. This little guy is very polite." The principal paused and pointed at Yasuhara Risa meaningfully, "Unlike you, who calls your grandfather who grew up with you "Old Deng" behind his back."

Although he had never understood the meaning of the word, he could roughly feel from the literal meaning that the mocking meaning was the majority.

However, he doesn't really mind this.

"…That was just, uh, to express my affection for you!"

Risa Yasuhara made an excuse.

"Next Friday, the school will hold a general assembly. We are currently waiting for a freshman representative to give a speech." The principal paused for a moment. "Afterwards, ask the little guy if he has any intention to do so."

He really wanted to let Watanabe Yu go on stage and give a speech.

He wanted to see if this little guy could chat and laugh calmly in such an occasion.

"You think so highly of him?"

Risa Yasuhara understood the hidden meaning in his words and looked at the old man with some surprise.

There are not many people he can value.

After graduating from school, those people achieved success just as he had expected.

"Yes." The principal rubbed his nose and sighed helplessly, "Also, Risa, your father called me and asked you to go back this week."

“…I can’t hear you.”

Risa Yasuhara covered her ears, shook her head, and stood up.

She was too lazy to go back and listen to her father's nagging.

"Anyway, I got it across."

The principal shrugged and waved at Risa Yasuhara, signaling her to leave quickly.

He was truly helpless about his old friend's granddaughter.

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