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Chapter 133 Commendation
University professors are probably the most influential people in society that they will ever encounter in their lifetime, and that statement is absolutely true.

Lin Mo couldn't help but marvel at how powerful the seemingly unremarkable old lady's connections were; even their school's principal had to call her "senior sister."

Of course, what he didn't know was that it was precisely because of this relationship that Professor Mu chose their ordinary second-tier university after retirement.

Firstly, it's close to home, and secondly, the principal of their school personally invited her more than once before she chose to come here. Otherwise, given Professor Mu's status in academia, countless universities would have wanted to rehire her.

Don't think that rehiring a talent like Professor Mu has no impact on the school. You should know that this is a reflection of the school's faculty strength. If Principal Tang hadn't kept persuading her with the excuse that her junior colleague was suffering and difficult, she might not have come.

Fortunately, she's already this age and doesn't want to cause any more trouble; she's just here to retire.

After a lifetime of fighting in academia, can't I finally enjoy myself?

Let's put it this way: at her age, even the police have a hard time managing her. If something happens, she just sits on the ground, and even Uncle Hat has to smile and beg for her safety, afraid that something might happen to this old lady.

It's fair to say that this elderly woman, with her status and age, is practically a hexagonal warrior with all her buffs stacked up. As long as she doesn't want to, she hardly needs to care about other people's opinions; she can simply live happily.

"This is my student, Xiaolin, and this is the vice principal."

"This is the vice dean, and this is my student."

"Your department head, by the way, what's your name again? This is my student, Xiao Lin."

Inside the small auditorium, besides the principal, there were only the leaders of their college and department. Lin Mo followed behind the old lady, calling out to various people, but he didn't recognize any of them.

At this moment, Professor Mu felt like a sect patriarch who had opened the gates of heaven for his disobedient disciple, constantly mentioning Lin Mo's status as his student in front of outsiders, just to make his future path easier and at least prevent him from being looked down upon.

She even introduced some people she wasn't very familiar with. You should know that the old lady is not usually good at communicating, but she was incredibly skilled at doing these things.

Throughout her many years of teaching, she has done this many times before, expanding her students' networks, simply to make their future paths easier.

This also shows that the old lady really likes Lin Mo.

The main reason is that Lin Mo is about the same age as her grandchildren, and coincidentally, none of the old lady's children are around. She has finally found someone she likes, so naturally she has to protect him.

Soon, Lin Mo got to know all the important people in the room briefly, and the official media set up their cameras to record the event.

Meanwhile, four or five people walked in from the other side of the small auditorium. The one in the lead was a man who was holding a brocade banner in his hand.

"This is Lin Mo, the student who drove the excavator to rescue people. This is the family member of the rescued mother and daughter."

A staff member explained from the side.

Upon hearing this, the man quickly stepped forward, handing over the banner while simultaneously bending his knees.

"Thank you for saving my wife and baby! Thank you!"

Seeing this, Lin Mo was stunned. His knees buckled and he almost knelt down himself. Fortunately, the school leaders rushed over and pulled them both up.

"No need, really no need, you're too kind. Besides, I wasn't the only one who saved people."

Lin Mo quickly explained that he had never seen such a scene before. After all, in the eyes of the Chinese, kneeling to express gratitude is the most important etiquette, and one cannot accept it without a great favor.

Of course, this was a tremendous favor to the man, since he had saved his wife and daughter.

The man had dark skin and appeared to be a manual laborer with little education, but his simple and honest nature made this the only way he could express his gratitude.

After getting up, the man continued to express his gratitude, his voice choked with emotion. He couldn't imagine losing both his wife and daughter at the same time, so he could only keep saying thank you, holding Lin Mo's arm tightly and unwilling to let go.

The entire scene was captured on camera. In the end, Lin Mo accepted the banner that read "Heroic Act," and the two took a photo together in front of the media and other witnesses.

Then the school leaders went on stage one by one for a group photo, saying it was for publicity purposes, and they even hung a red banner around Lin Mo's neck.

It says Jiangning University of Science and Technology, Award for Righteous and Courageous Acts
There was also an honorary certificate personally awarded by the principal, along with a plaque that read "award of 27800 yuan".

Inside the auditorium, Lin Mo stood at the front of the stage, facing school leaders, media workers, and some student council members.

Principal Tang then announced to the camera the various awards bestowed upon him, and decided to issue a school-wide commendation. Meanwhile, enthusiastic applause frequently rang out in the small auditorium.

To be honest, Lin Mo felt like he was just there to go through the motions. He didn't even have to speak on stage; he just had to take pictures with the certificate and the sign that said the prize money was 27800 yuan. After the whole process, his face was practically frozen from smiling.

Simply put, this is a publicity campaign. Society needs such role models, the media needs such positive news, and schools need such positive influence. As for Lin Mo, just keep your certificate; after all, the bonus won't be paid out immediately.

It was almost noon before the process was finally completed.

Principal Tang walked over and patted him on the shoulder, his face beaming like a chrysanthemum: "Good, good, Lin did a very good job this time. Today you are facing the media, but in a couple of days at the welcome party, the school has decided to let you speak on stage. We will promote you well then. Go back and prepare for it in the next couple of days."

Clearly, the preparations were somewhat rushed this time. Principal Tang was not satisfied; this small auditorium only had so many people. He had to make a big show in front of the entire school.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo felt a wave of dizziness. Another one? Besides, he was socially anxious. There weren't many people in the small auditorium today, and he was already nervous enough. If he had to speak in front of the entire school, it would be no different from taking his life.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Professor Mu beside him.

"Hey, that's enough already. We've given you almost everything, why are you still making us do work?"

Also, forget about the bonus, but you need to try to get me some more awards from the city, as well as some other social awards, especially certificates of honor, titles of outstanding individuals, and the like.

"Xiaolin is too young to understand these things, don't try to fool me with this."

After receiving his pleading look, the old lady decisively took action. In short, she would not give him the benefits he was entitled to, but she would not do any work.

You've already cooperated with the school once; do you really expect them to work for you for free and promote your business again and again? Absolutely not.

Moreover, this was only a school-sponsored award. You should know that there are various awards and bonuses from the community, and these all need to be coordinated. Even some internal school awards can be negotiated.

After hearing this, Principal Tang smiled wryly. His dear senior sister really didn't give him any face at all.

“Then let Xiao Lin have a separate interview later, okay? Our city’s Jiangning Daily wants to know more about his rescue process. As a unit in the same city, we have to cooperate with their work, right?” Principal Tang said.

Upon hearing this, Professor Mu nodded. She naturally knew that some things were unavoidable, and all she could do was to secure the best possible outcome for Lin Mo within the school and avoid unnecessary trouble.

"Okay, but you have to do your best to get the rest of the rewards and get them implemented as soon as possible," Professor Mu nodded in agreement.

Principal Tang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "No problem, this is my duty. How could I let your prized student suffer a loss?"
"Xiao Lin, go and get ready. Don't worry, your teacher and I are here."

Lin Mo glanced gratefully at Professor Mu, then said, "Yes, Principal, I'll go prepare right away."

"Teacher, thank you for your help!"

"Don't worry about the trouble, just go. Oh, and find some time to come home with me. My wife keeps talking about you, saying your medicine is almost finished." Professor Mu waved his hand dismissively.

"Okay, I'll visit you another day. Thank you for your concern, teacher."

Lin Mo expressed his gratitude, but also felt somewhat ashamed. He hadn't even thought of sending a message to Professor Li; it was a complete blunder.

"Wait, what did you call him?"

Just as he was about to leave, the old lady asked in confusion.

"Oh, Professor Li told me to call him 'teacher' when I went to the hospital last time."

Upon hearing this, the old lady's forehead veins bulged, and she spat out:

"He's no teacher at all. From now on, you're to call him Old Li, you hear me!"

Lin Mo:
In the end, he didn't dare to reply and ran away quickly. He absolutely dared not call out to Old Li. You two should sort out your own affairs!

After Lin Mo left, the old lady was so angry that she was panting heavily. Her husband had actually stolen her student's place. How could this be!

"Senior sister, what's your relationship with this Xiao Lin?" Tang Xuehai asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Professor Mu glanced at him and said, "My wife wants to take him on as her last disciple, but I disagree."

Principal Tang: ? ? ?

(End of this chapter)