What's wrong with me, a school principal, listening to students' suggestions?

"It's built."

Lin Yucai answered very decisively.

Xu Wei's eyes flickered.

The cameraman subtly followed half a step forward.

In these kinds of interviews, the other party will usually beat around the bush and say, "It's not what you think."

As a result, the principal immediately admitted it.

"So, the report is true?"

"If he meant 'built an esports arena,' then that's true."

"If he meant 'illegal internet cafes,' that's not true."

Lin Yucai looked at the camera, his tone calm.

"Reporter Xu, there's no point in just giving an explanation. I'd rather take you to see it directly."

Xu Wei had prepared a series of questions, but the other party's words completely disrupted her rhythm.

But this may not necessarily be a bad thing.

A simple camera shot of the scene is far more effective than any verbal argument.

"Alright, then please lead the way, Principal Lin."

The group headed straight to the e-sports arena.

"Principal Lin, many parents are worried that schools should be places for learning, not places that encourage playing games."

What do you think of this kind of criticism?

On the way, Xu Wei continued to press for answers.

"That's normal," Lin Yucai replied as he walked, "but I'd like to ask something in return..."

"If students are already interested in games, should schools simply ban them, or incorporate it into the rules and guide them? Which approach is more responsible?"

"But games can easily lead to student addiction."

"So we set up a threshold."

"What are the requirements?"

"There are requirements for grades, rankings, discipline, and duration."

You'll see in a bit.

Xu Wei frowned.

This is quite different from the "principal spoiling students" scenario she had imagined.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the e-sports arena, Lin Yucai pushed open the door and went inside.

The interview team paused for a moment as soon as they entered.

The first floor has a large space.

Dark gray walls, black anti-static flooring.

Eighty Alienware computers were neatly arranged in an environment that was more impressive than many high-end e-sports hotels.

But what truly made Xu Wei stop was not the equipment.

It's the rules on the wall.

An entire wall was covered with rules.

Regulations on the Management of Esports Arenas

Conditions for obtaining experience vouchers.

Weekly Test Score Registration Form.

Regulations on Deduction of Points and Banning from Entry for Violations.

Daily time-limited usage system.

Weekly physical training requirements.

She walked over and looked at them one by one.

The closer you look, the more subtle the expression on your face becomes.

"For all students to enter the esports arena, they must either pass all their subjects that week or improve their ranking by more than ten places?"

"right."

"Each session should not exceed two hours?"

"right."

"No more than once per person per week?"

That's how it is right now.

"If there are issues such as classroom misconduct, absenteeism, or persistently unpaid assignments, will the student be disqualified?"

"right."

"And this..." Xu Wei pointed to the bottom line, "After finishing the game, you have to complete half an hour of physical training?"

"That's true."

"Why is there still physical training?" Xu Wei turned to look at him.

"Sitting around playing games for too long without exercising will ruin your back first," Lin Yucai said with a smile.

Some members of the interview team had already started exchanging glances.

This is definitely not the scenario they envisioned.

Normally, these so-called "e-sports arenas" should be filmed to convey a sense of indulgence.

But now, looking at it, let alone indulgence, the threshold is as high as an elite study room.

Not far away, several students were swiping their cards to enter the museum under the guidance of their teacher.

The cameraman immediately followed and filmed.

In the video, students first show their experience vouchers, then sign their names, and register their class and grades.

The teacher on duty checked and confirmed that everything was correct before allowing them to enter.

The entire process was so standardized that it didn't feel like an internet cafe; it felt more like a laboratory.

"Why were you allowed in?" Xu Wei asked one of the students.

The person being asked was a thin boy in his first year of high school. He was a little nervous in front of the camera, but he still answered honestly.

"I passed both math and English this week, and my class ranking improved by twelve places."

Did you used to enjoy playing video games?

"like."

"If the school gives you the opportunity to play games, wouldn't you want to play even more and not want to study?"

"No, because you can't get in if you don't study." The boy shook his head quickly.

One of the interviewers couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

This logic is simple and straightforward, yet it is remarkably effective.

Xu Wei asked two more students, and the answers she received were almost identical.

"I memorized forty more words this week in order to get into the library."

"I missed passing physics by two points last time, and I was so angry that I went back and did two more practice tests."

"My mom used to scold me for playing video games, but now she tells me to finish the test paper first before trying to qualify."

The more the camera focused on them, the more Xu Wei felt something was wrong.

The accusation of "poisoning students" in the anonymous report is untenable.

"Reporter Xu, you've already seen the first floor."

"How about we take a look upstairs too?"

At this moment, Lin Yucai suddenly raised his hand and pointed to the stairs.

Xu Wei followed his gaze.

The construction barriers that used to cover the entrance on the second floor have been removed at some point.

The stairwell was clean and the lights were on.

A thought struck her.

"What's on the second floor?"

Lin Yucai smiled but didn't answer directly.

"You'll find out when you get up there."

The interview team followed them upstairs.

As soon as she reached the corner of the stairs, Xu Wei smelled a very new rubber and machinery smell.

As soon as the door on the second floor opened, the cameraman behind the camera let out a soft "ah".

The entire space suddenly opened up.

There's a whole row of treadmills, exercise bikes, and stair climbers against the wall, a stretching area by the glass window, and thick black floor mats on the floor.

The other side is the strength zone.

Squat rack, Smith machine, bench press bench, dumbbell rack, cable machine – everything is available.

In the middle are medicine balls, battle ropes, kettlebells, and agility ladders.

A line of white characters hung on the wall.

"You need to use your brain when playing games, and you should exercise after playing games."

Xu Wei froze completely.

She was prepared to see things like "hidden private rooms" and "relaxation sofa beds".

What appeared to be right in front of them was an overly professional gym.

And it's not just some random treadmill setup.

This setup, when you really think about it, is more solid than many commercial gyms.

"This is……"

"A physical training area is provided for the e-sports arena."

Lin Yucai stood with his hands in his pockets, speaking as casually as if he were introducing the school's billiards room.

"All students who enter the gym must come up for half an hour of training after finishing their games. The teachers on duty will be watching to make sure everyone is in attendance."

Xu Wei opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know where to start asking.

Having worked in the media for so many years, she has seen many schools constantly talking about "all-round development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor".

This is the first time she's ever seen someone actually manage to combine "playing games" and "physical training" into a complete management system.

"Why did you decide to build this?"

"Because they sit for long periods of time." Lin Yucai pointed downstairs. "Students play e-sports, which relies on their brains and reflexes, but their bodies can't keep up either."

"Let alone e-sports, even ordinary students who sit in classrooms all day are experiencing a decline in physical fitness."

"If you're going to do it, you might as well do it completely."

Xu Wei pressed further: "But many people will feel that you are just trying to justify playing video games."

"I was wrong." Lin Yucai looked at the camera. "I'm not making excuses for playing video games; I'm acknowledging a fact..."

"Students will inevitably come into contact with games, whether through computers, mobile phones, or in real life."