Two weeks have passed since the school was haunted.
For the past two weeks, the school has been peaceful, and no similar paranormal events have occurred.
The school also issued a notice to inform teachers and students.
The so-called "haunting incident" in Building 17 was due to a problem with the magnetic field of that dormitory building. It was not actually haunted as everyone thought. Now, the school has completely resolved this issue, so teachers and students should not feel any psychological pressure and should trust science!
Teachers and students have differing opinions on the school's announcement.
Some people scoffed, believing that the school was talking nonsense and trying to cover things up. Most of these people had directly or indirectly experienced ghost stories, such as Zeng Jingxue and Xiao Chen.
There are also some staunch atheists who believe that the ghost stories are just rumors, and that there must be ghosts in the world. They highly praise the school for clarifying the facts by refuting the rumors.
However, the school returned to its former state, with students going about their business as usual, creating a peaceful and prosperous scene.
Zhang Yuan waited a week but did not receive the promised 20,000 yuan reward from the school. He called Ruan Xiangyu and was told that the money had been reported to the school, but the principal disagreed, so the money could not be released.
The implication is that if you want money, you have to go to the principal yourself!
Zhang Yuan was indignant about this.
The school is trying to take advantage of us and then leave us with nothing!
Although Zhang Yuan still had 30,000 yuan, it was earned through hard work selling Foundation Establishment Pills!
30,000 yuan seems like a lot, but after deducting the 10,000 yuan tuition for the next academic year, and fixed expenses such as 2,400 yuan rent and 1,000 yuan living expenses each month, it won't last long.
Therefore, Zhang Yuan has always suffered from anxiety about not having enough money.
He put in a lot of effort in dealing with the school ghost incident. If it weren't for his righteous intervention, that black cat might still be causing trouble for people.
After much deliberation, Zhang Yuan decided to go to the principal in person to see if he could get the money back.
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In the afternoon, the sun shone brightly, and birds chirped and twittered in the woods.
Zhang Yuan walked across the green avenue and arrived at the school's administration building.
Principal's Office.
The glass windows were clean and bright, and the aroma of tea wafted from the desk.
Zhang Tangjin was sitting by the window, fiddling with a newly bought wristwatch.
The afternoon sun shone through the glass, making the office feel warm and cozy.
Zhang Tangjin is holding an exquisite watch worth tens of thousands of yuan. The case is made of stainless steel and 18K gold, and the strap is made of alligator leather.
He gently stroked the sapphire-like watch, feeling comfortable and happy.
Knock knock knock~!
There was a knock on the door.
Principal Zhang put down his crossed legs, carefully put away his expensive watch, and then said, "Please come in!"
A simply dressed student walked in through the door.
Zhang Tangjin looked at the short-haired boy standing in the doorway with a puzzled expression: "Who are you?"
"I am Zhang Yuan, a student in the Chinese Department of the School of Humanities and Philosophy!"
"Zhang Yuan?"
"That sounds familiar, like I've heard it somewhere before?"
"Is there something you need?"
Principal Zhang sat up straight and spoke with an air of authority, showing some displeasure at Zhang Yuan for interrupting his admiration of the watch.
"I'm here to collect the reward for exorcising the ghost!"
Zhang Yuan stated his purpose directly.
Zhang Tangjin paused for a moment, then seemed to remember.
Previously, Ruan Xiangyu had told him about a student named Zhang Yuan, saying that his ancestors had been in this line of work. In the end, it was this student named Zhang Yuan who took action, and indeed, no other supernatural events occurred at the school afterward!
Zhang Tangjin's eyes darted around, but he was thinking about how to get rid of Zhang Yuan.
Seeing Zhang Yuan still standing at the door, Zhang Tangjin changed his expression and smiled at Zhang Yuan, saying, "Zhang Yuan, please come in and sit down."
Zhang Yuan walked in, curiously looking around the principal's office.
Spacious, comfortable, and luxurious!
After sitting down, Zhang Yuan and Zhang Tangjin looked at each other and slowly said: I have taken care of the school's haunting issue. As agreed, the school should give me 20,000 yuan.
Please have Principal Zhang pay the money.
Zhang Tangjin glanced around and said, "You should have seen the school notice, right?"
I watched it!
However, you wouldn't expect to fob me off with a mere notice, would you?
Zhang Yuan also said with a smile.
Regarding the school being haunted, the parties involved, Zeng Jingxue, Xiao Chen, and even teacher Zhang Chunlei, can all testify. I don't think the school would renege on its payment!
Zhang Tangjin smiled awkwardly, then said, "Of course not, but there's something you might not know, Zhang Yuan."
\"What's up?\"
"This money should have been given to you a long time ago, but according to the finance department's regulations, expenses involving paranormal events are not reimbursable, so the money has not been given to you!"
I only found out about this later!
I am very sorry for this!
Zhang Yuan was cursing inwardly!
However, he didn't quite believe the principal's words. If it really couldn't be reimbursed, then what was the point of the school posting notices to have someone exorcise ghosts in the first place?
Moreover, such a large school, can't they even come up with a mere 20,000 yuan?
He probably thinks I'm easy to bully just because I'm a student!
Zhang Yuan thought to himself.
Seeing Zhang Yuan's grim expression, Zhang Tangjin comforted him, "Don't worry, the school will give you an explanation for this!"
"I've already given the instructions. The school will give you a certificate of merit as a commendation, and they'll also add some credits to your grade at the end of the semester! I heard that you don't pay much attention in class, Zhang. If you don't get enough credits, graduating might be a problem!"
Zhang Tangjin still spoke with a smile.
Zhang Yuan's heart skipped a beat.
Principal Zhang has figured out everything about me! So, he wants to exchange a certificate for a 20,000 yuan reward? That's a really good plan!
Seeing Zhang Yuan's sour face and silence, Zhang Tangjin felt a little uneasy. This guy in front of him could exorcise ghosts! He might even attract ghosts himself!
If I refuse, will he secretly sabotage me or cast a curse on me?
The more Zhang Tangjin thought about it, the more likely it seemed. So, steeling himself, he said, "How about this? I'll personally give you another 2000 yuan as a reward, to thank you for your contributions to Tongcheng University."
After Zhang Tangjin finished speaking, he opened the drawer, took out a stack of money, and placed it on the table.
"Here's 2000 yuan!"
"Please click."
Zhang Yuan's heart sank!
20,000 has become 2,000! That's not even enough for him to pay a month's rent.
Seeing that Zhang Yuan remained silent and his brows were trembling, Zhang Tangjin was unsure of Zhang Yuan's thoughts. However, he feigned composure and pretended to be angry, saying sternly, "If Zhang Yuan doesn't want it, then pretend I said nothing!"
As he spoke, he tried to take back the 2,000 yuan on the table!
Zhang Yuan cursed the stingy principal in his heart.
2000 yuan isn't a lot, but it's still money! Why not take it?
So, with lightning speed, he reached out and slammed his palm down on the money on the table!
Zhang Tangjin felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders.
Zhang Yuan stuffed the money into his pocket, patted the outside of the pocket to make sure the money was safe, then stood up and muttered to himself, "Oh well, consider it doing the school a good deed!"
Then he turned and left the principal's office.
After Zhang Yuan left, Zhang Tangjin took out a brown paper bag from another drawer under his desk. Inside the brown paper bag were two bundles of brand-new banknotes.
A total of 20,000 yuan!
He made up all sorts of nonsense about financial management regulations and personal funds; he was simply unwilling to give a student money.
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