Rebirth of a Farmer's Dad

In order to gain more control over the situation, Luo Feng decided to take the initiative to talk to the principal of the county high school about the matter.

This matter isn't that complicated; it can be a big or small issue, depending on how both parties handle it.

Before going, Luo Feng had already decided that if the principal didn't give him face, he would make a scene and let everyone know about it. Anyway, this time their family was in the wrong first, so they had no reason to be unforgiving.

Since he was planning to visit the principal's home, he couldn't be too impolite. Luo Feng specially bought some gifts. Regardless of the final outcome, he still had to observe proper etiquette; it was a Chinese tradition that he had to uphold.

This could be considered the principal's private matter, and Luo Feng felt it wasn't appropriate to go directly to the school to find him. Since he couldn't go to the school, he would have to pay him a visit.

Although he had never had any dealings with this Principal Chen, he still had his second brother, who had originally studied at the county high school.

Luo Feng mentioned this to his second brother, who readily gave him Principal Luo's address. Originally, Luo Feng had planned to take his second brother with him; having someone by his side would give him more courage.

However, the second brother refused Luo Feng's request no matter what, which shows that his high school years must have been accompanied by a painful period.

Since the other party was unwilling to go, Luo Feng naturally wouldn't force them too much. Now that he knew the principal's address, he would simply bring the gifts and pay a visit.

Normally, visits between strangers should involve prior notification, as barging into someone's home like this is considered impolite. However, Luo Feng had no time for such considerations; he simply went to try his luck. If the principal wasn't home, he'd wait for him to return. After all, the principal was in the wrong this time, and he believed the principal wouldn't say anything.

And so, Luo Feng, carrying a bag of gifts, went straight to the principal's house.

Fortunately, Luo Feng wasn't too unlucky; the principal happened to be off duty today and was at home at the moment.

"You must be Principal Chen." Ruofeng knocked on the principal's door and asked when a middle-aged man opened it.

"That's me, I don't know who you are?" the other person replied.

"Hello Principal Chen, I am Luo Feng, I..."

Before Luo Feng could finish speaking, Principal Chen pulled him inside, craning his neck to look around as if to make sure no one was nearby.

"Principal, what's wrong?" Luo Feng couldn't understand why he was so nervous. Of course, whether he really didn't understand or was just pretending to be confused was another matter.

Upon seeing Luo Feng enter, Principal Chen quickly closed the door and asked him, "Did you come alone today?"

"Principal, didn't you see anyone else either?" Luo Feng retorted.

"You're here because of Xiao Chuang, aren't you?" the principal said to Luo Feng, getting straight to the point.

"Haha, it seems you already knew who I was, Principal." Luo Feng chuckled.

"Speaking of you, young man, you're practically a big shot in the county. Luo's business is quite substantial," the principal said in his usual official tone.

"Not at all, it's all thanks to the kindness and support of everyone in the county that I, Luo Feng, am where I am today," Luo Feng said modestly.

"Let's get straight to the point, how do you want to resolve this?" The principal didn't beat around the bush with Luo Feng anymore and went straight to the point.

"That depends on what you mean, Principal," Luo Feng said, staring into the principal's eyes.

"Here's what we'll do. I'll give you some money. Take it and share it with the brothers who were there that day. Consider it my payment for your medical expenses." The principal believed that Luo Feng was only there to make money. He had seen many people like this and they were easy to deal with.

"There were quite a few villagers present that day. Are you planning to use money to shut them all up, Principal?" Luo Feng found the principal's handling of the situation somewhat ridiculous.

"What do you mean? What else do you want? Let me tell you, young people can't be greedy." The principal thought Luo Feng was trying to negotiate and wanted to raise the stakes.

"Haha, Principal, you've misunderstood. That's not what I meant," Luo Feng explained.

"Then tell me, what are you planning to do about this?"

"I've met your young master. He's only sixteen or seventeen years old. It's understandable that he might do some impulsive things out of youthful vigor," Luo Feng said, first expressing his willingness to reconcile.

"You're right. After all, he's still a child. He's young and impetuous, and it's inevitable that he'll do something outrageous." The principal smiled slightly, indicating that there was a possibility of reconciliation.

"Actually, I came here today because there's something I'd like to discuss with you, Principal." Luo Feng got down to business.

"Tell me what you're saying, I'm listening," Principal Chen said, then sat down to wait for Luo Feng to speak.

"I heard that your high school cafeteria is looking for a contractor. Is that true?" Luo Feng asked with a smile.

"What, you want to try it too?"

"I'm also in the restaurant business. Who wouldn't want to make money if there's money to be made?" Luo Feng didn't hide anything at this point and directly expressed his thoughts.

"You want me to help you win this qualification?"

"of course."

"Let me tell you, don't even think about it, there's no way." The principal firmly opposed it.

"Why?" Luo Feng asked, somewhat puzzled.

“I admit that I haven’t disciplined my son properly, and I’m willing to compensate you. But if you’re trying to use this to threaten me and make me sacrifice the entire school’s students, I will definitely not agree.” Principal Chen spoke these words with conviction, and Luo Feng could tell that this was his bottom line.

"I don't want you to choose us as the cafeteria contractor right now. I just want you to give us a chance to try." After listening to Principal Chen's words, Luo Feng felt that he was not a bad person. At least he had a bottom line. So Luo Feng patiently explained to him.

"You really only want one chance?"

"Yes, that's all. Everyone here makes a living with their skills. Whether you get selected or not depends entirely on your skills," Luo Feng replied solemnly.

This is his bottom line. He has always believed that for a chef, skill is paramount, and everything else is completely unimportant. A chef is a craftsman who can only make a living through his skills; other crooked methods are unreliable, and he disdains to exploit such loopholes.

"If what you said today is the truth, then why did you ask County Magistrate H to give you prior notice?" Principal Chen was somewhat puzzled. In his opinion, Luo Feng was not the kind of person who made a living by scheming.

"Of course, it's also for an opportunity. You know I'm a businessman. If I can't make effective use of the resources around me, then I can't be considered a successful businessman." Luo Feng said frankly, without any embarrassment. "Since ancient times, two sails have been hoisted on the river, not for fame but for profit." Businessmen pursue profit; it's the essence of business, and there's no need to hide it.