"Huh? Did we do well?"

Li Ziming asked without much confidence.

They were supposed to protect Feng Mo's future; instead, Feng Mo's future brain almost got sucked out. They were ready to be tossed into the Underwater River by Liu Zheng to eat dirt.

The efforts afterwards were just to earn a few minutes less.

"No."

Liu Zheng replied.

"Then why did you say you would reward us?"

Li Ziming asked, puzzled.

"Based on current information, it wasn't one of those three who framed Feng Mo's future, so your failure to protect her is halved. You reported the information in time, and you completed the tasks given to you during the incident. Plus, you're still students, so your contribution doubles."

"In summary, your good deeds outweigh your failures, so you deserve some rewards."

He concluded.

"Mr. Liu is so wise!"

Li Ziming said excitedly.

Those teachers and parents usually only know how to pick on their mistakes, even if they did something right occasionally; either they would ignore it or ridicule them, never solemnly acknowledging their achievements like Liu Zheng.

If he wasn't unfamiliar with ancient texts, he would loudly proclaim,"Wise lord, Ziming is willing to serve like a loyal horse and dog," and then he'd bow deeply.

"Alright, don't butter me up, go discuss it with your friends."

"Okay, okay."

Li Ziming said.

"By the way, ask your friends if they want to study well."

Liu Zheng thought for a moment and added.

"Huh?"

"What's huh? You know the value of studying, so why not lead your friends to make progress together?"

"It's just that Feng Mo's future isn't convenient to go to school right now; I'll ask Nightingale to tutor you all."

He said.

If Nightingale is too busy alone, they could also call in Niu Ma.

"Then I'll ask them."

Li Ziming listened and felt tempted as well.

Their little group is relatively progressive among the second generation.

After all, Meide Middle School values grades and has relatively strict rules; those who don't want to read books wouldn't come here to study.

The deputy director was so stressed because Li Ziming's grades are considered poor among this group of second-generation kids.

Moreover, Nightingale is pretty, skilled in teaching, and richer than them, making her an attractive tutoring option.

"Do your best to persuade them. If they can get into City First University, there will be a surprise waiting for them."

Liu Zheng said.

Even if he's not in Metropolis by then, Mini People would still take care of them on account of his face.

"I will persuade them well."

Li Ziming promised.

"Hmm."

After hanging up, he dialed Nightingale's number.

"Heard from Sea Girl you cleared Mental Vortex once, impressive."

Nightingale laughed.

"Just a minor achievement, not worth mentioning."

Liu Zheng appeared indifferent.

"Mentioning it makes you proud; what did you get?"

Nightingale asked.

"A piece of equipment that has a probability of replicating one-time Extraordinary Items, but it's limited to excellent quality and below."

He replied without hesitation.

"Much better than what I got last time."

Nightingale's tone had a hint of envy.

"You've also cleared Mental Vortex?"

"Otherwise, would I dare to open a tabletop RPG store?"

Nightingale said proudly.

"Then why don't you take Ace through the 'Land of Chaos'?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Because he's not only bad but exceptionally unlucky. With D100 dice, throwing under 80 would pass, yet he managed to throw above 90 three times in a row."

"Every time we run a campaign together, the great situation I painstakingly construct often gets ruined by him rolling a critical failure; if you were me, would you be willing to take him?"

Nightingale countered.

"But I've already promised to take him through."

He said with a grim face.

"Haha, then I'm really looking forward to seeing if the Dice Goddess prefers you or detests him more."

Nightingale said gleefully.

"We'll see, I don't have time to play with him recently. I called for another matter..."

Liu Zheng told her about the plan to have her tutor Feng Mo's future and Li Ziming's group.

"Speaking of which, when will you fulfill your promise to resolve the matter with my siblings?"

Nightingale asked.

"Do you actually want to get rid of them?"

"Right now, they want to get rid of me."

Nightingale said coldly.

"Alright, prepare yourself, I'll act after I handle a few things."

"If you ditch me again, I'll tell Red Witch you still want to challenge Mental Vortex."

Nightingale threatened.

"Most generous and beautiful Nightingale, I promise I won't ditch you, please have mercy."

He quickly pleaded.

"That's more like it."

Nightingale hung up satisfactorily.

"Alas, indeed, never offend a woman."

Liu Zheng wiped off the cold sweat.

"Where did you go wooing women again?"

Niu Ma pushed the door open.

"Boss, you weren't eavesdropping outside, were you?"

He looked at Niu Ma with eyes that said he was a weirdo.

"Blowing sheep dung talking; I just returned from outside, okay? Did you and that hand agree every time to leave me with those troublesome orders?"

"And get off my bed!"

Niu Ma said angrily.

"Just sat for a bit, why are you so stingy? Where did you deliver takeout?"

Liu Zheng unwillingly stood up and returned to his little stool.

"Mind your own business. You haven't answered my question; where did you go wooing women again?"

Niu Ma pressed.

"No, I just made a phone call to Nightingale."

He replied.