Just then, Su Xiaotian, surrounded by people, suddenly heard the system prompt that her points had increased by three thousand.
Su Xiaotian was very confused by this.
She hadn't done anything significant at the moment, and her brothers at home likely hadn't achieved much either. Why had her points suddenly increased?
Su Xiaotian would never have imagined that it was because of her words, which had led everyone to help a lost young man get back on the right path.
Therefore, the system judged Su Xiaotian as having taught through example and rewarded her with three thousand points.
The ticket seller, witnessing this scene, was moved to tears.
In this world, no matter when, bad people exist. Fortunately, even though there are bad people, there are also good people!
Moreover, good people far outnumber bad people.
Soon, the commotion here alerted the police station.
The railway police initially thought there was a disturbance, but upon investigation, they found themselves witnessing such a touching scene.
"Teacher Shen, everyone's intentions are known, but this is the ticket counter. Your gathering here is affecting other people's ticket purchases," said a police officer in his forties, trying to persuade the crowd.
"Yes, everyone, please go about your business. Don't delay your journey," Shen Zizhen also cupped his hands and bowed to everyone.
Eventually, the crowd gradually dispersed, and Shen Zizhen, holding a large pile of food, let out a sigh of relief.
Su Sanggong and Su Xiaotian, looking at the slightly disheveled group, couldn't help but laugh.
"To be so highly regarded by so many people for the first time in my life, I never thought it would be a burden!" Shen Zizhen also smiled, his smile filled with contentment.
People often say that praise from oneself is not as valuable as praise from others. He, Shen Zizhen, felt his life had been worthwhile.
"Teacher Shen, there's still some time before the train departs. Why don't you come to our office for a while?" Officer Liu, the railway policeman in his forties, smilingly invited Shen Zizhen to his office.
Having someone like him sit in his office for a while would be enough to brag about for half a lifetime.
Shen Zizhen said, "I have two friends waiting outside, so I won't be coming to your office. However, I'd like to ask where I can find a telephone at the station, as I need to make a call to Beijing."
Shen Zizhen spoke with great kindness, showing no arrogance, which made him very likable.
"I have one in my office. How about this, you come to my office to make the call, and let these two young comrades take me to find your friends?" Old Liu smilingly proposed his idea.
Shen Zizhen thought about it and agreed. He had originally planned to treat An Rongxue and An Ronghua to a meal, but given the current situation, it seemed impractical. If the incident from earlier were to happen again, it would truly be troublesome.
"Thank you very much for your help, comrade." Shen Zizhen, amenable to the suggestion, followed him to the police station's duty room.
Shen Zizhen and Su Xiaotian stayed in the police station's duty room to make the call.
Meanwhile, Old Liu, led by Su Sanggong, went outside to look for the friends.
Su Xiaotian had expected the call to be to her Aunt Taohua, but it turned out to be to Peking University.
On the phone, Shen Zizhen briefly explained their situation and earnestly inquired about the dates of Peking University's midterm exams.
He knew that the school's approval of Su Xiaotian's leave was already a great concession. If Su Xiaotian's midterm exam results were simply missing, the school might genuinely have her repeat the year.
To his surprise, the principal on the other end of the line was very accommodating, stating that the school had already discussed it and that if Su Xiaotian could not return to school in time, she would be given an opportunity to retake the exams.
Furthermore, he mentioned that Su Xiaotian's return would only cause her to miss the first exam, and she could participate in all others as scheduled.
The phone call was expensive, and Shen Zizhen felt embarrassed to ask for too many details. Upon hearing this news, he finally felt relieved.
"Xiaotian, it's good, it's good. Your principal said that when we return, you'll only miss the first exam, and you can participate in all the others as scheduled."
Having said this, Shen Zizhen remembered another very important issue.
"Xiaotian, we've been away for such a long time, and you haven't been attending classes. It's your second year, and you have many major courses, right? Will you be able to pass the exams just like this?"
After all, Xiaotian had been a top student since she started school. If she were to miss this opportunity and be unable to pass the exams normally, wouldn't it be detrimental to her? Su Dan Novel Network.
Su Xiaotian quickly comforted Shen Zizhen, "Uncle Shen, I'm very smart. I've already studied the material carefully. I can't guarantee I'll get excellent grades, but I can still aim for the top three."
Shen Zizhen: "..."
If the top three weren't considered excellent, what kind of grades would be?
The top three, an achievement many people dreamed of, yet in Xiaotian's eyes, it was something to be looked down upon?
"Then I'm relieved!"
Ultimately, Shen Zizhen could only respond in this manner.
As they were talking, they saw Su Sanggong and Old Liu, along with a junior police officer and An Rongxue, carrying bags of rice into the room.
"Teacher Shen, please trouble these two police comrades to help carry this rice later. Ronghua and I will be heading back now."
An Rongxue had expected to see Teacher Shen off on the train, but they were parting ways like this.
Shen Zizhen nodded, "Rongxue, thank you for your help during this time. Secretary Du promised to help resolve Xiao Shu's issue, but I'm afraid it won't be resolved that quickly, so you'll have to take care of him for a while longer."
"It's our duty, Teacher Shen. Please go back with peace of mind. I will take good care of Xiao Shu," An Rongxue said with a determined smile, though his heart ached.
After seeing An Rongxue off, Shen Zizhen felt a bit uneasy. It was a regret that he couldn't treat his brothers to a meal or arrange accommodation for them.
"Teacher Shen, are you worried that this big brother won't have a place to stay tonight?" Old Liu seemed to have guessed Shen Zizhen's thoughts and asked with a smile.