312: Chapter 312 Qin Chuan flipped the table.

So many parents delivering meals!

The key issue was that the school gates were not open; they remained closed even during the midday lunch break. Fortunately, the gates were of the barred type, allowing parents to pass meals to the students inside through the gaps.

The scene inside the school was quite a spectacle. Near the gate, it was packed with students eating. After receiving the meals delivered by their parents, they would stand or squat right there to eat, finish quickly, and then hand the empty bowls back to their parents waiting outside.

Seeing this scene, Qin Chuan felt an inexplicable sense of heaviness.

Xiao Zhao couldn't help but ask, "Excuse me, parent, why go through the trouble of delivering meals? Doesn't the school have a cafeteria?"

The parent replied disdainfully, "The food in the school cafeteria? Even dogs wouldn't eat it!"

Another parent added, "The school cafeteria food is not only unpalatable and lacking in any nutrition, but the portions are also tiny. Eight students have to share a single dish. Our children are growing; we'd rather tire ourselves out than let them suffer."

Xiao Zhao continued, "Why doesn't the school open its gates at noon? Day students who live nearby could easily go home for lunch."

A parent replied mockingly, "You'll have to ask the school leadership about that."

Although there seemed to be many parents delivering meals, they were in the minority. Most parents either lacked the time and energy or lived too far away, leaving them no choice but to let their children eat in the school cafeteria.

After asking a few simple questions, the situation reported by that student's parent was basically confirmed. Qin Chuan wanted to see the inside of the school even more, so he waved his hand and said, "Let's go, we're going in."

The main school gate was closed, but there was a small side gate that could be used. However, there was a security guard stationed there, and entry was restricted to teachers or those with special circumstances.

Xiao Zhao, being a local expert, made up a quick excuse, and the two of them successfully entered the campus. The first thing they saw was the school convenience store.

So many people!

Business was booming; it was packed with students buying things. Qin Chuan walked over, took a look, and his expression twitched.

The prices—they really dared to charge this much.

A bottle of mineral water costs two yuan outside, but here it was five. Cola is three yuan outside, but here it sold for eight. Instant noodles in a cup cost four and a half yuan outside, but here they were absurdly priced at twelve. A small bun, which usually costs around one yuan outside, was sold here for three.

This was the only convenience store in the entire school; there were no other options. With two to three thousand students at the First High School, they all had to buy things here, so business was bound to be good.

Qin Chuan only took one look, and his heart filled with anger. The school leadership was truly unscrupulous. He decided to go check the cafeteria; the students hadn't finished eating yet, and it was peak lunchtime.

Upon entering the cafeteria, Qin Chuan was shocked.

The cafeteria was large, filled with rows of dining tables. Eight students sat at each table, and only one dish was served per table—a small stainless steel basin filled with shredded potatoes. It was obvious there was no nutrition or oil in it, and as for meat, there was none to be seen.

The students must have been starving, as they were wolfing down their food. The staple food consisted of two very small steamed buns.

How could anyone be full from that?

If they couldn't get full, what could they do? They had no choice but to go to the convenience store to buy food, even if the prices were outrageously expensive. What other choice did they have?

The school leadership like this really deserves to be executed!

Qin Chuan had already decided; he must severely punish the school's principal. Execution might be impossible, but ensuring he spent the rest of his life in prison was certainly possible.

The first floor was where students ate, while the second floor was clearly for the teachers.

Upon going up to the second floor, the situation was completely different. The quality of the food was much better, with over a dozen dishes to choose from. The teachers were eating, and there was plenty of every type of staple food.

There seemed to be private dining rooms on the side as well.

Qin Chuan had excellent hearing and could hear bursts of laughter coming from the private room; clearly, there were quite a few people eating inside.

He would go and see if it was the school's leadership.

Qin Chuan pushed the door open. The private room was nicely decorated with carpet on the floor and a large, luxurious round table where about a dozen people were seated.

The meal was lavish, with the table almost completely covered in dishes. The alcohol was top-tier—they were actually drinking Wuliangye. Sitting at the head of the table was a middle-aged fat man with a fleshy face and big ears, looking every bit the official. He was likely a government official.

Seeing Qin Chuan and Xiao Zhao push the door open, the people inside all looked over simultaneously, then froze for a moment because no one recognized them.

Principal Wang Xingbao, the principal of the First High School, looked displeased and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you people? Who let you in?"

Qin Chuan countered, "Which one of you is the leadership of the First High School?"

Principal Wang Xingbao put on an authoritative air and said, "I am Principal Wang Xingbao of the First High School, and this is Vice Principal Fu Huaquan. Can't you see we are entertaining important guests? Close the door and get out immediately."

Instead of leaving, Qin Chuan took two steps forward, fixed his gaze on the middle-aged fat man at the head of the table, and asked in a deep voice, "Are you from the Education Bureau?"

The fat man glanced at Qin Chuan disdainfully, "That's right. I am the Deputy Director of the District Education Bureau, surname Wei. Do you have business with me?"

Qin Chuan looked solemn, pointed at them, and said, "You are here feasting and drinking, while the students below are eating scraps. How can you even stomach the food!"

The more he spoke, the angrier he became, and Qin Chuan directly flipped the table over.

Crash!

It was a scene of chaos, with food, broken plates, and saucers scattered all over the floor.

No one had expected this. Principal Wang Xingbao was stunned for a moment, but once he realized what happened, his face turned red with rage. He pointed at Qin Chuan and shouted sternly, "You're courting death! No matter who you are, I will kill you today!"

Always talking about "killing" people—was this appropriate? Was this something a middle school principal should say?

Qin Chuan rarely lost his temper, but today was an exception. He truly couldn't control himself; anyone with a conscience would likely be unable to suppress the anger in their heart.

"Smack!" He slapped Principal Wang Xingbao across the face.

"How did someone like you become a principal!"

"Xiao Zhao, make the call. Tell the Vice Mayor of Xizhou City in charge of education to come and take a look. Call now, do it immediately!"

Perhaps sensing the aura radiating from Qin Chuan, the middle-aged fat man felt a sense of foreboding and mustered his courage to speak.

"Leader, may I ask your surname and which department you are from?"

Xiao Zhao said, "This is Director Qin of the Central Inspection Team, and I am from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Here are my credentials!"

The fat man took Xiao Zhao's credentials with both hands and glanced at them. Cold sweat poured down his body, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.

Damn it, why am I so unlucky? I just came down for an inspection, and Principal Wang Xingbao insisted on dragging me to dinner to butter me up. I never expected to run into something like this.

He returned the credentials to Xiao Zhao with both hands and hurriedly said, "Section Chief Zhao, I... I, this has nothing to do with me..."

Xiao Zhao ignored him completely, picked up his phone, and dialed the number of Chen Yongshu, the Vice Mayor of Xizhou City in charge of education.