"Zhonghai University?"
Upon hearing these four words, Zhang Tianxing and Zhu Dayong exchanged glances.
Good heavens, they'd saved a teacher from their school. But no, this person was just a recent graduate. So young.
"No need to thank me, my name is Lei Feng!" Zhang Tianxing was in no mood to deal with pleasantries.
Earlier, in the water, he hadn't felt too tired due to the intense adrenaline.
Now that his feet were on solid ground, his entire body ached and his limbs felt weak.
He felt a sense of exhaustion, realizing his small frame needed more exercise.
Just a short time in the water had made him this weary.
The female police officer, seeing his condition, handed Zhang Tianxing a chocolate bar.
"Here you go, hero. This is a personal reward from me."
Afterward, she took out paper and a pen and wrote down her name and phone number.
"This is my name and number. If you need anything in Zhonghai City, feel free to contact me. I can handle most things for you."
Zhang Tianxing reluctantly accepted it, feeling a bit strange.
Seeing his expression, the female officer stuck out her tongue and said, "I'm a very upright person. I simply admire your character. You haven't told me your name yet."
"Officer, you don't need to ask. This is a celebrity recently, Zhang Tianxing. You might not be familiar with the name, but he's the president of the Crayfish Association. Does that clarify things?"
Someone nearby chuckled and extended a hand to Zhang Tianxing. "President Zhang, please don't mind my prying. It's just that you're quite famous. Even if I didn't say anything, everyone knows who you are."
Zhang Tianxing shook his hand, realizing there was no point in hiding now that he'd been recognized.
After all, he had his own selfish motives. Good deeds should be rewarded.
Otherwise, if doing good deeds was merely a duty, it would be detrimental to the development of morality in the long run.
If duties go unrewarded, no one will advocate for them in the future.
Therefore, good deeds should be praised to foster moral development and promote the spread of good deeds.
When good deeds are acknowledged, a positive role model is established, and it becomes clear that good deeds are meant to be praised.
This helps in building a harmonious and honest environment.
"President of the Crayfish Association? So that's why this young man was so heroic. He's the renowned founder of the crayfish industry."
"People say seeing is believing, but I say seeing surpasses hearing. The Crayfish Association, right? Your actions today are worthy of being featured in the China Daily."
"Exactly! President Zhang saved quite a few people today. If not for President Zhang, who knows how many lives would have been lost here."
"President Zhang, did you apply to our Zhonghai University? I know who you are. I'll be waiting for you at Zhonghai University. I teach there."
Zhang Tianxing thanked everyone for their flattering words. It was just a small act of kindness, so why not?
Helping others was a noble quality, and Zhang Tianxing exemplified it perfectly.
Zhang Tianxing surveyed the wreckage on the road. This was a mess. The cars were damaged, and the group would likely have to hitchhike.
The female officer saw Zhang Tianxing and said, "President Zhang, how about this? I'm heading back to the station to file a report. Why don't you and your friends hop in our car? We'll take you to Zhonghai City."
Zhang Tianxing considered it for a moment and nodded his thanks. He still had things to do in Zhonghai City, including shopping and figuring out if Bai Zhi and Yang Wei would work for him.
Yang Wei and Bai Zhi walked over. "President Zhang, we've decided. We'll follow you."
Zhang Tianxing nodded. "Alright, you can start working with me. We'll head to Zhonghai first, and I'll arrange accommodation for you both."
He thought about his three-story house and whether he could partition two dormitory rooms upstairs.
He also needed to consider office supplies, dining tables, and chairs, as these should be prioritized.
Otherwise, the grand opening would be indefinitely postponed.
The beautiful female officer introduced herself. "My name is He Xumei. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"What a good name. '巾帼不让须眉' (Women are no less capable than men). Your name is grand!"
Hearing Zhang Tianxing's compliment, He Xumei's eyebrows curved upwards, and she beamed with joy.
"President Zhang, wait a moment. Can I arrange for someone to interview you?"
Zhang Tianxing was about to refuse such an unreasonable request from He Xumei.
Nowadays, nothing was free; everything had a price.
"Can I advertise? If I can advertise for free, I'll accept any interview."
"Oh, so you mean you won't accept interviews if you can't advertise?"
Zhang Tianxing nodded. Precisely.
He was exhausted. As soon as the tension subsided, his body felt like it was on fire, the soreness indescribable.
After Zhang Tianxing got out of the car and straightened up.
A woman with long, eye-catching legs ran up to him.
This beautiful woman was none other than Xiao Rong'er.
"Zhang Tianxing, President Zhang, I heard you require advertising for an interview, and you won't accept if you can't advertise?"
Damn, it was an acquaintance. Ah, out of the few acquaintances he had, the interviewer was one of them.
Xiao Rong'er smiled. It was the same familiar formula, the same familiar taste, just as natural.
No matter what Zhang Tianxing did, she wouldn't be surprised.
This was because Zhang Tianxing held a very high position in her heart, primarily due to his remarkable achievements.
In other words, if Zhang Tianxing hadn't stayed out of the entertainment industry, he would be a top star by now.
In just three months, Zhang Tianxing had appeared on television and in newspapers more frequently than celebrities.
He had also sparked widespread public discussion, and no one had anticipated Zhang Tianxing's rise from nothing.
From spicy to garlicky, the current success of crayfish had not come easily.
"By the way, President Zhang, I have good news for you. The Zhonghai Municipal Government has decided to award you the title of 'Model of Courageous Actions'."
"Oh, thank you, leaders. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
"Are you sure you don't want the prize money?"
"There's prize money? How much?"
"It's the same as the first prize for the beer competition at your crayfish festival, exactly five thousand yuan."
Hearing this, Zhang Tianxing thought that this was acceptable. At least there was some income; he hadn't done it for nothing.
Zhu Dayong could only sit nearby, feeling a little hurt. "I also contributed, although my contribution was just a tiny bit less."
"Seize the opportunity; it won't come again. Although you didn't win an award for your brave actions, I can still treat you to a meal."
Alas, these people were blind. They all saw Zhang Tianxing as tall and mighty, their hearts fluttering. If this honest and upright supporting leaf (himself) wasn't reported, he wouldn't be a supporting leaf next time; he would be a leading flower with his companions!