Lin Li heard this, and the small hotpot in his heart finally settled down. He cheerfully returned to the classroom.

As for the supervising teachers, after some discussion, though the punishment could still be lifted, they felt it wasn’t worth adding a blemish to the record of the first-place student in the grade. They ultimately decided on a less severe punishment.

Once Xue Jian reviewed it and said there were no issues, it was posted on the bulletin board, presenting the scene before us.

"I can only say, although my first-place status in Class Four isn’t worth much, in the school, I’m like a tiny emperor, able to do as I please." Lin Li crossed his arms and let out a mischievous laugh.

The only pity was that everything seemed to end too quickly, and most of the self-heating hotpots went to waste. Many people didn’t get to eat, and now, the progress on task three is at [(18/20)], needing two more to complete.

No big deal, just two more, in the remaining one and a half days, with a little effort, it’ll be done.

Zhou Baowei looked at Lin Li’s smug expression and jokingly cursed, "Damn, you’ve got it all figured out— but on another note, are there any self-heating hotpots left? I’d like a taste too."

Lin Li unexpectedly looked calmly at the two: "Quick question and answer, what ’B’ won’t fly no matter how it’s dressed up?"

Bai Bufan: "Ko-Bee."

"What bee won’t fly?"

"Ko-bee."

"Wha—"

"Kobe."

Watching their conversation, Zhou Baowei sighed.

Your mom.

Who can guard against such sudden deductions of virtue?

"You two, enough! Stop talking about such unvirtuous things," Zhou Baowei angrily said, "Lin Li! I ask you! Are there any self-heating hotpots left? I’d like a taste too! Answer me!"

Lin Li: "?"

What are you getting so righteously indignant about?

Lin Li really couldn’t hold back, but he nodded affectionately, "Yes, yes, kid, not just a taste. After the test tonight, I’ll give you a whole box."

"Thanks, dad, love you," Zhou Baowei immediately grinned obsequiously.

"Alright, you guys can go back."

These two didn’t go to the classroom at noon; they were dragged out of their dorm by Lin Li. Now that the show was over, Lin Li discarded them like old shoes.

Parting ways with the two, Lin Li didn’t rush back to the classroom but first went off campus to get a new batch of goods, working towards the remaining progress of the two tasks.

...

Afternoon.

As lunch break was coming to an end and exams were about to start, Lin Li arrived at Class 20’s door.

There were some unfamiliar faces inside the class; students of Class 20 had not yet left.

But Lin Li didn’t plan to go in. He passed the classroom and reached the staircase.

Quite a few students who weren’t supposed to arrive at the exam halls before the start were gathered here, and upon seeing Lin Li appear, they greeted him excitedly as if seeing their anchor:

"Lin Li! You’re here!"

"I’m here." Lin Li nodded.

"What’s the plan for the afternoon exam? Did you bring the stuff?" Du Hansi asked eagerly.

"Of course." Lin Li patted his bulging backpack, giving everyone a sly smile.

Not showing it here, he led everyone to the stairwell platform on floor 5.5.

"With the morning’s experience, firstly, we can’t eat anything with a strong smell anymore; otherwise, we’re just making things difficult for Teacher Guo. So, I’ve arranged cold skin noodles and cold noodles as the main dish for the afternoon."

Lin Li spoke while taking out boxes of condiments and cold skin noodles and cold noodles.

In truth, although Du Hansi and others were mentally prepared, seeing Lin Li take out these things from his backpack right in front of them was still quite amusing.

"Of course, just these isn’t enough. To give everyone more choices, I also prepared a cake as a dessert to share after the meal."

Lin Li didn’t stop, taking out a cake from his backpack.

"Additionally, for easy communication during the exam, I’ve brought a remote control car. It makes no sound if driven slowly and will serve to deliver our ’parcels’."

"Holy—" Everyone laughed madly; how could such a backpack hold so much? But they all enthusiastically nodded, "Awesome, bro!"

A posture of respecting Lin Li as the anchor.

The task progress didn’t change because this group had completely acknowledged Lin Li in the morning, calling him bro with sincere hearts.

"This time, we must prioritize taking care of the classmates at the front who couldn’t eat in the morning. I need to emphasize this, got it?" Lin Li reminded.

Seeing everyone nod, Lin Li was also pleased.

Then, pointing at the things on the ground, Lin Li spoke gravely:

"OK, now comes the most crucial question, who’ll be the mastermind? My homeroom teacher already scolded me like crazy on WeChat in the morning. If I mess up again, he won’t let me off. I can’t be the mastermind this time."

Several people exchanged looks.

"Sorry, guys, I’m under school surveillance; I can’t be the mastermind."

Pan Yuwen: "I have a severe penalty."

Loyal Du Hansi: "Then I’ll do it, I just have minor penalties. If caught, at most, I’m under school surveillance, not expelled."

Loyal Fang Tianyou: "No need, that’s too risky, I don’t have any penalties; I’ll do it this time."

Everyone immediately engaged in conversation.

The scene was lively and harmonious, completely devoid of any thoughts of evading risk, making Lin Li feel somewhat moved as he nodded.

As everyone gathered wisely together, regardless of age.

"Tianyou, it’s on you then! Take all this and later place it in your exam spot, but no need to act so determined," Lin Li handed the stuff to Fang Tianyou and then looked at another guy: