"Haha, caught you, right?"

Zheng Hong: "..."

Zheng Hong couldn't even find words to describe his thoughts anymore.

Still the same phrase.

Could this person really be top of the class?

No, Zheng Hong now felt that this statement was too far-fetched; it should be:

Could this "?" really be top of the class?

"Master Zheng, smoking is prohibited on campus, it's the regulation, please understand." Lin Li saw Zheng Hong was silent, so he spoke seriously again.

"Got it, got it, I really won't smoke anymore, really won't."

Zheng Hong calmed down, picked up the lighter and cigarette from the ground, checked them to make sure they weren't dirty, wiped the cigarette mouth with his fingers, put them back in his pocket, and waved his hand.

Lin Li frowned slightly, thought for a while, then spoke more seriously to Zheng Hong:

"Master Zheng, I'm still a bit skeptical of you. If you really can't resist, you can go outside the school for a cigarette first, then proceed to the logistics office, but you absolutely can't smoke on campus. I plan to follow you to the logistics office to monitor you throughout."

Zheng Hong was dumbfounded.

He suddenly believed it, maybe Lin Li really died of second-hand smoke while pooping in his past life.

...

Lin Li stood at the entrance of the first floor, seeing off Zheng Hong and Liu Feng as they went outside the school.

Every few steps, the two would turn back for a glance, while Lin Li each time smiled and waved farewell.

[Directly persuade cultivators who choose to consume Carefree Powder in prohibited areas a hundred times (1/100)]

The task progress had reached 1.

It didn't change when Zheng Hong waved his hand saying he wouldn't smoke in the bathroom; at that time, Lin Li frowned because the task progress was still [(0/100)].

The moment it increased was when Zheng Hong feigned dejection, then helplessly said he'd go to the school gate for one.

It seems that the task requires successful persuasion.

If the person persuaded only verbally agrees but doesn't take it to heart, the system won't count it.

Moreover, after the progress increase, subsequent persuasion cannot accumulate data.

This somewhat increased the difficulty of completing the task.

Lin Li silently noted this in his heart.

...

At the logistics office.

"Alright, Master Zheng, the process is like this. You just need to sign here, and then bring the replacement parts listed tomorrow to make the change."

The logistics office teacher handed two confirmation slips to Zheng Hong and said.

"Alright." Zheng Hong quickly signed, "Is it done now?"

"Yes, indeed." The logistics office kept one copy, nodded, "Contact me when you arrive tomorrow, I'll open the door for you in advance." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Alright."

Confirming there was nothing else, Zheng Hong and Liu Feng left the logistics office.

"Let's go, back to the company then." Folding the receipt and placing it into his handbag, Zheng Hong said to Liu Feng.

"Wait a moment, Master, I need to use the bathroom." Liu Feng raised his hand.

"I should use it too." Feeling a bit of urgency himself and his lungs itching a bit, Zheng Hong nodded and followed Liu Feng towards the bathroom.

As they neared the restroom, Zheng Hong suddenly halted.

"What's wrong, Master?" Liu Feng asked, puzzled.

Zheng Hong anxiously and cautiously looked at the men's room entrance, his Adam's apple moved, nervously glanced at Liu Feng, and signaled towards the restroom: "Liu Feng, go check if Lin Li is inside."

Liu Feng: "..."

Seeing Zheng Hong's pale face, having heard of Lin Li's actions, Liu Feng lowered his head, already stifling laughter, looking like a cartoon character.

What does once bitten by a snake, ten years afraid of a rope mean.

Developing PTSD.

Is it really necessary?

Nonetheless, to save Zheng Hong's dignity, Liu Feng stifled his laughter and nodded: "Understood, Master, I'll go check."

Liu Feng strode towards the bathroom, couldn't help shaking his head, smiling:

"Master, you can just let ahhh damn Lin Li, you're actually here!!!"

Once Liu Feng's figure disappeared into the bathroom entrance, only Liu Feng's startled cry was heard, and within 2.5 seconds, he staggered out in panic.

Panting heavily as he leaned against the tiled wall, still shocked, he looked at the restroom entrance.

"Lin Li... Lin Li... Master... Lin Li is really there!!"

"Tap, tap."

Lin Li, still wearing a fake smile, slowly walked out, looked at Liu Feng and Zheng Hong, a bit embarrassed, scratched his head: "Hi~"

Zheng Hong remained silent for a long time.

Then he smiled with relief.

Raised his hand: "Hi~"

Goddamn you.

...

[Directly persuade cultivators who choose to consume Carefree Powder in prohibited areas a hundred times (2/100)]

Heading towards the classroom, Lin Li watched the system panel data change and continued summarizing experience in his heart.

"A hundred times don't need to be a hundred different people; the same person can be counted multiple times | But it's not clear yet how long the interval is or what conditions can make it count again."

"The person doesn't need an explicit act of smoking to count for persuasion, just an internal intention and planning to act should suffice."

——The reason for this latter conclusion was when he scared Liu Feng, emerged and exchanged glances with Zheng Hong, the task progress immediately became (2/100).

After a few seconds, Zheng Hong smiled and waved his hand: "Lin Li, I didn't plan to smoke, just came to use the bathroom."

Neither before nor after the progress increase did Zheng Hong take out a cigarette or lighter at all.

With these two new conditions, completing the task difficulty was further reduced.

Lin Li pondered some more, already having some ideas, decided tonight or tomorrow after school, he'd try some field practice.

——Lin Li didn't intend to complete this task in school.

This task requires "face-to-face"; without this requirement, he could have Wang Ze or Du Hansi convey some harsh words to those smoking students, possibly counting towards some data.

But needing to be face-to-face, that's definitely not feasible.

Nor could Lin Li squat in the school restroom waiting for students all day, or squat at Xue Jian during breaks.

Well, the latter, since idleness breeds idleness, doable, but he can't grind out 98 entries from just Xue Jian, can he?

Not that he discovered his conscience and can't bear to do this to Xue Jian, it's a casual task, mainly it's just too slow this way.

As the task doesn't restrict the school grounds, it's better to start with external no-smoking zones.

During the afternoon after school, he can go out and prepare some things.

Of course, weekdays at school, he can pay attention, it's a casual task.

Before he knew it, he reached the entrance of Class Four, Lin Li pushed open the door: "Everyone, your emperor has returned!!"

No verbal response from the classroom.

Chen Tianming's expression was "Where did this idiot come from?".

As for Wang Yuezhi, initially intending to look up, but upon hearing the voice, he didn't bother.

Sigh.

The other day when Lin Li explained to the back row why Xue Jian was looking for him, Wang Yuezhi heard clearly, he then realized Lin Li wouldn't be in the classroom at noon today.

Hence, he thought today would be a beautiful noon—at least not uncomfortable, right?

After all, no longer needing to endure the sweet, intimate interactions of the couple in the rear left subconsciously.

Even, he could have a simple yet extremely delightful world for two (＾－＾)V!

Eventually, he was fulfilled.

Spent noon with Chen Tianming.

Disdainful sycophant!

Regarding Chen Yu Ying.

She usually came steadily to the classroom at noon but directly missed today.

Although there were indeed no small couples at noon.

But.

Damn it, even more uncomfortable QAQ.