The Most Random System

"Learning from mistakes, learning from mistakes, that's Bai Bufan."

"I wonder if Bai Bufan finds comfort in the shadows of life."

"At least, he does seem quite relaxed at the moment."

"T-te-teacher." Bai Bufan stood up, his voice a bit awkward.

"Xue Jian is really strong. His ability to absorb sleepiness is much better than my energy drink."

"Cultivation should be like Old Jian's."

"Lin Li couldn't help but feel this way inwardly."

"When Bai Bufan glanced at him with a fierce eye, Lin Li could only respond with an innocent look."

"This was a silent exchange."

"Bai Bufan: 'Why didn't you remind me, you idiot!'

"Lin Li: 'I didn't know.'

"Lin Li truly didn't know. Xue Jian must have sneaked up from the back door. If Xue Jian hadn't spoken up, Lin Li wouldn't have known Xue Jian had already approached."

"As a cultivator, I need to be more vigilant."

"Besides, Xue Jian's ability to stay silent was impressive."

"'Come with me,' Xue Jian said to Bai Bufan after a glance at him."

"Oh crap!"

"Bai Bufan actually felt wronged. Self-study hadn't even started yet. Is napping illegal? As for foul language, the number of sixteen-year-olds on this planet who haven't sworn is probably smaller than that of people who control large tantrums."

"But being caught left no justification. Bai Bufan could only follow Xue Jian dejectedly, ready to face consequences."

"Lips gone, teeth cold; Lin Li and Zhou Baowei both laughed with grief, expressing sadness through joy."

"'Lin Li, you come along too,' Xue Jian glanced at Lin Li again."

"Lin Li's laughter now turned to Zhou Baowei."

"Oh great, there goes my luck too."

"So Xue Jian led the way, with Lin Li and Bai Bufan trailing behind a bit at a distance."

"When the three of them didn't stop upon reaching the office, Lin Li suddenly realized and felt relieved."

"Safe now."

"Bai Bufan also started sensing something was off. Although Lin Li being in trouble when the class had issues was a given, the current situation seemed less about dragging them to the office for scolding."

"Noticing Lin Li's relief, Bai Bufan whispered, 'Lin Li, what's going on?'"

"'We got reported. Wang Yuezhi told Old Jian that two naked lunatics in clothes were sleeping at the back of the classroom; that was us,' Lin Li whispered back."

"'We aren't…'"

"No way."

"'…naked in clothes. Listen to yourself; remember, I will avenge this on Wang Yuezhi,' Bai Bufan nodded approvingly."

"As they left the teaching building with Xue Jian, Bai Bufan was confused again and looked at Lin Li, asking, 'Lin Li, where are we going?'"

"'The Political Education Building.'"

"'Wait…Is this about the previous autumn outing?' Seeing Lin Li's familiarity, Bai Bufan associated."

"It was Autumn Travel King's outing."

"'Mm, Uncle Yang mentioned it over the weekend, but I didn't expect us to be brought over so soon,' Lin Li nodded."

"At the principal's office door, Xue Jian knocked: 'Principal Wang.'

"'Bufan, protect your eyes later; there might be backlash.' Lin Li reminded, bowing his head due to experience."

"It's a pity Bai Bufan didn't trust him. When the door opened, he was dazzled by the morning sunlight reflecting off the principal's shiny head."

"Ignore an elder's advice, enjoy all year; ignore Lin Li's advice, suffer right away."

"This time, though, the principal opening the door lacked last time's intimacy and kindness. He looked at the new face, Bai Bufan, with a complex expression, then gazed deeply and painfully at Lin Li."

"Lin Li felt a bit embarrassed being stared at like that."

"'Come in,' the principal said in a heavy tone."

"Alarm bells rang."

"Although not sure why they rang."

"'Sister Sun,' Lin Li greeted Sun Ying, whom he had met once before, as soon as he entered."

"However, today the Demon Suppression Envoy next to Sun Ying was not Yangliang but a new face. Yangliang had informed Lin Li he went on vacation with family over the weekend and couldn't come to school."

"Consider him lucky; no, consider it a shame he missed meeting Lin Li."

"He deserved a rest after this strenuous period."

"'Xiaolin,' Sun Ying smiled and nodded at Lin Li, then introduced, 'This is Officer Fang. Your Uncle Yang should've told you he couldn't attend.'

"'Hello, Uncle Fang. Yes, Uncle Yang mentioned it.'

"'Good, then we'll get straight to the procedure. Principal Wang, these two kids…'

"'No need, no need,' the principal waved his hands so quickly they blurred, using both, 'No need for introductions this time. I roughly know what these kids did; as long as it helps you, skip my part.'

"Sun Ying: '…'

"Based on Sun Ying's expertise, the principal seemed to be exhibiting PTSD tendencies, worth noting to avoid sensitive triggers."

"'We'll get to the photo session directly then.' Sun Ying had no objections and signaled to a colleague, who took out two banner rolls."

"'This is Bai Tongxue, right? Here's your banner,' the Demon Suppression Envoy Fang confirmed, looking at the expectant Bai Bufan next to Lin Li."

"'Yes, yes, that's me!' Bai Bufan was eager."

'Receiving a banner for the first time was a total surprise, though Bai Bufan couldn't shake the feeling that the Demon Suppression Envoy Fang handing the banner had an odd expression."