Under the watchful gazes of the students, Walter got on the bus. He looked around and saw the scene in the bus. He frowned and said in a deep voice, "What's going on? So much noise-"
Seeing this, Magnum quickly stood up with a smile on his face. He walked up to Mr. Loh and said, "Hi Mr. Loh. I am Magnum, a year four student of the business school. I am the person in charge of this bus transportation. We just met a scammer on the bus, so-"
Just as Magnum was about to claim credit for his work, Walter’s eyes fell on Fade. He paused, then proceeded to take out his phone. He then looked up at Fade again, seeming to have confirmed that it was the person he had been looking for.
Walter’ s expression immediately changed. Without waiting for Magnum to finish his explanation, he rushed over and said to Fade enthusiastically, "Are you Mr. Chen? Mr. Fade Chen?"
Fade nodded and said, "Yes, I am and you are-"
Walter extended his hands and said hospitably, "Mr. Chen, I am Walter Loh, Director of the Educational Administration at Capital University. I was informed that you had arrived in Capital City, so I came to escort you to the school. There was traffic on the road, so I got here a little late. Do forgive me, Mr. Chen."
"Oh, Mr. Loh! It's alright. I can go to school by myself. I don’t have to trouble you, Mr. Loh," Fade replied calmly.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Loh quickly shook his head and said, "It's no trouble to pick you up, Mr. Chen. Initially, the Principal wanted to come together, but something came up. So, I came alone. So sorry for making you wait."
"Don’t be, Mr. Loh!" Fade said with a light nod. He knew that the old man must have used his connections to get him this position, and had learned something about him which was why he was being so respectful and welcoming.
Just then, the students looked at the two in shock and disbelief.
They hadn't expected Fade to really be a teacher from Capital university, and Mr. Loh had even come to greet him personally. They were all stunned, unable to think clearly.
Magnum was also shocked. He looked at Walter and then at Fade. He still found it hard to believe as he said, "Mr. Loh, about the scammer, we-"
Walter looked at Magnum and impatiently said, "Yes, I've been made aware of it. You should report it to the police, there's no need to tell me about it."
"Uh..." Magnum fell speechless.
Walter grew even more impatient when he saw this. "What, you can't even do something this simple? Do you need me to do it?"
"No, Mr. Loh, that's not what I meant-" Magnum shook his hand in panic.
At this moment, Fade stated calmly, "Mr. Loh, the scammer that Magnum was referring to is me."
Upon hearing this, Walter was so shocked then he glared at Magnum and questioned, "What? What did you do to Mr. Chen-"
Magnum's face paled. "Mr. Loh, this, this was just a misunderstanding. I accidentally-"
"You accidentally threw my appointment letter on the floor and stepped on it?" Fade pointed to the book lying on the floor of the bus corridor.
Walter looked down and grew even more furious. "Magnum, what have you done?"
Magnum quickly bent down, picked up the appointment letter, and wiped the book clean using his clothes. Then he handed it to Fade, bowed and said, "Mr. Chen, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I shouldn't have doubted you. I—"
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