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Chapter 227: Handling Properly Part One

    

ruce, awkwardly followed everyone else up the mountain to take advantage of this opportunity. However, Xu Maoshan stubbornly refused to let any of his sons leave the house.Xǔ Huái Rén wasn't without h...Zhu Ziqian's actions and words aroused the anger of many ordinary students. Their eyes looked at him with hostility. Zhao Sanyou spat directly, "A traitor from Ding Sanban!"

Meng Ping lived in the same dormitory as him. Their family backgrounds were similar, and they were the closest of friends. Seeing Zhu Ziqian like this, Meng Ping was not only incredulous but also felt embarrassed and humiliated. "How could he act like this"

Wang Qiusheng sneered, "Why can't he In his eyes, he chose a shortcut, becoming a lackey for those aristocratic children. Hmph..."

Mengping lowered her head, unwilling to look any longer.

The atmosphere in the scene was unusually eerie.

On one side was anger, on the other, smug satisfaction. The two groups were clearly divided, though without a physical clash, they were poised like drawn swords, ready to explode at any moment.

Zhu Ziqian bowed his head and fawned, while Shao Liang swaggered like a victorious rooster, lifting his chin haughtily and disdainfully sweeping his gaze over the crowd.

After lingering for a moment on Xu Huaiyi and several others, he paused, the provocative meaning unmistakable.

Xu Huaiyi's expression was indifferent, his gaze as calm as water.

Li Yunting couldn't hold back, and whispered, "His move was too ruthless. He must have colluded with Zhu Zichen beforehand to stage this drama. His counterattack is now doubly successful."

Xu Huaiyi asked, "What do you want to do"

Li Yunting said, "Of course we can't let him get away with it. I'll challenge him."

Xu Huaiyi simply said, "No."

Li Yun Ting frowned, "Do you think I can't beat him"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head. "No, you can win, but what happens after you win Their counterattack would be in vain, even worse than before. This is definitely more of a detriment than a benefit for us. After all, Shao Liang isn't alone, he represents those privileged children. They put him forward just to regain face. Once they vent their anger, if you break it up, they won't only resent you, but the following counterattack will be even harsher. Then we, and them, would become mortal enemies. Will we have any energy left to study"

Li Yunteng understood his meaning and said unwillingly, "Is that all we can do"

Xu Huaiyi said, "Don't fight for momentary anger. The one who laughs last wins."

Li Yunteng's tightly clenched fists relaxed, and his face returned to its usual cold and indifferent expression.

Unbeknownst to him, Shao Liang secretly let out a breath of relief. He had been on edge just moments ago, fearing that Li Yun Ting and Xu Huai Yi would step forward to challenge him. He wasn't confident he could defeat both of them, and if he lost, he would become the laughingstock. At worst, he might even be discarded.

Well, I left him a way out. Didn't push it to the point of no return.

Then, a martial arts master rushed over and shouted at everyone to disperse.

This three-on-one duel has come to an end.

But afterwards, he was constantly mentioned by people, creating momentum for Shao Liang. Shao Liang successfully climbed to power by stepping on several ordinary student scholars, and for a time, his popularity surpassed that of Xu Huaiyi and others.

However, since then, there has been a delicate balance between the children of the privileged and common students. There has been much less oppression between different social classes.

This is the result of Xu Huaiyi's patience.

When Li Yun Ting noticed it, he said to him, "Sure enough, you are right."

Xu Huaiyi chuckled wryly, "There's no right or wrong, it's just that based on the circumstances, we chose the option most beneficial to us. Otherwise, if I were in your shoes, I'd be even more eager to jump up and beat that bastard."

Sun Yu also privately told him, "You handled it very well at the time. Your master was worried that you would be unable to resist confronting Shao Liang. Although you could win, the price would be too high, and it wouldn't be worth it."

Although Sun Yu hasn't officially become a disciple yet, he has already been acting like a master. Xu Huaiyi also gives him face and acts like a true disciple, listening humbly to his teachings.

As for him, Sun Yu was very satisfied, especially with his clear mind and broad vision. It was too rare. When it was time to advance, he advanced without hesitation; when it was time to retreat, he retreated without regret. This kind of courage and magnanimity is not something that even those aristocratic children who grew up surrounded by such values could necessarily possess. The more so, the more anxious he became to drink that cup of tea in respect for his master. However, finding a auspicious day according to the calculations of an astrologer would have to wait another half month.

How can this help him remain calm

Xu Huaiyi was secretly delighted, for there wasn't enough time to prepare the apprenticeship gifts with his wife. The Sun family had many members, so it was important not to offend anyone, from young to old. They had to show sincerity and avoid being underestimated. This meant a lot of work.

In the evening, the couple was in their RV, brainstorming and sketching on paper for several hours before finally deciding on a plan.

Compared to the apprenticeship ceremony, Gu Huanxi was more worried about what he said about the conflicts. "Are you sure those aristocratic children will stop here"

Xu Huaiyi said, "I'd say there's an 80% chance. They sent out Shao Liang to counter us, taking on three of our people at once. That was a real slap in the face. We took a step back and swallowed our pride. They found their lost face. If they're still not satisfied, then they're being greedy. Neither we nor the academy would allow that."

The academy most desires a state of balance and harmony between the two parties. Previously, they tacitly accepted challenges and duels, which was to support ordinary students. After that, they tacitly allowed Shao Liang to single-handedly defeat three opponents, which was to maintain the face of noble children.

Gu Huanxi sighed, "I'm afraid someone won't know how to behave and won't be willing."

Huaiyi Xu waved his hand dismissively and said, “That kind of person is definitely an outlier. Most wealthy families’ children are intelligent. Those without brains can just be dealt with. Take Xiang Chao, Li Yunxuan, Liu Xianzhi—these types. Give them a harsh lesson once, and they'll behave for a while."

"Xiang Chao has dropped out, Li Yunxuan has Dingyuan Houfu backing him, he's probably able to swallow this, but Liu Xian..." Gu Huanyi pondered, "Didn't you say he was quite arrogant and domineering This kind of person can't stand being at a loss."

Xu Huaiyi sneered, "Whether you like it or not, you have to eat. The Han family has already knelt at the Liu family's doorstep and put on a show of weakness. If he wants revenge, that's courting death."

Since things hadn't happened yet, Gu Huan was happy though she intuitively felt Liu Xian would make a reckless decision. She didn't want to say more for now and changed the subject, "Will you be back tomorrow"

Xu Huaiyi nodded. "There's only one lesson on military strategy this afternoon, and I can leave after that. However, I might be home a bit late. I asked the shopkeeper to inquire about cotton before I left, so I have to go check if there's any news. I also need to buy some things. It's been seven days out there, it would be bad to return empty-handed."

Gu Huanxi reminded, "Buy some things that children like. When you enter the village, give some to them. My daughter and Xiao Yu go out with me every day, and they ask when you'll be back when they see you. They miss you so much. I don't know why they are so fond of you."

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi couldn't help but smile triumphantly, "I have a knack for children, others can't learn it."

Gu Huanxi hummed softly, "It's more than just being good with children; you're also a friend to women."

Xu Huaiyi immediately stepped forward and hugged her, teasingly saying, "Are you jealous I'm a woman's friend. It just proves you have good taste."

Gu Huanxi rolled her eyes. "Get lost,""Isn't that slapping him in the face Even if someone secretly works against him behind the scenes, he, as the first one to step forward, will become a laughingstock.Li Yunting said, "Therefore, we mu...