"Alright, everyone, stop arguing and continue with the class."
"If there's anything to discuss, it can wait until after class!"
Yuehua addressed the crowd.
It was clear that Yuehua was covertly protecting Tang San and did not want him to be subjected to verbal attacks, especially during class, when students often had complaints about Tang San on their lips!
That made Yuehua quite worried!
So she attempted to shift everyone's attention, emphasizing that they were there to study, not chat!
"Hmph! I'll let it slide for today, but the graduation ceremony performance is mine, and you won't be able to replace me."
Xue Ke said with a serious demeanor.
Ever since Tang San arrived, she had changed.
She had changed so much that people could hardly recognize her—how could the always gentle and virtuous her become like this!
Yuehua looked at them helplessly, with an expression full of resignation.
"This this...!!"
Tang San was at a loss for words.
He just couldn't understand why a person from the Martial Soul Hall would be so unfriendly to him. Even if Tang San didn't have a good relationship with the people from the Martial Soul Hall, it shouldn't involve Xue Ke!
At this moment, Tang San was feeling very troubled.
Tang San remained silent.
He had nothing more to say.
Afterward, everyone returned to their seats.
Fingers slightly brushing the strings of the harp, beautiful music began to play.
The entire classroom was filled with music.
"Tang San, come find me at the teacher's apartment building after a while."
Yuehua spoke up.
Everyone present looked puzzled, while Xue Ke watched them with an unhappy expression.
After Yuehua finished speaking, she walked towards the main entrance.
She believed that Tang San would definitely come to find her!
"Knock knock!"
The knocking sound echoed.
Tang San actually went to find Yuehua, but he couldn't understand why Yuehua had summoned him or what she intended to say.
"Xiaosan, you're here, find a place to sit."
Yuehua saw Tang San plop down on a stool.
He looked at Aunt Yuehua with a puzzled expression.
"Aunt, did you want to see me about something?"
Tang San asked.
Suddenly, Yuehua stood up and walked over to Tang San.
She looked at him with a pair of cold eyes!
"Xiaosan, the student you saw in class today, Xue Ke, is from the Martial Soul Hall. He has an older brother named Xue Qinghe, and they've been very close since childhood. This year's graduation ceremony performance will select a representative from between you and her to represent the entire Yuehua Academy, and I hope you can try to sign up for this performance."
"I'll communicate with Xue Ke and give you the opportunity since you are the newer student here. You've learned quickly, and your comprehension and other abilities are fairly good—you're not bad at all."
"There's one week until the graduation ceremony performance, and if you make a good effort during this week, I believe you will secure a spot in the voting."
Yuehua said to him.
Even though she knew it was impossible for him to get the spot, she still put on an act of caring deeply for him!
"Yes, I'll do my best to fight for the spot that should be mine."
At this, Tang San spoke up.
He looked into the distance with a firm gaze.
His brain was tirelessly searching.
"Actually, Xue Ke isn't bad by nature. It's just that his views on you differ. I hope you won't take it too personally, Xiaosan," said Yuehua with an indifferent attitude.
Don't take it too personally!
That was impossible. I judge the situation, not the person!
Xue Ke, he is the brother of Martial Soul Hall's Xue Qinghe, but what could he possibly do to me!
I have nothing to worry about.
Tang San muttered to himself.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, you can go back first."
At that, Yuehua said to him.
Upon hearing this, Tang San turned and walked straight out the door.
Yuehua's gaze lingered on Tang San's fading silhouette,
then shifted towards the window.
Another scene with Xue Ke.
The night was still and quiet.
Xue Ke sat by the window alone,
sipping tea while admiring the moon.
"It has been quite a while since I wrote a letter to my brother, I must have my brother come to my graduation ceremony."
"But I wonder if my brother will have time to attend my graduation ceremony!"
"And that Tang San is very likely to replace me as the graduate representative, even if it really is him, what can he do to me? Because I will surpass him, I will make you proud of me as well."
Xue Ke muttered inwardly.
He wanted to write down everything he was thinking.
This was her personal thought!
She hoped her brother would come to her graduation ceremony!
Another scene with Tang San.
"Stop right there! Is this a place you can enter?!"
"Don't think just because you're good-looking, you'll be let in. This is the Xingluo Empire, not somewhere everyone can come to, so roll back to where you came from," the gatekeeper said.
"What! Does the Xingluo Empire really look down on people like this?!"
"I am here to see the Xingluo Empire's Second Miss Zhu Zhuqing; she invited me over for a visit. I hope you show me some respect, or else I'll have to show you what I'm capable of," Ye Feng replied sternly.
His serious face was now right in front of the other person.
The disdainful look of the young gatekeeper was utmost annoying.
"Without a token, you cannot enter. Unless our Second Miss personally sends a command, I can't believe what you just said."
"Please leave immediately, I'll give you one minute to clear off, or I'll have the soldiers throw you out. Leave now if you want to save face," the gatekeeper demanded, his attitude arrogant and condescending.
The Second Miss spoke, "Look, at the front gate, it seems like they are arguing. Let's go and see."
"Wait, there's another man, a tall and quite handsome one, though I have no idea what he wants here?!" the girl said to her companion.
She was Zhu Zhuqing's personal maid!
Ever since Zhu Zhuqing graduated, she had been staying at home and now planned to pursue further studies in the Xingluo Empire!
Another matter concerned her marriage.
The family elders all hoped she would marry Dai Mubai!
Yet, it was laughable to think that Zhu Zhuqing would be interested in him. Dai Mubai was a womanizer, instantly attracted to any good-looking woman that he saw.
So, there was no way Zhu Zhuqing would end up with Dai Mubai!
Unless she was dead.
"Let's go see what the situation is."
Zhu Zhuqing looked towards the gate with a calm expression, fully aware of what the man standing outside looked like.
And certainly not someone to be turned away by a gatekeeper!
"Master! Why are you here? Why didn't you notify me before coming so that I could arrange a welcome?"
She never would have expected Ye Feng to really come.
At this moment, a smile spread across Zhu Zhuqing's face.
She was delighted.
Never had she imagined her master would truly come to see her.
How wonderful!
Zhu Zhuqing murmured.
"You are very impolite, completely lacking in manners. He is my master, you hear me? If something like this ever happens again, you'll all be fired," said Zhu Zhuqing, annoyed.
"I'm truly sorry, miss. I did not know he was your master; I admit my fault, I deserve to die!" the gatekeeper said apologetically, his tone obsequious.
This man really knew how to play his part!
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