Zhou Nanfeng’s body stiffened abruptly.
In what felt like an instant, he lunged towards the hospital bed like a startled rabbit.
He placed a hand on Lu Fei’s shoulder and whispered, his voice as faint as a mosquito’s hum, “We can discuss anything!”
He had initially thought his opponent was merely a first-year, low-caste student, someone he could easily manipulate, and that public relations would naturally smooth things over. He hadn't expected…
On the hospital bed, Lu Fei and Zhou Nanfeng were side-by-side, an inexplicably harmonious scene.
“Discuss anything?” Lu Fei retorted mockingly.
Zhou Nanfeng gritted his teeth, forcing the words out one by one through clenched jaws. “Fine! We’ll! Discuss!”
“I think I’m still missing a better beast-taming scroll…”
“I’ll have someone send it tomorrow!”
“Sigh… even with a contracted beast, I wouldn’t be able to afford its upkeep…”
“Here’s another ten thousand Imperial Coins. Buy your contracted beast’s food yourself!”
“And also…”
“Kid, I advise you not to push your luck!”
Lu Fei scratched his head, deciding it was best to quit while he was ahead.
Watching the two whispering and laughing together, the onlookers were utterly bewildered.
“Brother, did Dad know him before?” Zhou Shuyi asked, a hint of confusion in her voice.
Zhou Tao frowned, musing, “It seems like it, doesn’t it?”
The reporters, unable to contain their curiosity, were eager to know what Lu Fei had left unsaid earlier.
“Hello, classmate Lu Fei, may I ask if you have any other arrangements with the Chairman?”
Lu Fei flashed a brilliant smile, an evil idea dawning in his mind.
“It’s like this, the Chairman and I are of the unanimous opinion that this incident is merely a common campus dispute, and it has nothing to do with the online discussions about a conflict between nobles and commoners.” Having said that, Lu Fei turned to Zhou Nanfeng with a look of sincerity, “Wouldn’t you agree, Chairman Zhou?” httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Zhou Nanfeng’s expression brightened. “Ah, this kid is quite sensible, proactively helping me solve my most troublesome issue.”
He immediately declared loudly, “Indeed! Chairman Zhou and I share the same view!”
As soon as Zhou Nanfeng finished speaking, Lu Fei immediately added:
“Furthermore, the Chairman also stated that to prove the harmonious coexistence between nobles and commoners, he has decided to donate one hundred million Imperial Coins! To solve the problem of commoner students finding it difficult to become beast tamers!”
Zhou Nanfeng, out of habit, was about to respond, “Indeed! I have decided…” Suddenly, his expression froze, and his neck turned towards Lu Fei with the stiffness of glued joints.
Lu Fei offered a harmless smile and shrugged.
“Whoosh!”
The scene erupted into an uproar!
The atmosphere became fervent!
“Chairman Zhou! Why did you suddenly make this decision?!”
“Chairman Zhou! How do you plan to utilize this sum of money for commoner students?”
“Chairman Zhou…”
The reporters’ questions came one after another.
Zhou Nanfeng’s face was worse than if he had eaten something foul.
He opened his mouth, but for a long time, no words came out.
Inside the VIP ward, the atmosphere was warm and lively.
What was supposed to be a visit turned into Zhou Nanfeng’s personal interview. He was tormented for a full hour before leaving the hospital in disarray.
…
In the afternoon.
Lu Fei lay on the bed, holding a watermelon in his left hand and scrolling through his phone with his right, utterly relaxed.
He had to admire the speed of online dissemination; what happened in the morning had already spread across the internet by the afternoon.
A video titled “Commoner Fighter! Cang Town Tycoon Compromises and Donates 100 Million Imperial Coins to Aid Commoner Students!” caught Lu Fei’s attention.
After watching the video, Lu Fei, as a mere spectator, smiled happily.
Lu Fei then opened the comments section.
Beneath the comments, a group of people were praising his brave deeds, even labeling him a “Commoner Fighter!”
However, more prevalent were the praises for the Zhou family’s willingness to admit their mistakes and change. Regardless of whether these comments were true or false, Lu Fei was accustomed to such sentiments.
He understood clearly that in this situation, who the victim was didn’t matter. What mattered was that someone stepped forward and did something they wanted to do but dared not.
Society was now beginning to pay attention to the issue of nobles and commoners, and everyone had received what they desired. Thus, the matter would eventually subside. As for the fate of the victim, they didn’t care.
Lu Fei sighed and murmured, “At least this is a way to vent the original owner’s anger.”
At the same time, he was also acutely aware that he had thoroughly angered the Zhou family and there was no room for reconciliation.
However, the Beast Taming Continent was also a society governed by law. As long as he was careful, he wouldn’t end up dismembered.
Just then, Lu Fei’s phone rang; it was his homeroom teacher.
Relevant memories flashed through Lu Fei’s mind. His homeroom teacher was Ling Lu, a young woman in her twenties. She had always treated him with care, often showing concern for students from commoner backgrounds.
Lu Fei answered the call, and an anxious inquiry immediately came from the other end.
“Lu Fei, how are you? Teacher heard you were hospitalized!”
Lu Fei felt a warmth spread through him. This was the first time he had received concern from someone in this world.
“Teacher, I’m fine. I’m as good as new,” Lu Fei replied.
Hearing his response, the voice on the other end sighed in relief. Being able to joke meant he was likely fine.
“Good, it’s good that you’re okay! By the way, the grade-level competition is next week. Have you found your contracted beast yet?”
Lu Fei blinked slightly, remembering the grade-level competition next month. This competition was crucial for his progression to the second year.
Lu Fei no longer had the heart to chat further.
After a few more pleasantries, he hung up.
He rubbed his temples, a sense of tension welling up within him.
After returning the three little dogs to Zhou Shuyi, Lu Fei was left with only Brother Chicken. In a sense, Brother Chicken couldn’t truly be considered a contracted beast…
“I need to get out of the hospital quickly and head to Jade Dragon Hunting Grounds to capture a contracted beast.” Lu Fei took out the golden ticket and examined it closely.
…
Zhou Family Villa.
“Yes, yes, yes! Dean Lin, you are right to criticize me! I have profoundly recognized the mistakes I made this time! I will submit a self-criticism to the organization!”
“Yes, yes, yes! Dean Lin! Don’t worry, I guarantee I will implement this fund!”
“Alright, Dean Lin! You be busy!”
Zhou Nanfeng hung up the phone, his initially smiling face instantly turning gloomy. He threw the phone away with a bang.
Although Dean Lin of the Beast Taming Academy had affirmed his approach of using one hundred million Imperial Coins to win over public opinion.
But that was one hundred million!
Even for the Zhou family, money didn’t grow on trees!
Thinking of this, Zhou Nanfeng couldn’t help but curse in front of his children!
“Damn it! I, Zhou Nanfeng, have been dominant in Cang Town for over thirty years, and today I was actually tricked by a bratty kid!”
Seeing his father’s furious outburst, Zhou Shuyi and Zhou Tao, the brother and sister, were too scared to speak.
“Liu Fu, have you investigated clearly? What is this kid’s background?” Zhou Nanfeng looked at a man with a snub nose dressed in a Tang suit.
Liu Fu’s voice was阴翳 and hoarse as he slowly replied, “Boss, I have investigated. This student is an orphan, so it’s impossible for him to have any forces helping him to target us.”
Zhou Nanfeng lit a cigar, frowning slightly, clearly not getting the answer he wanted.
“Is there anything else special about this student?” Zhou Nanfeng continued to ask.
Just as Liu Fu was about to shake his head, an urgent voice interjected.
“Dad! I know his secret!”