Book 13: Chapter 75

The answer is simple, He s.h.i.+ casually remarked. Hes my friend. As a student of the academy, I have the prerogative to invite friends in for a tour. Loud and clear?

Song Chi smirked. Loud and clear.

Frankly, Song Chi didnt harbour any malicious intentions toward Su Xiao besides disqualifying him pre-emptively. Worst came to worst, theyd just have to win in the contest. He had nothing to gain, and potentially had losses to make, if he made an enemy out of He s.h.i.+, however. Though Huang Yuzao was absent, He s.h.i.+s entry into politics was guaranteed with Huang Yuzao backing him. Whether it was abuse of power or impartial judgement, Huang Yuzao would ensure He s.h.i.+ partook in the imperial exams. Now that Huang Yuzao was out of the picture, howbeit, His Majesty would give He s.h.i.+ bigger opportunities on account of his old friend. He s.h.i.+ just threatened to arrest him, did he not? What would give He s.h.i.+ the authority to arrest him? An official post. If He s.h.i.+ was confident he could enter politics without even being privy to Huang Yuzaos predicament, what would stop him now?

Song Chi casually said, Enjoy your tour, Baihu Su. This one shall not keep you.

Su Xiao scratched his head while He s.h.i.+ frowned, sensing the threat that was now going to burgeon in the shadows. He s.h.i.+ knew full well that Song Chi wasnt going to be easy to stop.

He s.h.i.+: To remain composed and calculate when he had an overwhelming physical advantage He has not let his clan down.

I suggest you avoid him in the future whenever you see him. You wont be so lucky next time. The extent to which I can help is l- He s.h.i.+ turned his head to see Su Xiao staring intently at him. What?

Join me, please!

He s.h.i.+ had read stars in ones eyes as a description before, but it was his first time seeing it in real life.

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Su Xiao tugged at He s.h.i.+s sleeve. Youre so smart! How did you persuade him? I still cant even figure it out! Youre Big Brother Mings friend, right? Join my team!

Despite the lack of context, He s.h.i.+ understood what Su Xiao was talking about because Su Xiao and Tang Ye were popular at the academy. He could tell from his observations that the two were Ming Feizhens friends. He wasnt close with Ming Feizhen, but he decided to speak up for Su Xiao on account of Ming Feizhen and he being beat up together. That, nevertheless, didnt mean he had the slightest interest in partic.i.p.ating in the idol compet.i.tion.

Say yes already. Stop thinking about pointless stuff.

Su Xiao looked up upon hearing the voice.

What do you want to say this time, Wu Dayong? questioned He s.h.i.+.

Wu Dayong, sporting Western sunnies, strutted over at a pace three times slower than usual, making the fluttering of his robe subtler.

Wu Dayong! Su Xiao tackled Wu Dayong to the ground and stepped on him.

Stop! Stop! Stop! Su Xiao, this is not elegant!

What time did we agree on?! What time is it now?!

I was there! I was doing what a gentleman should and staying aside so that you guys could flirt. The only truth that was also only partially true was that Wu Dayong went into hiding as soon as he saw Song Chi getting confrontational. Plus, arent I here to help you persuade He s.h.i.+?

Su Xiao removed his foot. Whats your idea?

He s.h.i.+ grinned. Yeah, even Im curious what grand idea you have.

Heh, you bet its grand. Wu Dayong crawled to his feet and dusted himself. He s.h.i.+, say, yes. Stop being wishy washy with meaningless speeches.

Your persuasion tactic is anything but grand.

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A life will be in danger if you dont accept.

Huh, danger to ones life? In the academy? Who?

Even though he still had a footprint on his face, Wu Dayong a.s.serted, Me.

How is that my issue?!

Wu Dayong clung to He s.h.i.+s thigh. I went and challenged Ironhead Palace as soon as Su Xiao invited me to join him. I didnt expect Tang Ye to disappear. If you dont accept, I might be bludgeoned to death at any moment!

Didnt you ask for it?! Moreover, Im not much better off than you, okay?! Dont you know the second-generation rich kids hate me? Theyll only beat you more viciously if I join you!

Exactly! Theyll beat you instead of me! Doesnt that mean Ill be safe?

I pray for your death!

Youre so cold-blooded. Are you really going to watch them murder your cla.s.smate?!

Thats rich coming from you! Also, theres no reason to cling onto my pants while youre speaking!

Wu Dayong knew well that He s.h.i.+ wouldnt run around without his pants. Since he lacked strength and stamina, relying on a single attack would be folly. Just as Qi general Sun Bin attacked Weis capital at Daliang in 354 BC to lift the Wei siege on Zhaos capital of Handan, Wu Dayong attacked He s.h.i.+s pants to force He s.h.i.+ to concede, or hed have to strut around without his pants. Alas, although his strategy was splendid, Su Xiao couldnt stand the moral wrongs.

Stop, stop, stop. Were all cla.s.smates. Shake hands and make up, Su Xiao advised, prompting them to let go of each other. He then grabbed He s.h.i.+s hand and pulled it over.

Wearing a grim expression, Wu Dayong a.s.serted, Su Xiao, you cant let him go, or Ill be beaten to death.

He s.h.i.+ wiped his forehead sweat. At least someone understands reason Hmm? Uh, you can hold my hand, but why did you rub a cinnabar on my finger? Hey, hey, hey, what are you grabbing from your s.h.i.+rt?! Stop! Stooop!

Su Xiao pressed He s.h.i.+s finger onto the registration form for the idol contest before happily releasing the latters hand. Done.

Wu Dayong ecstatically clapped.

Meanwhile, He s.h.i.+ flopped to the ground in tears. You ruffians

Theres no point crying over spilt tea. Su Xiao switched from a smile to a stoic face, crouched down and then, mimicking an English accent, said, Youre already ours, son. Dont try to resist. You better give me a hundred and flipping eighty ideas a day, aye.

Yeah, yeah, you stuck up p.r.i.c.k. No point acting like a virgin now that youve stamped it, added Wu Dayong.

This is unfair! I wont concede! protested He s.h.i.+.

Su Xiao: Hahaha, cry for help. n.o.body will come to your rescue even if you scream till you lose your voice.

Wu Dayong: You might annoy your enemies enough for them to come kill you, though.

Stop the futile resistance. Now, let us devise our strategy.

What could He s.h.i.+ do besides let Su Xiao drag him, literally, along?

Su Xiao and Wu Dayongs primary weakness was wits. Now that they found someone who could cover that part, there was no way theyd let him slip away.

In times of need, fairness and freedom were secondary considerations.