When Jin Erniu saw his mother arrive, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Mother, what brings you here?"
"What, now that this martial arts school is in your hands, you've lost all sense of discipline? Can't I even come and take a look?"
Jin Erniu lowered his head and didn't dare to say a word.
Jin Sanwang whispered closer, "Second brother, your martial arts school is practically just feeding a bunch of people. How can Mother not be angry?"
The martial arts school's dining hall was in the backyard. A group of people came to the backyard in a noisy throng, and Liang Shuyan followed closely behind. She wanted to see what these people were talking about.
A short man said, "That looks like the headmaster's mother. She seems unhappy. Does she know about the martial arts school?"
The leader, Hu San, cursed, "Even if the curator's father came, it wouldn't make a difference. Jin Erniu is such a good-for-nothing. He thinks he can manage us? What a joke! I just eat and drink all day long, so what? Does the chef dare not feed us?"
"That's right, with Brother Hu protecting us, who can do anything to us?"
Hearing this, Liang Shuyan became very angry. It seemed that Jin Erniu was really not up to the job of curator. These people clearly did not take her seriously.
Liang Shuyan stood up and instructed the cook, "Don't serve any food today. I have an important assessment project to conduct. After the assessment, those who are lucky enough to stay can eat and sleep here. If you fail the assessment, I'm sorry, you will have to claim all the food and lodging expenses you have incurred at the martial arts school over the past few months and leave!"
All eyes turned to Liang Shuyan. Hu San was the first to arrogantly walk over, laughing and saying, "What, who do you think you are, strutting around like this? Chef, get me my food!"
"I'm sorry, Madam said so, I dare not disobey. I will decide after the assessment is over!"
Hu San glared and stepped forward to tear at the chef's collar, but Liang Shuyan stood up and said to the people behind her, "Are you all Hu San's men?"
This was Hu San's most arrogant moment. When Jin Erniu came in and saw everything, he immediately slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "Hu San, are you trying to rebel? Since my mother said we'll wait until the assessment is over, then we'll wait until the assessment is over. What, are you a reincarnated starving ghost?"
"When it's time to eat, what am I supposed to do if I don't eat? Who's in charge here, you, the curator, or your mother? Are you still breastfeeding? You're dragging your mother into this at such a crucial moment. How ridiculous, isn't it?"
The people behind him burst into laughter, leaving Jin Erniu speechless.
Liang Shuyan stood up and walked straight towards Hu San, saying each word clearly, "What's wrong? This martial arts school hasn't changed hands yet, and you're already so arrogant? Today I'll show you who's the real owner here!"
Hu San was completely fearless, still pointing at the cook and forcing him to serve the food. Liang Shuyan couldn't contain her anger and swung her arm at Hu San. After two slaps, Hu San became enraged and started fighting with Liang Shuyan.
Sanwang was anxious: "Second brother, look at how you've acted as the curator! This guy is practically going to fight Mother! Mother doesn't know anything! What if he hurts her? Hurry up and go help!"
Jin Erniu stepped forward, but Liang Shuyan grabbed him and pulled him aside: "Wait and watch. Hu San is the first one to be tested. You need to list everyone's names in order, without omitting anyone, including you."
Jin Erniu was confused. When did his mother learn martial arts skills? Her skills were so impressive that they were terrifying to him. Hu San had been in the martial arts school for nearly three years, and no one there could beat him. Yet today, Hu San was being beaten by his mother and was crying out in pain.
Sanwang stood to the side clapping his hands happily: "Mother is so amazing! When will we have a war? Her moves are just like those of a martial arts hero!"
Hu San was unexpectedly kicked to the ground by Liang Shuyan, making a loud thud, and then fell silent.
Liang Shuyan clapped her hands: "How about that? Still arrogant? You've studied for three years, lived and ate at our martial arts school for three years, and this is all the lousy skill you have? You still dare to be so arrogant?"
"Ask your son, he only taught us rudimentary skills, what does that have to do with our society?"
"Next!"
Liang Shuyan checked them one by one and found that apart from Hu San, who could withstand a few of her moves, the others couldn't even withstand a single move.
When it was Jin Erniu's turn, he said somewhat fearfully, "Mother, should we forget about it? Erniu doesn't want to make you angry!"
Liang Shuyan picked up Jin Erniu, who had no choice but to start hitting her with his fists and feet.
In a flurry of blows, less than two and a half moves later, he was knocked to the ground.
"Mother, you are really amazing! Where did you learn all these tricks? I should have asked you to teach us."
"None of you are qualified enough to eat, yet you swagger around the martial arts school demanding a meal. What right do you have to eat? Pack your bags and get out of here right now. As for the fees you owe our school, I will inform the magistrate and have the government come to collect them!"
Seeing this, Hu San knelt on the ground and cried out, "Madam, you can't do this! We can continue practicing. Why are you driving us away? I don't want to leave, and I have nowhere to go. The muddy waters have flooded our home. My parents are long gone. What can I give you?"
The arrogance from before vanished instantly. Liang Shuqing cleared her throat and said, "Since you don't want to leave, then write me a guarantee. First, respect the headmaster and don't be arrogant. Practice what you've learned for three days until you're proficient. I'll come back in a few days. If you still can't pass my test, then don't blame me for being ruthless. Just get out!"
Looking at the rest of them kneeling on the ground, Liang Shuyan couldn't bear to let them go so easily. With a stern face, she said, "Three days. Can you train to withstand more than three of my moves in three days? Those who think they can stay can stay. Those who can't, please leave now. I will have the magistrate order the yamen runners to collect your food and lodging expenses!"
Most people stayed, while only a few left the martial arts school with their belongings on their backs.
Jin Erniu said somewhat ashamedly, "Mother, I am not suitable to be the head of this martial arts school. Why don't you let Sanwang take over?"
Sanwang stuck out his tongue: "I don't like fighting and killing. You like it, so why can't you manage the martial arts school well?"
Liang Shuyan pinched Erniu's ear and said, "How can you say that? You're a father and a husband. You did half the job, didn't do it well, and then you just gave up. Is that your ability?"
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