"It's just human nature, let it be." Shen Qian genuinely didn't care.
After becoming the national martial arts champion, he has weathered a storm of controversy. Having experienced so much, he is now, if not completely indifferent, at least as steady as an old dog.
"Will you still accept our challenges in the future?" Zhao Keyi coughed and asked somewhat awkwardly.
Shen Qian was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this. No wonder they were willing to swallow their pride and come all the way to the library to apologize; it turned out they were thinking about this.
“I’m not one to hold grudges. A challenge is fine, but… I’ll have to pay extra,” Shen Qian said with a smile.
"No problem, you decide how much to add!"
Zhao Keyi and the others were overjoyed and readily agreed.
At this time, most of those waiting for Shen Qian at the library entrance were people who had previously publicly slandered Shen Qian in various ways. Seeing that Shen Qian seemed genuinely unconcerned, the crowd, having gained forgiveness, gradually dispersed.
In the end, only Zhao Keyi and his group remained.
Shen Qian learned the details of what had happened from the people around him.
Today was originally the day when Wuhan University of Science and Technology was to come and challenge them again, and Zhao Keyi and his team had made ample preparations.
But no one from Suzhou University of Science and Technology showed up, even when the sun was high in the sky.
Sensing something was amiss, the students from Jiangzhong Military Academy naturally began to inquire, since there were bound to be some fellow villagers or former alumni who had gone to Suzhou University of Science and Technology.
However, it would have been better not to inquire, because once you did, the situation became even more confusing.
All the students from Suzhou University of Science and Technology who were contacted either stammered or gave vague answers, giving the impression that they knew something but were unwilling to say it due to some hidden reason. They even felt that the people from Jiangzhong Military Academy were making trouble out of nothing.
Finally, one of the students from Suzhou University of Science and Technology got so annoyed by the questions that he couldn't help but start cursing.
"Don't you know better than us what happened? What you're doing is called killing someone by attacking their spirit, don't you understand?!"
After the student finished cursing, he hung up the phone, leaving the military student who was trying to find out what was going on completely bewildered.
However, everyone still managed to pick up on the key words.
“Sink forward.”
Some clever individuals went to the campus forum of Suzhou University of Science and Technology and found some scattered information. With their continued tireless investigation and information from eyewitnesses at the school gate, they finally pieced together part of the truth.
Shen Qian actually went to Suzhou University of Science and Technology to challenge the school all by himself!
Moreover... they may have swept through the first-year students of Suzhou University of Science and Technology.
Otherwise, it's impossible to explain why Suzhou University of Science and Technology (SUUST) went quiet after Shen Qian's visit, not only "forgetting" the agreed-upon challenge but also not coming back to provoke him again.
In short, this highly credible news spread rapidly throughout the school, and given that Shen Qian had indeed disappeared after taking leave that day, everything made sense.
As a result, many students who had previously criticized Shen Qian felt guilty, which led to the scene of them coming to the library specifically to wait for Shen Qian to apologize in person.
"Shen Qian, do you really think they'll let you get away unscathed if you just go and confront them like this?"
Geng Qianqiu couldn't help but ask at this moment.
"Right, their upperclassmen didn't make a move either?"
Ye Shicong also looked very curious.
"Well, it's nothing serious anyway," Shen Qian said vaguely, too lazy to brag to them.
"Wow...the students at Suzhou University of Science and Technology are quite well-mannered!"
Zhao Keyi sighed, then seemed to be thinking, "I heard you carried a whole monument in by yourself, that's kind of cool!"
Shen Qian sensed something was wrong. Seeing that the others' eyes lit up and they looked eager to try, he immediately became alert.
What do you want?
Shen Qian's expression turned serious. "Aren't you all wondering how I disappeared for three days when I was only there for one day?"
Everyone was taken aback. "Why?"
"Of course it's because I got ganged up on and went to recover from my injuries!"
Shen Qian rolled his eyes. "Don't you guys even realize how arrogant it is to challenge a school by yourself? They were actually holding back this time. If you go again, hmph..."
When Zhao Keyi and the others thought about the possible scenarios, they all shrank back and calmed down considerably, giving up the idea of showing off.
Come to think of it, given the status of Suzhou University of Science and Technology and Wuhan University, how could they tolerate such repeated provocations?
After chatting for a while, and agreeing to spar with them another day, Shen Qian sent Zhao Keyi and the others away, as well as Li Jiaqi, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated.
He knew exactly what Li Jiaqi wanted to say, but Shen Qian, fearing trouble, could only pretend not to notice.
He doesn't have time to actually fulfill the duties of a class monitor; in fact, he still doesn't recognize all his classmates...
After Li Jiaqi and the others left, Shen Qian turned his head and saw a familiar figure standing under the street lamp, smiling and watching him.
"Senior Qu Bai."
After a moment of surprise, he greeted her.
"What exactly did you experience at Suzhou University of Science and Technology?" Qu Bai asked with a probing expression.
"Why do you ask that?" Shen Qian smiled.
“You’ve changed.” Qu Bai said meaningfully, “Although I can’t quite put my finger on what’s different, there have definitely been some changes.”
“I underestimated you before, senior,” Shen Qian said meaningfully.
The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.
"Since it's inconvenient for you to say, I won't investigate further." The two walked forward side by side, and Qu Bai shrugged as he spoke.
"Senior Qu Bai...do you know someone named Bai Fei?"
After thinking it over, Shen Qian felt he should still reveal some information to him.
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