Upon hearing Ji Xiaoxi's words, Shi Kun immediately became dissatisfied: "Miss Ji, what's the difference between what you're saying and nonsense?"
Ji Xiaoxi blushed, realizing that her words were ambiguous. In fact, she knew that the latter possibility was unlikely, but she deliberately brought it up in order to help Zu An.
Before she could respond, Jiang Luofu objected: "She has already clearly explained all the possible scenarios, so how can it be considered nonsense?"
Shi Kun was startled. He then remembered that Jiang Luofu was Ji Xiaoxi's aunt. He had really lost his mind, only thinking about Ji Xiaoxi speaking up for Zu An and forgetting about this. He hurriedly apologized, "I misspoke."
Jiang Luofu said in a deep voice, "Both sides have their own version of events in this matter. Since there are no other witnesses or evidence, I can't determine who is right and who is wrong. The academy will conduct an in-depth investigation into this matter, especially the cause of death, background and relationships of those who died in the secret realm, and who they had close contact with on a daily basis. I believe the truth will come to light soon."
After saying that, he gave Shi Kun a meaningful look.
Shi Kun's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained upright: "Thank you, Principal Jiang, for upholding justice and clearing my name."
As long as he isn't convicted on the spot today, it's acceptable to him. The Shi family has enough resources to handle this matter afterwards.
On the other side, Chu Chuyan frowned slightly, but she also knew that there was no evidence for what happened in the secret realm, and the Shi family was extremely powerful, so it would not be easy to convict Shi Kun.
Zu An shrugged. This outcome was expected. After all, if Shi Kun's crime were proven, it would be a capital offense. Even if Jiang Luofu was the head of a school, she wouldn't dare to take such a risk.
That's why he used the simplest and most direct method to deal with the other party from the beginning. It's just a pity that this guy, Shi Lezhi, was waiting nearby all along.
Jiang Luofu clapped her hands: "Alright, everyone, report your experiences and gains in the secret realm to the school. Don't worry, the school will not embezzle your gains. Experienced teachers will simply provide corresponding suggestions and guidance based on your gains to prevent you from going astray in your future cultivation."
"Of course, the school will also receive relevant information about the secret realm to prepare for your future juniors."
"After the report is finished, everyone can go back and rest. You will have three days off to recuperate!"
A group of people cheered. In the secret realm, everyone's spirits were high. The unknown dangers, the competition among classmates, the desire for rare treasures and so on had made them exhausted. Now that they had a holiday to relax, they were naturally overjoyed.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, Pei Mianman took advantage of Chu Chuyan and Qiao Xueying's conversation to approach Zu An: "Does our agreement still stand?"
"What agreement?" Zuan blinked. This woman was so alluring; her peach blossom eyes seemed to smile, capable of melting a man's heart.
Hmph, luckily I have a wife who is the most beautiful woman in the world, which has improved my resistance to beauty, otherwise I might really have fallen for it.
Pei Mianman sighed softly, and said with a resentful look, "I knew you must have forgotten our vows of eternal love?"
Zuan: "..."
When did I ever make any vows of eternal love to you? If someone who didn't know the truth heard that, they would think I had taken advantage of you and then abandoned you.
But would any man who has taken advantage of such a beauty be willing to abandon her?
"It seems you're not planning to help me find the ledgers." Pei Mianman's smile faded.
Zu An shrugged: "You didn't help me get closer to Chu Chuyan either."
Are you kidding me? We've already been in close proximity, why would I need you to play matchmaker?
Pei Mianman had obviously thought of this as well: "It seems that your relationship has warmed up quite a bit during this trip to the secret realm. Sigh, if I had known this would happen, I would have gone with you guys back then."
Zu An's expression immediately turned strange. "If you go with us, and both you and Chu Chuyan end up with severed meridians, then I'll have to save two people."
Thinking back on the rescue, he said with a heavy heart, "Ah, I wish you had gone with me."
Pei Mianman was taken aback, not quite understanding the meaning behind his words. She felt that his expression was a bit strange, and involuntarily tightened the front of her clothes: "It wasn't that I didn't want to help before, it's just that I didn't expect you to be so fast, actually taking care of Chu Yan ahead of time. How about this, let's continue our previous agreement, but I'll grant you another request, what do you think?"
"Any conditions are fine?" Zuan said with a half-smile.
"I always feel that your smile is a little scary~" Pei Mianman said, but there was not a trace of fear in her expression. "I wonder what you really want?"
"If I said I wanted you, would you say yes?" Zuan asked.
"How do you know if I'll agree if you don't bring it up?" Pei Mianman's eyebrows were smiling, but there was a hint of danger in her smile.
Zuan stared at her alluring eyes for a long time before shaking his head: "Forget it, I'm not the kind of scumbag who messes around with his wife's best friend."
Pei Mianman's smile froze: "..."
This sounds so awkward. How many times have you tried to seduce me? And now you're pretending to be a gentleman?
If you're not that kind of person, then I am?
Anger from Pei Mianman +256!
"Well then, I haven't thought of the terms yet. I'll tell you when I have. Until then, I'll keep an eye on the ledgers for you," Zu An said. Now that Chu Chuyan was considered one of his own, the Chu family's assets were also his assets. How could he allow other forces to try and poach her?
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