Chapter 60 Research Meeting 13 "Love me, love my dog"—that means helping He Chu…
After confirming with Wang Min once again, Chu Xingjin knew that they absolutely had to get the book, and that he was the one who had to solve this problem.
Wang Min spoke very directly: "Feng Qianqian and I both provided a lot of classics that are not in the clan school, but you didn't provide a single one."
Chu Xingjin scoffed at this argument. Although he hadn't provided the texts, he had done a lot of the work and provided many of the ideas. Compared to the texts themselves, these things were far more valuable.
But Wang Min said, "Brother Chu, we really need this book, but neither Feng Qianqian nor I can get it. We can only rely on you."
Chu Xingjin naturally patted his chest and guaranteed it. Was he the kind of person who would watch his brothers and true love be in a difficult position later?
Since Xie Jiaoyue is his fiancée and they are husband and wife, it's perfectly normal for her to suffer and make sacrifices for him.
So, after Chu Xingjin scorned Jin Wan for being idle and obsessed with unorthodox practices, he still sent Xie Jiaoyue the Spirit Mirror.
Xie Jiaoyue was not discouraged after being rejected by Chu Xingjin. Instead, she went back to the library to continue reading. This time, she was reading "The Complete Book of Spiritual Materials" in hopes of finding any usable spiritual materials.
As I was looking at it, the Spirit Mirror suddenly vibrated twice at my waist.
She opened it and saw two messages.
The first one comes from Jin Wan.
This young man is quite interesting. He infiltrated the kitchen and ended up getting himself involved. She thought he was a promising chef and, out of respect for food, introduced him to Fulai Restaurant.
The two are on good terms now and have reconciled.
Jin Wan sent a message saying, "Sister Xie, your fiancé came to Fulai Restaurant for some reason and asked me about something called 'Five Elements Sword Dao.' I think he's after your money again. You should be careful."
After a quick glance, Xie Jiaoyue opened Chu Xingjin's message.
With Jin Wan's groundwork laid, Xie Jiaoyue was able to understand Chu Xingjin's true meaning from this person's subtle and implicit expression.
"Jiaoyue, I heard that you have recently been researching whether there is a possibility of merging the Five Elements Techniques and the Way of the Sword. I am also a sword cultivator. Perhaps we can discuss this together. I believe we will gain a lot of valuable insights."
It's truly unbelievable that Chu Xingjin wanted to borrow this classic book.
If this person's self-esteem could be materialized, it could probably cover the entire clan school.
What she couldn't understand was, was borrowing a book from her something shameful? Did she have to practically be the one to hand it over?
Unfortunately, the impoverished Xie Jiaoyue was determined to send it over.
She replied to Chu Xingjin's message: "Okay, come to the library in two hours."
Chu Xingjin replied swiftly, as if he had been guarding the Spirit Mirror the whole time: "Jiaoyue, don't you have a lotus-shaped flying mount? It shouldn't take you this long to travel back and forth to the Xie clan's territory, right?"
She didn't say what she was going to do or mention the book title, but Chu Xingjin assumed she would understand the vague words. She then went off to look for the book: "I want to bring a book called 'The Five Elements Sword Dao.' It's not a common book, and I'll have to spend some time looking for it when I get back."
Chu Xingjin's excitement was almost palpable in his words: "Okay! I'll definitely be there on time!"
After dealing with Chu Xingjin, Xie Jiaoyue retrieved Jin Wan's information again and asked, "Jin Wan, do you still have connections in the kitchen?"
"Of course, I am very popular with the people in the kitchen. They listen to everything I say."
Xie Jiaoyue organized her thoughts and wrote: "I learned that Brother Chu wants to study the classics but is unable to obtain them due to a lack of spirit stones. I think there are countless others in the entire clan school who are like Brother Chu, trapped by spirit stones and unable to shine in the research conference. If this situation is allowed to continue, how can the research conference be fair? Therefore, I plan to lend a batch of classics and spirit materials in Brother Chu's name and entrust them to Master Guo for management. All disciples who have registered to participate in the research conference can apply to use them."
"Two hours later, Teacher Guo will process the students' usage requests in the library."
Finally, I've found a way for her to spend a large sum of spirit stones!
She wants to do charity work in Chu Xingjin's name! Charity work that Chu Xingjin himself can also benefit from!
Think about it, given Chu Xingjin's sensitive and fragile self-esteem, for her to give her something directly would seem somewhat insulting, so how could she do that?
But if she helps everyone, then the nature of the situation is different. Chu Xingjin is just one of many people who apply for scriptures or spiritual materials. Everyone does the same thing, so Chu Xingjin naturally has no reason to feel embarrassed.
The kind and considerate system indeed approved Xie Jiaoyue's theory and granted the funding. In an instant, the amount in Xie Jiaoyue's secret stash began to increase rapidly.
Jin Wan is also a young master, and he has enjoyed a life of wealth and privilege since birth. But he is indifferent to worldly affairs. Does he have the same vision as Xie Jiaoyue?
Sister Xie truly lives up to her name. She forgave his sins with a forgiving heart, and then helped him find a master to learn the arts. Now she's contributing spiritual stones, her efforts, and books to organize an academic conference. She's practically a saint in this world.
He announced that from now on, Sister Xie would be his only sister.
"Don't worry, Sister Xie, I'll spread the word for you right away!!"
Xie Jiaoyue raised an eyebrow when she saw the message. Why were there two exclamation marks? She seemed quite excited.
She naturally knew about that incident back then, and the source was still Chu Xingjin. There was no need to bother with the target who stood out, so she might as well train this kid to work for her. Unexpectedly, this kid's attitude towards her has become better and better.
I have no idea what's going on in this kid's head.
Xie Jiaoyue thought to herself with a smile that it was probably because of her irresistible personal charm.
Then Xie Jiaoyue started contacting Commander Guo. That's right, she first spread the word before slowly starting to buy tickets.
Commander Guo is indeed shrewd, but he is clearly a conscientious accountant and cashier, and also very loyal. For matters that benefit the clan school, Commander Guo will definitely overcome all difficulties and prioritize handling this matter, even if he has other things to do.
She started texting Commander Guo: "Commander Guo, do you have time now?"
As a capable person who single-handedly supports the entire clan's financial department, Commander Guo is naturally very busy at all times.
When she's busy, she usually blocks the psychic mirror, but she still noticed Xie Jiaoyue's message immediately.
That's a big spender! Their treatment is naturally different from others!
"Oh, it's Jiaoyue. Tell me, what do you want from me?"
Even though it was a client who approached her, she still had to consider whether she had the time based on the specific details.
"Naturally, it's a good thing for the disciples. I think that since we've organized the research conference, it should be done in a dignified and fair manner, rather than just letting the children of aristocratic families take the spotlight. We need to give everyone a fair stage so that everyone can speak freely and express their ideas without being restricted by a lack of resources."
Upon seeing such a long string of messages, Commander Guo felt his breath catch for a moment. He had caught a sucker—no, he had caught a living saint!
If holding academic conferences could be seen as paving the way for oneself, then this behavior is purely charitable.
Otherwise, what's the point? To win people's hearts? Among so many kids, it would be good if there were one or two worth investing in. If winning people's hearts requires casting such a wide net, then seeking fame and fortune would no longer be a derogatory term.
Commander Guo, fearing the person would run away, quickly said that he had plenty of time and could help Xie Jiaoyue handle the matter right now, and that he would definitely do it perfectly.
We've worked so hard to enshrine this Bodhisattva, how could we let someone run away from her? Absolutely not.
She hurriedly got up to find Xie Jiaoyue, without even telling her good brother what was going on, afraid that if she was a second late, the huge windfall would grow wings and fly away.
Fortunately, Xie Jiaoyue didn't expect to get any information from Commander Guo; she was relying on Jin Wan.
While she and Commander Guo were busy transferring classic texts and various basic spiritual materials from the Xie family's main branch, a rumor spread like wildfire from the kitchen.
It was the quietest time of the afternoon, and many elderly people were sitting in the dining area, chatting with the disciples who came to eat here and there.
The older folks love these kinds of stories about wealth, and Xie Jiaoyue is fair-skinned and delicate, so in just a few words, they've molded her into a cute and charming spendthrift.
"Have you heard? Miss Xie Jiaoyue is truly a first-rate philanthropist."
"Of course I've heard about it. Others are rich but heartless, but she always thinks of her other disciples. I wish my child could be her classmate."
“Hey, you don’t have it, but I do. I’m going to tell my son the good news right now. He and his friends will be so happy.”
The disciple standing nearby, who had been listening intently, was so anxious that he scratched his head and cheeks. "You've been talking for so long, but you haven't said a single crucial thing! What exactly did Xie Jiaoyue do this time?"
Finally, the woman with the lucky son proudly said, "In two hours, Miss Xie Jiaoyue and Master Guo will register and distribute the books and spiritual materials needed for the research conference at the library. I have to make my son line up early so he can be the first to apply."
Chu Xingjin was also there. He had sensed something was wrong when he heard this before, and when he heard this sentence, he finally couldn't sit still anymore.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Even if Xie Jiaoyue is very wealthy, how could she possibly be so extravagant?"
"Besides, she herself is also participating in the academic conference and wants to get a good ranking, so how could she possibly help her opponent?"
Helping him is no problem. As husband and wife, we are of one mind and body. Everything he gains should also go to Xie Jiaoyue, so Xie Jiaoyue should help him.
This sounds familiar; it seems that when Xie Jiaoyue provided spirit stones to the Research Association, someone also stood up to question it.
Was it Chu Xingjin back then? Although I don't remember clearly, I always felt that this provisional son-in-law of the Xie family liked to question Miss Xie.
Poor thing, even a young lady like you can be troubled by love.
However, the words spoken by Xie Jiaoyue's fiancé seemed more reliable than those of the elderly people in the cafeteria.
It's not that they questioned the elderly for spreading rumors, but rather that information becomes more distorted the more it's passed around.
Maybe someone just brought two books from home to read, but it's rumored that they wanted to lend them to others.
But it's not much trouble to go and take a look when it's time. After all, it's a library, so it's not a bad thing to take a stroll there often.
Even with Chu Xingjin's attempt to dampen the enthusiasm, the news still spread rapidly among the crowd, influenced by the "the more the merrier" mentality. Like a burst of fire magic, it only needed a small trigger to instantly spread heat and light far and wide, illuminating every pair of eyes.
Chu Xingjin was initially relaxing in the kitchen, slowly drinking and sipping his drinks. The unique spiritual tea here was more potent than that of Fulai Restaurant, but as he drank, he couldn't sit still any longer.
If he doesn't go to the library soon, he's afraid he won't even be able to get in.
Regardless of whether the rumors he just heard are true or not, if he can't get into the library today, he really won't be able to get the "Five Elements Sword Dao".
Chu Xingjin immediately got up. To avoid others suspecting his whereabouts and following him to the library, he deliberately took a short detour through the dense forest, went back to his residence to change his clothes, and finally quietly went to the library.
He thought he was already very fast, but good heavens, the library was now surrounded by layers upon layers of walls, making it impossible to get in.
Someone spotted him and shouted for him, "Quick, make way! Chu Xingjin has arrived! Let him in!"
Chu Xingjin was wondering why people were still paying so much attention to him when he had already been so low-key. Then he heard someone next to him say, "I heard that Miss Xie Jiaoyue was so generous this time because of Chu Xingjin. She gave away so many things because she didn't want others to be like Chu Xingjin in the past, who were unable to give full play to their talents due to their family background, circumstances and other reasons."
"Yes, I heard she's going to do this in Chu Xingjin's name."
"My God, what level of love for someone's house extends to everything they own? She really loves them so much, I'm so moved I could cry."
"Because I saw my fiancé getting caught in the rain, I want to hold an umbrella for everyone who is in a similar situation to my fiancé. What is this? It's to let everyone witness and bless their love."
"I love them so much! I declare myself a fan of their pairing from now on."
"Brother Chu, why are you still here? Come on in, Miss Xie must be waiting for you inside."
Chu Xingjin felt his head buzzing. What was all this about? What did it mean that because he had been caught in the rain, he should hold an umbrella for someone in a similar situation?
What does this mean? Is it a public mockery of his background?
What exactly did Xie Jiaoyue mean by insulting him like this?
And "in his name," doesn't that mean he wants everyone to remember that he came from a humble background and that he was someone who was unworthy of Xie Jiaoyue's family background?
Ha, trying to manipulate him.
He thought this woman was genuinely magnanimous, which was why she had always acted as if she liked Feng Qianqian very much. It turned out she was waiting for him here, going to such lengths just to humiliate him, hoping to make him obedient out of inferiority in the future.
Impossible. How could he let a woman control him?
Chu Xingjin irritably pushed aside the people around him and walked inside without saying a word.
This attitude surprised everyone.
Someone whispered, "I heard that he was just saying in the kitchen that Xie Jiaoyue wouldn't be so wasteful. The tone of his voice suggested that he thought this was outrageous."
"Huh? Although we can't be sure if this is true, it sounds like a good thing, so why is he acting like this?"
No one paid attention to Chu Xingjin's doubts. People just felt that the young lady was so pitiful. If this matter was true, they would definitely make good use of the resources provided by the young lady and give the best results at the research conference as a reward.
Try to suppress Chu Xingjin!
Chu Xingjin's team had a full roster that intimidated many people. They had good resources and high talent, so it seemed impossible for them to win.
But now, for the sake of the poor young lady, they can also muster their fighting spirit and teach Chu Xingjin a lesson so that he will treat the young lady better in the future.
Because people made way for him, Chu Xingjin walked in without any hindrance.
There was still half an hour until the time he had agreed to meet Xie Jiaoyue, but Xie Jiaoyue was already in the library.
Beside Xie Jiaoyue, Teacher Guo was busily counting a jade slip.
What were they taking inventory of? Naturally, it was the piles of books and spiritual materials around Xie Jiaoyue and Teacher Guo.
Chu Xingjin's face was tense and stiff, like the unchanging blue tiles on a roof, not only stiff but also cold.
"Jiaoyue? What do you mean by that?" His questioning tone made it seem as if he didn't recognize the person in front of him at all.
Xie Jiaoyue looked at the newcomer with bright eyes: "Brother Chu, you're here so early."
She pointed to the people around her with great joy and said, "I think you wanted to borrow books before, but you were too embarrassed to ask me, so I specially contacted Teacher Guo for you to provide the disciples with access to classic texts and some basic spiritual materials. This way, you can borrow the classic texts directly according to the rules."
Her tone rose, as if she had truly put all her thought and spirit stones into considering Chu Xingjin's best interests.
If the price of spiritual materials weren't so unlimited, she might have provided more than just the basic materials.
Chu Xingjin found it absurd. What did he mean by "I'm embarrassed to talk to you"? Was it something he could just say out loud?
Besides, when did he feel embarrassed? He never even asked. He just wanted to discuss it with Xie Jiaoyue. He never expressed any intention to borrow the books.
Another question is, since Xie Jiaoyue has already planned to lend him the books, why does he still have to follow the rules?
What do you mean? Does he have the same status as all those people standing outside?
Okay, Xie Jiaoyue is really capable.
He had originally intended to show leniency towards Xie Jiaoyue at the research conference, and even considered sharing the information he had obtained from Wang Min with her. But since Xie Jiaoyue was so ruthless, why should he show her any mercy?
A true talent must be able to bend and stretch. So what if I borrow books in front of everyone? So what if my actions are recorded by my teachers?
Chu Xingjin gritted his teeth and said to Commander Guo, "Commander, I would like to borrow the 'Five Elements Sword Dao'."
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