Shang Lin had a bit of a headache. This beautiful and narcissistic monster! But Hu Tangdi wasn't wrong. Who wouldn't want to take a second look at beautiful people and things? How could they easily forget them?
Huang Ying couldn't stand Hu Tangdi's frivolousness and immediately said, "Can't you just become uglier? Why do you want to be so memorable? Or are you trying to bewitch people?"
Hu Tangdi gently waved the peach blossom fan in his hand, without the slightest restraint, "I'm so beautiful, why would I need to bewitch people? Besides, why would I want to become ugly? Even demons have a face."
"You still have any shame?!"
These two "faces" clearly do not mean the same thing, but Shang Lin suddenly realized a problem. He could not let Hu Tangdi and Huang Ying be together, otherwise it would be their show. So he hurriedly said, "Let Xiao She come. All of you, don't cause trouble. Meeting adjourned."
What could anyone else say after the sect leader had spoken? But Hu Tangdi and Huang Ying still disliked each other. The little boy Huang Li looked at Qiu Niang and asked, "You're a woman too, how come you're different from them?"
Qiu Niang smiled slightly, "Even the nine sons of the dragon are all different, let alone us?"
Huang Li nodded in agreement, but then offered a very fair assessment: "It's also possible that you and they are not the same species."
Ji Xiaoyao glanced at Qiu Niang and quickly looked away. She really looked like his wife. She was gentle and kind to everyone, but she was not indecisive or unable to handle things when they came to a problem. If she weren't in poor health, she probably could have gone to the battlefield with him without any problem.
It's a pity... My wife is probably just like the sect leader, she's too good in every way, but her poor health is a burden. Or maybe no one is perfect and everyone has some flaws!
After arranging the sale of mountain products, Shang Lin looked at Hu Tangdi, who hadn't returned, and asked, "Back so soon? Did you investigate thoroughly?"
Hu Tangdi's expression was particularly serious at this moment. "Sect Master, rest assured, even though it's been a few years, I know the details very well. That girl's parents have passed away, and almost all the classmates who bullied her were dragged down with her. Only one is still alive, but he's mentally unstable and doesn't need us..."
Shang Lin suddenly raised his hand to stop Hu Tangdi from continuing, "You should go back first."
Hu Tangdi was a little worried, "Sect Master..."
Shang Lin suddenly smiled. "I'm fine."
Hu Tangdi glanced at Shang Lin, but in the end, he disappeared on the spot. Their sect leader had a strong will, and even if his mood fluctuated, it would probably only be for a moment.
Shang Lin did indeed remain silent for a moment before immersing himself in his studies. In some ways, campus life in the human world was similar to that of disciples cultivating within major sects in the cultivation world.
Although I didn't think it involved life and death when I thought about it, now I realize I haven't seen enough. I wonder if Meng Zhe, who suffered an undeserved disaster, can recover after returning home for a couple of days.
When Shang Lin returned to school on Sunday afternoon, he didn't let Old Man Chai take him. After all, he was a boy, so why did he always have to be picked up and dropped off by his parents? Besides, being a boy was just a facade; deep down, he was the leader of a sect and a truly powerful figure who could command the wind and rain.
Okay, past lives, past lives.
But when he met Manager Duan, Li Hongjin was with him. In his eyes, Shang Lin was just a child. It wouldn't be good if he didn't have an adult by his side, especially since it was a business transaction. What if he was bullied?
If Shang Lin knew what Li Hongjin was thinking, he would definitely tell him, "Who's bullying whom is still unknown. I'm already being nice by not bullying others."
However, Shang Lin couldn't read minds, so he didn't say anything when Li Hongjin wanted to join. Anyway, they could all make money together, and if they really needed to talk privately, they could find a way to meet privately.
Li Hongjin is so naive, it wouldn't be difficult for him to avoid her, especially since she's willing to reciprocate the kindness of those who are genuinely good to her.
Manager Duan arranged to meet in a private room at a small restaurant. He arrived a little earlier than Shang Lin, but he looked noticeably unwell, which even Li Hongjin, an ordinary person, could tell.
Having done business together a few times, they were somewhat familiar with each other. As soon as Li Hongjin sat down, he asked directly, "Manager Duan, have you been working very hard lately? You look quite pale."
When Shang Lin looked at Manager Duan, his expression paused slightly. This wasn't from being tired from work; it was clearly something that was bothering him. How long had it been since they last saw each other? But Huang Ying hadn't been like this when she was with him before.
Manager Duan didn't hide anything and said frankly, "It's not work, it's my mother who is sick. You know, the elderly are usually in good health, but once they get sick, it's no small matter. She also has a bit of Alzheimer's, so she's particularly difficult to take care of. I'm a middle-aged man with elderly parents and young children to support, and I also have to earn money to support my family, so naturally I'm quite tired."
After saying that, she smiled sheepishly, "Look at me, why am I saying this in front of you two kids? But Xiao Shang, you must study hard, get into a prestigious university, and find a good job so you won't suffer in middle age."
Shang Lin was completely taken aback when the topic suddenly shifted to her, but she said very seriously, "Yes, I know."
A genius like him, once he's in school, it wouldn't make sense if he didn't study at the very forefront and top of his field. As for a midlife crisis, that'll have to wait until he's middle-aged. Well, his past self hadn't reached that point yet, so it's hard to say for his current self.
As they spoke, the dishes were served one by one. Manager Duan said politely, "I don't know what you like to eat, I just ordered whatever was available. If there's anything you don't like, we can order more."
Shang Lin and Li Hongjin quickly said, "No need, no need, we're not picky eaters."
"Then eat quickly, I'm starving." Manager Duan, afraid they'd feel embarrassed, hurriedly picked up his chopsticks and took a bite before asking, "Do you have any more mountain produce at home?"
Li Hongjin hurriedly said, "I have some at home." Then he looked at Shang Lin, as if to say, "Do you have some at home?"
Shang Lin nodded, "My family has some too, but not many."
Manager Duan glanced at Shang Lin again, then didn't continue the topic, only asking, "You're living on campus now, isn't it true that the school doesn't allow cell phones?"
Shang Lin nodded again, "Yes, I'm afraid it will affect my studies."
Manager Duan said with a hint of regret, "Yes, for students, studying is naturally the most important thing."
However, it's always easier to find someone at school than in the village. Moreover, Shang Lin's family situation is a bit special. There are only two people in the family, and they are not even father and son. They said they came to the village to recuperate, but their family conditions are not good.
Since Shang Lin was a minor, and Old Man Chai never showed up when selling mountain produce, Manager Duan instinctively felt that he would have to ask young Shang Lin to handle the purchases in the future. Afterwards, the three of them chatted casually about everyday matters, and the meal came to an end.
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