In fact, because of his advanced age, he was the least favored among the scholars.
Su Fan is the only son of the Su family.
From childhood, he was taught that he was the most noble bloodline of the Su family and the most honorable landlord in the Su family!
In addition, he later became a scholar.
Before Liang Yaozu was born, he was the only scholar in the surrounding area for a long time, and his status was even more precious than that of the only son of the Su family.
He had always been highly praised and couldn't handle the sudden reality of falling to the bottom.
Therefore, after entering Dongcheng Academy, his mind was not on studying at all, but instead he thought about how to climb the ranks.
Meng Wenyuan was the path he found to climb the social ladder.
After careful observation, Su Fan discovered that although Meng Wenyuan was not a spoiled brat, Meng Ruxiu did not give him any special treatment in the academy just because he was his son.
But the headmaster's son is still the headmaster's son.
Even so, there were still many students in the academy who were deliberately trying to curry favor with Meng Wenyuan.
Moreover, every student who curries favor with Meng Wenyuan gains the respect of other students.
In order to gain such high regard, Su Fan began to curry favor with Meng Wenyuan.
Meng Wenyuan was a simple man, so it wasn't difficult to curry favor with him. In less than half a month, he had become close to Meng Wenyuan and was even able to attend Meng Wenyuan's birthday banquet.
However, because so many people fawned over Meng Wenyuan, even if he managed to curry favor, he would be the most shameless one, always being pushed to the back by the other students.
Now that he finally had another chance to show himself, Su Fan did his best to squeeze forward.
Countless vicious and vulgar words spilled from him.
He thought that by praising Meng Wenyuan so much, Meng Wenyuan would surely appreciate him, but to his surprise, Meng Wenyuan looked disapproving after hearing his words.
“Su Fanzhong, that poisonous woman is indeed wrong, but your words are far too vicious. How can you use such vulgar language to describe a woman?”
Oh no, his attempt to flatter backfired!
Realizing that Meng Wenyuan did not like this way of speaking, Su Fan immediately wanted to explain, but the other students who wanted to curry favor with Meng Wenyuan did not give him a chance to explain at all, and all spoke up to criticize him.
"Brother Su Fan, as a scholar, how could you utter such vulgar words?"
"These words are truly unworthy of our scholarly status! They're no different from those of a vulgar street shrew!"
"Hehehe, actually I think it's not entirely Su Fan's fault. I heard that Su Fan is from Xinghua Village. Those villages in that area are the poorest places in our Sishui County. Poor and remote places breed unruly people. I suppose the people around Su Fan talk like that. It's no wonder that Su Fan has picked up this habit!"
Su Fan hates it when people mention his background.
His impoverished background made him feel inferior, but it was a real feeling, and he argued more and more, only able to keep a straight face.
Meng Wenyuan did not actually agree with the saying that "bad people come from poor and remote places."
In his view, people know etiquette when their granaries are full. Even if villagers in poor areas are fierce, it is because they are forced by life, not because they are inherently bad.
However, since Su Fan's words were truly offensive, and Liu Liang was still threatening suicide, he didn't bother with the matter any further.
He simply turned back and focused on persuading Liu Liang.
"Manager Liu, don't be too sad. Braised food is indeed very popular for a while, but the hype will eventually pass. I believe that Yu Mantang's business will get better eventually."
Liu Liang wiped away his tears with feigned concern: "But who knows when this storm will pass? I'm afraid I won't make it to that day."
Meng Wenyuan thought about it and agreed. After a moment's thought, he asked, "Do you know where that poisonous woman who sells braised food is?"
Wan Shu is collecting money in the shop next door at Jinzunlou.
However, Liu Liang was also clever, and instead of speaking out immediately, he asked, "Young Master Meng, what is the purpose of this?"
As Su Fan observed, Meng Wenyuan was a man without much guile; when Liu Liang asked him a question, he answered it.
"So I went to find her, reasoned with her, and persuaded her to sell the braised food at Yu Man Tang as well."
Before Liu Liang could say anything, many students spoke up, looking completely bewildered.
"Brother Wenyuan, for such a vicious woman, it's best to report her to the authorities directly. Why did you have to go there in person? Isn't that giving her too much face?"
"Besides, she's already ruined Yu Mantang like this. How can Yu Mantang still sell her things? That would be too spineless!"
Meng Wenyuan shook his head in disapproval: "Integrity can't put food on the table. Only this method can solve Manager Liu's predicament."
Meng Wenyuan analyzed the situation calmly.
“It is indeed possible to report to the authorities, but since this is a business matter and no one has actually been injured, the government can't do too much. Besides, Manager Liu only has a testimony and no evidence. How can the government believe his one-sided story?”
The students suddenly realized the truth.
"That's really true! Brother Wenyuan is indeed amazing!"
"Indeed, backbone cannot put food on the table. Brother Wenyuan truly deserves to be called the pride of our Dongcheng Academy. His thinking is so insightful!"
Liu Liang finally realized what was going on.
Yes, integrity can't put food on the table. Even if he ruins Wan Shu's reputation now, Yu Mantang will still go bankrupt anyway, so he might as well take this opportunity.
Ask Meng Wenyuan to help negotiate the sale of the braised food at Yumantang.
Given Meng Wenyuan's high status, Wan Shu, a mere peasant woman, would not dare to refuse.
With that thought in mind, Liu Liang stopped hiding it and pointed.
"Isn't this a coincidence? That young lady just happened to be delivering braised food to Jinzunlou at this moment. Ah, they're coming out!"
The students followed the direction Liu Liang pointed and were all shocked.
Holy crap, how can this vile woman be so beautiful!
Many people were stunned, but Su Fan smiled smugly to himself the moment he saw Wan Shu.
I never imagined that this vicious woman selling braised food would actually be Wan Shu!
Even though Wan Shu was abandoned by him, she still couldn't bear to part with him. Some time ago, she even secretly went to Dongcheng Academy to see him. She must love him so much that she couldn't extricate herself. As long as he asked, what could Wan Shu possibly refuse?
He stepped forward, stood in front of Meng Wenyuan, and said smugly, "Brother Wenyuan, why don't you let me handle this matter?"
Su Fan's voice finally brought the students, who were stunned by Wan Shu's beauty, back to their senses.
Although Wan Shu was already old, she was indeed beautiful, and many students were somewhat distracted by her. Upon hearing Su Fan's words, they immediately expressed their dissatisfaction.
"Why should Brother Su Fan go? Brother Su Fan, you are so bad at speaking, you will never be able to persuade that poisonous woman!"
“I may not be good with words, but I’m quite confident I can persuade this wicked woman, because…” Su Fan deliberately feigned shame: “This wicked woman has long harbored feelings for me and will absolutely obey my every word!”
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