Hope in His Heart

"Tang Lan has always been arrogant and unruly. Now he's actually set his sights on Ma Xiaotao. He's utterly lawless!"

Another instructor spoke angrily, his hands clenched into tight fists as though he wished he could rush over and teach Tang Lan a lesson at once.

One after another, they turned to Shrek Academy's dean, Yan Shaozhe, their eyes full of expectation,

hoping he would step forward and take charge of the situation.

"Dean, you have to make a decision. We can't let this go on."

An impatient instructor could not help saying, looking eagerly at Yan Shaozhe,

his gaze filled with anxiety and pleading, as though Yan Shaozhe were their final lifeline.

"Dean, Tang Lan is far too arrogant. He must be restrained."

Another instructor offered his advice, his tone carrying a trace of displeasure,

his brows deeply furrowed as though he were worrying over the academy's future.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Yan Shaozhe, awaiting his decision,

and the atmosphere grew exceptionally tense and oppressive.

As the dean of Shrek Academy, Yan Shaozhe was highly respected and wielded great authority. He was also Ma Xiaotao's teacher,

and knew her personality and condition inside out.

If he spoke up, then with his status and prestige, he could naturally make Ma Xiaotao refuse.

Moreover, everyone believed Yan Shaozhe would make Ma Xiaotao refuse.

In their eyes, Dean Yan Shaozhe had always placed great importance on the academy's standards and discipline.

He would surely stop something that could affect a student's focus on cultivation and damage the academy's reputation.

Yet to everyone's surprise, Yan Shaozhe smiled and said,

"Would Xiaotao being with Tang Lan really be so bad?"

Everyone looked utterly stunned, their eyes wide and mouths slightly open, as though they could not believe what they had heard.

"Dean, what