Qin Siyang and Hu Chan rode back to Nanrong University in Zhao Longfei's private car.
Though both were proud young talents who thought themselves untouchable, neither dared to walk around outside Nanrong University anymore.
Qin Siyang said to Hu Chan, "I didn't expect you to have that much nerve, declaring war on the Three Harmonies Church right there onstage. Your speech was pretty inflammatory, too, of course. I think I understand what you meant by 'people's hearts' now."
"Thank you. Your impromptu speech was also very moving, President Qin."
Zhao Longfei sat beside them sipping tea, quietly listening to their conversation.
"Save the flattery. Once we get back, I'm raising both your rent and Yu Ziying's by fifty percent. I'll put it all on your tab."
Hu Chan's eyes widened. They had been chatting perfectly pleasantly; he had never expected Qin Siyang to suddenly spring that on him.
He couldn't help asking in bewilderment, "President Qin... why are you raising the rent?!"
"You've gone and antagonized the Three Harmonies Church again, haven't you? Now you're even less able to leave Southern Glory."
"What does that have to do with raising the rent?"
"Everything. I'm taking advantage of your misfortune."
"Pfft..."
At Qin Siyang's words, the water Zhao Longfei had been drinking sprayed straight out of his nostrils.
"Principal Zhao, what's wrong?"
"Nothing... cough, cough... nothing. You two carry on."
Seeing that Zhao Longfei wouldn't speak up for him, Hu Chan could only turn back to Qin Siyang. "President Qin, you're the Vice President of a merchants' association. Why must you squeeze a fallen Holy Son like me for money?"
"Much to my embarrassment, this Vice President has yet to receive a single copper coin from the association."
"...How is that possible? The Vice President of the Zhao Merchants' Association hasn't