Meanwhile, Xianyu felt utterly helpless.
One was a leading scholar renowned throughout the Starsea.
The other was a powerful member of the Xianzhou's upper ranks.
Why did they insist on discussing this sort of topic with him?!
Xianyu forced a friendly, harmless smile.
"Is that really the point?"
He's changing the subject again, Zandar thought.
His student's parents took their child's education extremely seriously and laid the groundwork for his future in advance.
Eric's free time after school was filled with all sorts of extracurricular classes, and he traveled to other countries with his parents or friends during the holidays.
His life was rich and fulfilling, and he rarely used electronic devices.
There was only one way for him to learn about that subject.
The Biology Textbook.
Zandar feigned surprise.
"How is that not the point?"
Xianyu fell silent.
He turned his head, his gaze settling on the champagne before him.
Zandar knew when to stop.
If he teased his student too much, he would get angry.
In truth, Zandar was not optimistic about the two of them.
Initially, he had held no prejudice against Jingliu.
He would not judge someone lightly before getting to know them.
And what had happened?
Eric had been tricked into marriage.
Jingliu's delaying tactic had happened to suit his student's wishes perfectly.
That made Jingliu the first in line to inherit.
If anything happened to Eric...
As his student's wife, Jingliu would inherit all his assets.
No matter how much Zandar disliked Xianzhou natives, he had to acknowledge the wisdom of their age-old custom.
Marriage required a match in family standing.
Their family backgrounds were far too different.
Thanks to his upbringing, Eric had developed an even temperament, a kind disposition, and exceptionally keen insight.
Alongside those strengths, he also had flaws.
He cared