Zhou Yi opened her mouth and subconsciously took two steps back.
To be honest, she didn't want to provoke Xing Wu, who was ruthless and merciless, but remembering what Li Heng had said on the phone, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue.
" Teacher Xing, please don't be angry. I did this for Jiang Fan's sake. With his abilities, there's absolutely no need for him to risk his life to go to your Yuanwu, right?"
To be honest, this was instructed by Shenwu. He really wants Jiang Fan to join Shenwu, so please consider this as doing Shenwu a favor.
Shenwu? Jiang Fan lowered his head and pondered.
I feel there's more to this than meets the eye.
Suddenly, he remembered what Yan Tianyang had said before leaving Fortress No. 31, and guessed that this matter was probably related to Yan Tianyang.
"Hmph! I won't give face to anyone who comes! If everyone tries to poach people from Yuanwu, Yuanwu will be laughed at by the world!" Xing Wu's attitude remained firm.
Seeing that Xing Wu was showing her no respect, Zhou Yi's fear was gradually replaced by anger.
" Xing Wu, don't try to act tough in front of me. In Yuanwu, you're just a lowly teacher. Our Shenwu personally asked you for people, and you won't even give him that much face? Aren't you afraid of suffering the consequences later?"
The phrase "suffer a loss" was Zhou Yi's euphemism.
Anyone present who wasn't stupid could tell that if Xing Wu didn't agree to hand over Jiang Fan, then they should expect Shenwu's revenge.
"Hahaha!" Xing Wu burst into laughter, his laughter unrestrained and arrogant.
"What am I afraid of! My parents died young, and my only brother, who was my only family, died in the Outer Wilderness Zone to protect the Great Xia. I'll definitely die in the Outer Wilderness Zone someday too. Come and get your revenge if you dare!"
Hearing these words, Zhou Yi's face turned pale and then purple.
Jiang Fan, standing to the side, felt a mix of emotions. While admiring Xing Wu, he was reminded of the Crazy Old Man who had also lost all his children.
Put yourself in their shoes; if one day the entire Tang Family were to perish, how tragic that would be!
He'd probably fight the monsters to the death without any scruples. As for those underhanded methods, he wouldn't care about his life anyway, so why would he care about such things?
Xing Wu, too lazy to waste any more words with Zhou Yi, turned to look at Jiang Fan.
Remember to arrive early.
"Okay, Teacher Xing."
That was the final decision, with no room for negotiation.
Zhou Yi returned Li Heng's call with a heavy heart. Li Heng was on the verge of tears. If he had known that the higher-ups valued Jiang Fan so much, he would have handled this matter personally.
Jiang Fan had just come out of the principal's office when he saw a baby-faced girl in a business suit running towards him.
His expression was excited, and his gaze was like that of a hungry wolf eyeing a plump lamb.
It's her.
Jiang Fan recognized the baby-faced girl as a reporter who had once interviewed them at their school. He remembered that when Lan Shengxue broke through to become Martial Artist, it caused a sensation, and many reporters came to interview her. This baby-faced girl was one of those reporters.
"Hello, Jiang Fan, it's great to see you again!"
The baby-faced girl was named Guo Rou. When she saw Jiang Fan, her face flushed with excitement and her eyes lit up. At the same time, she felt that fate was truly amazing!
She was brought in for an interview by Zeng Hualing because of Lan Shengxue's breakthrough to become Martial Artist.
She spotted Jiang Fan, the most handsome guy in the crowd, at a glance and exclaimed in surprise, "How can this classmate be so handsome? He's even more handsome than the stars on TV!" So she eagerly ran over to interview him.
It was later learned that the boy had a congenital deficiency, which resulted in his blood and energy being even weaker than that of an elementary school student.
What a waste of such a beautiful appearance!
In the blink of an eye, Jiang Fan became the champion of the martial arts examination at Fortress No. 31, crushing all the other geniuses with the strength of Late-Stage First-Rank Martial Artist. He made those who once looked down on him feel ashamed!
He's so handsome!
"It has indeed been a long time," Jiang Fan replied politely.
Guo Rou handed the microphone to Jiang Fan, "Could I take a little of your time for a brief interview?"
"Okay." Jiang Fan nodded.
With Jiang Fan's consent, Guo Rou became even more excited.
"How did you manage to turn your life around? I remember the last time I interviewed you, you were just an ordinary person."
Before she could answer Jiang Fan's question, a tall, capable-looking woman walked over.
The newcomer adjusted his glasses, his expression serious.
" Xiao Rou, you lack experience, step aside for now. I'll interview Jiang Fan here."
"Sister Zeng, please let me do the interview, I'm ready."
Zeng Hualing spoke in an unquestionable, commanding tone. " Jiang Fan is not only the top martial arts examinee of our Fortress No. 31, but also the top examinee of the Great Xia Dynasty. His future is limitless. What right do you, a mere intern, have to interview him? If we let you act recklessly and offend Jiang Fan, be careful you don't lose your job!"
In Zeng Hualing's opinion, Guo Rou was really insensible, a newcomer trying to compete with her, an old-timer, for such a once-in-a-lifetime interview.
"Oh well."
Guo Rou pouted, somewhat reluctantly, and stepped aside.
Seeing this, Zeng Hualing glanced at Guo Rou sideways, pursed her lips, and then looked at Jiang Fan.
" Jiang Fan, do you mind if I take up a little of your time?"
Jiang Fan replied expressionlessly, "I mind."
What?
Zeng Hualing had already opened her mouth to ask a question, but Jiang Fan's answer choked her, and the words she was about to say were stuck in her throat.
"What—what did you just say? I didn't quite hear you."
"I said, I mind," Jiang Fan repeated.
Upon hearing the same answer again, Zeng Hualing's face showed an expression of existential doubt.
What's going on? Guo Rou asked Jiang Fan if he minded, and Jiang Fan immediately said "OK." But now that it's her turn, she's the one who minds?
Guo Rou blinked her big eyes, looking equally confused.
" Jiang Fan, don't misunderstand, I just want to ask you a few simple questions, it won't take up much of your time."
Although Zeng Hualing didn't know why Jiang Fan refused, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and continue due to the mission.
"Since you know you're wasting my time, why are you still asking?"
Jiang Fan showed Zeng Hualing no respect whatsoever. He could tell that Zeng Hualing was deliberately trying to suppress Guo Rou, and he hated people like that the most.
The harsh words caused Zeng Hualing's face to change colors rapidly, from red to orange, yellow to green, blue to indigo to violet, a truly spectacular sight.
Jiang Fan completely ignored Zeng Hualing, who was in an awkward situation, and turned to look at Guo Rou instead.
"Do you want to ask any more questions? If not, I'm leaving."
"Me?" Guo Rou pointed to herself, her already large eyes widening in shock, and her mouth agape in an "O" shape.
Zeng Hualing finally understood why Jiang Fan did this: he must have realized that she was suppressing Guo Rou.
As for why he did this, it's probably because Jiang Fan came from a slum and must have suffered a lot of oppression and contempt since childhood, which is why he stood up for Guo Rou.