The puppets' stage play

"...In the final analysis, we still have no truly reliable people above us."

Uncle Tang looked around at everyone, talking about his feelings for many years, and said to Song Sheng and others: "Xiao Sheng, I don't care about the origins of your relatives, but you have been watched by us since you were a child."

"Old Song and the others left early, and we, our sworn brothers, acted as fathers and mothers to help you. You also know how important the qualifications in your hands are. It is the privilege of being a scholar."

"We are exempt from the most feared first round of screening to enter the three major colleges, so we must ensure that the people who take the qualifications from us will help us later."

Uncle Tang's words left several people speechless. Indeed, it seemed that the previous dispute was indeed unnecessary.

Song Sheng thought to himself that Wu Sheng was indeed excellent, but he still could not meet the requirements of the three major colleges. It was not that he had not considered him.

Ling Sheng agreed and had some feelings.

"Who says it's not the case? Back then, the Bai family was considered the uncrowned king of this city. They were extremely arrogant. However, when they met someone from Qingjing Academy, they looked down on their poor background and privately instructed their subordinates to suppress them.

In the end, the quarrel became bigger and bigger, and the conflicts accumulated and deepened.”

"At that time, a certain executive of the Bai family made it clear that he wanted to destroy the other party. Many people in power responded. Merchants were desperate and pedestrians returned home. They openly launched a mechanical army in the city, claiming to let others know that the Bai family is the master of the city.

The originally silent student surnamed Yan, who was usually a bit cowardly and was even called a good old man and a waste, rarely got angry at that time. He claimed to the Bai family that they were breaking the law and blatantly violating the restrictions.

Then... one leg was broken."

"Yes, who could have thought of the final outcome at that time, in a blink of an eye" Yang Shen interjected with some envy.

"The huge Bai family is finished"

Uncle Tang's expression was calm, and he could vaguely see the bloody storm that day. After Yan Xuezi's leg was broken, the Bai family originally wanted to get worse.

The powerful councilors and ministers in the city originally remained silent and did not participate in all this, and even had a vague tacit understanding with the Bai family.

At this moment, the tacit understanding between each other disappeared!

The Minister of Culture and Education personally dispatched a 200-person science and technology team with strong limiters.

The Minister of Security and Safety brought troops and horses, including 800 ground combat anti-riot aircraft and 350 integrated free-attack aircraft in the air.

The college's special detective team was dispatched, headed by college guard captain Tomson, who brought 1,200 phantom armed forces to suppress the entire crowd.

The Bai family was disarmed, all participating merchants were revoked, and all perpetrators were executed. The leader of the Bai family was exiled to other places.

Tang Chen issued various orders coldly, but he was only gentle to Yan Xuezi.

Facing the Minister of Culture and Education, the Minister of Security dismissed the overtures. Afterwards, the Bai family's property was divided up, and the one who got the most was the student surnamed Yan, now the owner of the city, Yan Sheng.

Several people later reviewed the story and felt that something was too strange. The founder of the Bai family, Mr. Bai, has remained silent.

The head of the family at that time took the initiative to bear the consequences of all this. Some of the Bai family managers acted too hastily, and the people who took action in the end were also extremely quick. Yan Sheng took action immediately at the slightest danger, as if everything had been agreed between them.

Uncle Tang pointed out clearly: "The whole incident was a trap for Yan Sheng, who seemed cowardly and could be bullied. He gained everything and promoted the prestige of the college. The Bai family was just the one who was given up!"

Yang Shen raised his eyebrows, "We must not forget that Yan Sheng was originally just a poor boy. He relied on Qingjing Academy to not only expand his knowledge but also get to know many powerful people."

"Even the supporters behind the Bai family let go easily, so the scholar qualification is important. Now, people who are not from the three major academies are not allowed to ascend to high positions."

Ling Sheng looked at Song Sheng, "It was only after this that we gradually gained more money, so now we need a strong shield if we want to go further, you understand."

"Since Song Sheng said that there is no problem with the other party, I will just wait and see."

Yang Shen spoke and turned to look at Wu Dafu, "I heard something before that Xiaosheng is still a little unhappy. You have to be careful and don't let your personal emotions affect the overall situation of us."

"Yes, Dafu, please pay more attention, we are a collective"

Uncle Tang's expression was solemn, and several people looked at Wu Dafu.

Wu Dafu nodded in agreement with a stiff expression. Several people felt a little embarrassed, and Yang Shen decided to give him some sweetness.

"Song Sheng, don't you have two quotas on your hands? We have some people here. You seem to be training some and adding junior students to the mix. Maybe you will get the idea." Yang Shen's suggestion made Song Sheng a little surprised. .

He looked at Uncle Tang, Ling Sheng and others' expressions of approval, and Wu Dafu's expression of surprise. He knew in his heart that these people must have discussed it in private, and there were unknown interests involved behind the scenes. Now they were just informing him of the results in a reasonable manner.

Song Sheng walked to the corner table, took the kettle and poured himself a glass of water. Ignoring a few nervous glances, he raised his head and drank it all. The water was a little hot and his body was slightly stiff.

He turned around, smiled heartily, and looked at everyone.

"OK"

His brothers and elders suddenly seemed relaxed and praised him repeatedly. They each said that their own people would never let him down, joking and making fun of each other.

He poured another glass of water and held it in his hand. Well, the water was a little cold, he thought to himself.

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Wu Sheng talked endlessly about the deep friendship between his father and others, shaking the cup in his hand, without the previous anger.

Qi Xiu listened with a calm expression. He had already finished his noodles. He put the bowl aside and there was a teapot on the table.

He was drinking tea from a cup and poured it into his mouth. The tea was fragrant.

His pupils trembled, and the picture was transmitted to his mind from the karma core, and he skillfully extracted the information that was useful to him.

Bai family, two qualifications, Yan Sheng, Qingjing Academy...

He nodded imperceptibly.

Xi Shou's second-level ability is really good. Compared with Xia Ying's popular shadow ability, which may be detected by people with sensitive spiritual senses, its ability is more hidden.

Because essentially it is not there, only that corner communicates with it, and it ‘sees’ everything.

It is a combined form of mimicry and parasitism.

Qi Xiu looked at Wu Sheng who spoke with envy, and shook his head in his heart. Only friends whose interests are in the same direction are friends. It is not that there is no friendship between these people, but they value their own interests more than others.

Wu Sheng was relatively naive, and Qi Xiu did not underestimate him. After all, his father would wake him up after this.

As for whether he will grow up and to that point, for the sake of the other party's elders, he is quite interested.

After all, he can be regarded as occupying the spot that originally belonged to him, although Wu Sheng may not be able to succeed.

Qi Xiu continued to 'watch' everything happening in the room.

"Then I'll call Xiaode over." Song Sheng cheered up. Although he was a little sentimental, he still didn't forget the purpose of his trip.

"not see"

"Not interested in"

"talk about it later"

Uncle Tang, Ling Sheng, and Yang Shen all refused. They were thinking about the people they liked. As for Du De? You may not have real ability yet, so it’s not worth trying to win over now. It won’t be too late to see you again when you show your extraordinary ability later.

After all, they have the same interests. Since they are said to be relatives of Song Sheng, as long as they are indeed geniuses, then they take it seriously as they are kind uncles, otherwise...

Several people were making plans in their minds. After looking at each other and smiling, they said goodbye to Wu Dafu, smiled flatteringly at Song Sheng, and left in a hurry. Wu Dafu looked at this scene coldly, and Song Sheng also stood a little dull.

The two looked at each other with a thousand thoughts in their eyes.

"I plan to stop winning the lecture hall. It is just a dream to me after all. Xiaosheng, please ask him to come to my place tomorrow. I..."

"Forget it, let's go"

Song Sheng looked at the other person and wanted to say something else, but he still couldn't. Whether it was years of friendship or his own arbitrary decisions, other people's little calculations made him physically and mentally exhausted.

Song Sheng turned around and left without saying anything. His steps were a little heavy. When he opened the door curtain with his right hand, he was about to leave.

"okay"

This sentence made his body tremble, and his heart felt incomprehensible.

He put down the curtain and left without looking back. In front of him, he could vaguely hear Wu Sheng saying goodbye.

"Xiao De, let's go"

He spoke to Qi Xiu, trying to keep himself together and not showing his inner emotions, and then hesitantly looked at Wu Sheng.

"Uncle, why are you all leaving so soon? Don't you usually drink and chat until late at night? I'm still thinking of making room for Du De to stay in, so you just..." His words gradually became silent, and he stared blankly. Look at Song Sheng who is watching him.

He also had some premonition in his heart. Grandpa Tang, Uncle Ling, and Uncle Yang, who were usually very kind, glanced at him in a hurry before, but did not respond to his greetings at all. They just raised their hands and left, just like strangers. Same.

"...Come to my place at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon. If anyone stops you, use my name. You..."

Song Sheng didn't want to say more. He pulled Du De who stood up, turned around and left Wu Sheng, who was stagnant in place.

Du De surprisingly didn't say much. He felt a little comforted in his heart. He didn't dare to look behind him and stepped toward the doorstep faster.

Qi Xiu looked back and saw Wu Sheng running behind him in a panic. With his excellent eyesight, he could still see the tears in the corners of his eyes. His mood was very calm, without too many disturbances.

He turned his head and left quickly following Song Sheng.

After that, he was taken back to Song Sheng's home, located at No. 106 Nandun Lane, Fuguang No. Street. The house could only be considered clean and tidy, and the overall layout was not large.

He thanked Song Sheng seriously. The tired Song Sheng was lying on the lounge chair on the balcony on the second floor, and he responded softly with his eyes blurred.

Qi Xiu turned around and left, walking slowly from the balcony. He turned left and entered the door of the second room. He gently turned the handle and the door opened quietly.

The space inside the house is not small, with complete supporting decorations, a thick and soft large bed, special toiletries for washing and cleaning, and a wardrobe with a mirror to store miscellaneous items.

Qi Xiu glanced around calmly and sat in front of the mirror.

The figure in the mirror was clear, reflecting Qi Xiu's calm appearance. The picture blurred for a while, revealing a pair of big crystal eyes.

"Master, this area is under my control. Your safety is absolutely guaranteed."

The clear childish voice came out, it was Xi Shou.

Qi Xiu nodded and felt relieved.