The puppets' stage play

In an average-sized room.

Two middle-aged men were dressed in academic uniforms. They moved quickly and reviewed the piles of information on the table.

Scholar Tang's eyes were tangled, and he sighed as he looked at the information in front of him. Scholar Du, who was sitting next to him, stretched his head curiously, and nodded in understanding when he saw the name of the person who provided the information.

There was a condescending look on his face, and he patted the other person's shoulder in a comforting manner, but he was snickering in his heart.

"Old Tang, what kind of business did you get for yourself? It doesn't look like it's going to be easy with such a gloomy face."

Scholar Tang squinted at this person, feeling helpless and a little hot in his heart. The other person was really willing to spend money. He could only make a lot of money by training students at Qingjing College. Now as long as his hands are looser, he can make a lot of money. Yes.

It's just that what the other party asked for is not easy to handle, but it's this person...

The information says - Zhao Zhengming! Those with bad conduct must be removed.

He shook his head helplessly. The other party really didn't understand. What he said in the past was just a matter of waving his hand. However, this year, he suddenly tightened his grip and strictly prohibited the auditors from openly trading. He was also afraid of affecting his own future. It seemed that this business I can only give up.

Just as he was making a decision in his mind, Scholar Du next to him stared at the information for a long time and showed a rather witty smile.

"Old Tang, don't be anxious. Tell me how big this business is. Maybe there will be a turnaround." There was something hidden in his words. Scholar Tang suddenly turned his head and was surprised.

They usually work on things like this independently based on their own relationships, and do not disclose it to others. They maintain a tacit understanding with each other without asking about the specific content. He was a little angry at first because the other party broke the default rules and was about to scold the other party.

An idea suddenly flashed through Scholar Tang's anxious mind. He really had no way, so he might as well listen to other people's opinions.

He licked his dry lips, sorted out his words in his mind, and spoke to the smiling scholar Du.

"That's Liu Tao and his spokesperson over there. The other party also made a big deal. He gave away one-third of the property. He asked me to give more help to Zhao Zhengming's assessment. He also thanked me heavily afterwards.

But he didn't understand that Zhao Zhengming would not pass, and would be screened out in the first round. In the past, even if the student himself was not good, it would be nothing as long as he was recommended by a scholar, but the other party just won the first series.

You also know that winning..."

Scholar Du felt clear in his heart that his plan had come true. He suppressed his excitement and listened to the other party's words. The more he listened, the brighter his eyes became. He watched as he fell into the net without knowing it, and was still chattering. the other party.

This can be done! Therefore, the opponent's control fell into his hands. Although he was just a casual move, it did not prevent him from making contributions to that person.

Scholar Du laughed and interrupted, "This is a simple matter. Brother Tang only gets worried if he takes himself too seriously."

"Seriously?" Scholar Tang frowned. He was not happy that he interrupted him at first, so he looked at the other party intently.

The other party's expression was relaxed and a bit understated, "Then Zhao Zhengming will not be declared unsuccessful until the second round of written examination. You only need to tell the other party that you tried your best, but the other party was not good enough to pass, and Liu Tao has nothing to say."

"But...but, isn't this fraud!" Scholar Tang was excited. He used to devote himself to educating people and only occasionally received some benefits, but he never thought about these evil ways.

"Oh, what's this? Brother Tang is a noble man, but he doesn't know that everyone is doing this. The worst is, after the other party makes up the record, you can compensate him some more.

Oh, by the way, you can also ask the other party for more benefits here. You have contributed too. After all, the other party does not understand the specific rules of our college. How great, you have money and comfort in your heart. It’s the best of both worlds! This is it! "

The reality in Scholar Du's cold words made Scholar Tang's face turn red, and there were no formed words in his mouth.

"However, we are still afraid of people reporting this kind of thing, and we need someone to support us. Let's do this. My teacher is the team leader this time. If you give him part of the benefits, you can also get some." Scholar Du smiled with a thoughtful look on his face.

In this assessment team, a doctorate is the main examiner, eight instructors are the team leaders, and below them are ordinary academics from the academy.

Scholar Tang's thin face was drooped, with confusion in his eyes. He looked at the scholar's uniform that he had carefully taken care of every day and was a little white after washing, and then looked at the other person's red face and fat body, but it was a purely handmade scholar's uniform. His face became Somewhat ferocious.

After working hard for half his life, he didn't want to continue to be so difficult. A smile appeared on his face, a little uncomfortable, a little disgusting, and a little... natural, and yearning. He looked at the other person expectantly, Eyes eager.

"Haha, don't worry, let's deal with the matter at hand first." Scholar Du smiled. His words made Scholar Tang's face freeze. He suppressed his anxiety and concentrated on processing the information.

A look of ridicule appeared on Scholar Du's face, which disappeared in a flash, and he began to deal with his own affairs.

The dusk was low, the setting sun was hanging upside down, and the dim sunlight poured into the house, illuminating the two people's different moods.

Huh, the flying heat is blown away by the breath.

Instructor Yu looked calm, holding a cup and drinking brown water juice. This is the latest development of a refreshing drink that can be brewed with only a few ingredients and clean water. It is one of today's fashion trends.

He is about fifty years old, with loose black hair, full of energy, eyes as aggressive as a young man, confident and flamboyant.

He reviewed the information, with neither sadness nor joy on his face. He glanced sideways at the two standing people and looked back.

Time is passing, and the people below are covered in sweat, but they dare not wipe it off. They just lower their heads and wait for the trial.

Scholar Tang's joy and eagerness when he arrived turned into fear and uneasiness. Even Scholar Du next to him had dull eyes and was a little panicked.

"Tang Jing" he suddenly spoke, making Scholar Tang below him tremble.

"exist!"

Instructor Yu looked into the distance with an indifferent expression, "I have also heard that you study the subject of matter. I have always admired your knowledge and moral character very much. I call you a pioneer who works hard, but now you tell me These!"

The other party's voice was not loud and did not reprimand, but it made Tang Jing's body tremble. He was ashamed and a little aggrieved. He was not the only one who did this, but he did not dare to refute.

"I don't need your interests. I will help you take care of this matter this time." Instructor Yu looked at the other party's surprised eyes. "I won't do this next time. Focus on your research and don't be distracted by these small things!"

"Yes!" Tang Jing agreed in surprise. As for what the other party said, he didn't care. The other party had to eat and drink enough to be qualified to say that, but he was still very poor! He was filled with greed.

Instructor Yu has a cold gaze and does not care what the other party thinks. He does think highly of the other party, but he will not interfere with the other party. If the other party makes a mistake and loses his advantage, he will only deal with it fairly.

"If you continue your research and satisfy me, I won't be able to accept you as a student." Instructor Yu looked at the other party with misty eyes. After all, he couldn't bear it. It was such a waste that the other party went astray.

"..." Tang Jing was speechless, his face a little moved, his eyes gradually firmed up, and he made up his mind.

Instructor Yu sighed in his heart, and the other party made a choice.

"Thank you for your love, the student has distracting thoughts, and I am afraid that he no longer has the heart to focus on research." At this moment, Tang Jing had some of the demeanor of the past, neither arrogant nor arrogant, and extremely sensible.

"...that's fine, go ahead"

"Student farewell" Tang Jing bowed deeply, turned and left.

After Tang Jing left, Instructor Yu looked at Scholar Du coldly, which made him complain in his heart and gave him a somewhat embarrassing smile.

"It's unnecessary, Du Heng, pay attention to whose student you are!"

"......"

"...Go away!" Instructor Yu looked at the other person's silent look, and his heart became cruel. The guy's hand was getting longer and longer.

Du Heng wiped his sweat and felt unsatisfied. He didn't say much and left without saying anything, secretly feeling that he was not as good as that one after all.

Instructor Yu moved his eyes to one place with a calm expression.

"Tell Kang Tainian, don't go too far. I am not someone who can be manipulated for the rest of my life. If you want to convince me, don't engage in any conspiracy and offer real benefits. If it is ten times as much as last time, I can still consider it."

A dark figure appeared in the room, covered in black armor. The figure nodded in this direction, and then disappeared into the air.

Yu Sheng's eyes were solemn and he remained silent for a long time.

"The academy's secret guard..."

In a splendid, luxurious and solemn room.

People sat in two rows, and there were sounds, songs, and dances, and laughter.

Wu Guangsheng was sitting at the top, and his daughter in cool clothes was pouring wine for him. He was not as anxious as usual, but greeted the man sitting next to him in a gentle voice.

It was Zhao Zhengming himself. He looked solemn and uneasy, and did not pay much attention to the other party's overtures.

Wu Yunqiao, who was wearing a white low-waist dress, was standing by. Her face was bright and white, her red lips were salivating, her eyes were looking here worriedly, and she stretched out her hands to hold the other person's hand tightly.

Zhao Zhengming glanced sideways, frowning, but did not move away.

Wu Guangsheng saw this and felt proud in his heart. He smiled and showed his white teeth to comfort the other party.

"My dear nephew, don't worry, your uncles will take care of everything for you."