Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Zhong Shanyue pushed open the door of the courtyard with a slight creaking sound. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, casting a layer of golden light on his already mottled black hair.

Zhong Shanyue was wearing a shirt that had been washed to a pale color. A piece of the tip of an old fountain pen was sticking out of his shirt pocket, as if telling of the owner's rigor and tenacity.

Zhong Shanyue finished a busy day at work and walked into the warm courtyard with a slightly tired step. As soon as he stepped over the threshold, a cheerful figure rushed over like a whirlwind. It was his lovely granddaughter, Xiao Shihua.

"Grandpa, Grandpa, you're back!" Xiao Shihua's voice was clear and pleasant, like a spring flowing in the mountains, bringing endless joy to people. She hugged Zhong Shanyue's legs tightly with her small hands, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and joy.

Zhong Shanyue showed a loving smile on his face. He bent down, gently stroked Xiao Shihua's head, and asked softly, "Yes, grandpa is back. Did you miss him?"

"Yes!" Xiao Shihua answered without hesitation, her voice full of attachment and longing for her grandfather. She looked up and looked into Zhong Shanyue's deep eyes, as if she wanted to deeply imprint her grandfather's appearance in her heart.

A warm feeling welled up in Zhong Shanyue's heart. He also liked this little girl very much. Zhong Yue gently picked up Xiao Shihua and walked into the house. The light in the house was warm and soft, illuminating the whole room and the hearts of the grandfather and grandson.

"How was your day at school today?" Zhong Shanyue asked as they walked. He wanted to know if Xiao Shihua was happy at school and if she encountered any interesting things.

"Great! The teacher taught us to draw a little rabbit, and I got a little red flower!" Xiao Shihua said excitedly, her face full of pride and joy. She took out a piece of drawing paper from her schoolbag and showed it to her grandfather. There was a cute little rabbit on the drawing paper. Although the lines were a little immature, it could be seen that Xiao Shihua drew it very carefully.

Zhong Shanyue looked at the painting carefully, his eyes full of admiration and satisfaction. He patted Xiao Shihua on the head and praised, "It's a great painting! Our Xiao Shihua is such a smart kid."

Xiao Shihua became even happier after hearing this. She snuggled in her grandfather's arms, enjoying the warmth and love from her family.

The big black eyes of little Haichen in Zhou Xiaobai's arms looked around curiously. "Dad, you're back."

"Well, where's Yuemin? Why don't I see him?"

"It's in the house!"

Zhou Xiaobai answered with a smile, and shouted into the house, "Yuemin, Yuemin, Dad is coming."

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure walked out of the house quickly. It was Zhong Yuemin. He was wearing casual clothes and had an uninhibited smile on his face. When he saw Zhong Shanyue, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Dad, why did you come here today?" Zhong Yuemin joked, trying to ease the sudden tension with a relaxed atmosphere.

However, Zhong Shanyue's expression did not ease. He looked at Zhong Yuemin's playful smile, and the anger in his heart was instantly ignited. He remembered the news he received today that Zhong Yuemin had openly provoked him on campus.

"Why do you say that? Are you so impressive at school today?" There was a hint of severity in Zhong Shanyue's voice, and his eyes were as sharp as torches, staring directly at Zhong Yuemin.

"Wow! The news spread so quickly? Even you know about it! It seems that I am quite powerful."

Zhou Xiaobai couldn't stand it anymore and gently patted Zhong Yuemin. "How can you talk to Dad like that? You are a father now, so stop being so disrespectful."

Zhong Shanyue didn't care about Zhong Yuemin's words, but asked with concern, "Is what you said true? Was Jeep really acquired by a French company?"

"Dad, this can't be false. If you check, you will definitely find it."

"Yuemin, tell me honestly, are you very pessimistic about this joint venture?"

"Dad, how can I say that? The other party is playing tricks and just wants to make money. Anyway, it's best to be cautious. I won't express my personal opinion."

Zhong Shanyue was speechless towards Zhong Yuemin. If he hadn't seen his daughter-in-law, grandson and granddaughter here, he would have hit Zhong Yuemin with a broom. "You still don't express your personal opinion, but you expressed so much in the school auditorium this morning?"

Zhong Yuemin didn't want to discuss this matter too much, so he changed the subject. "Dad, what happened to the thing you talked about last time? It's been half a year and there's still no news."

Zhong Shanyue glanced at him unhappily and sighed. "How can it be that fast? Don't we have to hold a meeting and discuss it? However, we should have a conclusion soon."

Zhong Yuemin's mouth curled up in an unruly arc. He leaned on the sofa with his legs crossed, like a prodigal who disdained the world. His eyes flickered as he looked directly at Zhong Shanyue, with a hint of teasing on his lips.

"Dad, you guys are really 'all talk and no action'. For half a year, even an amateur like me has waited until the flowers have wilted, and you are still holding meetings and discussing. If it was xxx, you would have agreed to it and started working on it right away."

Zhong Shanyue's face darkened slightly when he heard this, but he smiled helplessly. His son had always been fearless since he was a child, and he spoke directly without beating around the bush.

Zhong Shanyue shook his head and sighed. "Yuemin, you don't know how complicated this is. What we do is not as simple as yours. You can decide everything by yourself, but we are different. Every step must be carefully considered, and every decision must be carefully considered. If you are not careful, it may trigger a series of chain reactions."

Zhong Yuemin shrugged disapprovingly, he stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the scenery outside the yard. In his eyes, this bustling city seemed like a huge chessboard, and he was the one who wanted to break the rules and jump out of the chessboard.

"Dad, I don't want to be led by you on this chessboard. What I want is freedom, challenge, and the unknown. Those things you discuss in meetings are too boring for me." Zhong Yuemin turned around and looked at Zhong Shanyue with a firm gaze.

Zhong Shanyue looked at his son's eyes full of vigor and ambition, and a complex emotion rose in his heart. He knew that his son was a man with great ambitions, and he longed for a wider sky and more exciting challenges. But he also knew that the outside world was not that simple, and he could fall into an abyss if he was not careful.

"Yuemin, you have to understand that although the world outside is wonderful, it is also full of dangers. We do this for safety." Zhong Shanyue said earnestly.

Zhong Yuemin waved his hand, a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes. "Safe? Where is there 100% safety? I only know that the greater the risk, the greater the reward. The things you discussed in the meeting are just constraints and shackles to me."

"I'm too lazy to talk to you so much." Zhong Shanyue ignored him.

At this time, the school's meeting room was already in an uproar over Zhong Yuemin's argument with the foreign guests. Some people thought that Zhong Yuemin, a disorganized and undisciplined student, must be expelled.

Some people think that this is a speech, and free discussion is allowed during the speech process, which is in line with the school's free-thinking and inclusive style of study. Some even think that students like Zhong Yuemin who have strength, courage and conscience should be praised.

The school's conference room seemed to have become the center of the storm at this moment. Zhong Yuemin's incident of contradicting the foreign guests was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Sitting on both sides of the lighted conference table were the school leaders and teachers, their faces filled with seriousness and solemnity.

"This kind of unorganized and undisciplined behavior is simply bringing discredit to the school!" A middle-aged teacher slammed the table, his voice filled with anger.

"We must resolutely expel such students to serve as a warning to others!" Another person stood up, and his words were like a raging fire, quickly igniting the tense atmosphere in the conference room.

However, a young teacher on the opposite side held a different opinion. "This is a speech and an academic exchange, which should allow free discussion. Although Zhong Yuemin's words are fierce, they precisely reflect the free-thinking and inclusive style of study in our school." Her voice was calm but firm and powerful, defending Zhong Yuemin's behavior.

"Not only that!" An old professor with silver hair spoke slowly, his voice full of admiration for the younger generation.

"I think a student like Zhong Yuemin, who has strength, courage and conscience, is exactly what our school needs. He dares to speak up for the truth in public, and this courage is worth learning from for every one of us." The old professor's words were like a clear stream, slowly flowing into the hearts of everyone in the conference room.

In the meeting room, various voices intertwined, like tangled threads. Some agreed with the middle-aged teacher's point of view, believing that school discipline should not be violated;

Some people support the young teachers and believe that academic freedom is the core of the school; while more people deeply agree with the words of the old professors and are moved by Zhong Yuemin's courage to challenge authority.

The meeting lasted for a long time, but there was no clear conclusion. Various voices came and went, but Principal Zhou sat there without saying a word.

Principal Zhou's eyes were deep, as if he could see through all the disputes and see further. He knew that this matter might not be something their school could decide on its own.

"Knock, knock, knock." The sound of knocking on the door broke the silence. Principal Zhou raised his head, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. "Come in."

I saw a uniformed staff member standing outside the door with a serious look on his face. "Principal Zhou, a leader wants to see you."

Principal Zhou nodded, straightened his clothes, and followed the staff out of the meeting room. The meeting room started talking again, and they speculated that the higher-ups must have intervened. Some were happy, and some looked worried.

Principal Zhou walked through the long corridor and arrived at another meeting room. As soon as the door opened, a majestic atmosphere hit them.

In the conference room, Li Ting sat at the table with a leader. They looked solemn and their eyes were sharp. When Principal Zhou walked into the conference room, he immediately felt an invisible pressure. He took a deep breath, walked to the table, and sat down respectfully.

"Principal Zhou, we have already made a decision regarding Zhong Yuemin's case." A leader spoke, his voice steady and powerful.

Principal Zhou's heart suddenly tightened, he knew this decision was of great importance. He raised his head and looked at the leader, waiting for his next words.

"After careful consideration, we have decided to exempt Zhong Yuemin from the thesis defense and allow him to remain in school to teach," the leader continued, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.

Principal Zhou was filled with mixed emotions. He was happy for Zhong Yuemin, but he was also wondering why the higher-ups made this decision. It was clearly illogical.

"In addition, we have an important task for your school to complete."

"Please say."

"Your school should form an archaeological team, and Zhong Yuemin must participate in it." The leader continued, his eyes swept around the conference room and finally fell on Principal Zhou.

"This archaeological expedition needs to be conducted abroad, and it is not convenient for us to send out armed protection. It can only be completed by Zhong Yuemin." There was a hint of seriousness and expectation in the leader's voice.

Principal Zhou frowned again. He knew that this archaeological mission must be very important, otherwise the higher-ups would not have directly assigned personnel, and it must be very dangerous.

But this is related to the reputation and interests of the school. He took a deep breath and nodded to show his agreement.

"Principal Zhou, this mission is very important and there cannot be any mistakes." There was a hint of warning in the leader's voice.

"Please rest assured, I will personally supervise Zhong Yuemin and make sure he completes this task." Principal Zhou said firmly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

The leader laughed. "Zhong Yuemin is not a worry-free person. He may not be willing to go. But it doesn't matter. Li Ting, leave the rest to me."

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."

Principal Zhou nodded, stood up, and walked out of the meeting room with heavy steps. He knew that the decision had been made.

Soon, Principal Zhou returned to another meeting room. He had a trace of fatigue on his face, but his eyes were shining with determination. Principal Zhou returned to his seat and slowly said, "Everyone, the result of the handling of Zhong Yuemin has been announced."

The entire meeting place was silent. Everyone held their breath, waiting for Principal Zhou's next words.

"After careful consideration and with the approval of higher authorities, we have decided to exempt Zhong Yuemin from thesis defense and allow him to continue teaching at the university."

Principal Zhou stood at the front of the conference room. His voice was as powerful as a hammer. Every word and sentence was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

After hearing this, everyone had different expressions on their faces. Some people's eyes flashed with surprise, as if this sudden decision was beyond their expectations.

Some people had frowns on their faces, with surprise written all over their faces, as if they were puzzled by such a way of handling the matter; others had disbelief on their faces, as if they had heard an Arabian Nights joke.