Chapter 159: Chapter 159: The Old Man in the Park_1

"That night, somewhere in a residential area.

A shadow suddenly flew over the surrounding wall, lightly landing on the grass.

With a quick scan, the shadow quickly locked onto a target, shooting out like a cheetah. The passing guards were completely oblivious of someone darting past behind them.

"It should be here."

The shadow arrived at the bottom of a villa, paused for a moment, and swiftly climbed up as if on flat ground.

Perhaps not knowing exactly which room the target resided in, the shadow checked each illuminated room until it eventually stopped in front of a window, its brow furrowed as it stared intently at a middle-aged man inside.

This shadow was none other than Zhang Xian, who had previously left empty-handed from Tao Jinbao’s place.

At this very moment, he was lying outside the window of Song Yuzhe, Dragonfly Pharmaceuticals’ manager, attempting to see if the Zhu pharmaceutical company’s case had any relation to Dragonfly Pharmaceuticals.

Song Yuzhe, unaware of being watched, was sitting in front of his computer, smoking a cigarette, looking at something.

Soon after, a beautiful woman entered the room and after exchanging a few words, they turned off the light and went to bed. The room fell silent before long.

"No abnormalities detected here either." Zhang Xian sighed, jumping down directly from the second-floor window, rushing out of the residential area at a rapid pace, disappearing into the night.

There was no anomaly at Tao Jinbao’s place, and he originally thought he might have found something here. However, he wasn’t any closer to the solution and everything was going smoothly. As the one who stood to benefit most, the culprits would no doubt be excited. At the very least, they should appear happier than usual.

However, neither Tao Jinbao or Song Yuzhe showed any such reactions, as if nothing had occurred at all.

"Could it be that Auntie made an incorrect assessment, or does the Zhu company have unknown enemies?" Zhang Xian pondered while he ran.

If Tao Jinbao and Song Yuzhe showed no abnormal behavior, they probably didn’t attack the Zhu company. They were just trying to take advantage of the situation.

If the puppet master was either Tao Jinbao or Song Yuzhe, Zhang Xian could only say that this person’s boldness was formidable indeed.

"Damn, things are getting more complicated."

Zhang Xian returned home and after taking a shower, ascended the stairs with a furrowed brow.

Zhu Qing had not yet slept, waiting for Zhang Xian to return. On one hand, she was afraid that something might have happened to Zhang Xian; on the other hand, she was eager to know if Zhang Xian had found anything on his venture.

Zhang Xian entered the room to see Zhu Qing still awake on the bed, he furrowed his brow and asked, "Why haven’t you slept yet?"

"I can’t sleep." Zhu Qing shook her head and asked, "Zhang Xian, did you find any clues? Are Tao Jinbao and Song Yuzhe targeting our Zhu company?"

Zhang Xian laid down on the bed, holding Zhu Qing, and said, "I found no clues. I even suspect that our targets are wrong."

Zhu Qing asked in surprise, "What do you mean?"

Zhang Xian said, "The one targeting your Zhu family may be someone else. Tao Jinbao and Song Yuzhe are just trying to take advantage of this situation."

Zhu Qing grabbed her hair and said, "How could this be? Who else is plotting against us?"

Zhang Xian comforted her, "Qingqing, don’t overthink it. Get some rest. I’ll get to the bottom of this and find the real mastermind behind it. We’ll make sure they pay for what they’ve done."

...

The next day, after breakfast, Zhang Xian didn’t show any abnormal signs. He exited the house with Zhu Yan, heading towards school.

Zhu Yan was still unaware of Liu Xiaowen’s move and they still believed she was busy elsewhere. At this moment, she was chattering endlessly with Zhang Xian.

"You have to be early today." Just like the previous day, Teacher Wen was waiting downstairs for Zhang Xian to arrive.

Zhang Xian gave a bitter smile, saying, "Teacher, are you going to escort me into the classroom again? Actually, you don’t have to do this, I don’t like to study."

Teacher Wen coldly asked, "Then why are you here if you don’t like studying? I’m wondering why you don’t seize the opportunity that’s right before your eyes?"

Zhang Xian said, "About that... I..."

Zhu Yan almost blurted out the reason for Zhang Xian’s enrollment.

However, she didn’t reveal anything. The fewer people who knew about Zhang Xian being her bodyguard, the better. Besides, Teacher Wen maintaining discipline on Zhang Xian was a good thing.

It was preferable for Zhang Xian to sit in class, under her watchful eye, instead of running around outside. Who knows, Zhang Xian might accidentally get involved with some school beauty.

It had only been two days since Zhang Xian came to Tsinghua University, and he was already involved with Lin Ruoyi. If he were to continue like this, what would happen then?

Looking at Zhang Xian, Teacher Wen said, "If you can’t find a reason, then just attend your classes attentively."

"Er... okay!"

Zhang Xian laughed bitterly, not wanting to argue with Teacher Wen.

Teacher Wen seemed to be insistent on making his life difficult, forcing him into a classroom that aggravated him to no end.

"Go on! Stop thinking about running out all the time, I’m doing this for your own good."

Upon reaching school, just like yesterday, Teacher Wen insisted on watching Zhang Xian enter the classroom and waited for the class to begin before leaving.

Zhang Xian smiled, and under the astonished gazes of his classmates, walked into the classroom to take a seat at the corner.

Those around him were still discussing Zhang Xian’s fight with Zhao Fuyuan. Not that he cared, as long as it didn’t affect him.

"Zhang Xian, Zhang Xian..."

Suddenly, Zhao Fuyuan burst into the classroom like a wild bull.

"Damn, why is Zhao Fuyuan here?"

"Shit, what does this guy want to do? Is he still not satisfied, wants to have another round with Zhang Xian?"

"Go for it! We missed it the other day, it’s not bad if we get a repeat performance. We waited a long time for it yesterday!"

When the classmates saw Zhao Fuyuan, they were a little surprised. Their first thought was that he was not satisfied after being slapped away by Zhang Xian and was here today to regain some face.

Zhang Xian looked up and frowned.

"Zhang Xian..." Zhao Fuyuan ignored the surprise of his classmates. When he saw Zhang Xian, he rushed over in two strides and asked, "Can... can you take me as your disciple?"

As soon as these words came out, the classroom fell into a strange silence, where you could even hear a pin drop.

As a person of influence at Tsinghua University, Zhao Fuyuan is known to be proud and arrogant.

But today, he actually wants to apprentice under Zhang Xian? What’s going on? Is there anyone at Tsinghua University who could captivate the stubborn heart of Zhao Fuyuan?

Zhang Xian was stunned, shaking his head, "Not interested."

Zhao Fuyuan was a little disappointed, but did not give up, "Brother Xian, I really want to learn kung fu from you. Your strength is too strong, can you teach me? If you don’t agree, I can’t sleep."

Zhang Xian asked, "What does your sleeplessness have to do with me?"

"No...no..." Zhao Fuyuan struggled, "Isn’t this me wanting to apprentice to you? You can’t treat a Kung Fu maniac like this!"

Zhang Xian wasn’t in a good mood and was irritated. Seeing Zhao Fuyuan’s persistence, he glared and roared, "Damn it, if you don’t leave now, I’ll make you lame."

Zhao Fuyuan was shouted by Zhang Xian and sat on the ground, stunned for a long time.

"Damn..."

The classmates around were shocked. Zhang Xian’s ’Lion Roar Skill’ seemed to be quite powerful! It actually stunned Tsinghua University’s number one - no, the second-best martial artist.

In an instant, the grand and mighty image of Zhao Fuyuan in their hearts was shattered. How could this guy be scared to sit on the ground?

Of course, what they didn’t know was how much of a mental shock Zhao Fuyuan had just experienced as the target of Zhang Xian’s attack.

For anyone less strong-minded, Zhang Xian’s roar could scare them away.

Listening to the discussions around him, Zhao Fuyuan was ashamed, but not angry. He sprang to his feet and said, "Brother Xian, I won’t give up easily, not until you agree to take me as your disciple."

Zhang Xian pursed his lips and ignored him.

Zhao Fuyuan gritted his teeth and could only leave. In such a situation, he couldn’t use force, he couldn’t defeat Zhang Xian, he could only pester persistently.

Honestly, as a martial arts maniac, martial arts was his second life. He pledged yesterday that he would challenge Zhang Xian, but he was defeated by a single slap. Now, he wholeheartedly acknowledged Zhang Xian’s superiority.

He knew that only a true master could have such precise judgment and speed, to instantly neutralize his skills. Zhang Xian was indeed a true master.

"Ding Dong..."

A ringtone suddenly rang out in the lively classroom.

Zhang Xian took out his mobile phone and looked at it. When he saw an unfamiliar number, he connected and asked, "Hello, who are you looking for?"

"Is this Zhang Xian?" A robust and full voice passed through the phone.

Zhang Xian paused and said, "Yes, it’s me. I don’t know who you are?"

"Haha, I’m the old man from the park the other day. You wouldn’t have forgotten about me so soon, would you? Do you have time now? I just finished my morning exercise, would you like to have tea together?"

Zhang Xian hesitated for a moment and said, "Alright. I am quite bored and it would be good to have a chat with you."

"Haha, good. I’ll wait for you here."

Zhang Xian smiled, hung up the phone, and looked around near the classroom door but didn’t notice Wen Yulan. He dashed out of the classroom as fast as an arrow.

"Where are you going?" Wen Yulan stood at the stairway with her arms folded and her face was pale. "I knew you wouldn’t behave, so I’ve been waiting for you here on purpose."

Zhang Xian stopped in his tracks, a bitter smile on his face. So Wen Yulan had been waiting for him at this end of the staircase. That was why he didn’t see her earlier.

With a somewhat awkward smile, he said, "You see... Teacher Wen, I have some things to do outside."

Wen Yulan said sternly, "Go back to the classroom, behave."

"Teacher, I really have something important."

"Go back to the classroom."

"No... I really have something to do!"

"Back to the classroom."

Zhang Xian was at a loss. Suddenly he stared past Wen Yulan and exclaimed, "Wow, Mr. Principal, how do you have time to wander around here?"

Wen Yulan turned around and her face turned even colder. There was nothing behind her, let alone the majestic figure of the principal.

Just as she was about to turn back around, a figure suddenly rushed past her, moving extremely fast.

Snapping back to reality, she stomped her foot and snapped, " Zhang Xian, you... you wait..."

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