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1. The old man is so handsome

"What about people?"

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Zhao Zizhan gestured towards where Lu Ming was sitting and asked.

Chu Zihang shook his head, indicating that he was unaware of the matter.

"I know I know!"

Xia Mi immediately put down the parts in her hand, raised her hand high, and with a gossipy expression on her face, she mysteriously came to Zhao Zizhan's side.

"I heard that Lu Mingfei's aunt came to the school and made a scene with the teachers, saying that Lu Mingfei stayed out all night, disrespected his elders, and cursed all the teachers with really nasty words!"

Zhao Zizhan frowned: "Didn't we already inform her before?"

As soon as Xia Mi mentioned it, Zhao Zizhan remembered what had happened. But when they went to the amusement park that day, they had already asked the school teacher to communicate with the other party and report before they left. So why were they suddenly causing trouble?

"Harmful!"

Xia Mi waved her hand, looking just like a middle-aged woman from the village intelligence center: "What else could it be? He didn't bring his unlucky son!"

"I heard that she's been harboring resentment ever since Lu Mingfei suddenly joined our group. She's tried several times to get him to bring his younger brother into our group, but Lu Mingfei has always refused. This time, she probably couldn't hold back anymore and has torn off the mask, so she's planning to use this method to make Lu Mingfei admit his mistake and compromise."

Zhao Zizhan almost laughed in anger after hearing this.

Goodness, I've been so busy these days I haven't had a moment to spare. I'll deal with Xiaolu's family matters when things ease up a bit.

Who would have thought that before I even had a chance to talk to you, this person would come knocking on my door?

They even brought Lu Mingze in. How dare they be so shameless?

Moreover, Xiao Lu is no longer a nobody; he is an important operator in his project team. He can simultaneously control eight drones to carry out multi-role coordinated operations. Such talent is the core factor that he plans to showcase in this science and technology innovation competition.

By causing trouble for him now, you're cutting off my source of income and making things difficult for me!

Not to mention our reputation as a righteous protector of Shilan, is it just for nothing?

You dare to bully my brother? I think you're more lovesick than a red bean!

"Brothers, we need to get some work done."

Chu Zihang put down what he was holding: "What do you need me to do?"

Chapter 127 Killing someone is like destroying their spirit.

Lu Mingfei stood in the center of the office with his head down, his spine as if it had been ripped out, his shoulders slumped so low they almost touched his chest. The whispers of students echoed in the corridor, their gazes like fine needles pricking the back of his neck, making it burn. He didn't even need to turn around to guess how many onlookers had gathered at the office door.

Today, my aunt came to my class and threw a tantrum, looking for me. When she couldn't find me, she started yelling at the teacher. After she finished yelling, the school called me and summoned me to the school.

In full view of everyone, especially under Chen Wenwen's gaze, his aunt grabbed him and gave him a thorough dressing-down.

The surrounding students fell silent in unison. The girl in the front row quietly held up her textbook to cover her face, but she couldn't hide the curious yet disdainful looks from them.

His pride, the confidence he had built up over the past few days, collapsed once again at this moment.

His aunt was still talking non-stop with the teacher, while he could only stand aside, silently playing the role of an outsider.

"How does your school teach children? Huh? He left without a word, and he even took the money I gave him to buy things! He didn't come home at night. We paid so much money, is this how you raise children?"

"Parent, please calm down."

The homeroom teacher hurriedly handed over a water bottle, trying to ease the situation, "Lu Mingfei usually behaves fairly well at school, maybe there's some misunderstanding..."

"Misunderstand?"

The aunt swept the water glass away, the enamel cup shattering on the floor with a sharp, jarring sound. "What misunderstanding could he possibly have? He's been a thief since he was little, what will he be like when he grows up? Let me tell you, if he leads my Mingze astray, I'll never forgive you!"

Lu Mingfei felt his eardrums buzzing; those harsh words were like poisoned blades, scraping his skin piece by piece. He wanted to run away, but his feet felt like lead, rooted to the spot, as he listened blankly to his aunt's words slowly torturing him.

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Suddenly, a figure supported Lu Mingfei from behind. The figure gently supported his elbow with a light touch, yet it carried an undeniable sense of stability.

Lu Mingfei froze, momentarily thinking it was a hallucination. It wasn't until the hand exerted a slight force, pulling him half a step to the side, that he belatedly turned his head.

A tall figure stood against the backlight, the collar of his white shirt neatly tied, and wisps of hair falling over his forehead, obscuring the emotions in his eyes.

It was Senior Brother Chu. His face was as expressionless as ever, as cold as a piece of jade soaked in snow water, but the hands that held his arm were unexpectedly gentle.

Her aunt's cursing stopped abruptly. Her mouth was agape, as if someone had grabbed her throat, and her previous arrogance instantly diminished.

Chu Zihang didn't look at her. He first nodded slightly to Lu Mingfei to make sure he was standing firmly before turning around. His gaze fell calmly on his aunt's face, without the slightest ripple, yet it made her unconsciously shrink back.

"Hello, Auntie, I'm Chu Zihang."

It's not "My name is Chu Zihang", but "I am Chu Zihang".

A single word makes a world of difference. The former gives people a strong sense of confidence that you must know me, while others would just think the other person is showing off.

But since it was Chu Zihang who said those words, everything seemed mundane and devoid of any human warmth.

Chu Zihang bowed slightly, his movements textbook perfect: "Regarding Junior Brother Lu's situation, it was indeed my mistake. The student council's handling of the activity and the notification of his family were inappropriate, causing you concern. Here, as the president of the student council, I would like to express my sincere apologies to you."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly to everyone's ears: "I will make a public apology at tomorrow's morning assembly. I will personally apologize for the trouble caused to you and Junior Brother Lu. The Student Union will compensate you double for the economic losses you mentioned. This is my personal business card; you can contact me anytime if you have any questions."

"That's... that's fine too."

The aunt held the business card in her hand, her voice lowered by eight octaves, "Just be more careful next time."

Faced with Lu Mingfei and her teacher's aunt's heavy blows, but when faced with Chu Zihang, a true prodigy, she was meek and submissive.

The reason her aunt was so agreeable wasn't because she knew she was wrong, but because she knew that if she continued to make a scene, Lu Mingze might not be able to stay at the school.

"Senior Brother Chu...I..."

He opened his mouth, but his throat felt like it was blocked with cotton. He managed to squeeze out a few words, his voice terribly hoarse.

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Before he could finish speaking, Chu Zihang gently patted his shoulder, stopping him from saying anything further.

Turning to face the teachers in the office, Chu Zihang bowed slightly: "What happened today was an oversight on my part as the student council president, which affected the work of all the teachers. I cannot shirk my responsibility."

His gaze swept over the flustered homeroom teacher. "I will submit the follow-up self-criticism report tomorrow morning. I apologize for the trouble."

The homeroom teacher also picked up her cup and took a sip of water: "It's alright, it's alright. Well... no one is perfect... it's good to admit your mistakes and correct them. Lu Mingfei, you should go back and reflect on your actions. You should be more careful about these kinds of things in the future..."

After the troublemakers quieted down, the homeroom teacher didn't say much. After all, someone of his caliber wasn't qualified to talk back to a prodigy like Chu Zihang. Even if there was a "beggar version" of Chu Zihang in the class, it would still be the same. No matter what, a beggar version is still a beggar version, and compared to the real Chu Zihang, the difference in quality is obvious.

"You have worked hard."

Chu Zihang nodded to the homeroom teacher and naturally put his arm around Lu Mingfei's shoulder. "I'll take Junior Brother Lu back to rest first."

As the two walked out of the office, the crowd in the corridor parted like Moses parting the Sea. Lu Mingfei could feel the gazes falling on his back—curiosity, pity, and Chen Wenwen's unwavering stare. He lowered his head even further, almost bumping into Chu Zihang's back.

Chu Zihang led Lu Mingfei away from the office, not to the classroom, but directly towards the off-campus base.

"Senior Brother Chu... what brings you here..."

Lu Mingfei asked somewhat sullenly.

"Senior Brother Zhao knows about your situation, so I've come to help."

Lu Mingfei suddenly felt a warmth, but still asked incessantly, "Where is Senior Brother Zhao? Did he really think the heroes of Liangshan chopped him into mincemeat for my aunt? No way, although she's a bit unreasonable, she doesn't deserve this..."

Chu Zihang glanced at Lu Mingfei with a strange expression: "No way."

"Did my senior brother say what he was going to do? He hasn't said a word, and I'm really not sure what to do!"

I asked, and he only said four words.

"What four words?"

"To kill someone, you must first break their spirit."

Chapter 128 Isn't this bullying an honest person?!

Lu Mingfei was aware that Senior Brother Zhao was planning to get involved with his uncle and aunt.

Zhao Shixiong always saw the grievances Lu Mingfei suffered at his uncle and aunt's house. He wouldn't say much, but when Lu Mingfei was dejected, he would silently hand him a bag of hot kebabs, or let him go to an internet cafe to play games, go out for a walk, or wander around and buy some of his favorite foods.

The conflict between him and his aunt intensified after he joined the group. His aunt's hostility towards him was like gasoline that had been ignited, burning ever brighter. She probably felt that he had grown up and was no longer the spoiled brat who could be easily manipulated, and her tone of voice became increasingly aggressive.

Uncle Lu Gucheng repeatedly tried to give both sides a way out and maintain a stable environment, but after Lu Mingfei decided to follow Zhao Zizhan, he was not as easy to talk to as before. His aunt was never one to be trifled with; she would argue even when she was in the wrong. Her outburst at school was both unexpected and expected.

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Now that his aunt has come to the school and caused such a scene, it's impossible for Lu Mingfei not to feel any anger. However, his inherently timid nature prevents him from taking the initiative to retaliate.

Now that Senior Brother Zhao was about to take action, he followed his uncle's example and suppressed his conscience.

If that uncle can remain silent, why can't I? Should honest people be allowed to have guns pointed at them?

Zhao Zizhan acted faster than Lu Mingfei had imagined.

A small rumor gradually began to circulate within the school.

"Hey, have you heard about what happened to Lu Mingfei's family?"

"Lu Mingfei? Isn't that the guy who was arguing with someone in the hallway yesterday, the one who roared like a lion?"

Another girl with short hair chimed in, "That voice was so loud, I could hear it clearly from the third floor. The whole building probably knows about it."

"What the hell? That's his aunt!"

A girl wearing glasses next to him lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "I heard from my mom that his biological mother passed away several years ago."

"Dead!?"

"I don't know, but I'm not around anymore."

The girl with glasses shook her head, then leaned closer and gestured with her hands, "But I heard that his parents send money back every year, a very large amount, that much..."

She spread her five fingers and shook them, then felt that five fingers weren't enough, so she added a "ten" sign with her other hand.

"One hundred thousand yuan!?"

"Where is it? Ten thousand dollars!"

"Ten thousand dollars?! Lu Mingfei's family is that rich? Wait a minute, why does he look like he's wearing cheap clothes, and his shoes don't even cost fifty?"

"What else could it be? His aunt took it!"

"Oh dear, how could my uncle and aunt be so mean!"

"Then what's the difference between his uncle and aunt and him eating away the family's property?"

A sum of $100,000 in 2004 was no small amount at Shilan Secondary School at the time. With the exchange rate of the US dollar firmly pegged at 8.2, it amounted to a whopping $820,000, almost equivalent to ten years' income for an average family.

Not to mention, receiving such a sum of money every year is like a goose that lays golden eggs. That's close to a million dollars! In the days before housing prices skyrocketed, it was enough to buy two large apartments in the city center, enough to completely change the fate of an ordinary family.

This rumor slowly began to spread among a few students.

The rumor that Lu Mingfei had been robbed of his family fortune quickly spread throughout the campus like wildfire.

Shilan Middle School is a place where hidden talents abound. Half of the students are top students who got in based on their scores, and the other half are rich kids from wealthy families. They are a bunch of people who are idle all day long. Now that they see this melon, they are like dogs that have seen shit, and they all rush over.

Lu Mingfei's story quickly went from "hearing" to "knowing the details," and Lu Mingze was also exposed along with it.

The Lu Mingfei family's affairs were not exactly a secret. Since Shilan Middle School was the same school for junior and senior high school students, Lu Mingze, the person involved, was soon exposed by someone. It was said that Lu Mingfei's parents paid more than one million yuan in child support every year, which was all embezzled by his uncle and aunt to support their son, Lu Mingze.

Lu Mingze was no nobody. He looked just like Liangzi, and his grades were average, but he was very generous. He often showed off his designer clothes in class and frequently treated people to karaoke. He had gathered a bunch of cronies and earned the nickname "Prince Ze," making him quite famous in the surrounding classes.

With Lu Mingze's flamboyant behavior and these rumors, his rise to prominence has further solidified the claim that Lu Mingze's family is living off the family's wealth.

Soon, as the powerful families of these young masters began to exert their influence, more information about Lu Mingfei's family was revealed.

If the previous rumors were just among the students, things started to change after Lu Mingfei's uncle's identity was revealed.

Lu Gucheng, a junior staff member, has a wife who is a housewife. Apart from Lu Gucheng's meager salary, the family has no other income. However, despite these economic conditions, Lu Gucheng actually owns a BMW!

As a wealthy young man, he naturally knew a lot about cars and quickly recognized it as a BMW 318ti Compact, priced at 348,000 yuan!

A second-level staff member only earns 800 yuan a month. It would take 350 years of saving without eating or drinking! Where did Lu Gucheng get the money to buy a BMW?

The road was drastically altered, which means Lu Gucheng was corrupt!

News about corruption in Lugu City began to spread rapidly and strangely, and the information became increasingly outrageous, with more and more details emerging.

Some people said they saw him hosting dinners at upscale hotels, others said his wife was seen shopping at a mall carrying an LV bag, and some boarding students even added fuel to the fire, saying they saw a strange man delivering cardboard boxes to his house in the middle of the night, "which must be stolen goods from bribery."

More and more people are starting to talk about the gossip surrounding Lu Mingfei.