Chapter 44: Message
"Are you planning to stay in the imperial capital for college, or leave the imperial capital?"
Jiang Shaojun picked up a napkin, wiped his mouth, and spoke.
"Of course I am... I wonder if you have any advice, Brother Jun?"
Ye Feiyang was about to answer that he would stay in the imperial capital, but then he realized that Jiang Shaojun's question to him was definitely not a simple one. He might have some other plans.
"It's not really advice, but someone asked me to bring you a message."
Ye Feiyang was stunned when he heard Jiang Shaojun's words. He secretly wondered who would let Jiang Shaojun pass on the message to him. There were not many people who were qualified to do so.
Jiang Shaojun cleared his throat and spoke in a vicissitudes of life tone.
"Fei Yang, you are still young. Don't let love blind you. Go out more. In the end, men still have to rely on their strength. Otherwise, the woman you like may be snatched away by someone else, and you won't even have time to cry then."
As soon as these words came out of Jiang Shaojun's mouth, Ye Feiyang already understood who the person was who asked Jiang Shaojun to convey the message.
The only one who could say such words in such a tone was his master Pang Lai!
After hearing the last part, Ye Feiyang's face had completely darkened.
"These are what Mr. Pang said. I am just helping to convey them."
After saying that, Jiang Shaojun touched his nose and said with a hint of embarrassment on his face.
Ye Feiyang nodded.
"I won't comment on what Mr. Pang said, but if I were to speak from the perspective of Ah Xu's brother, I wouldn't want you to leave the imperial capital. I'd keep a close eye on you, kid, to prevent you from going out and messing around with other girls and making my sister sad."
Jiang Shaojun said lightly.
"But if I were to speak from a friend's perspective, I think what Elder Pang said makes some sense. Take the past few years since Elder Pang left, for example. The changes in the imperial capital haven't been big, but they haven't been small either. But the group of aristocratic children who used to surround you have now all drifted away from you."
"I know that. It's just..."
Ye Feiyang nodded, a hint of hesitation showing on his face.
He realized this after he came back and saw that there was no trace or information about those people who used to get along well with him.
He thought this was normal. Aristocratic families were driven by profit. His patron, Pang Lai, had left the imperial capital. They felt he had lost his influence, so they all left him. It was human nature to scatter monkeys when the tree falls. He understood all of this.
"You want to stay in the imperial capital because of Ah Xu and Mu Ningxue, right?"
Jiang Shaojun saw the hesitation on Ye Feiyang's face, and a hint of understanding appeared on his face.
Ye Feiyang nodded.
The Central Military Academy was also in the imperial capital. If he stayed there, he could be with Mu Ningxue and Jiang Shaoxu. He had been absent for three years before, and he didn't want to miss out on the four years of college.
"The decision is yours. We can only offer advice, not help you make the decision. However, I must say this: if you stay in the Imperial Capital, you won't have any help behind you. When Elder Pang left, he didn't leave you any backup plans. Furthermore, the powerful forces behind those aristocratic families who previously clashed with you are considerable, including direct descendants of the Imperial Capital's Mu family. Most people wouldn't dare to intercede for you."
Jiang Shaojun spoke.
Of course, my dad said, if you can cut off ties with Mu Ningxue and stay away from all those beautiful women, you'll be the son-in-law of the Jiang family. This status alone will be enough to keep you safe in the capital, even allowing you to walk freely. But if you can't cut off ties, he said that for Ah Xu's sake, he wouldn't add insult to injury, but he also forbade Ah Xu and me from helping you.
"I understand. Thank uncle for me."
Ye Feiyang nodded, looked at Jiang Shaojun, and spoke.
Hearing that the Jiang family remained neutral, Ye Feiyang was not disappointed at all. Instead, he felt relieved. His old father-in-law might want to kill him at this moment, and choosing to remain neutral was already the best outcome.
As for what Jiang Shaojun said about severing his relationship with Mu Ningxue, he could then continue to live a prosperous life in the imperial capital as the son-in-law of the Jiang family.
That was not what he wanted at all, and if he made that choice, not only would others look down on him, he himself would also look down on himself.
"Fei Yang, I have conveyed Elder Pang's words and my suggestions. I have also revealed such important information about my old man's position to you. I hope it is not too much to treat you to this meal."
Jiang Shaojun looked at Ye Feiyang, picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and said lightly.
"no problem."
Ye Feiyang nodded, turned and walked out of the box.
Looking at Ye Feiyang's leaving back, a hint of cunning flashed in Jiang Shaojun's eyes.
After Ye Feiyang took out his phone and paid, he looked at the balance on his card. Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind. He reached out and patted his head.
"The old man didn't leave me any money!!!"
"By the way, don't forget to find me at the training ground tomorrow."
Jiang Shaojun came out of the box and looked at Ye Feiyang, who was standing blankly in front of the cashier. He reached out and patted his shoulder, then walked past him.
Ye Feiyang was stunned by Jiang Shaojun's words. Then he showed an expression that looked like he wanted to cry but couldn't.
"There's no escaping this beating. Ouch!"
Ye Feiyang sighed and walked out the door.
Although the old man did not leave him any money, he still had enough money as he was not short of any resources.
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"Did you tell Pang Laogui's bastard apprentice what I said?"
As Jiang Shaojun walked into the house, a strong voice rang out.
Jiang Shaojun looked towards the hall, where a middle-aged man with a square face, thick eyebrows, large eyes, and an imposing presence sat on the armchair. He nodded.
"Dad, I told Feiyang, no, that bastard, everything you told me."
"What does that kid have to say? Will he give up that little girl surnamed Mu and become the son-in-law of my Jiang family, or will he choose to take on this alone?"
"Well...he didn't say that. He just said thank you uncle."
Jiang Shaojun looked at his father hesitantly and said slowly.
"Bang!"
"This bastard boy actually refused to accept my toast and drank the forfeit wine. Fine, fine, I want to see how he gets by in the capital!"
Hearing Jiang Shaojun's words, the middle-aged man's eyes were full of anger. He slapped the red solid wood table next to him, and the table made a dull sound. How could he not hear what Ye Feiyang meant by "thank you"!
Seeing his old father in a furious state, Jiang Shaojun trembled. He was still a little scared that his old father was angry, even if it was not directed at him.
"Dad, now that I've finished talking, I'll be leaving now."
Jiang Shaojun whispered something, and a silver dust slowly fell and finally disappeared into the air, and Jiang Shaojun disappeared with it.
Seeing Jiang Shaojun leave, the middle-aged man's eyes no longer had any anger. Not only was there no anger, but there was even a hint of appreciation. He muttered softly.
"Old Ghost Pang, I didn't expect you to win the bet. I will do what I promised you."
"It all depends on how big a storm this kid can create in the future."