Long Chen arrived at Bai Zhantang's residence, but found that Bai Zhantang was not there. He turned to the back mountain of the academy, beside a high cliff waterfall, and saw Bai Zhantang's figure.
At this moment, Bai Zhantang was staring blankly at the waterfall, his expression silent, lost in thought.
Long Chen came over to Bai Zhantang, found a rock to sit on, and looked at Bai Zhantang with a mischievous grin, saying, "
Vice Hall Master, do you miss the two ladies very much?"
"None of your business? I'm not in the mood to joke with you right now! "Bai Zhantang said irritably.
Long Chen picked up a small stone by the rock, flicked his finger, and with a hiss, the stone shot out and crashed into the waterfall. Its powerful force pierced through the waterfall, stirring up a cloud of mist.
Water vapor filled the air, and under the sunlight, a rainbow instantly appeared. The multicolored light illuminated the entire cliff in a stunning way. Even Bai Zhantang was stunned, then a look of anger appeared on his face:
"Is this how you tricked Shishi?"
"So what? With your intelligence, you'll never learn this kind of trick. Long Chen retorted directly.
"A slick-talking man is the least reliable." Bai Zhantang snapped angrily.
"Someone who can't even comfort women is no different from a mountain cannon?" Long Chen said disdainfully.
"Looks like you're here to ask me to lower your score?" Come on, let me see if I have the right to act arrogant in front of me. "Bai Zhantang angrily stood up and took a stance.
Long Chen waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I'm not that aggressive. I'm long past the age of being competitive."
Let me ask you, did your return this time not mean it to you? Was it because he was forced to come back? "
You... How do you know? Bai Zhantang was taken aback.
Long Chen didn't answer directly, but continued, "You came back with two supreme treasures, but in reality, you carried a mission, but this one was a complete mess." Hearing
Long Chen's words, the anger disappeared from Bai Zhantang's face, replaced by a trace of regret as he slowly sat back down.
Obviously, Long Chen guessed correctly. Originally, these two gifts should have been brought back by Bai Xiaole's mother or Bai Shishi's mother, because both were powerful and meticulous, far more reliable than Bai Zhantang.
But now that Bai Zhantang had returned, Long Chen found it odd. To put it bluntly, Bai Zhantang at Lingxiao Academy could be described in four words as 'unfit for great use.'
Of course, Long Chen didn't dare say those four words directly. Bai Zhantang's position as Deputy Hall Master was mainly given to his two wives. If he relied solely on his own strength, even if he was Bai Letian's son, it would be impossible.
Although Bai Zhantang was powerful, he couldn't do many things well and ruined good deeds. For example, when he came back this time, he had originally brought a gift for Bai Xiaole.
But after seeing Bai Xiaole, he sensed his powerful aura. Overjoyed, he tried to test him, hoping to offer some encouragement and comfort, but ended up making everyone feel awkward.
And when facing Bai Shishi, he couldn't even say anything nice. He regretted coming back and felt a deep sense of despair, as if he was nothing, unable to maintain even his own bond with his own flesh and blood.
Long Chen continued, "Not only did you not complete your own tasks, but even the tasks the academy gave you weren't fulfilled. That really annoys you." "
People who are too smart can also be very annoying." Bai Zhantang said coldly.
Long Chen smiled: "Sometimes I'm smart, sometimes I'm foolish, but fortunately, I'm smart more often."
I'm here on behalf of Bai Shishi to say thank you. The treasure you got after fighting so hard for injury is something she really likes. Bai
Zhantang was startled: "You... How do you know? "
I told you, sometimes I'm a smart person." Long Chen said with a smile.
In fact, Long Chen secretly shook his head in his heart. Bai Zhantang's intelligence was indeed not high; his modest methods were impossible to fool others.
Bai Zhantang's little tricks couldn't fool Long Chen, nor should Bai Shishi's mother. They pretended not to know and asked him to give Bai Shishi gifts. After seeing them, Bai Shishi would understand her father's feelings for her. This was the best chance to repair their father-daughter relationship.
Bai Zhantang thought his tricks were flawless, but he didn't realize that such a little trick couldn't be fooled. Even Bai Shishi could notice it if she observed and felt carefully.
"She... Did she really ask you to say thank you? This ... Impossible... You must be lying. "Bai Zhantang's voice trembled at this moment.
"She cried,"
Long Chen said seriously.
Hearing those three words, Bai Zhantang was struck as if by lightning, completely stunned. In that instant, his eyes reddened. This careless iron-blooded man rarely showed a hint of tenderness.
Bai Zhantang wanted to say something, but after opening his mouth a few times, nothing came out. Long Chen turned to look at the distant mountains, deliberately giving him a chance to secretly wipe away tears while brushing his hair:
"Shishi is proud, so she won't apologize to you..."
"She didn't do anything wrong, What apologies? I'm Bai Zhantang's daughter, I don't need to apologize to anyone, including you.
I'm warning you, don't bully her. Even if she's wrong, don't force her to admit it, or I won't let you off." Bai Zhantang regained his usual domineering aura, his whole being invigorated, and even threatened Long Chen.
Faced with Bai Zhantang's threat, Long Chen didn't take it to heart at all. He thought to himself, If you don't let me go, I'll make sure your daughter doesn't let you off.
Seeing Bai Zhantang seem to have lifted the curse and become refreshed and refreshed, Long Chen smiled inwardly. Such a small matter was far too simple for him.
"You don't need to worry about Shishi's matters. She'll keep her pride anyway..." Long Chen said.
"Stop nagging. I know better than anyone what my own daughter is like. I don't need you to boss me around." Bai Zhantang said irritably.
Long Chen nodded and said, "As for Xiao Le, he's just a child. He's overjoyed when he receives your gift. But don't expect a single gift to change his opinion of you." "
Tch, what do I need him to change?" If you're not convinced, I'll deal with him. "Bai Zhantang said calmly.
"That's true. While we can, do as soon as you can. In a few years, who knows who will deal with whom." Long Chen placed his hands behind his head, looked up at the sky, and spoke in a calm tone.
"What do you mean? You mean that in a few years, I won't be his match anymore? Bai Zhantang said defiantly.
"In fact, even now, if Xiao Le and Xiao Jiu go all out, your chances of winning won't exceed seventy percent." Long Chen said.
"Bragging!"
Bai Zhantang stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief.