TRWSB – Chapter 84 So-Called Sharp And Observant

After the girl finished her surgery and walked out of the operating room, she immediately started chatting excitedly with a few of her friends outside.

“Annie, you’ve really become double eyelids!”

“Annie, you look so beautiful now! You were already beautiful, but now you’re even more stunning.”

“What’s that supposed to mean? Our teacher Jamie is the one who truly underwent a transformation,” Annie said.

Jamie was the instructor who came with Li Hong to meet Qi Shaorong. He had a birthmark on his face, which made Jamie almost a terrifying figure. The academy’s students and instructors kept their distance from him. After Jamie removed the birthmark, he instantly became a beauty, attracting countless admirers.

“Oh, Qi’s skills are just like those of the Evil Doctor.”

“Of course! Qi is the Evil Doctor! Annie, don’t you believe it yet?”

“You can’t blame me! I heard that the Evil Doctor is already over seventy.”

“I just heard a conversation between Qi Shaorong and Qianmian. Zhuang Renquan from the Zhuang family has arrived. I wonder what he’s here for?

“Isn’t it obvious? He’s definitely here to restore the engagement!

“I think so too. I heard that Zhuang Hao likes the Evil Doctor.”

“Qi and Qianmian seem very familiar, extremely familiar,” Annie said with a strange expression.

…

When Qi Shaorong opened the door, he saw Hu Feng and Zhuang Renquan chatting happily in the conference room.

When Hu Feng saw Qi Shaorong enter, he immediately teased, “Apprentice, you finally came!”

Qi Shaorong scanned the two people in the room with a casual glance and said lightly, “Master and Zhuang Third Master seem to get along very well!”

Hu Feng smiled awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed.

Qi Shaorong nodded at Zhuang Renquan and said, “Greetings, Zhuang Third Master. I heard that you’re going to invest in Tianlan Academy. The Zhuang family is no fool; they’re a noble family with exceptional offspring.”

If it weren’t for wanting to gain Hu Feng’s support, Qi wouldn’t have spent so much effort, yet the Zhuang family easily offered one million gold coins. After all, he was still too young compared to these top families!

Zhuang Renquan looked at Qi Shaorong and said, “Qi Fourth Master, no need to be polite. We are old friends. In fact, my life was saved by you, so I should thank you for that.”

Qi Shaorong gave a forced smile and said, “There’s no need for that, Third Master. You’ve already repaid your debt, so there’s no need to bring up the matter of saving your life again.”

Zhuang Renquan smiled and said, “I didn’t expect the Evil Doctor to be so young. It’s really a bit embarrassing!”

Qi Shaorong pulled out a chair and casually dusted it off, “It’s not that I’m pretending to be mysterious, but when I started out, I was only thirteen or fourteen, and my appearance was too young. As the saying goes, ‘If you have no beard, you can’t do things properly.’ Others didn’t trust me, so I had to change into a more mature and elegant outfit to appear more profound.”

Zhuang Renquan: “…”

“By the way, I heard you’re looking for me. What’s the matter?” Qi Shaorong asked.

“Actually, I came here today to propose to you,” Zhuang Renquan said.

Qi Shaorong looked at Zhuang Renquan and said, “Propose? To whom?”

“Qi Fourth Master, you know him—my useless nephew, Zhuang Hao.”

Qi Shaorong sneered and said, “Zhuang Third Master, you really know how to joke. Since you know your nephew is useless, why would you introduce him to me? How old is Zhuang Hao? He hasn’t even grown a full beard yet.”

Zhuang Renquan: “…”

Hu Feng: “…”

“Qi Shaorong, although my nephew is not as… profound as you, he’s still quite good. Among the young generation in the Imperial Capital, there are probably not many who can outperform my nephew,” Zhuang Renquan said.

Qi Shaorong looked at Zhuang Renquan and said, “Zhuang Third Master, you must have forgotten. Your nephew has already called off the engagement.”

“I deeply apologize for Hao’s cancellation of the engagement,” Zhuang Renquan said awkwardly.

Qi Shaorong looked at Zhuang Renquan and asked, “Does Zhuang Hao know you’re here?” Before Zhuang Renquan could speak, Qi Shaorong continued, “He probably doesn’t know, right? I once asked him if he would regret canceling the engagement one day. Zhuang Hao said that there was no emotional foundation between us, and he didn’t approve of such a blind marriage. Regardless of whether I’m a waste or not, he would have called off the engagement.”

“Your nephew’s words really resonate with me! I, Qi Shaorong, am extremely intelligent, with unmatched grace. A rare genius like me should marry ten or eight beautiful women and have a bunch of extraordinary offspring. How could I possibly hang myself on one person because of a meaningless contract? Zhuang Third Master, don’t you agree?” Qi Shaorong said.

Zhuang Renquan: “…”

“Qi Shaorong, you must have asked your questions using the Evil Doctor’s identity,” Zhuang Renquan thought to himself.

The door to the conference room was kicked open, and Zhuang Hao, with a grim expression, stood at the door. Yi Fan, disguised as Qianmian, followed behind him. Seeing everyone’s gaze on him, Qianmian helplessly shrugged and said, “Sorry, I couldn’t stop Young Master Zhuang.”

Although Qianmian apologized, there was a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Zhuang Hao clenched his fists, staring intently at Qi Shaorong.

Qi Shaorong glanced at Zhuang Hao and said, “Young Master Zhuang, you’re here.”

Zhuang Hao glared fiercely at Qi Shaorong, his face pale with rage.

Qi Shaorong couldn’t help but look away, seemingly unable to bear Zhuang Hao’s sharp gaze.

“Qi Shaorong, you! You! You are furious with me just because I called off the engagement, right?” Zhuang Hao said angrily.

“Young Master Zhuang, you’re overthinking it. I also strongly oppose arranged marriages, bringing two clueless children together is definitely not a good thing. Your cancellation of the engagement saved me the trouble of doing it. I should thank you,” Qi Shaorong replied calmly.

Zhuang Hao trembled with rage, his eyes burning with fury, seemingly ready to burn everything around him.

“Although I don’t oppose you calling off the engagement, I do find it very unpleasant that you had two young brats come to break it off,” Qi Shaorong said.

Zhuang Renquan rubbed his forehead. Yi Chuxue admires Zhuang Hao, and in her eyes, Qi Shaorong is a waste. Yi Chuxue probably didn’t say anything nice when she came to call off the engagement with Zhuang Hao. This really is… a mistake that will last a lifetime!

Zhuang Hao looked at Qi Shaorong, took a deep breath, and said, “Qi Shaorong, I have some bad news for you. The contract has already started moving toward a marriage contract, and I can’t cancel it. How unfortunate! Perhaps this contract will follow you for the rest of your life.”

Qi Shaorong instinctively touched the mark on his hand and said, “Is that so? If it can’t be canceled, then it can’t be canceled. I don’t believe a single mark can affect me that much!”

Zhuang Hao, filled with humiliation and anger, turned around and left.

Zhuang Renquan awkwardly smiled and said to Qi Shaorong, “Qi Fourth Master, I’m truly sorry. My nephew is a bit impulsive.”

Qi Shaorong frowned and said, “It’s alright. Zhuang Hao is just too young! He gets agitated and lashes out over the slightest provocation. Don’t worry, I’ve dealt with many such children. I won’t stoop to his level.”

Hu Feng: “…”

Zhuang Renquan: “…”

Hu Feng looked at Qi Shaorong and said, “Apprentice, you’re actually a bit younger than Zhuang Hao.”

Qi Shaorong nodded and said, “But we’re not the same. I am so profound, so unfathomable! That shallow guy, Zhuang Hao, how could he compare to me?”

Hu Feng: “…”

Zhuang Renquan stood up and said helplessly, “Qi Fourth Master, I’ll take my leave.”

Qi Shaorong nodded and said, “Please, Third Master Zhuang.”

Hu Feng looked at Qi Shaorong and said, “Apprentice, you’ve really pissed off Zhuang Hao. Even if he can find a way to cancel the contract, he probably won’t help you now. Let me take a look at the contract on your hand.”

Qi Shaorong rolled up his sleeve. Hu Feng looked at the pattern on his hand and said, “The contract pattern seems to have changed.”

Qi Shaorong nodded and said, “I noticed that too.”

“Originally, the contract was only halfway formed, but now it seems to be trending toward completing the contract. Once it’s completed, the bond between you and Zhuang Hao will be stronger. According to the original contract’s markings, there are two transformation directions: one is a master-servant contract, and the other is a marriage contract. It’s quite fortunate that it’s heading toward the marriage contract direction. A marriage contract follows the principle of equality and mutual benefit, so its binding force isn’t too strong.”

Qi Shaorong looked at Hu Feng and said, “Principal, you seem to be quite pleased.”

Hu Feng: “Am I?”

Qi Shaorong nodded and said, “Yes.”

Hu Feng laughed, then turned to look at Qianmian, changing the topic. “Qianmian, do you know Yi Fan?”

Yi Fan’s heart sank, but he replied, “Not exactly.”

“Your dorm is not far from Yi Fan’s. Have you noticed anything strange about his dorm?” Hu Feng asked.

Yi Fan shook his head and said without thinking, “No.”

Qi Shaorong turned his eyes to Hu Feng and asked, “Principal, is something going on?”

“The Yi family came to ask about him, but they were sent away by the academy’s instructors. Apparently, three people came looking for Yi Fan. They sneaked in, so they weren’t good news. However, those three people seem to have disappeared without a trace. They might have died inside the academy,” Hu Feng said.

Yi Fan laughed lightly, not concerned. “Principal, if they were sneaking around, then if they died, it’s no big deal, right?”

Hu Feng furrowed his brows. “The death itself isn’t a big deal, but the problem is if someone can kill in the academy without anyone noticing, then it’s serious.”

“What’s the big deal? Principal, can’t you also kill quietly in the academy?” Qi Shaorong said.

Hu Feng looked at Qi Shaorong and Yi Fan and said, “Yi Fan is missing.”

Qi Shaorong and Yi Fan exchanged looks. Qi Shaorong thought, Could it be because Yi Fan disguised himself as Qianmian, that Yi Fan is missing?

Qi Shaorong glanced at Hu Feng and said, “Principal, students leaving the academy is normal. There’s no need to worry too much.”

Hu Feng sighed and said, “Maybe, but this Yi Fan is probably not simple.”

Yi Fan raised his eyes and smiled softly, saying, “Principal, you’re overthinking. Under your sharp eyes, how could Yi Fan be anything special?”

Hu Feng seemed pleased with Yi Fan’s compliment, nodding eagerly, “Yes, yes.”

Qi Shaorong thought, “Sharp eyes? Hu Feng is a fool who’s as blind as a bat!”