TRWSB – Chapter 85 Unlucky Shen Yuan

Qi Shaorong and Yi Fan exited the meeting room.

“What’s going on with the Yi family? Have they come directly to the academy to look for someone?”

This matter reflected poorly on Yang Man. Even if someone disappeared in a secret realm, the academy couldn’t be held responsible for it.

“Yi Xun’s position as acting head of the family has been revoked. A new acting head has already taken over. It’s said that the new head plans to exile Yi Xun’s entire family. Many of Yi Xun’s subordinates have also defected. Yang Man is probably desperate, which is why she’s come directly to the academy to demand answers.”

Qi Shaorong narrowed his eyes. In large families, the fall of an acting head usually meant the removal of their close confidants as well.

Yi Bing and Yi Huo, who once stood out, had enjoyed significant family resources. But now that both had been crippled, they could no longer be seen as valuable assets. Naturally, the Yi family wouldn’t waste resources on them anymore.

As for Yi Fan’s two brothers, they had been arrogant and condescending when they were in power, making plenty of enemies. Yi Chuxue’s reputation was even worse.

“The principal seems to have noticed something,” Qi Shaorong said.

Yi Fan frowned. “Yang Man’s people are highly skilled. Dealing with those intruders might have left behind some magical traces, which could have raised the principal’s suspicions.”

Qi Shaorong crossed his arms dismissively. “It doesn’t matter. The principal is simple-minded and easy to fool.”

Yi Fan: “…”

At the Shen family estate.

Shen Yuan lay on his bed, groaning in pain. “That bastard Zhuang Hao! I’ve finally come to understand him.”

Shen Yuan’s sister, Shen Die, stood at the bedside, laughing at her brother’s bruised and battered face. “Serves you right for meddling in other people’s business. Look at you now. You got beaten up by Qi Si Shao in the secret realm and then thrashed by Zhuang Hao after coming back. Big Brother, you’ve been really unlucky lately!”

Shen Yuan glared at Shen Die. “Whose side are you on, anyway?”

Shen Die shrugged. “I’d like to be on your side, but why did you have to mess with my dream guy?”

“Dream guy? Since when do you have a dream guy?” Shen Yuan asked irritably.

“Recently. It’s Qi Shaorong! You know him, right? He’s super cool. He beat you up like you were a helpless chick. Not to mention, he used his Level 6 Mage skills to humiliate an eighth-level mage from the Qi family, slapping the Qi elders in the face. And he’s a healer too! Did you know that Qi Shaorong started a cosmetic surgery center at Tianlan Academy? Teachers get 30% off, students get 20% off. Honestly, it makes me want to enroll there.”

Shen Yuan: “…” Qi Shaorong was an absolute lunatic! He didn’t even spare the Qi family elders’ dignity.

“Qi Shaorong is a menace! And that Zhuang Hao guy is no better. I must have been out of my mind to meddle in their business.” Shen Yuan spoke in frustration.

“What were you thinking back then, Big Brother?” Shen Die asked.

Shen Yuan: “…” How would he know what he was thinking back then? He must have been possessed!

Shen Die looked at her brother curiously. “What did you say to Qi Shaorong during the annulment, Big Brother?”

Shen Yuan sighed. “Heaven knows! I didn’t say much, but Yi Chuxue couldn’t stop talking. It’s maddening that Zhuang Hao didn’t confront her and instead came after me to vent his anger.”

“Yi Chuxue is having a tough time herself now,” Shen Die said.

Shen Yuan smirked. “The Yi family sure is going through a rough patch.”

Shen Die nodded. “You don’t know the half of it. Yi Xun recently brought in an illegitimate child’s mother after she became pregnant.”

Originally, Yi Xun and Yang Man had a harmonious relationship. Even if Yi Xun had affairs outside, he wouldn’t bring anyone back home. But now, with Yi Bing and Yi Huo crippled, Yi Xun was desperate to produce outstanding offspring to secure his position.

“The Yi family is a complete mess. Let’s not talk about it. How’s Qi Shaorong doing these days?” Shen Yuan asked.

Shen Die grinned. “Oh, he’s doing great! Qi Shaorong is a man of unparalleled beauty, unmatched talent, and extraordinary medical skills. He’s thriving at Tianlan Academy.”

Shen Yuan: “…”

Zhuang Family

Zhuang Hao was training in the martial arts field, leaving the family guards battered and exhausted.

“Big brother,” Zhuang Qian called out.

Zhuang Hao glanced at him. “Ah Qian, you’re here.”

Looking at his brother, Zhuang Qian said, “Big brother, you haven’t eaten in three days. Don’t tell me you’re fasting because of Qi Shaorong.”

Zhuang Hao punched the stone wall beside him. “I’m not that far gone, just not feeling hungry.”

Zhuang Qian: “…”

“How is he?” Zhuang Hao asked.

Zhuang Qian’s brow twitched. Although Zhuang Hao didn’t mention a name, Zhuang Qian knew he was referring to Qi Shaorong.

“He’s doing well. Qi Shaorong has set up a cosmetic surgery clinic at Tianlan Academy, creating numerous beauties. Many students from Saint Emperor Academy are clamoring to transfer. Principal Lu is quite troubled by this.”

Students and instructors of Tianlan Academy get discounts for cosmetic procedures. While many nobles don’t care about minor discounts, the priority access given to Tianlan’s members is highly enticing. Qi Shaorong only performs three procedures daily, with selections managed by Vice Principal Lu and Qi Shaorong’s confidant, Qi Heng. The long queue for external applicants makes getting a turn seem like a distant dream.

“He’s really thriving, isn’t he?” Zhuang Hao said with frustration.

Zhuang Qian scratched his nose. “Big brother, things aren’t so bad. The Evil Doctor has always disliked you, and now that the Evil Doctor is Qi Shaorong, you at least have one fewer romantic rival.”

Zhuang Hao: “…”

Noticing his brother’s grim expression, Zhuang Qian hesitated. “Big brother, did I say something wrong?”

Zhuang Hao shook his head. “No, you’re right.”

Zhuang Qian: “…”

Rubbing his head, Zhuang Qian asked, “Big brother, did you go to Shen Yuan? Did you… beat him up?”

“Yes, I sparred with him to see if he’s improved,” Zhuang Hao replied.

Zhuang Qian: “…” Sparring with Shen Yuan? That wasn’t sparring—it was outright bullying!

“Big brother, Shen Yuan is so weak. What’s the point of sparring with him? Does it even give you a sense of accomplishment?” Zhuang Qian asked.

Zhuang Hao nodded. “You’re right. Shen Yuan is too weak. I should spar with the Fourth Prince instead.”

Zhuang Qian: “…” Big brother seems to have lost his mind! Why would the Fourth Prince, of all people, fall for Qi Shaorong, who is so fierce!

Tianlan Academy

“Teacher Sun Lin, what brings you here? Are you here for a procedure?” Qi Shaorong asked.

Sun Lin smiled awkwardly. “No, I’m too poor to afford your services.”

“Teacher Sun Lin, you’re making it sound like I run a shady business. My clinic is absolutely fair-priced, honest, and trustworthy,” Qi Shaorong said seriously.

Sun Lin laughed. “Of course, of course. Everyone knows you’re a model of integrity, Qi.”

Pulling her daughter forward, Sun Lin added, “Actually, I came to thank you specifically.”

Her daughter, Furong, shyly peeked out from behind her mother, her dark eyes glimmering like black pearls.

Qi Shaorong lightly pinched Furong’s cheek and asked Sun Lin, “Teacher, your daughter’s recovery looks good.”

Sun Lin smiled warmly. “All thanks to you, Qi. When do you think she’ll be fully healed?”

“She’s already much better. I’ll prescribe a new remedy. After another month, she should be fine,” Qi Shaorong replied.

Sun Lin sighed in relief and expressed her gratitude. “Thank you, Qi. By the way, did you hear? Zhuang Hao went to the Shen family and gave Shen Yuan a beating.”

Qi Shaorong looked up. “Oh? Zhuang Hao doesn’t know how to behave, does he? Picking fights with friends just like that. But then again, they say pitiful people always have something hateful about them.”

Sun Lin: “…”

Yi Family

Yang Man stopped Yi Chuxue. “Chuxue, where have you been?”

“I… I went to see Zhuang Hao,” Yi Chuxue replied.

Yang Man frowned. “Don’t bother Zhuang Hao anymore. He won’t want to see you right now.”

Yi Chuxue mumbled, “Why not? The Yi and Zhuang families have always been close.”

“That doesn’t mean you and Zhuang Hao are close. Now that the Evil Doctor has become Qi Shaorong, Zhuang Hao regrets the engagement cancellation. He’s already beaten up Shen Yuan. If you weren’t a woman, he might have beaten you too,” Yang Man said.

Yi Chuxue gritted her teeth. “Zhuang Hao couldn’t possibly like Qi Shaorong!”

“And why not? Qi Shaorong saved Zhuang Renquan and Zhuang Ling’s lives, has extraordinary talent, and if not for you and Shen Yuan canceling the engagement, they might already be married,” Yang Man replied.

“I don’t believe it,” Yi Chuxue said, biting her lip.

Yang Man wanted to say more, but Yi Huo interrupted with a cold laugh. “Mother, let her go. Chuxue won’t stop until she runs into a dead end. Until Zhuang Hao outright rejects her, she’ll never let go. Honestly, sister, you think you’re all that. Do you really believe Zhuang Hao can’t live without you?”

Yi Chuxue flushed with embarrassment. “Big brother, how could you say that?”

“What’s wrong with me saying it? I’m just trying to get you to face reality,” Yi Huo said.

Yi Chuxue lowered her head, her heart filled with frustration and guilt, remembering how Yi Huo became crippled because of her.

“Mother, is there still no news about Uncle and the others?” Yi Huo asked.

Yang Man nodded. “No, none at all.”

“It seems they’re not coming back,” Yi Huo said indifferently. “I’ve told you before: I didn’t injure Yi Bing. Principal Lu even said Yi Bing’s injuries were likely caused by a sixth-level fire mage. This means we have an unknown opponent.”

Yang Man stared at Yi Huo. “Do you think someone’s helping Yi Fan?”

Yi Huo shrugged. “I just think everything happening to the Yi family recently seems orchestrated by someone behind the scenes.”

Yang Man pursed her lips and remained silent, while Yi Chuxue, feeling aggrieved, dared not speak further.