Chapter 193: Chapter 191: Please Be Reasonable_1
"Dean, you must believe me," Tang San roared unwillingly. He didn't understand why everyone believed Xu Ran.
"The evidence is irrefutable, and yet you dare to argue?" Flander slapped Tang San across the face again, and with a miserable cry, Tang San's face turned deathly pale.
"No... No..."
"You can't do this to me."
"Teacher, it's good that you're here, you must believe me, right?"
At this point, Tang San was on the verge of a mental breakdown.
To be accurate, the moment he watched Xiaowu and Xu Ran kissing, the moment he saw Xiaowu ingest the Acacia Red for Xu Ran, Tang San's psyche had already shattered.
And now, he knew Xu Ran was setting him up, yet he was completely helpless, which only added to his frustration.
Under normal circumstances, he might have maintained his composure, not angering everyone further.
But now, all he knew was how miserably Xu Ran had played him.
His wife was gone, he was branded with an unsightly label, continuously beaten by Xu Ran, and he had to witness Xiaowu taking the Acacia Red. No one in the world could be more miserable than him.
That damn Xu Ran had stolen his beloved, and he kept flaunting his affection with Xiaowu in front of Tang San, deliberately humiliating him.
How could he bear it?
Forget about him, no man could endure such humiliation.
"Play you?"
"This is a treasure Xu Ran almost paid with his life to obtain, just to give it to his girlfriend. Such a treasure appears priceless to you, so you decide to steal it? Are you even human?" Zhao Wuji was also enraged, his hand whooshing through the air, landing another slap on Tang San's face.
He, who always detested evil, could endure it no longer.
Was Tang San's character really this poor?
Had he abandoned even the most basic principles?
"Ungrateful disciple, kneel down and apologize to Xu Ran," Yu Xiaogang now seethed with anger. He knew Tang San must be suffering some injustice. But aside from being cuckolded, what else couldn't a man bear? He was furious at Tang San's lack of fight, at getting trapped by Xu Ran's schemes and continuing to dig himself deeper.
Of course, what Yu Xiaogang didn't know was this.
In the face of Xiaowu, even if Tang San knew it was a trap, he had no choice but to dive in, and that was the ultimate frustration. You know full well Xu Ran has dug a pit, but you still willingly leap into it.
Now, any explanation from Tang San was futile, as everyone believed Xu Ran. What more could Tang San say? Besides, he could tell Tang San had many unspeakable difficulties that he simply couldn't explain.
Today, Xiaosan had no option but to admit his faults obediently, to retreat as a strategy to advance, and then later he might have a chance to take down Xu Ran.
Now Ning Rongrong was already angry with Tang San.
And Ning Rongrong was the young miss of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect. What if Tang San angered the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, what then?
Tang San hadn't grown strong enough yet, how could he afford to offend such a powerful force?
"Dean, respected teachers, how about we let it go? After all, Tang San hasn't caused me any real harm. He tried to prevent Xiaowu and the others from consuming the Immortal Herbs, but I stopped him early on," Xu Ran thought to himself with glee. What was the point in tormenting Tang San's body? Only tormenting him both mentally and physically was the essence of cruelty.
He reveled in seeing Tang San's frustrated, helpless expression.
That, was truly splendid.
Moved by Xu Ran's words, Flander and the other teachers felt a touch of sympathy.
To this point, Xu Ran was still speaking on behalf of Tang San. Such a mindset, such a character, how could Tang San compare? The gap in character between Tang San and Xu Ran was vast as heaven and earth.
However, the more magnanimous Xu Ran acted, the more they despised Tang San.
Xu Ran might not pursue matters with Tang San, but they could not let it slide. As teachers, they must maintain fairness and justice in the academy. They could not allow anyone from Shrek Academy to be wronged.
"Xiaosan has indeed made a serious mistake this time. Today, as his teacher, I will personally give everyone an explanation."
"Xiaosan, aren't you kneeling yet to apologize to Xu Ran?"
Yu Xiaogang glanced at everyone's eyes and took a deep breath before speaking. Xiaosan had already incurred the wrath of the crowd, and even if he didn't take action, Tang San would be punished by Flander and the others. At that time, he wouldn't be able to control the outcome. Rather than that, he might as well take matters into his own hands.
How was Tang San being slapped so many times any different from slapping his own face?
If Tang San kneeled, it would also be a disgrace for him as a teacher.
But, at this point, there was no other way.
He, Yu Xiaogang, would remember this grudge. There would come a day when he would make Xu Ran pay the price!
Listeining to Yu Xiaogang's words, Tang San's heart was filled with endless hatred; Xu Ran had stolen his Xiaowu, put that kind of hat on him, and kept showing off...
Now he's expected to kneel to Xu Ran?
Does a despicable wretch like Xu Ran deserve his kneeling?
On what grounds?
He lost his Precious Xiao Wu, and now he's to lose his last bit of dignity as well?
"I won't kneel, I'd rather die than kneel!" Tang San stood firm and glared venomously at Xu Ran. Even if it was a teacher, he wouldn't kneel to Xu Ran.
"You bastard," Yu Xiaogang's face changed, and he slapped Tang San directly across the face. Yu Xiaogang's heart ached endlessly; he knew Tang San was not in the wrong. But what could he do? When everyone thought Tang San was wrong, even as a teacher believing in him was meaningless.
He knew Tang San's temperament; it was impossible for Tang San to submit to Xu Ran. The only solution now was to knock Tang San unconscious so he could escape this embarrassing situation.
If Tang San passed out, Flander and the others would no longer demand that he be punished.
With these thoughts in mind, Yu Xiaogang took a long willow switch from a nearby willow tree and lashed it across Tang San's body.
To demonstrate his sincerity and to prove his identity as a strict teacher, Yu Xiaogang's strokes were exceedingly heavy.
"Ah."
"Ah."
Tang San screamed in pain, a hint of despair and sorrow in his eyes.
"Xu Ran, I hate you."
"One day, I will kill you. Just wait for it."
"Rebellious scum, still spouting threats." Yu Xiaogang's face was incredibly grim. He too felt for Tang San. If only Tang San had softened a bit, he could have found a way to lighten his punishment, and today's affair would have been over.
But Tang San wouldn't say one word of submission, and kept on ranting about beating up Xu Ran. This made it extremely difficult for Yu Xiaogang, leaving him no choice but to lash Tang San even more fiercely.
"Alas. To know one's errors and change is the greatest virtue. Why can you, Tang San, never understand this principle?"
"Forget it, I won't talk to you anymore. It seems like Precious Xiao Wu and the others have fully absorbed the Immortal Herbs," Xu Ran said with a smile. Tang San was in such a pathetic state; if he flaunted his love in front of Tang San, he could tread on his dignity again and again.
After hearing this, Tang San's already pale face became even more bloodless. He knew what Xu Ran wanted to do—Xu Ran wanted Xiao Wu to see him in this undignified state.
If Xiao Wu saw him being so badly beaten, even if she returned to him later, his grand image in her heart would be greatly damaged.
"No, Xu Ran, don't..."
"Please, be humane!" Tang San cried out, feeling the acute pain all over his body, in immense agony.
That damn Xu Ran, he's really despicable; even in such a beaten state, Xu Ran still thought about flaunting himself.
Could Xu Ran act like a bit more human?
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