After seeing Jian Qing Qiu, Huan Chu You's usually kind and amicable face carried a hint of coldness. "Principal Jian."
Huan Chu You clearly hadn't let go of what Ling Yin Academy had done before, or perhaps he needed to establish a stance in front of Jian Qing Qiu today.
If they simply let it slide, wouldn't the other party look down on them even more?
Sensing the indifference in Huan Chu You's words, Jian Qing Qiu's smile remained unchanged. "Elder Huan, I was in seclusion before and had no idea that such a big incident had occurred. I hope Elder Huan won't be angry."
"Ling Yin Academy has become increasingly formidable. Just a mere guard dared to treat us this way. Principal Jian, it seems like you deliberately wanted to humiliate us..." Huan Chu You's words trailed off with a hint of implication.
How could Huan Chu You not understand Jian Qing Qiu's thoughts?
In seclusion?
With Jian Qing Qiu's temperament, at a time like this, he would surely do everything possible to secure victory. How could he have the mood to go into seclusion?
They had been staying at this inn for two days, and if Jian Qing Qiu cared, he would have come long ago. His current arrival was just a show of attitude.
Since it was a show of attitude, Huan Chu You also wanted to make it clear!
"Huan Lao, what are you saying? I truly had no knowledge of this matter," Jian Qing Qiu quickly spoke, "Once I learned about it, I immediately dismissed that guard. How dare he block the Canglan Academy's team! He truly lacks foresight!"
However, Huan Chu You remained unmoved.
"Huan Lao, what Principal Jian said is the truth. I hope you, as an elder, can let go of this matter with a generous heart and not argue with a mere guard," Vice-Principal Lin Yinghao spoke up.
"I don't believe that a mere guard would have such audacity."
Huan Chu You raised an eyebrow. The current Canglan Academy and Ling Yin Academy were already at odds with each other.
Since their relationship had already deteriorated to this point, why should he burden his students at a time like this?
"Regardless, you must give us an explanation for this matter!"
Huan Chu You's expression became serious, his tone resolute. This concerned not only the face of Canglan Academy but also the students' dignity.
If Ling Yin Academy didn't give an explanation, entering Ling Yin Academy directly would only subject them to ridicule and mockery, which was something he didn't want to see.
Seeing Huan Chu You taking it seriously, Jian Qing Qiu and Lin Yinghao exchanged a glance. They hadn't expected this old guy to cling to this point and refuse to back down.
It seemed that it wouldn't be possible to resolve this matter easily.
"Huan Lao, it was our fault at Ling Yin Academy. I apologize to you!" Jian Qing Qiu spoke, "As for this audacious guard, I will investigate thoroughly and give you an explanation. How about that?"
Jian Qing Qiu was quite open-minded. What he wanted was to completely crush Canglan Academy during the academy exchange competition. Agreeing to this small matter directly served his purpose.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang and the others exchanged glances. This principal of Ling Yin Academy was quite good at pretending.
If it were the past, perhaps they would have really believed that Jian Qing Qiu sincerely wanted to give them an explanation.
But after experiencing various incidents, they could distinguish between sincerity and pretense.
If it weren't for the academy exchange competition, Jian Qing Qiu probably wouldn't have come here at all.
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