Chương 137: Competition

As he spoke, he even pushed the old man beside Xiaoxiao away. Then, he thought that he was funny and laughed out loud. However, Xiaoxiao's face darkened as she helped the old man up.

"It's true that I don't know the dean of the academy, but at least I didn't insult him other than saying 'impatient'. So what if he was the former top scholar and was outstanding in literature? Can't he be an ordinary and emotional mortal at the same time?"

"Who said that calm people can't be annoyed? Who said that gentle people can't have a temper? Who said that kind people shouldn't calculate their gains and losses?"

"Even if I'm wrong, where's the malice in my words? Can it compare to this person's slander of my family background and parents? Can it compare to your push and disrespect to an innocent old man?"