Chapter 192: Primordial
Chapter 192: Primordial
During the hearing, after Zhan Yi's proposal, someone from the Wu Yi Academy's School Council stood up in agreement.
"I support Mr. Wei's opinion," said the council member firmly. "Such a person should not be allowed to remain in the Wu Yi Academy."
This matter involved the entire council, and he and the other members could have discussed it after the fact, taking the time to consider and coordinate the interests of all parties and soothe many people's emotions, instead of making a hasty decision.
However, by actively standing up and agreeing, he was not only expressing his stance to Wei Hang and the Mo Lan Corporation but also pressuring the other council members to take a side.
It wasn't just him; as he stood, several other council members also rose, some pre-arranged by Wei Hang, and some making quick decisions upon seeing the situation.
The other council members exchanged glances, inwardly cursing, certain that this was a deliberate setup.
They had intended to wait and see, but now they were forced to take a stand. If they didn't speak up at this moment, they would undoubtedly be opposed by the Mo Lan Corporation and Wei Hang's group.
Rather than remain neutral, they decided to pick a side, knowing that choosing the Mo Lan Corporation wouldn't be an issue.
After this consideration, several more people stood up.
There were nineteen members in the Wu Yi Academy's School Council, fifteen of whom were present, and eleven of them had stood up. The remaining few hadn't voiced disagreement or agreement, but that didn't matter because even with just the supporters, the number exceeded half, making the dissenters' opinions irrelevant.
Not only that, but there were also many of the Academy's sponsors present, all of whom expressed agreement with the proposal.
The first council member who stood up looked at Chen Chuan and said solemnly, "I hereby officially notify you that after the School Council's discussion, we have decided to expel you as a student of the Wu Yi Academy. The notification will be issued to you shortly."
"This goes against the Academy's regulations!"
Bian Feng also stood up from his seat and said in a low voice, "The School Council's decision also requires the Principal's signature. This is a unilateral decision by the council, and the school management does not recognize it."
The council member looked at him and said, "If the Principal does not sign, according to past practice, the discussion will be put on hold. During the discussion period, Chen Chuan's status as a Wu Yi student will not be revoked, but he must temporarily suspend his studies until a formal conclusion is reached."
Bian Feng's heart sank. Putting the discussion on hold was indeed in line with the regulations, but the question was for how long? A year, two years, or perhaps three or four? There was no specific time limit, and the student would essentially be left in limbo. Moreover, if the student's status issue remained unresolved during this period, it would prevent them from doing anything, effectively stalling their progress. The Principal, seeing this situation, might prefer to let the student leave sooner rather than later.
From the defendant's position, Chen Chuan witnessed the scene unfolding in the courtroom. Despite these proposals being unfavorable to him, he remained calm. It was at this moment that he decided to speak up.
"Have you finished your discussion? If so, I'd like to say something. Before the notification is issued, I'm still a student of Wu Yi, and I have the right to submit reasonable requests. You won't deny me the opportunity to speak, nor will you resort to violent means to resolve issues."
With the upper hand, he tried to maintain an air of fairness and composure. This attitude also earned him a round of subdued applause from those around him.
The council member who had spoken earlier heard Chen Chuan and turned to look at him. Chen Chuan spread his hands and said, "Of course, as a student of Wu Yi, you have the right to submit reasonable requests. We won't deny you the opportunity to speak, nor will we resort to violent means to resolve issues."
Zhan Yi looked at Chen Chuan and asked, "Honorable Zhan, you mentioned earlier that your esteemed company would reject a student like me and issue a letter to block me from various companies. Is that right?"
"Of course, the words of the Mo Lan Corporation carry weight."
Zhan Yi responded calmly, unafraid of what such a student might do. Even if they went to the government to oppose them, it wouldn't matter, as they were already engaged in opposition. Besides, this student might not even live to see that day.
"Then..."
Chen Chuan reached into his pocket and, amidst the curious glances of those around him, pulled out an object and held it up.
It was a black card, resembling the recommendation cards used by influential families to enter the Wu Yi Academy.
Some were puzzled, wondering if it was indeed a recommendation card. But why was it black?
Others furrowed their brows, as if sensing something, but mostly feeling confused.
However, at this moment, Zhan Yi's expression changed, his gaze fixed on the black card.
After a moment, he moved his lips as if to speak but hesitated and abruptly left his seat, hurrying out of the room amidst the astonished gazes of those present.
Just as he was about to exit the door, he suddenly remembered something and stopped in his tracks. Turning back, he said solemnly, "Mr. Chen, please wait a moment. I'll be right back."
The others were perplexed, while Wei Hang, sitting there, felt a sense of unease. He looked at the black card, wondering what it could be.
Is this a recommendation card? Or did Miss Meng give it to him?
The latter is the most likely scenario.
This is a problem.
If Miss Meng is involved, things could get complicated.
Even the council members seem unsure of what's happening. What's going on? But since Zhan Yi said he'll be right back, we'll just have to wait.
Zhan Yi rushed outside, and after leaving the Adjudication Court, he hurried to Manager Luo's car. As the car window rolled down, he sat inside and asked, "Why did you come out first? Is everything settled in there?"
Zhan Yi shook his head and whispered, "Manager, there's been a change of plans." He quickly explained the situation inside and emphasized the card Chen Chuan had produced.
Manager Luo's expression turned solemn as he looked at Zhan Yi and asked, "Are you certain you saw it clearly?"
"Yes, I saw it clearly."
A hint of apprehension flashed in Manager Luo's eyes as he lowered his head and muttered, "The Primordial Corporation... How could their recommendation card appear here? And on an ordinary student, no less?"
The holder of this card can directly enter any Primordial Corporation branch or related friendly enterprise worldwide. Due to Primordial Corporation's sponsorship of over ninety percent of the world's martial arts academies, including Wu Yi Academy, this card also grants the holder admission to any local martial arts academy without an entrance exam.
If any company or martial arts academy refuses, the consequences are severe. This is seen as a denial of the corporation's status and reputation, and Primordial Corporation will promptly intervene.
Primordial Corporation is far larger than Mo Lan Corporation; the two are not on the same level.
Seeing Manager Luo deep in thought, Zhan Yi spoke up, "Manager, we've reviewed his information. He didn't use this recommendation card to enter Wu Yi Academy; he passed the entrance exam himself. So, there might be another reason behind this card, or perhaps..."
Manager Luo waved his hand decisively, "No. With so many enemies against the company, we can't take even a one-in-ten-thousand chance."
Zhan Yi thought for a moment and said, "In that case, we can withdraw our accusations and targeting. We can apologize to him, which should give him enough face. But we can still provide security services to the various families, which is beneficial to the company."
Manager Luo immediately disagreed, "Although this is beneficial to the company, since we've decided to withdraw, we must do so completely. As long as we provide security to these people, even if it's just a promise without actual action, they'll find a way to attack that student and drag the company into it. They'll force us to share the risk."
Zhan Yi was startled and admitted his mistake, "You're right, I didn't think it through."
Manager Luo spoke sternly, "You go in there right now and apologize to that student. Show sincerity and be earnest. Also, withdraw all security promises to the various families in Yangzhi City. With the company's current situation, we can't afford to make any more enemies."
Zhan Yi asked, "What if they refuse or demand an explanation?"
Manager Luo replied calmly, "Do they have the qualifications to do so?"
"I understand." Zhan Yi nodded. From this moment on, those people were to be abandoned. Although they might face subsequent harm, the company might incur some losses. But if it meant adding an enemy of significant weight, it wasn't worth it.
After this exchange, Zhan Yi quickened his steps and returned to the Adjudication Court. Everyone was waiting for him to return, expecting a response. However, this time, he didn't sit in his usual spot. Instead, he straightened his attire and walked down the aisle to stand in front of Chen Chuan.
At this distance, facing a martial artist like Chen Chuan, no one could save him if Chen Chuan showed any hostility. Yet, Zhan Yi stood there without any weapons, his attitude sincere.
He bowed to Chen Chuan and said earnestly, "Mr. Chen, Zhan here feels guilty about the unfair accusations I made earlier. I now formally retract all my previous statements and offer you a sincere and heartfelt apology." As he spoke, he bowed deeply to Chen Chuan.
The people in the room were stunned, their eyes wide and mouths agape, as if time had frozen.
Zhan Yi straightened up and turned to face everyone below. In a loud voice, he said, "Mo Lan Corporation will not restrict Mr. Chen in any way. On the contrary, if Student Chen chooses to join Mo Lan Corporation after graduation, we will welcome him with open arms. Additionally..." He glanced at Wei Hang with a hint of sympathy, "...we will no longer provide any security measures to the esteemed guests here."
The entire room fell silent, devoid of any sound or movement.
"Sir, what's wrong? Sir..." Suddenly, a startled cry rang out, and everyone turned around. They saw that Wei Laoshi, who had led the Wei Family for decades, was clutching his chest and had slid out of his seat, surrounded by chaos.
Zhan Yi casually glanced at Wei Laoshi and turned back to Chen Chuan. With a respectful attitude, he asked, "Mr. Chen, are you satisfied with this arrangement?"
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(End of Chapter)
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