Chapter 320: The Gardener and the Flowers, Meeting Students Planted by Xue Jing (4K)

Chapter 320: The Gardener and the Flowers, Meeting Students Planted by Xue Jing (4K)



A black SUV with military plates slowly approached the Xuanwu Mansion, coming to a halt at the entrance.

A middle-aged man in security attire promptly emerged from the security booth at the gate.

As the car window rolled down, the security guard peered into the vehicle with a puzzled expression and asked, "What can I do for you?"

Just as Ning Yuante was about to introduce himself and reveal Xue Jing's identity as the ninth exam hall examiner, a voice called out from within the mansion:

"Uncle Zhang!"

A short-haired boy with a rather handsome face, but an oddly sly and crafty look in his eyes, dashed forward with graceful strides, leaping over the gate and stopping in front of the SUV.

The boy peered into the vehicle, his gaze immediately skipping over Ning Yuante in the driver's seat and focusing on Xue Jing in the passenger seat.

Upon seeing Xue Jing, his eyes lit up, and he turned to explain to the middle-aged security guard, "Uncle, this is our examiner from the exam hall. Open the gate, please."

The security guard hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Oh, okay."

He turned and walked back to the security booth, and after a short while, the gate's barrier slowly lifted.

Xue Jing looked at the boy standing outside the car window and smiled, asking, "Are you a candidate?"

The boy grinned and replied, "Hello, Teacher Xue! I'm He Han."

Xue Jing's expression paused slightly, and he suddenly noticed the clothing on the boy named He Han.

He was wearing a white t-shirt with the words 'Pain Shirt' printed on it—in other words, a shirt featuring a character from his favorite anime or manga.

Xue Jing was familiar with many ACG works but couldn't recognize the white-haired character on the shirt.

Noticing Xue Jing's gaze, He Han tugged at his shirt and explained, "This is my wife, Sakura Road Luna."

His shameless and matter-of-fact attitude caused Xue Jing's lips to twitch slightly: "...Come on, get in the car. Let's chat."

He Han laughed and said, "Sure thing!"

He opened the back door and climbed into the SUV, curiously touching the seemingly high-quality material of the seat.

The car slowly moved forward and entered the mansion.

"Where are you from, student?" Xue Jing asked casually.

He Han, sitting in the backseat, replied, "I'm from Silver City, Teacher Xue. But before that, I have something important to tell you..."

He leaned forward between the two front seats and winked at Xue Jing, saying, "You know, there are a few students in our mansion who aren't too happy about you being our examiner. They're planning to make you look bad and force the higher-ups to replace you."

"You'd better be careful!"

Ning Yuante listened with a peculiar expression, shaking his head slightly as if in disdain.

Xue Jing's expression remained unchanged, and he looked at He Han with a half-smile:

"Are you snitching?"

He Han's eyes lit up with determination, as if he were about to join a righteous cause: "This is a matter of justice!"

Xue Jing shook his head and said, "I'll pretend I didn't hear that, and you should act as if you never said anything. Understand?"

He Han's eyes flickered, and he smiled, saying, "Okay, Teacher."

Xue Jing nodded and said,

"How many students have arrived at the mansion so far?"

According to the information provided by his superiors, there were a total of thirty-one students assigned to the ninth exam hall under Xue Jing's supervision.

However, the information only included their names, genders, photos, and examinee numbers, leaving Xue Jing with little knowledge about these students.

To lead the team effectively, he needed to gather more intelligence about his subordinates.

He Han thought for a moment and replied, "I've seen around twenty-five, including me, so that's twenty-six."

Xue Jing rubbed his chin, impressed: "Wow... The official training starts tomorrow, and there are still several students missing?"

He took out his phone, swiped through the screen a few times, opened the student information interface, and handed it to He Han, saying,

"Take a look and see who hasn't arrived yet."

He Han eagerly reached out and took the phone, perhaps because he was excited to see the 'secret information' he wasn't supposed to see. He scrolled through the phone and said,

"I haven't seen Zhong Wei."

"Yuan Bai Jing..."

"Zhao Longtu... Wow, how is he here too?"

He Han was surprised to see an unexpected name in the list and exclaimed in shock.

Xue Jing glanced at him, "What's the problem with him?"

He Han scratched his head, "It's a big problem, Teacher Xue."

He handed the phone to Xue Jing and pointed at the student's photo in the information.

The student had sharp eyes like knives and a fierce expression, unlike the others who were smiling in their photos. His face not only lacked a smile but also exuded a wild and predatory aura.

In the corner of his left eye, there was a very noticeable scar, seemingly caused by a blunt object that forcefully broke the skin.

If it weren't for the student records, one might mistake this for a prison inmate's photo.

"Zhao Longtu, he was in the same school as me during middle school..."

"Although it's been several years since that incident, and not many people remember it now, but as soon as I see him, I recall it."

He Han spoke in a low voice, "He beat his homeroom teacher... into a vegetative state."

"Hmm?" Even Ning Yuante, upon hearing such juicy gossip, turned with interest to look at He Han.

"What happened exactly?"

Sch Jing remained silent, also looking at He Han.

He Han shook his head and said, "The details are all over the place, and at the time, the whole school was in an uproar."

"Some say he was abused and had no choice but to fight back, some say Zhao Longtu was born with a bad seed and hyperandrogenism, and others say Zhao Longtu was forced to fight in underground boxing matches for money."

"A few of them sounded reasonable at first, but they were all refuted later."

"The school authorities also remained silent and never disclosed the specifics. All I know is that Zhao Longtu dropped out and went to a juvenile detention center... He shouldn't be able to take the martial exam, right?"

Sch Jing's eyes narrowed in thought, "A juvenile delinquent, huh... Have you had any contact with him? What kind of person is he?"

He Han shook his head, "I only had a little interaction with him during our martial arts class... This guy is a genius, extremely powerful. In his first year of junior high, during practical combat classes, even the upperclassmen couldn't beat him."

"He was the apple of the teachers' eyes. His homeroom teacher always valued him highly, often giving him special treatment, and frequently taking him out for meals... Those who witnessed their interactions said they were like father and son."

After He Han finished speaking, Sch Jing turned to look at Ning Yuante.

"Yuante, I'm counting on you."

He spoke softly.

Ning Yuante patted his chest, "Sch Jing, don't worry. Before tomorrow, I'll have all the information you need!"

...

He Han jogged towards the training ground, and several students gathered there looked at him.

The leading round-faced boy frowned and asked, "He Han, aren't you playing Bode 3?"

He Han looked innocent, "I was just about to head back to my room, but as I passed by the entrance, I saw a car coming in. I took a closer look, and it seems like it's our examiner this time, so I came to inform you guys!"

"How is it? Is this wave important?"

The round-faced boy ignored his attempt to take credit and instead tensed up, "He's here? Sch Jing?"

A person's reputation precedes them, and while he didn't hold those from the outer circles in high regard, Sch Jing was undoubtedly a genius with a renowned name.

It's like mentioning a celebrity or a famous person; due to the lack of a sense of reality, one can talk about them casually, even disdainfully, but when faced with the person in real life, that sense of reality immediately weighs on the heart.

Right now, they were about to target and scheme against an externally renowned genius...

Can they win?

They will win!

The round-faced boy calmed his emotions and looked at his equally nervous companions.

"Don't be nervous, let's stick to the plan!"

"He's just a person of our age, there's nothing to be afraid of!"

The round-faced boy turned to He Han, a bit suspicious, "You, did you really not go and snitch?"

He Han protested, "How could I? My lips are sealed tighter than a magic spell!"

The round-faced boy still had his doubts, but he nodded, "In that case, since the person is already here, join us. We can play Bode 3 later."

"Huh?" He Han blinked.

"I just received a text, my mom's local specialties have arrived, I need to go and get them. It's not that I'm afraid, but these specialties have a short shelf life, and if I go later in the afternoon, they'll probably spoil..."

The round-faced boy grabbed his collar and said calmly, "Aren't you from Silver City?"

He Han sighed, "It seems I have to reveal my background. Actually... I'm half Chinese, half Japanese."

"I never mentioned it because I was afraid you'd look down on me. My mom is from the Far East, her name is Sakura Road Luna..."

The round-faced boy glared at him, "Stop making things up, have you never watched 'Idol Master'?"

He Han was shocked, "Huh? You, with your serious face and big eyes, are also into anime?"

The round-faced boy realized he might have revealed something, and his eyes twitched with embarrassment, but he remained firm, "Be honest, we're going to work together later, don't forget, this also concerns your future!"

He Han, "I'm not going to snitch, I swear."

The black SUV slowly drove into the training ground and found a place to park.

On the training ground, the dozen or so students who had been practicing martial arts all stopped and looked at the car.

"Yuan Tai, you go back first. I'll handle the rest."

Xue Jing said as he unbuckled his seatbelt.

Ning Yuantai nodded in response, "I'll leave then. Brother Xue, give me a call when you're done."

Xue Jing opened the car door and stepped out.

From a distance on the training ground, a round-faced teenager was already surrounded by many students. As soon as they saw Xue Jing get out of the car, several female students couldn't help but gasp.

"Wow..."

"What a majestic face..."

"That's Teacher Xue, right? I've seen his videos. I thought they were exaggerated with beautification filters, but in reality, he's even more impressive..."

"What should we do? Teacher Xue must have some troubles. Is it really right for us to treat him like this?"

"He must have been envied and oppressed by higher-ups, which is why he was transferred to the Seventh Metropolitan Circle as an examiner. He's already suffering enough; how can we make things harder for him?"

Hearing the whispers around him, the round-faced teenager's lips twitched.

"Don't be fooled! This kind of person who looks good but isn't useful will ruin our chances of getting good grades and entering good universities. He'll ruin our futures!"

As he spoke, a pretty girl standing next to him cupped her cheek with one hand and looked at Xue Jing with a loving gaze:

"I wish Teacher Xue would ruin me..."

The round-faced teenager: "..."

"In any case, let's go! Surprise attack, first wave!"

"Follow me!"

The round-faced teenager took the lead, sprinting towards Xue Jing.

After exchanging glances, the others also started moving, including the girls.

Xue Jing was slowly walking towards the training ground when he saw a dozen teenagers running towards his position.

He smiled, showing no signs of defense, and continued walking forward.

Soon, the students were right in front of him.

The round-faced teenager shouted loudly, "Good morning, Teacher!"

As he spoke, he swung a punch towards Xue Jing's abdomen with all his might.

The fist cut through the air, creating twelve visible swirls of air like petals, clearly showing its deadly force.

"Bang—!!"

In the explosion of sound, the fist was caught by a hand as clear and smooth as jade. Under the explosive force, the air currents formed a lotus flower that blossomed on the palm.

However, the hand remained unscathed, as if only a gentle breeze had brushed against it.

"Wha—?"

The round-faced teenager was slightly surprised and tried to pull back his fist, but it was caught firmly.

Xue Jing smiled gently and said, "Good morning, everyone."

He then grabbed the round-faced teenager's fist, lifted him up, and swung him in a half-circle, slamming him hard into the ground.

"Thud—!!"

The round-faced teenager's entire body sank into the grass of the training ground, looking up in confusion.

Before he could react, his body was suddenly yanked out of the ground.

A terrifying, irresistible force surged into his body, causing him to stiffen and involuntarily assume the standard 'attention' posture in mid-air.

Xue Jing, as if holding a giant human-shaped sword, placed the round-faced teenager, who was standing at attention, on the ground.

"Sei Gan!"

Seeing the round-faced teenager instantly defeated, the other students shouted and charged forward, not showing the slightest sign of fear.

'They show no fear, these are the students of the Seventh Metropolitan Circle...'

Xue Jing smiled, lifted the 'human sword' in his hand, and said,

"Phew—"

"Ah!"

"Phew—phew—phew—"

"Ah! Ah! Ah!!"

"Phew—phew—"

"Ah!!!"

A series of consecutive thuds echoed as all the students who approached were hit on the head by the hard 'human sword' and driven into the ground like nails, with only their heads visible.

Including He Han, everyone looked up dazedly at the handsome young man who had placed the 'sword' on his shoulder.

"Teachers are diligent gardeners."

"And you are the flowers I plant and nurture."

"Let's get along well."

Xue Jing said softly with a gentle expression.

Everyone who was stuck in the ground: "..."

Gardeners and flowers aren't meant to be taken literally!!!!

(End of Chapter)

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