Hearing Xu Wuyi's response, a gratified look flashed in Principal Zhang's eyes. "Good! You don't have to worry about this anymore. I'll handle it. Just focus on your training!"
And so, the matter was settled.
Zhang Qiming's reply was relayed to the Lin Family through an intermediary. The wording wasn't harsh, but the rejection was unequivocal.
However, the tree may wish for calm, but the wind will not subside.
The day after Xu Wuyi rejected the Lin Family's financial support, a media firestorm targeting the family erupted without warning.
That morning, Principal Zhang received a message from Capital Xingjing. It was from an old friend.
"We haven't even started, and someone has already made a move."
The message displayed the headline from a highly influential Martial Arts news platform based in the Capital, "Universal Martial News":
[Injustice for Dongjiang's New Top Scorer? Why the Joint Exam's #1 Lost His Shot at the 'Three Greats'!]
