NOVPUBChen Nan really wanted to kill Li Zhenqiang.
Moreover, he was confident that even if he killed Li Zhenqiang, he could exonerate himself from all suspicions.
After all,
not only can a doctor save lives, they can also kill someone without anyone knowing.
But,
Li Zhenqiang couldn’t die yet.
He was counting on following the clues from Li Zhenqiang to those powerful figures behind him.
Only by bringing all the people behind him to light, could he gain justice for Nie Xiaoyu.
Just then,
Li Zhenqiang changed the subject, "Why are you wearing a Taoist robe?"
He had actually noticed Chen Nan a few days earlier, since his outfit was quite peculiar in the school.
However,
despite the school’s rules against students wearing unusual attire,
they didn’t dare to restrict Taoist beliefs.
Chen Nan replied, "I took a two-year break from school to practice at Qinglong Temple."
Li Zhenqiang’s eyes lit up, "I once offered incense at Qinglong Temple. That was more than ten years ago. At that time, the temple was extraordinarily popular. Can I ask who your master is, one of the eminent monks from Qinglong Temple?"
Chen Nan said, "My master is known as Master Wuchen."
Li Zhenqiang nodded slightly, curious, "What’s his relationship with Master Wumang?"
Chen Nan answered, "Master Wumang is my martial uncle, but he passed away a year ago."
Li Zhenqiang sighed, "I can’t believe Master Wumang has already passed away. I owe a lot to his guidance for my success today!"
He paused, then smiled, "You’re Chen Nan, right? You are considered a descendant of an old acquaintance. If you ever encounter any difficulties in school, remember to come find me."
Chen Nan was delighted, "Thank you, Principal Li."
But inside, he felt contempt.
The incense at Qinglong Temple was indeed flourishing.
But if it wasn’t for his martial uncle being blinded by money, offering help to change people’s fates against the heavens, looking into their careers, successive positions, how would that have brought down divine punishment, nearly reducing Qinglong Temple to rubble?
Li Zhenqiang sat up, turned his head toward Chen Nan, and asked with curiosity, "Since you come from Qinglong Temple, do you know anything about face-reading?"
Chen Nan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Junior has indeed studied some face-reading, but only knows the basics."
Li Zhenqiang’s eyes gleamed, "Then could you take a look at me?"
He was not a superstitious person.
But after visiting Qinglong Temple over ten years ago, he had started to believe in face-reading.
The reason for his success today was that he heeded Master Wumang’s advice, making a wise decision in a crucial alignment and transforming from an insignificant public school teacher into the vice principal.
Just that,
his ambition didn’t end there.
He was eager to climb even higher, but Master Wumang had a rule not written in stone: he would help someone read their fate only once in a lifetime.
Otherwise, he would have certainly visited Qinglong Temple a long time ago.
Knowing that Chen Nan also knew some face-reading, he couldn’t contain his excitement.
Given that Chen Nan and Master Wumang came from the same school, the face-reading they learned must be the same.
Chen Nan said with trepidation, "Since Principal Li trusts me..."
Li Zhenqiang frowned slightly, showing displeasure, "What’s this ’Principal Li’? That’s too formal. Just call me Uncle Li!"
"Eh..." Chen Nan was taken aback, then quickly changed his address, "Alright, since Uncle Li holds me in such regard, I will be bold and try my best to read for you. If there are inaccuracies, I hope Uncle Li won’t mind."
"Just say it," Li Zhenqiang said with a face full of excitement.
Chen Nan studied Li Zhenqiang’s face earnestly and couldn’t help but furrow his brows.
This subtle change in expression caused Li Zhenqiang’s heart to beat faster, and he had an ominous premonition.
After Chen Nan withdrew his gaze, Li Zhenqiang hurriedly asked, "How is it?"
Chen Nan replied, somewhat wearily, "Uncle Li, if I’m not mistaken, behind you stands a colossal heavenly tree. Its influence is terrifying. Saying it overshadows Jizhou would not be an exaggeration."
Li Zhenqiang gave a thumbs up, his face full of admiration, "Awesome!"
He had allowed Chen Nan to read his face on a whim.
After all, the guy was too young.
And he had only cultivated in the mountains for two years.
But he never dreamed that Chen Nan’s face-reading skills would be so astonishingly accurate.
He was utterly convinced.
Chen Nan flashed a modest smile and then added, "Uncle Li, although there is a colossal heavenly tree behind you, there are too many people seeking shade under it, preventing you from advancing further."
Li Zhenqiang shivered, his eyes filled with reverence.
It was exactly as Chen Nan had said.
Too many people were seeking shade under the tree, stalling his progress and favor from that person.
This was the main reason he couldn’t advance further.
"Chen Nan, do you think Uncle Li still has a chance to advance?" Li Zhenqiang asked cautiously.
Chen Nan asked, "Uncle Li, you believe in the concept of fortune, don’t you?"
Li Zhenqiang nodded repeatedly, "Of course, I do."
Chen Nan continued, "On you, I see the aura of wealth, officialdom, and that of sensuality."
"Among these three types of fortune, the sensuality is the strongest, followed by the officialdom. As a consequence, when the official aura weakens, the wealth aura also diminishes."
"That is why you haven’t been able to advance any further."
Li Zhenqiang held his breath, "I would like to hear more."
Chen Nan said with a smile, "Our actions and behavior directly affect our fortunes. Uncle Li, your situation is actually quite easy to change. You just need to abstain from carnal pleasures. Once the sensual aura weakens, the official aura will naturally grow."
"Once the official fortune takes the lead, wouldn’t you then gain the appreciation of that person?"
"What difficulty would there be in advancing further then?"
Chen Nan hadn’t intended to reveal this because it would help Li Zhenqiang grow.
The reason he said so was that he didn’t want this old lecher to continue harassing Zhu Keren.
"I’ve got it!" Li Zhenqiang was exuberant, knowing what he had to do next. Then, with a relieved look in his eyes, he said, "You truly are a successor of an old acquaintance. Your expertise in face-reading has indeed reached an unparalleled level."
"I reckon even if Master Wuwangzi were alive, he would feel inferior before you."
Chen Nan replied humbly, "Uncle Li, you flatter me too much."
Li Zhenqiang said earnestly, "While pride may hold one back, excessive modesty is arrogance."
Chen Nan promptly responded, "The junior has taken your teaching to heart."
Li Zhenqiang stretched his neck and shoulders, feeling completely at ease. Then he said, "Enough about me. Let’s talk about you. You were living well in the mountains, so why come back to school for the college entrance exam?"
In his view, Chen Nan’s life was already on a glittering path of gold. His achievements in face-reading alone were enough to elevate him above the common man.
Returning to school to take the college entrance exam seemed entirely superfluous.
Chen Nan sighed helplessly, "I didn’t want to go back to study at school either, but my late father’s dying wish was for me to get into a university so that someone from our Chen Family would be a college graduate. Hence, I was forced back to campus."
Li Zhenqiang chuckled and shook his head, "If your father knew of your capabilities now, he probably wouldn’t have insisted on you going to college. Your current abilities are something that a hundred university graduates from Tsinghua or Peking University cannot match."
Changing the subject, he then asked, "Speaking of which, are you confident about the college entrance exam?"
"If you lack confidence, Uncle Li can help you. Tsinghua, Peking University, you can choose either." With this, a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
