173: Chapter 173 Public Execution

Tang Long has been expelled? What kind of joke is this!

How could an expelled student possibly be recruited into the National Academy?

Besides, the commissioners sent by my grandfather are almost here! When they arrive and see this scene, where will I be able to hide my face?

Which bastard caused this mess at a time like this?

Wei Lin's annoying face immediately flashed through his mind, and in an instant, he was basically certain that it must be that pig courting death.

He immediately left at top speed, sprinting all the way to the office building. Upon reaching the bottom, he didn't even bother with the stairs; with two leaps, he jumped to a window on the third floor, smashing through the glass and rushing inside.

Principal Wang Dong and He Youzhi, who were busy flattering each other, were startled once again.

"Young Master Ye? What are you doing?"

Ye Qingzhou shook off the glass shards from his body. "Principal Wang, the matter of Tang Long's expulsion was instigated by Wei Lin and approved by you, right?"

Principal Wang Dong's face turned pale. "This is a school matter; you have no right to interfere."

Ye Qingzhou laughed loudly. "I have no right to interfere? You really are a cute idiot!"

Principal Wang Dong slapped the table. "Ye Qingzhou, I call you Young Master out of respect for you being the son of the Duke of Huaicheng, but I cannot tolerate your wild talk! If you continue to cause trouble here, please leave!"

"Ask me to leave? I think you're tired of living."

Ye Qingzhou glared at him and continued, "Last night, Tang Long successfully passed the trial at the Gate of Heavens Legacy and obtained a rare Wuque Method. I have already recommended him to Grand Secretary University Scholar Zong Liangchen of the Imperial Academy."

"Libationer Ritual Master Yu Hai of the Imperial Academy and Dr. Shi Chengyu are on their way and will arrive in about half an hour."

"They will likely represent the Imperial Academy to specially recruit Tang Long into the National Academy. Before he is officially enrolled, they will at least grant him the title of Honorary Academician."

"By that time, if they discover that Tang Long has been expelled by you, Principal Wang, I guarantee you will lose your job immediately and be sleeping in a dog kennel by tonight!"

"Now I'll ask one more time: was this matter instigated by Wei Lin?"

Ye Qingzhou's ferocious expression terrified both Principal Wang Dong and He Youzhi.

Seeing the two of them nodding like puppets, Ye Qingzhou was so angry he laughed.

He checked his watch. "You have about ten minutes now to revoke that expulsion record. No matter what method you use, you must ensure it never existed."

After dropping this line, Ye Qingzhou immediately walked out the door.

Upon reaching the hallway, he thought for a moment and called Miao Manman again.

"Manman, are you still at the door of Class 9?"

"The matter was instigated by that Wei Lin; I'm already handling it on my end. But just revoking the expulsion record isn't enough!"

"In this situation, he could easily be poached by other factions. We must take a high-profile stance, otherwise, it will ruin everything!"

"Take action immediately; break Wei Lin's limbs, and then hang him on the plaza flagpole."

"Yes, right away. It would be best if Tang Long could see it with his own eyes."

"Gather all the society members; I'll be there in a moment!"

Hanging up the phone, he couldn't help but show a trace of helplessness on his face.

With things developing to this point, he had already roughly figured out the situation.

That scoundrel Tang Long was definitely doing this on purpose, shoving a knife into his hand, and after causing the trouble, he hid away to watch the show.

He couldn't afford not to wield this blade, but he couldn't do it directly either.

So, didn't he want Miao Manman? Then let Miao Manman be the one to cause this trouble, and later, he can be the one to clean up the mess.

Meanwhile, inside the office, Principal Wang Dong stared straight at He Youzhi, making He Youzhi feel creeped out.

A few seconds later, Principal Wang Dong suddenly jumped up, slapped He Youzhi to the ground, and then mounted him to deliver a fierce beating.

"He Youzhi, you bastard!"

"You've screwed me over so badly!"

"Why didn't you tell me sooner about Tang Long passing the Gate of Heavens Legacy trial? Why didn't you tell me sooner?!"

"Now the report has already been uploaded to the Academic Affairs system; how the hell am I supposed to change it? How?!"

He Youzhi screamed repeatedly, begging for mercy.

"Principal Wang, stop hitting me, stop! I didn't know beforehand either!"

"Even if you beat me to death now, it won't help. Time is tight; we need to think of a solution quickly."

"Right! There is a way!"

"Although the report has been uploaded, the Academic Affairs Department might not have processed it yet! Call your connections quickly; maybe we can get it withdrawn!"

Hearing the solution suggested by He Youzhi, Principal Wang Dong stopped and hurriedly made a call.

On the other side, Miao Manman had already walked back into the Class 9 classroom.

Wei Lin smiled and welcomed her again. "Senior Sister Miao, do you have any other instructions?"

Without a word, Miao Manman grabbed his arm and twisted it hard with all her strength.

Amidst the sound of bones breaking, Wei Lin let out a long, miserable shriek.

Miao Manman remained completely unmoved. She twisted his other arm in the same way, forcing them both behind his back. Then, with lightning speed, she kicked him in both shins.

"Ahhh! It hurts so much, call an ambulance! Call the police! Call my dad!"

Wei Lin's screams of pain were hoarse, and the nearly one hundred students were dumbstruck. Miao Manman, as if no one else was there, picked up the wailing Wei Lin and walked out of the classroom.

Although Miao Manman realized that doing this to Wei Lin would likely cause trouble, this was Ye Qingzhou's intention. Plus, with the Open-Ring Forbidden Method and the Lightning-type Wuque Method, she would also need Tang Long to do things for her later, so even if she didn't want to take this risk now, she had to.

As Wei Lin was hung on the flagpole, the entire First Specialized Academy was in an uproar. Many people ran out to watch and discuss the event.

"Wow! What kind of look is this?"

"Those are the seniors from the White Clothing Society! What are they doing?"

"Shh, do you see that guy on the flagpole? Goddess Miao just hoisted him up there herself."

"What grave crime did he commit to be publicly executed?"

"I don't know if he committed a crime, but I know he's Wei Lin, the young master of Class 9, and his father is 2nd Division Commander Wei Jun, the Director of the Academic Affairs Department."

"Holy crap! This is big news. Is there anyone who understands what's going on?"

"Not sure. Either way, it's just a conflict between Wei Lin and the White Clothing Society, or it involves President Ye. Otherwise, who would dare touch the young master of the Wei Family? Is the Wei Family someone to be trifled with?"

"Exactly, both the Academic Affairs Department and the Jingan Division are surnamed Wei, and half of the Governor's Mansion is surnamed Wei. This will be lively and worth watching."

In the principal's office, He Youzhi saw the situation outside and knew something big had happened. But Principal Wang Dong was busy and flustered, so he couldn't say anything and could only pretend not to see it.

"Hello! Officer Li! This is Principal Wang Dong from the First Specialized Academy."

"Could you please check the report our school just uploaded? It hasn't been processed yet, right?"

"That's great. It was a mistake; please help me withdraw it immediately."

"Don't ask about the specifics for now; just withdraw it quickly! It's urgent; brother, you must do me this favor."

"Understood, understood. No one will ever know."

"I'll treat you to dinner tonight; there will be a generous reward!"

"Okay! Please, please!"

"It's done? Oh my, you've been a huge help. I'll definitely toast you a few more times tonight."

"Alright, see you tonight!"

Hanging up the phone, Principal Wang Dong wiped the sweat from his forehead, and his heart finally settled.

He Youzhi immediately came over and whispered a report to him about what was happening outside.

"What? Wei Lin? Then why are you still standing there? Go solve it quickly!"

He Youzhi helplessly pointed at the door, and Principal Wang Dong immediately realized that this whole thing was Ye Qingzhou's doing.

At this moment, Ye Qingzhou had also pushed the door open and walked in.

"Principal Wang, has the procedure been revoked?"

"Yes, I just asked someone from the Academic Affairs Department for help, and it was intercepted before it was processed. Uh... Young Master Ye, can I... go handle the matter outside?"

Ye Qingzhou sneered. "The matter outside? Do you think Tang Long's business ends here?"

"You expel people when you want to and revoke it when you want to, but have you considered whether he is willing to come back?"

"Let me ask you, if Tang Long is unwilling to return to the First Specialized Academy, how will you handle it?"

"He holds a Wuque legacy; do you think the Military Academy and the Divine Academy would be willing to accept him?"

"If you mess this up, how will you, Principal Wang, explain it to Libationer Yu and Dr. Shi later?"

Regardless of whether it was the Libationer or the Doctor of the Imperial Academy, they were top-tier figures in the national education system. Even if they weren't his direct supervisors, if they gave him a bad review, he would be in deep trouble.

Principal Wang Dong was dumbfounded by the question, and the sweat he had just wiped away quickly seeped out again.

Ye Qingzhou pointed outside. "That pig on the flagpole is the culprit behind this matter, and you both played unseemly roles in the middle. Dealing with him is a necessary explanation to Tang Long, and it is also the sincerity this school must demonstrate."

"But he is a young master of the Wei Family~"

"So what if it's the Wei Family? I am a young master of the royal family! I will handle this matter; you two just stay here and be your turtles. By the way, discuss among yourselves who will be the scapegoat."