Chapter 4: Suppressed Rage
"Tang Hao! You... you..."
Old Jack was so angry that he began to stutter.
Tang Hao hadn’t cared for the Work-Study Student slot just a moment ago, but now he was forcibly seizing it. He changed his mind in an instant and wouldn’t allow anyone to refuse; he was unreasonably overbearing.
This made Old Jack fly into a rage. He was also stubborn by nature; at this moment, he stiffened his neck, refusing to give the slot to Tang San no matter what.
Seeing this, Tang Hao’s brow furrowed even deeper. This Old Jack was being a bit too tactless.
Given his status, asking for a Work-Study Student slot was a complete honor for the other party.
In the past, he would never have even spared a glance for a mere Work-Study Student slot.
It was only because he was down and out now, the Clear Sky Sect was living in seclusion, and he was unwilling to leave the back mountain of Saint Spirit Village; after all, Ah Yin was hidden there.
If it weren’t to give Tang San a place to receive a Spirit Master’s education, he wouldn’t bother speaking such nonsense to Old Jack. Wouldn’t it be more comfortable to go back, drink, and sleep?
At this time, Lu Chen, whose mind had been blanked by Tang Hao’s Aura, gradually began to recover.
His consciousness cleared as he gasped for air, cold sweat continuously pouring down his forehead.
In that instant just now, he had the illusion of facing death directly.
Perhaps Lu Chen’s talent was transcendent, and as long as he didn’t die, he would surely become a powerhouse of his generation in the future.
But there was a prerequisite: he had to not die!
Currently, he was still too weak. Facing Tang Hao’s threat, he had no means of resistance whatsoever.
He slowly turned his head and looked at his parents.
Lu Chen’s father, Lu An, was an honest farmer who had lived a dutiful life. Now, he was slumped weakly on the ground, his face flushed red and veins bulging on his forehead.
Lu An felt so aggrieved!
Tang Hao was here to snatch his son’s Work-Study Student slot, yet he was so frightened he couldn’t even stand up. This filled him with intense shame.
Lu Chen’s mother, Rose, was a warm and generous village woman who was kind to others and friendly with the neighbors, never having raised her voice or argued with anyone.
When Tang Hao first arrived at Saint Spirit Village with Tang San, she thought it was pitiful for a grown man to be raising an infant alone and had given them quite a lot of food.
Now, her kindness was being met with ingratitude. Rose was trembling all over, her eyes red as tears flowed down her cheeks; her mental state seemed somewhat unstable.
In Lu Chen’s heart, a flame was instantly ignited. An indescribable fury surged in his chest, rising all the way to the crown of his head, causing a violent glint to appear in his eyes—a desire to cut someone into a thousand pieces.
Right now, he was like a powder keg with a lit fuse, liable to explode at any moment.
However, in the next instant, the thought of Tang Hao’s terrifying strength—that cruel reality—was like a bucket of cold water poured over Lu Chen, completely extinguishing the fuse.
If he were to clash with Tang Hao, it would be no different from an egg striking a stone.
He had to be calm!
Calm!
Lu Chen kept telling himself this in his heart, but he also made a vow within:
’Tang Hao, you can act tough now only because you rely on being a Titled Douluo. Just you wait—thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river! With my talent for becoming stronger just by breathing, I will soon catch up to you, or even surpass you!’
’When that time comes, I will cripple your Spirit and break your legs, making you kneel before my parents to atone for what you’ve done today!’
’I will cut off your son’s head right in front of you and crush it under my foot until it’s a bloody mess. I want you to truly feel what regret is!’
’I’ll let you live in endless regret before I finally cut you into a thousand pieces and scatter your remains!’
After making his vow, Lu Chen took a deep breath, suppressing all his emotions and fury deep into the bottom of his heart.
In the end, only a carefully disguised fear remained on Lu Chen’s face.
Like a normal child who had been severely frightened, Lu Chen spoke with a trembling voice:
"Grandpa Village Chief, I don’t want this Work-Study Student slot anymore. Let’s think of another way."
After speaking, Lu Chen turned around somewhat stiffly to help his parents. Supporting Lu An and Rose on either side, the family of three left the place with staggering, pathetic steps.
Old Jack looked at the retreating, despondent backs of Lu Chen’s family. He opened his mouth to say something, but his throat felt blocked, and not a single sound came out.
He tried to move his legs, but he stumbled and nearly fell to the ground himself.
After finally steadying himself, Old Jack looked at Tang Hao and said fiercely:
"Fine, Tang Hao! Consider it my bad luck for letting you stay here back then. If you want this Work-Study Student slot, then take it!"
With those words, Old Jack turned and walked away, as if staying near Tang Hao for even a moment longer would bring him misfortune.
Having secured the Work-Study Student slot, Tang San, who had been standing silently behind Tang Hao the whole time, followed Old Jack with an obedient expression:
"Grandpa Village Chief, let me see you out!"
Looking at the obedient Tang San, Old Jack’s emotions were very complicated. He had always sympathized with this precocious and sensible child, so he had always looked after him.
But this time, seeing Tang San standing behind Tang Hao, watching Tang Hao bully others without saying a single word...
He sighed inwardly:
’They really are biological father and son! No matter how well I treat him, he won’t feel grateful, nor will he have the courage to stand up and say a word of justice.’
In the end, Old Jack said in a low voice:
"Little San... take care of yourself in the future!"
Then, Old Jack strode away without looking back, hurrying to catch up with Lu Chen’s family.
Once Old Jack was far away, Tang San returned to Tang Hao’s side and said with a face full of admiration:
"Thank you, Father, for getting the Work-Study Student slot for me!"
After coercing Old Jack and Lu Chen’s family to get the slot, Tang Hao immediately put the matter out of his mind.
This was the confidence he had in his own strength!
Tang Hao then swaggered back, saying as he walked:
"Little San, go back and cook for me. I’m hungry."
Tang San immediately replied obediently:
"Yes!"
The father and son walked toward their home, one behind the other.
This was Tang Hao and Tang San; they were a true community of interests.
For Tang San’s sake, Tang Hao could recklessly bully others and snatch a Work-Study Student slot. For Tang Hao’s sake, Tang San could turn a blind eye to injustice and remain a cold bystander from beginning to end.
Tang Hao, a true scoundrel who relied on his strength.
Tang San, a hypocrite who appeared righteous.
One could only say that these two were truly father and son.
(End of Chapter)
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