Chapter 5, Discipline Squad

How fortunate that is

I suppose I need not do that? Seeing me will only make him more depressed," Lu Ping said

What is going on? Su Tang frowned. It was evident to everyone that Mo Sen's restless demeanor was highly unusual

"In six days, I will keep a close watch on you," Xifan said to Lu Ping

Several students were reprimanded by him, yet none felt ashamed; instead, they all wore expressions of surprise. It was as if someone supporting Lu Ping was following a logic that was exceedingly difficult to comprehend. Even after leaving, they kept turning back, unable to understand what had gotten into Teacher Mo Sen.

This week, it is essential to find a way to hold Lu Ping accountable

However, at this moment, as I approached, I saw a person squatting in the flowerbed, dressed in green, with a straw hat perched on their head

Did you see me pass by?" Lu Ping suddenly asked Wei Bao

Little Bao. The person walking along the smooth road greeted him

It is primarily composed of students and serves as a team to assist the college in maintaining order. Many colleges have similar teams with such responsibilities, but the discipline team at Zhaifeng College is somewhat of an awkward presence.

Seeing the terrifying expression on Xifan's face, Lu Ping remained calm and composed, while Wei Bao was flustered. He had already realized his own foolishness and couldn't help but explain to Xifan: "I... I am helping you!"

However, three years

Of course not, said Lu Ping

What do you think? The student in the middle of the three is named Xifan, a fourth-year student at Zhaifeng Academy, currently serving as the captain of the Discipline Team. Upon hearing the word "again" in Lu Ping's speech, he became particularly furious. Since joining the Discipline Team in the second year, he has been keeping an eye on Lu Ping, and this has continued for nearly three years.

"Who saw it?" Lu Ping asked

Thank you for your hard work, senior. Lu Ping smiled

Still harboring a sense of luck?" Xifan scoffed coldly, waving his hand, and a student stepped out from the crowd that had gathered to watch the scene.

Have you given up?

Fortunately, he is about to graduate soon. Lu Ping let out a sigh

Xifan has been watching Lu Ping for nearly three years, yet he has not managed to grasp a single piece of evidence against him. To others, Lu Ping is merely a useless good-for-nothing, but Xifan is unable to deal with even such a worthless person. How can he possibly swallow this humiliation?

I was originally passing by this area and was just about to come and see you when I received your letter

Three individuals blocked the path in front of Lu Ping and Su Tang, and then stood apart in a manner that subtly suggested a formation of encirclement

Su Tang continued to be in a daze, but he gradually became aware of something, and the expression on his face slowly turned to one of mixed amusement and exasperation

What should be done about this

"Let's go." Xifan turned around and left without looking back, accompanied by two members of the discipline team. The other students immediately dispersed, their conversations filled with disdain, some directed at Lu Ping, and others aimed at Xifan.

Disciplinary Team

What is Teacher Mosen inviting you to do at Garden No. 18? Is the matter regarding the viewing pavilion related to you? Su Tang began to make very precise associations

Senior Xifan is truly ... ... " Su Tang did not know what words to use to describe him. Xifan's integrity is beyond reproach, but in the matter concerning Lu Ping, he is, in fact, more biased than anyone else. Over the past three years, he has been the person who has interacted with Lu Ping the most, aside from Su Tang, and the result has only been an accumulation of increasing prejudice.

No need..." After answering Lu Ping's question without looking back, Mo Sen immediately disappeared as if flying, not even going back to eat.

"So I say, Teacher Mosen cares about you!" Lu Ping said.

Ah? Wei Bao was taken aback, and an unnatural expression flashed across his face

Do you know each other?" Xifan also felt surprised

"At that T-junction in the northwest district, I saw Lu Ping coming from the east. The intersection leads north, only to No. 18 Garden," Wei Bao said with a look of absolute certainty.

Oh? Then why did someone happen to see you going to Garden No. 18 this morning? That place is usually very rarely visited

The student known as Xiaobao was taken aback. He hardly knew Lu Ping, let alone had a conversation with him. It was not surprising that he recognized Lu Ping; despite its poor reputation, Niupitang was among the most well-known in Zhaifeng Academy. However, Wei Bao was just an ordinary student in the academy, so it was somewhat unexpected that Lu Ping recognized him, especially since he used the familiar nickname "Xiaobao" that only friends would call him.

"Is it just me? That can't be right. Is there something missing in your intelligence?" Lu Ping began to feel puzzled.

At this moment, he finally found the opportunity, staring intently at Lu Ping, as if afraid that he might escape.

Currently, no clues have been found. Just a moment ago, I heard several students assertively claiming that it was Lu Ping

"What is the matter, senior brothers?" Lu Ping inquired

However, Lu Ping was not at all unfamiliar with the Discipline Team; upon seeing the three of them blocking his way, he wore an expression of helplessness that was particularly skilled.

Not familiar with him, yet calling him so affectionately? Xifan was puzzled, but for the moment, he set this aside and gestured for Wei Bao to go ahead and say what he needed to say

What do you mean?" Xifan concluded that Lu Ping was being unreasonable, and he chuckled coldly. He did not mind savoring this moment a little longer, after all, he had been looking forward to it for so long

Lu Ping, however, continued to wear his helpless expression: "We are all so familiar with each other, so just speak your mind!"

So, is there any trouble that you need my assistance with

Having attended only a few classes in three years and failing two major examinations, it is only the lenient regulations of Zhaifeng Academy that can tolerate such an existence. This unwelcome waste, Xifan has always believed that the Discipline Committee has the responsibility to find his weaknesses and expel him from the academy. In addition to failing three major examinations, Zhaifeng Academy also has some other inviolable bottom lines.

Mosen scratched his head and arrived at the flowerbed near Lu Ping's cottage. Among the twenty-two gardens of the Academy of Wind, this was his favorite. He always felt that the flowers and plants here seemed to possess a special vitality, growing with remarkable vigor.

Mosen has not yet considered the next step. The matter of the viewing pavilion has left him feeling unsettled, but some of the discussions he has overheard from students along the way have somewhat calmed him down

It is actually not a big trouble; I just don't want to make too much noise, so I thought you are more professional, " Mo Sen said. The experiences he had over the past half day had made it very clear to him that professionalism is very important

Yes. Wei Bao is also full of confidence

"I don't know." Both of them said

Do you want to take another look? Su Tang felt a bit worried; she had seen many fierce and intimidating expressions from Mo Sen, but she had never encountered such a distracted demeanor before

"It is not only related to us, but also to you," Lu Ping said

"Get lost!" Xifan did not say a second word. He understood Wei Bao's mindset; there were too many people in the academy who looked down on Lu Ping. Regarding the incident at the viewing pavilion in Garden No. 18, countless individuals hastily assumed that it was Lu Ping's doing. Xifan was no different; he also believed that Lu Ping was the prime suspect. However, as a member of the discipline team, he knew that he needed clear evidence to make further inferences, and he could not, like Wei Bao, fabricate baseless accusations out of prejudice. He had been watching Lu Ping for nearly three years, achieving nothing, yet even while bearing the burden of incompetence, he never once considered using underhanded tactics to target Lu Ping. This was his bottom line, something that a member of the discipline team absolutely could not tolerate.

"Do not try to get close to me," Xifan sternly reprimanded Lu Ping, "Was it you who tampered with the viewing pavilion in Garden No. 18?"

Although you were hiding quite discreetly at that time, I still saw you. You were with a girl, and I won't name her. When you saw me coming, you glanced at me and ignored me. Because you were very busy at that moment, your mouth was only 1.7 centimeters away from the girl's right cheek, and then you closed your eyes, leaning in with a look of ecstasy. Later, did you open your eyes?

It is me! Upon hearing the voice, the person stood up and turned around while taking off the straw hat from his head. A young man who appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, the frequent exposure to the sun had not left him with a healthy and attractive complexion, but rather added some sunburn marks. At this moment, he looked at Mo Sen, grinning and revealing a set of white teeth

However, the time left for him is running out. The annual major examination is approaching; this time, if he passes, he will graduate and leave Zhaifeng Academy; if Lu Ping does not pass, he will be expelled from the academy according to the regulations, and in either case, he will no longer be able to wash away the perception of his incompetence in the eyes of many regarding the Discipline Team.

"Who?" Mosen moved closer, trying to see what this person was doing in the flowerbed

Xifan gritted his teeth, a facial expression he had seen many times over the past three years. The word "also" was equally jarring. Once again, it felt as if the word "incompetent" had been inscribed on his face.

"What did he ask you to go to Garden No. 18 for?" Su Tang asked this question again, but this time Lu Ping was once again interrupted before he could respond.

Mosen certainly knows that it is not Lu Ping, although he has not yet stepped forward to admit it, he is also not pleased to see someone else taking the blame for him, even if that person is Lu Ping

I did not! Wei Bao said without a moment's thought.

The Academy of Wind does not have a standardized uniform, yet these three individuals are dressed in identical black attire, with an emblem embroidered on their left sleeves, featuring silver borders and golden characters, which is the character "纪".

The appearance of being burdened with worries. Lu Ping nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"You brat, how did you get here so quickly?" Mo Sen said, both delighted and surprised.

I just don't know if he has given up now..." Lu Ping said.

"If I haven't opened my eyes, how can I know whether I am facing north or west at the intersection?" Lu Ping said, while Xiang Xi Fan made a very familiar expression of helplessness: "Your witness this time is also unreliable!"

Xifan places great importance on this matter, even more so than on his graduation examination

Because the regulations of Zhaifeng Academy are not rigorous at all, behaviors such as tardiness, leaving early, and absenteeism, which are strictly prohibited in the vast majority of academies, are not even questioned at Zhaifeng Academy. The discipline team hardly has any tasks to perform, and the vast majority of students have never interacted with the discipline team.

This morning, you are the only one heading in that direction, what else do you have to say? This time, Xifan was truly unprecedentedly confident, having watched Lu Ping for nearly three years; for the first time, he felt that the distance to his goal was so close.

"And me?" Su Tang was taken aback

In this moment, Xifan's disdain for Wei Bao surpasses that for Lu Ping. But a second later, hatred returns

I saw you too" Lu Ping nodded