I Don't Agree to the Terms

Chapter 842 447: Why Hold a Grudge When You Can Settle It on the Spot

Qin Shang eventually came back, but he seemed pretty beat up, all bruised with a bit of a limp.

When asked what happened, he hesitated and didn't dare speak, which made Gu Shanhai grin.

He obviously knew what had been going on; they intended for Gu Shanhai to come over, but since he didn't go, Qin Shang caught the bad end, and they ended up using some tricks to control the assistant.

But it was absurd; how daring for these low-level thugs acting as secret hands to mess with a university assistant, who is technically on the payroll. It's clear someone gave them the courage to do so.

As for Qin Shang, Gu Shanhai put him on leave and arranged for the dean to transfer him.

Gu Shanhai knew what Qin Shang was plotting all along—to expand his network using Gu Shanhai's reputation since most people wouldn't bother with Qingxing Hotel given its steep entry requirements, so anyone who could afford to invite people there must be extraordinary.

His own greed led him astray; Gu Shanhai simply sent him over on a platter, and had he been more alert, he wouldn't have ended up like this.

Did Gu Shanhai set him up? Well, yes, but if he hadn't accepted, he wouldn't have fallen into the trap. Besides, even if he accepted, it doesn't have to be a trap; it could turn into an opportunity. His downfall was pure incompetence. If he really had the skill, he'd be dancing on the edge like the protagonist, grabbing opportunities in the fire; his failure isn't Gu Shanhai's fault.

He failed, so Gu Shanhai conveniently replaced him since he wasn't of any use.

With his character, even if he wasn't controlled by the thugs, he'd be tempted by others and end up betraying Gu Shanhai's side as an internal mole.

It's just a job; loyalty doesn't come into play.

"Little Gu, your experiment has been disproved." Liu Fengxu said this as soon as he saw Gu Shanhai, with a hint of regret in his tone.

"Prove it? How could you prove? Has anyone even tried?" Gu Shanhai asked teasingly.

Liu Fengxu surely had experimented in private. If there truly were problems, he'd have come to talk to Gu Shanhai immediately rather than waiting a month for things to escalate and various parties to refute it.

"They said it's fake, so it's fake." Liu Fengxu's face didn't look too good either.

Unfortunately, no matter how big the issue is, it's nothing compared to the power that can cover it up.

"By the way, your 'Heavenly Blood Technique' was exposed, likely by that traitorous Qin Shang. I've already dismissed him and arranged for him to be investigated." Liu Fengxu came over to tell Gu Shanhai about this issue.

"It's known on a small scale?" Gu Shanhai remained very calm.

"Exactly, among those who did it." Liu Fengxu was at a loss for words, only revealing this bit of information.

"So, dean, you're representing them to ask me to stay silent?" Gu Shanhai chuckled.

"Far from it, I'm not that stupid. If I were to do such a thing, I'd be in trouble myself tomorrow." Liu Fengxu wasn't aiming to retire facing charges, nor to end up being accounted for someday.

This person acted too brazenly; now with his grandfather still alive, he had the capital for arrogance, but it wasn't his own bravado—it borrowed from his grandfather, which would lead to trouble one day.

Moreover, Liu Fengxu's not without support, no matter how big the opposing background is, they have to consider him too.

"So what do they intend?" Gu Shanhai casually asked.

"Take a break, wait until things simmer down. I'll transfer you to survey a more remote resource star. Don't take anything with you." Liu Fengxu's intention was clear—let the storm pass, let them keep the 'Heavenly Blood Technique', and bring him back in some years.

"Okay, but what if they decide to kill me to keep things quiet?" Gu Shanhai joked.

Rather than leaving evidence behind, it's easier to send someone into oblivion.

Besides, Gu Shanhai knew Liu Fengxu was also scared; despite his tough words, he wouldn't act if he wasn't afraid.

Going to survey the remote resource star and then returning once the dust settles? Even if he wasn't silenced, he'd never come back in his lifetime.

Liu Fengxu had at most twenty years before retirement, looking to advance his position slightly, and once he's gone, there'd be no need to care about Gu Shanhai anymore. He's doing this to show goodwill, essentially saying he's kicking the person out; whatever happens, it's not his problem as long as it's not publicly executed, maintaining the façade is all.

Upon hearing Gu Shanhai speak so frankly, Liu Fengxu's face darkened; you know, but how can you say it aloud like this?

'Such lack of discernment!' Liu Fengxu cursed inwardly.

"How could they? It's the era of law and order." Liu Fengxu's words were meant to reassure.

"I'll leave, but I want the highest access to the Xuandao Alliance's knowledge base." Gu Shanhai said without hesitation.

"That's impossible." Liu Fengxu wouldn't give such access to a dead man; truth is, he's worried Gu Shanhai wouldn't die properly.

Then the access would be rooted there.

"Three days, using yours." Gu Shanhai compromised.

If they still didn't agree, he was ready to use force.