MTLNOVEL Chapter 10: RULES ARE RULES
"There's no need to wait. The two of you are fighting at the gate of Shrek Academy. Come with me."
Just as Dai Huabin was about to chase Zhu Lu, Du Weilun stepped between Dai Huabin and Huo Yuhao, his face calm as he spoke.
After saying this, he paused and then glanced at Huahuo.
After a long look, he realized that the person he was looking for had been "causing trouble"!
"And you, your name is HuaHuo, right? Come with me too!"
Now that he had found HuaHuo, Du Weilun, as the director of the teaching department, had to address the brawl at the academy gate.
Dai Huabin, being the son of the Duke of White Tiger, could be dealt with accordingly.
HuaHuo, though a bit stubborn, could also be managed and disciplined.
As for this kid, his soul skills were peculiar, and even Du Weilun, a Soul Douluo, couldn't discern their true nature.
He was indeed a strange one.
Moreover, he was acquainted with HuaHuo, so it was better to handle him as well.
Without even "interrogating" the three, Du Weilun had already made up his mind on how to deal with them.
Dai Huabin was stunned.
Facing the director of the teaching department of Shrek Academy's outer courtyard, he didn't dare to leave directly and could only follow behind Du Weilun.
As for Zhu Lu, he would explain things to her later.
Huo Yuhao and HuaHuo exchanged glances, a hint of amusement flashing in their eyes.
Neither said a word and quietly followed Du Weilun.
At that moment, Tang Ya stepped forward and said to Du Weilun, "Director Du, this young brother Yuhao is a special enrollment of my Tang Sect. He only acted because the other party provoked him first."
"You must have seen it, Dai Huabin was the one who mentioned going through the back door, and then HuaHuo refuted him."
Du Weilun had indeed witnessed the entire incident.
If he hadn't known that HuaHuo was HuaHuo, he might have thought she was the one causing trouble.
But upon realizing her identity, everything became clear.
Du Weilun waved his hand dismissively and said, "Tang Ya, don't worry. The academy is fair and just. We won't wrong the innocent, nor will we let the guilty go unpunished."
"I'll handle this matter."
He already had a plan in mind.
As for Tang Ya's mention of Huo Yuhao being a Tang Sect enrollment?
That status wouldn't earn him any special treatment.
"All three of you, come with me."
With that, Du Weilun strode toward the academy.
"Hmph!"
Dai Huabin shot a cold glare at Huo Yuhao and HuaHuo before silently following Du Weilun.
HuaHuo and Huo Yuhao nodded at Tang Ya, reassuring her with their expressions, and then followed.
The two exchanged a smile, seemingly plotting something amusing.
As someone who thrived on joy, a day without it would feel incomplete!
Shrek Academy was vast, and even just the outer courtyard took over half an hour to traverse from the gate to the academic affairs office.
Of course, this was Du Weilun's intention, to take the three of them on a detour, occasionally sharing the history of Shrek Academy and introducing its illustrious figures.
The three of them understood this but chose not to point it out.
Upon arriving at the Academic Affairs Office, Du Weilun seemed to transform into a different person.
His expression turned stern as he spoke with utmost seriousness, "All three of you, listen carefully. I don't care if you knew each other before, whether you have any grudges, or what reasons led to the fight at the gate of Shrek Academy."
"Rules are rules. No one can be exempt from consequences just because they're special."
As the director of the Teaching Department, it was a strategic move to assert his authority over the students.
Only by doing so could he better guide these "youngsters."
A firm stance followed by a measured approach would not only fulfill his responsibilities as the director but also resolve the issue smoothly.
Hearing this, Dai Huabin was the first to object. With a face flushed red, he said to Du Weilun, "Director Du, you were there at the time. You must have seen clearly that it was these two who insulted me first and disrespected the White Tiger Duke's Mansion."
In any case, he brought up the White Tiger Duke's Mansion to pressure the director of the Teaching Department.
Dai Huabin refused to believe that these two powerless "commoners" could ever match his status as the second son of the White Tiger Duke!
"Is it wrong for me to defend the honor of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion?"
Dai Huabin spoke righteously, his head held high, as if he were the sole representative of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
"I urge Director Du to handle this matter properly!"
Dai Huabin spoke through gritted teeth, his eyes flashing with a hint of red.
Du Weilun, being no ordinary figure, understood the underlying meaning of this young man's words.
Indeed, the second son of the White Tiger Duke was still too young and inexperienced, having yet to face the harsh realities of society.
Was he threatening Du Weilun?
Bringing up the White Tiger Duke's Mansion and its honor as if it were some kind of special privilege?
And even warning Du Weilun to "handle it properly"!
"Silence, Dai Huabin!"
Du Weilun shouted, the sudden shift in tone leaving Dai Huabin frozen in place.
How dare this director of the Teaching Department speak to him like this!
But the truth was, Du Weilun had every right to do so.
As the director of the Teaching Department of Shrek Academy's outer courtyard and a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse, he held significant authority.
If it were the White Tiger Duke himself, Du Weilun might have hesitated, but Dai Huabin was merely the second son of the Duke.
Given his current behavior, it was uncertain whether he would ever inherit the title.
Offending him now was a risk Du Weilun was willing to take.
"If we're discussing the root of the incident, didn't you slander this girl first?"
Du Weilun was not blind; he had witnessed the entire incident unfold.
"She, HuaHuo, was slandered and provoked by you. Is it wrong for her to stand up for herself?"
If it hadn't been HuaHuo involved, Du Weilun might have gone along with Dai Huabin's words, giving the White Tiger Duke's Mansion some face.
But since it was HuaHuo, he had to be "fair and just," even if only superficially so.
Seeing Dai Huabin fall silent and stand there stunned, Du Weilun changed his tone and continued, "Of course, fighting at the academy gate is still unacceptable."
"That settles it. Dai Huabin, HuaHuo, and you... wait, what's your name?"
Du Weilun turned to Huo Yuhao and asked instinctively.
He genuinely didn't know the name of the boy standing before him!
HuaHuo had called him "Husband Yuhao."
Tang Ya had referred to him as "Brother Yuhao."
As for his full name, Du Weilun had no clue.
HuaHuo and Huo Yuhao exchanged glances, their eyes twitching slightly.
Was this director of the Teaching Department also a bit of a joker?
After spending over half an hour together, he still didn't know the other person's name.
After a moment of thought, Huo Yuhao replied without missing a beat, "My name is Giovanni!"
Since Du Weilun didn't know his real name, he might as well make one up.
"Do you think I'm a fool?"
Du Weilun frowned, his expression darkening.
"Then should I call myself Sang Bo?"
Huo Yuhao retorted, as if asking Du Weilun if that name would suffice.
It had been a long time, no, in fact, no student had ever dared to joke with Du Weilun like this!
[Sang Bo = Payable Character From Honkai Star Rail. English Name Sampo.
Giovanni = NPC]