Chapter 320 Little Wei, stop pretending!
Jiang Bai had anticipated that with the booming development of the two companies, there would definitely be some eyes, both overt and covert, eyeing these two lucrative opportunities.
Originally, it was expected that it would take some time, but I didn't expect that someone would target me so quickly.
And here are three mad dogs, one of them.
They were just the first to step forward.
"Good, buy it. Of course, our young master Wei is a businessman and won't let you suffer a loss. Here's 300,000 for all the shares of your two companies, how about it?"
Zhang Ju answered proudly, as if he thought Jiang Bai would immediately agree upon hearing the news, and even if he was unwilling, he wouldn't dare to refuse.
In fact, according to him, he didn't want to give even 300,000. Giving 30,000 to 50,000 as a token gesture would have been enough, but 300,000 was a bit too much.
These words immediately extinguished Jiang Bai's anger.
Three hundred thousand?
It's unbelievable that they have the nerve to say that.
Imperial Logistics has so many delivery vehicles; each one costs more than 300,000.
Based on current market valuations, the two companies are worth at least four billion, and this is a conservative estimate. As long as Jiang Bai is willing to make a move, buyers will flock to them immediately.
Wanting to buy Empire Logistics and Empire Online for 300,000 is beyond greed.
"Three hundred thousand? Heh, you guys really dare to say that!" Jiang Bai said with a forced smile.
Yao Lan, Zhou Jie, and Chen Fang, who were standing nearby, all had angry expressions on their faces.
This isn't buying, this is outright robbery!
They just didn't dare to say it out loud. They were still weighing the matter in their minds. If they agreed, they would certainly suffer a loss, but if they didn't agree, the consequences would be severe. The entire imperial enterprise might cease to exist, which put them in a dilemma.
"Hey, you think it's too little? Let me tell you, Jiang Bai, Wei Shao is already being too kind by giving you 300,000. Don't try to take this lying down! Otherwise, not only will you lose these two subsidiaries, but you won't be able to save your entire Empire Enterprise!"
Seeing Jiang Bai's expression, Zhang Ju sneered and said this as if he had Jiang Bai completely under his control.
"Well said, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to drink the penalty cup! I'm the kind of person who likes to drink the penalty cup! Whether my empire falls or not isn't up to you to decide, you can try if you don't believe me!" Jiang Bai sneered, showing no sign of backing down.
This prompted Yao Lan, who was standing nearby, to grab Jiang Bai's arm again. She was afraid that Jiang Bai might act impulsively and ruin everything, causing the entire company to suffer and leaving Jiang Bai with nothing.
Yao Lan had never met these top-tier playboys before, but she knew they were not to be trifled with. She had heard about their methods, so she wanted to dissuade Jiang Bai.
Unfortunately, Jiang Bai remained unmoved and gave Yao Lan a reassuring look, which forced Yao Lan to suppress the urge to speak.
"Heh, so you want to challenge us to a duel?"
At this moment, Wei Shao finally spoke, squinting his eyes and looking coldly at Jiang Bai, as if he were looking at a dead man.
"Arm wrestling? Heh, I don't do that. Actually, it's not impossible for you to buy my two companies for 300,000, but I was wondering if you could talk to one of my friends?" Jiang Bai said with a smile.
These words brought a smile to Wei Shao's face. He felt that Jiang Bai had compromised, but he was too proud to admit it. Although he had backed down, he still wanted to find a way to save face.
Or perhaps they want to bring out some powerful backer to challenge them.
Wei Shao didn't care at all, looking completely confident of victory.
In Tiandu, he didn't think anyone could challenge him, not even the mayor's son.
"Hey, what's wrong? Looking for someone? Tell him to come out so I, Young Master Zhang, can see what kind of person he is!" Compared to Wei Shao's reserved smile, Zhang Ju was much more arrogant, speaking with a disdainful expression.
Jiang Bai ignored him, picked up the phone, and casually dialed Meng Huangchao: "Come up here, to the Imperial Hall on the third floor. There are a few friends from the capital who want to talk to you!"
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Bai remained silent and closed his eyes to rest. Wei Shao, who was sitting in the center, was in the same position as him.
As for Yao Lan and the others, they were extremely nervous and somewhat at a loss.
It's not because they lack ability, but because nowadays this matter has nothing to do with ability or means, but with background and power. Neither Yao Lan, nor Zhou Jie and Chen Fang can change this.
About two minutes later, the door opened, and Meng Huangchao led the way, bringing Xia Yiyi and Zhu Xinxin with him. As he walked into the house, he turned back to the two girls and said, "Girls, let me tell you, I wasn't bragging just now. I'm pretty powerful in the capital. Today, I'll see which bastard dares to mess with my big brother! Wait, I'll show you what I'm capable of."
Hearing this, Jiang Bai couldn't help but smile.
So, while I was up here, Meng Huangchao was down below telling two little girls about his glorious history, but the two girls clearly didn't believe me.
That's why this guy brought two girls with him.
After saying this, Meng Huangchao didn't even look at the people at the table, and shouted directly into the room: "Which bastard is trying to show off in front of my brother? Step forward and let your Grandpa Meng see him!"
As soon as those words were spoken, Yao Lan, Zhou Jie, and the other two's expressions changed.
In particular, Yao Lan unconsciously frowned and looked at Meng Huangchao, who was dressed in a flashy outfit, had dyed yellow hair, wore a row of shiny earrings, and exuded the air of a loser, and then looked at Jiang Bai.
He thought to himself, "Could Jiang Bai have been tricked? Why would he bring someone like this?"
However, she immediately put those thoughts aside and was replaced by a look of utter astonishment.
Zhang Ju, who had been shouting just moments before, and another young man who was with Wei Shao, had turned deathly pale and dared not utter a word, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
Wei Shao, who had been sitting there calmly, suddenly stood up and looked towards the door.
I instinctively flinched and almost lost my balance.
"Young Master Meng... Young Master Meng," Wei Shao called out, trembling.
Zhang Ju, who had been arrogant, and a young man who called himself Young Master Wu, were now as quiet as quails, not daring to utter a sound.
"Damn it, I thought it was someone important, turns out it's just Little Wei. Hey Little Wei, why aren't you staying in the capital? What the hell are you doing here acting all high and mighty? Screw you, you're actually trying to act tough on my brother, you've got some nerve!"
Meng Huangchao walked over, cursing and swearing, showing none of the manners and awareness expected of a high-ranking official's son. He simply walked up to Wei Shao's side, reached out and forcefully pulled him out of his seat by the collar.
As for Zhang Ju and Wu Shao next to him, he completely ignored them.
Why bother with those two lackeys!
This is Meng Huangchao's true thought.
At this moment, Wei Shao's face turned deathly pale, and he no longer had the arrogant and domineering air he had just displayed. His face was filled with fear and sorrow.
He thought that his trip was a sure thing. Jiang Bai was just a local tycoon. He thought that if he, as the son of a high-ranking official, came in person and offered him 300,000, Jiang Bai would definitely agree. Even if he didn't agree, he had ways to make him agree.
Unexpectedly, the other party brought out Meng Huangchao, this great evil star, in a very short time.
This made Wei Shao want to die at that moment.
Others might not know who Meng Huangchao was, but he knew him all too well. Among the young masters and nobles in the capital's elite circles, there wasn't a single one who didn't know Meng Huangchao!
This bastard used to bully and oppress people, but a few months ago he suddenly started hitting people!
They're ruthless; they'll attack anyone who comes along!
No one else could do anything about it. Countless people had been beaten up by him during this period, and of course, Young Master Wei was one of them.
He didn't know this, but Meng Huangchao did it because of Jiang Bai's influence and abuse. Ever since Jiang Bai returned from Lingquan, Meng Huangchao had come to understand a completely new truth.
No matter how powerful someone is, nothing beats a fist. I'll beat you until you're scared, no matter who you are.
Especially after beating up his nemesis Li Er, he became unstoppable and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The one who started all of this was Jiang Bai, whom they extorted and blackmailed.
"Young Master Meng, I didn't know! I really didn't know this was your brother. I was wrong, okay?" Young Master Wei hurriedly replied, afraid that Meng Huangchao would lay a hand on him. If Meng Huangchao hit him, he would surely suffer serious consequences.
The person Meng Huangchao fought a while ago was no less powerful than him.
What was the result?
Just because someone said a few bad things about Meng Huangchao behind his back, this bastard blocked him and beat him into a cripple.
Although a level three disability cannot be called a complete disability, it is not serious and can be cured, but in the end it is still a disability. No matter how well it is treated, there will be residual problems, and... it is not something that can be cured in a few months.
He didn't want to be beaten like that by Meng Huangchao again. Putting aside the pain and injuries, he would lose face terribly and never be able to show his face again.
So Wei Shao wisely apologized quickly, hoping that Meng Huangchao, this living devil, wouldn't lay a hand on him.
"Smack!"
Without any hesitation, Meng Huangchao slapped him across the face and cursed, "Shut the hell up!"
After saying that, he looked at Jiang Bai and asked, "Brother, what did this guy do to offend you? Did he try to show off in front of you?"
"No, they just told me they'd buy my two subsidiaries, worth 4 billion, for 300,000. They also said that if I didn't sell, they'd teach me a lesson in no time, and my empire wouldn't be able to survive. They weren't putting on airs in front of me. I'm just a small businessman; I can't afford to offend such a powerful figure, so I had no choice but to call you up."
Jiang Bai took a sip of water and said with a smile, speaking in a seemingly casual manner, but Wei Shao was terrified. Jiang Bai's smile turned into a devilish smile in his eyes. Hearing these words, he felt like dying.
Based on his understanding of the Meng Dynasty, he knew that once he was beaten, he would definitely not be able to escape.
Moreover... it's definitely not just a simple beating. Meng Huangchao's methods of torturing people are so varied, the procedures so complex, and the level of humiliation so profound that they are well-known throughout the entire capital.
On the surface, everyone calls him Young Master Meng, but behind his back, countless people call him a bastard.
It's because this guy is too ruthless, too vicious, and too much of a bastard!
Chapter 321 Meng Huangchao's Little Brother
"Ha, extortion? You want to buy something worth 4 billion for 300,000? You've got some nerve, now you've switched to outright robbery?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Huangchao glanced at Wei Shao in surprise, grabbed his ear, and said mockingly.
These words made Wei Shao feel wronged. He wasn't the only one doing this; many government offices did the same thing. Why didn't Meng Huangchao go and cause trouble for others?
I'm just unlucky to have run into you.
However, he could only think these words in his heart and dared not say them out loud; he just looked aggrieved.
He was pondering how to deal with Meng Huangchao, but Meng Huangchao's next words made Wei Shao completely despair, and he even had the urge to die.
Meng Huangchao said gloatingly, "You brat, you don't even know who to rob! You dared to rob my big brother! Heh heh, you did something even Li Qingdi wouldn't dare to do. You're really something!"
This puzzled Wei Shao, who glanced at Meng Huangchao with surprise, wondering what Meng Huangchao meant and what this matter had to do with Li Qingdi.
"My brother doesn't even give face to Li Qingdi and Cheng Tiangang, why would he give face to you? Have you taken the wrong medicine, Xiao Weizi? Last year, Cheng Tiangang was putting on airs in front of my brother..."
Meng Huangchao chuckled and said noncommittally, "He's going to bring up the matter between Jiang Bai and Cheng Tiangang again."
However, before he could finish speaking, Jiang Bai interrupted him, saying, "Minister Cheng and I are good friends now, so don't talk nonsense."
Meng Huangchao was somewhat taken aback by this, and looked at Jiang Bai with surprise, not understanding why Jiang Bai had gotten together with Cheng Tiangang again.
Given Cheng Tiangang's nature, wouldn't everyone associated with Zhao Wuji be his enemy?
However, he didn't ask that question. There were still outsiders present, so he simply focused his attention on Young Master Wei.
"Little Wei, I despise people like you the most. Just because you have a good grandfather and a good father, you act recklessly. Don't you even know who you are now? You think you're so high and mighty? How about I take you to the Spirit Spring tomorrow, and you can take advantage of my old man while you're at it? He has a lot of good stuff!"
Meng Huangchao's words almost brought Wei Shao to tears. With a mournful face, he said, "Young Master Meng, please don't play tricks on me. How could I dare to go to the old man's place? Not to mention me, even my grandfather is like a quail when he sees Old Master Meng. If you ask me to go, aren't you asking me to die?"
"I know I was wrong this time. I admit defeat. What do you want? Just give me a word, and I'll accept it, okay?"
These words surprised Meng Huangchao. He really didn't have any idea how to deal with Wei Shao. He had just come out to tease him and was thinking of getting back at him. But as for how to deal with him, he hadn't figured it out yet.
Should I beat him up?
Or should we stomp on it hard?
Or, according to the old rules, all the respectable playboys of the capital should be summoned and this guy made to offer tea and apologize in public.
Meng Huangchao really hadn't thought this through.
Therefore, Meng Huangchao turned his questioning gaze to Jiang Bai.
"Yao Lan." Jiang Bai saw Meng Huangchao's eyes and knew what he meant, so he called out to Yao Lan.
But to his astonishment, he found that Yao Lan was somewhat dumbfounded.
Not only her, but Zhou Jie and Chen Fang next to her also looked just like Yao Lan, staring blankly at Meng Huangchao, as if they were quite shocked.
"Yao Lan, Yao Lan!"
After being called twice more, Yao Lan finally reacted and quickly glanced at Jiang Bai: "Boss, what's wrong?"
At this moment, she had a completely new understanding of Jiang Bai, the big boss, and discovered that Jiang Bai not only had amazing influence in Tiandu, but also had people in the capital, and was heading straight for the central government.
Even a top-tier young master like Wei Shao immediately cowered in front of his friend, which speaks volumes about Meng Huangchao's status and background. This further elevates Jiang Bai's standing in the eyes of Yao Lan and Zhou Jie.
"Bring a few bottles of wine," Jiang Bai ordered.
Yao Lan immediately stood up, but Zhou Jie and Chen Fang reacted even faster, immediately opening three bottles of baijiu and placing them in front of Jiang Bai.
He then looked at Jiang Bai with some curiosity, constantly speculating about what Jiang Bai wanted to do.
"Alright, I won't make things difficult for you. I won't hold today's matter against you. But aren't you all pretty good drinkers? Three bottles of baijiu isn't much. Finish them all in one go, then go back to where you came from. When you get back, tell those blind fools that Imperial Enterprises isn't something anyone can just take over! Don't even mention you, even if Li Qingdi came, I'd make him break a few teeth!"
"You can tell this to anyone, including Lee Qingdi!"
Jiang Bai casually uttered this remark, then calmly crossed his legs and sat there leisurely.
A bottle of baijiu? Finish it in one go?
That would be terrible!
Wei Shao and his companions could certainly hold their liquor, but only about half a jin (250ml). A bottle of one jin (250ml) would be a nightmare to drink in one go, let alone actually do it. Just thinking about it would give them a headache. They would definitely have to lie down right after drinking it!
This put them in a difficult position.
"Damn it, are you going to drink or not! If you don't, I'll feed you! You bunch of bastards, acting all high and mighty now. Believe me, I'll have someone strip you naked and throw you out into the street right now. Let's see if you bastards will still have the face to keep pretending in the capital after that!"
One sentence made Wei Shao and the others' expressions change drastically. They knew that Young Master Meng was notorious for being unruly and a man of his word. If he said it, he really would do it!
Imagine being stripped naked and thrown into the street...
They felt a chill run down their spines. If Meng Huangchao really did this, who among them would still have the face to stay in this circle? They probably wouldn't even be able to stay in the country anymore.
So the group quickly stood up, each grabbed a bottle, and then pinched their noses and drank it all in one gulp.
However, some people couldn't stand it and spat it out. Without saying a word, Meng Huangchao kicked him and then ordered, "This bottle doesn't count, get another one!"
This made the young masters curse inwardly.
As a result, three bottles of wine became nine. Of course, some were not finished, only half were drunk, and some were a third of the way through. In any case, the last bottle was definitely finished, otherwise the Meng Dynasty would not have let them off the hook.
After drinking so much liquor, Wei Shao was already swaying unsteadily. He said to Jiang Bai with difficulty, "This matter... this matter is settled."
Actually, he wanted to say something to Jiang Bai about meeting again someday, or that a gentleman's revenge is never too late, but even though he was drunk, he didn't dare to say it. The words changed as soon as they were on the tip of his tongue.
After saying that, he collapsed to the ground and could not get up again.
As for his companion, he was already lying on the ground.
"Hey bro, who's this? I don't know him! Is he with Xiao Weizi and the others?"
After the three of them fell down, Meng Huangchao kicked them twice without any politeness. Then he kept his eyes on a thin young man who had been keeping his head down and not looking up since Jiang Bai arrived.
This person was probably in his early twenties, younger than Wei Shao and the others. He had a handsome appearance, looking about seventeen or eighteen, not much different from Xia Yiyi and the others.
At this moment, Meng Huangchao grabbed her by the collar and pulled her up, her face contorted with grief as if her mother had died.
"So you're Vice Mayor Wang's son?" Jiang Bai asked noncommittally.
"Master Jiang, this has nothing to do with me. Young Master Wei and the others just asked me to lead the way. You know their background, I can't afford to offend them. It really has nothing to do with me... I..." Young Master Wang hurriedly explained.
However, before he could finish speaking, Meng Huangchao slapped him across the face without any politeness.
Meng Huangchao might be more polite to ordinary people, but he always resorts to beatings and scoldings without any mercy to those in the industry.
"You think it's okay just because you say so? Damn it, I think it's okay. You'd better finish this whole bottle too, or I'll make you regret it today!"
Although he didn't know who Meng Huangchao was, how could the young master Wang, who had been staying in Tiandu for a long time, possibly know a top-tier playboy like Meng Huangchao?
In fact, he didn't even know Wei Shao. He only knew Zhang Ju. After Zhang Ju's introduction, he learned that Wei Shao was such a person. He was immediately amazed and became very careful.
Even though he was unwilling to get involved when the other party came to find Jiang Bai, as a local he knew what was going on, but he still had to come because of Wei Shao's power.
Because Wei Shao's background is truly astonishing, so astonishing that he felt even Jiang Bai wouldn't dare to provoke him.
Unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better. Jiang Bai brought up Meng Huangchao, and Wei Shao, who had been arrogant and haughty before, immediately cowered.
He didn't know Meng Huangchao's identity, but according to the rules of the circle, someone who could make Wei Shao back down must be one of the very top, the very top of the elite.
Anyway, no matter which group it is, he definitely can't afford to offend them.
"Forget it, this matter has nothing to do with Young Master Wang, let him just let it go."
At this moment, Jiang Bai spoke up to stop Meng Huangchao from continuing his outburst.
While Young Master Wang certainly made a mistake, it wasn't a major one; at most, he was just a traitor.
When Jiang Bai arrived, he didn't say a word, which shows that he knows what's important. Mayor Wang is a powerful figure in the area and has met Jiang Bai a few times with him. They get along fairly well, so Jiang Bai has no reason to offend him for no reason.
That's why the Meng Dynasty was stopped from continuing.
After glancing at Meng Huangchao, Jiang Bai suddenly thought of something and said to Meng Huangchao, "Well, since you're here in Tiandu and have nothing to do anyway, you can be the public relations manager of my Empire Enterprise. You can report to President Yao Lan, who is here with me, tomorrow."
"As for the address, you can ask Young Master Wang. He's a local bigwig. You can ask him for anything you need in Tiandu."
Jiang Bai casually passed the troublesome Meng Huangchao to Young Master Wang.
With Young Master Wang around, Jiang Bai doesn't need to worry about everything that Meng Huangchao gets into trouble; Young Master Wang can handle most of it.
Today's events also made Jiang Bai realize Meng Huangchao's usefulness. This guy is a complete playboy, good at everything from eating and drinking to having fun. If you ask him to do something serious, he probably won't amount to anything. However, the group's public relations department would be a good fit for him.
When Young Master Meng goes into public relations, who dares to disrespect him?
If something like this happens again, as long as he steps in, I guarantee he'll resolve it immediately!
Meng Huangchao understood Jiang Bai's meaning. He glanced at Young Master Wang, but didn't cause him any trouble. He chuckled and patted Young Master Wang on the shoulder: "Little Wang, from now on you'll be following me! I have many underlings in the capital, but in Tiandu, you're the only one right now. If you need anything, just tell me, and I'll protect you!"
After saying that, he glanced at the three people on the ground and said to Young Master Wang, "Now I'm giving you a task: get these three pigs out of here, put them on the plane, and make them get lost!"
Chapter 322 So utterly shameful!
Seeing Meng Huangchao begin to order Wang Gongzi around without any politeness, Jiang Bai smiled, then looked at Wang Gongzi, who was hesitant and conflicted, staring at the three people on the ground, and smiled gently.
He reminded him, "Following this guy is never a bad idea. Although he himself isn't very capable and has a terrible temper, he has a good father and a good grandfather. His father told me, though you probably don't remember him well, his grandfather is Meng Changzheng!"
One sentence immediately dispelled all of Young Master Wang's doubts. He immediately started making a phone call, and a few moments later, several people ran in from outside. Under Young Master Wang's command, they carried Wei Shao and the others away.
These words dispelled all of Young Master Wang's doubts, but left everyone else speechless, including Xia Yiyi and Zhu Xinxin.
Even ignorant girls like them knew who Meng Changzheng was. He was one of the few remaining veterans, a founding hero, and there was even a historical war drama starring him currently airing on TV.
Such a person is known to everyone in China, including two naive young girls who know what kind of weight he represents.
In an instant, Meng Huangchao's status in the hearts of those present was greatly elevated.
However, this newly elevated image was instantly destroyed by his own actions.
Having just dealt with Wei Shao and his two companions, Meng Huangchao, who was arrogant and domineering, perfectly embodying the image of a top-tier young master, suddenly changed his expression. His previously flamboyant face was replaced by a simple and honest smile as he fawned over Jiang Bai.
"Brother, is there anything else you need?"
While speaking, he acted like a complete scoundrel, even rubbing his hands together, which almost made the young master Wang, who had just listened to the orders and was full of faith in Meng Huangchao, fall to the ground.
This caused Yao Lan and the others, who had been extremely surprised by his identity, to roll their eyes.
"That's all, let's eat! We've been trying to eat for two hours and haven't even gotten a proper meal yet!"
Jiang Bai rolled her eyes at him, told Yao Lan and the others, and then took Zhu Xinxin and Xia Yiyi downstairs to continue eating.
When they arrived at school after lunch, it was already past 3 p.m. The two girls had skipped a full period and a half of class, but with Jiang Bai, their homeroom teacher, standing up for them, no one bothered them.
Before they knew it, half a month had passed. Jiang Bai's teaching at No. 56 Middle School was quite successful. The students in his class had become very well-behaved recently, and no one was causing him any trouble. Even the most outspoken Wan Yong had been scared off by Jiang Bai and was no longer willing to provoke him.
As for Xia Yiyi, who used to skip classes frequently, she is now a model student, arriving at school earliest and leaving latest every day.
The only headache is that Xia Yiyi often seeks out Jiang Bai whenever she has free time, deliberately trying to get close to him. Zhu Xinxin naturally doesn't allow it, and the war between the two girls is now showing signs of escalating.
Everything else is fine, Jiang Bai is just a little tired from running back and forth, but his life is quite fulfilling.
That day, Jiang Bai followed his usual schedule and went to Tiandu University to teach.
As a visiting professor, Jiang Bai has undoubtedly been one of the most popular professors in the entire school, or rather, in the Department of Finance, over the past few months, with his classes always packed with students.
When Jiang Bai arrived at the classroom today, he was surprised to find that the large classroom that the school had specially provided for him was empty, with no one in it, which surprised Jiang Bai.
Not only was Jiang Bai's side deserted, but several faculty members in the entire Finance Department were also absent, leaving the large building sparsely populated.
Jiang Bai grabbed a student at random as he went outside and asked, "Hey, what's going on today? There's nobody here."
The student was visibly startled when he saw Jiang Bai, then said in surprise, "Professor Jiang, you didn't know? There was a basketball game today, between our Finance Department and the Sports Department. Everyone went to watch the game and cheer for our Finance Department. The department leaders specifically announced that there would be no classes this afternoon!"
"A basketball game?" Jiang Bai was somewhat taken aback.
What's going on?
Does a basketball game really not need a holiday, especially with so many people watching?
Even during NBA live streams, students aren't this crazy. Jiang Bai remembers that there are only a limited number of fans in the Finance Department. What's going on today?
And it was a competition between the finance department and the sports department?
Damn, what's the point of comparing these two?
A group of bespectacled STEM guys—well, actually they could be considered well-rounded in both arts and sciences, but they were essentially predominantly STEM guys.
A bunch of skinny, bespectacled engineering students, each one as thin as a chick, competing against a group of muscular athletes who were practically as strong as oxen—wasn't that just asking for trouble?
Jiang Bai didn't even need to look at the competition results; he knew the finance department would definitely get utterly crushed.
In this situation, why is everyone putting in so much effort?
Jiang Bai was truly confused.
"Professor Jiang, you don't know, those bastards from the Physical Education Department are such scum! A few days ago, not only did they harass female students from our Finance Department, they also got into a fight with some of our students. Those bastards bully us just because they're bigger than us!"
"If it weren't for the fact that there were more of us, we might have been beaten up a lot!"
"And yet, these bastards still boasted that they would teach our finance department a lesson in this competition and leave us a hundred points behind!"
Upon hearing this, the student spoke with righteous indignation, waving his arms in a show of shared hatred as he mentioned the Department of Physical Education.
"That's right, this time they've really angered the entire finance department. I heard that those bastards even made a deal with the guys who fought with them a while ago: if they can't shake off 100 points, they'll kneel down and apologize to us; if they can shake off them, then we'll kneel down and apologize to them!"
"Not only that, they also want those girls who were previously harassed by them to go out to eat, shop, and go on dates with them! What the hell is this?!"
"I heard that the department head knew about this holiday, so he slammed his fist on the table and ordered all the students to have the holiday to come and cheer for our people!"
"Everyone has gone now, let's go too."
Another boy walked by and, having overheard the conversation between the man and Jiang Bai, immediately added to the story, his face filled with intense hostility.
Upon hearing this, the boy who had explained things to Jiang Bai earlier immediately became even angrier, waving his fist and saying, "These bastards are awful! They really think their sports department is so great! Let's go, let's go for it!"
Not to mention their righteous indignation, even Jiang Bai was a little angry when he heard about this.
These physical education students really went too far. No wonder the department head slammed his fist on the table and gave them a holiday, telling them to go cheer on the students.
"I'll go with you!"
Jiang Bai didn't hesitate after hearing this. As a visiting professor in the finance department, he felt it was necessary to cheer on the department.
Moreover, he hadn't seen Wanru today, so he figured she must have been dragged away by Ma Shuyuan to cheer on the basketball team. Knowing Ma Shuyuan as he did, Jiang Bai knew she was absolutely capable of doing something like that.
Who knows what he might have secretly wished for those guys on the basketball team, like having dinner or going on a date with Lin Wanru after they won.
Although the chances of this actually coming to fruition are almost zero, Ma Shuyuan is absolutely capable of doing it just to fool those young guys.
Following the flow of people with these two students, Jiang Bai soon arrived outside the basketball court of Tiandu University.
Tiandu University is quite impressive in terms of sports facilities, with all kinds of equipment and venues, including a luxurious football field and more than a dozen basketball courts.
Jiang Bai and his group arrived at a standard indoor basketball court near the central playground of the Finance Department. It is said that the school spent a lot of money to build it.
As soon as Jiang Bai entered the venue, he saw countless surging heads.
The venue, which wasn't very big to begin with, had a maximum capacity of only 800 people, but now it's packed with at least several thousand people.
From afar, Jiang Bai saw a row of girls standing at the edge of the venue, wearing short skirts, holding flower garlands, and shouting and cheering loudly.
Lin Wanru and Ma Shuyuan were among them, but Lin Wanru was clearly a little embarrassed. She stood at the back of the line wearing a loose basketball jersey and did not join the group of people wearing revealing short skirts, which made many people feel sorry for her.
Compared to the Finance Department's lineup, the Sports Department's was much weaker. A bunch of burly men stood there cheering, but there weren't many of them, and the quality... well...
A group of beautiful women with great figures, or a group of burly men with bare chests, which would you prefer?
Without a doubt, when it comes to cheerleading, the finance department blows the sports department out of the water. After all, the finance department is a concentration camp of bachelors with very few girls. They could search high and low and still not put together a decent cheerleading team.
But when it comes to records...
The finance department fared much worse. Just as the sports department was completely outmatched by the finance department in cheerleading, the finance department was also utterly crushed by the sports department in basketball.
Just ten minutes into the first half, the score was already 36-8.
This result is beyond description; it can't even be described as dismal.
If things continue like this, by the end of the fourth quarter, let alone a 100-point lead, a 150-point lead is not impossible.
Moreover, the stamina of these finance students is clearly lacking. It hasn't even been long since the game started, and two of them are already drenched in sweat and panting heavily before the first quarter is even over. How can they possibly continue playing like this?
Comparatively speaking, the cheerleading teams composed of girls are much more effective than them.
From the moment Jiang Bai entered, the cheerleaders never stopped, jumping and hopping around, showing no signs of exhaustion and still full of energy.
But no matter how hard they tried, it was no use. The team on the field was not performing well, and the moment Jiang Bai arrived, they scored two more goals, making the score 42-8.
This caused a burst of laughter from the sports department, while the finance department students were all dejected. Jiang Bai could see the endless anger hidden beneath the livid face of the department head from afar.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this high-profile confrontation between the finance departments is likely to end in defeat.
Moreover, it was a humiliating defeat, a complete and utter disgrace.
Chapter 323 How about I go?
Jiang Bai didn't greet the department head before walking over and approaching Lin Wanru, who looked disappointed, and asked in a low voice, "Why aren't you getting up to cheer?"
"Why are you adding fuel? I'm not an idiot. We're going to lose this time. I really don't know why these guys are so useless!" Lin Wanru pouted and said angrily.
"That's right! I even promised them that if they could beat the sports department, I'd let Wanru have dinner with them, whoever scored the most goals today. Now look what they've done! A bunch of useless trash! They've made a complete disgrace!"
Ma Shuyuan, who was cheering ahead and wearing a red and white striped miniskirt and tank top, walked back with an annoyed look on her face. She couldn't help but mutter when she heard Jiang Bai speak.
But as soon as he finished speaking, he realized something and quickly shut up.
Then, seeing Lin Wanru's murderous glare, he stuck out his tongue and whispered, "I was just saying, I never intended to do it. I was just trying to encourage them, but who knew they would be so disappointing!"
Lin Wanru rolled her eyes at Ma Shuyuan and didn't explain anything to Jiang Bai.
Ma Shuyuan and Jiang Bai were already acquaintances, and Lin Wanru believed that Jiang Bai knew who Ma Shuyuan was, so she didn't waste her breath explaining anything.
"Pee!"
Just then, the whistle blew, ending the first quarter of the first half. I glanced at the screen and saw that the Finance Department had scored a goal, but the Physical Education Department had scored even more, making the score 45 to 10, further widening the gap.
"These useless bunch!" Ma Shuyuan stomped her feet in anger when she saw the score.
I utterly despise these useless bastards. They came here full of confidence, saying they would teach those bastards from the sports department a lesson, but look what happened, they've already been utterly humiliated in the first quarter.
At this rate, what's the point of fighting?
The score was already 100 points in the first half of the season.
Just think about how they were completely outplayed at halftime; even Ma Shuyuan was embarrassed for them.
"I'm not going, I'm exhausted, I can't run anymore, you guys go... I'm not going!"
Just then, a boy in a jersey raised his hand, panting heavily, and shouted that he refused to play in the game no matter what.
Jiang Bai noticed, however, that although he seemed to be sweating a lot, he spoke with a strong voice and his legs were powerful, clearly indicating that he was not exerting his full strength.
Upon hearing this, the players who had just come off the field to drink water and hadn't even had a chance to rest immediately changed their expressions.
This guy is the absolute mainstay of their team. He scored 7 out of 10 points in the first quarter. If he doesn't play, the finance department is really doomed.
Although he participated, it probably won't have much effect, but it's better than nothing.
At least with him there, there's still hope of scoring; if he doesn't go, then there's no hope at all.
"You can't back down! If you don't go up, how are we supposed to fight? Everyone's counting on you right now!" As soon as he said this, his teammates immediately started to comfort him.
"Yeah, downstairs, in our entire finance department, you're the best basketball player. We can still score when you're here, but what will we do when you're not?"
"That's right, no matter how tired we are, we have to keep going. Ninety percent of the students and teachers in the finance department are here. If you don't go, we'll be incredibly embarrassed!"
"Let's go up to the building! We can't expect the guys to actually kneel down and apologize to those bastards from the Physical Education department, can we? We can't expect the girls from the Finance department to go on dates with those beasts!"
When he said he wanted to quit while standing by the building, people around him started to persuade him to quit, both men and women, all trying to stop him from doing so.
"That won't do. You guys aren't coordinating at all. You're just running around on the court. Your skills are terrible. Even if I'm more skilled than them, I still can't handle five of them! I had to carry the whole first quarter by myself. I'm so tired I can't even walk anymore!"
"Besides, kneeling down to apologize has nothing to do with me. That was what you agreed to, not me. I have no grudges against the people in the physical education department. I'm just here to help. I can't hold on any longer anyway, so you guys figure it out yourselves."
Unfortunately, Lou Bian remained unmoved by these words and spoke with a resolute expression.
As he said this, Jiang Bai noticed that his eyes kept glancing at Lin Wanru.
In fact, Jiang Bai wasn't the only one to discover this problem; several people, including Ma Shuyuan, also noticed it.
Seeing Lou Bian's state, one of the girls quickly said to Lin Wanru next to her, "Wanru, you should also persuade Lou Bian. Everyone in the department knows that he likes you. As long as you ask, he will definitely agree."
These words put Lin Wanru in a difficult position. She glanced at the building in the distance that was staring at her, then at Jiang Bai, and finally shook her head.
"How can you be so selfish! All I'm asking you to do is say a few nice words to the person downstairs. What's the big deal? It's not like it'll cost you anything! This is a matter of honor for the entire finance department. Can't you make a sacrifice?"
When the girl saw that Lin Wanru had refused, she angrily said this to Lin Wanru.
As soon as she opened her mouth, Lin Wanru did not respond, but her personal mouthpiece Ma Shuyuan would not stand for it!
"Sacrifice? If Liao Jiao wants to sacrifice, then you go sacrifice, let your mother sacrifice. Stop telling me this nonsense! Why don't you go sacrifice yourself? Go and have sex with those bastards in the physical education department, I guarantee those sons of bitches will immediately admit defeat. Why don't you go?"
"With so many rapists in society every year, why don't you ask your mother to sacrifice herself and visit them to help reduce the crime rate?"
"Just because Lou Bian likes Wanru, does that mean Wanru has to sacrifice herself? What kind of person is he?!"
"You think I don't know? You just want to take this opportunity, to use you bunch of bastards, to blackmail my Wanru, don't you? Bah! What a piece of trash! Even those bastards in the physical education department are better than him. At least they're straightforward. What is he? All he knows is how to play dirty tricks!"
The imperial cannon, with its extraordinary firepower, made Liao Jiao, who had just spoken, and the man pretending to be tired on the other side of the building change color with just two sentences.
Liao Jiao blushed and remained speechless for a long time.
As for Lou Bian, who had been watching the situation closely, he became utterly enraged and threw the towel off his shoulder, shouting, "I quit! Go ahead and beat me up, I'm not going!"
For a moment, the atmosphere became awkward. The people around opened their mouths, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't say a word.
Some people wanted to persuade Lin Wanru to say nice things to Lou Bian, or even agree to a date with Lou Bian if possible, so that Lou Bian would naturally step in. But they felt that it was really not that simple.
Although Ma Shuyuan's words were harsh, they made sense. The person standing next to her was clearly using the situation to blackmail her, which was indeed despicable.
They themselves despise her, and more importantly, Ma Shuyuan is a notorious shrew throughout the entire finance department and even the entire Tiandu University. Nobody wants to mess with her unless necessary.
Speaking up at this point would just be asking Ma Shuyuan to criticize me.
Nobody wants to make things difficult for themselves. Didn't you see that Liao Jiao's face turned red just now, and she wished she could disappear into somewhere?
They wanted to persuade the person next to them, but they couldn't come up with any way to convince them, and the atmosphere became deadlocked.
"There are over two thousand people in the Finance Department, more than a thousand of them are men, and not a single one of them has any guts? You can't play basketball without him by the building? Humph! No wonder the Physical Education Department looks down on you guys. Let alone them, I don't even want to look at you guys!"
Before they could speak, Ma Shuyuan, wearing a short skirt, launched another attack, making the surrounding boys change color and feel extremely embarrassed.
Some people were already bursting with passion and eager to stand up, but most people remained silent, not because they lacked courage, but because of various personal reasons.
For example, some people don't know how to play, some are too weak, and some have poor skills. In short, there are very few who want to step up, and none of them have actually stepped up.
"Um... how about I go?"
At that moment, Jiang Bai, who had been silent all along, suddenly raised his hand and said something that was neither affirmative nor negative.
"Teacher Jiang?"
"Professor Jiang?"
"Big cousin?"
Jiang Bai's words drew everyone's attention, and everyone looked at him with astonishment, including Ma Shuyuan.
Jiang Bai is a celebrity in the Finance Department, one of the most popular lecturers, but no one has ever seen him play basketball.
"Big cousin, you can play ball?" Ma Shuyuan asked, expressing everyone's thoughts, including Lin Wanru sitting next to Jiang Bai.
Not to mention Ma Shuyuan, even Lin Wanru didn't know that Jiang Bai could play ball.
As far as I can remember, Jiang Bai seemed to get into fights when they were kids. When Jiang Bai was in junior high, Lin Wanru was still in elementary school. She went to visit Jiang Bai, who was very close to her at the time, once.
That was Jiang Bai's first and last time playing ball. Lin Wanru happened to be there to see him and remembered it clearly.
Jiang Bai was playing basketball on the court and couldn't get the ball. He then found a kid who had gotten the ball and reached out to ask him for it. The kid refused, so Jiang Bai punched him.
He hit the opponent so hard that his nose bled and he cried loudly, while Jiang Bai picked up the ball and walked away.
From then on, Jiang Bai never played basketball again in Lin Wanru's memory, not because he didn't want to, but because it seemed that no one dared to play with him anymore.
Thinking of this, Lin Wanru felt a chill run down her spine. She looked at Jiang Bai with suspicion, met his gaze, and blinked, as if to ask, "Darling, you're not planning to go up there and punch him again until he cries, are you?"
For some reason, as if he had guessed Lin Wanru's thoughts, Jiang Bai scratched his head awkwardly, chuckled, and said to Lin Wanru, "Don't worry, I won't make the same mistakes I made when I was a kid. Although I only have a superficial understanding of basketball and can't remember all the rules, I'm physically strong and can play basketball without any problem. Playing the whole court is a piece of cake."
Jiang Bai's words left everyone speechless. They looked at each other, conflicted about whether or not to let him play.
Since Jiang Bai had clearly stated that he only had a superficial understanding of basketball, his skills were naturally terrible. But now that no one else was going upstairs and no one else was willing to step forward, it seemed that they had no other choice but to step forward.
Chapter 324 100% Accuracy
Finally, the department head gave the order: "Alright, since there's no one else available for the time being, let Professor Jiang give it a try!"
When he said that, no one else objected.
The finance department's basketball team was put together temporarily, and there was no coach or similar role. At this time, the person with the most say was naturally the department head.
"Okay, anyone who has clothes, quickly find a set for Professor Jiang, and also shoes. The second quarter is about to start, so let's finish as quickly as possible! Substitutes, who's willing to fill in first?"
As soon as the department head spoke, people immediately started making arrangements, such as having Jiang Bai change his clothes and shoes, and having the substitute, who had lost confidence and was completely unwilling to play, fill in for two minutes.
"No need, it's fine as it is."
Jiang Bai stopped the people around him from busying themselves, stretched his limbs, moved around a bit, and felt no discomfort. He then said with a smile.
After saying this, he didn't give anyone a chance to react and walked straight into the stadium.
An uproar erupted both inside and outside the venue, with the finance department students stunned by Jiang Bai's actions.
Meanwhile, the physical education coach had already started asking the person next to him, "Has the finance department given up on us?"
No wonder they thought so. Jiang Bai's outfit was rather unusual. He came on stage casually in a long-sleeved T-shirt, a sky-blue denim jacket, and a pair of yellow suede shoes, without even taking off the sky-blue watch on his mother's right wrist.
They don't look like they're playing ball at all; they look like they're here for vacation!
"Let's begin, what are you standing there for!" Jiang Bai stretched his arms and said to the referee who was somewhat stunned on the sidelines.
The other party nodded blankly before blowing the whistle.
The whistle blew, and the Department of Physical Education kicked off, launching the first attack.
One of the tall and strong power forwards bypassed the two finance department players and charged towards Jiang Bai. When he reached Jiang Bai, he feinted, charged forward, and then leaped up to head the ball.
The movements were as fast as lightning.
But when he jumped up, he was shocked to find that the basketball in his hand was gone.
Before anyone knew it, the basketball had ended up in Jiang Bai's hands.
Jiang Bai turned around and gave the other person a bright smile, then casually tossed the basketball out, heading straight for the opponent's basket.
Just when everyone was surprised that Jiang Bai had somehow intercepted the ball, Jiang Bai casually tossed it away, instantly shattering the confidence that everyone in the finance department had built up.
"Brother, it's across half the field! How can you expect to score if you just toss it like that? At the very least, you should pass the ball to someone else! If you can't do it yourself, you should at least create attacking opportunities. How can you just toss it like that?"
Unexpectedly, with a "smack," the basketball swished through the net, and Jiang Bai made the shot perfectly.
"Damn, this can't be real! It must be fake!"
Countless people watched the basketball go in, their mouths agape, rubbing their eyes, and shouting in their hearts.
Jiang Bai's form was not standard at all. He didn't even jump. He shot with one hand and it went in?
His casual demeanor was somewhat unbelievable.
"Luck! It must be luck!" countless people cried out in their hearts.
The game continued, and as soon as the ball was kicked off, Jiang Bai didn't waste any words. He took a few quick steps, was at his teammate's side in the blink of an eye, and intercepted the ball, snatching it from a young man from the Finance Department.
This action left the finance students speechless. They hadn't believed Jiang Bai when he said he couldn't play basketball, but now they were completely convinced. Who would steal their own basketball?
So... is this a foul or not? It seems like it isn't...
People had only heard of such things in jokes before; no one expected Jiang Bai to actually do it.
In an instant, everyone present was convinced of their previous thoughts: Jiang Bai's shot just now was definitely luck; he had no idea how to play basketball at all.
But soon, Jiang Bai's actions delivered a resounding slap in the face to everyone who thought that way.
Jiang Bai shot the ball again, calm and collected. Even though someone jumped up in front of him, ready to block his shot, Jiang Bai still shot the ball.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the basketball was thrown in a strange arc. Just when everyone thought the basketball was bound to fly out of bounds, it changed its trajectory in mid-air and "swish!" the basketball went into the net.
This scene left everyone stunned. Once might be luck, but what about twice?
Some people have already begun to waver.
"Give me the ball whenever you can, I'm too lazy to run."
Jiang Bai gave his partner a rather speechless instruction.
Jiang Bai, during this energetic running activity, actually said he was too lazy to run, which left everyone who heard this speechless.
However, because of Jiang Bai's performance just now, the people present still chose to listen to Jiang Bai's opinion. After all, Jiang Bai's performance was outstanding, and he was different from the others on the scene. After all, Jiang Bai was a visiting professor in the Department of Finance and a teacher.
He still holds considerable prestige among these students.
Jiang Bai clearly did not disappoint those who trusted him. He started the game again, and the finance students, whether by sheer luck or by sheer determination, managed to steal the ball and pass it to Jiang Bai. Jiang Bai then made another beautiful floater, and the three-pointer swished through the net.
He scored nine points in three consecutive attempts, making all three of his three-point attempts!
Just over a minute into the second quarter, the score had changed dramatically to 45-19, with the Physical Education Department failing to score a single point.
Seeing this, the students from the Physical Education Department were somewhat stunned, while cheers erupted from the Finance Department.
Ma Shuyuan has rallied her forces and led a group of cheerleaders with great figures to dance again. Even Lin Wanru, who had been sitting in the back, stepped onto the stage to cheer, making others envious.
It should have been: "Good luck, Finance Department!"
Under Ma Shuyan's guidance, the children spontaneously chanted: "Big Cousin, keep it up!"
Upon hearing the sound, dark clouds immediately appeared on Jiang Bai's forehead.
He knew that after today's incident, he would probably have another nickname at Tiandu University: "Big Cousin".
Jiang Bai was speechless at this.
But he couldn't bother to teach Ma Shuyuan a lesson right now, because the game was still going on. The finance department started to break through Jiang Bai's defense, but Jiang Bai was like a pillar of strength, standing in the half of the court without moving. No one could get past him.
No matter how hard the Physical Education Department tried, or what methods they used—whether it was a two-person passing combination or a beautiful triangle attack—they all failed when they faced Jiang Bai.
Whenever someone passes by him, the basketball always seems to be snatched away by some mysterious force.
Then they were greeted with a beautiful three-pointer. Standing outside the midfield, Jiang Bai's every casual floater was guaranteed to go in.
This was jaw-dropping, happening more than ten times, and Jiang Bai did it every time.
Finally, bored, Jiang Bai simply stood in the center of the court, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, and lit them on the wooden indoor basketball court with extremely poor manners, smoking with one hand and playing basketball with the other.
That look was utterly speechless.
Of course, the students in the Physical Education Department were speechless, because Jiang Bai's words were a blatant display of contempt for them. As for the Finance Department, there were bursts of screams.
The shouts of "Go, Big Brother!" echoed throughout the venue.
At the end of the second quarter, the score had become 45-48, with the Finance Department in the lead.
"This is a ghost!"
During halftime, the physical education students returned to their side, and one of them immediately took a sip of water, angrily throwing the towel hanging around his neck to the ground.
"I think I've seen a ghost too! I feel like he didn't even move, but we're exhausted like dead dogs and we just can't get past his defenses. I don't know how he did it! Damn it, is this guy even human?!" someone else roared.
"Coach, what should we do?!"
A male student from the sports department's basketball team approached their coach, asking for advice and hoping that the coach could use his extensive experience to devise a strategy to counter Jiang Bai.
If things continue like this, they are truly destined to lose.
"Don't bother me, can't you see I'm doing research? By the way, who's this young man? Do you guys know him? Can you bring him to our physical education department... He's much better than you bunch of good-for-nothings."
Unfortunately, their coach completely ignored them, staring intently at Jiang Bai as if he wanted to devour him alive.
It wasn't hatred, but love, it was fervor; he couldn't wait to bring Jiang Bai under his wing.
These words left everyone around speechless.
Fortunately, the coach reacted quickly enough and immediately realized he had misspoke. He quickly smiled awkwardly and said, "That's not what I meant. What I meant was that this young man has a lot of potential. He has amazing long-range shooting, hitting the target more than ten times in a row. Of course, this is related to your defensive level, but if he can maintain this level of ability, he will make his opponents useless in the league. I'm not saying you guys are useless."
However, his explanation was somewhat far-fetched, and the faces of the group from the Physical Education Department were not very good. If it weren't for the fact that the coach usually had enough prestige and that Jiang Bai's strength was indeed enough to defeat them, these people would probably have rebelled.
The fifteen-minute halftime break passed quickly. Jiang Bai smoked a cigarette and chatted enthusiastically with Lin Wanru for a while before going onto the field.
Once back on the court, the tactics continued, and in just a few minutes, the Finance Department team was unstoppable. Halfway through the third quarter, the score was already 45-70, with the Finance Department team far ahead!
"Damn it, what kind of basketball is this! If you're so capable, play properly and honestly. Hiding here and not moving at all, what kind of basketball is that? Even if you shoot the best, what's the point? You won't win honorably!"
Finally, the burly men from the physical education department couldn't take it anymore. One of them cursed and yelled at Jiang Bai, almost pointing his finger at Jiang Bai's nose and saying, "You're not allowed to do this again! If you do this again, I'll fight you!"