Getting Stronger By Fighting

"So, one of your reporters really pissed me off! Didn't they know I was coming to pick someone up at the airport today? What did you have them block the way for? Is that their way of showing disrespect to me…" Su Tao grumbled.

"Simple. Get rid of him for me. And you guys don't need this reporter either; otherwise, I'll make you regret it... Compensation? Do you really dare to ask? Fine, I'll compensate you!

"Just tell me how much your company is worth, and I'll buy it at the highest market price. If I don't, I'm a damn coward. What do you think, dare to gamble? ...

"Fine, let's do it this way. Now get your guy out of here; I don't want to see him."

After Su Tao hung up, he dialed another number.

At the scene, that journalist soon received a call from his own boss. Immediately, his face turned pale, and he turned around in front of everyone and left. No one knew what had happened, but when they saw his departing figure, the journalist seemed so happy that he actually jumped.

Everyone was puzzled. How could someone be so happy after being fired?

But all this paled in comparison to the strange look Yang Zecheng, one of Wang Zhan's investors, was giving Su Tao from behind. He watched Su Tao as he kept dialing numbers, shouting furiously.

"...Screw you! Who do you think you're looking down on? Take this garbage reporter back; I'm buying your newspaper for thirty million! Yes, I'm buying it! Whoever backs out is a bastard!

"Put it all in black and white. I'm not even going to bother deceiving you. I have plenty of money right now, tons of it, as much as you want... Hurry up, you're an eyesore! ..."

Yang Zecheng was left speechless. Is he really buying a newspaper company? Why did Yang Zecheng feel as if Su Tao was recklessly throwing money away?

Fortunately, it only took a minute. Su Tao returned to normal because he was done with his calls.

All the journalists who received calls from their respective newspaper offices left the airport with ashen faces, cursing under their breath. However, a few sharp-eyed people noticed that these journalists seemed even more excited than the one who had left earlier!

What in the world is going on today? Why is everyone so happy after losing their jobs?

Of course, there were also some poor souls who genuinely believed that privilege was at play. They simply put down their phones expressionlessly, packed their things, and after a deep look at the security personnel—as if seeing the filth hidden by the Families behind them—chose to leave.

Unbeknownst to Su Tao, who was starting to feel rather smug, Yu Lan, dressed in a secretary's outfit, suddenly fixed her gaze on him. He shivered, and the atmosphere seemed to grow tense.

"Grand… Grand… Grandmaster…"

Su Tao, who had been scheming to make Wang Zhan lose some money and simultaneously show off in front of Yu Lan, now completely panicked, utterly at a loss for what to do.

Damn it. This young woman is actually a true Grandmaster! Did she grow up drinking beast milk? Why am I, from a prestigious Family, still just a lowly Martial General after all these years of struggling…

Truthfully, Su Tao couldn't be blamed for his little schemes. Whether he wanted to show some attentiveness or test his own cautious ideas, it was all in an attempt to see if he could extricate himself from the quagmire that was Wang Zhan. He loved freedom as much as he loved his own mother. Therefore, even though he was terrified of Yu Lan, he had taken the risk.

Who would have thought Yu Lan was a wolf in sheep's clothing, a full-fledged Grandmaster underneath! It's just that, aside from work, she usually appeared harmless, like an ordinary person. Who could have guessed?

At that moment, with a HUMMM, the Flying Fortress finally landed.

"Finally here!"

Wang Zhan had no idea about the disturbances outside. He walked on familiar ground, inhaling the pleasant, comforting aroma. Step by step, he made his way out of the airport and into the waiting hall.

Then, his gaze immediately fell upon the crowd ahead… His stride nearly faltered as he saw so many expectant eyes.

Among them were his feisty mother, whose face lit up with excitement upon seeing him, and also Yao Yao, the gentle and beautiful woman who always welcomed him with the softest of smiles. There was his emotionless secretary, Yu Lan, who looked as though someone had stolen millions from her, and two very attractive, shapely women, Yuan Mengru and Xu Yuyu…

Unconsciously, he suddenly felt his love life was a mess and felt a little guilty. Out of five women, one was his mother. The other four had somewhat unclear and ambiguous relationships with him. What had the world come to…

But, Why are they all here?

Wang Zhan quickly composed himself. Anyway, he wasn't a scumbag, so there was no reason for him to feel guilty. He was a hero of the Federation who had fought tooth and nail on the Star War Battlefield, not a lamb waiting to be judged.

Naturally, feeling justified, he stepped forward boldly. Then, with a hint of appeasement, he bent slightly and greeted his mother.

"Mom, why are you here?"

A mist welled up in Yang Cui's eyes, almost forming tears, but she suppressed it. She pinched Wang Zhan several times, ensuring he hadn't broken any limbs. Then, a trace of excitement flashed across her face, only to disappear in an instant as she hid her emotions and complained, "Well done, you naughty boy. After just one trip out, you're already trying to avoid me. If I hadn't raised you, changing all those diapers and nurturing you, you'd probably be out there being fed to beasts by now!"

Wang Zhan wore a helpless expression but didn't dare argue back. Instead, he feigned grievance to please his mother. "Mom, I would never avoid you! There are so many people here. Can you please give me some face and hit me when we get home?"

The crowd immediately erupted into laughter.

Seeing his mom scoff, Wang Zhan knew that despite her apparent displeasure, her heart was considerably soothed at his sight. Only then did he dare to turn his gaze to Yao Yao. He grinned and said, "Long time no see!"

Yao Yao replied in kind, "Long time no see!"

Next, of course, it was time to greet Yu Lan and the others, Yuan Mengru, Xu Yuyu, and the people from the Federal Martial Arts Academy.

"Long time no see..."

"Long time no see..."

However, after Yuan Mengru and Xu Yuyu responded, they didn't rush things but rather considerately said, "Alright, finish your greetings with them first. Xu Yuyu and I can wait; it's no big deal."

Wang Zhan was taken aback. He looked at the two of them with curiosity.

Hmm, their eyes haven't changed, still so big. Their figures haven't changed, still so good... Ahem. So what was the problem here? When did their relationship become so good? Especially Xu Yuyu; aside from not giving him a pleasant look, there really seemed to be no other issues. Something felt amiss.

Never mind them for now… Thinking this, Wang Zhan immediately turned his head and began greeting the people from the Federal Martial Arts Academy. The reason they came over probably has to do with his upcoming return to study at the Federal Martial Arts Academy.

However, upon seeing Lin Han, Wang Zhan immediately recognized the resemblance to Lin Hao. He also felt a peculiar sense of familiarity but just couldn't remember where they might have met before.

Curiously, he asked, "Excuse me, Teacher, may I ask if Lin Hao... Senior Lin Hao, is your younger brother? And, have we met before?"

But Lin Han seemed to focus entirely on the first question. He nodded and said, "That kid is indeed my younger brother, but he's much more accomplished than I am."

However, just when Wang Zhan thought he was done speaking, this mentor turned towards his students and started lecturing again. "You all should remember Teacher Lin Hao. I won't say much else; his Talent was actually worse than mine. But I'm still just a Grandmaster, while he's already a Level 1 Martial King!

"Students, if you don't work hard in your youth, you'll only regret it in old age. Do you want to end up like me, where the only thing you can do is be assigned to the Academy as a minor instructor? Perhaps some of you might like that—the problem is, I like it too! But as people of the Federation, what right do we have to enjoy such peace…"

Hey, I'm asking you a question, man! Wang Zhan looked frustrated; this teacher was a bit… long-winded. He had been speaking for several minutes without pausing. He wondered how these students managed to survive under this teacher's verbal assault.

Fortunately, one of the students quickly explained to him, "Our mentor is like that, always verbose; he knows it himself. But it's not that he's disrespecting you. It's probably because you mentioning his younger brother's news upset him. But don't worry, we came here this time mainly to pick you up and let you experience the atmosphere of the Federal Martial Arts Academy. However, since you have so many friends here, we can add each other as friends first. You can call me to pick you up when you're ready to come over…"

Finally, after resolving this minor issue, Wang Zhan understood.

Then, watching Mentor Lin Han, who was still lecturing his students about the adage "If you don't work hard in your youth, you'll only regret it in old age" non-stop, causing all the students to look utterly dejected, he chuckled. Turning to Lin Han's back, he said solemnly, "Mentor, Senior Lin Hao is now a Level 3 Martial King! And he asked me to give you a message: 'Brother, if you don't step it up, I'm about to break through to Level 4 Martial King, and Level 5 is imminent! You better work harder!'"

The entire place instantly fell silent, including Lin Han.

The students familiar with Lin Han were immediately shocked. They knew his younger brother Lin Hao was practically Lin Han's sore spot. After all, Lin Han, despite his clearly superior Talent, had yet to become a Martial King, while Lin Hao was already on the verge of Level 5.

Will he go crazy with anger?