Chapter 167: Be Clear
Wang Qinian thought carefully and recalled that he met Mei Cheng'an in the early spring when he was eight years old. The scenes of their interactions over the years were still vivid in his mind.
In the blink of an eye, Mei Shao, who was just as tall as his waist back then, is now seventeen years old.
Time flies.
After expressing his feelings, Wang Qinian came out of his memories and answered honestly.
"Nine years!"
Mei Chengan smiled.
"Nine years. We've been together for so long. Is it you who doesn't understand me or me who doesn't understand you? We agreed to treat each other sincerely. Even if it's inconvenient to say it, you can just speak frankly. I won't make it difficult for you. Just don't always use the same method to deal with me as you do with others, okay?"
Wang Qinian's expression changed when he heard that, then he scratched his head embarrassedly and chuckled.
"I'm used to it. I forgot that Master Mei is one of my own. Please don't blame me, Master Mei."
Mei Chengan looked at him with a smile.
"I'm not afraid of forgetting, I'm just afraid of not being able to remember."
Wang Qinian sneered.
"I remember, I remember, how did I say it? Oh, there is no routine between Master Mei and I, only sincerity!"
Mei Chengan rolled his eyes at him.
"It's good that you remembered it. Come on, show your sincerity."
Wang Qinian groaned.
"This matter... well, there's nothing to hide. The thing is, the dean told me before he left that the reason why he hadn't used me all these years and had always tolerated my various unruly behavior in the Overwatch Council was because I was the talent he reserved for Master Xiao Fan."
"The dean feels that my rich experience, unfathomable abilities, and outstanding personality make me a perfect assistant to the king, so he wants me to stay with Fan Xian and assist him..."
Mei Cheng'an interrupted, he really couldn't bear to listen any more.
"Wait a minute, just repeat it, but don't bring any personal opinions with you, okay? You're praising yourself so much that it's giving me goosebumps."
Wang Qinian opened his eyes wide.
"That's what the Dean said!"
Mei Chengan rolled his eyes.
"Do you want me to send a message to Chen Pingping right now to confirm with him whether this is what he said at the time."
Wang Qinian’s face froze for a moment, and he asked tentatively.
"Master Mei can contact the dean directly."
Mei Chengan snorted disdainfully.
"What do you think?"
What can he do? He is just pretending to be a bluff. It is easy to catch.
Wang Qinian just fell for it. Seriously speaking, he might not believe it, but the more dismissive Mei Chengan was, the more Wang Qinian believed it.
After rolling his eyes, Wang Qinian immediately changed his words.
"Don't bother the dean with such a small matter. However, Wang can guarantee that although it has been slightly modified, it is absolutely the same as the dean's original words!"
Mei Cheng'an was too lazy to continue arguing with him and waved his hand.
"Okay, okay, keep going."
Wang Qinian breathed a sigh of relief and continued.
"The dean told me at the time that Master Fan would be returning to Kyoto soon, and asked me to find an opportunity to get in touch with him more often. If Master Fan needs anything, I should help him more. If I have the chance, it would be best if I could get close to him. Also, I should keep him updated on Master Fan's affairs. That's it. I'm done."
Mei Chengan clicked his tongue twice.
"Chen Pingping has put a lot of thought into Fan Xian."
Wang Qinian said.
"After all, Master Xiao Fan is the future successor chosen by the dean, so it is only natural to prepare me as his assistant in advance."
Mei Cheng'an was speechless. He was the only one who found every opportunity to praise himself. He was too lazy to pay attention to this shameless person.
"It seems that you have agreed to Chen Pingping's request."
Wang Qinian waved his hand. "Not really. Although he is the dean, I can't just listen to him. He said I am a talent, and I agree with that. But whether Fan Xian is worthy of my assistance, I have to examine his personality and ability before making a decision. So I told the dean at the time that I would wait and see the situation first."
"Did Chen Pingping agree?"
"There's no reason for him to disagree. After all, the dean knows my character and knows that a forced melon won't be sweet."
Mei Chengan nodded.
"That makes sense. Now that you have met Fan Xian several times, what are the results of your investigation?"
Wang Qinian thought about it.
"He is indeed a good person, passionate, righteous, cheerful, and approachable. Most importantly, he is just like Master Mei, treating everyone equally, regardless of their status. He is even more obvious in this regard than Master Mei."
Mei Chengan let out a sound.
"Just talk about him, and don't talk about me, okay?"
How can I put it? Behaviors that seem disdainful or even stupid to people today are indeed a powerful tool to win people's hearts in this era.
Wang Qinian didn’t quite understand.
"Uh...what does this mean?"
"It's just praising one and stepping on the other."
After explaining casually, Mei Chengan said.
"Oh, that's not important. From what I hear, you are very satisfied with him. So why are you still hesitating?"
Wang Qinian sighed softly upon hearing this.
"Master Xiao Fan has someone by his side now. Teng Zijing is not bad either. I don't mind assisting Master Xiao Fan with him, but... it just feels a little off if I can't be the person he trusts the most and is closest to."
After a pause, Wang Qinian asked nervously.
"Will Master Mei think I'm narrow-minded when I say this?"
Mei Cheng was happy.
"Haha, no, no, I understand. But, Lao Wang, I think you are thinking too much at this stage. It's a bit too early. Fan Xian just came to Kyoto. This is just the beginning. Don't think too much. There is still a long way to go. Just let nature take its course."
Wang Qinian thought about it and nodded.
"Yes, I will go back and adjust my mindset. I just want Mr. Tomey to tell Master Xiao Fan what he said..."
Mei Chengan smiled.
"You don't need to tell him about this. I have already talked to him about this this afternoon. Don't worry, he knows what's going on."
Wang Qinian was surprised at first, then he suddenly understood.
"Yes, I can guess it. With your intelligence, you two Lords should have guessed it long ago. If that's the case, I'm relieved."
"By the way, Master Mei, I actually have something else that makes me nervous, so I want to... want to speak it out and ask for Master Mei's opinion."
Mei Cheng'an looked at Wang Qinian in surprise.
"Is there anything you can't make up your mind about? Tell me, I'll see what it is."
Wang Qinian hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"My case...is related to the weapons found at the ambush site today."
Mei Cheng'an raised his eyebrows and spoke calmly about this matter.
"Oh, what then?"
Wang Qinian glanced at Mei Chengan, gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and spoke.
"I...maybe know what's going on with that batch of weapons."
Mei Chengan blinked.
"Speak more clearly."
……
There is not enough time, this chapter only has 2,000 words.
(End of this chapter)
