Chapter 76

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“Brother Song!” Su Mu stood outside the training ground and called out loudly.

“Su Mu! How could it be you, kid!” The middle-aged man in charge of the training looked up, and his face instantly showed surprise. He was Song Shi, the president of the Wushu Association at Jiangnan University. The Wushu Association was only established after he came here. In short, Song Shi was the founder of the Wushu Association.

And Su Mu? He was one of the first disciples Song Shi took in after founding the Wushu Association.

“Today’s training ends here, you all go back first!” Song Shi said loudly.

“Yes, President!”

After the Wushu Association disciples finished their training, they all looked at Su Mu. In their memory, no one had ever made Song Shi abandon the training to accompany them. Even when the vice president of Jiangnan University came, Song Shi did not pay attention. Who was this young man? How could he have such influence?

“You finally came, kid? You haven’t shown up for so many days, did you forget about Brother Song?” Song Shi walked over, laughed loudly, and gave Su Mu a punch.

If it were in the past, Su Mu would have definitely punched back without hesitation. Such greetings were a daily routine for the two. But now, Su Mu was stunned on the spot. The moment their bodies touched, the Official Chart in his mind suddenly activated, and the information displayed there truly shocked him.

Name: Song Shi

Position: Colonel of the Special Forces Dragon Tooth; Key member of the General Staff Military Intelligence Department

Hobbies: Cold weapons

Intimacy: Eighty!

“Brother Song is actually a colonel? And he’s part of the Special Forces Dragon Tooth? Just the name Dragon Tooth sounds impressive, it must be very powerful! Wait, isn’t Zheng Doudou also in the Special Forces? But which one is stronger, the one from the field army or Brother Song?”

“Knowing Brother Song is good to me, I didn’t expect the intimacy to reach eighty. This means Brother Song is a trustworthy person. If it weren’t for the Official Chart, I would probably never have guessed that Brother Song, with such a prominent background, would be content to be the president of a Wushu Association at Jiangnan University.”

“Wait, could this be Brother Song’s cover? No, that doesn’t make sense. Brother Song is my master’s person, so if that’s the case, isn’t my master even more powerful? What kind of background does my master have? He can’t be a general, or maybe the captain of the Special Forces Dragon Tooth?”

Su Mu’s mind was racing, trying to digest the information he had just received. Song Shi, seeing his expression, frowned slightly and began to speculate.

Could Su Mu know my identity? Impossible, there’s no reason for it. Apart from Old Mei, even in Jiangnan Province, there are very few people who know my identity. Besides, if Su Mu knew, he would have known long ago. Since Old Mei hasn’t said anything, it’s absolutely impossible for him to know.

“Su Mu, what’s wrong with you?” Song Shi laughed and waved his hand.

“Brother Song, I’m not crazy.” Su Mu snapped out of his shock and glared.

“Not crazy? Your expression looks just like you’re crazy. Come on, since you’re back, let’s have a good sparring session. To be honest, without you, there’s no one I can practice with.” Song Shi laughed loudly.

“Brother Song, I think we should wait a bit. Come, help me carry this. I need to see my master. By the way, is my master inside?” Su Mu asked.

“Of course, your luck is really good. Old Mei just came back a few days ago and will leave soon. If you want to see him, you should hurry. Come, let me carry this.” Song Shi picked up the box given by Zheng Jinglei and walked into the depths of the bamboo grove.

“Old Mei, look who’s here?”

In the depths of the bamboo grove was a small courtyard, built in an ancient and elegant style. Although not large, it was exquisitely crafted. Especially next to the bamboo grove, it had a unique charm. But everyone at Jiangnan University knew that this courtyard was a forbidden area.

The courtyard was located deep in the bamboo grove, and the red brick walls separated the bamboo grove from the courtyard, making it impossible to enter. The university administration seemed to tacitly accept the existence of the courtyard, and no matter who was in charge, they never mentioned demolishing it, as if the courtyard was a taboo that could not be touched.

In fact, in the entire Jiangnan University, the number of people who could freely enter this courtyard was less than a handful, and Su Mu was one of them.

“Master!”

Su Mu looked at the old man sitting cross-legged in the courtyard with a calm expression and called out respectfully. His usually calm demeanor began to waver.

Su Mu’s Xingyi Quan was said to be learned from Song Shi, in the Wushu Association at Jiangnan University. In reality, his Xingyi Quan was entirely taught by this old man, who taught him step by step. Over four years of university, Su Mu, who followed the old man and diligently studied Xingyi Quan, had a deep affection for him.

And this old man was the Old Mei mentioned by Wu Qingsheng, Mei Zheng.

“About time, I thought you should come here.” Mei Zheng opened his eyes, glanced at Su Mu, and smiled.

“Master, I should have come to see you long ago.” Su Mu said as he walked over.

“Yes, you should have come to see me long ago, because if you had come earlier, you wouldn’t have had to stay in Heishan Town for so long.” Mei Zheng said surprisingly.

“Master, you’ve been watching me?” Su Mu was shocked.

“What? Surprised? Did you think that once you left my side, I wouldn’t know what you were doing?” Mei Zheng laughed loudly at Su Mu’s stunned expression.

“Master, I’ve let you down.” Su Mu said sheepishly.

“Let me down?” Mei Zheng said loudly, “If what you did is considered letting me down, then I wonder how many people in this world would have lost their faces long ago.”

“Master... I...” Su Mu was emotionally agitated.

“Sit down. Even if you hadn’t come, I would have had Song Shi bring you here. It’s time for us to have a good talk.” Mei Zheng said.

“Master, I’m listening.” Su Mu said respectfully.

“Old Mei, what should we do with this?” Song Shi lifted the box and said, “Should I help you get rid of it?”

“Nonsense! Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to? You’re not good enough to take my things. Quickly put it down and go where it’s cool.” Mei Zheng said loudly.

“Yes, Old Mei!” Song Shi laughed and put the box down, winked at Su Mu, and walked out of the courtyard.

“Master, I met Old Wu at lunch. He was with Senior Brother Zheng Jinglei, and this box of things is what he asked me to deliver to you. It’s just some cigarettes and alcohol.” Su Mu explained.

“Zheng Jinglei?” Mei Zheng’s lips curled into a mysterious smile as he glanced at the box and said calmly, “Su Mu, do you know why he didn’t come to deliver it himself and had you do it?”

“Master, I think Senior Brother was busy. He had to take Old Wu somewhere else.” Su Mu said.

“Busy?” Mei Zheng shook his head, “You’re wrong. Your senior brother does have some skills, but he’s too cunning. He likes to plan everything out before acting and considers every detail. I don’t like this kind of personality. Of course, I don’t dislike him as a person. In fact, apart from his personality, Zheng Jinglei is a decent guy.

He had you deliver the things to me because he was afraid I wouldn’t accept them. He knew that if you delivered them, I would definitely accept them. This kid is really clever. At lunch, Old Wu must have mentioned me, right? After that, did Zheng Jinglei’s attitude towards you change?”

“Master, it seems that’s what happened.” Su Mu recalled.

“Of course, there’s no such thing as a free lunch!” Mei Zheng said casually and then changed the topic, not intending to say more about Zheng Jinglei.

“Su Mu, when you chose to enter the political arena, I didn’t oppose it. I said I would give you a year to think it over. Now, tell me what you’ve learned in this year. What do you understand about the political life?”

If it were a year ago, before Su Mu graduated and entered the political arena, he would have said that the political arena was a sacred place, an institution for serving the people. But after a year of experience, he had a clear understanding of the political arena, a big melting pot.

Not only that, the official tactics transmitted by the Official Chart in his mind made Su Mu understand the political culture in great depth. Now, when Mei Zheng asked, he organized his thoughts and said, “Master, I know you want to hear the truth, so I won’t deceive you with empty words. Indeed, my time in the political arena has overturned my previous understanding. When people leave, the tea cools, and when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. These are just the simplest things.

In the political arena, for the sake of interests, even the best allies may choose to betray. Those who truly want to serve the people are often constrained by various rules. Some people spend their entire lives just drinking tea and reading newspapers. The gap between ideals and reality is always too great.”

Su Mu had never said these things to anyone before. Now, in front of Mei Zheng, he held nothing back. When he left Jiangnan University and went to Xingtang County, he was so full of enthusiasm, thinking that his only goal was to serve the people as an official, coming from a rural background.

However, the half-year of being put on ice in the county government office quickly extinguished Su Mu’s enthusiasm. Although he had not given up his ideals and ambitions, he had a new understanding of the political culture. If it weren’t for the unexpected acquisition of the Official Chart, Su Mu’s ambitions would have been in vain.

“Not bad, you’ve smoothed out your rough edges. You know that acting on impulse won’t solve problems. If you hadn’t understood these basic principles after a year, there would be no need for you to stay in the political arena.” Mei Zheng said casually.

“Do you know why I didn’t stop you from taking the civil service exam back then?”

“I don’t know.” Su Mu shook his head.

“It’s because I wanted people to know that my disciple, Mei Zheng, can not only fight but also write!” Mei Zheng said loudly, “The facts have proven that you haven’t disappointed me. Becoming a town mayor in just a year, such speed is unmatched even nationwide.”

“Master, you should know that my position as a town mayor is different from others. Heishan Town is extremely poor and difficult. If there were even a little bit of benefit, I’m sure others would be vying for it, and it wouldn’t be my turn to be the town mayor!” Su Mu said helplessly.

“Su Mu, you can’t have this mentality!” Mei Zheng said sternly, “Do you know? There are rich and poor places, but there are no rich and poor battlefields. In the political arena, even the smallest and poorest places are battlefields. These small battlefields may seem insignificant, but they are the most fundamental. If you want to compete on a larger battlefield, you must first adapt to these small battlefields. Treat each small battlefield as a life-and-death test. Only then can you steadily advance.”

Small battlefields? Large battlefields? Su Mu began to think deeply.

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