Throughout the entire process, Shen Han remained as calm as ever.

There was no sign of impatience.

In contrast, Su Jinyu was so angry that her delicate eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and it was even evident that she was somewhat anxious.

"Your tongue is like a serpent's; all you know is to spout such nonsense and sophistry. No wonder the Shen Family despises you so much."

Shen Han raised his eyes to look at her: "A person lives in this world, and in every word and action, they cannot escape the principle of reason.

Miss Su criticizes me with such words, but where is the reason in that?

Every word I said just now was based on logic as dictated by Miss Su herself.

Why is it?

These principles can be used to accuse me but cannot be used to restrain Miss Su?"

As he spoke, Shen Han had already stood up, his expression growing more serious.

"The so-called willingness to contribute to the family, to do one's utmost for the family, are, for Miss Su, merely empty words, a slogan.

Because Miss Su knows very well that the Su Family will never sacrifice you, nor will they let you bear such grievances.

You will never end up in a miserable situation.

That is why you have the confidence to say these things.

When you are genuinely called upon to give, it is only when you are asked to say a few conciliatory words that you, Miss Su, already feel aggrieved.

The ancestors said that the whip hurts only when it falls on oneself.

In the future, Miss Su, please don't be generous at others' expense. If you truly want to contribute, you can do it yourself."

After finishing his speech, Shen Han took a step back and saluted Su Zhensheng.

"Mr. Su, there have been some unpleasant matters today, and I must respectfully take my leave as a student."

Seeing Shen Han stand up, Su Zhensheng frowned even more and shot a glare at Su Jinyu.

"In this generation of the Shen Family, it is Shen Ye who should be focused on being nurtured.

Only Brother Ye can lead the Shen Family further.

As a younger member of the Shen Family, should you not contribute to Brother Ye?"

"Why should I contribute for him?

Why should I, Shen Han, end up with a terrible outcome?

Why is it not Shen Ye who faces all of this?"

As he said these words, Shen Han's tone was extraordinarily indifferent.

Yet, Su Jinyu looked at Shen Han proudly.

"Why?

Because Brother Ye is more outstanding than you, his talent and potential are greater than yours.

Don't mention Brother Ye; even compared to me, there's a significant gap.

To put it simply, can you withstand a single strike from me?"

Upon these words, Su Zhensheng slammed the table fiercely.

"Enough!"

Today, Su Jinyu ignored Su Zhensheng's advice.

"Father, with a person like this, our Su Family truly has no need to associate...

A person like this can't even take one strike from me, yet they wish to compete with Brother Ye."

Hearing this, Shen Han turned his head to look at Su Jinyu: "Unless you try, how would you know that I can't withstand it?"

Not waiting for Su Jinyu to reply, Su Zhensheng's expression grew even more serious: "I don't want to hear you say this anymore."

Though she could sense Su Zhensheng's anger, Su Jinyu added:

"I just don't want our Su Family to align with someone like this..."

Hearing this, Su Zhensheng could no longer hold back: "Then with whom should our Su Family align, the Shen Family who would bleed us dry?"

"Father, why do you even think like this, our Su Family has always had friendly relations with the Shen Family..."

Even Su Hongrong, who had remained silent, seemed unable to bear it any longer.

"Little sister, the relationships between families are sometimes not as simple as you think.

The Shen Family isn't as good as you imagine.

Listen to our father; we would never harm you."

Her usually affectionate second brother even spoke to her this way today.

Seeing this, Shen Han no longer wished to stay here. After once again expressing his desire to leave, he walked towards the courtyard gate.

Su Zhensheng turned back to glance at Su Jinyu.

Hesitating for a moment, he still decided to follow.

At the doorway, Su Zhensheng caught up to Shen Han with a quickened pace.

"I had hoped to ease the tension, but didn't expect it to turn out like this.

It's difficult being a father, forgive me for the embarrassment..."

Whether he was pretending or truly weary, Shen Han looked at Su Zhensheng beside him and felt he seemed a bit dejected.

"Mr. Su, you needn't try to win me over, I'm merely a young junior.

Whatever decision the Yun Family makes, I, as a youngster, have no say in it.

There's no need to waste your time on me."

Shen Han bowed politely, trying to console Su Zhensheng.

Upon hearing this, Su Zhensheng laughed a few times, inviting Shen Han for a leisurely chat.

"Do you think we are trying to win you over just to establish good relations with the Yun Family?"

"Isn't that so..."

Su Zhensheng shook his head directly.

"To say there's no reason involving the Yun Family would be false, naturally, there is.

But when I first met you, this young man, I actually didn't know your identity.

Until you told me your name, only then did I recall, isn't Shen Han the younger generation from the Shen Family...

In our ways of handling things, you and I are quite similar, preferring to proceed with caution, step by step.

At the same time, your temperament is relatively stable, not impatient or arrogant.

To be honest, even without the Yun Family connection, I would still want to establish good ties between you and our Su Family.

In the future, our Su Family will support you in entering the court, allowing the Su Family to take a step forward in the court..."

Su Zhensheng spoke sincerely, and his words conveyed earnestness.

However, Shen Han still harbored a degree of caution regarding this.

"Thank you, Mr. Su, for your kind intentions, but Shen Han is just an ordinary student and not capable of stepping onto the political stage yet.

I may end up disappointing these expectations."

Shen Han spoke politely.

Having experienced much in the world, Su Zhensheng naturally heard the underlying message.

"I know, our Su Family gets along well with the Shen Family, and you still have concerns.

But I can truthfully tell you, I, Su Zhensheng, do not trust the Shen Family now.

Regarding the pill matter with the Yun Family, the Shen Family clearly knew long ago yet kept it from us...

To hell with good relations..."

At the last sentence, Su Zhensheng injected a hint of irony into his words.

The conversation was quite disastrous, but this segment of dialogue felt somewhat worthwhile to Su Zhensheng.

At least, that was his own feeling.

Returning to Tianyi Academy, Shen Han immediately went to meet with Mr. Zhong Nan.

He recounted his experiences to Mr. Zhong Nan.

"For the Su Family to stand strong in Great Wei for such a long time, they must possess some capabilities. At the very least, Su Zhensheng can see your potential.

However, whether the Su Family's intentions are genuine remains to be seen.

Furthermore, the Shen and Su Families have indeed maintained good relations for many years..."

...

Rain Listening Pavilion.

Su Jinyu was huddled in her boudoir, looking through the window, the plants in the courtyard brimming with vitality under the spring sun, emerging from the soil, sprouting new buds.

They seemed to urge her to break free from her shackles for rebirth.

"Qingcao, bring paper and pen."

Upon hearing Su Jinyu's words, the maid Qingcao immediately prepared paper and pen.

With a jade hand holding the pen, the pen tip slid across the Chengxin paper.

Laid upon it was a letter of challenge...

When the maid Qingcao saw the words, her complexion changed dramatically.

"Miss, if the master finds out..."

Yet Su Jinyu's face carried a hint of desperate intent.

"Deliver it to Shen Han and make the contents of the letter public.

If he claims he can withstand my sword, then let him try."

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