Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 258 - 257: Withdraw from the Academy Immediately and Return to Yun’an City with Me
Ever since the Academy’s grand competition, the relationship between Shen Han and the Shen Family had become widely known.
The Shen Family’s partiality is now a well-known fact.
For Shen Lingyong to approach him with such an attitude, he was surely not bringing any good news.
If the Shen Family wanted to mend relations with him, they wouldn’t send him with such an attitude.
Another day passed, and seeing Shen Han still hadn’t come looking for him, Shen Lingyong once again arrived at the gates of Tianyi Academy.
Compared to Shen Lingsheng, Shen Lingyong was much more flamboyant.
His way of speaking was very straightforward, seemingly unbothered.
Causing a commotion at the Academy these two days, he didn’t even consider if it was disgraceful.
With today’s ruckus, Shen Han no longer avoided him.
He walked alone toward the gates of Tianyi Academy.
The Dean was watching secretly, protecting him.
Nowadays, Tianyi Academy had become increasingly strict about its gatekeeping.
The students of the Academy had no issues with this.
Walking toward the gate, Shen Han saw from afar a Guard pulling at a man.
The man’s appearance bore some resemblance to Shen Lingsheng, so he must be the second uncle of the Shen Family, Shen Lingyong.
Getting close to the gates of the Academy, Shen Han stood right in front of Shen Lingyong, yet he still did not recognize Shen Han.
He really had no impression of Shen Han, nor had he paid any attention to Shen Han while at Shen Mansion.
"Second Uncle."
As always, Shen Han maintained his decorum in public.
Upon hearing Shen Han call him Second Uncle, Shen Lingyong casually glanced at Shen Han.
He scrutinized him up and down, a trace of contempt curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Looking quite the part but since coming to the Capital City, you’ve not conducted yourself, have you?"
Shen Lingyong’s first words were mocking and insulting.
In terms of speech, he was undoubtedly the most vulgar.
Even Luo Zuchen’s mouth seemed cleaner than his.
Frowning, Shen Han had not yet spoken when Shen Lingyong interrupted.
"I hear that as an unfilial son, you have become quite arrogant?
The elders of the Shen Family mean nothing to you now, do they?"
Shen Han took a small step back: "Why does Second Uncle say this?
In meeting the elders of the Shen Family, I have always conducted myself with propriety.
Does Second Uncle have any basis for such words?"
Hearing this, Shen Lingyong sneered in contempt.
"Spare me the nonsense; I’m not interested.
As your Second Uncle, all I know is you have become very disobedient.
It’s like the family’s elders can’t command you anymore."
From the start of the conversation till now, Shen Han felt he had gradually understood this Second Uncle of his from the Shen Family.
He seemed overly confident, thinking that a few reproaches could easily crumble him.
Thinking that, being his Second Uncle from the Shen Family, Shen Han should be blindly obedient.
Shen Han continued to salute: "Second Uncle, your words lack any foundation; I always respond to the family’s summons.
"You respond?
Then why, when asked to return to Yun’an City, do you refuse?
Finding excuses to fool them might work, but fooling me, Shen Lingyong, is futile."
Seizing Shen Han’s line, Shen Lingyong chased after it.
Perhaps he thought that by doing so, he could render Shen Han speechless and downcast.
"To answer Second Uncle, my reasons are not excuses; indeed, I am studying at Tianyi Academy.
According to Great Wei’s customs, students return home every three years.
Furthermore, my studies are truly engrossing and difficult to put aside for family matters during this period."
Shen Lingyong sneered once more upon hearing this: "Difficult to attend to family matters?
Then why pursue studies at all?
Just stop; all that knowledge you’re acquiring will be wasted.
If learning doesn’t bring honor to the family, what’s the point?
While it’s still early, go handle your withdrawal from the Academy and come back to Yun’an City with me."
This commanding tone was overly confident.
"Second Uncle, I study for the nation first, and then for the family.
This knowledge is not just for the Shen Family, but also for Great Wei."
The two of them stood at the gates of Tianyi Academy.
Shen Han’s voice was loud enough for passersby to hear, causing many to stop and watch.
"Second Uncle learned many skills and became a General for Great Wei; isn’t that the same principle?"
Facing Shen Han’s probing question, Shen Lingyong seemed indifferent.
His response was very nonchalant.
"Don’t talk to me about these things; if not for the prosperity of the Shen Family, who would want to lead troops?
I’m telling you, return to Yun’an City with me today.
Other elders in the family might try to persuade you kindly.
But I, Shen Lingyong, am not that patient.
I’ll give you the afternoon to pack up; if you dawdle any longer, don’t force me to slap you." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
Shen Lingyong spoke with such conviction, as if his words were iron-clad.
Yet Shen Han remained as calm as ever, not letting Shen Lingyong’s words disturb his temperament.
"Second Uncle, according to the customs of Great Wei, during the three-year study period, returning home is not expected.
I have been away for less than six months; customarily, I can continue my studies."
"Nonsense customs. You’ve been out for a while, and now your mouth is full of nonsense.
If you keep spewing this nonsense in front of me, I’m Shen Lingyong, and I won’t be satisfied until I slap you."
After speaking, Shen Lingyong paused, seemingly recalling something, and continued.
"Additionally, the future heir of the Shen Family is Ye’Er, your cousin Shen Ye.
Don’t entertain unrealistic ideas; you are not fated to inherit the Shen Family.
Once you return to Yun’an City, diligently manage household affairs.
In the future, assist your elder brother well.
Our Shen Family mustn’t emulate the Imperial Family, quarreling over succession, causing chaos.
This only leads to further decline of the family.
Since it’s long been decided that Shen Ye will inherit the family, don’t contend it, understand?"
Seeing Shen Lingyong speaking so insistently, Shen Han’s expression grew slightly chilly.
"I, Shen Han, was born in Great Wei, raised by its customs.
All I know is to act righteously in both word and deed.
My every word and action adhere to the divinely bestowed customs of Great Wei.
During the three-year study period, it’s truly inappropriate to return home."
"I see this unfilial son hasn’t been slapped enough.
The family’s elders are ordering you, commanding you to return home; it’s not a discussion."
Shen Lingyong said coldly, as if issuing a final ultimatum.
But Shen Han was not going to yield so easily.
Seeing Shen Han still trying to speak, Shen Lingyong’s face grew cold, and he attempted to slap Shen Han.
But before he could get close, he felt like his hand hit an iron wall.
He was being protected by a formidable force.
"Not bad, not bad, a little progress.
Seems I, your Second Uncle, can’t even beat you now.
Impressive, impressive indeed~"
Shen Lingyong chuckled mockingly, continuing to speak as he laughed.
In his gaze, however, was a hint of vicious intent, wanting to act ruthlessly, yet cautious.
"It seems you’re determined to oppose the Shen Family. Fine, very well."
