Fool the One to Save the Two

Shen Guang was about to say that he was only joking when he was interrupted.

"Uncle is just… Huh? What did you say?"

The word 'sure' entered through one ear and left through the other. He did not even dare to entertain the notion.

Huo Jinyan looked up and met Shen Guang's eyes.

Shen Guang was stunned. The gaze in his eyes seemed genuine.

"…"

Now, he was the one who wanted to refuse.

…

After Huo Jinyan left, Meng Qian came over.

"Third Brother, what did you say to Jinyan? Why did you drive him away? Did you scold him?"

Shen Guang did not answer as he looked in the direction Huo Jinyan left.

"We were just joking. You really asked him?"

As Meng Qian was speaking, Shen Guang said mildly, "He agreed."

Meng Qian was still saying something and could not respond for a moment.

"Huh, what? He agreed to what?"

Meng Qian was still at a loss until Shen Guang turned around and met his eyes.

"…"

"Huh?! He agreed?!"

He suddenly raised his voice and bolted upright.

The banquet hall fell silent.

Zhou Ke was startled by him. She quickly made an apology to the people around her, so as to let everyone continue eating, drinking, and carousing.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Zhou Ke knew that her husband was not the jumpy sort of person, so she quickly walked over and asked.

Not only was Meng Qian in shock, he also could not seem to grasp the situation.

Why would he agree to come to this place to be a teacher?

A special interest?

Could it be…

"Is the Huo family going to collapse?"

Zhou Ke was shocked by his last sentence and quickly covered his mouth.

"What nonsense are you spouting?! What if Jinyan hears you cursing the Huo family like this?"

She looked around everywhere, but did not see Huo Jinyan.

"Jinyan's left?"

Shen Guang had already regained his senses. "Yes, he has something on and left first. He saw that you were busy, so he asked me to let you know."

Zhou Ke nodded and turned to look at Meng Qian. "What's wrong, what are you muttering about?"

Meng Qian looked at her and hesitated. "I'll tell you in a few days."

Zhou Ke eyed him suspiciously but did not inquire further. There were still many guests; she left after a few words.

Shen Guang looked at him, "Your joke's getting out of hand."

Meng Qian glared at him in exasperation. "How would I know you would really ask him? And the crux is that he actually agreed! Do you think it's possible…"

Shen Guang: "Impossible. If it were someone else they might be excused for being drunk, but Huo Jinyan is the sort who would keep his word even after a drop too much; not to mention, he was very sober just now."

Meng Qian: "…What should I do? If Old Master Huo finds out that his grandson is coming here to teach because of my joke, will he tear me to pieces?!"

Shen Guangyi looked at him leisurely. "I can't deny that possibility."

Meng Qian: "…"

"You're the one who brought up the question! Don't try to shirk responsibility! If you dare tell on me I'll tell on you too!"

Shen Guang: "… What if they ask me about it? No, they'll definitely ask about it. It's no secret that I'm the principal of No. 1 High School, so if Huo Jinyan comes to my school to be a teacher he has to have gone through me…"

The more Shen Guang spoke, the more he felt that he was in deep trouble.

Meng Qian: "How about this? Just say that he asked for it himself and you agreed because you couldn't dissuade him."

Shen Guang: "… If Huo Jinyan were to make such a request, he must have been hit in the head before he came."

Meng Qian: "He must really have been hit in the head if he actually agreed to it! We have to corroborate our story! If we fool him, the both of us will survive!"

Shen Guang thought for two seconds. "Deal!"