"It's normal; after all, he is a freshman. His foundation isn't deep enough. Once he graduates from Long Pan, Imperial Capital University will let him fully flex his muscles."
"It's a pity we have to wait another year. Otherwise, I've heard his business reform plan is quite interesting—they've already started the store. Now that they've lost, I guess it will be shut down."
"What? The store will be closed if they lose? That won't do; I'll have to go and support them..."
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While Master Wu was being desperately held back by four people from interfering, the members of the 'Student Council' and the 'Chess and Card Club' had already encountered each other.
In contrast to the latter's nearly square-shaped team, the former were arrayed in two rows in front of the teaching building, stretching out like a long dragon.
At a glance, it looked as if an invisible red carpet lay between them, and only by passing through the layers of guards could one face the king seated in the palace.