Chapter 975: No Regrets
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The Advanced Scholars observed him intently, but none approached him. They merely smiled and nodded from a distance.
By declining the Tian Family’s offer, he effectively severed his career prospects. His reputation would suffer greatly.
Furthermore, befriending him meant going against the powerful Tian Family, a risk no one was willing to take with their own future.
It was fortunate that they refrained from kicking him when he was down.
Most people regarded him as foolish. Ssecretly admired his courage, yet they questioned the value of his actions.
He should have been surrounded by admirers, greeted with laughter upon his arrival.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtInstead, he was shunned, receiving no acknowledgment or greetings.
She pondered on his emotions and whether he regretted his decision.
Shao Yunduan, however, harbored no regrets.
Regardless of others’ treatment, he remained the Primus, unmatched by anyone else.
Shao Yunduan chose not to engage in the commotion. He found a seat and patiently awaited his tea.
With no desires in her heart, she remained free from worries and concerns.
Soon, Lu Min and Gu Zhiyou arrived together, exchanging greetings with everyone before joining Shao Yunduan at his side.
“Brother Shao, why didn’t you wait for us?” one of them exclaimed.
“Yeah, we went to Brother Shao’s hand discovered he had already left!” another added.
Shao Yunduan smiled. “I apologize, it’s my fault. I will make it up to you, I promise.”
The three of them exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
“Of course!”
“We won’t stand on ceremony with you, Brother Shao!”
They then shifted their conversation to another topic.
Shao Yunduan hadn’t invited them to accompany him because he didn’t want to trouble them. They understood that their previous comments had made their position clear.
Shao Yunduan felt grateful; their loyalty hadn’t been in vain.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLu Min and Gu Zhiyou didn’t consider it a big deal. They hailed from the splace as Shao Yunduan and had always shared a good relationship. Even if the Tian Family held a grudge and severed ties with Shao Yunduan, they wouldn’t let it affect their friendship.
If the Tian Family wasn’t narrow-minded, they wouldn’t mind continuing to spend twith Shao Yunduan.
After all, they were friends!
So they decided to be open and candid as always, to avoid unnecessary complications.
Gradually, all the Advanced Scholars arrived, including the second and third place winners, whose treatment stood in stark contrast to Shao Yunduan’s as the Primus.
As the runner-up and third-place winner entered, they received an abundance of flattery and warm greetings.
However, both individuals were over 40 years old, with half of their hair already gray. They didn’t possess the slevel of attractiveness as Shao Yunduan. Even though they received flattery from the crowd, a sense of regret lingered within them.
Officer Tian and the other esteemed adults arrived shortly after. The Advanced Scholars held their breath and respectfully greeted them.
Many eyes shifted towards Shao Yunduan.
Remaining composed, Shao Yunduan greeted everyone without distinction.