Chapter 441: I Really Don't Count as a Scumbag

"Perhaps men are always greedy, but as parents, we cannot bear for Huo Wu to continue being with a man who broke up with her and, what's more, likes many people at the same time..."

Huo Yanhong looked at Qin Jian and said earnestly: "Therefore, this match is not just about seeking justice; it is also us, as a couple, wanting to tell you that no matter how strong you are or how vast your influence is, we will not allow Huo Wu to continue entangling herself with you."

A father-in-law and mother-in-law playing the role of the pair-breaking stick...

Qin Jian tightened his grip on the spear in his hand: "Two... seniors, may I ask, is it that Huo Wu herself is unwilling, or that you do not allow it?"

Before Huo Yanhong could speak, Huo Guanglie flicked his sleeves: "In matters like this, we as parents will naturally act as gatekeepers. Even if she likes you no matter what, we will not hand her over to a scumbag."

"Comforting..."

Without knowing when, Shui Bing'er and Hu Liena had already quietly walked into the crowd of watching students, looking at the three people confronting each other before them.

The little fox narrowed her eyes with a smile: "Finally someone is stopping him; it really is a scene that is pleasing to the eye..."

The little phoenix glanced at her: "As long as Huo Wu herself is willing, what does it matter if her parents object?"

"Two people wanting to be together forever is not just a matter between them, is it? It is a matter of two families or even two factions. If Qin Jian cannot gain the approval of the Dean and Vice Dean of Blazing Academy, I believe it must be full of difficulties for him to be with that... Huo Wu," Hu Liena said, feeling her small hand in a leisurely manner.

Shui Bing'er smoothed her hair: "I actually think that whether or not to be together is a matter for two people. Whether it is good or bad is also for them to decide; it shouldn't be kidnapped by the opinions of others."

"A matter for two people, huh..."

Hu Liena suddenly thought of her Pope teacher, and then felt an incomparable headache.

If the elders also want to snatch people away, then it would be even more troublesome; how could it be a matter for just two people...

"I have never felt that I am a scumbag..."

At this moment, Qin Jian in the arena spoke, also attracting everyone's attention.

The little fox and the little phoenix pricked up their ears at the same time, both wanting to hear how Qin Jian intended to defend himself.

"Two seniors, I would like to ask you, what kind of person counts as a scumbag? Is it liking multiple girls at the same time? Or... abandoning someone after starting a relationship?" Qin Jian asked with a calm gaze.

This question stumped many people, and even behind the crowd, a fiery red figure on a high building was somewhat dazed.

Liking multiple people does not seem to be rare in the Dalu. Although many girls hope to choose one person to grow old with, those most outstanding men are often unable to be possessed by just one person.

Whether to choose to be a fraction of an outstanding man, or to choose to be the entirety of an ordinary man, is just a choice; it seems to have nothing to do with being a scumbag or not.

Huo Guanglie and Huo Yanhong seemed to have thought of this point too. The two looked at each other, and Huo Guanglie said: "Naturally, it is one who abandons someone after starting a relationship."

Qin Jian smiled immediately: "Although I broke up with Huo Wu, that was a decision made by both of us. It was not me abandoning her, nor was it that she didn't like me anymore; it was just because we both needed time."

He looked around, seemingly wanting to find that familiar fiery red figure, but did not discover it.

"Five years have passed, and now I am very certain that I cannot let her go. So I think this should not count as abandoning someone, and I should not count as a scumbag," Qin Jian continued.

The little fox's face turned green again...

Huo Guanglie, however, did not let Qin Jian off easily: "Fine, even if you can't be called a scumbag, I still don't think you are a good match. Our Huo Wu is very outstanding; there is no need for her to be with other women because of you. We will not approve of this."

"When it comes down to it, it's just that I am not yet strong enough to make you convinced..."

Qin Jian slowly tightened his grip on the Silver Dragon Spear.

This is reality. If he were strong enough to reach the peak level of the Dalu, and he and Huo Wu were truly in love, then these two before him would certainly not block them again.

It is just that although he has many titles now, he still has not truly shocked the world, nor has he been able to make them truly awe-struck, which is why this scene is happening before him.

Likewise, he is destined to be tied to these girls in the future, but each of them is so outstanding that living in harmony is almost a fantasy.

The only solution is also for him to be strong enough—strong enough that even if they were to stir up trouble in secret, they would consciously shrink back within an appropriate range, not to the point of truly tearing off the mask.

And his current strength is still far from that; at the very least, Bibi Dong and Na'er are probably not people he can handle...

"Two... seniors, if I win, how about you marry Huo Wu to me?"

Qin Jian suddenly spoke in a loud voice, and the words he said almost made Huo Wu, who was observing in secret, fall off the rooftop.

This, this, this... he's proposing just like that?!

The little fox's head went blank, and the next moment she almost lost her sanity.

"Calm down! Calm down!"

Shui Bing'er pressed down on her firmly: "Whatever the matter is, wait until you settle accounts with him in private. In public, do not damage a man's face!"

The murderous aura all over the little fox stalled, and her reason recovered slightly.

She knew that Shui Bing'er's reminder was very timely; creatures like men generally care very much about their face.

At home, he can apologize to you with lowered head, can kneel on washboards, kneel on ants, or kneel on durians, but if you make him lose face outside, then perhaps a slap will come down...

"Don't even think..."

The rather hot-tempered Huo Guanglie subconsciously wanted to refuse, but was pulled by Huo Yanhong.

His words paused slightly, and then he looked at Huo Yanhong again before turning back to say: "If you can truly defeat our students and then defeat us as a couple, then, regarding the matter between you and Huo Wu in the future, we will respect your own choices and no longer hold prejudices against you."

"Phew..."

Qin Jian breathed a slight sigh of relief, the corners of his mouth lifting: "Then it's a deal."

Huo Wu's foster parents are still quite easy to deal with. After all, this is a fantasy world; as long as you are strong enough, people will naturally change their views of you. If you are strong, it is acceptable even if you like many people.

Mmm... actually, it was the same in his past life; it's just that one is open and aboveboard, while the other still needs a fig leaf.

If he wins and makes the Huo Guanglie couple stop interfering, then the matter of feelings will return to the two people themselves; this is the best result.

No matter which world it is, what is most feared are parents who force you to do things under the banner of "doing it for your own good," because many times, they are just self-righteous and unaware of it.

The heart is good, but the resulting outcome is bad. In the end, who should be blamed? Can one sentence of "I was doing it for your own good back then" absolve one of all blame?

"As one drinks water, one knows whether it is cold or warm"—how many people truly understand this saying?

Qin Jian shook his head slightly, no longer thinking about these messy things.

He slowly raised the Dragon Spear in his hand.

The onlookers watching the show began to retreat, making space for them.

No matter what, he will grasp everything in this life within his own hands and break through all those damn shackles.

(End of chapter)