Full-Level Fierce Person-Chapter 66 Pressure Application
66: Pressure Application
66: Pressure Application
“Determined to win?!”
So that was it, the position of Archery Instructor was a lucrative post, one that affected too many interests.
The Dong Family had been eyeing this juicy piece of meat, thinking it was a sure thing, but they hadn’t expected Fang Zhixing to suddenly emerge out of nowhere.
The duck that was ready to be eaten had actually flown away!
Having Fang Zhixing disrupt their plans, how could the people of the Dong Family let it go so easily?
Moreover, Luo Kezhao was completely on the Dong Family’s side, their interests were highly tied together, advancing and retreating as one.
Once he had clarified the various interests involved, everything suddenly became clear.
No wonder Luo Kezhao repeatedly picked on Fang Zhixing, nitpicking over trivial matters.
It turned out that Fang Zhixing had inadvertently touched their cake.
What they didn’t know, however, was that Fang Zhixing didn’t harbor much ambition for the position of Archery Instructor.
His goal was to obtain the subsequent Cultivation Technique of “Iron Mountain Skill”; that was the real matter at hand.
Becoming the Archery Instructor was purely accidental.
Therefore, Fang Zhixing gave a wry smile, spread his hands, and said, “This sure is troublesome.
If I win, the second son will definitely be unhappy.
He will certainly give me trouble in the future, making things difficult for me.
Had I known, I would have simply conceded the match.”
Lu Anfu patted Fang Zhixing on the shoulder and chuckled, “Brother, you need to think carefully about how to handle this matter.
The ins and outs…”
Before he could finish, Lu Anfu suddenly stopped.
They saw the butler Wen Yuwen stride out of the door and come directly to the two of them.
Wen Yuwen glanced at Fang Zhixing, then gave a bow to Lu Anfu, smiling, “Hall Master Lu, the second son has asked me to bring you a message.”
Lu Anfu’s smile faded, and he replied solemnly, “Go ahead.”
Wen Yuwen slowly said, “The second son says that to prevent Instructor Fang from being distracted and to ensure he gives his all in the upcoming competition, please hand over the subsequent Cultivation Technique of ‘Iron Mountain Skill’ to Instructor Fang after ten days.”
As soon as these words came out!
Lu Anfu’s face twitched, and his expression immediately became complicated.
Fang Zhixing kept his composure, but a storm surged in his heart.
Wen Yuwen continued, “Hall Master Lu, the second son also said that the master only asked you to transmit the technique to Instructor Fang but did not specify when to do it, so delaying it by ten days or half a month shouldn’t be a problem, right?”
Lu Anfu responded with a wry smile, “The second son’s words make sense.”
Then, Lu Anfu patted Fang Zhixing on the shoulder again and sighed lightly, “Brother, you’re on your own now.”
He turned and left.
Wen Yuwen glanced at Fang Zhixing again, then silently turned back into the house.
In the chilly night, Fang Zhixing stood in front of the gate, surrounded by two stone lions.
Their mouths were wide open, appearing somewhat fierce as if ready to devour someone.
“Hahaha~”
Suddenly, a bout of wild laughter penetrated Fang Zhixing’s mind.
Xigou lay on the ground, rolling over and over, laughing so hard he was rolling around.
“Fang Zhixing, you got beaten at your own game!”
Having seen and heard everything, Xigou couldn’t help but kick up his legs in the air in sheer merriment, taking pleasure in Fang Zhixing’s misfortune.
He mocked, “I knew it wouldn’t be that simple.
With your luck, even drinking cold water might lodge in your teeth.”
Fang Zhixing looked up at the sky, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, he said indifferently, “What are you laughing at?
I feel like this is getting more and more interesting.”
Xigou was taken aback for a moment, got up, blinked, and asked, “What’s so interesting about it?”
Fang Zhixing sneered in response, “Do you know what the biggest taboo in the workplace is?”
Xigou wouldn’t know; he had never had a proper job.
Fang Zhixing explained earnestly, “As a subordinate, you must never question your leader’s authority.
Even if the leader is wrong, you have to think they are right and firmly show your support.
Likewise, as a leader, you can never let your authority be shaken.”
Xigou despised these ridiculous unwritten rules of the workplace and said disparagingly, “Speak human.”
Fang Zhixing carefully said, “I was directly appointed as Archery Instructor by the County Magistrate Luo Peiyun himself, and it was officially announced.
Yet, before I’ve even warmed my seat, there are already people openly questioning Luo Peiyun’s decision, even wanting to use some tricks to force me into submission, to drive me off.
Isn’t this slapping Luo Peiyun in the face?”
Xigou hesitated, “But, the person doing this is Luo Peiyun’s own son.”
Fang Zhixing let out a cold chuckle, “In front of power, what is kinship?
Luo Kezhao brazenly challenging his father’s authority is a grave taboo!”
Xigou, unconvinced, challenged him, “If it’s as you say, why didn’t Luo Peiyun stop Luo Kezhao from acting recklessly?”
“Are you blind, how did he not stop him?”
Fang Zhixing scoffed.
Xigou glared and exclaimed, “Who is blind?
I watched from start to finish, when did Luo Peiyun ever stop Luo Kezhao?”
Fang Zhixing calmly said, “Tonight, at this banquet, do you know what I’m most looking forward to?
I really want to know if the Archers have been assigned under the command of Luo Kezhao, the Infantry Commander.
I want to know if I’m the second in command, or the third.
However, Luo Peiyun hasn’t mentioned a word from start to finish; the answer is obvious, the Archers are an independent unit, not under Luo Kezhao’s control.
In the future, Ding Zhigang, Luo Kezhao, and I will be peers!
Think about it, why would Luo Peiyun do this?”
Xigou was startled, smacking his tongue, “Are you saying there’s a rift between father and son?”
Fang Zhixing replied, “It’s hard to say if there’s a rift, but it’s clear that Luo Peiyun is dissatisfied with this son and does not wish to give him more power.”
Xigou suddenly realized, baring his teeth, “If that’s the case, why did Luo Peiyun still agree to have you and the Dong Family compete?”
Fang Zhixing said carefully, “This is called strategy, Luo Peiyun is not some simpleton like Luo Kegong.
If I’m not mistaken, this must have started because the Dong Family has overreached, which has displeased Luo Peiyun; he likely wants to take this chance to put the Dong Family in their place.”
Xigou felt like his brain couldn’t keep up anymore.
Fang Zhixing’s expression lightened, and he laughed, “Humph, I was personally chosen by Lord County Magistrate, I’m afraid it would be difficult for me to lose this game even if I wanted to.”
Xigou listened carefully, momentarily lost for words, and lifted his dog’s head.
He saw Fang Zhixing turn and walk into the gate, under the sparkling stars that seemed to twinkle just for him.
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At the same moment, Luo Kezhao entered the second wife’s room.
The second wife, Dong Mingxuan, and Dong Xianrong were waiting for him to return.
“My son, how did it go?” the second wife asked.
Luo Kezhao sat down, clicking his tongue, “Well, you mustn’t say, that Fang Zhixing does have some skills, not only eloquent, but also quite bold, he wasn’t intimidated by me.”
The second wife and the Dong family fathers and sons couldn’t help but exchange glances.
“But, he’s still too green, he fell right into my trap!”
Luo Kezhao suddenly burst into loud laughter.
Dong Xianrong’s heart leapt with joy, invigorated, “Cousin, what strategy did you use?”
Luo Kezhao, smug and pleased, began to narrate.
After listening, Dong Mingxuan clapped his hands in elation, “Brilliant strategy!
Forcing Fang Zhixing into a public competition with your cousin, and as long as he loses, he’ll have to give up the position of Archery Instructor, and no one can say anything about it.”
The second wife was overjoyed and asked, “Ten against ten, can we definitely win?”
Dong Mingxuan chuckled with flying colors, “This is actually very simple.”
He turned to his son, Dong Xianrong, “Tonight, go find that temporary Instructor Gao Daxing, have him help you pick the best ten men from those three hundred Archers.”
Dong Xianrong understood instantly, excited, “Dad, great idea!
My ten men will be the best, we’ll win for sure!”
Luo Kezhao waved his hand, “It’s not necessarily a sure win, don’t underestimate that Fang Zhixing, he’s got real talent.”
Dong Mingxuan laughed, “No matter, no matter how skilled he is, I have a way to make him lose.”
Luo Kezhao made a sound of interest, pricked up his ears, and laughed, “Uncle, what brilliant method do you have?”
Dong Mingxuan laughed, “Those three hundred Archers from the barracks are all locals, well-known.
No matter which ten men Fang Zhixing chooses, hmm hmm, just a bit of money can bribe them to obey my orders, in the competition they’ll intentionally slack off, compete half-heartedly, guaranteeing Fang Zhixing’s sure loss.”
“Brilliant!
Truly brilliant!”
Luo Kezhao, as if suddenly enlightened, exclaimed in admiration and sneered, “If there’s someone who doesn’t know better and doesn’t comply, tell me, I’ll send someone to break his legs or kidnap his family.
With threats and bribes, let’s see who dares to help Fang Zhixing then.”
Dong Mingxuan laughed heartily, “That won’t be necessary, with money one can make the devil turn the millstone, no one will go against money.”
