The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

Chapter 138: Inviting a Thief into a Trap

Lü Menzhong was bewildered. He glanced sideways at Chen Zigui, then at Zhao Xiaojing, muttering to himself, "What's going on here? What's this kid up to?" He coughed dryly and asked with forced composure, "Young man, are you serious? We're all rough around the bush. Don't beat around the bush with us."

Zhao Xiaojing smiled faintly and said, "Master Lu, look at what you're saying. Who is our Dean? He's known for his eagerness to help others and his word is his bond! Now that he's spoken, how can it be false? You can rest assured!"

Chen Zigui observed Lu Menzhong's reaction calmly. Although he said he didn't believe it, there was a hint of imperceptible greed in his eyes. He sneered in his heart. This Lu Menzhong was indeed an insatiable person. It seemed that his move was right.

"Master Lu, this Buyue Gorge is not a place to stay for long. You have made such a big noise this time, and the people from Zhaoyin Academy and Han Zhengxian are all watching you!" Zhao Xiaojing lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "But don't worry, our dean has already made arrangements to ensure your safe departure, and... " He deliberately paused, observing Lu Menzhong's expression.

Lü Menzhong really took the bait. He asked anxiously, "And what? Little brother, don't keep me in suspense. Just say what you want to say!"

Zhao Xiaojing pretended to be mysterious and leaned close to Lu Menzhong's ear, whispering, "Furthermore, our dean has prepared a generous gift for you all, to ensure that you will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of your lives!"

When Lu Menzhong heard this, his eyes lit up and his breathing quickened. He rubbed his hands and asked impatiently, "What's the big gift? Little brother, tell me quickly!"

Zhao Xiaojing deliberately whetted his appetite and said slowly, "This is a secret and cannot be revealed easily. However, I can tell you that this gift will definitely satisfy you. I guarantee it will be a hundred times more generous than what you got this time!"

Lu Menzhong had already been dazzled by the bright prospects described by Zhao Xiaojing. He no longer had the mind to doubt whether it was true or not. His mind was full of gold, silver, treasures, beautiful women and mansions.

Seeing the time was right, Chen Zigui stood up and said to Lü Menzhong, "Master Lü, there's no time to lose. You should leave as soon as possible. Xiaojing, you will personally escort Master Lü and the others into the city and settle them in a safe house."

"Yes, Master!" Zhao Xiaojing accepted the order and turned to Lu Menzhong and said, "Master Lu, please come in!"

Although Lu Menzhong still had some doubts in his heart, when he thought of the "great gift" promised by Zhao Xiaojing, he put all his concerns behind him and followed Zhao Xiaojing out of the cave.

Watching the retreating figures of Lu Menzhong and his group, Chen Zigui curled his lips into a cold smile and muttered to himself, "No matter who is behind you, do you think you can defeat me like this? The game between you and me has just begun!"

At night, at the southeast gate of Linkang Prefecture, Zhao Xiaojing, Lu Menzhong and his party, arrived quietly at the gate.

The soldiers guarding the city had already been bribed by Zhao Xiaojing. When they saw them, they just asked them a few questions casually, then opened the city gate and let them out.

"Master Lu, let's say goodbye now!" Zhao Xiaojing said with a bow. "The dean has instructed that someone will contact you once you reach the safe house."

Lü Menzhong already had complete faith in Zhao Xiaojing and Chen Zigui. He patted Zhao Xiaojing on the shoulder and said generously, "My dear brother, this time it's all thanks to you and your dean! I, Lü, will remember this favor! We have a long way to go, and we'll meet again!"

"See you later!" Zhao Xiaojing watched Lu Menzhong and his group disappear into the night, then turned around and returned to the city.

Looking at the brightly lit Linkang Mansion, a complicated look flashed across Zhao Xiaojing's eyes. He murmured in a low voice, "Master Supervisor, is it really worth it for you to do this?"

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As night fell, Zhaoyin Academy was enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere, the occasional chirping of insects adding to the deep stillness. Inside Cen Jiexiao's courtyard, the dim candlelight flickered gently, illuminating her pacing figure and adding a touch of anxiety.

"Da, da, da..." Cen Jiexiao's footsteps echoed in the silent room. She frowned, as if she was lost in some kind of thought. The indelible worry between her brows was particularly obvious in the dim candlelight.

Xiaozhi looked at Cen Jiexiao's anxious expression, sighed softly, put down her needlework, walked over to Cen Jiexiao, and said softly, "Dean, don't worry. Pacing back and forth won't solve the problem. Sit down and have some tea to calm down."

Cen Jiexiao paused, but didn't stop. She sighed, her tone filled with worry: "I don't know what's going on with Xiaojing. Why hasn't she come back after being gone for so long?"

Xiaozhi smiled gently, pressed Cen Jiexiao to sit on the chair, handed her a cup of steaming hot tea, and said, "Dean, don't worry. Zhao Xiaojing has always been prudent in his work. Nothing will happen."

Cen Jiexiao took the teacup but didn't drink. She just gently stroked the cup wall and said worriedly, "That being said, I'm still feeling uneasy and uneasy."

Xiaozhi walked up behind Cen Jiexiao, gently pinched her shoulders, and said softly, "You're just too concerned and confused. Think about it, who is Zhao Xiaojing? He's the elite of our Qiming Group. Everything he's done lately has been done cleanly and beautifully. Dealing with a mere Lu Menzhong is easy for him, isn't it?"

Cen Jiexiao sighed softly and said, "That being said, I still feel that this matter is not that simple. That Lu Menzhong is not a good person. I am worried about Xiaojing..."

"Dean, stop scaring yourself." Xiaozhi interrupted Cen Jiexiao with a smile, "You're just overthinking it. Think about it, how long have we been planning for this day? How long has the Qiming Group been preparing for this day? Our people have long been spread across every corner of Linkang Prefecture, just waiting for Lü Menzhong to sneak in! Zhao Xiaojing's mission this time, to put it bluntly, is to lure Lü Menzhong into our trap. What danger could there be?"

Cen Jiexiao's brows were still furrowed as she murmured to herself, "I hope so."

At this moment, there was a sudden rapid knock on the door, "Knock, knock, knock." The knocking sound was particularly clear in the quiet night, and it made Cen Jiexiao's heart jump suddenly.

Then, Zhao Xiaojing's voice rang out from outside the door: "Dean, I'm back!"

Upon hearing this, Sister Cen was overjoyed. Her tense body relaxed. She quickly stood up, walked quickly to the door, opened it, and asked anxiously, "How is it? Is it done?"

"Dean, don't worry, everything is going well." Zhao Xiaojing walked into the room with a relaxed smile on his face and said with a bow, "Lü Menzhong has already brought his men back to Linkang Mansion and arrived at safe house number 14 according to your instructions."

Hearing this, Cen Jiexiao's heart finally settled down, and a relieved smile appeared on her face. She patted Zhao Xiaojing's shoulder and said with satisfaction: "Well done, thank you for your hard work!"

"Dean, you are really a genius. You have used Lu Menzhong to cooperate with Chen Jianyuan's plan. Now you can basically lead Lu Menzhong and his group by the nose! I really admire you!" Zhao Xiaojing said with admiration.

"This is just the first step. No matter who it is, since he wants to play, let's have fun with him!" A cold light flashed in Cen Jiexiao's eyes.