Some people would make you fall in love with them at first sight. Some people would make you want to beat them up.
Clearly, in Saburo Fujino's eyes, Fang Yan belonged to the latter category.
Saburo Fujino had challenged Fang Yan during his class. Even though he had hidden his trump card, Fang Yan had still won two matches in a row. This caused him to lose face. His heart was filled with grievance and discomfort.
What caused him to vomit blood was the fact that the students who lost the match were praising Hua Xia's teachers and students. Be it Chiba Kaoru or Ueno Nobuo, both of them had expressed their admiration for Hua Xia's culture and spirit. They had also spoken highly of their opponents, saying that they had learned a lot from them.
What kind of behavior was this? This was a slap to the face.
He had just shouted out the slogan 'Tang and Song Cultures in Japan' and they had been conquered by Hua Xia's culture. Do they still want to be compatriots?
Saburo Fujino was a smart person. He knew that he could not go against the general trend.
Since both his teachers and students had a favorable impression of Hua Xia's culture and Rosefinch Secondary, it would not be appropriate for him to be the only one hostile towards them. That would only cause others to think that he was narrow-minded and an anomaly.
He was prepared to change his battle strategy. He would treat his enemies with a gentle and friendly attitude. However, he would show no mercy during the match. Only the victor would have the right to make fun of others. Was that not the case?
He had already made up his mind. After the experts he sent out had slaughtered Rosefinch's students until they were crying for their parents, he would go and have a talk with Fang Yan. His expression would surely be quite ugly, right?
They had already lost two matches. They were hoping to win back some face in the third match. How could they cancel the match?
If they were to cancel the match, then they would have no chance at all.
Additionally, others would say something like this: Wu Ren is afraid of Rosefinch Secondary's victory and no longer dares to continue the match.
This result was even harder to accept than losing the third match.
This was Wu Ren's shame. It was also Saburo's shame. He would never allow such a thing to happen.
Seeing Fang Yan turn around to report to the leader, Saburo Fujino grabbed his arm and said, "Fang Yan -sensei … Fang Yan -sensei, you misunderstood my words. I have no intention of cancelling the match. I mean … when will our afternoon match begin? Where is the venue? "
"Not cancelling the match?" Fang Yan turned to look at Saburo Fujino.
"Not cancelling the match?" Saburo Fujino turned to look at Saburo.
Saburo Fujino suddenly realized something. A smile appeared on his face as he said, "Could it be that Teacher Fang Yan wants to cancel the competition?"
"How is that possible?" Fang Yan naturally had to deny it. "I've already told you about our concerns. We don't want our three consecutive wins to affect the deep friendship between our two schools. Of course, this will also affect Wu Ren's confidence … As the host of this event, we have to think more comprehensively and in the long term."
"To to what we do and do things, we need to finish. Is that not the case? " Saburo Fujino looked at Fang Yan and said with a smile, "I have heard that Rosefinch does not have a tradition of practicing swordsmanship. Could it be that Sensei Fang Yan wants to invite an expert from outside to accept the challenge? If that is the case, then we will have to surrender. This is Hua Xia. If you want to find three to five experts, it will not be an issue. "
Fang Yan's face turned serious and he said, "Our Rosefinch does not have a tradition of practicing swordsmanship. However, that does not mean that our school does not have any experts … Sensei Fujino, you can insult me, but you cannot belittle my students. In view of your unkind words, I have decided to challenge you. Let's duel the two of us in the third round of the fencing competition. I am just a scholar without the strength to even truss a chicken. However, the integrity of a scholar does not allow me to take even half a step back. Life or death is up to fate. I am willing to sign a blood contract with you. "
Listening to Fang Yan's words, Saburo Fujino's heart was slightly moved.
Fang Yan was taller than him, but he was not as big as him.
Additionally, he was someone who paid more attention to training himself and had learned a few moves of Taekwondo. If he could openly beat up Fang Yan in front of everyone, he would be able to vent his anger and his students would certainly be inspired.
However, he quickly rejected this tempting idea. After two days of contact, he felt that Fang Yan was a very cunning fellow. For him to take the initiative to challenge him meant that he must have a plan in mind. If he were to agree to his proposal, wouldn't he be walking right into his trap?
I am not that stupid. Saburo Fujino thought to himself.
He looked at Fang Yan with a straight face and said, "This is just my personal concern. I do not have any intention of belittling Rosefinch's students. In my eyes, Rosefinch's students are very outstanding and lovable. I am afraid that some teachers would only covet the glory of victory and bring in experts from outside the school to participate in the competition … in this way, even if they were to win the competition, the students would be disappointed. Face projects will only harm themselves and others. "
"Just say it, do you want to accept my challenge or not?" Fang Yan said impatiently.
"I am a teacher. This kind of matter should naturally be handled by my students. I believe in them, just like how they are willing to believe in me, "Saburo Fujino said. "This is a show for the students. I will not snatch away the opportunity that belongs to them."
Fang Yan looked at Saburo Fujino in surprise and said, "I thought only our school's Director Li Mingqiang would be able to say such high-sounding words. It turns out that Teacher Fujino is even better than Director Li."
"What did you say?"
"Teacher Fujino, you understand what I mean," Fang Yan smiled. "We are both language teachers. Our ability to understand words is deeper than others. Isn't that right? "
Saburo Fujino felt like hitting someone again. He said, "There is no point in talking so much. Let's get ready for the competition. Our team members have already been chosen. What about your team members? "
"They have already been chosen," Fang Yan said confidently.
The kendo competition will be held in the school's Taekwondo dojo. Like the Art Club, Calligraphy Club, Literature Club and Gaming Club, this was a club established by several students who loved Taekwondo. Later, as the number of students participating increased, the school opened a dojo specifically for the Taekwondo club to provide training for the students.
When the members of Wuren's delegation saw the logo of the Taekwondo dojo, a strange expression appeared on their faces.
Saburo Fujino glanced at Fang Yan and said with a smile, "Teacher Fang Yan, could it be that the people of Hua Xia are more committed to promoting the development of Taekwondo?"
"Hua Xia preserves its own unique cultural characteristics and is also willing to accept some foreign cultures. As long as it is of good quality and beneficial to our citizens, we are happy to accept and promote it, "Fang Yan said in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing. "Regardless of what kind of culture it is, it will only become a part of our Hua Xia country and cannot replace the mainstream culture. Some people like to eat steak and spaghetti, but have you seen any Hua Xia family that eats steak and spaghetti every day? Rice, steamed buns, stir-fried vegetables and stew are our common dishes. We have such confidence. "
Saburo Fujino smiled and no longer said anything. He knew that he was no match for Fang Yan when it came to bickering.
The Taekwondo dojo was not closed to outsiders due to the competition today. Therefore, many students in Daoist attire could be seen practicing inside.
Saburo Fujino pursed his lips when he saw the moves of the students and did not say anything.
The President of the Taekwondo Club, Luo Yi, walked over and took the initiative to greet Lu Chaoge. He smiled and said, "Principal Lu, the venue has been prepared. You can start at any time. "
Luo Yi was a high school student and an influential figure in the school. He was very familiar with some of the school's leaders and teachers. Her attitude towards Lu Zhaoge was one of respect and intimacy, unlike the other students who were afraid and reserved.
Lu Chaoge nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
"Principal Lu, you are too polite. We are also a part of Rosefinch Secondary and should do our part for the school." Luo Yi glanced at the Wuren inspection team and thought to himself, I wonder if there are any experts on their side. I hope that the competition will not be too disappointing.
"Chiba Haomu, step forward!" Saburo Fujino shouted in Japanese.
As soon as he finished speaking, a short boy wearing a Japanese school uniform walked out from the crowd. The boy was about 1.6 meters tall. When he walked, his body swayed from side to side. His posture looked a little strange, but his steps were light and natural. His footsteps were light and quick, and his white cloth shoes made almost no sound when he stepped on the wooden floor.
The boy had a cute baby face and the shape of his face was somewhat similar to Chiba Haomu's. Fang Yan looked at Chiba Haomu's expression and noticed that when she looked at Chiba Haomu, there was a gentle smile on her face.
They should be siblings, Fang Yan guessed.
Chiba Haomu noticed Fang Yan's gaze and nodded at him with a smile. He did not know if it was just a greeting or an affirmation that his guess was correct.
Fang Yan smiled and quickly turned his head away. If someone with ulterior motives saw this, they would think that he was seducing a Japanese student.
Chiba Haomu's brother naturally has the surname Chiba as well, Fang Yan thought to himself. He felt that the surname was somewhat familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
Northstar One-blade Style?
These shiny words suddenly popped up in Fang Yan's mind.
Northstar One-blade Style was a very popular swordsmanship school in Japan during the late Edo period. Its founder was Chiba Shusaku, the first master of the Chiba family and the founder of Northstar One-blade Style.
Northstar One-blade Style set up the Black Martial Dojo in Nihonbashi, Edo. Together with Kishin Mishi-ryū's Scholar Gakuin Dojo and Shin-no-ryū's Warrior Training Dojo, they were known as the Three Great Dojos of Edo.
Didn't that old drunkard in his family specifically mention Northstar One-blade Style when he was explaining the world of swordsmanship? Their founder's surname was Chiba. So, what relationship did Chiba Haomu and her brother have with the Chiba family?
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