Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

The night was getting darker, but Lin Xiaofeng's heart was full of confidence and strength. He knew that he was not alone in this struggle, because his loving wife and countless people who supported him were silently praying and blessing him. He took a deep breath and walked out of the study to meet the upcoming challenges and opportunities.

In the next few days, Lin Xiaofeng carried out various tasks in an orderly manner according to the established plan. He sent Jinyiwei to deliver chamber pots and other items to the scholars who were protesting, and rented two large houses for them to live in temporarily; at the same time, he also prepared sufficient food, bedding, tents and other necessities to ensure that their basic living needs were met; in addition, he specially prepared a sword as a weapon for self-defense in case of any emergencies.

As time went by, the scholars who were protesting began to gradually disintegrate. Their original firm beliefs became vulnerable in the face of a comfortable environment and sufficient material security; they began to doubt whether their original intentions and motives were correct; they began to reflect on whether their actions could really change anything... In the end, they chose to give up the protest and accepted the court's decree and the reform plan of Beilang University.

Lin Xiaofeng, who won the struggle, had no intention of stopping. He continued to promote the ideas and reform plans of North Corridor University and worked hard to gain more support and recognition from candidates from all sides, laying a solid foundation for the future development of North Corridor University. At the same time, he also established a high prestige and status for himself in the academic community.

When everything calmed down, Lin Xiaofeng returned to his study and quietly thought about the gains and losses of this struggle. He knew that this victory was hard-won, and he also knew that the road ahead was still long and difficult... But he believed that as long as he had faith, courage, and wisdom, he would be able to overcome all difficulties and challenges! So he picked up his pen again and began to plan the future development blueprint of North Corridor University...

In front of the majestic mansion, a group of people were exhausted to the extreme. They seemed to have been drained of all their strength and just wanted to find a quiet corner to rest. However, they knew they couldn't relax their vigilance yet, because the red cavalry around them were closely monitoring their every move.

This night seemed particularly long and painful. Although the Red Cavalry prepared chamber pots for them to solve their physiological needs, the feeling of hunger and thirst was still unbearable for them. Whenever it was late at night, they could hear each other's breathing and heartbeats, as if telling of their inner anxiety and uneasiness.

They can barely bear the pain in their bodies, but the trauma in their hearts is like a sharp knife, piercing their hearts all the time. They have paid a huge price for their ideals and beliefs. The scars on their bodies are like a series of tragic paintings, recording the suffering and hardships they have experienced.

During this long night, some people wanted to give up. But every time this thought came up, they were rebuked and encouraged by the crowd. They knew that they had paid too much for this cause, so how could they give up easily? So, under the leadership of Zhou Xuemao, they united as one and moved forward and backward together. They shuttled among the crowd, supported and encouraged each other, just for the ideals and beliefs in their hearts.

The afternoon sun shone down, and the golden light sprinkled on their faces, as if bringing them a touch of warmth and hope. They squinted their eyes and looked up at the sky, as if they saw the dawn of victory waving at them. Suddenly, a noise broke the silence, and a graceful man rushed to the front of the mansion, attracting everyone's attention.

The man had long hair and a beautiful beard, and was wearing a moon-white loose robe. He wore an ancient sword and a wine gourd on his waist, and he exuded a carefree temperament. He glared at the red cavalry, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes. Everyone looked closely and found that it was a fairy-like figure - Lin Sheng.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lin Sheng snorted coldly and turned to face the exhausted crowd. He saw the urinals and the pungent smell of ammonia all over the ground below. Although he frowned slightly, his majestic temperament did not diminish at all. He knew that he could not show weakness at this time and must persevere to the end and fight for his ideals and beliefs until the last moment. So he suppressed his inner discomfort, ignored these sights and smells, clasped his fists and said loudly to everyone: "Dear friends, I am Lin Sheng. I heard that you are holding a righteous act here, so I came here to help!"

As soon as Lin Sheng finished speaking, cheers rang out at the scene. Everyone was excited and encouraged by his arrival, as if they saw new hope and strength. They crowded forward, wanting to catch a glimpse of this immortal figure.

Under the bright sunshine, Lin Sheng's figure looked even taller and more majestic. He stood there like a towering mountain, intimidating. At this moment, an old man with long beard, white hair and sharp eyes like an eagle also came into everyone's sight - Lin Xiaofeng, a famous swordsman in the martial arts world.

He held a long sword in his hand and walked towards them step by step, exuding an inviolable aura. He came to the front of the red cavalry and said in a deep voice: "You have committed many evil deeds, don't you feel any remorse? If you surround me again, my sword will not show mercy! Get out of the way!" His voice was loud and majestic, as if there was an invisible force intimidating everyone present, and the originally arrogant red cavalry was now silent.

Lin Xiaofeng is a well-known figure in the martial arts world. He is famous for his superb swordsmanship and righteous actions. At this moment, he broke through the encirclement of the Red Cavalry and threatened them face to face. It really makes people admire his bravery and domineering. His eyes are firm and bright, as if he can see through everything and reach people's hearts, making people dare not look at him.

Zhou Xuemao originally thought that her efforts over the past two days would attract everyone's attention, but she didn't expect that Lin Sheng and Lin Xiaofeng would completely steal the limelight as soon as they appeared. She looked at these two Jianghu figures and couldn't help but feel respect in her heart. At the same time, she was also thinking about how to use their power to promote her career.

The red cavalrymen were intimidated by Lin Xiaofeng's momentum. They watched this scene with great anger, but they could do nothing. "How dare you attack our red cavalrymen and openly insult the imperial officials!" One of the red cavalrymen roared, trying to save some face. However, Lin Xiaofeng responded nonchalantly: "What if I don't leave you?" After saying that, he moved his feet lightly and put his hand on the sword at his waist, ready to draw the sword at any time.

The three red cavalrymen were completely enraged. They drew their embroidered spring swords without hesitation and pointed them at Lin Xiaofeng. The leading red cavalryman shouted angrily, "Do you want to test whether our red cavalrymen's swords are sharp?" However, Lin Xiaofeng sneered and responded, "My sword may not be sharp!" As soon as he finished speaking, the sword on his waist was instantly unsheathed, and the sword light was seen crossing the sky like snowflakes. This is exactly the sword-breaking style in Dugu Nine Swords! Only three crisp "bangs" were heard, and the three embroidered spring swords broke. The three red cavalrymen stood there with expressions of astonishment and fear on their faces.

The whole place fell into silence. Everyone was shocked by this amazing swordsmanship. After a moment, cheers surged like a tide. "Great swordsmanship!" "He is really the reincarnation of a swordsman!" Those originally weak scholars were now as excited as chicken blood and praised Lin Xiaofeng endlessly.

Amid the cheers of the crowd, Lin Xiaofeng rolled up a sword flower and then put the sword back into the scabbard in a chic manner. He stroked his long beard and smiled calmly, as if everything was under his control. The cheers from below continued one after another. The enthusiastic crowd had already regarded Lin Xiaofeng as their idol, and their eyes were full of admiration and respect.

Not far away, Li Dexian was watching all this with gnashing teeth. He originally knew some of the contents of the plan, but seeing how cool Lao Lin was today, he felt envious. This Lao Lin was so impressive today! He thought.

However, the red cavalrymen did not give up. They said in trembling voices: "You... you are rebelling! Just wait and see! The court will not let you go!" After that, they left quickly. But their threats did not make Lin Xiaofeng feel the slightest bit of fear.

"The Red Cavalry was scared away!" Everyone cheered and Zhou Xuemao also smiled. She felt that her career had taken another step forward. However, some people kept a cool head and reminded: "Brother Tang's actions today were indeed a bit too much. It was indeed impressive to openly show the sword to the Red Cavalry, but I am afraid that it will lead to suppression from the court. What should we do?" "Brother Tang, you should leave here quickly! Don't get yourself into trouble!"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled calmly. He suppressed the noise with one hand, looked at everyone with a firm gaze and said, "Friends, since we have decided to plead for the people, how can we be afraid of paying the price? Whether the Red Cavalry or the imperial court sent troops to suppress us, we are not afraid! I, Lin Xiaofeng, will never back down! I have always been stubborn and don't care what others say about me. If you can stick to it like me, then our great cause will surely succeed! Great things are expected!" As soon as he finished speaking, someone stood up and applauded him. Although Zhou Xuemao felt even more uncomfortable after seeing this scene, she also understood that only unity can lead to success.

Lin Xiaofeng continued, "Although I am not a great talent, I am willing to lend a helping hand! The current situation is very clear, and those rebels will never dare to confront us head-on. However, it is useless for us to stay here, and it is just a waste of time. Think about it. We have studied hard for ten years to be able to embark on the road of imperial examinations, hoping to change the intention of the court one day. However, how can we achieve anything with nothing but passion? I would like to invite everyone to discuss a plan together, sort out your thoughts first, and then discuss the next strategy. What do you think?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd echoed. "Okay!" Everyone responded, obviously wanting to leave this ominous place. Only Zhou Xuemao looked embarrassed and hurriedly shouted, "Everyone, please be patient!" But everyone's hearts were already moved by Lin Xiaofeng's words, and they were eager to take action. Zhou Xuemao saw that it was irreversible, so he had no choice but to follow the crowd and leave.

The crowd gradually dispersed, and the front of the mansion returned to peace. The chamber pot and the messy footprints were still on the ground, as if telling the scene that had just happened. And Lin Xiaofeng was still standing there, his eyes were firm and deep, as if he was thinking about the future. The afterglow of the setting sun fell on him, stretching his figure long, looking so lonely, but so determined.

On a sunny afternoon, the sun gently penetrated the sparse clouds and shone on the bluestone-paved streets, making them sparkle. Lin Xiaofeng, wearing a blue gown, walked steadily on the street, followed by a group of like-minded friends. They walked through the bustling streets and came to the spacious house that Lin Xiaofeng rented.

At the gate of the house, a pair of majestic stone lions stood guard on both sides, and the servants stood in front of the gate in an orderly manner, obviously having been waiting for a long time. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng and his party coming, the servants all showed happy smiles on their faces and greeted them enthusiastically.

"Master, how many friends have you brought back?" The housekeeper pretended to be surprised and joked. Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand gently and said with a smile: "These are my friends who came from afar. Quickly prepare some hot water so that they can wash up." Then he ordered: "Go and buy some new clothes according to the number of people and sizes. Don't delay!"

The servants left immediately, and the house became busy. Some began to boil water, some were busy measuring, and some hurried out to buy new clothes. The atmosphere in the house also became relaxed and cheerful, and everyone was full of expectations for the new life that was about to come.

"Brother Tang is really kindhearted. He not only prepared water for us to wash, but also gave us new clothes?" Someone sighed. Someone else said, "Brother Tang is so generous, I guess he must have spent a lot of money, right?" Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said, "You are all people who want to do great things, so you can't be careless about your image. My family is relatively well-off, so what does this little expense mean?" He looked around and continued, "We can only get together because of fate. Today, I can meet so many pillars of the country. How can I be stingy? Don't be polite, just stay here and recuperate!"

Everyone was moved by his words. They thanked Lin Xiaofeng in unison, and their worries disappeared. At this moment, the mansion was busy and orderly. Some people were boiling water and making tea, some were measuring the size, and some were going out to buy new clothes. Lin Xiaofeng continued to instruct: "There is a large bathhouse at home, which may not accommodate so many people bathing at the same time. You can go in batches, or go to the garden, drink tea and read books for a rest. It will not be too late for the people behind to go in after the people in front have finished washing. I have ordered the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous banquet, with pearl fish from the South China Sea, roasted lamb legs from the Western Regions and other delicious dishes. After everyone has finished washing, we will eat and drink together, and talk about world affairs while enjoying the food!" After speaking, he bowed and said goodbye, turned around and left, his back still as firm as before.

Li Dexian stood in the corner and watched all this silently. When Lin Xiaofeng approached, he gave him a thumbs up and exclaimed, "Brother, you really have a good way! You stabilized people's hearts so quickly." Lin Xiaofeng smiled indifferently and responded, "This is just the beginning. There are more exciting things waiting for everyone. Brother Li, would you like to go and watch with me?" Li Dexian shook his head hesitantly and said, "Perhaps some of our people are among the scholars who come to Beijing to take part in the imperial examinations this time. I am afraid that I will be recognized if I walk around the city often." After thinking for a moment, Lin Xiaofeng took out a fake beard and handed it to Li Dexian, "Put this on and you can hide your tracks." Li Dexian gladly took the beard and put it on, and then went to check the follow-up situation.

Soon after, everyone had washed up and put on new clothes. The table in the courtyard was filled with a dazzling array of delicacies and fine wine. Under Lin Xiaofeng's warm hospitality, everyone sat together with laughter and joy. He especially cared for Zhou Xuemao and noticed that the latter was not wearing socks, so he curiously asked the reason. Zhou Xuemao smiled awkwardly and explained: "My socks got dirty by accident, and I didn't have time to get new ones." Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng generously ordered the servant to get a pair of new socks for Zhou Xuemao. Although Zhou Xuemao repeatedly declined, he finally accepted the gift under Lin Xiaofeng's insistence.

As Lin Xiaofeng loudly announced the start of the banquet, the whole courtyard was filled with the sounds of chewing and laughter. Various delicacies jumped in everyone's mouths, bringing endless enjoyment. And Lin Xiaofeng slowly sat down and raised his glass with everyone to enjoy this rare time of gathering.

After a few drinks, Li Dexian suddenly asked loudly: "Brother Tang! You looked so happy just now, why are you frowning now?" Everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Xiaofeng again. I don't know when the wine glass in his hand has been replaced by a big bowl, and now he is holding the bowl and lost in thought. After hearing Li Dexian's question, he raised his head and looked around at his friends, then sighed and put the bowl heavily on the table. He slowly stood up and paced in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, as if he was looking for some important answer...

Lin Xiaofeng stopped and his voice broke the quietness of the afternoon. Everyone's eyes were focused on him. "Everyone, I have heard of such a family," he said slowly, his voice heavy and powerful, "Three generations of their family have been honest officials, and they have always adhered to the principle of being honest and serving the public." He looked around, his eyes were sharp, "But such an honest family was repeatedly excluded in the court, and even faced the crisis of being executed."

Lin Xiaofeng's words shocked everyone present. Li Dexian widened his eyes and asked in disbelief, "Brother Tang, is this true? How could such a family encounter such misfortune?"

Lin Xiaofeng nodded heavily, "That's true. The court is full of corrupt officials who regard honesty as their enemy, so they naturally want to get rid of such a family as soon as possible. But as the saying goes, the net of heaven is vast and nothing can escape it. Although those traitors are proud for a while, they will get the punishment they deserve one day."

He paused for a moment, looked around and continued, "Aren't we all gathered here today to fight for the people of the world and for a just cause? How can we sit back and watch such a family being framed by traitors and do nothing? We should unite and fight against those treacherous officials and villains in the court, and bring justice to the world!"

Lin Xiaofeng's words deeply touched everyone present. They all raised their arms and shouted: "For the people of the world! For justice!" The shouts were one after another, shocking everyone. Zhou Xuemao also stood up excitedly, clenched his fists and said: "Brother Tang is right! We must not let those traitors continue to harm the court and the people! I am willing to join your team and fight for justice together!"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and nodded, warmly welcoming Zhou Xuemao's joining. He raised his wine bowl and said loudly: "Today we are here to discuss the big plan. I hope everyone can work together to fight for justice! Come, drink this bowl of wine, let us work together to fight for the people of the world and the cause of justice!" Everyone raised their wine bowls and drank it all with Lin Xiaofeng. They knew that from this moment on they would embark on a road full of hardships and dangers, but for the belief and justice in their hearts, they chose to move forward without hesitation.

Lin Xiaofeng wrinkled his nose, and a painful expression appeared on his face. He slowly raised his head and looked up at the boundless sky, his eyes flashing with unwillingness and struggle. The sky was so high, and the clouds floated freely, as if mocking his powerlessness and bound fate. He slowly opened his mouth, his voice full of endless bitterness: "That man, since the age of fifteen, has been traveling around with his dreams, wanting to contribute to the country and eager to make a name for himself. But now, he is over forty years old, but he has achieved nothing and is still an ordinary person who is unknown." At this point, his voice was choked, as if the pain in his heart was deeply touched. The surrounding scenery seemed to feel his sadness and became gloomy and depressing. The withered leaves fell in the autumn wind, fell on his shoulders, and then slid down gently, symbolizing his lost youth and unfulfilled dreams.

Everyone was touched by his emotion, and the originally cheerful courtyard was now filled with a heavy and sad atmosphere. Everyone fell into deep thought, as if they saw the boy who once had dreams in their hearts.

Li Dexian broke the brief silence and asked in deliberate surprise, "Who are you talking about?" His voice echoed in the silent courtyard, attracting everyone's attention.

Lin Xiaofeng sat back on the stone bench dejectedly, closed his eyes, and two lines of tears silently slid down. His soul seemed to be swallowed by endless darkness at this moment, with only the faint light of hope flickering in the distance. He whispered: "Actually, that person is me."

"Ah!?" Everyone present was shocked. They looked at each other in bewilderment, unable to believe that this admirable descendant of a noble family, this person who had always maintained a mysterious and lofty image in their hearts, could have such a vulnerable side. What shocked them even more was that the Lin Xiaofeng standing in front of them was actually the person they admired in their hearts.

Lin Xiaofeng sighed deeply, and his voice became deeper and firmer: "I once wanted to enter officialdom, do something practical for the country and the people, and change the injustices in this society. But... the court now is no longer what it used to be." His tone revealed deep helplessness and disappointment, as if he saw a once hopeful and ideal country gradually falling.

"The court now values ​​practical knowledge, while traditional morality has been shelved. I have taken the exam many times, hoping to enter the officialdom through the imperial examination, but I have failed every time." His voice was filled with endless bitterness and helplessness, "However, I have never given up my ideal. I have been looking for like-minded people, hoping to change the atmosphere of our Jingjiang together and get this society back on track."

At this point, a determined light flashed in his eyes: "I am really happy to meet you all today. Because I see a group of people who share the same ideals and beliefs as me. I hope you can understand my inner pain and struggle, fight side by side with me, and strive for our ideals together."

The scholars in the courtyard were all moved by his words. They saw the descendants of an honest official who was unyielding after being persecuted, and saw his determination and courage to stick to his ideals. His story, like a beacon, illuminated their way forward and inspired everyone to fight for their ideals.

Li Dexian stood up excitedly, his voice full of determination and enthusiasm: "Oh! Why didn't you say it earlier? Brother Lin, please give me your orders. As long as it is what you say, I, Li Dexian, am willing to fully support you!" His words revealed his deep admiration and trust for Lin Xiaofeng.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at Li Dexian gratefully, with a glimmer of gratitude in his eyes. He spoke slowly, his voice full of passion and expectation: "I have an idea that I want to share with you. Seeing everyone's performance in front of Jianye Marquis Mansion today, I feel that although we have the same ideals and goals, our actions are still a bit impulsive and lack of planning. If we want to accomplish great things, we must unite, plan in detail, and take every step carefully to succeed."

Everyone nodded secretly, thinking that what he said made sense. Looking back on the past, they did fail because they were too impulsive and did not have a clear plan. Now, they needed a clear plan and goal to guide them forward.

Lin Xiaofeng continued, "Although I don't have much ability, my original intention is to find more like-minded people and establish a Xingsheng Society together. Our goal is to promote traditional knowledge, uphold traditional morality, and restore the teachings of the ancients. We want to gather knowledgeable and talented people from all over the world to support our goals and work together for this society and our ideals."

He looked around and saw that everyone was listening to his speech attentively. He couldn't help but feel proud. He continued, "So, I think we should first establish the Xingsheng Society, and then formulate detailed rules. We should do it step by step. This is the way to improve ourselves and realize our ideals."

Li Dexian applauded and praised: "Great! Brother Lin is really far-sighted! The current social atmosphere is going downhill, and we need people like us to turn things around! I fully support the establishment of Xingsheng Society!" His words were full of admiration and support for Lin Xiaofeng. Under his call, the crowd in the courtyard began to boil. Everyone was attracted by Lin Xiaofeng's proposal and expressed their agreement and support.

Someone asked curiously: "Then what exactly will Xingshenghui do?" This question attracted everyone's attention, and everyone looked at Lin Xiaofeng expectantly, hoping that he could give a clear answer.

Lin Xiaofeng stood up and answered loudly: "Our goal is still to oppose those wrong ideas and strive for the opportunity for everyone to be admitted to the imperial examination. First, we must unite and elect a president to lead us forward. Then, I will contact friends in the court, inquire about the news, and provide us with strong support. At the same time, we will also widely absorb knowledgeable and talented people to join our ranks and work together for our goals."

He looked around and continued, "In the process of formulating flexible and detailed plans, we will continue to grow. When the time is right, we will unify our deployment and actions to let the whole society see our strength and determination! However, it is not convenient to explain the specific plan in detail now. Because, although we regard you as friends, some of you may not be firm enough. If there is a traitor, the court will definitely take action against us. Therefore, confidentiality and loyalty are the principles we must adhere to. I hope everyone can understand this. It is not because I don't trust you, but to ensure that our plan can proceed smoothly."

The crowd in the courtyard were immersed in Lin Xiaofeng's words, as if they saw a brand new future beckoning to them. They felt the determination and wisdom of the new president, and also saw his efforts and persistence in realizing his ideals. At this moment, they were all deeply moved by Lin Xiaofeng and were willing to follow him to fight and realize their ideals together.

Seeing this scene, Lin Xiaofeng was filled with pride and confidence. He laughed loudly: "Great! Everyone has such determination, great things will definitely be accomplished!" His laughter echoed in the courtyard, as if cheering for this new organization, and as if foreshadowing the upcoming victory and success.

"Since we have all 'fought' together in front of the Marquis' Mansion, we should already know each other. Why don't we elect a president here today?" Lin Xiaofeng suggested, his eyes gleaming with anticipation and determination.

Li Dexian shouted without hesitation: "Do we even need to choose? Brother Lin, you are ambitious, brave, resourceful, and talented in both civil and military affairs! You are the only one who can be the president!" His words were full of admiration and trust, as if he had already seen the moment when Lin Xiaofeng led them to success.

Zhou Xuemao looked around and saw that many people were excited. He began to get a little nervous. Although he was a latecomer, he had been actively working to become the leader of this organization. However, when he saw Lin Xiaofeng's style and prestige, his heart began to beat. He comforted himself: "It's impossible, it's impossible, how could he really become the president?"

However, Lin Xiaofeng modestly waved his hands and said, "No, no, no. Everyone here is the first batch of warriors. I am a latecomer. How can I hold this position?" His words revealed his respect and humility for everyone, which made everyone present admire and trust him even more.

"Brother Lin, you are too polite! Everyone thinks that you are both civil and military, and you are fully qualified for the position of president!" Li Dexian said firmly, his words full of admiration and support for Lin Xiaofeng. Other scholars also expressed their agreement, believing that Lin Xiaofeng was an excellent choice as a leader.

Although there were more and more supporters, Lin Xiaofeng still declined. He shook his head and said, "No, no! Let's choose another person." He insisted on his principles and was unwilling to accept this important position easily. However, his refusal did not make everyone lose confidence, but instead strengthened their determination to support Lin Xiaofeng.

After hearing Lin Xiaofeng's two refusal, some people in the crowd began to turn to Zhou Xuemao. They thought that since Lin Xiaofeng was unwilling to serve as the president, Zhou Xuemao was also a good choice. Although Zhou Xuemao was a latecomer, he showed a certain eloquence and action in the early activities, and won the support of many people.

"Then I think Zhou Maocai, Brother Zhou is also quite suitable to be the president." Someone suggested. Zhou Xuemao was originally very nervous, but when he saw that Lin Xiaofeng had no intention of becoming the president, he suddenly felt much better. He began to fantasize about the moment when he became the president, and the joy in his heart was beyond words. He stood up and bowed to everyone with joy: "I don't deserve it! I am not talented enough to take on the position of president. However, if you really trust me, I am willing to do my best to serve you."

However, at this moment, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly slammed the table, startling everyone. They hurriedly looked over and saw Lin Xiaofeng said in a deep voice: "Okay! Since everyone thinks so, I will not refuse. From today on, I will serve as the president of Xingsheng Society! I will lead everyone to work together to achieve our ideals and goals."

His words revealed his firm determination and confidence in the future. Zhou Xuemao was stunned. He didn't expect Lin Xiaofeng to suddenly accept this position. Disappointment and reluctance surged in his heart, but he also understood that Lin Xiaofeng was indeed a capable and responsible person. He suppressed his emotions and congratulated Lin Xiaofeng.

Lin Xiaofeng continued, "All the funds for the club's activities are provided by me. If the Jinyiwei cause trouble again in the future, I am willing to take the brunt and bear it all!" His words revealed his responsibility and commitment to the club, which moved everyone. Zhou Xuemao's resentment and disappointment gradually dissipated, replaced by admiration and trust in Lin Xiaofeng.

The scene at this moment is completely different from what I imagined before. I thought there would be a heated discussion and competition, but I didn't expect that in the end, Lin Xiaofeng would be the one that everyone expected. I looked at Zhou Xuemao's lost expression, and I couldn't help but feel a little emotional. This so-called scholar, who had previously said that he didn't want to be the president, now took it for granted. However, when the real opportunity came, he didn't seize it.

Lin Xiaofeng sat there quietly, smiling, as if everything was under control. He pretended not to notice Zhou Xuemao's gloomy expression and continued to discuss future plans with everyone enthusiastically. Zhou Xuemao's mood was extremely complicated. After so much trouble and effort to build relationships, in the end, Lin Xiaofeng, a stranger who showed up halfway, took away his achievements. You can imagine how he felt.

However, Zhou Xuemao was no ordinary person. He quickly adjusted his mentality and began to comfort himself: "Forget it, things have come to this point and cannot be reversed. Let him be the president, there will be opportunities in the future." This self-consolation made him seem to have accepted the reality and began to find his new position among the crowd.

A scholar sitting next to him was drinking happily. He accidentally saw Zhou Xuemao's strange expression and asked in confusion: "Brother Zhou, what's wrong with you? You don't look well, why are you still shaking?"

Zhou Xuemao forced a smile and explained cheerfully: "Wine... this wine is indeed a bit spicy." He tried to reach out to pick up the wine glass, but because he was distracted, he accidentally spilled the wine all over the floor.

Lin Xiaofeng saw this scene, and he was even more proud. This so-called scholar still showed his true colors at the critical moment. But Lin Xiaofeng did not expose him. After all, the overall situation was settled, and he did not want to cause any more trouble.

Lin Xiaofeng raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said loudly: "Since this matter has been confirmed, I will talk to you about my initial thoughts." He put forward some ideas and suggestions for the future development of the organization, and his tone was full of confidence and enthusiasm. Everyone expressed their agreement, and warm applause broke out in the venue.

During the discussion, someone mentioned whether it was necessary to set up a set of codes to confirm identity. Lin Xiaofeng suddenly had an idea and proposed a simple but meaningful gesture as a code between them. This gesture was easy to remember and unique, and it was quickly recognized by everyone.

At this moment, Zhou Xuemao stood up impatiently, eager to show his talent and knowledge, "I think we should start a newspaper now to expand our influence." He expounded his views incessantly, detailing everything from the content of the newspaper, layout design to distribution strategy. His ideas were supported by most people, and Lin Xiaofeng also looked at him with new eyes.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at his passionate speech and couldn't help but smile. Although this scholar was a little conceited and unwilling, he was indeed talented and knowledgeable. If his power could be properly guided, perhaps he could become a capable leader in the organization in the future.

However, just when everyone was excited, Li Dexian calmly raised his objection: "Do you know that publishing a newspaper in the capital requires approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the emperor's personal approval? The influence of newspapers is huge, and publishing a newspaper privately is tantamount to treason!" His words were like a basin of cold water that chilled everyone to the core.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at everyone's shocked expressions and Li Dexian's serious face, and his heart tightened. It was indeed as Li Dexian said, running a newspaper privately was an extremely dangerous behavior. But Zhou Xuemao's idea was not completely unreasonable, it just needed more careful consideration and more efforts to achieve it. (End of this chapter)