"That... Madam Dong, please don't be angry. Perhaps there's a misunderstanding..."
Liang Yu, being a woman herself, quickly stepped forward, attempting to mediate.
However, Madam Dong cast a sideways glance at Liang Yu and coldly asked, "Who are you? I don't recall Old Dong having a student like you?"
Liang Yu sheepishly adjusted her glasses and replied, "I am not Old Dong's student. It's just that as a junior, I respectfully call him Teacher. Naturally, you are my Teacher's wife..."
Madam Dong nodded, "That does make some sense. But... no one is going to stop me today! If Old Dong hadn't said he would come, I would have gone to find him myself!"
"Today, I am determined to succeed! Whoever stands in my way is my enemy!"
Madam Dong pointed at Ying Chen.
The imposing aura and tone made Liang Yu and Professor Li tremble, secretly lamenting.
Just how badly had Ying Chen offended Old Dong?
To make Madam Dong hate him so much!
This matter likely wouldn't end amicably.
"Teacher's Wife, there's something unpleasant I don't know if I should say. This is a society governed by law, and impulse can't solve problems. Just take legal action for any matters; there's no need to resort to violence! When the police arrive, you might end up in detention for a few days. Why bother?"
Liang Yu, while seemingly advising, was actually issuing a warning.
Madam Dong finally understood Liang Yu's underlying meaning and turned to look at her.
She circled Liang Yu twice, tut-tutting.
The next second, she suddenly pushed Liang Yu aside, "You little brat, you're barely out of your teens, and you're lecturing me? Watch carefully, this is my home! Outsiders have no say here!"
Liang Yu's face instantly turned crimson.
In the face of Madam Dong's "shrewish" demeanor, Liang Yu had no room to retort.
Just the remark "barely out of your teens" made Liang Yu blush and dare not speak further.
Seeing her student at a disadvantage, Professor Li had to step in.
"Sister-in-law Dong..."
Professor Li hesitated, and out of respect, called her sister-in-law.
However, after only three words, Madam Dong spat at his face.
"Pah! Look in the mirror! An old gourd painted green, where do you get the nerve to call me sister-in-law? Do you think you're a young heartthrob? You're nothing more than moldy cured meat!"
"..." Professor Li fared even worse than Liang Yu. Liang Yu at least lasted a few rounds, while Professor Li was defeated in the first.
He slumped on the spot, unable to utter a word.
He could only watch as Madam Dong, with the ferocity of a tigress, advanced towards Ying Chen.
As if she were going to devour him whole.
However, Ying Chen seemed oblivious to the danger, standing still with a smile of inscrutable meaning on his face.
"Mr. Ying, why don't you try apologizing... perhaps Madam Dong... Ms. Ai will forgive you."
Professor Li called out to Ying Chen.
In the critical moment, Professor Li finally remembered Madam Dong's surname was Ai.
However, Ying Chen did not follow Professor Li's suggestion. Instead, he retorted, "Apologize? On what grounds? Even if I apologize, she should be thanking me instead."
"We're done for." Professor Li slapped his thigh, wailing in misery.
Ying Chen's words were bound to make Madam Dong explode!
Once she exploded, even Old Dong couldn't withstand his young wife's fury!
Old Dong had often been photographed at work with a bruised face, and once even ended up in the hospital for half a month!
This spoke volumes about his wife's ferocity.
Would Ying Chen fare well after provoking her?
Just as Professor Li was worrying for Ying Chen, an astonishing scene unfolded that made Professor Li's jaw drop.
Madam Dong did not, as expected, pounce on Ying Chen to unleash a "shrew's monkey fist."
Instead, she bowed deeply to Ying Chen, "Thank you for giving Old Dong a second spring!"
Whoosh!
Professor Li and Liang Yu were stunned.
They couldn't comprehend what had happened. The situation was clearly brewing a storm, yet it had suddenly calmed down.
Also, what was this about Old Dong's second spring?
What exactly had Ying Chen done to Old Dong last night?
Under their bewildered gazes, Old Dong finally appeared.
Old Dong seemed to have just woken up, with several buttons on his shirt still undone.
Upon seeing Ying Chen, Old Dong displayed the same excited expression as his wife.
He jogged over and rushed towards Ying Chen.
Reaching Ying Chen, Old Dong intended to give him a hug.
But he seemed to recall something, suddenly stopped, and then knelt down with a thud, clasping his hands in a fist.
He prostrated himself before Ying Chen!
"You are truly a divine being! You said yesterday that the moment I saw you again, I would bow down in reverence, and I didn't believe you. But now, this is the only way I can express my feelings!"
"I never imagined that after you casually offered a few pointers, that 'Yitan Heart Method' would completely transform into a different book, its efficacy becoming astonishing!"
"Without exaggeration, after so many years of marriage, this is the first time I, Old Dong, have stood tall and reclaimed my rightful place as master!"
Old Dong spoke volubly.
Beside him, Madam Dong's ears turned red, and she pinched him, "You old scoundrel, what are you saying! There are children present!"
Old Dong, however, was unfazed, completely immersed in his excitement and disbelief.
Last night, following Ying Chen's advice, he had practiced a few moves of the 'Yitan Heart Method' in reverse.
He hadn't held out much hope, but to his surprise, he immediately felt an unprecedented energy surging within him!
Overjoyed, he continued to cultivate.
The next day, after picking up his wife from the airport, he couldn't wait to test the results of his cultivation.
The outcome was phenomenal!
His wife almost didn't recognize him. Once she understood the reason, she immediately ordered Old Dong to cling tightly to Ying Chen, no matter what!
Clinging to Ying Chen's leg was akin to clinging to their happiness!
Let's see who would dare call their relationship Platonic love, having only the name of husband and wife but not the reality!
"Do you understand now what I can bring you?" Ying Chen asked Old Dong calmly.
Old Dong nodded repeatedly, "I understand, I understand! The tide comes on the Qiantang River, and today I finally know who I am. You are the tide on the Qiantang River, you are the guiding light of my enlightenment!"
Old Dong was not foolish. He immediately realized that the ancient texts unearthed previously were not all forgeries.
He simply lacked a guide to help him discern the true from the false!
And now that this guide had appeared, why would he not follow closely?
"Very good." Ying Chen praised. "Then what I need you to do is very simple. Use your knowledge to continuously unearth 'Yitan Heart Method' after 'Yitan Heart Method'!"
"I have already funded the establishment of a laboratory. Are you willing to join?"
Upon hearing this, Old Dong's eyes lit up, and he unhesitatingly replied loudly, "Dong is willing!"