Wei Huai, whom Xia Yuanlong knew, had never dared to take a chance. This kind of mentality is probably because he knows that his ability is limited, and he is afraid that every wrong step will ruin the victory that is close at hand; at the same time, this worried dean is too concerned about the safety of the people and the rise and fall of the New Deal, which makes him unwilling to give up The beautiful scene in front of me, stepping into the deep dark water. Therefore, thinking obscured by such emotions will naturally lead the academy into an even more embarrassing predicament - this road is about to come to an end.
Wei Huai already felt the deadlocked atmosphere in the alliance, but what supported him in persisting in this cause was always the millions of people in Nanjing. They admired him so much and supported him so much. Hearing the wave of cheers was the most intoxicating thing for Wei Huai. But if this force also loses trust in itself, then the academy will be faced with a path of demise.
However, as expected, the public's suspicion of Wei Huai began to count down. Wei Huai's hesitation caused the academy to lose the opportunity to unify public opinion. The scattered resistance in various places was simply insignificant to Wan Dang. Most of the people who complained about the academy were easily dispersed, and among them there were a few quite stubborn Diao The people were accused of being rebel accomplices, and thirteen people were arrested one after another, and they were all tortured in prison.
In the following days, Wan Dang then abolished all the new policies that had been implemented and warned Wei Huai that "there is a recent chaos, so the academy should be reorganized first, and then the new policies can be discussed." The accumulated anger of the people reached its peak.
They put all the problems on Wei Huai. He could have led everyone to the light, but he was indifferent at the critical moment and watched so many innocent people behind bars. They even thought that Wei Huai's original intention had changed and that he seemed to be colluding with the government. Opinions like this became more and more widespread, and the people's hatred of him grew.
About thousands of people surrounded Wei Huai's house as thick as three walls, shouting at the door: "Wei Huai, you fucking coward! Wan Dang has arrested so many people who have been wrongly accused, aren't you asking for life for the people?" ? Why are you still cowering at home and saying nothing! The big flag is asking us to pull it, and the bloody road is asking us to rush, but you are sitting safely on the high platform... I shouldn't have rescued you from the prison in the first place!"
"Yes, yes! It's really not a thing!" The crowd shouted like a wave, echoing fiercely.
After hearing no reply, the people, filled with grief and anger, dragged out the sedan that was placed in the corner, and immediately punched and kicked the object, tearing the sedan apart into pieces.
The family members in the mansion were so shocked that they hurriedly reported to Wei Huai. They saw that he was stroking his crutch nervously with his left hand, sweat beads rolling down his palm; his right hand was pressed on his nose, and his eyes were focused on looking out the window, not knowing what he was looking at.
"I know." His tone was extremely sad.
"Can……"
"Leave me alone here." Wei Huai interrupted her resolutely.
He just heard the door creaking a few times, probably leaving, and Wei Huai had no intention of confirming. He also heard the sound of many stones hitting the wall, mixed with the roar of the crowd, forming a different kind of melody.
He imagined the situation outside the door, the extremely torn and ferocious faces, and the wide eyes full of hatred. He didn't feel terrible, but when he thought of those kind calls before and the most respected love he had received, he felt an inexplicable sting in his heart.
He wanted to show his feelings to others, and he wanted to prove that he was sincere, but now he could only watch the people he loved most stabbing him with knives and guns, and there was nothing he could do. He knew the responsibility he had, but he didn't want to be treated like this.
Xia Yuanlong has been waiting in the academy for the past two days and has never returned home. He only slept for two or three hours at night before he steeled himself and got up to do official business. It was noon, and he was facing a letter of interrogation from the government. He bit his pen, his mind was at a loss, and he didn't know how to respond. Suddenly he raised his head and saw Wei Huai walking slowly, so he stood up and said with a smile: "Brother Ji Min, you don't know at home that the government has repeatedly sent people to hand in letters and question me, asking me how the academy is doing, how I manage it on a daily basis, and what principles I follow. I have to answer them all one by one, which is really tiring.”
He forgot to look at Wei Huai's face for a moment and pulled him to the desk, "I happened to encounter a difficult matter. Please take a look, brother."
Wei Huai glanced coldly for a few times, said "Oh", then fell tiredly on the recliner, turned his face away, and closed his mouth as tightly as iron.
Xia Yuanlong's mind was entirely on the document. After pondering for a moment, he realized that Wei Huai had not said a word. He raised his head and saw Wei Huai staring straight at him, hesitantly, as if he was about to say something.
He smiled softly: "My Dean of Health, what are you doing in a daze?"
Wei Huai's eyes suddenly showed a hint of unbearability, but after thinking about it, he struggled to speak out.
"I want to resign as leader and dean."
Xia Yuanlong's smile disappeared instantly, and he became ashen stiff.
Wei Huai felt quite guilty, so he sighed and bowed to Xia Yuanlong: "I'm sorry."
The latter did not respond, but raised his head firmly and said coldly: "You are no longer worthy of being the dean."
Wei Huai was stunned. He looked at this sworn brother in confusion.
"When you encounter difficulties, you just leave everyone aside?!" Xia Yuanlong roared similar to those of the people, "I know that you, Wei Huai, are a person who lacks determination and courage, but I never thought that you are a coward! A coward who will be infamous for thousands of years. !”
"Do you need to say that to me?" Wei Huai's words were trembling slightly, and he gradually closed his eyes.
"I don't care what you think..." Xia Yuanlong turned his back, "But for me, moving forward indomitably is the truth. Yes, the truth, no matter who you are, must follow it!"
"But you don't know, people are cursing me and spurning me, even the group I believe in most..." Wei Huai choked up slightly when he said this. He didn't want to judge the people he was willing to work for.
"I understand,"
When Wei Huai heard this, he looked at Yuan Long eagerly,
"I understand them."
His face suddenly darkened.
"They are willing to endure severe torture for you. They are dying in prison just to work out a new deal. But you have done nothing and are now free and easy. What do you have to feel wronged about?" Xia Yuanlong suppressed the anger in his heart, Questioned word by word.
"I am just one of the scholars who preached the New Deal, not a hero who can conquer the world. I hope that my thoughts can lead the way and enable those who come after me to succeed... But all of you, including all of you, place all your hopes on me. I How can I afford it..."
"You have difficulties, but I, Xia Yuanlong, don't have difficulties?" Xia Yuanlong pointed to his heart, "But I have never thought about this." After that, he waved his sleeves and slammed the door.
