Of course.
Old Tang wasn't necessarily completely isolated within the society—after all, he was a candidate for the presidency of the Student Union, but it was clear he was facing some exclusion.
What's currently certain.
Old Tang and Aveline are likely on the same side.
The mysterious person who recommended him might also be an ally.
The person behind Bruch might not be entirely friendly, but most likely isn't an enemy, probably neutral.
That's just how it is.
Wherever there are people, there are conflicts, and that's true everywhere.
Xu Yun once knew a friend in later years who studied at a third-rate university, and the university's music club was preparing to purchase instruments. The result was that several vice presidents approached seven or eight music instrument dealers, fiercely competing for rebates to the point of almost going at each other's throats.
