harleyscars Chapter 585: Changes in Xianyun's Apprenticeship Strategy
Chapter 585: Changes in Xianyun's Apprenticeship Strategy
After Chang Ming and Xian Yun had some basic business talk, they began to wait quietly for the class to end.
After all... interrupting someone else's lecture is very rude and disrespectful no matter how you look at it.
What's more, the matter of recruiting disciples is not so urgent that "if you don't do it this second, you will die in the next second", so there is no need for them to do so.
Theresa blinked her eyes and looked at the two big men beside her, and fell into a long period of thought.
——In this atmosphere, she felt that if she didn't think about something... she would be somewhat out of place with the atmosphere here.
But compared to what Chang Ming and Xian Yun were thinking about the children, Theresa's thoughts were a little too simple...
'For dinner tonight, shall we have bitter melon fried rice... or egg fried rice?'
......
"That's all for today's class. I hope you can finish your homework in your spare time and think about what you really want to learn."
“Fontaine is a very tolerant city, and our college also has many different majors for you to choose from. I hope you can cherish the three years in Fontaine and learn more knowledge that is useful to you.”
After saying this, Otto suddenly put down the textbook in his hand, and his green eyes took a deep look at the children sitting obediently in the classroom. After a while, he said softly:
“People are always independent individuals. Don’t let collective thinking influence your judgment and make you lose your direction.”
"If you come to this world and have to follow the path set by others...it would be too sad..."
"Of course, all of this is based on the premise of being able to survive on your own. I don't recommend that anyone pursue their so-called dreams when they don't have the ability to survive independently."
Having said this, Otto paused for a moment, a look of apology appearing on his face.
"Sorry, I've gone on a bit too far. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy these three years without any regrets. See you next class."
After saying that, Otto took the textbook and walked out of the classroom without any hesitation.
However, as soon as he went out, he saw Chang Ming and other two standing at the door, seemingly waiting for something, which surprised him a little.
"Hmm? Mr. Chang Ming? And Theresa, do you guys... have something to talk to me about?"
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar face in front of him, Chang Ming smiled and shook his head, trying his best to ignore the possibility of "assuming the worst" that popped up in his mind.
"Nothing serious, Mr. Otto—we are just checking in to see how the latest batch of students are doing."
"After all... compared to other exchange students, what this group of students encountered was a bit... excessive."
Hearing this, Otto nodded in agreement, then looked up at the ceiling with some disappointment and said softly:
"Yeah... I was used as a tool by the so-called teacher to fight for fame and fortune. In order to survive, I had to obey the arrangements and instructions of others, which made my life fall into tragedy..."
"I don't want to see this kind of scene, so... I will try my best to guide them, comfort them, and let them choose their own direction."
"But what happened three years later...ah..."
Otto sighed softly, as if he was worried about the fate of the children after they returned to Winter Solstice.
"Don't worry about what will happen three years later. If these children want to return to Zhidong, then that's fine. But if they don't want to go back... I will take them away personally."
Xianyun, who had been standing aside in silence for a while, spoke up.
Although she is particular about the quality of her disciples, but... sometimes you don't have to be too particular.
If these children can survive and truly walk their own path, then all this will be worth it.
Hearing Xianyun's words and her self-proclaimed name, Otto looked at her in surprise. He seemed to have a guess in his mind, but he still looked at Chang Ming with some uncertainty and asked:
"Who is this..."
"Liyue's Three-Eyed Five-Manifested Immortal, Master Liuyunjiefeng, also known as Xianyun, came to Fengdan this time to recruit a disciple."
"Liyue's... Immortal?!"
Otto looked at Xianyun in surprise, then smiled softly and said:
"Since the Immortal has such a refined taste, I, as your "temporary students", will be in your care."
"That's natural."
After saying that, Xianyun pushed open the door and walked into the classroom, then stood on the podium with light steps. Her emerald eyes swept around and found that the youngest children showed excited expressions when they saw her. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.
Children are like this, everything they think is written on their faces, which means...their expressions are the most direct reflection of their attitude towards a person.
Judging from the current situation...they like Xianyun very much.
Looking at the young face in front of him that showed a little joy, Xianyun said softly:
"Everyone, long time no see. Let me formally introduce myself - my name is Liuyun Jiefeng, one of the three-eyed and five-manifested immortals of Liyue. This time I came to Fontaine to "accept a disciple."
"You all participated in the exam at the Academy, and you must be wondering why there were so many questions in the exam that were completely unrelated to mechanics and geophysical energy."
"Those questions are the test contents I left behind. They are the basic contents of Liyue's mechanical arts."
Xianyun waved her sleeves as she spoke, and many inventions unique to her appeared out of thin air on the podium.
"And now... I want to show you the charm of mechanical engineering. After seeing my inventions, you can decide... whether you want to follow me and learn mechanical engineering."
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Looking at Xianyun who was demonstrating various mechanisms and talking eloquently on the podium, Chang Ming's mouth corners slightly raised and a rather relieved expression appeared on his face.
He knew that Xianyun would not abandon these children.
Although Otto's words were completely beyond the plan, but... judging from the current results, those words successfully made Xianyun change his mind.
Xianyun, who originally planned to "select the best candidates", has now changed to the current state of "accepting all", which is also what Chang Ming hopes to see.
After all, the emergence, development and prosperity of a discipline...is never something that can be accomplished by one or two people.
It is said that when many hands make light work, the flames rise high, and the same is true for academic research.
As long as there is a large enough base, one day in the future...Liyue's mechanical engineering and Fontaine's mechanics will be integrated into one, becoming a groundbreaking new discipline.
Thinking of this, Chang Ming chuckled and nodded, then planned to turn around and leave the small building, leaving the "battlefield" to Xianyun alone.
"Eh? Lord Chang Ming, where are you going?!"
Theresa looked at the receding figure with some surprise, as if she was a little surprised.
"My part here is over. Next... I have to go to another 'theater'~"