Chapter 130: Peculiar Gazes
Chapter 130: Peculiar Gazes
The two entered the school.
Soon, they attracted peculiar gazes from many.
Whether it was Li Qian or An Fat, both were well-known within the school, so it was normal to receive unusual attention.
An Fat, along with Lu Kuihuan and Sun Shouhe, were known as the three wealthy heirs in their class, and they were quite famous throughout the entire school.
It would be strange if no one paid attention to them.
As for Li Qian, there was no need to mention him; ever since he was specially recruited into Shazhou Beastmaster Academy and researched the evolution methods from Koi to Green Scaled Serpent and from Koi to Frostfire Salamander, he had become a renowned figure within the school.
With their entrance, it was natural that they would draw peculiar gazes and whispered discussions.
Walking side by side, An Fat said with a hint of envy, "Qianzi, you've become a legendary figure in our school now."
Li Qian puckered his lips, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness, "I'd rather not have this 'legendary' reputation. Like now, wherever I go, people stare at me like a monkey in a zoo. It's a bit too uncomfortable."
An Fat shook his head, disagreeing with Li Qian's view. He secretly pointed in a direction not far away, reminding him, "You really don't know how fortunate you are. Look over there, those girls are so pretty. I bet if you just wiggle your fingers, they'll come running into your arms."
Li Qian followed the direction of his finger and saw a few female students glancing at them from time to time.
Li Qian even heard them saying things like "That's Li Qian" and "So handsome."
Hearing these words, he felt a slight tingle of pleasure in his heart.
But this emotion was fleeting and quickly suppressed by him.
Besides Li Qian's current disinterest in such matters, there was a significant reason for those girls as well.
Their looks were average, and it wasn't just a matter of comparing them to Chu Xiran, Gao Yaxin, or Tu Jiaojiao. Even when compared to Li Lanying, their classmate who wasn't particularly stunning at first glance, they were still far off."
Naturally, they couldn't capture Li Qian's attention.
Li Qian rolled his eyes at An Fat, "If you're interested, you can try wiggling your fingers."
Upon hearing this, An Fat sighed sadly, "I wish I could, but it's useless. Those shallow girls are only interested in you."
Li Qian mercilessly struck back, "What do you mean by 'shallow'? That only proves that their aesthetic sense is normal."
An Fat clutched his chest and feigned a heartbroken tone, "Bro, don't stab me like that!"
As they chatted and laughed, they soon arrived in front of the Senior Three teaching building. They didn't stop but headed straight upstairs.
Before long, they reached the third floor, where their classroom was located.
Along the way, they encountered many classmates from their class and the neighboring class.
Some of them brushed past without acknowledging their presence, and Li Qian and An Fat responded with the same cold attitude, showing no intention of greeting them.
Moreover, many of these students were genuinely unfamiliar to them, and at most, they were only nodding acquaintances.
There were also students who took the initiative to greet them, and Li Qian and An Fat responded to these classmates with smiles and nods or verbal greetings.
As they chatted and laughed, they entered the classroom.
As soon as they entered, they almost immediately drew the attention of the entire class.
Li Qian felt slightly embarrassed by this and quickly led An Fat to their seats.
"Li Qian, I heard you've been specially recruited into the Beastmaster University.
"Li Qian, Li Qian, which Beastmaster University did you go to? Is it one of the Eight Great Schools?"
"You idiot, with Li Qian's talent, it's definitely one of the Eight Great Schools. What a pointless question!"
"Li Qian, can you summon the Green Scaled Serpent for me to see? Is it as majestic and awe-inspiring as it appears on TV?"
"Li Qian, I heard you're already a Mid-level Breeder?"
"..."
The students chattered incessantly, bombarding Li Qian with all sorts of questions that gave him a headache.
Some of the questions and requests were so bizarre that he didn't know how to respond.
For instance, asking him to summon the Green Scaled Serpent...
What kind of request is that!
With Qi Zai's size, summoning it in this classroom would likely cause an accident.
Facing the onslaught of questions and demands, Li Qian was also at a loss.
After all, they were classmates, and it would be too cold to not say a word.
So, he had no choice but to respond with perfunctory answers:
"It's one of the Eight Great Schools."
"I haven't decided on a specific school yet."
"It's not convenient to summon the Green Scaled Serpent."
"Yeah, yeah, we'll look out for each other in the future."
"..."
In a corner, class monitor Tu Jiaojiao witnessed this scene, a faint smile curving her lips.
Standing next to her, Li Lanying wore a smile that seemed both amused and mocking.
"Ahem..."
Just then, a few familiar coughs rescued Li Qian from the barrage of chaotic questions and demands.
At the door, led by the Beast Companion Studies teacher, Lu Xinmin, all the instructors, including Zhu Bingqing and Chu Xiran, entered the classroom one after the other.
Seeing the chaotic classroom, Lu Xinmin couldn't help but speak up to restore order.
The coughs from earlier were indeed from him.
Lu Xinmin, with his scholarly demeanor, was usually quite stern, and had accumulated quite a reputation. So, when he spoke, the classroom quickly returned to order and quieted down.
Satisfied, Lu Xinmin nodded and then stepped onto the podium.
"Ahem..."
After clearing his throat, he was the first to speak: "Strictly speaking, all your courses are over, and you've all graduated. However, today is quite special..."
Lu Xinmin went on and on, either reminiscing or offering encouragement.
If it were any other time, including Li Qian, many students would likely find these words boring.
But today, for some reason, they felt a sense of melancholy.
Perhaps this was the inevitable parting sorrow of the graduation season.
"No matter which path you choose in the future, whether it's the Eight Great Schools or an ordinary Beastmaster University, whether you become adventurers or workers in various fields, I hope you remember to stand upright and cultivate virtue!"
Hearing these words, Li Qian couldn't help but nod slightly.
The old scholar may be a bit rigid, inflexible, and his lectures a bit dull, but one must admit that he truly dedicated himself to teaching.
After Lu Xinmin, Zhu Bingqing, Chu Xiran, Hu Minghua, and Guo Sheng also took the stage to share their thoughts.
Some spoke at length, while others kept it brief.
However, they all shared their life experiences or teaching insights.
Those who listened attentively would undoubtedly benefit greatly in their future lives.
But how many truly listened, and how many would forget it all in a few days, was anyone's guess.
(End of Chapter)
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