Chapter 435: The Beautiful Principal
Chapter 435: The Beautiful Principal
December 19, 2024
The next day.
In Hope City.
Jiang Cheng and Lin Yue walked side by side on the road, their destination naturally being the Hope City Academy of Higher Learning at the center.
Lin Yue fidgeted with her skirt, asking anxiously, "Brother Jiang Cheng, will they really let me enroll?"
"Why wouldn't they?"
Jiang Cheng turned his head, looking at her curiously.
"Didn't you hear what the Leader said yesterday? Anyone who can sense Essence Power or Mana can enter the academy to study."
"I, I heard that, but if we just arrived..." Lin Yue hesitated.
"Don't worry, I believe there won't be any issues here. Moreover, I'm the Deputy Director of the Alchemy Department; they can't possibly refuse. If anyone bullies you in the future, you can also come to me." Jiang Cheng said with a smile.
"Okay!"
Lin Yue nodded firmly.
The two arrived at the entrance, and after Jiang Cheng entered the security room and stated their purpose, a well-dressed man soon hurried over. Upon seeing Jiang Cheng, he extended his hand, "Director Jiang, hello. Sorry to keep you waiting. I'm Cui Hao from the Principal's Office. The Principal is waiting for you in her office. Please follow me."
"Oh, it's Director Cui. You're too kind." Jiang Cheng also extended his hand and shook hands with him.
After the two released their handshake with smiles, Cui Hao looked at Lin Yue, who was standing behind Jiang Cheng with her head lowered. His smile became even brighter.
"This must be Director Jiang's companion. Are you Lin Yue, the First Rank Force Swordsman?"
"Y-yes."
Lin Yue replied softly.
Cui Hao had obviously been informed, and he smiled, "Lin Yue, please wait here. After I take Director Jiang to the Principal, I'll take you to handle the enrollment formalities."
"Really?" Lin Yue widened her eyes, expecting a test of her strength or speed, but she was directly admitted.
"Hehehe, the Leader specifically instructed this yesterday." Cui Hao said with a smile, then gestured for Jiang Cheng to enter.
Soon, the three of them arrived outside an office. On the sign above the door were the words "Principal's Office."
Cui Hao extended his hand and knocked on the door, saying, "Principal, Director Jiang is here."
"Please let him in."
A voice came from inside the room, carrying an air of authority.
"Director Jiang, you may enter. The Principal will explain some details to you. I'll take Lin Yue to handle the enrollment formalities." Cui Hao said with a smile.
"Thank you, Director Cui."
"You're welcome."
Director Cui waved his hand repeatedly and led Lin Yue towards the staircase.
Jiang Cheng turned the doorknob and had just taken a step when he felt a sharp gaze fixate on him.
He looked up.
The room had only one woman, around thirty years old, with fair skin and long hair pinned up. She wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and her entire being exuded the aura of a mature woman.
But her eyes were sharp, and one could tell at a glance that she was not someone to be trifled with.
Indeed, this was the case.
Despite being a female principal, her strength was that of an Eighth Rank Master! Moreover, she was an Essence Power Master who controlled the water element.
Such strength was a rare existence even within the entire City of Hope.
"Good day, Principal."
Jiang Cheng closed the door and greeted her formally.
"Please have a seat."
Xu Juan pointed to the tea table in front of her. At the same time, she also emerged from behind her desk, similarly dressed in a suit, but with a skirt that revealed a pair of sturdy and powerful legs.
She walked over to another sofa and sat down, staring directly at Jiang Cheng's eyes. "The leader has basically told me about your situation. He wants you to take on the role of Deputy Director of the Alchemy Department. There's no problem with that, but before we proceed, there are a few things I need to clarify with you."
"Please, Principal Xu."
Jiang Cheng sat up straight, feeling a sense of urgency.
"The first and most important thing is that, although you were recommended by the leader, now that you're here, you must follow the academy's arrangements. If you disagree with this, you can leave, or you can convey this to the leader. But I must tell you, doing so won't have much meaning."
As Xu spoke, Jiang Cheng felt the strength and authority in her words.
Of course, she had the credentials, both in terms of strength and position.
However, Jiang Cheng didn't immediately agree. Instead, he asked, following her lead, "What kind of arrangements are we talking about?"
"This brings us to the next step of your assignment and requirements."
Xu continued, "I've heard that you excel in refining spirit recovery potions, even top-tier Awakening Pills, with great ease?"
"Yes," Jiang Cheng replied honestly. "I've mastered the art of refining Awakening Pills. With five sets of ingredients, I can effortlessly produce a batch of top-tier Awakening Pills."
Xu listened intently to Jiang Cheng's every word, her eyes also observing his facial expressions.
After Jiang Cheng finished speaking, she nodded. "Good, I understand your situation. On one hand, it's about the treatment you'll receive, and on the other, it's to avoid you being treated as just a tool. If I ask you to refine potions for 12 hours a day, even with a 50-50 profit split, would you refuse?"
"That's right," Jiang Cheng responded without hesitation. "Grandpa Qin mentioned on the phone that the profit split could be improved, even up to an 80-20 split. But I declined. A 50-50 split is fair, and I also need time to cultivate and improve my strength. After all, no matter where I am, strength is the most crucial factor. So, the most I can accept is to refine potions for half a day each day."
Xu looked at Jiang Cheng for a moment, then said, "You certainly have a strong personality. Alright, half a day it is. With your efficiency, refining two batches of top-tier Awakening Pills in half a day shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"That's not an issue," Jiang Cheng assured her.
Xu nodded. "Agreed, then. You'll refine two batches of top-tier Awakening Pills daily. The academy will provide the ingredients, equipment, and facilities, and we'll split the profits 50-50."
"Agreed," Jiang Cheng said.
"Don't be too quick to agree, there's one more condition," Xu added, shaking her head. "The academy lacks alchemy talent, and we need you to cultivate some. Grandpa Qin mentioned this on the phone, and you agreed to it."
"No problem," Jiang Cheng said, "But I need to know how to go about this. I can't be refining potions in the morning and teaching students in the afternoon, leaving me with only the evening to cultivate. I need time to improve my strength."
Xu anticipated this and held up two fingers. "Twice, every week, you must allocate two half-days to teach the students. This is part of your role as Deputy Director. If you have no objections, we can discuss the terms. If you don't agree, please exit to the left."
(End of Chapter)
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