Chapter 171
With a calm expression, Aiseboer pushed the steaming tea towards Xu Zhen: "Principal Xu, you'll get used to it."
From the moment Qin Su entered the Zerg Fourth Military Academy until the Zerg Fourth Military Academy was discontinued, none of the events he accomplished, which would have been earth-shattering anywhere, were ever reported to him, the Principal of the Zerg Fourth Military Academy.
Before Xu Zhen speak, Aiseboer placed an expensively packaged box on the table and pushed it in front of Xu Zhen: "Premium Luffa Tea, delicious and drink plenty, I guarantee you'll love it in the future."
The box contained his recent stockpile of premium Luffa Tea, which he had purchased at great expense.
He was extremely experienced in secretly drinking Luffa Tea to regulate his emotions when it came to matters concerning Qin Su.
Fortunately, from now on, Xu Zhen will bear this pressure.
And he no longer needed to drink these things.
His favorite Taiping Houkui Mother Tree Da Hong Pao Fenghuang Dancong... He's here!
Aiseboer: "It's alright, it's alright, think positively, Principal Xu. If we can't discipline Qin Su, can't we at least discipline ourselves?"
Xu Zhen stared intently at the steaming tea on the table. "..."
Very well, she was certain that Aiseboer didn't know about this either.
So, if even Aiseboer, who had spent some time with Qin Su and whose presence had been personally inquired about by Qin Su, didn't know, then it wouldn't be so unacceptable for the Principal, who was a complete stranger to Qin Su, to be unaware of this news.
Thinking of this, Xu Zhen seemed to realize something, the anxious look on his face disappeared, and when he looked at Aiseboer again, his face was replaced by a beaming smile, "Aiseboer, I think what you said makes a lot of sense."
Aiseboer was somewhat surprised by Xu Zhen's ability to accept things; it had taken him a long time to accept them, and he had almost chosen the wrong side several times due to pressure from various parties.
After a brief moment of surprise, Aiseboer quickly said, "Principal Xu, you're so easygoing; you'll succeed at anything..."
"No, no, no." Xu Zhen interrupted Aiseboer: "What I mean is, as everyone knows, Class 6 under Qin Su's leadership is full of future pillars of the Federation, and you, Aiseboer, will be the future Principal of the Fourth Military Academy."
Aiseboer: "?"
He had a bad feeling.
Xu Zhen: "In order to help you get familiar with the affairs of the Fourth Military Academy as soon as possible, and more importantly, to prevent the children of Class 6) from feeling the changes from the Zerg Fourth Military Academy to the Fourth Military Academy of today, because it affects their mood and thus their future performance."
"Therefore, I have decided that from today onwards, all matters concerning Qin... (Class 6... no, the Fourth Military Academy Class of 26 will be decided by you."
The mistake that drew Qin Su's attention was also Aiseboer's fault.
"?"
Everyone here is a seasoned veteran in the workplace, Aiseboer immediately understood what Xu Zhen meant. "No, Principal Xu, you're not even pretending anymore..."
"Alright," Xu Zhen interrupted, "I'm the Principal, what I say goes. It's decided then."
Xu Zhen wasn't worried at all about Aiseboer refusing.
Firstly, Aiseboer did need to familiarize himself with the current 'business' of the Fourth Military Academy, and the small amount of authority she delegated was a valuable opportunity for Aiseboer newcomer.
Secondly, she has the final say on over 90% of the matters at the Fourth Military Academy. No matter how much face Aiseboer has in front of Qin Su, he wouldn't dare to bring up such a trivial matter in front of Qin Su.
"Starting from Class 6)... no, look at my memory, it's from the Class of 26, gradually getting to know the current Fourth Military Academy from point to surface, Aiseboer, don't let down my good intentions and the Fourth Military Academy's training of you."
Xu Zhen stood up and patted Aiseboer on the shoulder with a meaningful expression.
Aiseboer: "..."
There's a saying that everything has its counter, but somehow, he couldn't refuse it from any angle.
The smile vanished from Aiseboer's face.
Similarly, Xu Zhen dares not discipline Qin Su, yet he can't even discipline him properly?
Boomerangs, let's just stab him to death with them!
Aiseboer secretly reached out to retrieve the Luffa Tea stock he had pushed out.
Xu Zhen removed his hand from Aiseboer's shoulder, placed it precisely in the center of the box, and pressed it down to keep it still.
"Since you've already given it away, it wouldn't be appropriate to ask for it back, would it?" A smile returned to Xu Zhen's face.
Xu Zhen pointed to the black gift box. "Of course, don't overthink it. I didn't mean anything by it. I just really agreed with what you said and decided to keep them so you won't be without Luffa Tea to cool you down when you come to my office."
"Aiseboer, this is for your own good, you understand, right?"
"... Ha ha."
Aiseboer became withdrawn.
"Alright, do a good job." Xu Zhen made the final decision.
She naturally wanted to have more contact with Qin Su before being transferred from the Fourth Military Academy to the Military District, but she also understood that it would be more comfortable for both of them to maintain appropriate boundaries than for frequent contact between 'two strangers' to cause discomfort to each other.
Aiseboer's silence was deafening. "..."
That's terrible.
He not only lost the chance to return to the embrace of the mother tree of Jinguagong Tea Mother Tree Da Hong Pao... but also lost the stock of top-quality Luffa Tea right in front of him.
With things having come to this point, there was no way to resist, so he was forced to accept it calmly. Aiseboer opened his Optical Brain and sent someone to the auction house to re-bid for him.
"The recent 'disappearance' of the Zerg has stirred up a lot of controversy, everyone's pretty agitated, which has led to the surge in popularity of Luffa Tea. I wonder if I'll be able to snag the one he wants?"
[Why is there Luffa Tea in our loofah soup? Is it because we're not worthy of it?]
[Have some loofah soup to cool down, or how about you try winter melon tea?]
[Only the world of Aiseboer has achieved this, and he has shown us with his actions that we shouldn't be too happy too soon (doge emoji)]
[Do you really believe this old fox agreed because he was forced? On a smaller scale, he only gained management rights over the Class of 26 graduating class. Leaving aside Class 6) and the original Fourth Military Academy Class of 26, the current movements of the Fourth Military Academy students are all under his control. Among them, the number of heirs of 'aristocratic families' is no less than that of the Former Zerg Fourth Military Academy. It is equivalent to the heirs of each family being in Aiseboer's hands. Outsiders watch the show, insiders find the tricks. Even if Aiseboer does nothing to these people, as long as it does not harm their interests too much, their parents will give Aiseboer some face in many things. There are many tricks here. Xu Zhen is equivalent to giving Aiseboer a delicious little cake.]
Can you please stop with the conspiracy theories? Aren't you tired of thinking so much every day? It's exhausting just watching you. People should be simpler.
[A closer look at Aiseboer's rise to power reveals that if he were naive, he would never have reached his current position given his background.]
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At 7:50, Class 6) rushed to Qin Su's location and appeared in his field of vision.
Whether they were at the very front or the very back, everyone in Class 6) instinctively and skillfully began to manage their "self-image" the moment they saw Qin Su. This included, but was not limited to, stopping their private "dirty" activities such as "elbow strikes," "free fighting," and "intervening" along the way, and taking reserved steps toward Qin Su with an image of "family harmony."
Regardless of their previous breathing, heartbeats, panting, etc., they walked towards Qin Su without blushing or panting, appearing calm and composed amidst the 'fierce competition'.
Prior to this, when Class 6) was still independent at the Zerg Fourth Military Academy, it had already gained a bad reputation due to the "Head Class Monitor" incident with Class of 24.
No one would be foolish enough to underestimate Class 6, under Qin Su's personal tutelage, was able to 'defeat those from higher grades'.
(Class 6 walked towards Qin Su with his head held high in front of many people. The whispers paused briefly, and his eyes, filled with different emotions, lingered between Qin Su and them.
"I don't know what they're pretending for in front of Qin Su. I clearly saw them elbowing each other from afar before they even entered, and now they're putting on this act in front of Qin Su. Who are they trying to fool? Disgusting!"
"Not only that, he also saw them all panting heavily. Haha, but they stopped panting when they got to Qin Su?"
"It seems like there are fewer than ten people panting; their jealousy is blatantly obvious."
"Whatever, they're really strong anyway. I hate these fake people the most. I really hope Qin Su sees through their true colors soon."
"Why are people still making way for those dead bodies? Useless."
"If you're not happy about it, go and handle it yourself. What kind of skill is it to diss others later?"
Qin Su: "..."
Sorry, he seems to be, maybe, probably... the strongest one in Class 6.
The little actions of his classmates were insignificant compared to the things that embarrassed him so much that he needed to do some mental preparation before each "strong" performance.
While eavesdropping and muttering to himself about crickets, Qin Su didn't forget to speak up at the opportune moment when his classmates reached a suitable spot and were hesitating whether to approach them, "Come here."
The students still didn't understand his dark intentions. The area he had marked out with the light screen in the center was so large that it was obvious he was going to scam... no, use them as a cover to launch this seemingly fair (Class 6 expansion campaign.
Along with Qin Su's voice, a blue light barrier was activated.
After passing through the light gate, Class 6) can reach the open area below the Qin Su high platform, becoming the class that is closer to Qin Su in the entire venue.
Class of 26 Class 6: "!"
'Qin Su personally told them to go over!'
The people who had stopped outside the barrier looked up at Qin Su with an astonishingly bright light in their eyes.
'They probably, really, seem to... not fallen out of favor!'
Others present. "...?"
No, when so many of them came, Qin Su 'coldly observed' them and didn't say a word to them. How come when Class 6) arrived, Qin Su not only spoke up but also let them in?
Why is it that Class 6 can get in, but they can't?
It is not scarcity that is a concern, but inequality. Some of the onlookers who felt discriminated against by Qin Su cast displeased glances at the (Class 6 members, who were being treated unfairly.
Controlling their excited hearts and trembling hands, Class 6) walked through the opened light gate with their heads held high amidst the envious, jealous, and hateful gazes of the surrounding crowd.
Even though Qin Su was on a suspended platform, they habitually stood in the area behind Qin Su.
' (Class 6 collective strongly suspects that the Class Monitor is trying to soothe their wounded hearts after hearing the news that (Class 6 was going to expand its enrollment, and is using words and actions to tell them that no matter who gets into (Class 6 in the future, they will always be the most special in the Class Monitor's heart!'
Some of the students in Class 6 who were pleased with Qin Su's special treatment felt that they could do it again.
Qin Su: "..."
They'd be sold out by him and still help him count the money—that's exactly what happened to Class 6).
What you can't have always seems more alluring.
[Those who are favored are fearless~]
Like a victorious chicken in a race.
[Even though Qin Su only let them in, they started manipulating themselves. Class 6) knows how to use self-management.]
[ (Class 6: It's clearly the truth, okay? You're just being sour grapes.]
Wearing ordinary training clothes from the Military Academy, without the aid of Combat Suit Visual Helmet, Qin Su could only hack into the Electronic Eyes of 66F Zone and, through the Optical Brain screen that was not visible to others, take in all the movements of the entire area.
Seeing that the students of Class 6) had taken their positions, Qin Su wasted no time. His gaze swept over the crowd he was facing, and his voice rang out immediately. "Welcome everyone."
The others, who had previously felt envious and jealous because Class 6) was being openly and generously treated by Qin Su in front of them, had their expressions change instantly when Qin Su personally welcomed them.
"I didn't want to either, but Qin Su told me personally that I was welcome."
"I shouldn't have said it, I've been appeased."
"Add one."
"Hehe, I've finished recording! Qin Su's audio has a few more lines! I no longer have to listen to those commanding audio clips I used to rip from Forum videos."
Am I the only one who enjoys being ordered around by Qin Su?
"A forceful, commanding tone is certainly appealing, but a cold, dismissive welcome has its own unique charm."
"Excellent taste!"
Is it really impossible for us to have that in the Real World?
Give up, there's a wall to be built.
Qin Su: "You have three minutes. Those of you who wish to join Class 6) from the Class of 26 cohort, please enter the black area."
Three minutes is not a long time. On the one hand, it makes the opportunity to enter Class 6) seem precious. On the other hand, the students who were able to think things through in a short time and take this step under the pressure of Class 6)' s past performance showed that they were more courageous, confident in their own abilities, and able to withstand pressure than others.
This was his simple and crude first round of screening.
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Su, who had arrived at and temporarily taken control of 66F Zone before the others, opened up the selected area in advance.
The remaining area in the middle is very large, and the outer ring outside of Class 6) is separated into another ring area.
The others on the periphery looked at the spot that Qin Su had deliberately left empty, their gazes, filled with different emotions, falling on the Class of 26 class students within the scope of the expanded enrollment of Class 6).
The students of the Class of 26 knew that Qin Su was expanding the enrollment for Class 6), but they did not expect that Qin Su would use a cold and hard tone to force them to make a decision from the very beginning.
They were given only three minutes.
Qin Su didn't give everyone a chance to think. As soon as they looked at each other in bewilderment, he immediately started a three-minute Countdown.
Then he silently watched them.
(Class 6) The shock of hearing this was no less than that of the others.
"We really benefited from being in Class 6."
"Who can argue with that? If I were out there now, I would definitely be just as hesitant as they are."
"How can this not be evidence that we are favored by the Class Monitor?"
"Absolutely!"
Lailisi, Lin Yin, and Samuel exchanged glances, and after Qin Su finished speaking, they stepped into the light circle without hesitation.
Whether they could get into Class 6) in the end... they didn't know, but He Muzhi was in Class 6), and during their time at the original Zerg Fourth Military Academy, they not only followed He Muzhi to audit Halton's classes, He Muzhi would also give them private tutoring whenever he had free time.
Although they weren't in Class 6 at that time, they basically learned the same things as Class 6.
During this holiday, He Muzhi went to great lengths to ensure they had any gaps in their knowledge.
They wanted to be in the same class as He Muzhi, they wanted to be in Qin Su's class, and they didn't want to let down He Muzhi's hard work in teaching them for more than a year, or let down themselves who had worked so hard during that time.
Now that they've finally encountered such a great opportunity, why would they need to even consider it?
There was absolutely no need for hesitation.
When He Muzhi saw that Lailisi and the other two had moved, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.
His companions were never lacking in courage; no matter the circumstances, they would always choose to move closer to each other.
[I'm totally shipping them!]
[Will the Protagonist Group team reunite later?]
[What are you thinking? This is just an 'expression of interest,' not an actual selection.]
[Let Class 6 go home!]
Whom do you look down on?
Seeing that Lailisi and her two companions were leading the way, the others also headed towards the temporarily opened area as the Countdown.
"Wish me luck, everyone."
"As expected of SSS-Rank Omega, such confidence."
I went too.
"No, who gave you the courage, you beta?"
"Hey, wait for me, I'm going too."
"Time is ticking away, why aren't you going up yet?"
"I'm scared."
"Go up there! Don't be shy, it's your duty."
Although everyone kept saying they wanted to join Class 6), in the end, only a few people actually had the courage to take that step.
Qin Su silently observed the students who entered the area, and made reasonable arrangements for them according to the list he had prepared for them and the students of Class 6).
Among them, the students he liked and wanted to recruit into Class 6) were either compatible with his captain's Class 6) students, or had similar family backgrounds, or shared common experiences, making it easier to have common topics.
Three minutes passed quickly. The moment the Countdown reached zero, Qin Su closed the Passageway: "Next, anyone in the area who is called upon and challenges and wins against a student from Class 6) will be able to join Class 6)."
Without giving others time, Qin Su, who had already made arrangements during this period, directly selected people:
"Sophia, Huang Pu, please proceed to the central area for one minute of free interaction. The PK will begin in one minute."
Most of the people who came in had only junior high school level abilities. A friendly exchange before the competition would help them avoid fighting each other after they were in the same class.
"Yes." Sophia nodded to her classmates. Her long-standing interaction with them made her immediately understand what they meant, and she confidently stepped into the new area.
Don't worry, she'll handle it!
' The Class Monitor has given them (Class 6) enough time to showcase their confidence, and they will make the most of it.'
One second Huang Pu was still immersed in the joy of Qin Su knowing his name, the next second he saw Sophia one step ahead of him, and without thinking, he quickly stepped forward.
"Hello, Huang Pu, I've heard so much about you." Sophia extended her hand to Huang Pu in a very generous manner.
"You know me too?" Huang Pu asked Sophia, puzzled.
Sophia: "Of course."
Even the people Qin Su personally brought out knew his name. Not only did Huang Pu feel proud, but the way others looked at Huang Pu also changed.
Sophia noticed the glances from those around her shifting between her and the other person, and knew they had misunderstood. She added casually, "Don't misunderstand, I know you, it's not because of you."
"Why is that?" Huang Pu's joy lasted less than a second before Sophia shattered his happiness, and his voice was not very happy.
"You might not believe it," Sophia said, glancing at the people staring at her curiously. "It's because of our (Class 6 Monitor, Qin Su. Our Class Monitor knows everything, so naturally we can't let Class Monitor down. We gathered all our connections in the class a long time ago and memorized all the names and information we could find."
"Of course, 80% of the information about everyone here was provided to us by our Class Monitor after we consulted with him."
"Why not 100%? That won't do. As the Class Monitor's sidekicks, we also need to be able to walk independently."
"However, we firmly believe that if we want it, our Class Monitor will tell us any information we want to know without hesitation for even a second."
"After all, when He Muzhi went to ask for advice, our Class Monitor immediately filled in the missing information on the list for us."
"Therefore, I hope everyone here understands that our Class 6) knows about you, but this has nothing to do with you personally; it's only related to the guidance of our Class Monitor. So please don't feel honored; your information is just ordinary to us."
Others: "..."
They seize every opportunity to show off, making Class 6) look incredibly impressive.
(Class 6 heard that Sophia had perfectly conveyed their meaning, they couldn't suppress the smiles on their faces.
"Envious, aren't you? That's perfectly fine! Even if new people join after today, they can't stop it from happening, but the treatment they received from Qin Su before was unique and cannot be replicated by anyone else."
' The Class Monitor deliberately gave them an extra minute to discuss their learning; it's obvious he was making it too easy for them to showcase their achievements.'
[The competition has begun]
[Others: Sometimes I really want to hang up and beat those people in Class 6 (ps: except for Qin Su)]
[Was it pre-match trash talk? Or did Qin Su deliberately give Class 6 Xuan time?]
[It's definitely the latter. This is clearly another clever way for Qin Su to appease Class 6. Qin Su really went to great lengths to make the people in Class 6 feel better.]
Seeing the approving expressions on the faces of the students in Class 6), Qin Su: "?"
How did his anticipated friendly exchange turn into such a hostile situation? (Class 6 so discriminatory, excluding him, the Class Monitor, from playing with them?