Chen Nan's stance was something the four of them had not expected. With such an obvious good thing placed before him, could anyone really be foolish enough to refuse it?
An opportunity like this was practically a direct express train to the station of becoming one of society's upper crust. Wouldn't everyone be trying to sharpen their heads into a point just to squeeze aboard such a train?
Moreover, Chen Nan could be said to be extraordinarily lucky. The Transcendent Academy was still willing to reserve such a place for him because of his exceptional talent. If some more time passed, he feared there would never be another opportunity like this.
Because the academy had begun reserving such opportunities for those willing to pay exorbitant prices, usually some great Lineage. Although such a practice ran contrary to the academy's development and the nation's strength, it could line private pockets, revitalize the academy's finances, and then use that money to grease the right palms and climb further along the path of officialdom. It was gradually becoming a widespread trend.
Fortunately, the heads of each department still held considerable authority, allowing them to secure such an opportunity. Otherwise, they would certainly have come to recruit Chen Nan much sooner.
He was talent, genuine talent.
Bringing him into their own department would undoubtedly provide immense help to the growth of their future strength.
And someone with such talent was also a pillar of the nation, so he naturally deserved special treatment.
With such considerations in mind, the four of them continued trying to persuade Chen Nan.
But Chen Nan had already made up his mind. No matter who spoke, no one could move him. The four exchanged glances, almost ready to force the bow onto the tyrant's back.
In the end, they did