Chapter 516

It can be said that the reason he would take time out of his busy schedule to come to the school was to regularly check if there were any promising young talents to nurture.

"May I?"

"Of course, the students will be very happy to know that their assignments have been reviewed by you, right?"

That's hard to say... she might even cry.

"Then let's go take a look."

"Please come this way."

Lafley politely invited him to follow him toward the elevator in the building.

There were few people outside during class time, but a handful of teachers and students whispered among themselves after seeing them.

"Is that the headmaster? Who's the other one?"

"So handsome... he must be really handsome, right?"

"Could it be a new student?"

"Could it be a son?!"

"Possibly! After all, they're both so handsome!"

"Waaaaah~ The headmaster is actually married and has a child?"

"It's alright, you can change your target and pursue that young nobleman."

"Don't guess wildly, maybe she's a new teacher?"

"That's too young, isn't it?"

"..."

Sakurakoji Talent was speechless when it came to their gossip. Others might not know, but he knew that Lafley and Okura Iyo, were still unmarried and had no children.

These two are undoubtedly the most eligible bachelors. If they wanted, they could easily find any young, beautiful noble ladies, even those a couple of months younger, but unfortunately, they have no interest in them.

Speaking of which, aren't there a lot too many single people in my industry? Yachiyo —he was referring to Yamabuki, and over there too... if they don't get married soon, they'll really miss their wedding date.

Although she is now an older single woman, with her qualities, she could easily find a well-off partner if she wanted to—if it weren't for her inability to accept Okura Iyo, the two could have been a couple, since they were classmates!

Thinking of this, an Albania woman with white hair appeared in his mind, the Daughter of Silver from the Silver Land, just like his uncle, whose life was tragically cut short...

I wonder if there will be another chance for them in the future. Are they really planning to remain single forever?

Sigh~ This art world is pretty much finished. It's all either weirdos, singles, or both...

Under the curious gazes of the crowd, the two stepped into an empty elevator and went straight to the upper-level office area.

Because Lafley is first and foremost the dean of the Fashion Academy, his office is also located here.

"Please come in,"

He strode into his office, which he hadn't been to for a few days, and said, "Sorry, I'm rarely here, so I don't have many drinks. Would coffee be alright?"

"I'm fine with anything."

With a casual reply, Sakurakoji Talent took in his surroundings.

Although no one was there for some days, the place was still kept very clean.

The large, transparent glass windows and spacious interior go without saying, and the decor is quite stylish, with sturdy yet harmonious office furniture befitting his identity as an artist.

Inside the bookshelf with its glass doors, numerous folders were densely packed, making them a rare and eye-catching item in the room.

Several tall stacks of papers were placed on the table, the top one of which appeared to be a design drawing, probably placed there beforehand by someone.

He guessed that the classes might be specially organized based on grade level and regular classes.

Lafley handed him a fragrant cup of hot black drink. "Speaking of which, whenever I see you and your mother, I can't help but think of another woman."

He blew on his hot drink and murmured slowly, "Is it the Silver Gilder, Alta Argenta?"

"You know that?"

Lafley's eyes widened in surprise. "That's right, she's in the same year as us."

"I know, the 'The Legendary Seven'."

He chuckled softly. This kind of title, like something out of a game boss, was really... a bit tasteless and ridiculous. Who exactly started calling him that?

"I also know that she and my uncle had some kind of special relationship in the past."

"You even know this? You really know a lot..."

Well, it's so-so.

Lafley settled into his boss's leather chair and relaxed, saying, "However, while talented people often have peculiar personalities, it's rare to find a young man like you who shows me no fear whatsoever."

"Don't you want me to be like this?"

He picked up two stacks of design drawings and sat down on the guest sofa next to him.

"No, quite the opposite, I hope you can always remain this way. Only a gem unbound by worldly constraints can shine brightly and illuminate the world!"

Lafley, his expression impassioned, shouted with his long arms flying.

"Oh, really?"

He flipped through the blueprints in his hand without changing his expression, first looking at the blueprints for the first grade.

Trash, trash, trash, trash among trash, trash...

Okay, trash, trash, good, trash, average, ordinary, trash...

Wow~ This one's not bad, the photographer... it's definitely Justin.

Garbage, good, excellent, um... still garbage...

Most of the blueprints would only linger in his eyes for a second, with only a very few outstanding designs worthy of his attention.

He quickly finished flipping through all the first-grade homework assignments in less than ten minutes.

The top three most eye-catching images are two Justin and two Ginjo Shunsin designs that are excellent enough to win first prize in a competition.

The other one, still using bold and heavy brushstrokes, was an ugly design by Esther —the only one he considered utter garbage.

That's a design style he sees almost every day; he doesn't even need to look at the names to know which pig drew it!

Although I can't go to her room every day to supervise her, I've added her as a social media friend, so I'm helping her look at pictures and comment on them every day.

The result was obvious: apart from her original style of work, all her new attempts were met with his sharp criticism.

Ha~ This Irish Sow is good for nothing except eating her Coffee Jelly!

How are you feeling?

Seeing that he had finished browsing, Lafley asked with a smile.

"There are still a few decent ones, though."

"That's right! Among this year's freshmen, there are still two truly talented students who can be described as geniuses!"

His handsome face flushed with excitement, exuding an imposing aura.

"If they are properly trained, they might be able to..."

"That's definitely a waste," he thought coldly to himself.

Not wanting to waste any more words with him, he went straight to the point. "Speaking of which, Lafley, there's actually another matter I've come to discuss today..."

"Um?"

"Don't worry, it's a win-win situation for both of us... What do you think of my talent compared to Jean-Pierre Stanley?"

"..."

Lafley remained silent for a long time. As the minute hand approached 30 degrees, he finally withdrew his sharp, murderous gaze and, as if facing reality, spoke softly, "If what you say is true, then your talent is probably above Jean's..."

"Even if it were someone like me, back in my student days, I would never have been able to draw the designs you have now."

He smiled and nodded, not at all surprised. His talent had already been recognized by many bigwigs in his family, so the answer was a foregone conclusion.

"I know that your current wish, Principal, is to cultivate a student who can surpass Rang, right?"

"That's right, so Iyo told you this too?"

"That's not important. What's important is that I think your method, Principal—the method of copying other people's works—is completely unworkable."

"..."

Lafley's gaze and expression turned somber again, and a pressure as deep as a still pool washed over him.

If it were an ordinary student, they would probably be too scared to even speak.

But who is he! Don't even mention him, even if you called that old man from the Okura Family over, he would still dare to flirt with his daughter right in front of him! And kiss her on the lips!

Sakurakoji Talent seemed completely oblivious to his emotions and continued leisurely, "However, it's not like there's no way."

"... What exactly are you trying to say, Sakurakoji-kun?"

"Look at me, how do I look?"

"Ah?"

"..."

There are two dining halls in the Twin Buildings of the Philia Academy.

One is a large canteen that serves most ordinary students; it is very spacious and sometimes also hosts outsiders.

Prices are reasonable, the menu is plentiful, and the food tastes good. The only downside is that it can get a bit crowded at times, especially around the start and end of the school term, due to the large number of customers.

The usage is also very simple; just like some other schools, you can purchase meal vouchers to make purchases.

The other dining hall is located on the top floor of the Twin Buildings and is a completely free self-service dining hall.

If the cafeteria below can be considered a small food street, then the one above can be described as a buffet at a multi-star hotel.

The interior is exquisitely decorated, with expensive and exquisite seating, crystal chandeliers, and glittering gold decorations, making it resemble a top-tier restaurant and hard to imagine as a canteen.

The restaurant offers hundreds of dishes daily, featuring a variety of cuisines from around the world, including meat and vegetables, desserts, Drinks, staple foods, fruits, and more, all in unlimited quantities.

Not only are the ingredients fresh and of high quality, but the chefs are also exceptional.

The chefs are all instructors from the Culinary Academy; they would be considered top-tier chefs even by international standards.

Even the Young Master and ladies on campus who were used to eating delicacies couldn't find a single fault with it; some even loved it so much that they had it with every meal.

Similarly, it also has only one drawback:

It is only open to students in specially organized classes within each college and department, or to current faculty and staff.

Alternatively, you can follow behind the aforementioned members and let them lead you in.

Chapter 470 Second Enrollment, Lunch with Relatives and Friends.

The reason for this regulation is quite simple, that is --

Expensive! Too expensive!

Just by looking at its specifications and contents, one can tell that the daily cost must be astronomical.

Therefore, only students in special programs who pay astronomical tuition fees each year are eligible to dine here. The cost of the faculty and staff is also factored into their tuition fees.

But he seemed to recall that, to avoid food waste, one could dine here if they paid...

However, there's a reason why it's expensive. This is a place that Sakurakoji Talent has been thinking about since before the start of the school year, and today he finally had the opportunity to come here.

From now on, when I'm too lazy to cook, I can just come here and get a takeout... It's so convenient!

In the self-service cafeteria--

"I see, so that's what you're planning."

Lafley rested his chin on his Hands, lost in thought as he recalled his earlier thoughts.

"Meicuo."

"But is this really a good idea?"

"What is Ni Zhi's world?"

"I thought you wanted to come in as a teacher, but it turns out you just wanted to be a student... With your abilities, you'd be more than qualified to be an honorary professor."