My Father Actually Fought Lord Huang-How Did He Survive? / Cyril: You Need to Have Some Social Intelligence

Seeing this scene, Snitz Nearl and Yoranta Nearl felt like the sky was falling.

What blatant disrespect! I thought not serving tea was already a significant gesture.

As it turned out, her eldest daughter was still writing something, completely disregarding the guests' feelings.

This is not the ruler of some small country, but the King of Terra!

Although I'm not a fan of utopia, it's still a place where people can easily chop you into mincemeat.

"Shh~ Let's go upstairs to talk, Maria. Take good care of your sister."

Huang Cao gestured for him to enter, as if he were the owner of the villa.

As the true owners of the house, Margaret's parents didn't feel anything amiss.

Is this the overwhelming power of presence?

After going upstairs and having all three of them seated, Huang Cao went straight to the point:

"I know that you two have some prejudice against Utopia because of your parents' background, and you think that this country is a warmonger. I don't intend to explain. After all, the arrow that pierced Cyril's lung was indeed sold by Utopia to Ursus."

"But what I want to tell you today is that your eldest daughter doesn't reject utopia, which I really like. So, as parents, do you two know what Margaret is doing during her university life?"

The two Kuranta in front of them shook their heads.

Margaret is their most worry-free daughter; she not only takes care of her younger sister but also the elderly.

She even earned her own tuition fees at university by working part-time, without receiving a single penny of financial assistance from her family.

So all they knew was that their daughter was working hard, but they had no idea what she wanted to do. Since they didn't need to worry about her, they naturally gave her their full support.

Because they can't help with anything except offering emotional support.

"Margaret earned many Utopia-related certifications during her year of university, and her results in my administrative system are outstanding, which is why I came to take a look. Kazimierz is not fully integrated into Utopia nowadays; very few people would do that."

"I've taken a liking to this girl's talent and want to promote her, so I hope you won't stand in my way."

Yolanta, the two sisters' mother, had a deep look of worry on her face.

Was it really just because she was attracted to Margaret's talent?

And even if it was just about the ability, was it really necessary for the King of Terra to come here personally?

As a mother, Yolanta Nearl's concerns were not unfounded, especially since Master Huang had so many wives, making him appear to outsiders as a complete womanizer.

It was hard not to think about it from another angle, and Snitz Nearl felt the same way.

Huang Cao knew he couldn't persuade the other party in a short time, but he didn't intend to. He was only here to inform them; the final decision on whether or not to agree was still Margaret's.

Clearly, these two Nearl knew that Master Huang was no pushover, and even if he harbored ill intentions, they could only endure it.

This is Kazimierz, a country where utopia reigns supreme.

Even if we were knights in the past, we couldn't withstand the overwhelming utopia; otherwise, we wouldn't be delivering food now.

"Don't worry, I understand your concerns. I'm not some lecherous monster. If I really wanted to do something, your whole family wouldn't have a chance."

"Also, it can make Mr. Młynar, who is over a thousand meters away, put down his bow and arrows. It will be a little difficult for him to kill me with that."

Huang Cao hooked his right little finger, and then Młynar, who was thousands of meters away, felt as if his body was being tightly gripped by a pair of invisible hands.

Before he could react, he was in front of Master Huang in the blink of an eye, with his sister-in-law and elder brother standing beside him.

"This bow and arrows are products of Utopia from decades ago, and should be one of Cyril's spoils of war during the war between Ursus and Kazimierz."

Huang Cao snatched the bow and arrow from Młynar's hand and said with a smile.

Utopia's wars of conquest were always victorious; there was no such thing as weapons being captured, unless someone carelessly lost their weapons.

Huang Cao glanced at the serial number on the weapon; it was an export version. Otherwise, a careless guy would probably have been demoted tonight.

So for the next while, the two of them nervously and awkwardly chatted with Master Huang about international news.

About an hour later, Margaret downstairs also finished her exam.

Looking up, I saw Maria sleeping on the sofa, and the two delivery scooters by the door.

Have Mom and Dad come back yet? They're probably upstairs talking to Mr. Huang about something, right?

The test I just took wasn't too difficult. It's out of 200 points, and I should be able to get around 195.

The typical exam time at Utopia is one and a half hours.

It took me about an hour and ten minutes to complete this test paper, which I don't think I exceeded the time limit.

Most of the questions on this exam paper are classic test questions about utopian government systems.

Why did Mr. Huang want to take this test himself?

Margaret was filled with doubts and desperately wanted answers.

Chapter 653 My father actually fought with Master Huang, how come he didn't die?

Even though she already had a suspicion, Margaret still couldn't believe it.

But in the blink of an eye, she noticed two bottles of iced tea on the table, both of which were empty.

"Maria, the drink you gave Master Huang was..."

"Is it not okay? This drink isn't cheap, and I don't even have a dollar of pocket money for the whole day... Plus, it tastes pretty good."

Seeing her sister's smug expression, Margaret wanted to say something, but only felt a pang of heartache.

Then, as the eldest sister, she hugged her younger sister:

"After I start working, I'll cover all your allowance!"

Teenage Maria didn't understand why her sister suddenly said that, but she was already blinded by the prospect of money.

In fact, she has always had a dream: to become a materials engineer and learn how to build all kinds of equipment.

In short, I want to learn about materials.

Margaret had just finished her test when Huang Cao and the others came downstairs.

"Uncle Młynar?"

Maria, who had just woken up, rubbed her eyes. "When did Uncle come home?"

Sigh, children don't understand the intricacies of international affairs.

Młynar patted her head. "She just got back."

"I just spoke with your parents. Actually, I shouldn't have talked to them, because you're an adult and can make your own judgments. But by having me say it, a lot of trouble can be avoided."

Huang Cao: "I've seen your exam results. Even in Utopia, your grades are excellent enough, suitable for both politics and military affairs. So I can offer you an opportunity to study in the main city of Utopia and temporarily exempt you from the practical exam, allowing you to enter the Utopia University of Politics directly through the written exam."

Utopia University of Government is a university exclusively for Utopia officials.

Whenever an official feels that he is not capable enough for his position, he can apply to study at this university after passing the exam.

However, to qualify for this opportunity, one must have worked in the position for at least two years prior to taking the exam.

If someone without official status wants to enter this university, they will need to complete a certain amount of social practice, which will last for two years, with specific work to be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

After all, the Utopian administrative system is very complex, with no idle positions, so the officials have already been trained and therefore do not need to participate in practical work.

Even so, the number of applicants remains high every year.

Because there will always be people who feel that they are not capable enough, and the younger generation will surpass the older generation. Without improving oneself, one cannot gain a foothold in the utopian officialdom.

To contribute greater value to the lord and the entire nation is the life motto of Utopian officials.

This is something akin to a faith.

Therefore, the value of the exemption from practical exams provided by Master Huang is self-evident.

"Mr. Huang, why did you choose me?" Margaret asked, puzzled.

Huang Cao replied, "Because in my mind, the Kazimierz must be incorporated into Utopia after a certain period of time. So my reason is not only because I value your abilities, but also to express my respect for the Kazimierz."

"Of course, my officials aren't pushovers either. If you want them to admire you, you must demonstrate a determination to work even harder than they do."

Master Huang was quite capable in selecting officials; those he approved of generally performed no worse than his own officials in examinations.

Those who disagree include, for example, Saria is acting as a government official in Columbia.

That Wyvern had some skills, but not many. After exchanging greetings, the officials of Utopia all knew she was a mascot.

The truly capable people are like Victoria Vina, who was chosen by Master Huang.

She is doing a great job in her position right now, although she is a little inexperienced, but her abilities are very convincing.

Moreover, in Utopia, no one would doubt Master Huang's abilities, because he would always make the right choice.

Huang Cao continued, "So, are you willing to accept this opportunity? Or I can give you a few days to consider it. This isn't a request, but rather an opportunity."

Even without Margaret Huang Cao's subordinates, Kazimierz is already capable of operating. The current situation is simply due to the original storyline, and we want to see what this girl's potential holds.

After saying that, Huang Cao began grading Margaret's exam paper right in front of everyone.

About ten minutes later, on a test paper with a maximum score of 200, Margaret scored 199.

The point deducted was mainly due to grammatical errors in certain places.

This exam paper is perfect enough; even within Utopia, very few people could achieve this score.

"Father, Mother... I hope you can support my choice."

Margaret turned to look at her parents, who were sitting quietly to the side.

Yolanta held her eldest daughter in her arms, expressing her feelings with a warm embrace:

"My child, as your mother, I have always supported any decision you make. This is your dream, isn't it?"

Upon seeing the nearly perfect test paper, Yolanta instantly understood that what Master Huang had said was not a lie.

Margaret truly wanted to dedicate herself to a political career in Utopia; it was her dream, and she had been preparing for it for many years.

Huang Cao: "Also, civil servants in Utopia have very high salaries, at least Maria doesn't have to worry about whether or not to drink iced tea every day anymore."

Civil servants in Utopia are paid very high salaries, but this is considered perfectly normal by the locals because the work is demanding and stressful.

Seeing that his wife had agreed, Snitz Nearl sighed:

"In that case, I have nothing to worry about anymore, Margaret. I trust your choice."

Młynar felt she had no right to interfere in the family's affairs, but she quietly offered her support from the sidelines.

Huang Cao: "Since that's the case, then you can accept this student ID. You'll be enrolled this October, and the course will last for one year. Don't underestimate this year."

"The school is full of hidden talents and will definitely bring you endless surprises. Tuition and food expenses for single dorm rooms are fully covered, and students receive a daily allowance."

School is a place for learning, and there shouldn't be any extra pressure interfering with learning.

People with social needs will naturally engage in social interaction on their own initiative. Regardless of resource issues, there is absolutely no need to force people to socialize for various reasons.

"By the way, since Margaret has chosen to become my subordinate... Mr. Cyril should be upstairs. I'll heal his injuries; it must be tough being tormented by illness all this time."

"Decades ago... we became friends after a fight."

Everyone was shocked. They had never imagined that Cyril had actually fought against the lord of Utopia before, and even survived.

Huang Cao shook his head, not intending to explain further, because this was an old almanac from decades ago.

Let the parties involved speak for themselves.

Led by the crowd, he arrived at the sanatorium on the first floor, where Cyril, on the verge of death, was lying on the bed.

Chapter 654 Cyril: One Must Have Emotional Intelligence

"Young man, long time no see."

A familiar vine appeared in Huang Cao's hand. He sat down by Cyril's bed and spoke in a mature and gentle voice.

At the same time, his voice also changed, as if he were wearing a suit of armor.

"You... you are..." Cyril slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view was a familiar yet unfamiliar boy.

The reason he was familiar with him was because Cyril had attended the Terra United Nations as a representative of Kazimierz, and had naturally seen Master Huang's face before.

They were strangers because they didn't have many opportunities to meet; they were, in a sense, familiar strangers.

"Your voice... it sounds so familiar, like someone I used to know."