"Nonsense!"
Fatty Xin gave his judgment without hesitation. At the same time, he pulled out a brand-new school paper and a copy of the Beta Town Post, tossing them onto the table for his two companions to fight over. A gratified smile appeared on his face:
"...There are plenty of similar rumors. For instance, many people believe the Alliance is trying to interfere with First University's personnel arrangements through the establishment of Edge Academy. That's why the rumored candidates for dean include Trident Sword Director Robert Nude and Danhaag Chief Justice Sam Marshall.
"Others believe that after Vice Principal Shi leaves, the School Labor Committee will arrange for its own people to interfere with the Professor Joint Conference's appointments. Possible candidates to be put forward as vice principal include Qian Jiuzhou, deputy director of the School Labor Committee, Old Man Shaw, who ferries people across the Silent River, and so on.
"Some also think that the different factions within Edge Academy are competing against one another. For example, the High Priest of the murloc tribe and the grand elder of the Gypsy Witch Coven both have extensive seniority and are qualified to compete for that position.
"In short, with the people involved remaining silent, all kinds of rumors are bound to fly everywhere... Of course, it can't be ruled out that some of those rumors contain a measure of truth.
"Or rather, perhaps it is precisely because there are too many interested parties involved that the choice of dean has become so difficult.
"The editorial department has already issued internal instructions: any news not confirmed by the university or the school paper is to be treated as rumor... Of course, Brother Scum, if you have any latest statement regarding Qingqiu Mansion, be sure to tell me. The editorial department will