"Wow, if it isn't our busy man. Finally decided to come back after skipping classes for a whole month?"
With the Venom Supercar's speed, Xia Xu naturally returned to the International Scientific Research University in no time. He had only just finished the return formalities when he ran straight into Grant, who had just gotten out of class.
"What do you mean, skipping classes? I took leave. It's called the privilege of a genius entrepreneur."
Xia Xu shrugged and walked over to him.
Grant was carrying his bow bag, and students stood around him in groups of three or five. A few carried similar bags.
Of course, they weren't gearing up for any sort of armed activity. They had merely just finished their archery elective.
The International Scientific Research University offered a broad range of electives. For the artistically inclined, there were tea ceremonies, flower arranging, painting, and music. For those who preferred martial pursuits, there were archery, horseback riding, tai chi, and more.
Nor did it treat these courses as mere formalities like other universities. It hired actual experts to teach them, even had dedicated facilities such as an archery hall, and partnered with riding stables and firearms clubs.
As it happened, Xia Xu had signed up for archery too. He had intended to work on his shooting skills, and with an elective conveniently available, he could train and earn credits at the same time.
Unfortunately, plans couldn't keep up with changes. He had taken an entire month off for the Second Heart modification and had attended only a week of regular classes, never mind electives, which hadn't even started before he left.
"Why did you suddenly take a whole month off? Run into something troublesome?"
Grant quickened his pace to walk beside Xia Xu. While asking casually with