"Yes." Li Changjiang and Hu Ruoyun nodded.
"From what I know of him, I can say with certainty that this child is someone who would sacrifice everything for his country and the greater good. In fact, everything he does is an effort toward that goal."
"That includes his love. He can sacrifice that too!"
Chapter 108: Though the Fuel Is Spent, the Flame Lives On
"Li Chenglong's hesitation wasn't over what he could gain, but over... which choice would best serve his ultimate goal. And Li Chenglong's ultimate goal is to put the greater good first, with everything else set aside. That is why the system gave him such a high assessment!"
"Compared with Li Chenglong, what truly astonishes me is that the system could read that deeply. The system has improved!"
"He is a good child, certainly. He is simply too hard on himself."
He Yuanyue closed her eyes and sighed softly. "They are all good children..."
"But in the end, Li Chenglong still chose the one he loved."
"Yes, but his repeated hesitation already gave the other three ladies tremendous respect and consolation."
He Yuanyue waved a weary hand. "Let this matter end here."
She did not want to discuss it anymore.
But she had already said a great deal today.
As Li Changjiang recalled every word the Former Principal had said, he could not help admiring the care she had taken.
He realized that, as principal, he still fell far short of the Former Principal. She had put her heart into every child and could see through appearances to their essence.
He, on the other hand, was still only looking at the surface. That was undoubtedly a dereliction of duty!
Li Changjiang pondered this earnestly.
He Yuanyue took several breaths, recovered some of her energy, and said,