"Do you know anything about the Heart-Training Path?"
Early that morning, Xu Yuanqing looked at the refreshed students in the room and spoke with an air of mystery.
They exchanged looks and shook their heads.
"That makes things easy."
Seeing their bewildered expressions, Xu Yuanqing let out a long breath and muttered to himself.
"There are plenty of things to keep in mind about the Heart-Training Path!"
"And I'm honored to say I've walked it myself!"
"Of course, Ink Academy's rule is equivalent exchange. For just twenty credits, I'll pass on all my experience to you!"
Clearing his throat, Xu Yuanqing adopted a solemn expression and addressed them.
Only Xu Yuanqing's voice continued to echo through the room, along with the sight of several retreating backs.
"Hey, you should have some faith in a teacher's integrity!"
"Really, I wouldn't cheat anyone, young or old."
"Would you at least look at me?"
"Have mercy on me, guys. Let me earn a few credits. That old bastard of a Vice Principal docked me another two months' pay. I can't afford to live..."
"That app I made still needs maintenance every month. It burns through so much damn money!"
Xu Yuanqing kept wailing.
He could only watch as they packed their things, opened the door, and left.
Only Zhao Zicheng moved a little slower, deliberately leaving last. He looked this way and that before finally saying quietly, "Teacher Xu, two credits for your information. Deal?"
"No way!"
Xu Yuanqing was stunned. Looking at this bargaining genius before him, he refused without hesitation.
"Oh, forget it, then."
Zhao Zicheng shrugged indifferently and headed out.
Xu Yuanqing immediately panicked. "Zhao, Zhao, wait! A little more, just a little. Three credits. How about it?"
"My name has three characters. Three is my lucky number!"
Zhao