The principal coughed lightly, and the three of them turned their gazes toward the doorway.
"Congratulations on successfully passing the special exam." The principal smiled kindly. "In recent years, the military academy's special exams have had a very low application rate and a pass rate that's practically zero. This year's result is somewhat unexpected."
As he spoke, he walked to the mahogany table and sat down. Looking at Lu Xunji and Xie Ji, he nodded with great satisfaction. "I've watched the live video of your special exam. You are both outstanding students. You possess unimaginable perseverance, keen insight, and excellent physical strength. I imagine you will achieve great things at this school."
"Of course, you..." The principal turned his gaze to Jin Li, noticing the tears welling up in his eyes, paused, and then said, "You're a good student too."
Jin Li: "..."
"Luck is also part of ability." Seeing that Jin Li was about to cry, the principal quickly comforted her, "This is your military academy student badge. The chip inside the badge will allow you to move freely within the military academy because you entered through a special exam. This badge is also different from ordinary students' badges; you can obtain any expenses at the school for free using the chip inside the badge. This is the school's reward for you."
The moment money was mentioned, Xie Ji's eyes lit up, and he smiled innocently, clutching the badge. "Thank you, Principal! We certainly won't let you down! By the way, according to you, can I exchange this school badge for a military academy badge? You know, I've never been a principal before! I'll just swipe my badge to become one."
headmaster. "..."
Xie Ji: "I was just kidding, Principal."
The principal wiped the sweat from his temples. "Our Little Xie is truly a very humorous student."
Xie Ji: "Can I clear the teaching building?"
headmaster. "..."
Is this the pinnacle of talent among this year's military academy cadets?
The principal's vision went black; he could no longer see the future of the military academy.
After confirming that the badges could only be traded within the school and couldn't be used to become the principal or to renovate the restrooms in the teaching building, Xie Ji somewhat regretfully put his and Lu Xunji's school badges into his pocket.
The principal paused for a moment, then said, "Student, there's another badge that belongs to Lu Xunji."
"It's nothing," Lu Xunji said calmly. "He likes it."
The principal frowned.
No, there's something strange about this.
"Furthermore," Lu Xunji said, "We won't be separated; it doesn't matter who has the badge."
headmaster. "..."
Great, he's love-struck. The future of the Imperial Military Academy is truly hopeless, haha.
In fact, the live broadcast of the special exam did capture footage of Lu Xunji and Xie Ji kissing passionately.
However, this is a matter of privacy, and the school has done a very good job of keeping it confidential. The principal has only seen some clips of outstanding performances compiled by the examiners.
"Now, the three students need to choose their majors." The principal adjusted his glasses and said, " Jin Li, would you like to go first?"
Jin Li hesitantly replied, "I choose mecha design and maintenance."
The principal nodded. "This is indeed a very suitable major for you, with no great danger or high-intensity training. And what about you two?"
Lu Xunji glanced down at Xie Ji.
Xie Ji was taken aback for a moment. "Should I choose first?"
The principal smiled and nodded, "In your case, I suggest you choose the same major as Jin Li."
Xie Ji glanced at the long list of majors and then said, "I choose Mech Soldier."
"Oh?" The principal seemed a little surprised, but didn't say anything more, "Okay."
Jin Li stammered as she leaned closer, "Are you crazy? Why did you choose mecha combat? This major is tough and dangerous; you might be sent to the front lines after graduation!"
Xie Ji paused for a moment, then said, "Huh? Is that so? I didn't know that! I thought the subsidies for individual mech soldiers were the most expensive!"
He pointed to the comparison of various subsidies on the personal terminal. "A whopping five million!"
Jin Li paused for a moment, then said weakly, "That's a death allowance. If you have an accident during training or drills while you're at school, you'll receive a five million yuan allowance."
Xie Ji: "..."
"Damn it, why didn't you say so sooner!" Xie Ji quickly asked, "Principal, is it possible to change majors?"
"Sorry, your school badge has been assigned to the Mecha Soldier Department during voiceprint registration." The principal shook his head and advised, "But you can look on the bright side. Although Mecha Soldier training is tough and tiring, at least—the cafeteria is the cheapest."
Xie Ji: "(*￣￣)."
Damn it, we've lost even more!
He can just casually use any school badge!
Lu Xunji said, "I'm also a mecha soldier, thank you, Principal."
The principal sighed, "I believe you have a great talent for battlefield command, Lu. I hope you value your future more, rather than..."
"I choose the mecha soldier." Lu Xunji tapped his finger on the school badge. "Was the voiceprint registration successful?"
The principal paused for a moment, then said, "... It was a success."
"Thank you." Lu Xunji continued, "I share a dorm with him, is that alright?"
The principal's gaze towards Lu Xunji grew increasingly pained. "Alright."
"Hmm." Lu Xunji nodded. "The key."
"Dormitory number 110, just swipe your school badge to enter." The principal's gaze towards Xie Ji could only be described as that of a "femme fatale who brings ruin to the country."
"Thank you for your hard work, Principal." Without further ado, Lu Xunji pulled Xie Ji and turned to leave.
Jin Li Poached Egg Eyes: "Principal, what about me? Do I deserve a dormitory number?"
Principal: "...111, go."
"Okay! Thank you, Principal! May you be healthy, safe, and prosperous! May everything go smoothly for you! May you have many children and much happiness! May you live a long and healthy life!" Jin Li said in one breath, then ran out.
The principal rubbed his forehead in his office.
What kind of people were recruited this year...?
A money-grubbing obsession who wants to buy a teaching building by painting school badges, a hopelessly romantic person, and... a rhyming actor?