After studying for a while longer, Zhang Xuan realized that the books in the library were all like flowers in the fog, like the moon in the water. It was impossible to reach them at all. Losing interest, Zhang Xuan withdrew his consciousness from his sea of consciousness.
"It's time for lunch. I'll think of a way to fool two more in the afternoon!"
Raising his head to look out the window, the sun had already risen to the center of the sky. In the morning, a total of 18 students had come, but only one had managed to become his disciple. The probability was really low. He couldn't continue like this in the afternoon. No matter what, he was a transmigrator. If he couldn't even deceive an ancient person, how could he have the face to say that he lived in an era of information technology?
Stretching his body, he walked out of his lecture hall and slowly walked into the academy's canteen.
Just like the universities in his previous life, the cafeteria of Hongtian Academy is extremely spacious, sufficient for over ten thousand students to dine at the same time. Having recruited a student, Zhang Xuan is in a good mood. Grabbing a few more sets of dishes, he finds a corner of the cafeteria and starts digging in.
"Isn't this Miss Zhang?"
Just as Zhang Xuan was enjoying his meal, a voice suddenly sounded. Raising his head, he saw a young man looking at him with a smile on his face. There was no warmth in his eyes. Instead, it felt like he was putting on a fake smile.
"Teacher Cao?" Zhang Xuan recognized him.
Cao laoshi's name was Cao Xiong. He had entered the academy together with Zhang Xuan, and he had always liked to compare himself with Zhang Xuan.
His previous self had died of drunkenness because he couldn't stand all kinds of ridicule. This fellow definitely couldn't escape the responsibility of having to bear such pressure.
"Today is the day when the freshmen report in and choose their own teachers. How is it? Seeing that you still have the mood to eat here, it must be good! Look, these are my newly recruited students. There are twelve of them in total. I'll take them out for a meal first! After that, arrange accommodation for them! "
Teacher Cao had a look of superiority on his face. He pointed to the back, showing off openly.
That's right, he was here to show off.
There was no enmity between him and Zhang Xuan. The two of them entered the school at the same time, so it was inevitable that they would be compared by others. The latter was a model failure, so of course he had to show his superiority.
As expected, there was a group of youths following behind him. All of them were in high spirits and full of curiosity towards new things.
"Everyone, let me introduce to you. This is Zhang Xuan laoshi. He is a celebrity in our academy. Oh, he is the only teacher who scored a zero in the Teacher Qualification Examination since the establishment of the academy! We have created a new history! "
Teacher Cao introduced it to everyone.
"Scored zero in the Teacher Qualification Examination?"
"Ah, I heard about it on my way here. His student went berserk and was almost crippled!"
"I've heard about it too. Before I came here, many people told me not to choose him as my teacher. Otherwise, not only will I be unable to cultivate, it will be equivalent to suicide!"
"I didn't expect him to be the one. He looks quite kind!"
…
Hearing Cao Xiong's introduction, the students started to discuss.
The Teacher Qualification Examination combines many factors together to form a unified score. Of which, the evaluation of students is also a part of it. As long as the teacher has students, there will be a score. Scoring a zero straight away can be considered a breakthrough in history.
"Are you done with the introduction?"
Zhang Xuan did not feel angry in the face of the crowd's discussion.
The one who scored zero was that Zhang Xuan from before. What did that have to do with him?
However, even though he wasn't angry, he was still displeased by Cao laoshi's actions of suppressing others and elevating himself. He casually waved his hands and said, "You can scram after the introduction. Don't disturb my meal!"
He didn't expect this fellow to not have the slightest intention of embarrassing himself after revealing his history, even asking him to scram. Cao Xiong's complexion darkened. Flinging his hands, he exuded the authority of a teacher and said, "Scoring a zero in the Teacher Qualification Examination, breaking the academy's record. Don't you feel ashamed?"
"Ashamed? Why should I feel ashamed? You said it yourself, I broke the record and became a celebrity. All the new students know who I am, but what about you? "Zhang Xuan pointed to the students behind Cao Xiong and asked," How many points did you score in the Teacher Qualification Examination? Do they know? Do they know who you are before coming to the academy? If not for you trying your best to rope them in and even treating them to a meal, do you think that they would acknowledge you as their teacher? As a teacher, you don't even have the slightest bit of fame. How dare you brag to me! "
"What?"
If others were to score a zero in the Teacher Qualification Examination, they would definitely walk out with their heads covered, afraid of embarrassing themselves. Yet, this fellow is gleeful and proud. Even though he didn't score a zero, he has become the target of his disdain.
Cao Xiong is on the verge of going insane.
Isn't his heart too big! More importantly … With this kind of result, where did you get the qualifications to be so arrogant?
The students standing behind him stare at one another, completely dumbfounded.
Where's your face, where's your face?
This teacher … is too shameless!
To Zhang Xuan, what is there to be shameless and thick-skinned? What a joke. In the era that he lives in, some celebrities would do anything to be shameless in order to climb up the social ladder! Whatever exaggeration, nude photos, scandals, all sorts of things, they don't feel ashamed at all. He only scored a zero in the Teacher Qualification Examination, it doesn't mean anything at all.
Cao Xiong's face reddens in anger, "A teacher should still focus on teaching. Today, I won't hold it against you. When you recruit a student, if you have the capability, let's compete again. Let's see who is better at teaching students!"
After which, he turns around to leave.
At this moment, the conversation between a man and a woman sounds behind him.
"That teacher is really not bad, his personality is also good …"
An adorable female voice sounds out, her tone filled with hesitation.
"My second young mistress, you should just listen to me. Before we came here, young master instructed me to have you acknowledge Lu Xun laoshi as your teacher. Yet, you refused to listen and even sent me away. Of all the people you could have acknowledged, you just had to acknowledge him..."
Following which, the voice of an elder carries a hint of helplessness.
"That teacher … isn't as bad as you described him to be. He … he is a good person. He even offered me pointers, saying that … if I were to train properly, I would be able to become the first in the cohort …" The female voice still carries a hint of hesitation.
"First in the cohort? If you really learn from him, it would already be a good thing if your cultivation doesn't go berserk. Second xiaojie, do you know who he is? He is the academy's most famous trash teacher, scoring a zero in the Teacher Qualification Examination last semester … My little ancestor, hurry up and withdraw. Otherwise, if young master were to find out, he would definitely kill me … "The voice of the elder is pleading.
"Brother!"
Hearing the elder speak of young master, the girl starts to feel afraid. Her face warps and she doesn't know what to do.
Hearing those words, the eyes of Cao Xiong, who is about to leave, light up. He turns to look at the eating Zhang Xuan with a smile and says, "Miss Zhang, could this girl be the student you have just accepted? Haha, things don't look good. She intends to withdraw! "
Teachers can choose their students and students can choose their teachers.
If they feel that their teacher isn't suitable for them, they can return the token he bestowed upon them.
Cao Xiong's voice is loud and it immediately attracts the attention of many people. The master and servant duo, who are in the midst of a discussion, also turn their gazes over.
"Second xiaojie, he is the teacher you have just acknowledged?" The gaze of the elder falls on Zhang Xuan.
"Yes!" The girl nods her head.
The elder immediately stands up and walks over to Zhang Xuan. "Miss Zhang, our young miss intends to withdraw from your tutelage!"
"Elder Liu …" Not expecting the elder to act so quickly, the girl's face reddens. She hurriedly walks forward and turns to look at Zhang Xuan apologetically. "Teacher, I …"
It is the student that Zhang Xuan has just accepted, Wang Ying.
"Wang Ying, you should know that I have never accepted students. The reason why I accepted you is because we are fated to meet. Yet, you wish to withdraw from my tutelage and give up on such a good opportunity? Do you know how many people wish to become my student, but I refuse to accept them? "
Naturally, Zhang Xuan can't allow the slot that he has obtained with great difficulty to slip away. Thus, he feigns the arrogance of an elder.
"The heck …"
Hearing his words, those who are aware of his background feel their vision darken, and they are about to faint.
Brother, can you be any more shameless? You have never accepted students. How many people wish to become your student if they are fated to meet you … You are the one who is unable to accept students, alright …
"I-I am not …"
Upon being questioned, Wang Ying hurriedly waves his hands. However, before he can finish his words, he is interrupted.
"Yes!" Seeing that the second young mistress isn't decisive, the elder, Uncle Liu, steps forward. "Miss Zhang, our family's second young mistress has decided to withdraw from your tutelage. It isn't convenient for her to say it out loud, so I'll have to trouble you to settle the formalities for her!"
"Withdraw?" Zhang Xuan rolls his eyes. "You should think this through. Withdrawing from a teacher will leave a bad reputation in the academy. No teacher will dare to accept you in the future! Are you going to hold up your young mistress's life because of your willfulness? Are you able to bear this responsibility? "
"This …" Elder Liu is taken aback.
A student can withdraw from a teacher, but doing so is an insult to the teacher. Furthermore, if you can withdraw this student, it means that you can withdraw another one as well. Generally speaking, other teachers wouldn't accept a student with such a 'bad record'.
After all, no one would be willing to accept such a student when their dignity as a teacher has been insulted.
Furthermore, if they were to accept it, it would be equivalent to slapping the face of another teacher. They are all colleagues, so it is impossible for them to offend a colleague for a student.
If one were to cultivate in the academy without a teacher, it would be equivalent to crippling their entire life.
Elder Liu was still brimming with anger a moment ago. However, with just a single sentence from Zhang Xuan, he is at a loss.
He is just a servant. If the second young mistress were to be delayed due to this, he wouldn't be able to absolve himself of the blame even if he dies a hundred times.
"Don't worry, your family's second young mistress is talented. As long as I guide her well, she will definitely be able to achieve good results …" Seeing that he is wavering, Zhang Xuan tries to bluff him once more.
You must be joking. How can a cooked duck fly away!
"Wait a moment, who says that no teacher will dare to accept her? Young lady, as long as you withdraw from this Miss Zhang, I will accept you as my student immediately! "
Before Zhang Xuan can finish his words, Cao Xiong steps forward and gestures grandly.
Previously, he was humiliated by Zhang Xuan. Now that there is an opportunity, how can he let it go?
"Cao Xiong, what are you doing?"
Zhang Xuan's face darkens.
"What am I doing? I can't let such a good seedling go to waste. If she withdraws from you, I will accept her immediately! Since she came to the academy to study, it is only right for her to choose a teacher who is able to guide her and not one who scored a zero in the Teacher Qualification Examination! "
Chuckling, Cao Xiong is gleeful.
"You are openly snatching a student. Do you believe that I will report this to the Education Bureau?"
This is no longer a simple grudge, but a blatant snatching of a student!
Even though the academy encourages teachers to make their own choices, it doesn't encourage such a reckless snatching! If it were to happen, not only would it affect the relationship between the teachers, it would also throw the entire academy into a mess and affect the atmosphere.
"Snatch a student? You are being too serious. At most, we can conduct a fair competition on the spot and allow the student to make her own choice. Do you dare to accept it? "
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