Chapter 44: Chapter 44 As Long as You’re Happy [Thanks to alliance head Black Night’s Pupil]
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“???”
Mo Yanxue was stunned.
Liu Mingyue’s eyes reddened even more, wishing there was a crack in the ground she could crawl into.
She was a genius, yet she had been rejected six times in a row!
The key point… Even if you didn’t want to accept me, at least find a better excuse, right? To consider the face of a coachman…
What does that mean?
Am I not even worthy of being a coachman’s disciple?
Righteous indignation almost led to a breakdown, her eyes sweeping over The Second Elder Wu Liuyun and others who were similarly shaking their heads: “We won’t take you either…”
Rejected ×7.
Rejected ×8.
Rejected ×9.
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Rejected ×107.
In the blink of an eye, the number of rejections had exceeded one hundred.
All the students were bewildered, looking at each other and then at Liu Mingyue, before turning their confused gazes towards Zhang Xuan who was also somewhat bewildered not far away.
Can someone tell me what exactly is going on?
Those in the know understood he was a coachman, while those not in the know might mistake him for the School Head!
“Can’t these guys keep a low profile?”
Seeing the multitude of teachers reject and then look towards him with appeasing gazes, School Head Lu covered his forehead, feeling a tad frenzied.
He had specially instructed everyone not to reveal Zhang Xuan’s identity as a super genius. As a result, everyone rolled up their sleeves to please him, and now even the most foolish could probably see there was a problem!
Can you not be such a liability?
Truly a team of pigs!
“What does it mean to respect my wishes?”
Indeed, not only did the others sense something was off, Zhang Xuan was also bewildered, earnestly explaining: “I really don’t want to accept her!”
Rejected ×108.
When accepting a student, shouldn’t you at least accept someone obedient and respectful to their teacher?
This person here, though, is arrogant and unruly, showing no respect for him at all. If he really accepted her, it would be nothing but aggrievation…
“Waah…”
All they saw was an earnest look on her face, with no trace of pretense. Combined with the universal rejection by all the teachers, Liu Mingyue became both anxious and angry, unable to hold back any longer, and broke down in tears on the spot.
She truly was a genius… With 24 streaks of Heavenly Mandate Vitality in the Source Pool evaluation, that was an achievement not even the city lord possessed. For anyone else, teachers would have competed to accept such a prized catch, so why did she become a hot potato when it came to her?
Am I really that dreadful?
“This… don’t cry!”
Having not expected the girl to burst into tears again, Mo Yanxue suddenly felt overwhelmed.
If the other party kept up her defiant attitude, she could meet it with the same approach, but crying… that was truly something she had no way to handle!
After a moment of hesitation, she looked up at the young man not far away.
“Zhang Xuan… why don’t you just accept her? After the Source Pool evaluation, not being accepted by any teacher would not only be a laughingstock but also equate to not being able to get enrolled, thus unable to enter Baiyan Academy…”
She too had realized that the other teachers’ refusals had something to do with this former subordinate, and although she didn’t know how he had managed it, she understood that to break this impasse, she had to turn to him.
“Er…”
Looking left and right, seeing everyone’s gaze concentrated on him, Zhang Xuan felt somewhat helpless.
He loved keeping a low profile, and being eyed intently by so many people, let alone having someone desperate to be his disciple, made him feel completely overwhelmed in an instant!
Is quietly being a beautiful man really not allowed?
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“How about this!”
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Xuan said, “She can be listed under my name as my student, but whether I teach her, and how I teach her will be up to me. Additionally, you must sell that Dao Li horse to me!”
Since he couldn’t end things without accepting her, he might as well take some advantage—consider it the other party’s Apprentice Gift.
The World’s Teacher taking on a student, even if only as an observer, wasn’t something that was available to just anyone.
“???”
Mo Yanxue was stunned.
She had thought that simply by speaking up, the other party would give her face out of politeness. After all, accepting Liu Mingyue as a student would greatly benefit the other party as well—she had never dreamed she’d hear this.
The young miss of the Liu Clan to become an apprentice, and you’re putting on airs?
“You must be dreaming…”
As expected, upon hearing these words, Liu Mingyue was so angry that she clenched her teeth tightly, paying no heed to her previous crying.
To have her as a disciple was already humbling, and yet gifts were required, with no certainty of teaching or the method of teaching… Who do you think you are?
“Ahem!”
Just as she was about to go mad from grievance, City Lord Yu Longqing, who had been silent up till now, stepped forward: “Zhang Xuan laoshi, since Liu Mingyue is rather unwilling to be your student, how about we let this matter go!”
“The city lord has spoken!”
“He probably can’t stand to watch this anymore.”
“Right, I heard this Zhang Xuan used to be a coachman, skilled in Horse Taming, which is how he got taken in as a Miscellaneous Duties Teacher by the School Head—he really thinks he’s some kind of expert…”
Seeing City Lord Yu speak up, a series of scoffs erupted from the surroundings.
In everyone’s eyes, for the third-ranked prodigy of Baiyan City to fancy you enough to seek your tutelage was already an unimaginable stroke of luck that one couldn’t earn in a lifetime. Not only was there no gratitude, but he dared to show off, truly biting the hand that feeds him.
“Very well!”
Zhang Xuan nodded.
It was just as well since he didn’t want to teach her in the first place. After all, with his capabilities, if he were to teach a peerless prodigy whose cultivation skyrocketed and became the top of Baiyan City in a short time, that would also be rather embarrassing.
“Niece Mingyue, I have already spoken to Zhang laoshi, and he will no longer take you as his student…”
Hearing his agreement, City Lord Yu looked towards the girl.
“Thank you, City Lord…” Liu Mingyue nodded repeatedly in thanks.
“Hmm!”
No longer paying attention to the girl who kept toggling between crying and throwing tantrums, Yu Longqing looked up at Zhang Xuan again and bowed respectfully with a fist in palm: “Zhang laoshi, since my niece Mingyue will not be entering under your tutelage, perhaps… you would consider taking my daughter as your student instead?”
School Head Lu brought you here to be a Miscellaneous Duties Teacher, didn’t he? Then I’ll send my daughter to study under you!
Day-to-day teaching, constant interaction; should anything come of it, it would be a huge gain!
Humph, try to outsmart me, who can outplay me, the city lord?
“Ahem, Father, how many daughters do you have?”
Catching off guard by her father’s words, Yu Xiaoyu looked over in astonishment.
Yu Longqing frowned: “Naturally, there’s only you!”
Yu Xiaoyu’s eyes widened: “You mean I should enter under Zhang laoshi’s tutelage, but I have already agreed to School Head Lu…”
City Lord Yu smiled: “The apprentice ceremony hasn’t taken place yet, has it? Just call it off, surely he will not mind, right…”
Understanding his intent, and unable to say much under the circumstances, Lu Mingrong could only nod awkwardly yet politely: “As long as you’re happy…”
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Having thought her father was joking, Yu Xiaoyu was completely flabbergasted to realize he was serious.
This coachman is just a little better at beast taming, right? Why do School Head Lu and my father show him so much respect?
Yu Longqing said: “Zhang laoshi, you saw my daughter’s evaluation just now. Ranked second in Baiyan Academy, with an exceptional talent. Along with the resources of my City Lord Residence, once she starts practicing, her progress will be rapid. Having her as your disciple will certainly not tarnish your reputation. May I ask… what are your thoughts?”
After a glance at him, Zhang Xuan frowned slightly: “I decline.”