After persuading Li Hongling, Chen Yu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He certainly wouldn't allow the so-called "Future Leaders Program" to exist in the Tianyu Base. If everyone wanted to be a leader, then where would that leave him?

What he needs are obedient fund investors, not a group of ambitious "future leaders" who want to take his place.

If Li Hongling really insists on going against him, then he will have no choice but to replace her.

Fortunately, the other party was not the stubborn type and ultimately chose to understand and carry out his decision.

"Minister Li, this university town looks pretty good to me. You're quite capable," Chen Yu said with a smile, acknowledging Li Hongling's work.

Li Hongling responded with a smile: "Thank you for your praise, Mr. Chen. The construction of the university town has indeed taken a lot of effort from us. We strive to provide the children at the base with the best educational resources, so that they can swim freely in the ocean of knowledge and contribute to the future of the base."

“Yes, that’s right. Tianyu Base is not a temporary shelter; it’s a long-term, continuously developing society.” Chen Yu’s gaze was far-reaching, as if he could already see the future. “The future will require a constant stream of fresh blood to drive the development of Tianyu Base, and education is the key to cultivating this fresh blood.”

Li Hongling nodded in agreement: "That's right, Mr. Chen. The university town not only bears the important responsibility of imparting knowledge, but is also the cradle of innovative thinking. We encourage students to explore boldly and try new things, providing them with diverse learning platforms and practical opportunities, aiming to cultivate talents who have both theoretical knowledge and practical abilities."

At this point, Li Hongling looked up at the wall clock and then suggested to Chen Yu and the others, "Mr. Chen, everyone, it's almost noon now, why don't we go have lunch first? Hehe, the food at our Ministry of Education is pretty good."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu laughed heartily, then waved his hand and said, "Minister Li, since you say your meals are good, they must be good too. However, what I'm most concerned about is the children's food and accommodation. How about this, we'll have lunch at the school cafeteria today? What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Li Hongling's eyes, but she immediately nodded in agreement: "Mr. Chen, your suggestion is excellent. We would very much welcome you and the other leaders to experience the students' daily meals firsthand. Shall we head over now?"

“Okay,” Qiao Meng said with a smile. “Then we’ll trouble Minister Li to show us the way.”

"I never thought I'd be able to eat in the school cafeteria again in my lifetime. I'm really looking forward to it." Yang Yue said with a smile, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia for her past campus life.

"That's great! Back when I was at Haha University, I missed the school cafeterias back home. You guys don't know, the school cafeterias in Merica are simply incomparable—expensive and not tasty at all," Li Wanqing said excitedly.

“Yes, yes, school cafeterias in China are our taste buds’ paradise!” Zhang Zihan joined the conversation, her face beaming with a nostalgic smile.

"I'm fine with anything," Liu Menghan said nonchalantly.

Lin Lele initially didn't want to talk to Chen Yu, but seeing everyone so enthusiastic, she became somewhat expectant and loudly proclaimed, "I..."

"Alright, since everyone agrees, let's go try the food at the school cafeteria of our Tianyu Base today!" Chen Yu waved his hand and then walked out of the office first.

The others quickly followed suit.

Lin Lele was left standing there, bewildered in the wind: "I...I haven't finished speaking yet."

"Lele, hurry up, don't fall behind the group." Qiao Meng called out to Lin Lele as she turned around.

Lin Lele then realized what was happening. She stomped her foot angrily and quickly followed after him.

The Tianyu Base Headquarters University Town consists of five institutions of higher learning: Tianyu University, Tianyu University of Science and Technology, Tianyu Institute of Technology, Tianyu Medical College, and Tianyu College of Art and Design.

Each school has its own unique characteristics, covering a wide range of fields from science and engineering to humanities and social sciences.

These are all teaching staff drawn from universities ranked within the top 100 in the world before the apocalypse on Earth. In terms of overall strength, each of them is many times stronger than those universities before the apocalypse.

It can be described as a brilliant place where elites gather and wisdom collide.

These schools not only inherited the fine traditions and academic heritage of the original universities, but also incorporated innovative elements to meet the needs of the new era in the context of post-apocalyptic reconstruction.

Outdated teaching methods and curriculum have been abandoned in favor of a teaching model that emphasizes practical application, interdisciplinary integration, and the cultivation of innovative abilities.

"Minister Li, let's go to the cafeteria at Tianyu University today. I want to see what the students there eat on a daily basis," Chen Yu said as they walked, a hint of curiosity and anticipation on his face.

Li Hongling smiled and nodded, leading the group through the campus towards Tianyu University's cafeteria. Along the way, she introduced Chen Yu and the others to the various facilities and student activities within the university town, including various laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums, and various clubs and student competitions.

"Our goal is to create a well-rounded education system that not only focuses on students' academic performance, but also emphasizes their comprehensive qualities and innovative abilities," Li Hongling said proudly.

After listening, Chen Yu nodded slightly in agreement.

The group walked along the tree-lined campus paths, flanked by well-arranged teaching buildings and vibrant green spaces.

These green plants are new cold- and wind-resistant varieties developed by scientists at the Tianyu Base. They can still thrive even in harsh environments like the extreme cold of the apocalypse, adding a touch of vitality and hope to the campus.

However, there were very few pedestrians on the road, and only a few scattered students of different skin colors could be seen hurrying by.

After all, the weather is too cold. Unless necessary, everyone prefers to stay indoors in the warmth, enjoying a moment of peace and warmth, burying themselves in their studies, or engaging in some indoor activities to enrich their knowledge and skills.

If you really have to go out, most people choose to use the well-connected underground passages with heating to reduce their exposure to the cold.