Most likely... So when they meet up, won't they all turn on me?
If that were the case, I'd be in real trouble—don't be fooled by how well everyone got along during Xu Shi's absence; some things can't be hidden just because people get along, especially things like this where it's not scarcity but inequality that's the problem...
To make matters worse, she was the weakest and most cowardly of the four people who stayed behind in Night City.
Su Lin and Tang Shuang remained as assertive as ever. As for Lin Yue, she was only submissive in front of Xu Shi. To outsiders, she was the true Queen of Sin City, a figure whose strength was on par with Governor Tang Shuang.
She herself has also improved, and now she even has an imposing aura that commands respect from many people.
Oh, this.
Why not hide in the online world for a few days? Miss Black Rabbit thought this sadly, but then she thought that wouldn't work either. When the ostrich only uploads its consciousness and its body can't move, wouldn't that make it easier for them to settle scores later?
What should I do?
Waaaaah.
Cheating may bring momentary pleasure, but it will lead to disaster later.
...
Leaving aside how tragic Gu Yi's situation was, Xu Shi, who was far away from home, was unaware of it.
He did not linger on the pleasures of the previous night, but went directly to Pan Cheng and told him about some details.
Xu Shi would naturally tell Pan Cheng what he had told Gu Yi, and his explanation was quite detailed.
Pan Cheng listened more attentively, nodding repeatedly as he listened.
It can only be said that many things were beyond his comprehension. If Xu Shi hadn't come, he would never have come into contact with them in his entire life. Fortunately, Xu Shi was also very considerate and tried his best to explain them in a way that he could understand.
He had already witnessed the benefits of electricity and water conservancy, and found them to be far more practical and convenient than those of the Hualan Empire—the uses of electricity far exceeded his imagination, while water conservancy focused more on underground drainage systems and seawater power generation.
To put it bluntly, although Silver Pine Island is not small and has a sizable population, in Xu Shi's eyes it is just a village. If he wants to develop it into a base, he must first solve these problems. After all, in the future, there will not only be native residents of Silver Pine Island, but he will also definitely send long-term personnel here, such as soldiers and technical personnel.
The former can greatly improve the sanitation here, while the latter is the most economical way to generate electricity—the seawater corroded by the "rust fog" is still undrinkable no matter how much it is purified, but it is fine for generating electricity. There are still some hydroelectric power stations in the City of Night Sin.
"Secondly, there's the issue of running the school. I still need to have a good talk with you, Brother Pan, about this."
He then added, "My idea is to send some talented people from our city-state to establish an academy. It won't be very large, and the curriculum will be quite targeted. For example, adults will be taught technology, while children will start with basic arithmetic and grammar. What do you think?"
"Of course, no problem."
Pan Cheng agreed very readily, or rather, that was what he valued more.
It is said that it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. As the island owner, he has this vision. If Xu Shi handles everything by himself, then no matter how good the things are, they will belong to others. Only by gradually breaking away from their help and learning and mastering these things independently can we truly achieve change.
Even the educational level on Silverpine Island itself is quite average—which is largely due to the structure of the Hualan Empire.
In a society where theocracy and monarchy are separated, it is no surprise that educational institutions have fallen into the hands of the Papacy.
In this context, subjects like language and mathematics are generally simpler, with a greater emphasis on theology derived from the Papacy. The primary task of graduating nuns is to implement the so-called "divine will." Even minor subjects like music and art tend to support this will, with the ultimate goal of further expanding the Papacy's influence and spreading this vast network as far as possible.
The royal family's education, on the other hand, focuses more on the "armed forces" aspect, or in more professional terms, knightly education. The goal is the same: to expand the overall strength of the royal court. It is basically only open to the upper class, and ordinary people have little access to it.
Of course, this doesn't mean there are no exceptions. After all, there is the existence of "rust mist" or "divine breath." By analogy, the probability of producing talented individuals is indeed higher than in similar eras that Xu Shi knew in his previous life.
For example, Luo Yu and that burly little girl, Xiao Mei, are good examples. One was recruited by the Holy See, and the other was a proper apprentice of the Royal Court's mechanic. Although their status was not very high, they were still quite remarkable.
That being said, how many people can truly stand out by relying on their ability to ascend to higher levels? This situation applies equally to Night City of Sin. Many people are disillusioned after awakening their useless superpowers and end up as ordinary laborers.
For ordinary people, the only things they can learn are handicrafts, or more broadly, life skills such as blacksmithing and carpentry.
These are all difficult things for the people of Silverpine Island, ultimately because of their awkward position.
Both the Papacy and the royal family treat them somewhat like chamber pots, paying no attention to them normally, and forcing them to do things when needed. Otherwise, they just let them run wild and offer some nominal support.
The people of the Hualan Empire also had little affection for them; in their eyes, these people were no different from barbarians.
Even the poorest beggar in the empire, upon seeing a Silverpine Islander, would arrogantly remark, "You stinking outsiders, come all the way to the main city to beg?"
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