Chapter 166 Skills Competition Begins
On the day of the skills competition, colorful flags were flying everywhere in the "Future Women's College", like a gorgeous cloud, and the enthusiasm was obvious at a glance.
This is indeed the case. Although it was only noon, Chu Ci and many teachers and students had been busy for the entire morning.
"The teacher is coming, the teacher is coming." The students who hurried in were not required to participate in the competition today and came voluntarily to help maintain order.
"Slow down, don't be anxious." Chu Ci saw the student running towards him in a hurry. Although he was a little panicked in his heart, there was no abnormality on his face.
He immediately poured her a glass of water steadily, his eyes full of concern, and said in an exceptionally gentle tone, "Drink some water first and breathe slowly. Which gentleman came so early?"
The student, who was originally a little nervous, tightly gripped the water cup, and instantly relaxed a lot. He said slowly, "It's Master Cen."
At this moment, Chu Ci whispered soothingly, "It's okay, I'll be there later. There will definitely be a lot of people here today, so be careful, or you might not be able to hold on."
At the same time, Chu Ci thought to himself, "Master Cen must have come here for the Duan Inkstone that I took out from the space. After all, after today, it will be even more difficult for him to see the Duan Inkstone casually again."
Indeed, this was the case. As soon as Chu Ci arrived at the door, Master Cen said, "Master Chu, may I know if we can enter the exhibition room now?"
Ever since he was half-cajoled and half-tricked by the students of the academy to come here once, Master Cen has come here almost every day.
Chu Ci's answer was much more casual: "Master Cen, since you like it so much, why don't you let your own disciples participate in the competition?" Chu Ci smiled faintly, with a kind look in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Master Cen pretended to cough and then said, "I've already signed up, but there are always people better than you in this world. Before that inkstone is taken, I'd better take a closer look at it."
Chu Ci thought to himself: This guy is really an honest person.
So, Chu Ci did not say any more pleasantries and immediately asked the student beside him to lead Master Cen to the exhibition room.
Not long after Master Cen arrived, owners and shopkeepers from various shops in Lianzhou began to arrive one after another, followed by teachers and judges from various schools.
In an instant, the entire entrance of the college became extremely lively, with people coming and going, creating a lively scene.
Just when everyone thought that the status of today's "Women's College" had reached its peak.
Following a loud shout: "The governor has arrived—" "The Sima has arrived—"
This made everyone present stand up straight involuntarily.
The merchants and shopkeepers who were invited here only intended to go through the motions, but they looked at Chu Ci with surprise and doubt.
There was no trace of panic on Chu Ci's face. In their hearts, they secretly raised the status of "Women's College" again and again.
"I, Chu Ci, greet the Governor and Sima." Chu Ci took a step forward with a warm smile and greeted them warmly and respectfully.
"Mr. Chu." The governor also smiled and waved his hand gently. Then he glanced around and said with emotion, "Today is really lively and exciting! Haha."
Then he looked at the crowd and said, "Everyone, please stand up. I have come here today specifically to celebrate with the people. There is no need to be so reserved. Everyone, please relax a little. How about listening to what Commander Zhang has to say?"
After saying this, the governor nodded slightly to his two daughters who were not far away.
When everyone present noticed this small action, they all had a lot of thoughts in their minds.
The teachers speculated whether this move had a deeper meaning, whether there were any special plans or expectations for his daughter;
The shopkeepers secretly wondered whether it would have an impact on the subsequent situation and whether it was related to their own interests;
Some of the students were simply curious, while others secretly envied the two women for receiving such special attention from the governor.
Everyone has their own thoughts in their minds, but there is nothing they can do, they can only grit their teeth and keep their spirits up.
After all, Zhang Yaoyang is the second-in-command of Lianzhou.
Fortunately, Zhang Yaoyang's words were much simpler and more direct than those of the teachers, students, and common people. "The Governor is here to share joy with the people. As for me, my words are simpler. After hearing Madam mention the delicious food at the Women's College, I couldn't resist and came here with the Governor. Principal Chu, you won't be unwelcome, will you?"
"It is truly an honor for the Women's College to have you two gentlemen here."
"It is a great honor for our academy to be valued so highly by the two gentlemen."
"Having the two gentlemen here in person today will surely make our academy even more glorious." Chu Ci said with a perfect smile on his face.
Then he looked at Shi Shengmin and Zhang Yaoyang, made a gesture of invitation, and said in a familiar tone, "Master Shi, Master Zhang, please come in."
At this time, the main seat on the rostrum had been vacated, and a plaque with the words "Governor" and "Sima" was placed on it.
Not only that, behind the two people's nameplates, there is a pot of drunken cup lotus cultivated by students of our college.
The drunken cup lotus is in full bloom at this moment. Its corolla is huge, the stamens are yellow-white, the tips of the petals are rose red, and the base is slightly yellow, making it look extremely bright and eye-catching.
If you smell carefully, you can still smell a faint floral fragrance, which makes people feel relaxed and peaceful.
The eyes of the teachers and students changed continuously, and finally they couldn't help but asked, "Chapter Chu, this flower..."
"This flower is called the Drunken Cup Lotus. It's a new variety that I planted in my spare time."
"Now, many students in the academy can also grow it, and your beloved teacher Shengsheng is one of the best."
"These two pots of drunken cup lotus were planted by Shengsheng herself with the help of the professor in the academy." Chu Ci can be said to be promoting the talented without avoiding relatives, and he highly praised Shi Shengsheng, the second young lady who was almost invisible in the Shi family.
Sure enough, the look in Shi Shengmin's eyes when he looked at Shi Shengsheng changed, and he actually praised her, which was very rare and unprecedented: "It's really good."
Shi Shengsheng could hardly suppress the excitement in her heart, but after all, she had been educated by her family for many years, so she managed to restrain herself. However, when she looked at Chu Ci, there was a little more gratitude in her heart.
But Chu Ci just smiled slightly.
Then Zhang Yaoyang asked bluntly, "Shanzhang Chu, this is unfair."
"How is it unfair?" Chu Ci pretended not to know.
As expected, Zhang Yaoyang lived up to Chu Ci's expectations: "The Governor has such an outstanding daughter, but I and everyone here don't. Are we just going to watch helplessly?"
"Of course not. I'm sure you've all heard of the commercial street at the foot of my college."
"By then, many items from the 'Women's College' will be sold there." Chu Ci vigorously advertised it in front of everyone.
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