Chapter 122 Competition
When Principal Min heard what Jiang Luli said, his eyes were filled with disbelief.
That look seemed to be questioning: You little kid! How could you have such thoughts?
Gu Jiayue's heart suddenly skipped a beat, a hint of doubt flashed across her face, and she thought to herself: What exactly does this big boss mean? He wants me to open the academy in Kyoto. Does he think my idea is brilliant?
That's not right. These powerful people have always been wary of those below them trying to take away their power. If my academy were to open in Kyoto, I'm afraid it would be devoured by those powerful people before it even starts operating.
So what exactly does he mean by this?
Are you trying to threaten me? To stop me from jumping around?
If this is true, this boss is too stingy!
I've only opened a small comprehensive school, which has absolutely no impact on the rule of these powerful people. Even so, I'm not allowed to exist? Haha...
Living is to find out that she stole his system?
It shouldn't be.
Gu Jiayue took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and her face regained its composure.
No matter what plan this big guy from Kyoto has, she will never give in.
She bowed slightly and said softly, "Master Jiangshan, you worry too much. I am a woman of limited talent and knowledge, and my abilities are limited. A place like Kyoto, where there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers, is simply not something someone like me can dream of. I don't have big ambitions either. I just want to stay in this small Peach Blossom Village and teach the children there."
I just want to stay in this mountain and teach. Please let me go.
Upon hearing this, Principal Min couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, a pleased smile on his face.
Fortunately, Gu Xiaoyou was quite clear-headed and knew that Kyoto was a mixed bag of people and not a good place to be. This was a good refusal!
Jiang Luli never expected that he would be rejected. His brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of barely perceptible displeasure flashed in his eyes.
I've never been rejected in my life!
What an ungrateful woman!
He really couldn't believe that such a knowledgeable and talented person would be willing to stay in this remote place.
He snorted in his heart: Haha, no one would refuse a high position and a generous salary. If there is, it is because the position is not high enough and the salary is not enough.
It seems I have to write a letter to ask the emperor's uncle if he is willing to give the woman a high-ranking official position.
If that doesn't work out, you can let her be the principal of Huaqing Academy.
This way, he can go sightseeing...
"Master, it's time to eat!"
Just when Master Min wanted to fight again, a group of children came running over with laughter.
Gu Jiayue raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and said, "Principal Min, Principal Jiang, how about we eat first? We can talk about other things after dinner?"
"Then I'm sorry to bother you."
There are many people here today, and everyone from the entire Taohua Village has come. Everyone has moved their own tables and chairs over and placed them on the Cuju field, preparing to have a buffet together.
The table with the best seat had already been reserved, and the village chief and the elders of the Gu family were already waiting there.
Seeing Gu Jiayue coming over, the village chief immediately stepped forward with a smile on his face and said, "Jiayue, the two headmasters, please take a seat."
Shanzhang Min hurriedly bowed and said, "No, no, no, please let the village chief and the old man take the seat."
Jiang Luli glanced at the few people who were still being humble, and his heart was filled with annoyance.
What a hassle! It's just one seat, right? Can't I eat wherever I sit?
So he took the first seat closest to him.
After he sat down, Dean Min quickly took the seat next to him. Seeing this, the others stopped being polite and took the seats closest to them.
In the end, only the seat next to Jiang Luli was left for Gu Jiayue.
Gu Jiayue looked at that position and groaned inwardly
Um……
I'm a little reluctant.
If I sit next to this big guy, I will definitely not enjoy the meal.
But now there is only one position, and everyone here is my elder. How can I have the qualifications to exchange positions with others?
Besides, the cold air around the boss is almost more than three meters away, and the others are old and their bodies may not be able to withstand the cold.
Forget it, it’s just a meal. At worst, I can ask Cai Momo to cook for me later.
Thinking of this, Gu Jiayue sat down and asked everyone to start the meal.
According to etiquette, you cannot talk while eating, so everyone ate slowly.
After the meal, tea was served.
After finishing their meal, the villagers were cleaning up the dishes and garbage on the Cuju field.
The place was a bit deserted. Seeing this, Gu Jiayue suggested, "Min Shanzhang, although my competition with Master Du doesn't count, Wutong Academy is well-known, and I really want to learn from it."
Mr. Du was drinking tea from a teacup. When he heard this, his hand shook violently and the teacup in his hand almost flew out.
He was completely stunned and felt miserable.
this……
Why do we still need to compete?
Didn’t I say it doesn’t count?
Before I came here, I was worried that the little girl would cry if she lost, but now I'm worried that I'll lose my dignity and face the consequences. I shouldn't have come here if I had known.
Shanzhang Min raised his eyebrows and asked with interest, "Oh? What are your plans, Mr. Gu?"
"A truly beneficial book should be accessible to all people; truly good teaching content should be understood by even the most naive." Gu Jiayue pointed to the villagers busying around not far away. "I think we should compete to see who can make these illiterate villagers understand and even learn what they are saying."
Jiang Luli nodded almost imperceptibly.
Dean Min stroked his beard and laughed heartily, saying, "Young friend Gu is truly clever. If we don't respond, it would seem that Wutong Academy is afraid. Then let's do as Young friend Gu says. However, I have a suggestion. Since this is a competition, there must be a bet, right?"
Gu Jiayue nodded and said, "Of course."
"In that case, how about we make a bet? Whoever loses will go to the other academy for exchange and study for half a year?" Gu Jiayue looked at Principal Min, secretly calculating in her heart, always waiting for him to reject her, and then she would take a step back to shorten the time.
Director Min suddenly stopped stroking his beard and tried hard to control the expression on his face so as not to appear too excited.
He was secretly proud in his heart: I knew that Gu Xiaoyou also likes our Wutong Academy.
Indeed, Wutong Academy has a rich heritage. While not as impressive as Huaqing Academy, it's still quite good compared to other academies. "Okay, then let's compete. Master Du, you'll have to show your full potential."
Whether we can lure Gu Xiaoyou to Wutong Academy depends entirely on you.
Mr. Du's hands holding the teacup were shaking more and more violently, and he lamented in his heart, "Forget it, I'd rather not drink this tea."
He simply put the teacup on the table and said, "I'll do my best."
After the discussion, Gu Jiayue asked the village chief to tell the villagers that there would be a lecture later. If those who liked to listen could stay and listen, those who did not like it or were busy did not have to attend. It was purely voluntary.
"Master Du, since this is a competition between the two of us, shall we discuss the details?"
Master Du glanced at Gu Jiayue and acted indifferent to fame and fortune. "It's up to you, little friend Gu."
But he was thinking in his heart: This is not important. What is important is that I need to study what posture I should use to greet being slapped in the face in a more handsome way.
"Okay then, let's choose our own topic. The way to win is to let the villagers attending the lecture vote. Each person gets one vote, and the one with the most votes wins."
"Okay." I can let Director Gu speak first. After she speaks, I don't have to go on stage. I can just admit defeat directly. Wouldn't that be better?
While they were talking, Hu Zi had already set up a simple podium on the Cuju field.
The villagers who were willing to stay moved the tables and chairs they had used for dinner and sat down at them, waiting expectantly.
"Hey, didn't they say there were no classes today? Why did the village chief just say that there were classes?" Erzhu Niang asked while wiping her hands with her apron and sitting on an empty stool nearby.
The aunt next to him smiled and replied, "I heard that the teacher in the city wanted to discuss and exchange ideas with Master Gu. Anyway, there is nothing to do back home, so it would be nice to learn some new knowledge here."
"You're right. By the way, this morning you told me you wanted that book basket from Erzhu. I've already told my head of the family, and he said he's off to cut bamboo right now and should have it ready for you tonight."
The aunt had a good relationship with Erzhu's mother, and when she heard that Erzhu's father agreed, she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.
"Master Du, everyone who comes is a guest. Please go first."
"No, no, no, you go first, little friend Gu."
"You go first, you are the elder."
"You first, you first. You are the guest."
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"How about... me first?" Jiang Luli, who was standing aside, looked at the two people arguing and expressed a different opinion.
Gu Jiayue looked puzzled: "?"
Mr. Du's face was also full of question marks: "?"
Jiang Luli looked at Gu Jiayue. "If I win, will Master Gu also fulfill the bet? And become a teacher at Huaqing Academy?"
Gu Jiayue was puzzled. Her target had never been this cold-looking boss, but Master Du from Wutong Academy.
Isn't it better for this boss to just keep his distance? Why is he suddenly so active?
Jiang Luli asked again: "Why? Are you afraid? Are you afraid of losing to me?"
Gu Jiayue was an adult after all, so how could she be provoked by such a few words? She smiled and said, "No, Jiang Shanchang is our role model and idol. A small figure like me is not worthy of competing with you on the same stage."
Jiang Luli smiled, and with that smile, the sun in the sky seemed to shine even brighter. "So... you're willing to admit defeat? Then come with me to Huaqing Academy. Don't worry, if you're willing, I'll give you the position of Dean."
"What?" Gu Jiayue looked at him in disbelief.
What is he talking about? Could he have gotten poisoned from the mushrooms he just ate?
There was a dish of chicken stewed with mushrooms just now, and he ate a lot of it.
But we all ate it and everyone is fine.
"Since Chief Jiang also wants to participate, then let's do this and draw lots." Gu Jiayue was unwilling to dwell too much on such matters. After all, if it took too long, the villagers would become impatient.
"good."
No one had any objection.
Gu Jiayue wrote three numbers on a piece of paper, folded it and threw it on the ground, and the three of them drew them in turn.
In the end, Mr. Du drew number one, Gu Jiayue drew number two, and Jiang Luli drew number three.
Mr. Du looked at the note in his hand and sighed heavily.
It’s all fate!
He felt that his teaching career had come to an end.
Originally, Gu Jiayue alone was enough to deal with, but now there is Jiang Luli.
Oh.
Fellow colleagues, please remember everything that Du has experienced. Be cautious when accepting disciples in the future. Don’t accept students like Zhang Sheng, who only causes trouble!
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