While the children were taking their exams, Lao Buyu paced around the examination room for a few rounds and then went outside to look for Chen Cui.
"Madam, where did you get this test question? Did you really think of it yourself?" Although Lao Buyu already believed that Shen Cui was a remarkable woman in the world, no matter how remarkable she was, it was impossible for her to come up with such meaningful test questions without having much knowledge.
"Where else can it come from? Of course, we have to find a way to get it from outside. Master should understand."
Lao Buyu was really knowledgeable. When he was short of money earlier, he was very skilled in copying books, writing letters, naming, and setting test questions.
"I see those questions are pretty good, so I guess the price shouldn't be cheap?"
Shen Cui said "hmm" without comment.
"In fact, I can come up with the questions." Lao Buyu said somewhat embarrassedly, "Although it will be a bit tiring, but the expenses of the academy all depend on the living expenses of the little sheep, and you are unwilling to accept my tuition. There is no need to spend any extra money."
"It takes a lot of time and effort to set the test questions. It's hard enough for a teacher to teach two students. Money is just a material possession."
Although Chen Cui spoke in a carefree manner, she actually still felt a little pain in her heart. If the system hadn't forced her to organize the monthly exams independently, she would definitely have captured the able-bodied men who worked silently!
However, purchasing a question bank is always the right way to go, as it will be of great use in the future. It also has another advantage - just like many unified examinations in later generations will not let the teachers in charge of the exam to set the papers, the teacher's thinking is synchronized with the students he teaches. If we cannot break away from this inherent thinking, we will not be able to test the students' true level.
The rooms in the academy were not very soundproof, and the children in the main room were still taking exams, so the two did not talk any more and went about their own business.
Lao Buyu went in to supervise the exam, while Chen Cui was still basking in the sun on a lounge chair in the yard.
Before lunch, the three of them handed in their papers one after another.
After handing in the paper, Zhou came over with a lunch box.
The food box was also bought by Shen Cui from the system mall. It was made of simple wood, had a large capacity, and was both heat-insulating and heat-retaining.
Lunch is still simple. Because the weather has been getting warmer recently, Zhou made a cold cucumber, fried a plate of vegetables, and also made minced meat and tofu. It is simple and refreshing, and can whet people's appetite.
The three students had been thinking for the whole morning and were hungry. Even Wei Shu finished his bowl of rice very quickly.
After dinner, Wei Shu invited Chen Cui to the side to talk.
He took the exam in the morning while sitting at Lao Buyu's seat in the main hall, which was closest to the door, so of course he heard some of what Lao Buyu and Shen Cui said.
It was only after hearing those few words that Wei Shu's doubts were dispelled. It turned out that the meaningful test paper was "written" by Chen Cui in this way.
Although he had some conflicts with Shen Cui, he did not like to take advantage of others.
Scholars regard money as mere petty objects, and would feel that they are not noble and elegant if money is involved in their interactions with others.
If the "question setter" was someone else, Wei Shu would definitely have to think carefully about how to repay the other person's kindness.
But he really wasn't in the mood recently, and he didn't think it was necessary to do that to Chen Cui, so Wei Shu simply took out a five-liang silver ingot and placed it in front of Chen Cui.
"Thank you, Madam, for inviting me to take the test. I have nothing to offer, so I can only offer a small amount of money for writing."
Without waiting for Shen Cui to react, the system immediately popped up a warning in Shen Cui's mind and said at the same time: [How can the host exchange system output for money? This is forbidden by order! If the host forcibly performs an action prohibited by the system, the system has the right to impose certain penalties on the host. 】
The so-called punishment was the devastating headache that Shen Cui suffered when she tried to reveal the system to Mu Erpang.
Shen Cui immediately replied: [When did I exchange the system's stuff for money? Did I sell the test questions? Didn’t I hear people say it was the cost of writing? All the pens and inks in my house were bought from a serious study! 】
The system paused for a moment, [Although the host did not sell it directly, but...but because you provided the output of the system, Wei Shu gave you the money. 】
[Come, let me explain it to you. The so-called buying and selling is also a transaction. Wei Shu did give me silver, but what did I give him? Did I give him the test paper? He left the test paper here after he finished answering it. Did I stuff knowledge into his head? Those so-called test questions were actually from the Four Books and Five Classics of this dimension. He just does the exercises. I don't teach him anything, and he doesn't learn his talent from me. Can the friendly exchanges and expressions of affection between scholars be called "business"? If you don't believe me, I'll ask Wei Shu for you if he is doing a deal or business with me? 】
The system was really confused by her words. It snorted and continued to organize its words.
Chen Cui continued: [There is something I haven’t told you yet. Do you have the copyright to these test questions? It is said that the questions are based on the scientific expeditions of previous years in this dimension, so they are not the products of your interstellar space. Then, have you obtained the consent of the original question setter? Have you given others a share of the 500 shopping points I spent? 】
[Most of those who set the questions have passed away. How can I give them a share? 】
[I don’t know about that. I just reasonably suspect that you have violated the Copyright Law. Of course, I don’t know whether your advanced civilization has this law. Oh, yes, you sold me some books before. Are there any problems with the copyright of those books? 】
The system was completely confused, and after hesitating for a while, it said: [Yes, the system’s other current outputs are all interstellar products, but the imperial examination system is special, and it must use the teaching materials of this plane. The system charges the host, just like the books mentioned above, it does not sell knowledge itself, but only sells the bonuses given by the system. Just like the same book, the training object will increase 1 point of aptitude after reading this plane. Those who read the system will get a 2-point bonus. Doesn’t the host know this too? 】
The more the system spoke, the more it felt it was right. After a pause, it said confidently: [So the question bank does not sell questions, but a system. After the test papers are handed in, the system collects the test papers and gives "reference answers" - that is, it simulates the thinking of examiners from past dynasties, conducts marking and grading, and helps the trainees grow faster. Those examiners have all passed away. This was completely simulated using interstellar technology and is a 100% system product. There is no copyright issue as the host mentioned. 】
[So that’s how it is!] 】Chen Cui suddenly realized,【Isn’t this even more correct! What you sold to me was not the questions, and I only let Wei Shu do the questions. I didn't provide the marking service behind the system and gave him the reference answers. What did I sell him? 】
[You...I...]
Shen Cui waited for a while, and when she was sure that the system would not punish her, she took the money and ink from Wei Shu with a smile.
Later, Lao Buyu began to review the test papers. Wei Shu's thoughts were in a mess, and he could only clear his mind for a while by doing questions or reading, so he immediately went into the main room.
Chen Cui touched the silver ingots in her sleeve, thinking that this was really easy money!
Of course, there are limitations. After all, it is an imperial examination, where thousands of people compete for a few places. If other people are allowed to take part in this mock exam and the test questions are leaked, it will invisibly reduce one's own advantages.
This is also why Qingzhu Academy has expressly prohibited students from leaking test questions. As for the topic, since ancient times, each family has made a living based on their own ability. If you give others one more bite, you will have to eat less!
Therefore, they could only add a temporary candidate like Wei Shu, who was tight-lipped and reliable. Because of Wei Xi, he could barely be considered half a family member. The only person who can make him lose his mind is Mu Yunchuan.
Mu Yunchuan will have his second exam in a month. Right now, not only Wei Shu, but even the headmaster of Qingzhu Academy doesn't dare to give him any random questions.
The system was not that stupid and figured it out quickly. It knew that Chen Cui could only make a little money from this loophole and would not use it to make a fortune, so it calmed down again.
[Lao Buyu began to comment. Although he is highly qualified, he is not up to the level of an examiner of the imperial examination in this plane. Shouldn't the host convey the reference answer to the system? Of course, the system will only review the test papers of the two training candidates! Wei Shu is not in the training system, so the system will not provide him with this kind of service! 】
Chen Cui smiled but said nothing, still lying in the rocking chair and rocking slowly.
Are you kidding? A test paper with a few test questions, and she could say that she spent money from outside to get them.
It is really incredible that he can come up with unique insights that only an imperial examination examiner can have!
Anyway, she has the question bank in hand, and when she has the opportunity to make friends with other learned people in the future, she can use the information gap to come up with reference answers.
The system was silent for a while, and then asked tentatively: [Host, could it be that you deliberately told Wei Shu that you wrote the paper, and then waited for Lao Buyu to ask you, and took the opportunity to tell Wei Shu those words that cost a lot of money? Although Wei Shu does not get along with his host, he is a pretty good person. If they think he is taking advantage of them, they will naturally offer some "writing fees" on their own initiative. 】
Although it was a tentative inquiry, the system ended up using an affirmative sentence.
Shen Cui did not deny it.
Wei Shu in front misunderstood that the test paper was made by Lao Buyu, and wanted to thank Lao Buyu.
Although it is easy to be exposed, Lao Buyu is quite convinced of Shen Cui. As long as Shen Cui goes to inform him, he will definitely be willing to help Shen Cui.
And if Wei Shu thought that it was Lao Buyu who wrote the test paper, although he would have a greatly changed opinion of Lao Buyu, he would not think of giving him any writing materials to avoid insulting his status as a scholar. There wouldn't have been any of those things that happened later.
[Reading makes people wise!] 】Chen Cui said with a smile,【After being a tutor for such a long time, I feel like I have become smarter. I see that you have also learned a lot of knowledge about Blue Planet, so you are smarter than before! 】
The system directly said that it was going offline and asked Shen Cui to call him if there was anything.
What are you doing? How boring I am without you chatting in my head! 】
The system said unhappily: [Go study! First read the Copyright Law that the host mentioned a hundred times! 】
Tsk, you’re quite sarcastic!
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