405: Chapter 285: The Visitor 405: Chapter 285: The Visitor “….I never thought that when we et again, it would be at such a special mont in ti.
Dear teachers, and seniors, student Yuan Siping offers a toast to you all….”
When the man in the first seat raised his glass for a toast, the “elders” present hurriedly stood up.
After all, even though this “student Yuan” was indeed an alumnus of Ancient City University and had a teacher-student relationship, the current relationship was actually a leader and a subordinate…
The director of the third division of the Changping State Education Bureau had the titular charge of guiding various training institutions.
Yuan Siping, 47 years old, in his pri of a fifth-tier profession.
It’s been almost twenty-five or twenty-six years since he left the Ancient City, mainly mingling with the official forces in the state capital, hardly returning for a few tis.
Even if there was incense and affection in the past, not much remains now.
As soon as he arrived in the Ancient City, he “invited teachers to dinner,” which of course wasn’t just for eating and drinking.
A series of processes such as toasting, flattering, and on-the-spot donations were followed, and with the atmosphere getting intense after three rounds of wine, he “incidentally” talked about business…
or rather, took advantage of the wine to probe the principals’ and directors’ opinions.
“…This ti, the superiors have made great efforts and determination, taking advantage of the east wind of the era of reform, to carry out major rectification on the education system and teaching content…”
He enthusiastically recited the official speeches from the authorities, while the directors and vice-principals below furrowed their brows one by one.
Yes, principals.
Present were not only the leaders of Ancient City University, but also institutions such as Political and Legal University, Science and Technology University, and Ancient City University.
Among them, there was Lu Ping’an’s old acquaintance, Director Qian, who was in charge of enrollnt and teaching affairs at Ancient City University.
They had heard the news, but they did not expect it to be a tornado.
Reform?
It was the enemy of peace and the nesis of bureaucrats and stable life.
“…Don’t worry, everyone.
The funding for the reforms will be borne jointly by the central, state, and local governnts, each contributing equally.
Scholarships and teaching subsidies provided by the school will not only be maintained but also increased by 20%.
Furthermore, in the following five years, they will increase by 5% to 10% annually, and eventually, there will be even more…”
Not taking money away?
And even giving money?
So teachers took a sigh of relief, while others gasped in disbelief, thinking that the other side was either crazy…
or was about to do sothing crazy.
As soon as the money was ntioned, the atmosphere didn’t beco more enthusiastic but suddenly cooled down.
The state education bureau and education bureau actually had limited control over the institutions in the Ancient City.
The funding was through the official channels…
More than 80% of the local governnt grants for an official training institution like Ancient City University, and more than 80% of the graduates would not leave Ancient City.
Why would the state governnt interfere?
“…How to change?
How much to change?”
Finally, soone asked about the crux of the matter.
How to change?
Would it be like the previous unsuccessful attempts with minor adjustnts and changing nas, or would it involve so real changes?
“Complete overhaul.”
“A complete overhaul?!” So people were dumbfounded, so were happy, so were laughing, but no one took it seriously.
The current education system and teaching contents had been accumulated over countless years and solidified through many trials and tribulations.
Could you just change it whenever you want?
Could you ensure that the results after the change would be better than before?
A complete overhaul?
Would all the teachers have to go back and learn?
Would the students have wasted their ti?
This may sound simple, but how would you implent it?
“The basic teaching content will be retained, especially in terms of professional training, as we can’t do much better than that…
But we will add so new courses, including but not limited to so Taboo Paths.
That’s the more part of the changes.”
“The theoretical and practical training for professionals will be completely overhauled.
The new materials and teaching content have been extensively reford and are directly issued by the Ministry of Education.
This is the major part of the changes.
As for the adjustnt of professional routes, including the re-examination and obtaining of Explorer and Secret Keeper qualifications, these will be further adjusted by the school.”
“As for specific reforms…
Let introduce you to a few friends.
They’ve just returned from their Foreign Domain rotation and will be teaching for a while.
The first trial program is scheduled at Ancient City University; teachers will train other teachers before training students.
The first round of Explorer qualifications will be the focus of the coming period.”
“The main focus of the reform is not the teaching content, but the purpose of teaching, naly ‘what kind of talents do we need in the new era.’ Therefore, besides the governnt-affiliated Ancient City University, other colleges can also participate internally.
Of course, no one is forced to; however, when the education system lags behind the tis, graduates will be unemployed, and they won’t be able to pass the professional qualification exams…”
Well, it wasn’t just a joke.
Even the content, thods, and personnel of the reforms had been prepared in advance.
Those who were “introduced” were three young people, none of them over 30, but they all exuded a strange aura.
They had been silent since they sat down, with one of them concentrating on eating, and another staring at the outside…
But no matter what, everyone present sensed their unusual vigilance.
Under the current focus, they just nodded their heads, then went back to what they were doing.
Soldiers?
Travel Canines?
Fresh from the battlefield?
Many people had their guesses, but at this mont, they got their confirmation.
“…Just returned from the Foreign Domain?
So, is that ‘plan’ true?”
“Don’t spread rumors or believe in rumors.
There are so things that I shouldn’t say; let’s see how it goes.
But I can only say that as a graduate of Ancient City University and a native of Ancient City, being able to contribute to the reforms and making Ancient City the first pilot region for reform is also a small contribution I can make for my fellow townsn.
This is an opportunity, everyone.
If you miss the express train of the new era, you will always fall behind…”
The reception lasted for over three hours, but in the end, no conclusions were reached, and no specific agreents were made.
This was just an introductory eting, a small gathering to give the local powers a heads-up and show them the determination to carry on with the reform at all costs.
What’s the real change, why change, and what would be the result of the change?
All they could do is take it one step at a ti.
Only when the money, people, and system were in place could the slow push begin.
The sky-high talks now would not be taken seriously by either side.
Now, they were just having a good ti together, strolling down the streets of Ancient City’s downtown area, accompanied by “Returning Sons” roaming their holand, and continuing to talk about the “reform.”
However, as they walked along, it seed that so discordant factors erged.
“Li Dako?!
Why are you here instead of attending class at school?”
It’s probably more terrifying than being distracted in class and turning to see the headteacher outside the window: skipping school and getting caught by the Director of Academic Affairs while hanging out on the main street.
Seeing the angry Director Qian coming over, Li Dako sensed trouble, as the other party was in charge of his Special Enrollnt Class and knew his class schedule.
Making excuses would be useless now.
“…Today, isn’t there a duel between a Newborn and a 4th-tier Silver?
Everyone ca here to watch the excitent…
to learn, and also to cheer for our classmates on the side.”
Everyone?
The teachers noticed that not only Ancient City University students but also young students from other schools were coming over one after another.
The Knight’s Secret Realm was very popular among the Newborns.
The initial challenge had caused a sensation in a small circle, and many freshn ca to watch the drama.
“Nonsense!
Challenging Silver as soon as you enter the school?
Do you know what Silver ans?
And it’s Li Dao’an again?
I’ve said it many tis not to let him cause trouble!
How can he challenge Silver just because he has so strength!
Tell , where is he?”
Although upset, there was so “Versailles” and pride in protecting his offspring in his words, showing off his Newborn’s strength and madness in front of his “colleagues.”
“Heh, it’s a good thing for young people to have ambition,” Director Yuan stepped in to diate the situation.
Without any hesitation, Li Dako sold out his classmate.
“In the Three-ring Forest, it’s the Secret Realm under Lin Nu…”
Life Secret Realm?
The one with Infinity Resurrection?
So it’s just a duel, not a fight to the death.
Director Qian breathed a sigh of relief, but next, he showed a subtle expression.
“…
It’s not Li Dao’an; it’s Lu Ping’an, the Lu Ping’an from the phrase ‘Safe Journey.'”
Lu Ping’an?
Who?
Instantly, Director Qian rembered soone: a newcor who needed his disciple Xia Qin’s help to enter Ancient City University, a freshman who had shown great potential in the Knight’s Secret Realm.
“What a ss!
He’s just a first-tier, challenging a Silver?!”
Director Qian was very busy; he didn’t have ti to pay attention to every student.
In his mory, just over a month ago, he was a pure newcor with only potential.
“Take there!”
This ti, he was genuinely worried.
Such recklessness!
Did he think he could casually provoke a big shot just because he wouldn’t truly die?
He’d be totally screwed if his opponent decided to co after him once they left – even if his opponent didn’t get their hands dirty, there were countless people wanting to curry favor with the big shot who would stab him in the back.
Looking at Director Qian’s face filled with anxiety, Li Dako opened his mouth, not knowing how to defend himself.
He had also learned about his classmate’s legendary experiences, which could only be considered a joke if told out loud.
Director Qian didn’t know about any of this; all he knew was a promising seedling was about to get himself killed.
He beca both anxious and angry, forgetting the task at hand (entertaining guests).
“…
Let’s go and take a look together, and see the new generation of the Ancient City.”
And with Director Yuan’s words, Director Qian’s impression of the freshman changed for the better…
This not only helped him get out of the situation (abandoning his work), but having this group of people watching over the situation should help save that ignorant student.
“Fooling around!
Even if he has the potential to challenge Silver, it would take him four or five years.
Why is he so impatient!”
Director Qian, in a hurry, led the way, and his steps quickened.
Since their destination was not far away and on the way, they t more and more “onlookers” along the way, mainly young people.
But as soon as they entered the Secret Realm, they heard a hair-raising sales pitch.
“Buy Lu Ping’an and make big money!”
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