novelraw Chapter 533: With Integrity and Honor
Chapter 533: With Integrity and Honor
Ji You’s eyes turned cold as she looked towards the audience and said, "Those shameless words up there, making excuses for Xu Siyu’s defeat, are not surprisingly from those who are close to her, like Wu Xing and Huang Chao, especially Wu Xing who was the most gleeful among them."
Ji You was about to speak with cold eyes when—
At that moment—
Professor Ye Hong, who was sitting in the front row, suddenly stood up, turned to the group of people behind him, and scolded: "To lose is to lose; there aren’t so many excuses! If you can’t even admit your own failure, then leave this place on your own initiative!"
Xu Siyu’s group of supporters were reprimanded by Professor Ye Hong and all of them meekly closed their mouths.
Professor Ye Hong snorted coldly: "Lanyue Star does not cultivate incompetents, nor do we cultivate the cowardly!"
The group of students not only shut their mouths but also hung their heads down.
Professor Ye Hong looked at Xu Siyu and Ji You on the stage, his gaze lingered on Ji You for a few seconds before saying, "The winner is decided, with such talent at hand, don’t waste your own abilities! Study hard in the future, that’s what matters."
Ji You declared loudly: "Yes!"
"As for this competition, it’s dismissed on the spot," Professor Ye Hong said dismissively, obviously about to leave, but before departing, his wise eyes stared at Xu Siyu, causing her to subconsciously shrink her neck, as Professor Ye Hong was about to speak—
Ji You suddenly said, "Teachers and fellow students, before we disperse, please allow me to say a few more words."
Professor Ye Hong, with a stern face, said, "Speak."
Ji You glanced at Xu Siyu, then turned to Wu Xing, Huang Chao, and the rest of Xu Siyu’s supporters, and said loudly: "I, Ji You, won against senior Xu Siyu by rightful means. Senior Xu Siyu lost in front of everyone, with no question of her deliberately throwing the match. Therefore—"
Wu Xing, Huang Chao, and others had just been personally scolded by Professor Ye Hong and now called out by Ji You; they all lowered their heads, with some of the thinner-skinned turning red with shame.
Xu Siyu’s face also showed a tinge of paleness.
Ji You turned toward Xu Siyu again and said, "Therefore—since senior Xu Siyu has lost, please become someone who embraces the sun from now on."
No sooner had her words fallen, Chu Jiaojiao was the first to jump up, raised her hand, and loudly asked: "Ji You, what does embracing the sun mean? Why ask her to be someone who embraces the sun."
The corners of Ji You’s mouth twitched, but knowing that Jiaojiao was deliberately standing up for her, she didn’t want to snub Jiaojiao’s good intentions and immediately said aloud: "As we all know, the sun was a star during Ancient Earth. It shines and gives warmth, with no darkness, burning bright until its energy is exhausted. Hence, I hope senior Xu Siyu can embrace the sun, from now on being upright and open-hearted."
Wow~
The surroundings: "..."
What a sharp tongue.
After hearing the explanation, Chu Jiaojiao chuckled and clapped approvingly, immediately applauding forcefully: "Well said by Ji You! This place deserves an applause!"
Clap!
Clap!
Clap!
Next to Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiguang, Sheng Qingyan, Shen Changqing, Yue Qiyuan, Xuzhou, Zhang Ye... all forced a smile, clapping vigorously, followed by the rest of the students who also started clapping.
Thus—
Amid this odd atmosphere, the clapping went from sporadic to resonating through the entire auditorium...
Xu Siyu’s face looked terrible; she could not hide her embarrassment. Already her reputation was going to be greatly affected after this competition, but even more so after what Ji You had said...
Xu Siyu suddenly clenched her fists.
Suddenly—
Professor Ye Hong, who was about to leave, turned to Xu Siyu and said, "Xu Siyu, come with me immediately!"
Xu Siyu started, "Professor...what is it?"
Ye Hong snorted coldly and left with a flick of his hand.
Professor Jiang Yulan explained with a smile, "Follow me, there are some things I need to inquire about with you."
Xu Siyu’s face panicked, "Professor Jiang..."
Jiang Yulan didn’t say anything more but turned to look at Ji You with a smiling face, "Student Ji You, if you plan to change your mentor, you can come to me anytime. I’m a very enthusiastic mentor, you know."
Ji You grinned and hurriedly said, "Okay, okay, I will seriously consider it."
Smooth-talker~
Jiang Yulan hummed in her heart, glancing at Ji You, she said, "What Professor Ye Hong said is right, your talent in material processing is exceptional. Don’t waste your talent; you should study hard, understood?"
Ji You responded loudly, "I will heed the teachings of my mentors."
Ji You herself was more interested in fighting, in Mecha, in making Soul Devices, but Xiao You’s lifelong dream was to become a Master in the field of materials, so even for Xiao You’s sake, Ji You would not give up the subject of materials.
The reason Professors Ye Hong and Jiang Yulan said these words to Ji You was just because they were worried that Ji You would be too focused on combat and neglect her talents and gifts in materials...
One should know, balancing the two is an extremely difficult task.
Mechanical Warriors need to spend a lot of time training; there are no shortcuts for every step...
Material processing also requires a considerable amount of time, rooted in the laboratory, and there’s not a single bit of shortcuts either...
How much energy can a person put into two things?
Professors Ye Hong and Jiang Yulan watched Ji You on stage, meticulously working with materials, turning out one astonishing product after another, and they couldn’t help but feel surprise upon surprise, yet deeply vexed! Such a talent, yet unable to focus solely on the Material Department.
How troublesome can it be?
Just after leaving the Material Department hall, Professor Ye Hong couldn’t hold back and sent a sarcastic message to Mu Jianling: [Destroying one’s future, hardly qualifies as a Master!]
On this side.
Finally, after a day of intense training, Mu Jianling was lying on the couch, hoping to watch a TV drama in peace, when Ye Hong’s sudden message frustrated her greatly.
She frowned and angrily retorted: [Ye Hong, don’t think you can say whatever you want just because you’re older. How have I destroyed someone’s future? Make yourself clear! If you’ve gone senile, go get treatment and stop barking nonsense!]
Ye Hong: [You know what I mean.]
Mu Jianling was so angry that she was shaking all over, and yelled: [Looking for a fight, huh? Bring it on! I’m up for it!]
Ye Hong: [I have no interest in talking to a brute.]
And after that, there was no further reply.
Mu Jianling was furious!
Immediately, she grabbed her coat and was about to storm out and have it out with Ye Hong!
But just as Mu Jianling was about to step out, she suddenly received a message from Jiang Yulan: [Jianling, no need to rush out. Old Ye and I have some matters to deal with here and can’t entertain guests.]
Mu Jianling’s face darkened completely.
Jiang Yulan: [Old Ye is always like this. It’s been many years; just endure it... It will pass if you endure.]
Mu Jianling: [Every time he goes crazy, he barks at me. It’s better to advise him to get treatment sooner than to tell me to endure!]
After speaking, Mu Jianling stopped replying, opened the door, and walked out!
"This is bad," looking at Mu Jianling’s message, Jiang Yulan turned to Professor Ye Hong with a smile and said, "Old Ye, this time, you might have really angered Jianling. You know her temper; why bother provoking her?"
Ye Hong’s face was stern as he let out a cold hum.