Chapter 29: The Two Presidents (4)

  From a power perspective, Yan Shaozhe's authority over the Wu Xuan faction is naturally greater, but the Ling Dao faction has its own system and has some competitive relationship with the Wu Xuan faction, so he doesn't have much jurisdiction over the Ling Dao faction.

  Apart from the two deans, the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Guidance Department each have a vice dean in charge of the outer court. After all, Yan Shuo and that dean of the Soul Guidance Department mainly focus on the inner court. The inner court is where the true core of Shrek Academy lies. Therefore, they rarely manage affairs related to the outer court.

  The head of the outer courtyard of the Wu Soul Department, also known as the vice president of the college, is a scholar-type teacher who has more experience in teaching fifth and sixth grades. He selects excellent disciples for the inner courtyard and leads these disciples to undergo rigorous assessments in various aspects. As for other administrative tasks, he has fewer. Apart from this outer courtyard head, the most powerful person in the Wu Soul Department is Du Weilun.

  As the director of the outer courtyard of Wu Xuan, Du Weilun has great power, but in this position he has no competitors. For twenty years, he has worked diligently and made outstanding contributions to Wu Xuan. Therefore, Yan Shaozhe is very at ease with him and completely trusts his judgment on students.

  "Rayon, who do you think will win today's match?" asked Yan Shaozhe with a smile.

  Du Weilun smiled and said, "I still think Dai Huabin's side has a better chance. Although Ho Yuhao's team had defeated two teams led by Soul Masters before, in terms of overall strength, Dai Huabin's side is definitely stronger. Especially his two teammates, their abilities are not weak either. They all have the potential to enter the inner courtyard in the future."

  Yan Shaozhe smiled and nodded. Just then, a loud voice suddenly rang out, "Since Director Dai is so sure that Dai Huabin will win, I'll say the other side will win instead."

  Yan Shaozhe didn't turn his head, but a smile had already appeared on his face. "Qian Duoduo, you rascal, how did you end up here too? As soon as I smelled that coppery smell, I knew it was you."

  The man was about fifty years old, with a robust and sturdy build, his face without a single wrinkle, but with hair as white as steel needles, making him look slightly worn out. His tall and majestic physique was like granite carved, at least 2.2 meters in height. His broad shoulders and thick back were solid muscles that had not relaxed with age. His bronze-colored skin reflected a metallic luster under the sunlight, and he also had a strong metallic smell on his body. Following him was the Fan Yu that Zhou Wei had brought to meet before.

  Yan Shaozhe didn't turn around, but Du Weilun had already turned back, his eyes first flashing with surprise, then hastily bowing and greeting: "Vice President Qian, hello. What wind brought you here?"

  This smiling and kind-hearted Vice President Qian Duoduo, is the vice president in charge of the daily affairs of the Soul Guidance Department. He has a high status in the Soul Guidance Department, second only to one person, and his position is even higher than that of Du Weilun.

  At Shrek Academy, this position is not easily promoted. There are two main ways to get it: one is the ability in teaching and contribution to the academy, and the other is personal strength. The four vice presidents of Shrek Academy can be said to be the real pillars of the academy. Being able to hold such a high position is obviously not just about contributing to the academy, their personal strength is top-notch.

  Qian Duoduo, the deputy dean, chuckled and said: "I'm just passing by, aren't I? I happened to hear you guessing the outcome with Lao Yan. I love a good bet. Lao Yan, want to make a wager?"

  Yan Shao Zhe finally turned his head, smiling: "You, this guy with a stench of copper, will never get up early without profit. I don't believe your purpose is that simple. If you want to covet our Wu Soul Sect, then you'd better be careful."

  Qian Duoduoduo walked to Yan Shaozhe's side with a big smile and sat down, saying: "What do you mean by the people of the Wu Soul Department? They are just freshmen and haven't really chosen their department yet. Besides, it will only be decided in their third year which department they will specialize in. Your Wu Soul Department is just for basic education. Do you dare to bet or not, let's make it quick."

  Du Weilun stepped aside and exchanged greetings with Fan Yu. Fan Yu smiled and nodded, and the two of them found seats behind the two deans.

  Fan Yu holds a very high position in the Soul Guidance Department. Although he is currently lower than Du Weilun in terms of rank, Du Weilun is well aware that Fan Yu will inevitably become the Vice President of the Soul Guidance Department in the future, or even the successor to the President. As for him, this Dean of Education position might be his limit.

  Yan Shao Zhe remained calm in the face of Qian Duo Duo's provocation, smiling and shaking his head: "No bet. Old Qian, you've even resorted to swindling me now. Just wait and see, I'll report you to Lin Er."

  Qian Duodu's facial muscles twitched, and he said with a bitter scowl: "You'd better not come here, when you were young, you were already good at being a rascal. Compared to you, my character is much better. Every time, you use Lin'er as a shield. Do you want to lose face?"

  Du Weilun's heart was racing with anxiety, these two were heavyweights on the entire Douluo Continent, and they were actually bickering here, if the students were to hear about it...

  Yan Shaozhe took a look at Qian Duoduo's resentful expression, chuckled and said: "Alright, what do you want to bet on?"

  Qian Duoduo smiled again, "If the team I'm talking about wins, within three years, you have to let me choose a new student from the Wu Soul department to join the Ling Dao department, and you can't use any method to stop it."

  Yan Shao Zhe snorted coldly and curled his lip, saying: "I knew you weren't good at this. I won't gamble."

  "Don't be in a hurry, listen to me first. The student I choose will not be one of your already selected core disciples. Secondly, I won't choose those who reach level 30 or above before graduating from the second grade, is that okay?"

  Yan Shao Zhe was taken aback, "Old Qian, do you still need to make a bet with me? You've already picked out students like this every year?"

  "Let's not mention it. Nowadays, these little guys are all arrogant and don't understand our Soul Guidance Department at all, so they exclude us from the outside. In recent years, the number of students has not decreased, but those who truly suit our Soul Guidance Department are few and far between. You also know about that plan, wanting to cultivate that kind of talent according to the plan is not something an ordinary soul guidance device manufacturer can do. The manufacture of soul guidance devices is important, but so is their use! So, I want to choose a few students with good martial souls. But those guys on your side are all like mother hens, protecting them so tightly that there's no chance to even select them. If I don't come again, our plan will be ruined. Don't forget, you also agreed to that plan at the principal's meeting. If you don't support our work, next time I'll let Lin'er go to the Inner Court Martial Soul Department to poach people, and see if you dare stop her."

  Looking at Qian Duoduo's sincere expression, Yan Shaozhe pondered for a moment and said: "Really not choosing the core disciples? Not choosing us second-year students who have reached level 30 or above?"

  Qian's face suddenly turned stern and dignified, "When has Old Qian ever spoken without being taken seriously?"

  Yan Shao nodded and said, "Alright, I'll bet. And even if you lose, I'll let you choose an apprentice like that. So you won't say I don't support your work. However, if you lose, get me 100 rounds of high-explosive soul-guiding cannonballs. That thing is really enjoyable."

  Qian Duodu's face changed, "Lao Yan, you're too greedy. One hundred high-explosive shells, do you know how much that costs? The cost of those things is one hundred gold soul coins per shell."

  Yan Shao Che smiled slightly, "Forget it, I didn't want to make a bet with you in the first place."

  "Fifty shots."

  Yan Shao Zhe seemed to be afraid that he would regret it, and immediately said: "Deal." The high-explosive bomb for the Soul-guiding Device is not something that can be taken lightly. It's already quite good that you have this thing. Although he was the dean, he couldn't afford to lose money like this!

  Qian Dumu was stunned for a moment, then looked at Yan Shaozhe with a surprised face, "You old thing, I've been deceived again."

  Yan Shao Zhe burst out laughing, but he didn't catch the fleeting slyness in Vice President Qian Duoduo's eyes.

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