vstars Chapter 101 The Academy Opens
Chapter 101 The Academy Opens
On this bright and sunny day, the sky was a clear, cloudless blue. Ying Wuyou stood gracefully in front of the academy, her smile radiant as she announced, "Today, our academy officially begins! Everyone, please line up according to your height and take your seats in turn. Got it?"
Just then, a child asked curiously, "Miss, doesn't our academy have a name?"
As soon as the child finished speaking, the other children chimed in, "Yes, we need to give our academy a name."
"Yes, yes, let's give it a powerful name," a child said.
“No, an academy is a place for studying, so of course it should have a name that sounds scholarly,” another child retorted.
"You're wrong. Only powerful names sound imposing. What's with all the 'literary' names? They don't sound impressive at all," the child who suggested the powerful name added.
"What do you know? All you ever think about is being domineering. This is an academy. If an academy isn't refined and cultured, what's the point of having that imposing air? Do you want it to be like a ferocious wild beast, making people afraid?" the child who suggested a refined name retorted.
"Alright, you two stop arguing. If you ask me, the young lady should definitely come up with the name. With her unparalleled wisdom, she will surely come up with a perfect name," a little girl said.
"Yes, yes, Miss, you can name it, you can name it whatever you want, we all trust you." The others chimed in.
[What name should I choose? Tsinghua? Peking University? No, no, that's too shameful.] Ying Wuyou racked his brains for a name.
Seeing that the young lady did not speak, everyone quieted down and waited for her to speak.
Feeling the gazes coming from all directions, Ying Wuyou snapped out of her daze and said with a smile, "How about calling it MIT Academy?"
Upon hearing the name, everyone looked bewildered, and someone quietly asked, "What's Ma?"
One person replied, "I heard it was someone named Engineer Li?"
The other person said, "What I heard was something about 'leftovers'?"
One person excitedly said, "Ma Sheng Li Gong, yes, it's Ma Sheng Li Gong."
Someone asked, "So what does 'Ma Sheng Li Gong' mean?"
Hearing this, everyone shook their heads, looking at Ying Wuyou with puzzled expressions. Ying Wuyou sighed, [Why did I blurt out my true feelings? So embarrassing, so awkward.] Ying Wuyou mentally groaned.
Ying Wuyou adjusted her mindset and said, "How about we try something else? Let me think about it, don't rush."
Ying Wuyou frantically searched his mind: ["Great Qin Academy? No way. That's just a primary school at best; we can't use that name. How about Great Qin Royal Academy Affiliated Primary School? That's okay, but wouldn't that be too long? Ugh, so conflicted. Fine, I'll use that. Short for 'Qin Emperor Primary School.' But that sounds weird. Short for 'Qin Emperor Affiliated Primary School,' hmm, that works. That's settled."]
After a fierce internal struggle, Ying Wuyou looked at everyone and said, "Let's call it: The Affiliated Primary School of the Great Qin Royal Academy. Abbreviation: Qin Emperor Affiliated Primary School. What do you all think?"
When they heard the name Ying Wuyou suggested, no one remembered it because it was too long. They only remembered the abbreviation at the end. Although they didn't understand why it was called Qin Huang Affiliated Primary School instead of Qin Huang Affiliated University, they unconditionally supported the young lady's suggestion.
As soon as Ying Wuyou finished speaking, everyone burst into enthusiastic applause. They had heard about the applause from outside, saying that after the road outside the manor was completed, some kind of ceremony was held, and everyone applauded at that time. So now almost everyone in Chang'an knew that applause was a way to show support.
Hearing the applause rising and falling, Ying Wuyou's lips twitched. Finally, he helplessly raised his hand to suppress the applause, and it gradually subsided.
Ying Wuyou said, "Alright, the academy now has a name. Everyone, please go in and take your seats in turn."
As Ying Wuyou's voice faded, everyone entered the classroom one by one and sat down at their desks. Each desk had a sheet of white paper. It was the first time these children had ever seen white paper, and none of them dared to touch it for fear of getting it dirty.
Ying Wuyou stood on the podium and watched all the students walk into the classroom and take their seats before slowly walking into the classroom herself. The school had a total of eighty students, divided into two classes. The younger children formed one class, while the slightly older children formed the other.
Ying Wuyou first entered the small classroom and smiled as she said to the students, "We will prepare paper and ink for you in every class. As for pens, each of you will have one. If you need a new pen, you can apply to the teacher every two months. Also, if any student feels that there is not enough paper, you can tell the teacher, and they will replenish it for you in time."
Then Ying Wuyou continued, "The academy only has classes in the morning. There are four classes in the morning, each lasting half an hour, with a short break in between. After all four classes are finished, you can go to the cafeteria for lunch. Remember, you can have more if you're not full, but you can't waste food. If I find anyone wasting food, I'll make sure your parents leave the manor. Do you understand?"
Everyone responded in unison, "Understood."
Ying Wuyou said, "Very well, go see your teacher!" After saying that, she left the small class and handed it over to Zhao Ran and the other two.
Ying Wuyou went to the senior class again. Just like with the junior class, after announcing the course schedule and time, Ying Wuyou let out a long sigh. Managing students is really not an easy task.
In the days that followed, the academy acted entirely according to Ying Wuyou's plan, and everything progressed very smoothly. This pleased Ying Wuyou greatly, and she began to focus on other matters.
One day, on a whim, Ying Wuyou decided to attend a class taught by Zhao Ran, Li Erniu, and Zhao You. When she entered the classroom, she found the students listening attentively to the teachers' explanations. Ying Wuyou found a seat in the back row and quietly observed the class.
Zhao You's teaching style is rigorous yet lively; she imparts knowledge to students in concise and clear language. Li Erniu, on the other hand, is quite different from his usual honest and simple image. He teaches in a humorous and witty way, which often makes students burst into laughter. Zhao Ran's teaching style is calm and organized. He explains each concept in a simple and easy-to-understand way, making it easy for students to understand.
Looking at them, Ying Wuyou couldn't help but exclaim, "These people all seem to have prepared lesson plans!" She realized that the individuals she had selected were truly talented; they were not only literate but also possessed the ability to share their knowledge. Such talents would undoubtedly play a significant role in promoting the development of the academy.