Professor Ye Hong remained silent, and no students spoke either.
Ji You said, "Getting into the Material Department of Lanyue Star Military Academy has always been my dream. Although I was absent for a year, I will not give up continuing on this path. So—I have come back, carrying student loans, as a self-funded student, reentering this school that I long for. Having just listened to a lecture by Professor Ye, if someone asks me if it’s worth it?"
"My answer is definitely affirmative."
"It is precisely because on the path of seeking education and knowledge, we have guidance and supervision from great teachers like Professor Ye, and the companionship and progress of all the students present here, that humanity can walk this path further and further."
"Success rates of 40% versus 15% can’t prove who plagiarized and who is original. On this point, although I cannot prove my innocence, I have the courage and confidence that no matter what setbacks I face in the future, how much obstruction I encounter, nobody can stop me from continuously exploring this path..."
At this point, Ji You suddenly walked out of her seat, looked around, directly facing Professor Ye Hong, bowed deeply, and said, "Professor Ye’s lecture is extremely enlightening, benefiting me greatly, but I believe my actions today have caused disturbance to Professor Ye’s teaching. I now declare: I voluntarily give up the right to attend his lectures on site."
She wants to give up learning on-site?
The students were shocked.
Old Professor Ye Hong also furrowed his brows instantly.
Ji You wasn’t just talking; she directly started walking towards the exit.
She really was not just talking—
All the students were speechless, dumbfounded.
Professor Ye Hong shouted loudly, "Stop!"
Ji You stopped her steps, and smiled faintly.
Professor Ye Hong said, "I admit that your handling just now was very skillful and interesting, but I still hold doubts about your character. Do you think by doing this, you can provoke me to actively retain you for my course? You must be—"
Ji You shook her head gently and said, "Professor Ye, I think you misunderstood. When I say I voluntarily give up the right to attend your class, I mean it, and not as a way to coerce you into keeping me. When Ji You makes a promise, it’s as solid as gold. I say what I mean and hold no regrets."
Professor Ye Hong felt a nameless anger rising in his heart.
He was a man who spent years in the laboratory. Between Ji You and Xu Siyu, whose materials handling techniques were superior? He only needed a glance to tell.
Ji You was like a lumberjack, skilled in every move.
And Xu Siyu? She is excellent but sometimes flustered.
This couldn’t determine right from wrong...
However, the capability Ji You showed proved she was not just a facade, but a genuinely talented individual. As long as she continued learning, she would undoubtedly make significant achievements in the future.
This person now wants to give up the path of learning?
Professor Ye Hong took a deep breath, "Do you know what foolish decision you are making?"
Ji You looked calm, saying, "I certainly know. What I lose is not just the right to attend classes, but also the opportunity to get instant clarifications, guidance from you... as well as the rights to discuss and research with my classmates..."
Professor Ye Hong: "Since you know this..."
Ji You said, "You can see it as a silent protest from a weak, pitiful, helpless person and the only way I, in despair, can prove my innocence."
After saying this, she suddenly lifted the corners of her mouth and declared resoundingly, "Although I give up the right to attend Professor Ye’s classes, I will by no means give up studying and investigating the subject of materials. From now on, I will use points to exchange for all the online resources of Professor Ye’s lectures, and I will find my own way to obtain all the materials needed for class experiments. Professor Ye, fellow students, goodbye."
She waved her hand in farewell, her movement casual and natural.
The students’ mouths were agape in an O shape.
Old Professor Ye Hong’s face was deeply furrowed.
As Ji You stepped out, without turning her head but with her back to everyone, she left a remark: "I’ve never been afraid of Xu Siyu, and I’m always ready to accept her challenge."
That pose and attitude were truly carefree, elegant, and fearless.
The classroom was dead silent.
Outside the door, Ji You’s shoulders, which had been held stiff, suddenly slumped, and her face looked as ugly as if her husband had suddenly taken a mistress and run off with all the money: Ahhh... being carefree is fun for a moment, but it ends in cremation!
Listening to the class was free, using materials was free, but what happened? She had to make it costly for herself.
How brainless is that?
Is this the pinnacle of being brainless?
This is brainlessness at its finest.
Ji You was on the verge of bursting into tears.
Her legs went weak, almost making her uncontrollably step back.
What about keeping one’s word as solid as gold?
Who cares about that stuff.
Going back now, she couldn’t afford to lose face.
Ji You just had to grit her teeth, stand tall, and walk away like a victorious rooster taking big strides.
After this class, it was already noon, and Ji You hurried to the cafeteria. By then, a long line had formed and Ji You couldn’t stop thinking about the braised pork ribs, or maybe it was Senior Shi Ya who was serving the food that she couldn’t stop thinking about...
This time, without Shen Changqing or Sheng Qingyan, if Senior Shi Ya took pity on her again, couldn’t she score a few pieces of ribs?
The thought alone made Ji You drool.
The line kept moving, and when it was Ji You’s turn, she looked up only to find that it was not Senior Shi Ya serving the food but a male senior student, which disappointed her greatly.
Why wasn’t Senior Shi Ya there?
The braised pork ribs dish required 5 points. Last time Shen Changqing treated her, so Ji You could eat without any worries, but this time, she couldn’t bear to spend 5 points. After much thought, Ji You bit the bullet and said to the serving senior, "Senior, please give me a serving of bean sprouts and green vegetables rice."
It was the cheapest meal available, including rice, stir-fried bean sprouts, and a few slices of green vegetables. All these were natural foods and looked very bland... But who could blame her when it only cost 1 point? Who could blame her for being broke?
The serving senior was efficient, quickly preparing her meal.
Ji You timidly asked, "Senior, could you possibly add a bit of that braised pork rib sauce?"
The serving senior smiled and said, "Sorry, student, that’s not allowed."
Without Senior Shi Ya’s affection, she really was just a pitiful little plant.
Ji You picked up her tray, and just before leaving, she sneakily glanced at the serving senior: He Bi.
Isn’t this the top performer from the Second-Year drills?
Seems like he’s from the Mechanical Combat Department?
Although he’s strong, he’s quite stingy.