Douluo: What the hell is the academic master development system?

Chapter 528 Construction of the New Dormitory Building
Elder Xuan said, "Shao Zhe, preside over the meeting. Let Chen boy calm down first; judging from his uncertain expression, he probably can't explain himself clearly right now."

"Yes." Yan Shaozhe respectfully replied, "Elders, the main reason for today's meeting is that Ning Tian and Wu Feng demonstrated special soul-guided armor technology yesterday, and Chen Ping needs to explain it to us personally."

"Besides, there are many elders here who still don't know much about the way of the soul. If possible, Chen Ping can discuss it with them as well."

"Oh right, there's also Chen Ping's bathhouse. He borrowed a lot of rare metals from the academy before, saying he would pay it off when he returned to the academy. We can get rid of it together with that."

"Besides these three matters related to Chen Ping, there are also some other matters for you elders to decide. First..."

One by one, important matters concerning the academy were presented by Yan Shaozhe in an orderly manner, and the elders made decisions one by one after a brief discussion. The meeting was highly efficient.

Chen Ping also behaved quite generously, putting his hands behind his back and listening to the elders discuss the issues. Occasionally, he would directly offer suggestions on solutions that he thought could be improved.

His position as a prospective elder of the Sea God Pavilion was not stolen or robbed; he sat firmly in his seat and naturally did not feel intimidated.

Soon after these important matters of the academy were settled, Yan Shaozhe looked at Chen Ping again: "Chen Ping, the next three things are all about you, is that alright?"

Chen Ping nodded and said, "Let's talk about the rare metals that my bathhouse owes the academy. These rare metals have basically been used by my people to make low- to mid-level fixed-mount shells, mostly level four, with a reserve of around 50,000."

"After two or three years of growth, the production capacity of the academy's rare metal mines has basically stabilized. The reason I owe the academy so much rare metal is because the production of fixed-load artillery shells is a sure-fire way to make money."

"Therefore, I offer two settlement methods. One is to sell these 50,000 fixed shells to the academy in a package, and after deducting the rare metals, I will earn a processing fee."

"Another option is that I sell the Level 4 fixed-load shells to the academy at 80% of the market price, make up for the cost of the rare metals, and keep the rest as pure profit. Of course, I will also only charge 80% of the market price for the fixed-load shells in the first option."

"The Sun Moon Empire's intention to start a war is becoming increasingly clear. Under these circumstances, stockpiling a batch of fixed-position artillery shells is definitely a wise move. I don't think any of you elders would disagree with that, would you?"

For a moment, the elders looked around and nodded in agreement. Xian Lin'er, Qian Duoduo, and Elder Song, who was in charge of Jubao Pavilion, all showed a hint of surprise.

Because of the Sun Moon Empire, the price of low- to mid-level fixed-equipment shells in Douluo Continent is actually quite low. If sold at market price, there is basically only a small profit.

As for Chen Ping's claim of 20% off the market price, I'm afraid the little processing fee he earns wouldn't even be enough to support those Soul Masters.

No matter what, being a Soul Master is a very respectable profession. If you pay people too little, how can you possibly support so many people?

In response, Chen Ping simply waved his hand and said, "Elders, there's no need to worry about whether I'll make a profit selling the standard-issue shells at 80% of the market price."

"Since I have been producing these fixed-mounted shells in an orderly manner for two years, it means that I can definitely afford to support the Soul Masters under my command."

"However, I have conditions for the academy to buy such affordable fixed-load shells." At this point, Chen Ping said with a smile, "I require that Shrek Academy begin construction of a new dormitory building within a month, with independent bathrooms, a canteen window on each floor, and standard equipment including various level zero soul tools commonly found in student dormitories of the Sun Moon Empire."

"Although I don't know why our college leaders seem to really admire the educational model of Shrek Academy from 10,000 years ago, it's time to tear down those dilapidated dormitories in the outer college."

Upon hearing this, Beast King Bow Elder raised an eyebrow: "Chen Ping, what do you know? I don't know as much as you do about soul tools, but in terms of education, cultivating the ability to endure hardship is a tradition of our Shrek Academy."

"Besides, countless Shrek Academy students have gone through this process over the years. What's the point of changing it? What can't we do with the money?"

To Chen Ping's surprise, Gong Lao's words received nods of agreement from several elders. Although the other elders did not nod directly, they clearly showed an attitude of neither approval nor opposition.

There were only two people who subconsciously showed appreciation and surprise upon hearing the proposal: Zhang Lexuan, who was sitting next to him, and Huo Yuhao, who was sitting opposite him.

Fortunately, Chen Ping had anticipated that the academy might react this way, so he wasn't surprised at all.

He continued unhurriedly, "What Elder Gong said makes sense. However, the ability to endure hardship should not only be cultivated in students, but also in teachers and leaders."

“If all of you elders think this way, I suggest that we build Shrek’s dormitories according to the specifications of Shrek Academy’s dormitories 10,000 years ago, the kind of environment where the first Dean Flander and his companions paid for and rented vacant rooms from villagers as teaching spaces.”

"Teachers and students alike should be treated equally. If we can really achieve this, I think Professor Gong's words are quite consistent in thought and action, and there is no problem with them."

Chen Ping's words truly silenced the group of senior students, who were living in the same environment as the students from the Foreign Languages ​​Department.

And they also want to restore the environment of Shrek Academy in the village cabins from 10,000 years ago?
This is going to make us a laughingstock!
Seeing that the elders were silenced by his prepared statement on the unity of knowledge and action, and that no one spoke for a long time, Chen Ping finally spoke again.

"As far as I know, during the last exchange program, although the students from the Sun Moon Empire were treated like inner court students, many soul guidance experiments still had to be conducted in the outer court."

"Therefore, many soul masters from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy have heard about the accommodations in our outer academy. Elders, you probably don't want our team members to feel ashamed when others talk about their accommodations, do you?"

"This, this."

Gong Lao hadn't expected that his subconscious opposition to Chen Ping's suggestion would backfire so badly. Chen Ping had come prepared, ready with a series of moves, just waiting for the first bird to stick its neck out.

One argument was that teachers and students should put their knowledge into practice, and the other was that exchanges with foreign guests would be unsightly. These arguments silenced Professor Gong and several other senior scholars who held opposing views.

(End of this chapter)