Make me leave the team? My beast girl and I can win easily.

Wang Defa said a few words of encouragement, and when the car arrived, he dismissed the waist drum team, and the students went home.

He told the driver to get out, and then drove the car himself.

Lin Yu sat in the back with Lin Xue, Lin Ya, and Lin Shan.

On the way, Wang Defa introduced the situation of the weapon refiner Yao Fei.

"Master Yao Fei is a B-level professional 'Weapon Refining Master,' and is one of the top forging experts in Wujiang City."

"His annual income is easily over 100 million."

Lin Yu was quite surprised: "Are weapon refiners that profitable?"

"Of course," Wang Defa laughed. "The higher the professional's level, the more valuable and scarce their high-quality equipment becomes."

"Master Yao charges at least a million to forge a high-level epic equipment."

"If it's jewelry, the price will be even higher."

"This nouveau riche bought four townhouses and combined them into his own forging workshop."

"I've been to that place. The facilities are all top-notch, so luxurious that it's dazzling."

Lin Yu asked curiously, "If he's not short of money, why is he still working part-time at our school?"

Wang Defa smiled and said, "By doing this, he can get a tax exemption of 3000 million yuan from his income for participating in public welfare."

"He's currently registered at three schools, so he basically doesn't have to pay much tax each year."

"Moreover, having your name listed at the school allows you to meet some promising students—like you."

He gave him a knowing look.

Lin Yu truly understood.

This is a win-win situation.

The school leveraged Yao Fei's fame to enhance its prestige and acquire equipment resources.

Yao Fei leveraged the school's platform to connect with talent and enjoy tax benefits.

These promising students will most likely become his clients after they graduate.

"If I come across a beast pet that can transform into a high-level profession like weapon crafting or medicine making in the future, I must acquire it!" Lin Yu thought to himself, "Even a B-level profession would be fine—it's incredibly lucrative."

Soon, the car arrived at an upscale villa area.

Four townhouses are located in the center, with a huge sign that reads "Yao Fei Forging Studio" hanging above them.

Several luxury cars were parked in the yard, the cheapest of which cost over a million.

"We've arrived." Wang Defa stopped the car.

A middle-aged man was already waiting at the entrance of the villa.

He looked to be around fifty years old, slightly overweight, wearing a simple suit, and had sharp eyes.

"Master Yao!" Wang Defa got out of the car and greeted him warmly.

"Principal Wang," Yao Fei nodded, his gaze falling on Lin Yu, "This must be Lin Yu, right?"

"Hello, Master Yao," Lin Yu greeted politely.

"Okay, okay." Yao Fei looked Lin Yu up and down, then glanced at the three girls behind him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

With his keen eye, he could naturally tell that these three girls were no ordinary people.

Both her appearance and her demeanor clearly indicate that she is a lady from a prominent family!

"Please come in." He stepped aside.

The group entered the villa.

It was indeed a hidden paradise inside.

The first floor has been completely transformed into a forging workshop, fully equipped with all kinds of equipment: furnaces, forging tables, quenching tanks, grinding machines...

There are also rows of display cases containing various finished and semi-finished equipment.

The air was filled with the strong smell of metal and fire.

"Principal Wang said on the phone, 'Student Lin, you want to forge epic jewelry?'" Yao Fei asked directly.

"Yes." Lin Yu took out five pieces of Abyss Soul Crimson Gold from her all-purpose pouch.

The dark red metal shimmered with a flowing luster under the workshop lights, as if it were alive.

Yao Fei's eyes lit up instantly.

He took a piece of Abyssal Crimson Gold, examined it carefully, and gently stroked its surface with his fingers, feeling the energy contained within.

"This is really good stuff..." he murmured. "I haven't forged any epic-quality jewelry in over a decade."

"Epic quality equipment is not hard to obtain, but jewelry is extremely difficult."

He looked at Lin Yu with eager eyes: "Lin Yu, don't worry, I will definitely use my best craftsmanship to complete these five pieces of jewelry!"

Yao Fei knew very well that the young man opposite him, who could casually pull out five pieces of Abyss Soul Crimson Gold, was either a prodigy or a second-generation member of a powerful family.

You'd better behave yourself and get along well with the other person.

"Master Yao, what about the fees..." Lin Yu asked.

"No need, no need!" Wang Defa quickly said, "Master Yao, this fee can be factored into our school's forging quota!"

Yao Fei waved his hand: "Principal Wang, I won't charge you for this forging."

"Huh?" Wang Defa was taken aback.

"Being able to forge epic jewelry again is the greatest reward for me," Yao Fei said earnestly. "Besides, I hope to make friends with a genius like Lin."

What he said was the truth.

For a weapon refiner, forging epic equipment is not only about making money, but also about breaking through skill barriers and elevating their mental state.

Jewelry, in particular, requires even more refined craftsmanship.

He has been stuck at a bottleneck for many years, and this opportunity might give him some insights.

After all, the "upgrade" of a lifestyle-related profession is reflected in the specific tasks performed.

Moreover, investing in a future powerhouse is more valuable than earning millions.

Lin Yu was somewhat surprised, but quickly understood.

"Then thank you, Master Yao," he said.

"Don't be shy," Yao Fei said with a smile. "Let's sign a forging contract first and agree on the type of jewelry and other requirements."

What kind of jewelry do you want?

"earrings?"

"A necklace?"

"bracelet?"

Lin Yu looked at Lin Xue, Lin Ya, and Lin Shan behind her.

If I make them differently, I wonder if these three girls will blame me for being biased.

It's better to be conservative.

He thought for a moment and said, "Let's make them all into necklaces."

"Okay." Yao Fei nodded and said, "The properties of Abyssal Crimson Gold, a material, will have a certain degree of randomness when forging ornaments."

"Of course, I will try my best to ensure that the attributes reach the maximum value."

He produced the contract, and both parties signed it.

The forging period was agreed to be two weeks, during which Lin Yu could check on the progress at any time.

After finalizing the arrangements, Yao Fei wanted to arrange a place to eat.

Wang Defa said he had other things to do at school, so he left with Lin Yu and the other three.

On his way back to school, Wang Defa was in a good mood.

"Lin, thank you so much this time," he said. "You've brought such honor to the school; as the principal, I'm also very proud."

"You're too kind, Principal," Lin Yu said. "I should be thanking the school for its nurturing."

"That's all nonsense." Wang Defa waved his hand. "The school has actually done a poor job; we haven't discovered a talent like you in the past two years."

"This is just a small compensation today, and I hope Lin won't look down on the school."

He spoke very sincerely.

Lin Yu shook her head: "In the past few years, Teacher Li has helped me secure many school policies and solved many difficulties. I will never forget that."

This is the truth.

Li Yue was indeed very good to him, helping him apply for various subsidies.

Even when he was ostracized by the Dawn Squad, they still cared about him.

Hearing these words, Wang Defa felt relieved.

Teacher Li's position definitely needs to be promoted!

After escorting Lin Yu to her dormitory entrance, Wang Defa said, "I'll take you to pick up the jewelry once it's finished. Also..."

He handed Lin Yu a business card: "This is the car and driver the school arranged for you. Contact him for pick-up and drop-off if you need to go out."

Lin Yu took the business card, which only had one name and phone number on it: Master Liu.

"Principal, there's no need for that," Lin Yu said. "I can just take a taxi myself."

"Yes, yes," Wang Defa insisted. "Top universities like Tsinghua and Peking University assign special teams to take care of their top students."

He looked at Lin Yu with sincere eyes: "Our school's resources are indeed limited, this is just doing what we can."

Lin Yu thought for a moment, then finally nodded: "Thank you, Principal."

"Okay, okay." Wang De laughed. "Then you rest first, and contact me anytime if you need anything."

After Wang Defa left, Lin Yu stood downstairs in the dormitory building, looking at the business card in her hand, feeling a mix of emotions.

In this world, if you are strong enough, everyone will treat you kindly.

So, I still need to keep practicing this afternoon and continue to improve my skills!