Card maker? No, I'm a mechanic!

"I'm not going there to be a student..."

"Just yesterday, during the settlement of the heritage property, a professor invited me to be his teaching assistant."

"The procedures are being processed now. I estimate that by the time you enter the academy, my ID card and such will have been issued."

"Pfft...cough cough cough!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoyou almost spat out the mouthful of juice she had just drunk.

She stared at Jiang Zhe with wide eyes, as if she had seen some alien creature.

"Assistant...assistant teacher!?"

Lin Xiaoyou's voice rose an octave.

Her already rosy cheeks turned even redder from coughing.

"How is this possible? Shouldn't you have started as a student like me? How did you end up sitting at the teacher's table all of a sudden?"

"I wonder which professor it is?"

Lin Xiaoya also put down her cup. Although she didn't react as dramatically as her sister, she couldn't hide the surprise in her eyes.

You should know that most professors in the college are arrogant and conceited.

Even the principal, seeing that they were idle, would pick and choose which talented geniuses to mentor.

Not to mention asking them to actively invite a newcomer who has just passed the first level exam to be a teaching assistant, which is simply unheard of.

"Let me think...it seems to be an old man surnamed Lin."

Jiang Zhe recalled the energetic old man.

"His hair was gray, and he had a bit of a temper. He said he was going to bang on the principal's desk to get my paperwork processed."

"Professor Lin...?"

Upon hearing this description, Lin Xiaoya couldn't help but take a deep breath, and her gaze towards Jiang Zhe became somewhat complicated.

"Jiang Zhe, do you know who that is?"

"Professor Lin Zhengfeng! He is the true titan of Tianlan Academy."

Lin Xiaoya said in a serious tone: "The chief examiner, Zhao Tie, a level-three card master, was once one of his students."

"Even the current third-in-command of the Tianlan City defense force is his protégé."

"His seniority in the academy is incredibly high; he's practically the most senior of the seniors."

Shaking her head, Lin Xiaoya sighed, "Mr. Jiang Zhe, you've really managed to get on someone's good side this time."

"Yeah?"

Jiang Zhe raised an eyebrow. "No wonder Examiner Liu looked at me strangely back then."

He never expected that the seemingly impatient old man would have such a powerful background.

He originally thought the other person was some retired senior professor who was just slacking off.

"Oh, this..."

Lin Xiaoyou was completely stunned by what she heard.

She glanced at Jiang Zhe, who looked completely calm, and then looked down at her own outfit.

It seems like my outfit isn't quite appropriate for the occasion?

"So, does that mean... from now on, when I see you at the academy, I'll really have to call you 'teacher'?"

The girl's voice sounded somewhat aggrieved, even a little disappointed.

I originally thought it would give me more opportunities to spend time with my classmates, but they turned out to be my elders.

"You don't have to use it in private."

Seeing the girl's pitiful appearance, Jiang Zhe's lips immediately curled up into a smile.

Then he picked up the tongs and put another piece of freshly grilled beef on her plate.

"As long as you don't cause trouble, calling me Brother Jiang Zhe isn't a bad idea."

"real?"

Lin Xiaoyou's eyes lit up, and her previous disappointment vanished instantly.

"It's settled then. If anyone bullies me in the future, I'll say it's your sister."

"Oh no, I mean your student!"

As she took the beef, the blush on her face hadn't faded, but her eyes became bright and sparkling.

"Brother Jiang Zhe, you're amazing!"

She muttered softly, her voice low and carrying the shyness typical of a young girl.

"How can you be so outstanding..."

This feeling of being inferior to him in every way did not arouse her jealousy.

On the contrary, the seed of worship in her heart began to quietly sprout.

After all, it was the one who saved her at the crucial moment.

Moreover, the sense of security she felt while holding him as they weaved through a shower of water arrows left a deep impression on her.

"It's not that exaggerated. Everyone has their own expertise."

Feeling a little embarrassed by the intense gaze, Jiang Zhe quickly took a sip of juice to change the subject.

"Speaking of which, you sisters passed the Level 1 assessment together this time, your family must be preparing a celebration, right?"

"There's no celebration at all," Lin Xiaoyou pouted, leaning back lazily in her chair.

"It's just my sister and me at home now, and all that chores is so boring..."

Perhaps I ate too much and felt sleepy, or perhaps my emotions had fluctuated too much just now.

She stretched, extending her long, slender legs, encased in white stockings, without any restraint in the sunlight.

The soft flesh exposed by the stocking top bulged slightly, trembling gently with her unintentional sway, exuding an indescribable plumpness.

Below that, one of her slippers was missing.

Those small feet, encased in white silk, rested lightly on the crossbar of the chair.

"Buzz..."

In the midst of this idyllic post-dinner moment, a noise suddenly came from Jiang Zhe's pocket.

He took out his SIM card.

The communication card was vibrating slightly, and Professor Lin's mental imprint was flashing wildly.

"Kang Chul! Kang Chul!"

As soon as the connection was established, the old professor's booming voice came through.

"Hey Mr. Lin, your voice is really nice." Jiang Zhe held the card a little further away.

"Forget about your loud voice, I'm talking to you about serious matters."

Lin Zhengfeng sounded somewhat excited, and the sound of turning over documents could be faintly heard.

"Your onboarding procedures are complete."

"So fast?" Jiang Zhe was taken aback. "It's been less than a day. I thought the academy's procedures would be very slow."

"Hey, that's for someone else!"

Lin Zhengfeng snorted smugly.

"When I got back yesterday, I confronted the principal directly, slammed my fist on his desk, and forced him to reason with me."

"I told them that if they didn't process it for me right away, I would move to the next city the next day."

"Cough cough..." Jiang Zhe's lips twitched.

Oh, I see.

It seems the principal of this academy isn't as glamorous as I imagined.

"In short, the formalities have been completed, and you've received your ID card and the lab key."

"You'd better come and report for duty tomorrow, no, you'd better come now."

"I think I have a rough idea of ​​the principle behind yours. Come over and tell me in detail."

"Tomorrow, Mr. Lin," Jiang Zhe smiled helplessly, "I'll pack up again and move my belongings over there while I'm at it."

He was referring to the huge pile of materials salvaged from the discarded cards.

Although there are probably better options at the college, we can't let them go to waste.

"Okay, okay, tomorrow it is, just don't be late!"

"Buzz..."

The communication ended, and everyone worked with renewed vigor.

As the communication card gradually dimmed, Jiang Zhe looked up and met the curious gazes of the two sisters.

"Did you hear that?" Jiang Zhe shrugged.

"Professor Lin's efficiency... truly lives up to its reputation," Lin Xiaoya remarked with some admiration.

Only a titan like him could force the principal to complete the formalities within a single day.

"So it looks like we'll be seeing Teacher Jiang soon?"

Lin Xiaoyou blinked, deliberately drawing out the word "teacher".

"More or less," Jiang Zhe stood up and straightened his clothes.

"What about you? Are you also going tomorrow?"

"I'm not that fast," Lin Xiaoyou said with some regret, shaking her small feet wrapped in white stockings.

"I need to stay home for a couple more days to tidy up my secret stash of money and stuff before I can go out."

"As for my older sister..."

"I have even less time."

Lin Xiaoya shook her head, a hint of weariness flashing in her eyes.

"Although the mineral vein issue has been temporarily put on hold, there are still many messes to deal with."

"Furthermore, this family has several important meetings to attend in the next few days."

"I estimate it will take at least ten days to two weeks after it's all done."

"Is that so?"

Jiang Zhe nodded in understanding.

After all, the responsibility of the whole family rests on her shoulders, and she is much more tired than this girl who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun.