The students observed very carefully, especially those from ordinary families who had not had the chance to see so many genuine jade pieces. They seized this opportunity, their eyes wide open, wanting to deeply engrave the appearance of each jade ornament into their minds.
As for the students from well-off families, even those whose parents were jade shop owners, they couldn't help but have their eyes gleam in front of this collection of high-quality ornaments.
They were different from ordinary archaeology students. They didn't come to study for a good job, but to gain knowledge and then return to help their families manage their businesses, striving to make them bigger and stronger with the added advantage of professional knowledge.
However, seeing these ornaments still moved them.
Some successful alumni couldn't help but be impressed. This Li Yang truly spared no expense. Just for a guest lecture, he invested so much!
The cost of renting these items alone far exceeded the twenty thousand yuan reward offered by the school, let alone buying them.
Even seasoned professors like Professor Zhuang did not have the capital to make such an investment.
For a time, everyone was treated to a feast for the eyes.
Throughout the class, Li Yang spoke very little, only occasionally answering students' questions. But for everyone present, the benefits were immense.
The students who saw genuine artifacts for the first time gained even more.
As the class bell rang and Li Yang saw the students' reluctant expressions, Professor Zhuang said to the principal, who had been silent, "Principal Fang, look at these children. Society is always the best university. Our teaching philosophy and curriculum need to change; we cannot blindly follow outdated textbooks."
"Otherwise, we will not be able to cultivate truly talented individuals in the future, merely training laborers for capitalists. These individuals will find it difficult to have genuine aspirations and passion, and their future potential will be wasted in our university. This is harming them, not educating them."
"Professor, you are absolutely right. This lecture by the instructor you recommended, Li Yang, has deeply impacted me as well. I am profoundly moved," Principal Fang nodded and said, "Please ask Instructor Li to stay behind for a moment. I wish to discuss compiling a practical textbook with him."
"Principal Fang, your idea is a blessing for the entire school and all students!" the old professor said emotionally.
He was old and would be retiring next year. His teaching achievements were abundant, but he was still worried about the future students.
If he could accomplish this before his retirement, he felt he would have no regrets in life.
After the students had all left, Professor Zhuang applauded and walked towards Li Yang, "Brilliant, absolutely brilliant, Instructor Li. And you, Boss Shui, thank you very much for your support of this class."
"You don't need to thank me; I'm just helping Li Yang," Shui Xiang said with a slight smile, then turned to Li Yang and said, "I'll wait for you at the school gate."
"Alright, I'll be right over," Li Yang nodded.
Professor Zhuang watched her leave, then said, "Instructor Li, this is our school's principal."
"Hello, Instructor Li. My name is Fang Youcai," the principal immediately extended his hand to Li Yang, greeting him. "I've heard your name long ago, and meeting you today, you truly live up to your reputation. This method of teaching through practical demonstration is truly admirable."
"Principal Fang is too kind. It's just that I'm not very eloquent, so I took a shortcut," Li Yang said, shaking his hand with a smile.
Fang Youcai shook his head, "This is not a shortcut. If it is, it's the right kind of shortcut."
"Instructor Li, you might not realize how much your approach has impacted me. In short, I want to ask for your help in assisting our archaeology department in compiling a living textbook. This will allow students to always learn useful and advanced knowledge, rather than outdated or even unusable knowledge, wasting their youth and enthusiasm in vain."
"This is a good thing, but how exactly should we proceed?" Li Yang asked suspiciously.
Fang Youcai explained, "It's like this: I hope to establish a cooperation with the Rich Stone Gambling Market, opening it up for one day each month, allowing students to gain in-depth understanding of a real stone gambling market. Of course, I also know that Instructor Li, you own a shop called Li Hao Antiques. If it's possible, I'd also like students to visit the shop regularly to learn the real situation."
"In this regard, Instructor Li can set some conditions. As long as our school can agree, we will definitely not be vague."
"How about this: after the students graduate, they can come to our stone gambling market and antique shop for internships?" Li Yang said with a smile.
Fang Youcai had expected him to ask for money or something else, but he was surprised by this request. "Does Instructor Li have any other requirements?"
"No, that's it. However, if during their visits, our business suffers losses, for example, due to malicious treatment of customers or breaking something, the school will be responsible," Li Yang said with a smile. "Principal Fang, are you willing to bear this risk?"
"No problem. Taking away bad people's money, one should naturally repay it; this is only right and proper," Fang Youcai said without hesitation.
"Furthermore, the school will allocate one hundred thousand yuan annually as funding for you to open the stone gambling market and antique shop for our students to visit and learn. I hope Instructor Li will not find it too little."
"And I get money too? That's wonderful," Li Yang said, gripping his palm tightly. "Regarding the antique shop opening, I agree to it right now."
"As for the stone gambling market, I'll go discuss it with Sister Shui right away and give you a reply by tonight at the latest. Is that okay?"
"Alright, thank you, Instructor Li. From now on, you are a permanent guest lecturer at our school. I hope you can give a few lectures every month," Principal Fang said happily.
Li Yang smiled, "I don't have that many items to lecture to students about."
"That's fine too, just come and visit more often."
"Okay, if there's a chance."
Li Yang waved his hand and walked out of the auditorium.
The principal and the old professor immediately followed, escorting him all the way to the school gate before waving goodbye.
Watching their car drive away, Fang Youcai said, "Thank you, you and Old Professor Zhuang, for bringing such talent to our school. I believe it won't be long before our archaeology department graduates can showcase their exceptional abilities on various stages across the country, bringing glory to themselves and their alma mater."
"This is all because Instructor Li is a good person," Professor Zhuang said with a smile. In his opinion, this matter today was definitely going to be successful, and he would have no regrets in his life.
Thank you, Instructor Li.
Driving the car, Li Yang relayed what Fang Youcai had said, "Sister Shui, what do you think?"