Anyone who understands me is Teacher Shen!
Chen Shu grinned, his eyes snapping open.
With you saying that, I'm not sleepy at all!
Twenty million!
Chen Shu named a price, directly asking for whatever came to mind.
Absolutely not! Are you kidding me!
The principal immediately stood up. The funding for the third year was already tight, and Chen Shu had been given too many resources.
He had never seen a student like this, practically a bandit, always trying to squeeze something out of the school.
Don't students nowadays have any sense of collective honor?
Shen Wushuang calmly stated, "If you can win first place in the provincial competition, then it's twenty million!"
Are you kidding me?
Chen Shu's lips twitched, and he directly refused.
If it were an individual competition, he might have agreed.
But the team competition involved three people, and there was no one particularly strong in the class.
This meant that when facing strong opponents, he would essentially have to fight alone.
If they encountered three S-class contract spirits teaming up, even his slime wouldn't be able to win.
His slime was only F-class, and its combat power was forcibly boosted through various potions and system enhancements. Its inherent weaknesses were too obvious: slow speed and a single attack method.
It would be too difficult to defeat three S-class contract spirits!
Once the three S-class contract spirits had coordination, he would be completely suppressed.
Top ten, twenty million!
Chen Shu took a step back and said,
"Sister Fang Si only got sixteenth place last time. Nanjiang Second High School has never achieved a top ten ranking, right? I've already broken the record!"
His statement made Shen Wushuang fall into thought.
"Alright!"
After a moment, Shen Wushuang nodded.
"Teacher Shen..."
The principal shot him a look, indicating that the school had no more educational funding.
"For the honor of the school, I will go all out!"
Chen Shu immediately stood up, as if making an oath, his demeanor solemn.
"I can't help it, the school is giving too much..."
Both of them were speechless. How quickly he could change his tune!
"You can go out first, Chen Shu!"
The principal shook his head, completely at a loss regarding Chen Shu. The latter completely disregarded his status as principal.
Watching Chen Shu leave, the principal spoke,
"Teacher Shen, isn't that too much? We might not be able to provide any resources next semester!"
"It's fine. The school won't need to provide much next semester; every family will fully support their children."
Shen Wushuang replied, nurturing strong students was the school's responsibility, but families also needed to contribute.
"Teacher Shen, you think so highly of Chen Shu?"
The principal raised an eyebrow. Even if Chen Shu didn't participate in the competition, it wouldn't affect the school.
As long as he performed well in the college entrance examination, that would be the greatest help to the school.
"Facing the college entrance examination, Chen Shu will definitely go all out.
It concerns not only the school but also his entire life."
Shen Wushuang agreed in order to give Chen Shu a trial mission and to legitimately allocate teaching resources.
"In the special training class, if anyone can get into Huaxia University, it will undoubtedly be Chen Shu!"
Shen Wushuang looked out the window and stated with certainty.
"Since he's the number one seed, giving him more resources is only natural!"
The meaning of a Huaxia University student for Nanjiang Second High School was self-evident.
Even if everyone else's performance was not ideal, they would still receive strong support from the Ministry of Education.
"I hope it truly works out!"
The principal's expression stiffened, then he smiled.
"The hope of Nanjiang Second High School is actually a student with an F-class contract spirit..."
Over the next two days, Chen Shu took three more cultural subject exams.
Without exception, he was quick and accurate, getting everything correct except for the final, most challenging questions.
He also received rewards, with a significant increase in his Beast Taming power, bringing him closer to the Black Iron level.
However, the answers to the final college entrance examination questions were not given to him, likely to be revealed only when the actual exam arrived.
"Old age, my old eyes have truly deceived me..."
The cultural subject teacher kept shaking his head and sighing as he looked at Chen Shu's first-place results.
He had judged countless people, and at first glance, he had considered Chen Shu to be a slacker who didn't strive for progress.
But it turned out he was a genius?!
The cultural subject scores of the others were also quite good.
Even the worst performer scored three hundred and fifty points, with very little difference between them.
"Alright! The competition in February has now concluded!"
Shen Wushuang walked in. He had also seen the results and rankings.
His satisfaction with Chen Shu grew even greater. With outstanding results in both cultural subjects and Beast Taming, he was undoubtedly the most likely candidate to be admitted to Huaxia University.
"Follow me to the Beast Taming Hall!"
Shen Wushuang led everyone out of the classroom.
"Today, I need to tell you all something!"
Shen Wushuang coughed and said,
"The city's Beast Taming competition has now opened for registration, and Nanjiang Second High School will also be participating!"
"If we can win first place in the city competition, we can represent Nanjiang City in the provincial competition!"
Upon hearing this, most of the students remained indifferent, as it didn't seem to concern them much.
"I have finalized three participants: Captain: Chen Shu, Members: Xu Xiaoyu and Tang Lie!"
As these words were spoken, Chen Shu's brows furrowed.
Both Xu Xiaoyu and Tang Lie had now become Level Nine Beast Tamers, so their combat power was undeniable.
"Teacher, I object!"
Chen Shu raised his hand directly. As the captain, he had the right to choose his teammates.
"I suggest we don't include Tang Lie and have Xia Bing join us!"
"Chen Shu!"
Tang Lie clenched his fists slightly, feeling insulted.
He had cultivated diligently and finally become a Level Nine Beast Tamer, yet he was still looked down upon by Chen Shu.
Xia Bing was only a Level Eight Beast Tamer, and her contract spirit was also B-class.
Why should she replace him?!
Tang Lie spoke, "Teacher, Chen Shu has a prejudice against me!"
Chen Shu grinned and directly replied, "Yes, I do have an issue with him! If I don't exercise my right as captain, then what's the point of being captain?"
Shen Wushuang's mouth twitched. This guy was not hiding anything at all.
"Xia Bing's combat power might not be strong, but her ice wolf is primarily for control. Neither Xiaoyu nor I lack offensive capabilities. Adding Tang Lie doesn't offer much practical benefit!"
Chen Shu explained, not wanting to put Shen Wushuang in a difficult position, as the list was ultimately his decision.
Shen Wushuang nodded upon hearing this. It did make sense.
"You're going too far!"
Tang Lie's expression darkened, and he spoke, "Teacher, the Beast Taming class is based on strength. I request that Chen Shu be replaced, and I will be the captain!"
During the winter break, he not only became a Level Nine Beast Tamer,
but his contract spirit had also learned two skills, greatly boosting his combat power.
Today, he was going to reclaim what belonged to him!
"Oh?"
Chen Shu grinned and said, "The sky isn't clear, and the rain hasn't stopped, why do you think you're capable again?"
ps: Six chapters served, thank you for your support!