flstandardbreds Chapter 118 At this moment,
Chapter 118 At this moment,
Mu Yunxi's clear and loud voice suddenly rang out: "No pushing! Everyone must stay in their original position and queue up. Anyone who dares to cut in line without permission will be disqualified from the interview!" Her angry shout was like a thunder across the sky, shocking everyone present.
However, there were always some pretentious young men who boasted of their status and position, ignoring Mu Yunxi's warnings and continuing to crowd forward with disdain on their faces. They lived a life of luxury, surrounded by people wherever they went, so how could they take a mere Mu Yunxi seriously?
But these ignorant fellows clearly underestimated the majesty of Princess Yongle. Her face darkened, and she uttered a few cold words, "Drag them out! Disqualified!" Before she had even finished her words, several ferocious guards swiftly rushed forward, mercilessly grabbing the young men who had attempted to cut in line and dragging them out like chickens.
Faced with such draconian tactics and an uncompromising attitude, the once arrogant and self-righteous young men were stunned. They had never imagined that relying on their so-called noble status would lead to such a fate. But no matter how much they hated it, they dared not resist. After all, Princess Yongle's power was undeniable. Even if they had the courage, they would not dare to touch her tiger's beard. So, these usually arrogant and domineering men could only hang their heads and leave in disgrace like defeated roosters.
Seeing this, the crowd erupted in laughter and discussion. "Huh, who here can rival the nobility of Princess Yongle? How dare someone disobey? They're truly overestimating themselves!" someone scoffed.
"That's what I mean. These guys are used to being domineering at home, and they don't know how to restrain themselves when they go out. Do they really treat this place as their own backyard? It's ridiculous!" another person echoed.
"That's right! He thought he could do whatever he wanted with his family background, but he didn't expect to meet the eldest princess. Now he has lost more than he gained!" The people around him started to ridicule each other, their words full of contempt and ridicule for those who cut in line.
Without those troublemakers, the admissions interviews officially began. Mu Yunxi, Liang Mancang, Baili Zhong, and Luo Bin worked from 3:15 PM to 2:15 PM.
Currently, the agricultural program is fully enrolled, and for the medical program, after Baili Zhong's meticulous selection, only eighty-one students have been chosen. As for architecture, the number is even smaller, with only sixty-six lucky candidates selected. The manufacturing program is equally bleak, with only seventy-two selected. This small number of students has been selected for now, as this group of students is intended to cultivate the future faculty of the Innovation Academy, so the standards and requirements are much stricter.
As the sky gradually darkened, Mu Yunxi and the others had no choice but to send those who had come to register back home. They kindly explained which courses were still accepting new students the following day. As the crowd gradually dispersed, everyone began to methodically pack up their belongings and prepare to go home. Just then, several figures, appearing somewhat timid and even cowardly, slowly moved towards them.
Mu Yunxi keenly noticed the presence of these figures. She looked closely and saw six timid-looking young girls standing nearby. She smiled gently and asked, "Girls, are you here to study at our Innovation Academy?" The girls, seemingly inspired, glanced at each other before nodding in unison. Seeing this, Mu Yunxi's smile widened. She then asked, "Do you have any courses in mind?"
Several people shook their heads in unison. Mu Yunxi's eyes fell on them, examining them carefully. She saw that the clothes these girls were wearing were not only washed out and faded, but also clearly ill-fitting and covered in patches.
Looking at the scene before him, Mu Yunxi pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Congratulations, you've been accepted. Now go home and prepare well, and report to the academy the day after tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, the girls' faces instantly lit up with surprise and excitement, but soon, this joy was replaced by worry, because they knew clearly that they could not afford the two taels of silver for tuition.
Mu Yunxi keenly noticed the change in their expressions and naturally understood what they were thinking. So, she gently comforted them and patiently explained, "Don't worry about the cost. Our Innovation College offers work-study opportunities. You can focus on learning knowledge and skills here first, and when you've gained something in the future and earned a certain amount of money, you can return to the college."
At this time, a little girl named Lu Xiaojuan in the crowd timidly raised her hand and asked curiously, "Sir, why don't you ask us questions like you asked those people in front of you?"
Mu Yunxi couldn't help but chuckle at this. Her smile was as bright and charming as a spring flower, causing the girls her age to lose their focus. After a few breaths, Mu Yunxi slowly replied, "I haven't seen any other girls come forward to register today, and you're truly remarkable for having the courage to stand here! Honestly, I was worried that the Innovation Academy might not be able to admit female students. So, I'm impressed by your courage."
Lu Xiaojuan, who had spoken earlier, continued, "We're not from Beijing. We live a bit far away, and we came to Innovation Academy together on the road. We're not welcome at home, so we ran away secretly. So... do you still dare to accept us?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxi fell silent, but her brief silence made the girls nervous. Seeing their nervousness, their faces filled with desire, Mu Yunxi comforted them, "I'm not rejecting you. Since you've enrolled at Innovation Academy, you're its students, and I have the right to protect you. However, you still need to inform your families about your visit. Wait a minute, tell the guards your addresses and names in detail, and they'll take care of all the follow-up matters."