Chapter 75: The Aftermath of Yu Xiaogang's Disappearance
Upon hearing this, Tang Chuan, his fingers gripping the corner of the black booklet, looked up at Tang San with a smile in his eyes: "Oh?"
"Looks like we've struck gold, mistress!"
"The ideas in this booklet are all genuine. You're really lucky to have found a mercenary willing to sell it to you at the tavern, Little Sister!"
"hey-hey."
Tang San blushed slightly at the praise, scratched his head, and lied, "It was just a coincidence, brother."
"I heard from the mercenary that it contained the insights of a Soul Saint, and I gritted my teeth and bought it because I couldn't miss it."
"Worth the purchase!"
Tang Chuan nodded, placed the booklet in the middle of the small wooden table, and the wick of the oil lamp crackled, scattering sparks that cast the shadows of the two brothers onto the wall.
"Come on, let's try it tonight."
"good!"
Tang San nodded quickly, moved a small stool next to Tang Chuan, and the two sat down side by side, cross-legged, with the light of the oil lamp falling directly on the booklet.
The two brothers huddled together under the lamp, discussing the matter word by word.
Sometimes Tang Chuan would offer his own understanding, and sometimes Tang San would share his feelings from his previous attempts at cultivation.
After a short while, Tang Chuan closed his eyes.
As instructed in the booklet, visualize a spider web above the "Ingredients Compendium" in the Sea of Spirit, and entwine your spiritual energy around the spider silk.
Tang San also kept his eyes closed, but after a moment he opened them, and his eyes brightened.
"How's it going, bro?"
"Excellent!"
Tang Chuan smiled and nodded, a wisp of Blue Silver Bind appearing at his fingertips: "I just tried to mobilize my soul power, and my spiritual energy has become much more solid. The soul power consumption when using soul skills should be reduced considerably..."
At Nottingham Academy.
Orosa realized she hadn't seen her friend Yu Xiaogang for several days, so she decided to go to his dorm to check on him.
When they arrived at the dormitory, Yu Xiaogang's dormitory door was ajar.
Pushing open the door, she found the room in complete disarray: half the bookshelf was overturned, the wardrobe door was open, and several old clothes were scattered haphazardly on the floor, but there was no one in sight.
Orosa's heart skipped a beat.
She recalled Tang Hao's warning and Tang Chuan's thousand-year soul ring.
Could it be... that Yu Xiaogang's disappearance is related to that?
This thought sent a chill down Orosa's spine.
She dared not think too deeply, much less investigate, and immediately summoned the servants to clean up the dormitory, and then convened a meeting of all the teachers on short notice.
The meeting room was filled with teachers sitting around long wooden tables.
Dean Orosa sat in the main seat, her expression calm. She tapped her fingers lightly on the table, her gaze sweeping over everyone. She got straight to the point: "The main reason for this impromptu gathering is to discuss the matter of Tang Chuan, a work-study student in our academy, running [Tang's Takeout]."
The teachers below were not surprised by these words.
Everyone had noticed how much attention the dean had paid to Tang Chuan during this period, but no one expected that a special meeting would be held to discuss this matter.
Before anyone could speak...
Orosa cleared her throat and continued, "As you all have probably seen, Tang Chuan's iced tea and barbecue are very popular both inside and outside the academy."
"It has not only brought a good reputation to our academy, but also provided many work-study students with opportunities to earn money while studying, and has demonstrated the outstanding abilities of our Nottingham Academy students."
"As an academy, we should give more support to such outstanding students."
"The dean is absolutely right."
"really!"
"..."
The teachers all agreed, and no one contradicted Dean Orosa.
The main reason is that Tang's Takeout sells iced tea and barbecue that are indeed of good quality and inexpensive, and they also offer delivery service, which is extremely convenient.
"Um."
"Next, I'll say a few points."
Orosa coughed lightly and took over the conversation: "First, vacate that empty storage room on the east side of the cafeteria and make it Tang Chuan's private warehouse."
"Tomorrow, have the handyman remove the old tables and chairs inside and put in two shelves so he can store ingredients and iced tea."
"Second, add the task of helping Tang Chuan manage the shop to the work-study students' duties, with the salary paid by the academy."
"Third, Tang Chuan will have priority access to the academy's ice storage facilities, and there's no need to report to the cafeteria anymore."
"in addition."
"Professor Zhang, you should negotiate with several reputable restaurants in Nottingham City to expand the sales channels for Tang's Takeout. The academy will cover the related expenses such as entertaining guests and giving gifts."
"Oh, right!"
Orosa paused, then added in a more serious tone: "Also, if any of the taverns in the city that he partners with cause trouble, report it to me immediately, and the academy will intervene."
"Tang Chuan is an outstanding student in our academy. His affairs are the affairs of the academy."
These decisions surprised the teachers present; this was the first time the academy had ever given such strong support to a student's business.
But seeing the dean's firm attitude, and the fact that Tang Chuan's iced tea and barbecue were indeed popular, everyone nodded in agreement.
"The dean is wise; this will certainly encourage the trainees' enthusiasm."
"Tang Chuan is indeed a good kid, sensible and talented..."
"..."
A teacher asked in a low voice, "Dean, if the ice storage is given to Tang Chuan, what will happen if the cafeteria doesn't have enough?"
Orosa glanced at him: "Have the cafeteria adjust their purchasing schedule and stock up on more room-temperature ingredients."
"If that's still not enough, the logistics department can dig a few more ice cellars under the cafeteria. The academy can afford that expense!"
The old teacher quickly shut up and stopped asking questions.
Now everyone knows that the dean is determined to support Tang Chuan and Tang's Takeout's development, and no one can stop her.
After everyone had noted down the investment arrangements, Orosa picked up her teacup, took a sip, and as if suddenly remembering something, casually added a sentence.
"Oh, right, there's one more little thing."
"Yu Xiaogang contacted me a few days ago, saying that he accidentally obtained an important clue about the mutation of the Dragon Blood Martial Soul. He left in a hurry and didn't have time to say goodbye to everyone."
"Just say that if students ask in the future."
"You all know him; he's completely devoted to his research..."
In just a few words, Orosa characterized Yu Xiaogang's disappearance as a matter of course, leaving without saying goodbye for research purposes, which was reasonable and consistent with Yu Xiaogang's character.
There was a moment of silence in the conference room.
The teachers exchanged glances, and they all saw the same knowing look in each other's eyes.
Yu Xiaogang was not well-liked in the academy and had a withdrawn personality. His sudden departure for theoretical research was not unexpected.
"So that's how it is. Master Yu is really something... I hope he can gain something this time."
Seeing that no one was asking any further questions, Orosa nodded in satisfaction: "Alright, that's all for today's meeting. The investment in takeout needs to be finalized by tomorrow. Nobody should procrastinate."
The teachers got up and left, still whispering among themselves as they went out.
"Looks like we'll have to pay more attention to Tang Chuan's takeout shop from now on, the dean is really putting effort into it..."
"The theoretical master is still unwilling to give up..."
Before he could finish speaking, someone next to him tugged at his arm, signaling him to shut up.
In the conference room, Orosa looked at the empty seats and breathed a sigh of relief.
She didn't want to be so perfunctory, but compared to Yu Xiaogang, Tang Chuan's Title Douluo was clearly someone she couldn't afford to offend.
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