Chapter 3057 - 70: I Can Do It Too

Chapter 3057: Chapter 70: I Can Do It Too

Zheng Qing did not delve too deeply into the old wizard who died in Crowley’s Mansion or the matter of Vortex Brigette, and the two witches wisely refrained from probing further.

The most important thing he came to Greenhill Mansion for tonight was to finalize the actual leader of the ’joint project’.

In Zheng Qing’s view, for Su Shijun, this task not only could increase the presence of the Moon Council at the First University but also allow her to cultivate some useful personnel. It was entirely advantageous with no downside, and he was quite confident she would agree.

Yet unexpectedly, when he explained the specifics of the ’third fire’, the witch did not immediately give a definitive answer.

"——First University Joint Practice Project? Sounds like a good name."

Su Shijun crossed her arms, her tone somewhat noncommittal: "It’s just that now my Two-dimensional Evolution Laboratory’s ’Unified Dimension Model’ construction is at a critical moment, requiring processing a large amount of experimental data and reports every day. I might not have the time to manage your ’Five Academy Independent Class’..."

She came up with a good name.

Zheng Qing murmured in his heart, just as he thought the witch was planning to refuse, preparing to retain her, Su Shijun’s next question caught him off guard.

"...So, why choose me?"

The witch looked at him leisurely, her fair skin emitting a layer of glossy brilliance in the gloomy weather, seemingly able to hold others’ gaze.

"——What?"

"I mean, why did you choose me to be the leader of the joint project?" Su Shijun patiently repeated her question, while the corner of Zheng Qing’s eye noticed Jiang Yu’s expression seemed to get a bit more serious at this moment.

He suddenly felt a bit panicked.

Of course, because you’re suitable, right?

He was about to say this, but suddenly felt inappropriate—Is the entire wizard world only she suitable? Couldn’t you find a more suitable candidate? Do you truly have no other thoughts?—he seemed to feel a little white cat blowing chilly air beside his ear.

Zheng Qing involuntarily coughed, kicking at the white flower by his foot.

Su Shijun frowned for a moment, but didn’t speak.

"Of course, because the circumstances of this project are very complex, it requires someone who can balance various interests and be easily accepted by everyone to oversee it..."

Zheng Qing racked his brain, trying to avoid words like ’powerful mana’ or ’charming’, which might cause misunderstandings, simply explaining his ’three-five principle’, finally summarizing: "Among the people I know, probably only..."

"I can do it too."

Jiang Yu’s voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

Zheng Qing sighed inwardly.

Knew it.

"This matter for you..." He pondered, looking at Jiang Yu—at this time, Su Shijun no longer had the feeling of avoidance, crossing her arms, as if watching the show.

"I am not afraid of trouble."

The young witch misunderstood Zheng Qing’s concern, seriously listing her advantages: "I am from the Zhongshan Jiang Family, Alpha’s students can accept this; I graduated from Jiuyou Academy, Jiuyou Academy’s students can also accept it; I have good relationships with many students from Korma and Edge Academy, Edge Academy’s students are familiar with me... During the two years you weren’t here, Yuzui Hunting Team organized many hunting competitions together with Starry Sky Academy Hunting Team, our relationship with Starry Sky is also good. As for Atlas, they respect divinity just as I respect my ancestors... we both have beliefs."

Zheng Qing paused.

He suddenly found out, according to Jiang Yu’s analysis, she indeed seemed quite fit for this position?

It’s just that her strength is slightly lacking, but no problem, arranging two ’Edge model ones’ from Edge Academy to help her would be enough to intimidate those inexperienced ones.

That way, even if Su Shijun declined his invitation, it didn’t matter!

The warlock’s eyes brightened, about to agree.

"——This arrangement is good."

Su Shijun interjected with a smiling look: "If Jiang Yu is willing to join this project, then there is no problem at all, she is indeed very suitable for this job..."

Upon hearing this, both Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu couldn’t help but look askance, wondering if the Big Fox had taken the wrong medicine.

But the next sentence quickly let them know they were indeed na?ve.

"——With her serving as my assistant, I can take care of both the laboratory and this joint project."

Su Shijun smiled while nodding, as if solving a big problem.

Huh?!

Jiang Yu paused.

How did it become her assistant?

"——Didn’t you plan to refuse this job?" she couldn’t help asking.

"Did I? When did I ever refuse?" Su Shijun tilted her head, genuinely pondering for a moment.

Zheng Qing blinked.

Indeed, she hadn’t directly refused just now, only insinuated meaning between the lines—is this the art of negotiation? Zheng Qing smacked his lips, subconsciously kicking at that little white flower again.

"——If you kick my ’Empty Valley Orchid’ to damage, you’ll have to offset it with D&K shares." The owner of Greenhill Mansion gently reminded the warlock.

Zheng Qing immediately stopped his foot and shuffled aside.

"——How about it? Will you accept this assistant job?" Su Shijun turned to Jiang Yu, smiling widely: "Of course, if you’re really busy at the hunting team, I can also find..."

"I accept!"

Zheng Qing felt Jiang Yu seemed to grit her teeth saying these three words.

Pop!

Su Shijun clapped her hands, seeming to finalize this matter, making the warlock’s heart jitter in response.

"——So, what about our specific work then?" Her gaze landed on Zheng Qing again: "——How will the students’ courses be arranged after the joint project starts?"

This question is extremely critical because according to the different styles of academies, there is a significant discrepancy in the courses of students. For example, Atlas Academy has many courses involving religious theory, religious philosophy, theology, and so on; Starry Sky Academy has a lot of magic practice and duel skills courses; Alpha students must take emblem studies and genealogy; Jiuyou students... Jiuyou students always opt for courses that are easier to earn credits and have higher credits.

As for Edge Academy, having been founded relatively recently, it lacks a clear tradition of required courses, but Zheng Qing understands that current Edge students seem to very much enjoy Magical Creature Training and Herbology—since mastering these two magic skills require the least mana, they are relatively most practical.

But since the students of the five academies are attending classes together, naturally only the greatest common denominator can be chosen.

"——Temporarily arrange some school-wide compulsory courses."

Zheng Qing briefly introduced his idea: "For example, Magic Potion, Divination, Talisman Studies, Magic Spell, Alchemy, Astronomy... and also Magic History and Philosophy. As long as they can learn these subjects well, it’s enough. As for their private elective courses, I have no opinions in principle."