Chapter 75: Chapter 75: I Can Also Make Mistakes

“Sorry, Xu Lingjun is not here.”

Upon hearing the knock on the door,

Wang Qingya opened it.

To her surprise, standing at the door were Qingzhou City’s City Lord Yue Jinyan and Canglong Seven Armies Commander Zhang Zhengze, along with Guo Xu and Zhou Qing, who were smiling at Wang Qingya from behind them.

Upon seeing these two, a trace of awkwardness flickered in Wang Qingya’s eyes. Ordinary people fear authority, and wealthy people fear it even more. The Wang Family was wealthy, so naturally, she felt some resistance towards these officials.

She said, “Xiaojun went out drinking with someone.”

Zhou Qing smiled and said, “Teacher Wang, we’re actually here to see you.”

But Guo Xu impatiently remarked, “Xu Lingjun is under eighteen, right? Out drinking? Teacher Wang, aren’t you his teacher? You should manage him.”

“He went drinking with your son.”

“Um…”

Guo Xu paused, then smoothly changed his tone and said, “But with young folks about to part ways, and their years of friendship, we’ve always had that cultural practice in Great Xia of saying goodbye over drinks. Once in a while isn’t excessive, no harm.”

He turned around with a beaming smile, and said to Yue Jinyan and others, “City Lord Yue, Commander Zhang, this is Teacher Wang Qingya. Don’t be deceived by her youth; she is a highly talented student, having studied at the Zhanzheng Academy for four years. She’s specifically interning here at Qingyang High School…”

“We came specifically to thank Teacher Wang.”

With a kind smile, Yue Jinyan praised, “That day was chaotic, but Teacher Wang’s valiant demeanor, weapon slung over her shoulder, is still fresh in my mind… Truly a woman of remarkable abilities, even within the Four Great Martial Mansions, finding someone as perfect as Miss Wang, both academically and martially skilled, would be rare.”

Wang Qingya’s heart couldn’t help but sink, and she explained, “City Lord, you misunderstand. I’m not as remarkable as you say. In fact, I make mistakes. Look, Xiaojun is only seventeen, and I’ve been illegally cohabiting with him, having an improper relationship between a teacher and student… This… just saying it makes me ashamed, I’m unworthy of your praise.”

“Huh?”

Yue Jinyan was taken aback, confused about why Wang Qingya suddenly said that.

Unexpectedly, though this young lady seemed quiet and gentle, she actually liked young boys?

But thinking of Xu Lingjun’s face, he suddenly felt genuinely…

This woman is blessed with good fortune.

It was Zhang Zhengze who quickly sensed the misunderstanding.

He added, “Teacher Wang, you misunderstood. In fact, we came over simply to thank you. Though you might not be skilled in martial arts, you managed to kill so many Chi Yu mysterious clan members, and during this time, we also rescued many injured from the ruins, who said it was thanks to you and Xu Tongxue…”

He praised, “Teacher Wang, your selflessness, saving the wounded during such a crisis, such generosity, is truly admirable!”

He seemed truly just to be there to thank Wang Qingya.

And in the conversation that followed, he frequently expressed appreciation for Wang Qingya… also showing concern and care about her life in Qingzhou City during this time, implying that without her, Qingzhou City might have already been utterly destroyed.

All the while, leaving Wang Qingya utterly confused.

Thinking, am I really that amazing?

I only killed a few Chi Yu mysterious clan members, could they all have been undercover Chi Yu Imperial clan visiting in disguise?

They merely touched upon these aspects quickly and then asked her how she was adjusting to life in Qingzhou City, her thoughts on the city’s customs and culture.

Wang Qingya couldn’t understand their intentions and could only vaguely respond…

The atmosphere was highly awkward.

Until before they left.

Zhang Zhengze, smiling with some implication, said, “By the way, I heard this time your internship is considered a failure?”

“It probably is, yes.”

Wang Qingya responded with a bitter smile, “Though it was due to objective conditions, the academy won’t consider those factors. I’ve resubmitted a request to my teacher, planning to accumulate academic credit through other means to avoid failing the grade.”

“With your exceptional talent, should you be held back a year, it would undoubtedly be a loss for Zhanzheng College.”

Zhang Zhengze seriously said, “I’ll bring up a suggestion to Zhanzheng College about this. You and Xu Tongxue shed so much blood together, we shouldn’t let heroes shed tears again. You don’t need to worry about the academic credit issue, Canglong Seven Armies have close ties with Zhanzheng College. My words, Elder House Master Zhang will surely consider seriously, rest assured.”

“If that’s the case, thank you so much, Commander Zhang.”

Wang Qingya gratefully said.

After all, at the academy or the Martial Mansion, academic credits are most important.

Just like at Zhanzheng Academy, even the smallest research or experiment costs astronomical sums… even the wealthy Wang Family can’t sustain such expenses.

However, they can apply for funding based on academic credit.

Credits can be exchanged for everything within the academy.

It’s the foundation for a student’s survival and success in the academy.

“You’re welcome.”

Zhang Zhengze smiled and said, “By the way, I heard that it was due to unnecessary research that you spent too much time, leading to insufficient credits, right? Well… daring to burn your future for your dream is truly commendable, we all respect that.”

After saying this.

They bid farewell.

Leaving a still-confused Wang Qingya behind…

But, with Commander Zhang advocating for me, maybe my internship isn’t considered a failure?

After all, Dean Zhang… er…

Wang Qingya was taken aback, suddenly feeling like there might not really be any issue.

Thinking, she hadn’t had a chance to close the door yet.

The phone rang.

Answering it…

A woman’s face appeared, showing signs of aging, but still with hints of her youthful charm.

She praised, “Xiaoya, you’re truly amazing. Our military academy, having been open for so many years, and yet during one internship you nearly shut down the whole school, that’s quite an achievement.”

Seeing the woman, Wang Qingya appeared uneasy and apologized awkwardly, “Mentor, I’m sorry for failing your expectations.”

“No… you didn’t fail my expectations. If anything, you did quite well. The academy has made an exception for you, not only rating this internship as S-Class, but also significantly increasing the credits awarded, since, after all, you did save a city.””

With a cheerful look, Zhong Yuebai continued genuinely, “Xiaoya, you did very well, even though it was somewhat unconventional, rules are meant to limit ordinary people. For true talents, rules are merely shackles that are meant to be broken. You exceeded my expectations, Xiaoya, and I am proud to have a student like you.”

Wang Qingya: “……………”

After being lavished with praise by Zhong Yuebai,

Wang Qingya was even more bewildered.

Until before Zhong Yuebai hung up, she smiled and said, “By the way, didn’t you mention you already gave up on the general-purpose combat mecha project? But now, the academy suddenly feels that this topic holds a lot of research value after all. When you return, we plan to restart this project.”

Wang Qingya was bewildered for quite some time before finally realizing what Zhang Zhengze and others’ personal visit and the mentor’s peculiar praises were all about.

She widened her eyes in shock, suddenly thinking of a very problematic possibility.

Could they possibly think I privately funded the creation of that mecha?