Chapter 851: Stop Making Excuses
Charles was sweating profusely!
He absolutely couldn't let others know he didn't understand art; even if he couldn't keep up, he had to force it!
At that moment, the live chat was flooded with question marks.
"Are pioneers always this trendy? Is this 'wasteland style' really the cutting edge of fashion?"
"Tsk~ Think about it. On those fashion runways, hanging a plastic bag on your waist is considered fashionable. Maybe in the future, wasteland style really will be popular~"
"Wow~ Boss Nan and his group are so cool. I just want to know if what he said is true?"
"Nonsense! Even the filler words Boss Nan says can't be trusted! Southern men are all big liars!"
The comments were in a heated debate, with everyone sticking to their own opinions.
Martin's forehead bulged with two veins.
Can you be any more ridiculous?
You're making broken bricks and rotten tiles sound like poetry?
"We're not here to appreciate art! Hurry up and take us on the tour!"
With that, he strode forward, but Jiangnan teleported and blocked Martin's way.
"Hey, hey, hey! Don't step around carelessly. This pit on the ground was painstakingly created by the great master Chang Fa, who nearly drained half his life to make it!"
"If you step on it, you'll ruin it!"
Martin: (٥･᷄口･᷅) Huh?
Isn't this just a broken dirt pit?
How could stepping on it ruin it?
I could easily stomp out one of these myself!
Is it really that precious?
[From Martin: Resentment +1000!]
At that moment, the students watching from the playground couldn't hold back their laughter, throwing wild glances at Chang Fa, who was enjoying the show.
Chang Fa: (#)ˇꇴˇ(#) Ehe~
So I'm a master?
I didn't even know I was this knowledgeable about art!
What Boss Nan said was right; that big pit was indeed created after he got beaten up all night and nearly lost half his life.
He couldn't help but look smug, cupping his hands in thanks to everyone around.
Students: (≖_≖)
Since when is getting beaten up something to be proud of?
Jiangnan's expression was solemn: "You can choose not to love art, but please don't harm it."
Two veins bulged on Martin's forehead. He waved his hand and finally stepped elsewhere.
Jiangnan professionally pulled out a megaphone and a small flag.
ꉂꉂ◟(･᷅ꇴ･᷄｡)۶|
"Come on, excited hearts, trembling hands, everyone follow in my footsteps!"
"Today, I'll be taking everyone on a tour of Pioneer Academy's customs, culture, and beautiful scenery!"
Martin and Charles were about to lose it. We're here for an academic exchange!
Why does it feel like a tourism group?
Do you have to be this professional?
With this run-down academy, you call it customs, culture, and beautiful scenery?
All that's left is the wind, the dirt, the people, and the show!
The group formally entered the academy.
Jiangnan led them around pit after pit, crack after crack, weaving like a snake in the game Snake.
Seeing a group of Spirit Flame Chickens wandering around the playground, along with an Ice Qilin, the exchange group members were baffled.
Charles was stunned: "You... why do you have spirit beasts in your academy?"
Danny scoffed: "Tch. Haven't seen much of the world, have you? Some of their students are spirit beasts themselves!"
Just as he finished speaking, Xiong Er, who was sitting on the steps with An Xiaoqi, munching on sunflower seeds, winked at Charles.
(๑◔㉨◔ิ๑)❛ัᴗ❛ั∗) Yo, bro!
Charles: ☚(٥･᷅Д･᷄) "He... him..."
Look at that bear!
What the hell!
Forgive me for looking like a country bumpkin who hasn't seen the world. This isn't scientific!
I don't even know where to start complaining!
Martin said darkly: "Watch your image. Don't look like a hick who's never seen anything. How embarrassing. They're filming."
Charles shuddered, sweating profusely.
It's really not my fault. Who wouldn't be shocked to see a talking bear?
Jiangnan led the group to the science building and flashed a brilliant smile.
"This is the most artistic building in our academy."
"It was designed by the renowned domestic architect and old artist, Master Zhao Buzhu."
Everyone looked. The entire science building was as riddled with holes as a sieve. You could see right through it!
The walls had countless large "太"-shaped holes, leaving nothing to the imagination.
Tom swallowed hard. I'm just curious how this building is still standing!
Data Emperor Sean took a photo.
"Hmm. The decor of this building has a strong personal artistic style, using many Chinese character hollows as decorations?"
"Could you explain the meaning of the character '太'?"
At that moment, all the students looked at Zhao Dezhu with smiles.
(˵ಡ.̮ಡ˵) Grandpa Zhu, still strong as ever!
That "太" character wasn't something just anyone could smash out!
Zhao Dezhu: (̿▀̿̿Ĺ̯̿̿▀̿ꐦ)…
Jiangnan put his hands behind his back, looking mysterious and profound.
"Above '大' (big) is '太' (too), meaning to surpass limits and make breakthroughs. It's a perfect fit for a science building."
"It also carries the meaning of 'Tai' (supreme/Taiji), after all, Chinese civilization has a long and profound history."
"I'm afraid only an old artist as 'broad and profound' as Zhao Buzhu could have rammed out such a stunning building."
Guan Hu: (⑉ԾกԾ) Pfft~
Damn, I can't hold it in anymore!
Just go on with your tall tales! Rammed out? And 'broad and profound'? Jiangnan, Big Hu doesn't admire anyone else but you!
Sean looked enlightened and frantically took notes in his book.
[From Zhao Dezhu: Resentment +1000!]
Hey, hey, hey!
Don't write that down! Don't I have any face left?
Charles: (•́ω•̀٥)... "Wow... wonderful! This building is very artistic, very bandit style!"
Jiangnan chuckled: "Right? This young man really knows his art!"
"Since it's a rare opportunity, you can step forward and personally feel the breath of art."
The corners of Charles's mouth lifted into a smile.
(๑･᷅ٹ･᷄) "Hah! Of course. No one knows art better than me!"
With that, he stepped forward and lightly touched the wall.
"Mm. Not bad. Very..."
Before he could finish, Jiangnan, with his hands in his pockets, lightly snapped his fingers.
(´◔_◔`)
In the basement of the science building, a Void Black Hole suddenly appeared on the main beam, severing the concrete pillar that supported the entire building.
Like a domino effect, it triggered a chain reaction.
The entire science building collapsed into rubble before everyone's eyes, dust rising everywhere.
Charles's hand froze mid-air, his smile froze, and sweat poured down his forehead.
? (٥´ﾟ◡ﾟ)ﾉ
It... it collapsed?
I just touched it. I didn't even use any force!
Everyone gaped, utterly shocked.
Jiangnan: ∑(❍ฺд❍ฺlll) Ah!
"What did you do? How did you break our building?"
"This is the most expensive building in our academy, filled with high-precision scientific equipment!"
"You little brat, how can you be so malicious?"
Charles glared: "You... you're lying! It collapsed the moment I touched it! It's not my fault!"
[From Charles: Resentment +1000!]
Jiangnan glared back: "Stop making excuses! I think you're deliberately retaliating!"
"You were pissed off because I yelled at you earlier, so you took the chance to demolish our science building!"
"How could you be so cruel!"
Charles was red-eyed: "No! Why are you framing me? I didn't..."
Isn't this just a scam?
Jiangnan wiped his tears: (*꒦ິ﹏꒦ີ) Sob~
"Such a shame, such great art ruined by you! Pay up!"
"The equipment inside is all super expensive! Pay up now!"
Even Zhao Dezhu and Guan Hu were stunned.
Holy crap?
This works?
Did you deliberately lead them here because you knew the building was about to collapse? To shake them down?
Absolutely brilliant! That's where the repair funds come from!
Good kid!
Zhao Dezhu glared: "Is this how you come for an academic exchange? Shameless!"
Guan Hu covered his face: "This... this is absolutely heartbreaking!"
Martin's face was black as coal: "Your building is like tofu dregs. It collapses with a touch. How can you blame us?"
Jiangnan glared: "Nonsense! It was fine before! I think you just don't want to pay!"
Zhao Dezhu sneered: "If this is your intention, then I think this academic exchange might as well not happen!"
Jiangnan was laughing inside, secretly giving them a thumbs up.
Grandpa Zhu and Big Hu are on the same page!
Martin ground his teeth in anger. Not exchange? Then how would they save face?
Wouldn't all this effort be for nothing?
"It's just a broken building! We'll pay for it! We're a big organization, we can afford it! How much? Name your price!"
Jiangnan's eyes lit up. I like guys like you!
"At least three to five hundred million! And that's because you're our guests, so we're taking a loss. We won't ask for more!"
Martin: (ꐦʘ̆益ʘ̆)!
"Bullshit! What building costs three to five hundred million? Is it made of gold? Studded with diamonds?"
[From Martin: Resentment +1000!]
Jiangnan pouted: "Art and technology are priceless! What do you know?"
Zhao Dezhu coughed lightly: "If you refuse to compensate, then this academic exchange..."
Martin: !!!
"Fine! I'll pay!"
He transferred five hundred million to the academy's account, feeling furious inside.
They hadn't even started the exchange yet, and just from the tour, he'd lost five hundred million?
I ~%?…;#*’
Jiangnan immediately broke into a bright smile.
"Boss, you're so generous! Come on, let's forget that little unpleasantness!"
"Let me continue leading everyone on the tour. Next up, we'll go to the cafeteria..."
Martin: (￢益￢٥) "No more touring! You go by yourself!"
If he actually followed Jiangnan on a full tour,
he'd lose his entire fortune.
Charles gritted his teeth so hard they almost shattered.
'Post-apocalyptic style' my ass! This is bandit style!
Touch it, it collapses. Then you frame us. Collapse means pay up!
A whole nest of old bandits!