The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

Chapter 66 Exhibition Auction Day

Seeing Liu Renxin's distressed expression, Cen Jiexiao was overjoyed. However, on the surface, she still pretended to be heartbroken. She sighed and said, "Alas! It seems that I am forcing you. Since Master Liu feels embarrassed, then forget it..."

As she spoke, Sister Cen Xiao made a gesture to stand up and see the guest off.

Seeing this, Liu Renxin immediately became anxious. If she really let Cen Jiexiao leave like this, wouldn’t her trip today be in vain?

Furthermore, this wheelchair and stretcher are indeed extremely important to Pujitang. It is very likely that they can resolve Pujitang’s current financial difficulties and also play a more effective medical role!

Thinking of this, Liu Renxin gritted his teeth, stamped his feet, and said, "President Cen, don't be angry, and don't rush to send me away. I...I promise you!"

When Sister Cen heard this, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, but she still pretended to be "reluctant" and sighed, "Alas! Since Hall Master Liu is so sincere, I will make an exception this time and waive the fee, but..."

"Just what?" Liu Renxin felt relieved when she saw that Cen Jiexiao agreed. But before she could be happy for long, she was brought back to reality by Cen Jiexiao's "just".

"It's just that these wheelchairs and stretchers are the result of our painstaking efforts at Zhaoyin Academy. I can't give them to you for nothing..." Cen Jiexiao paused here deliberately, observing Liu Renxin's reaction.

When Liu Renxin heard this, his heart skipped a beat and he said to himself, "As expected", this Dean Cen is really not an easy person to deal with, is this going to never end?

She suppressed her anger and asked with a forced smile, "Then... Dean Cen, do you have any other requests?"

Seeing that Liu Renxin had taken the bait, Cen Jiexiao stopped beating around the bush and said bluntly, "I don't want your money, I just want you..."

Having said that, Cen Jiexiao suddenly approached Liu Renxin and whispered something in her ear.

After hearing this, Liu Renxin's eyes widened and he looked at Cen Jiexiao in disbelief.

After Liu Renxin left, the smile on Cen Jiexiao's face gradually faded. She rubbed her aching temples and felt physically and mentally exhausted.

She was not a person who was greedy for money, but for the sake of the academy, she had to do this. She even took advantage of Liu Renxin's good impression of her and took every step carefully to finally make her agree to that request.

Thinking of this, Cen Jiexiao couldn't help but feel a little disgusted. She hated herself for being like this, and she hated even more this world that forced her to be cautious at every step.

"Forget it, just think of it as doing it for the people who are suffering..."

Cen Jiexiao sighed deeply, put those troubled thoughts behind her, and prayed silently in her heart, hoping that everything she had done would be worth it.

After today's exhibition temporarily ended, Cen Jiexiao gathered the teachers and staff of the academy to discuss the establishment of a medical discipline.

"Everyone, I've called you all here today because I have an important announcement to make." Cen Jiexiao looked around, cleared her throat, and said slowly, "I have decided to establish a medical department at Zhaoyin Academy!"

As soon as this statement came out, it immediately caused an uproar.

"What? Establish a medical discipline?"

"Is this...is this appropriate?"

"Dean, medicine is no joke!"

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Everyone was talking, questioning and opposing voices rising and falling. Cen Jiexiao had expected this to happen. She raised her hand to signal for silence and said, "I know everyone has doubts, but I'm determined. Medicine is about saving lives. How can we, as scholars, sit idly by and watch?"

"But Dean, medicine is different from other subjects. It requires a lot of practical experience, and human lives are at stake. If you are not careful, it will lead to big mistakes!" An elderly teacher stood up and said worriedly.

"Yes, Dean, our college has never offered medical courses and has no experience in this area. If we rashly establish a medical discipline, I'm afraid..."

Cen Jiexiao listened patiently to everyone's opinions, then said with a smile, "Don't worry, everyone. Since I've decided to establish a medical discipline, I naturally have a foolproof plan."

"Oh? I wonder what good idea the dean has?" Upon hearing this, everyone turned their eyes to Cen Jiexiao, their eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

Cen Jiexiao smiled slightly and said slowly, "I discussed this with Master Liu of Puji Hall today. She has agreed to send highly skilled physicians to teach at our academy and provide internship opportunities so that students can combine theory with practice and apply what they learn."

"What? A doctor from Pujitang comes to teach at our academy?"

"This...how is this possible?"

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Everyone was in an uproar again, with disbelief written all over their faces. You know, Pujitang is a famous medical clinic in Da Zhou, and all the doctors there are people with superb medical skills. They only teach the internal apprentices of Pujitang. If you want to invite them to come out to teach outsiders, it is not an easy task.

"Dean, you... you really convinced Pujitang?" A young teacher asked with eyes wide open and a look of disbelief on his face.

Cen Jiexiao smiled and nodded, saying, "It's absolutely true. Hall Master Liu has already agreed. He will send someone to discuss the specific details with us in a few days."

"That's great! That's great!"

"With the support of Pujitang, establishing a medical discipline will be more assured!"

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Everyone cheered and the previous voices of doubt and opposition had long since disappeared without a trace, replaced by full enthusiasm and anticipation.

But she knew that if she wanted to truly run the medical discipline well, she would need to make more efforts, and this was only the first step.

The exhibition at Zhaoyin Academy was like a powerful dose of medicine, stirring the tranquil surface of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The next day, the auction officially began. Cen Jiexiao, dressed in a simple and elegant dress, could not conceal her confident demeanor. She slowly walked onto the stage, causing a commotion in the audience. Even the young men who usually prided themselves on their romantic charm were mesmerized.

"Everyone, all the proceeds from today's auction will be used for the construction and development of the academy. We hope you will donate generously." Sister Cen Xiao cleared her throat and got straight to the point.

The audience immediately erupted in discussion. Zhaoyin Academy was truly wealthy, willing to auction off these rare finds. After all, that telescope could capture a thousand-mile-wide view; if used in military operations, it would be incredibly powerful! And the fire sprinkler truck, if widely available, could play a crucial role in protecting lives and property!

"Let's start with the first item, a product of the Craftsmen Department, a telescope called Clairvoyance. The starting price is one hundred silver coins!" As soon as Cen Jiexiao finished speaking, someone in the audience couldn't wait to raise a sign.

"Three hundred taels!"

"Five hundred taels!"

"One thousand taels, don't fight over it. This first Wucheng telescope belongs to me, Young Master Tang."

Prices soared, and Cen Jiexiao just watched with a smile, as if it had nothing to do with her. She knew that what these merchants were fighting for was not just these novelties, but also the business opportunities and profits behind them.

The first lot was eventually sold for 1,000 taels of silver to a wealthy businessman named Tang from Jiangnan. Following that, a telescopic stretcher, a wooden wheelchair, and a wooden bicycle also fetched high prices.

"Next, here's the grand finale of this auction," Cen Jiexiao paused, observing the audience's reactions. "This is the painstaking work of the craftsmanship department—a fire sprinkler truck!"

Before he finished speaking, the audience erupted in excitement. This fire sprinkler truck was a life-saving treasure! The wealthy businessmen, in particular, were extremely jealous, fearing that someone else would get it first.

"Three thousand taels!" A rough voice sounded, and everyone looked in the direction of the voice. It turned out to be Yu Shaolong, a famous salt merchant in the capital.

"Five thousand taels!" Another sharp voice sounded, it was Yu Shaolong's old rival, the boss of Huzhou Silver Bank, Xiao Yiyong.

The two refused to give in, and the price soared all the way, soon reaching a staggering 50,000 taels! Cen Jiexiao watched from the side, secretly astonished in her heart, this wealthy businessman in the Great Zhou Dynasty was really rich!

"Fifty thousand taels once, fifty thousand taels twice, fifty thousand taels..." Just as Cen Jiexiao was about to let the dust settle, a cold voice rang out from the crowd, "One hundred thousand taels."

Everyone fell silent, turning to look for the last bidder. A woman wearing a white dress embroidered with cranes and a golden phoenix hairpin slowly emerged from the crowd. She was tall and slender, with a cold and beautiful face, and an aloof air that kept everyone at arm's length.

Cen Jiexiao looked intently and couldn't help but groan inwardly. It turned out that the person who came was her mortal enemy, Princess Li Lingxuan!