The Reborn Noble Daughter

Chapter 373 373. Merger

“Mr. Xu came here some time ago. She is now in charge of the women’s department. Many students like her very much. I wonder what Fengxian Cheng thinks?”

“Master Xu is the granddaughter of Mr. Ge Lao, so he is naturally well-informed, and his lectures must be interesting, so he will be liked by the students.”

 The dean smiled and said nothing more.

The group of people stood here for a while, and they were not discovered until Xu Mingyue finished speaking.

 During this period, she lived with Feng Jinyao in the small courtyard, so she could always see Feng Jinlin from time to time.

It's a bit strange to see him here now.

 Looking at the dean and teachers accompanying him, he probably knew it in his heart.

 80% of them are here for official business, so I don’t want to disturb them. After a slight nod, I continue to prepare lessons.

Seeing this, Feng Jinlin couldn't be bothered and left the place immediately.

 He did have something important to say when he came today.

Wenjin Academy in Jinling City is different from other places. Because it has long been donated by major merchants, when it recruits students, it does not have as strict rules as Yunqi Academy.

 But because of this, most of the students in this academy are businessmen and common people.

Most of the young masters from aristocratic families studied in Shanhai Academy.

The two academies are obviously very close to each other, but they always seem to be incompatible with each other. Feng Jinlin came here just to merge the two academies into one "according to Liang Quanbin's order".

 On the one hand, it can be open to all rivers, and on the other hand, it can also alleviate the antagonistic mood between officials and businessmen in Jinling City.

 The dean of Wenjin Academy is an authentic Jinling native.

Three generations of his ancestors were born and raised here. He had already had ideas about what Feng Jinlin mentioned, but unfortunately no one took the lead, so it has been delayed until now.

Now that Feng Jinlin came to be the matchmaker, he was very happy, but he didn't know what Shanhai Academy said.

 After wandering around Wenjin Academy for a long time, Feng Jinlin followed the dean to his study room. The layout was not large, but books could be seen everywhere in it. They were arranged irregularly, which showed that they were always in hand.

Other teachers still had to prepare lessons, so they left first.

 The book boy served tea, and then the two of them had a good talk about the matter.

"This move by Fengxian Cheng is a good thing. If the feud with Shanhai Academy can be turned into friendship, it will be of great benefit to Jinling City in the future. However, it is just a matter of inheritance for many years. I am afraid that Shanhai Academy may not agree to this matter."

The dean expressed his concerns. Although Wenjin Academy is rich, its foundation is still lacking compared to Shanhai Academy.

Especially the collection of books, which cannot be bought with money. He has only heard of many unique books but has never seen them, but there are a large number of treasures in Shanhai Academy.

“So, if the merger is really possible, Wenjin Academy can take a step back and say to the outside world that we will merge into Shanhai Academy.”

　　Maybe even the name can’t be used again.

 This dean doesn’t care.

Feng Jinlin smiled and said, "Don't worry, dean, since I'm here today, I have naturally reached an agreement with Shanhai Academy. Their dean Wang is also a broad-minded person, and he feels that this matter will come naturally. It’s time to do it. I believe that after the merger of the academies, the two of you will be able to find a better future for the students."

The dean was overjoyed. He did not expect that Fengxian Cheng, who came from Dongdu City, could be so capable. He could even convince Dean Wang from Shanhai Academy. This showed that his ability was extraordinary, and he was different from the previous county magistrates.

Although he is young, he is reliable in his work.

“In this case, I would like to thank you for all the students in the academy.”

 “There’s no need to be polite, Dean.”

The two of them talked about some general ideas on the future merger of the academy. For the specific details, it would be more appropriate for the three parties to sit down and discuss it carefully. After saying this, Feng Jinlin declined the dean's idea of ​​seeing him off, and after leaving the dean's study, he went straight to where Xu Mingyue was.

 It just so happens that she hasn’t gone to class yet.

Feng Jinlin walked straight in and saw her sorting out the books.

  “What is this?”

Xu Mingyue was a little frightened by his sudden arrival. Fortunately, there was not much ink on the tip of the pen, otherwise it would have fallen on the paper.

 “Why is the second young master here?”

She did not call him Feng County Cheng like the dean and the others because they had known each other for a long time. However, calling him second brother after Feng Jinyao seemed too close, so she always called him second son.

 “It’s all said and done, let’s see you.”

“Is the second young master here this time about the merger of the two academies?”

 “Did you guess it?”

Feng Jinlin's eyes lit up, and he looked at Xu Mingyue with a more surprised expression.

“Well, I saw that you took your grandfather’s letter and went out last time. In recent days, I have heard frequently from Ayao that you went to Shanhai Academy, so I guessed here.”

“You and A-Yao are really good sisters, both of you have smarter thoughts than anyone else!”

There was a doting tone in the words, but it was a pity that Xu Mingyue didn't hear it.

Since she broke off her engagement and entered the academy, her mind has become less and less focused on the love between men and women, so she is particularly sensitive to other things, but she cannot hear these.

Feng Jinlin was a little frustrated. She had made it clear enough, but she still looked like she was neither near nor far, which was really unpredictable.

 “Mingyue, what are your plans for the future?”

The whole person squatted in front of Xu Mingyue, looked at her levelly, and asked patiently.

Xu Mingyue laughed loudly and said openly.

"Just keep teaching in the academy. If I meet the right opportunity, I will travel around this great country, read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles. I also want to compile a "Record of Folk Anecdotes" to record those things that have not been written into official history. Write down all the folk tales for future generations to read."

“Then you don’t have any ideas or plans for your life-long events?”

Feng Jinlin's tone was a little anxious, which made Xu Mingyue look at it and shake his head.

“I’m not interested. Women don’t have only one option: marriage. I prefer myself now to raising a husband and raising children.”

Feng Jinlin paused, "You and A-Yao are really good sisters! These are the same things."

“I know Ayao’s temperament, just watch, even your Feng family can’t restrain her.”

There was a hint of cunning in her eyes, which seemed to mean that she was going to kidnap the person.

Feng Jinlin couldn't laugh or cry, "Don't bother A-Yao. She has someone to restrain her. As for you, I want to ask you a question today. I have admired you for a long time, Mingyue. Do you have any interest in me?"

Such a straightforward expression shocked Xu Mingyue. She had never thought that Feng Jinlin would fall in love with her.

Perhaps she had the impression that Mr. Feng was a casual, enthusiastic and free-spirited person, so she didn't think about it deliberately when they got along with him on weekdays.

 But looking at the sincere determination in his eyes at this moment, Xu Mingyue also knew that he was not joking.

 (End of this chapter)