"Continuing to stay at the Taigu Academy doesn't feel like it holds much interest anymore. Perhaps I should just apply for graduation," Zhou Hong mused inwardly.
He then made his way to the base camp of Class 30. Currently, a different teacher was at the base camp, explaining the essentials of cultivation to the students of Class 30.
"Hello, instructor, you're new here, aren't you?" Zhou Hong approached and asked.
"Hello, Senior Zhou Hong. Instructor Lu Qianqian resigned, and I've taken over as the instructor for Class 30," the new instructor replied respectfully, even addressing Zhou Hong as a senior.
Zhou Hong was momentarily stunned but then couldn't help but smile. This new instructor's strength was about the same as Lu Qianqian's, and Zhou Hong had long surpassed them. Therefore, it was perfectly reasonable for the instructor to call him senior.
The students in the class, seeing the new instructor's deference towards Zhou Hong, were filled with awe. Truly exceptional students commanded such respect, even from their instructors.
"You don't need to be so polite. Just call me Zhou Hong," Zhou Hong said.
"I wouldn't dare be disrespectful. Senior Zhou Hong, are you perhaps here for class?" the new instructor asked.
"What do you think?"
"Senior Zhou Hong, please don't tease me. Although I'm an instructor, I still need to learn from you."
"Alright, I won't joke anymore. I'm here today to apply for graduation. Regardless, I was originally a student in this class, and you are the instructor. I believe I need your approval to apply for early graduation."
"I understand. Don't worry, I'll fill out a form for you and submit it. Once it's approved, you'll be all set."
"Thank you, instructor."
"No need, no need. Please just call me Xiao Liao."
"Heh, then I'll be going now." Zhou Hong surveyed the entire class and said, "To all my classmates, though our time together was brief, I wish you all continuous progress. If we have the chance in the future, we'll meet again."
The students in the class seemed reluctant to see Zhou Hong leave.
"Zhou Hong, why are you in such a hurry to graduate? Where are you going?" his roommate Liu Zhenen quickly stood up and asked.
"I'm not sure. Just going to wander around," Zhou Hong replied, preparing to leave.
At that moment, a female student stood up and called out urgently, "Zhou Hong."
Zhou Hong turned to see the class monitor, Ning Xiang, who was also the class beauty of Class 30.
"Hello, Class Monitor. Is there anything else?"
"Zhou Hong, I know I don't deserve you, but I don't want to have any regrets. I like you," the class monitor confessed, her face blushing.
A buzz of discussion spread through the classroom, as if others were saying the class monitor was a toad dreaming of eating swan meat, and even a mere class beauty dared to set her sights on Zhou Hong.
"Heh, Class Monitor, thank you. You'll find someone better than me," Zhou Hong said with a faint smile.
Ning Xiang was speechless. "Zhou Hong, I confessed to you because I didn't want to have regrets. It's not that I want to be your girlfriend. I know I don't deserve you, I just wanted to tell you that there was once a girl named Ning Xiang in your class at Taigu Academy who liked you."
"Oh, alright. I'll remember that," Zhou Hong nodded.
The reason the class monitor confessed to Zhou Hong wasn't solely about avoiding regrets. She also wanted to leave a deep impression on him. Perhaps in the future, she might need to ask for his help. Given Zhou Hong's capabilities, he was destined to become an extraordinary figure in this world. Having a friend like him would bring immense benefits to her and her family.
However, her confession had indeed been effective, as Zhou Hong now had a vivid impression of her. Otherwise, out of the hundred students in Class 30, Zhou Hong wouldn't have remembered so many. (Sudan Novel Network)
At this moment, some of the other female students in the class felt regret. They all wished they could curry favor with such a figure, even if it was just to leave a slight impression in his mind.
Unfortunately, such an opportunity wouldn't repeat itself, and the other girls could only feel regret.
"Everyone, I'll be heading back now." Zhou Hong finished speaking and then said to his three roommates, "Come back early after class. We'll have dinner at the restaurant."
"You got it!" Zhou Hong's three roommates, Liao Yong, Liu Zhenen, and Bai Long, nodded excitedly.
Zhou Hong didn't intend to leave immediately. He planned to have a farewell dinner with a few acquaintances at the restaurant tonight; otherwise, it wouldn't be proper.
"Zhou Hong, can I join you?" the class monitor suddenly stood up again and asked.
"Uh!" Zhou Hong hadn't expected the class monitor to want to join him for a farewell meal.
"Heh, sure. Come to the restaurant with my roommates tonight."
After saying this, Zhou Hong left.
The other female classmates in the class were filled with remorse. She not only confessed but was also invited to dinner. Now she was truly set.
The class monitor was also extremely happy. She came from a prominent family in a small country. Zhou Hong's fame had already spread beyond Taigu Academy and back to her empire. If everyone in her empire knew that Zhou Hong was her classmate and they had a good relationship, it would likely increase her family's prestige.
The class monitor thought to herself that after dinner with Zhou Hong tonight, she would see if there was an opportunity to give him a gift... to further deepen their friendship. Some might call her manipulative, but from her perspective, being friends with an unparalleled genius like Zhou Hong was worth it. Others wouldn't even have this chance.
That evening, on the highest floor of the Taigu Academy restaurant.
Zhou Hong had reserved the entire top floor of the restaurant.
The restaurant owner was very accommodating; he would have even let Zhou Hong book the entire establishment for free if he wished.
Zhou Hong declined, stating he only needed to book the top floor.
One by one, Zhou Hong's friends arrived at the restaurant's top floor.
They included Gu Dao Chen, Jiang Cai Yue, and Lu Yi Long from the Purple Cloud Continent, Shui Yang Mei, as well as his roommates Liu Zhenen, Liao Yong, and Bai Long. Of course, there was also Ning Xiang, the class monitor of Class 30.
"Everyone, thank you for attending this banquet. I'll be leaving Taigu Academy tomorrow, so I've specially arranged this dinner for you all," Zhou Hong said with a smile.
"Zhou Hong, thank you for your invitation." Everyone looked at Zhou Hong with gratitude. Tonight, Zhou Hong was treating them to dinner, and tomorrow, this news would spread throughout Taigu Academy. All the students at Taigu Academy would envy them.
"Hahaha, why the formality? It's just a meal." Zhou Hong seemed unaware of the significance of his invitation to them. It meant that from now on, within Taigu Academy, even they would be respected and given face.
"Please don't be reserved, drink to your heart's content." Zhou Hong laughed heartily.
"Alright, we won't stand on ceremony. Cheers!" Everyone immediately filled their glasses, their spirits soaring.
However, at that moment, a knock echoed at the door.
Zhou Hong frowned. He remembered that the last time he hosted a gathering, someone had knocked, and it turned out to be Na Lan Yun Zhu who had shamelessly invited herself.
Could it be that she had come again?