Chapter 23 The Parable of the Garden

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 If First University is really a living creature, then it must have symptoms of schizophrenia.

Zheng Qing had no doubt about this.

From the time he came into contact with the interviewer at First University, to what he saw and heard at Sijifang, and now when he actually sets foot in this university, Zheng Qing has seen too many contradictions and differences.

For example, a university has four ways to admit students!

As a nine-year-old student who has entered the university through examination, Zheng Qing is completely unable to understand several other admission methods. Maybe there is some rationality in talent selection, belief identification or combat effectiveness assessment, but in Zheng Qing's view, these methods of admitting freshmen lack the most practical methods. At least fair.

The most direct consequence of these inequities is the difference in campus culture.

The differences are so significant that students from different colleges feel like strangers communicating with each other.

If it wasn't schizophrenia, how could First University allow different thoughts to flow in its body at the same time?

However, compared to worrying about the fairness of school education, Zheng Qing is more worried about his own studies.

Without any foundation in secondary education, they face the test of higher education.

The impact is unsettling.

Whether it was the exams that the interviewer repeatedly emphasized or the repeaters he inadvertently mentioned, they all left a heavy shadow in the hearts of the frightened freshmen.

What should I do if I don’t do well in the exam? Will I be deported?

What should I do if I fail the promotion exam? Will I repeat the grade?

Isn’t it shameful to repeat a grade?

Will you be criticized by others?

Even the in-class exams a few days ago did not alleviate his worries, but instead aggravated his uneasiness.

Because his husband always warned him that the higher he floats, the harder he falls. It is important for people to be self-aware.

Now, several classmates told him that Alpha College not only does not require exams, but also has no risk of repeating a grade!

Compared with the harsh Jiuyou, this kind of generous learning environment is intoxicating.

"Same school, different pay." Zheng Qing muttered, looking at Lin Guo enviously: "When will Jiuyou cancel the exam policy?"

"Without exams, there would be no Jiuyou Academy." Xiao Xiao commented sharply: "In addition, the rules of Alpha Academy are not as relaxed as you think."

"I know this." Zhang Jixin waved his fist at the side and added: "My brother told me that the annual graduation rate of Alpha College is less than 60%! There are still a lot of old students in the college who are in the fifth and sixth grades. I struggled to complete my graduation thesis. Relatively speaking, the graduation rate of Jiuyou College is as high as over 90%!"

"Indeed." Lin Guo looked at Zheng Qing sincerely and wiped his nose: "Every college must maintain the honor of the first university. Alpha College is a typical example of being easy on people and strict on people out."

"No matter what, your learning environment is very free." Zheng Qing sighed.

Xiao Xiao let out a short, harsh laugh.

Zheng Qing glared angrily.

"No one tells you what class you should take, no one tells you whether the choice is wrong." Xiao Xiao said sarcastically: "yes, there/was/always/a/choice.yes, you/always/have/a/choice.

The right to choose is thrown away to individuals, and it is called 'freedom'. As everyone knows, this is the greatest irresponsibility for individuals. Not everyone has access to effective information and has the ability to make correct choices for themselves."

"This sentence is a bit convoluted." Zhang Jixin looked a little confused.

"For example, the same two boys. One boy's parents are both registered wizards, and the other boy's parents are both Baiding. The parents of the registered wizards can make a complete promotion plan for the boy when he is very young, while Baiding's parents are not aware of these.

Nothing."

Xiao Xiao held the notebook and continued to improve this example:

"When two boys enter the Alpha Academy together, the boy whose parents are registered wizards can choose the courses necessary for his major with a clear purpose; while the boy whose parents are white men will use a hammer here and a stick here and there, and seems to have learned many courses.

But these courses will not help you advance to become a registered wizard."

"Can we deny that both boys always have the right to choose?" Xiao Xiao waved his notebook and mocked: "It's just that one has his eyes open and looks at the marks to choose the right path; the other has his eyes closed and relies on his feelings to be blind.

Rat."

"It seems that Alpha's education method is indeed unfair." Zheng Qing pinched his chin and nodded thoughtfully.

"This is the consistent thinking of Jiuyou Academy, but justice is to let everyone get what he deserves." Lin Guo stubbornly defended the honor of his academy: "Of course a boy whose parents are registered wizards can become a registered wizard; but a boy whose parents are Baiding can become a registered wizard.

Boys will eventually find their true talents. I remember a professor had a very appropriate metaphor for this view of the two colleges."

"Garden metaphor?" Xiao Xiao raised his eyelids and glanced at the little boy.

"Yes. There are all kinds of lush plants in the garden. The owner of the garden can choose to constantly prune the crooked branches and remove the rotten branches and leaves to make the whole garden neat and beautiful. The owner can also choose to let the plants grow freely and wantonly.

Showing the beautiful harmony of nature.”

Lin Guo's face turned red and he argued excitedly:

"Aspen wants to grow up high? It doesn't matter, work hard to grow up! Ivy wants to find a place to rely on? It doesn't matter, walls, tree trunks, sculptures can all give it support! Roses can spit out buds of different sizes at will, and holly can also stretch out at will.

You are your ambition. Each plant can adapt to its own talents in the garden. Isn't this the greatest fairness to the plants?"

Lan Que gently patted Lin Guo's head, telling him to calm down.

Xiao Xiao moved his lips but did not continue to refute.

"Sounds about the same." Zheng Qing touched his nose and muttered.

"So Jiuyou College and Alpha College of Law still coexist in First University." Zhang Jixin crossed his arms and concluded: "But no matter which garden it is in, the owner hopes to see a beautiful garden - this conclusion can only be

It will be determined by time.”

Several freshmen who came to accept punishment fell into a long silence.

A cold wind blew by.

Zheng Qing tightened his robe sleeves and raised his head.

The sky has turned gray.

In the distance, the sun has completely disappeared from sight. Huge dim gray spots are like ugly patches smeared on the sky, revealing a trace of moisture and laziness.

The black school working committee building still stood silently in front of several people, without any change.

Zheng Qing once again pulled out the light red notice.

"Perhaps there is some road map or spell hidden on the list?" He held the notice with his book, trying to find some clues.

Zhang Jixin also took out his Dharma book with great interest and tapped his notice with the spine of the book.

"Will I be late? Will the punishment be increased if I am late?" Lin Guo returned to his timid little boy appearance.

"There is someone." Lan Que's cold voice sounded in everyone's ears.

Following his gaze, Zheng Qing saw a skinny old man sitting under a weeping willow tree not far away.

"Go and ask!" Zhang Jixin put away the Dharma books and notices and ran excitedly to the foot of the tree.

The others looked at each other and followed him, walking towards the old man.


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