At this time, a boy of about 16 years old was walking on a busy street with a schoolbag on his back and a depressed expression, and finally stopped in front of a shop at the end of the street.
Looking up, I saw the word "spiritual food" written on the sign of the store. It is a restaurant that specializes in spiritual food.
Standing in front of the sensor door of the store, the young man hesitated, but finally gritted his teeth and walked into the spiritual food store.
The sensor door next to the landscape painting opened automatically, and the sight suddenly became clear, and the hot mist rushed towards my face.
At this time, the store was already full of diners, the tempting aroma came from the kitchen not far away, lingering in the nostrils, and the store's gourmet catalog was posted on the wall of the store.
The gourmet store specializes in spiritual food, and every food on the catalog is a spiritual ingredient produced on the front line.
Steaming, stir-frying, deep-frying, frying, baking, braising... the cooking methods are also very complete.
Such spiritual food shops have only sprung up in recent years. In the early days when resources were extremely scarce, they were simply unthinkable.
The starting point of the decision-makers of the Supreme Council of Star City who proposed this plan is to use spiritual food to accelerate the improvement of ordinary people's bloodline potential, so as to make the next generation as good as possible and keep up with the increasingly harsh world environment.
Tiptoeing to the stairs next to the kitchen, the boy was about to go upstairs when a rough voice rang in his ears, and a hand slapped the boy heavily on the shoulder:
"Xiao Feng, did the results come out today? How did you do in the exam?"
Upon hearing his father's question, the young man's expression suddenly became depressed, and then he forced a smile and turned around:
"Dad, there is good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"
The boy's father is a burly middle-aged man. A white apron stained with oil hangs in front of him. The size of the apron is extremely inconsistent with his figure. It is obviously too small. His two naked arms are covered with scars.
The most serious injury left clear marks from his wrist to his neck.
The middle-aged man who heard these words slapped the boy on the back of the head:
"Tell me the result directly. Don't give your father and me any beating around the bush. What is the result?"
"Dad, you finally don't have to worry that I will die because I go to the front line, because my grades make it impossible to enter Star City Academy or Dawn Academy's combat major."
"When was I afraid that you would die? I am retired from the front line. Of course I hope that you will go to the front line. If everyone thinks like you, then who will go to the front line?"
After listening to the boy's explanation, the burly man slapped the boy on the back of the head again, causing the boy to grimace in pain.
The middle-aged man who realized that his son's grades were not satisfactory seemed a little unwilling. He looked at the young man and continued to ask:
"With your grades, you can't get into Dawn or Star City Academy. Is there any hope of getting into Martial Arts Academy or Iron Blood Academy?"
As he spoke, the middle-aged man spread his hands toward the young man:
"Show me your transcript."
Knowing that he couldn't escape, the young man closed his eyes and took out the crumpled report card from his pocket.
The burly man took the report card that was balled up into a ball, unfolded it, smoothed the wrinkles with his hands, and looked at it intently.
Blood pressure rises instantly at this moment.
"Mu Feng, you are really capable. Can one person get this result? The Lingluo Pig in my kitchen will probably do better than you in the exam."
On the report card, except for the physical fitness item that met the standard for bloodline potential, the other results were appalling.
The bloodline potential was completely inherited from him and had little to do with his son's own efforts in cultivation.
He clearly remembered his son's physical examination report a few years ago. The bloodline potential value on it was not much different from what it is now.
It can be seen that the young man did not study hard at all when he was in school.
What made him even more depressed and wanted to vomit blood was that in addition to physical fitness, his son's performance in liberal arts fields such as history and basic fields was also eye-catching.
I thought back to the time when I studied hard in the cold window and got into the Dawn Academy through hard work. Then I looked at my son who was looking to please but didn't live up to expectations at all. His face turned red with anger:
"Tell me, what have you learned in these years?"
"Dad, Feng Qi said that everyone has their own value. Although I cannot enter the two pillar professions of scientific research and combat, I can still shine for the rise of Star City from other fields."
"Talk back, right?"
The middle-aged man was obviously furious after hearing these words. He reached out and picked up his son and went upstairs.
During the meal, many diners downstairs looked up at the ceiling, wondering what was going on upstairs.
Many of our regular diners smiled knowingly, obviously not surprised.
After a long time, Mu Feng, who had a bruised nose and face, followed the burly man downstairs.
When he came to the kitchen and stood still, the man reached out and took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket. After taking out one and lighting it, he looked at Mu Feng with a solemn expression and said:
"How are you like me? If you had half the physical performance I had back then, it would be no problem to enter a second-rate combat academy. After graduation, you would be able to go to the front line and make contributions like me."
"Dad, what should I do now? I have to report my intentions next week. How should I choose?"
Mu Feng asked with a resentful expression.
"How to choose? With your grades, you can get into a third-rate university even if you die. What options are there... I will accompany you tonight to check the majors that match your grades this year and see what options are available."
After saying these words, the man spit out a cloud of white mist and glared at Mu Feng fiercely.
"Dad, don't be angry. If you get angry, no one will take care of me. You promise my mother you will take good care of me."
"Raise you, don't expect me to raise you. I originally thought that you would be admitted to the combat academy. After graduation, I would spend all my money to replace you with a set of top-notch equipment. I even asked my friends to go to Destiny City to pick out a set of equipment for you.
You went to the front line in glory, and now I’ve donated it all and won’t leave it to you.”
Looking at his furious father, Mu Feng knew he was in the wrong and stopped talking.
Ten p.m.
The spiritual food shop was closing, and Mu Feng followed his father to finish the work.
He was responsible for cleaning the dishes, and his father began to prepare ingredients for tomorrow, and he was busy until 1 o'clock in the evening.
After following his father upstairs, Mu Feng came to his room.
The father and son sat at the desk and looked up the performance requirements for different majors in various universities this year.
View them in order from high to low.
Star City Academy and Daybreak Academy are the two top universities in Star City, and the best talents are basically monopolized by these two universities.
With Mu Feng's current grades, even the lowest-required majors of the two universities are impossible.
After just a cursory check, Mu Feng turned to the next page.
In addition to Star City Academy and Daybreak Academy, there are more than a hundred schools in Star City, large and small.
Star City has a clear rating for schools. For example, Star City Academy and Daybreak Academy are undoubtedly A-level universities. They are also top universities among the people of Star City and are the starting point for countless students to pursue their dreams.
The remaining schools are divided into grades B-D.
Among them, B-level schools are called second-rate schools, and schools with C and D-level evaluations are called third-rate schools.
The comprehensive strength evaluation of a school is related to the resource quota of the school, even the construction of various supporting facilities within the school, and even the various subsidies that students receive every month.
For example, the gap in resource quotas between A-level universities and D-level universities is more than a hundred times.
A-level universities cultivate elites. There are also dedicated experimental teams in the schools, and there are even new laboratories established by top research institutes.
Third-rate universities are far inferior to top-tier universities in all aspects, including the teaching quality of teachers.
Looking at various universities from the perspective of the people of Star City, the top universities in their eyes cultivate human elites and are the pillars and future of Star City. Many of Star City's top decision-makers graduated from these two universities.
Second-rate universities cultivate seeds of potential, talents who will grow into the backbone of society in the future.
Historically, second-rate universities have produced many outstanding talents who are no less powerful than those from top-tier universities.
As for third-rate universities, in the eyes of Star City people, they are places that cultivate the city's grassroots. They are like parts that maintain the operation of the city. Although they cannot affect the development of the times, they are still an indispensable part of the city.
Looking through the professional performance requirements of various universities, Mu Feng's expression became more and more embarrassed.
He didn't work hard when he was in school, but now at the important moment of deciding the future path of his life, he found that he didn't have much choice at all.
After hours of searching, Mu Feng and his father found three universities and majors that met their academic requirements.
They are the urban construction major of the Zhan Zhan Academy. After graduating from this major, they will be sent directly to Dawn New City to join in the construction of the city of the cultivation system. They only have two months of vacation every year to return to Star City to contribute to the construction of the new city.
The urban construction major is divided into many specific projects, but these projects must be assigned and selected by teachers after entering the War College.
It's not up to you to make the choice at all.
The second is the urban maintenance major of Mingdeng University. As the name suggests, students who graduate from this major will be placed at various grassroots levels in Star City in the future, responsible for urban sanitation, urban facility maintenance, and other grassroots work, unless it is during work.
Learn again and get out of the circle, otherwise you will see the end of your life at a glance.
The third one is the two majors of the smart school.
They are the spiritual plant cultivation major and the spiritual animal breeding major.
Compared with other majors, these two are new majors that have only been launched in recent decades, and there is a large talent gap in the majors.
Especially for the spiritual animal breeding major, there is a huge talent gap. In addition to second- and third-rate universities, the same major is also offered in top universities.
But the majors are the same, but the things they learn are completely different.
The spirit animal breeding major in top universities studies the bloodline, abilities and characteristics of spirit animals, etc. The purpose is to develop a more suitable method for breeding spirit animals and to cultivate experts in spirit animal science.
The spirit animal breeding major of a third-rate university is, as the name suggests, specifically responsible for breeding work.
After graduation, they will be sent to spirit beast breeding farms in various areas outside Star City. They will be responsible for feeding spirit beasts, cleaning spirit beasts, physical examinations of spirit beasts and other chores. After they are raised, the spirit beasts will be sent to top universities for those who are about to enter the top universities.
Selection of combat majors who go to the front line.
This work can only be described in one word: tiring.
"Have you thought about which major to choose?"
Facing his father's inquiry, Mu Feng looked distressed and couldn't figure out what major he should choose.
"Since you can't think of anything, I'll help you choose. Choose the Spiritual Beast Breeding Major at Wisdom University."
After hearing these words, Mu Feng turned to look at his father with a curious expression:
"Dad, why do you want me to choose this major?"
"This major currently has the largest talent gap, and there is still room for improvement. Compared with the systematic teaching in universities, you can come into contact with spirit animals at any time. You may find some ways to practice breeding and write a book on breeding techniques.
You might even get hired by a top university, and then you might even have the chance to become a teacher at a top university, which would be a great honor for your ancestors."
Mu Feng:......
"Dad, do you have any misunderstandings about my abilities? I also write professional books, am I that material?"
"That's it. I've decided to major in spiritual animal breeding. You went to Wisdom Academy to learn from me. Your grandfather is a frontline elite soldier. Your father and I are also frontline elite soldiers. No matter how bad you are, you have to work for me.
Dianmingtang, compared to other majors, you still have room to grow in the spiritual animal breeding major."
Mu Feng's father made a decision at this time and chose Mu Feng's future path.
Although he was a little reluctant, Mu Feng also understood that with his performance, he had no other choice, so he could only nod helplessly.
…
Five days later, Mu Feng submitted his intention.
After two days of waiting, the admission notice from the Wisdom School was sent to Mu Feng.
Among the classmates in the same class, only one person entered Star City University with excellent grades. Mu Feng entered a third-rate university, a smart university, with poor grades.
Top universities do not have winter and summer vacations, and they go directly after graduation. Graduates who choose third-rate universities have half a month of rest.
On the last day, Mu Feng got on the bus to Wisdom University at the urging of his old father.
The Smart School is located in the suburbs of the South District of Star City, with a planting area nearby. The air quality is significantly improved compared to the city.
The scenery here is beautiful, there are no tall buildings along the way, only endless fields.
When the vehicle drove into the gate of the Smart School, Mu Feng discovered that there were no security guards on duty at the gate.
While feeling surprised, Mu Feng suddenly understood the reason.
Those top universities have established various identity verification mechanisms because top universities are the future of Star City and must protect the safety of their students and prevent possible infiltration by forces in the field.
But the wisdom school is only a low-end school.
It is impossible for the domain forces that have the ability to penetrate into Star City to have any thoughts about the Wisdom Academy.
The vehicle drove slowly forward, and Mu Feng curiously looked at the scenery inside the school.
Compared with the modern facilities and beautiful environment in the promotional videos of top universities, entering a smart university feels like going back to the old times.
The walls of the teaching building in the distance are peeling off and the walls are mottled in color, full of a sense of historical vicissitudes.
There are even many unrepaired cracks on the road below, which shows how tight the resource quota of the school is. Even the main road is damaged due to disrepair.
When the vehicle drove past a spiritual field, Mu Feng saw the figure of a teacher whose lower body was covered with dirt, leading students to sow seeds.
According to the introduction of the teacher on the bus, this school was established at the same time as Star City University, and its main responsibility is to train technical talents in farming, breeding, and other fields.
Listening to Teacher Sui Che's exaggerated description, trying to improve their impression of the Wisdom School as much as possible, Mu Feng's heart ached.
He also said that it was established at the same time as Star City Academy, so I just ignored him.
How can you compare it with Star City Academy?
He had never heard of any of the outstanding graduates of the Wisdom Institute mentioned by Teacher Sui Che, and it could be said that they had no achievements in history.
If you don’t work hard when you are young, you will raise spiritual beasts when you grow up.
I can see this future at a glance, I'm so happy.
Ji He's story was a bit depressing, and the tone of the protagonist's story this time will be more relaxed and cheerful.
