The Villain in the Quick Travel is My Wife

Chapter 69

Chapter 69.3.19

Agriculture is the foundation of the country. This subject is profound and extensive, making it impossible to fully discuss it in a short time. Lord Meng, aware of the time constraints, concluded his remarks with a sense of lingering satisfaction.

By the end of his lecture, he felt genuinely pleased.

"I am very happy that you young people value agriculture and care for the people. I didn't have such high expectations for you before, but now I realize I underestimated you. You are better than I was at your age, and your future looks promising."

As he spoke, Lord Meng's voice rose two notches, clearly expressing his delight in offering such high praise.

An Shuting glanced at Wan Anhe and noticed a slight smile at the corners of his mouth, which he quickly suppressed to maintain a calm and humble demeanor.

Wan Anhe's knowledge and talent indeed warranted such praise. The books and materials he prepared spoke to his potential for a successful career.

However, An Shuting could not shake the thought that Wan Anhe's bright future might have been paved by the sacrifices of others, which fueled his resentment. He found it intolerable that hypocrites could be so self-satisfied.

Sun Yuebai noticed An Shuting's tense expression. The usually confident An Shuting had fallen quiet, his lips pressed thin and his gaze downcast, absently rubbing his wrist. Wan Anhe had prepared thoroughly and taken the initiative today, overshadowing An Shuting's earlier efforts, leaving him feeling frustrated.

He had always been arrogant, accustomed to smooth sailing since entering the academy, where he had repeatedly bested Wan Anhe. It must be disheartening to watch someone else shine.

Lost in thought, An Shuting was jolted back to reality when He Zhizhou poked him.

Looking up, he met Sun Yuebai's concerned gaze. An Shuting blinked and mouthed, "It's okay," forming a heart shape with his hands to convey his mood.

Relieved to see him maintaining a semblance of good spirits, Sun Yuebai chuckled quietly, holding his heart and then returning his focus to organizing his notes. Though An Shuting had yet to face any real setbacks, he seemed to be worrying too much.

"This is just a temporary hurdle. If he doesn't get a chance today, he can always seek out Lord Meng privately to discuss matters further."

As for Wan Anhe, though he was considered the top student in the academy, Sun Yuebai recognized that his background had once been a disadvantage. He was willing to support anyone striving for progress.

However, he couldn't help but feel that Wan Anhe was at risk of abandoning his original intentions, especially now that he was receiving special attention. Sun Yuebai prided himself on maintaining his principles, but he sensed that Wan Anhe's standards had slipped.

He glanced at Lord Meng, who radiated admiration, and a smile of ambiguous meaning tugged at the corner of his mouth.

Everyone in the room basked in Lord Meng's praise. Although they understood that his compliments were primarily directed at Wan Anhe, his words of encouragement for the group also instilled a sense of pride among them.

However, Lord Meng found himself inwardly chuckling at the scene, realizing that in his moment of pride, he might have inadvertently stifled others' opportunities to speak.

"Does anyone else have questions?" Lord Meng raised his hand, then pressed it down, speaking first to break the silence.

The previously lively lecture hall fell silent once again.