"Chen Can, why do you have this idea?" At this moment, Wu Chuan said very seriously, "You have studied hard for over ten years, and now you are at the threshold of the highest institution of learning. Why would you suddenly think of taking a leave of absence?"
He was the principal of Rongcheng No.1 High School and could also be considered Li Chen Can's teacher. At a time like this, he believed that he absolutely could not take sides.
On the contrary, Wu Yantian was less surprised. He just looked at Li Chen Can with some curiosity, as if he wanted to know the reason for his actions.
Facing the two people's gazes, Li Chen Can smiled bitterly. It seemed that this matter indeed had a lot of resistance. He had just told them, and the two of them were already quite dismissive.
No, being dismissive was not enough to describe their expressions.
Li Chen Can could only smile bitterly and say, "Principal Wu, I just plan to take a leave of absence. I don't intend to stop studying."
Wu Chuan calmed down a bit. Although he found this matter quite frustrating, it was ultimately Li Chen Can's own decision. If he had made up his mind, in the Empire where personal freedom is highly protected, no one could force him to change his mind. Moreover, he said he wanted to take a leave of absence, not drop out. However, this was China, where parental wishes also played a significant role.
"Alright, even if you are just taking a leave of absence, do your parents know your plans?" Wu Chuan immediately hit Li Chen Can's weak spot.
Li Chen Can frowned slightly, feeling somewhat helpless. Indeed, he had not yet figured out how to persuade his parents. So he said straightforwardly, "I will discuss it with my parents gradually..."
"Why do you have the idea of taking a leave of absence? Isn't it better to follow the routine and complete your university education? Don't waste your top student status," Wu Chuan continued, his tone filled with pain and regret.
Indeed, the Empire's universities were not the only path. In fact, many people completed their education at technical schools similar to universities, each living their own lives. There were also many who chose not to attend university. However, a top humanities student not attending university was too bizarre. It had rarely happened in the history of the Empire's universities.
"I have other more important things to do," Li Chen Can said. "Besides, Principal Wu, I am mainly seeking advice at this point and have not taken any specific actions."
Hearing Li Chen Can say this, Wu Chuan did not say much more.
Wu Yantian, on the other hand, thought for a moment and then said, "Tell me the truth, have you already decided to take a leave of absence, or are you just seeking advice and have this idea?"
Li Chen Can nodded, "I have decided to take a leave of absence."
Wu Yantian frowned and said, "Have you really thought it through? Have you considered all the possible consequences of taking a leave of absence?"
"I have thought it through," Li Chen Can looked at him a bit strangely. Could Wu Yantian have some connections?
Wu Yantian hummed and said, "Think about it some more. If you really make the final decision, you can give me a call, and I will inform them. Then you can take your leave of absence."
"Ah?" Wu Chuan looked at Wu Yantian in surprise, not expecting him to be so willing to help.
Li Chen Can was also surprised, but he was a bit skeptical about whether Wu Yantian could really be that influential.
Wu Chuan said, "Professor Wu, are you really going to help? But... is it really okay for him not to attend school?" From Wu Chuan's tone, it seemed that Wu Yantian's help would not be a problem, but he thought Li Chen Can should not take a leave of absence...
Wu Yantian nodded, "This mainly depends on his own decision. Since he has made up his mind, he must have his reasons. I will try my best to help him."
Li Chen Can smiled and hummed, realizing that Wu Yantian was indeed planning to help him.
Hearing Wu Yantian say this, Wu Chuan could only say helplessly, "Chen Can, you should think it over carefully."
... After bidding farewell to the two teachers surnamed Wu, Li Chen Can felt much lighter. He had indeed thought through many things, no matter what others said.
Regardless of the outcome, he needed to start doing things...
Although university life was somewhat appealing to him, the Empire's universities were not suitable for the current Li Chen Can. He could take it step by step in the future.
In the days that followed, everything was the same as before. He focused on his daily tasks and prepared for his next program.
Later, Li Chen Can specifically called Wu Yantian to tell him that he had made his decision. Indeed, Wu Yantian had considerable influence. Peking University called to confirm with Li Chen Can whether he really intended to take a leave of absence.
Li Chen Can agreed at the time. Afterward, he obtained a one-year leave of absence from Peking University. However, Peking University did not make this public, and he also did not tell his family yet.
He planned to use this time well and lay a solid foundation for his future. After all, he had brought the essence of a world to this place and was determined to leave his mark in history.
During this period, the second part of "Those Ming Dynasty Things" was about to be released!
"When is it going to be released? I'm waiting so long that the flowers are withering..."
"I've been waiting for so long, can you hurry up?"
... Similar comments flooded the internet. Many people had been waiting for "Those Ming Dynasty Things" so long that the flowers were withering...
The first part of "Those Ming Dynasty Things" had given them a very good experience, making them feel a unique approach to history, which made them even more eager to see the next part.
They felt that apart from "Those Ming Dynasty Things," there was nothing else worth reading recently.
After the announcement by Rongcheng Baihua Publishing House that the second part of "Those Ming Dynasty Things" would be officially released, it immediately attracted strong attention from readers.
At the same time, many people were envious to the point of red eyes, and some were deeply pained, considering it heretical...
Such a group of people gradually lost their composure and began to spread negative news about the second part of "Those Ming Dynasty Things."
The first to speak was Zhao Zhongyang, the chief editor of Rongcheng Literature Publishing House, a giant in the Rongcheng publishing industry. This old man jumped up and down, showing a deeply pained expression, as if this book would cause the decline of the Empire's historiography and turn the descendants of the Chinese nation into beasts in human clothing.
In fact, he was unwilling to admit that a book, even a groundbreaking one, had slipped through his fingers. Like a cooked duck that still quacks, he used constant criticism of "Those Ming Dynasty Things" to prove his so-called stance.