The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Ji You’s Little Schemes

Then, Cheng Yu covered many non-Soul Device related subjects in the classroom, such as art and aesthetics. As Ji You listened, she realized Cheng Yu was truly knowledgeable and versatile. Whether it was modern human history, ancient history, or about discovered animals, plants, and minerals in the interstellar... he knew quite a bit about everything and spoke with great eloquence...

Ji You was genuinely impressed.

Out of respect for the teacher imparting knowledge, Ji You tried hard to associate this Cheng Yu in front of her with that sycophantic, exaggerated, and memeable fat sheep she saw on Star Network...

Otherwise—

Her little heart couldn’t take it.

While listening to the class and numbing herself, finally—

Ding Ling Ling—

The bell rang for the end of the class, and Cheng Yu immediately ended the topic. He didn’t say another word, perfectly epitomizing a beloved teacher who never lets the class drag on. He crisply said: ”Class dismissed.”

”Thank you, teacher.”

”Goodbye, teacher.”

The students swarmed out, rushing towards the cafeteria like arrows released from a bow.

Ji You also ran off.

Swoosh—

Swoosh—

Swoosh—

Figures dashed past before her eyes, quick as lightning, constantly zooming by her. Ji You thought she was running fast, but unfortunately, due to her innate conditions and weak physical strength, coupled with her short legs, she couldn’t keep up with her classmates.

Seeing herself start in the lead and drop to the very back of the pack in an instant, Ji You was close to despair. She feared missing the time when the cafeteria offered natural food, which was at 6:50 PM. Being late even by a second meant no food would be provided.

And Cheng Yu’s classroom was 50 kilometers away from the cafeteria.

That 50 kilometers, seemingly not far off, takes about 2 minutes by Floating Car, but—

Ji You, this poor dead soul, was reluctant to spend those 10 credit points on a taxi.

Though she wasn’t poor anymore, Ji You felt she would never let go of the thrifty quality of a poor person—being stingy.

So—

She absolutely refused to spend credit points on a taxi.

First, Ji You’s gaze fell on Chu Jiaojiao:

—A beauty trap, just sacrificing a bit of her charm should hook him.

But just as Ji You focused on Chu Jiaojiao, she saw Chu driving away in a tiny Floating Car, disappearing in a puff of smoke.

Gone.

In the blink of an eye, she was nowhere to be seen.

Ji You was fuming inside.

Time for a change of target!

Ji You immediately shifted her attention to Sheng Qingyan, Little Cutie seemed to notice, turned her head, glanced at Ji You, and said a few words that Ji You didn’t catch. But from the movement of Sheng Qingyan’s lips, Ji You roughly guessed the meaning.

It seemed like Sheng Qingyan said: ”Poor dead person... not squatting with others at Master’s shop, I’m not giving you a lift.”

Sheng Qingyan dropped the remark, pouted proudly, and drove her Floating Car straight towards the cafeteria.

Ji You: ”...”

So you’re not giving a ride, that’s fine, but why attack me personally?

What’s wrong with being a poor person?

Is it bothering you?

Hmph—

When the Yue Qi brothers, Yue Qiguang and Yue Qiyuan passed by Ji You, Yue Qiguang, far from considering giving Ji You a ride, gloated unkindly: ”4444, bye-bye... see you next year.”

Ji You: ”...”

Where are the honest people?

At times like this, it’s the honest ones who are reliable.

Ji You searched everywhere for Shen Changqing, then suddenly remembered that Shen Changqing had Mechancial Manufacturing classes today.

Sigh~

None of her classmates are human.

Worry.

Watching familiar classmates disappear one by one, Ji You thought it over and decided that in the grand scheme of things, eating was most important, and today she deserved to spend 10 credit points on a cab.

Ah!

Right at that moment—

Cheng Yu drove by in a rather flashy small Floating Car, and upon seeing a shorty struggling to run on the roadside, feeling more pitiable the more he watched, and somewhat familiar too... For some reason, the little sympathy Cheng Yu had left surged up, and he said, ”This student, get in the car.”

Ji You was startled.

Cheng Yu smiled: ”Come on... going to the canteen for food? Teacher will give you a ride.”

Oh my~

This fat sheep is a good person.

Ji You promptly climbed into the car.

In the entire campus of Lanyue Star Military Academy, all students are strictly forbidden to bring their own vehicles, but this rule does not apply to the teaching staff, so Cheng Yu’s flashy little Floating Car can move freely within the campus.

Once she got into the car, Ji You immediately praised with a cheeky grin, ”Teacher Cheng, thank you! You really are a good person.”

It seems—

I need to be nicer to this fat sheep from now on; when it comes to slaughtering the fat sheep later, I should also take it easy.

Moreover, Ji You had another idea in mind; she thought that with Cheng Yu being so popular on Star Network’s live treasure appraisal shows and being so knowledgeable, his insight must be extraordinary.

Look~

For the same pair of Soul Device earrings, if I set the price myself at 1.3 million, I’m over the moon, thinking I made big money.

But for Sheng Qingyan, he immediately noticed they were not ordinary and outrightly claimed they are worth 2 million.

And Cheng Yu?

Cheng Yu’s vision is even tougher, not only much higher than Sheng Qingyan’s, he could competently discuss what the value of the Soul Device is, its strengths and weaknesses, and what are its best features...

What if—

I hire him to price my own Soul Device?

For a moment.

Ji You was seriously considering making a move on Cheng Yu in her heart.

Meanwhile.

Cheng Yu was looking at Ji You, also having his own little thoughts. He pondered for a moment and finally said: ”This student, would you be interested in learning more professional art courses with the teacher? The teacher has noticed that you have strong hands-on skills and very high comprehension. If you study diligently, you could become a public servant like the teacher in the future, teaching and nurturing more outstanding art talents...”

Ji You: ”...”

Cheng Yu looked hopeful.

Ji You mercilessly rejected: ”Sorry teacher, I’m not interested.”

Cheng Yu: ”...”

Cheng Yu tried hard to persuade her, saying, ”Little student, you shouldn’t waste your talent. I think you’re really suited for artistic creation.”

Ji You: ”Sorry teacher, I’m not interested in that.”

Ji You wasn’t being arrogant, but she knew her own abilities well; her skills had nothing at all to do with art, definitely not fit for that field.

Cheng Yu felt a bit regretful, but he didn’t press further.

After all—

That path is too difficult, just like himself, no matter how knowledgeable and talented, could he compare with the storage capacity of artificial intelligence? Moreover, after mastering it, what can one do? Just be a teacher or expert in that field like himself.

Sigh~

People nowadays really don’t appreciate beautiful things.