41: Chapter 41 You tell me! Who do you choose?
In the first round of debate, Professor Li and Supervisor Song fought to a draw.
Round two.
Professor Li slapped the table again and said, "The level of your Bright Moon Company's Breeders is incompetent; they've miserabley screwed over the Golden Horned Small Dragon. And yet, here you are bringing Li Yu along—isn't this a blatant setup to make him the scapegoat? You're treating a fine piece of unpolished jade like a common rock. Aren't you just bullying an honest man!"
The crowd nodded one after another upon hearing this: "That's right!"
With a loud "thud," Supervisor Song stabbed his knife a few inches deeper into the table. Staring with his small eyes, he barked, "Just tell me if he succeeded or not! Was it a success? This old man who's been praised to the heavens couldn't handle it, but Li Yu did. That proves I was right to bring him!"
The crowd nodded again: "That's also true."
Li Yu's eyes widened as he looked at Supervisor Song, who was winking at him, clearly meaning—please play along.
The second round was still a draw.
The debate between the two continued, ranging from Li Yu's benefits to his potential, even touching upon arranging Li Yu's future marriage.
The content became increasingly ridiculous, but the eyes of the uninformed onlookers grew brighter and brighter.
Good drama!
What a show!
This spectacle was worth every second!
Wang Mengting looked left and then right, finally letting her gaze fall on Li Yu, inwardly marveling: "Brother Yu is just too strong."
Wang Jianguo was completely stunned.
Others might not know Professor Li well, but he knew him very clearly.
This man was the last disciple of a deceased titan of the breeding world; he had dedicated most of his life to the cause of breeding and loved talented young Breeders most of all.
But even so, in all his years in Ningyang City, he had never heard of any newcomer who could make Professor Li so persistent, so protective, and so...
Crazed.
It was as if Li Yu, being a Breeder, not receiving sufficiently good treatment was the fault of the entire breeding world.
Seeing Professor Li and Supervisor Song's argument grow more heated and the atmosphere more tense, Wang Jianguo had to step in once more to mediate.
"Um... you two... stop for a moment. Have you both forgotten one thing?"
"What?" the two asked in unison.
Everyone looked toward Wang Jianguo. He took a deep breath and pointed at Li Yu: "Shouldn't you ask for the opinion of the person in question?"
The four eyes of Supervisor Song and Professor Li went wide simultaneously.
Hey!
They had gotten so caught up in the argument that they really had forgotten.
Professor Li dashed over with a speed that defied his age, his withered hand grabbing Li Yu like a pair of pincers: "Little brother, come to our Research Department! Our Research Department is usually quiet, and the occasional orders we get are all official. You'll have authority when you want it and leisure when you want it. Countless people want to get in but can't."
"Get your dirty hands off him!" Supervisor Song slapped Professor Li's hand away and pulled Li Yu back over:
"Bright Moon Company might not have much else, but we have plenty of money. Here, with my brother's breeding level, earning a million a day won't be a problem in the future. As for authority? Humph! If our CEO boss stomps his foot, even your official building would sink three inches. You're talking to me about authority? If you ask me, Li Yu should stay at Bright Moon Company."
"Bullshit!"
"You're the one talking bullshit!"
"You fat pig, do you want to fight? If I lie down on the ground right now, you won't be able to afford the compensation!"
"If you dare lie down, I'll dare to record it! I'll let the entire breeding world know which old man is so shameless!"
"You..."
The atmosphere that had finally eased became so tense again it felt like it would explode.
Li Yu was pulled this way by one and yanked that way by the other, the sound of their arguing buzzing in his ears.
"Um..." Li Yu began.
"You say! Who do you choose!" Professor Li and Supervisor Song shouted in unison.
This time, the two coincidentally let go of their hands, watching each other warily while their ears perked up, waiting to hear Li Yu's choice.
The group of girls, the Wang father and daughter, Zhang Lan with her face as pale as ash, the Doll Girl watching with great interest...
Even the Breeders and assistants, as well as the Blazing Horned Dragon that had just finished its attribute testing.
Countless pairs of eyes looked toward Li Yu.
No one spoke. The surroundings were so silent that people didn't even dare to breathe heavily.
However, this atmosphere didn't last long.
Li Yu looked at Professor Li and gave a kind smile.
Seeing this, Professor Li's face immediately lit up with joy. He was about to say something when he heard Li Yu say, "I'm sorry, Professor Li, I choose Bright Moon Company."
"Why?!"
This wasn't asked by Professor Li.
It was the onlookers watching the drama.
"The Research Institute is very good, and the senior Breeders there are all excellent, but I am still lacking in experience and need more tempering."
Li Yu spoke with a face full of sincerity and a hint of apology.
These words weren't just him being humble.
Setting aside the knowledge brought by the evolution cards, his understanding of other spirit beasts wasn't stronger than other Breeders; he might not even compare to those Interns who graduated from prestigious universities.
So, saying he lacked experience was not incorrect.
But that wasn't the main reason he chose Bright Moon Company.
The reason he chose Bright Moon Company was that their order volume was higher—countless times more than the quiet Research Institute.
Li Yu needed a large number of orders to gain cultivation value, and he also needed them to build his reputation and establish a firm foothold for himself, rather than being dependent as a minor employee of any institution or company.
After hearing Li Yu's words.
Professor Li looked regretful, but he didn't say much. He just sighed, patted Li Yu on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Since you've decided, we can't force you to stay. But when you have time in the future, come visit often so we can exchange breeding insights."
Li Yu nodded gratefully: "Definitely! I will certainly come to visit you and the senior Breeders to learn from all of you when I have time."
Professor Li nodded in satisfaction, patted Li Yu on the shoulder again, and left with the stunned Breeders and assistants.
Seeing the excitement end, the remaining people also crowded around the two from the Wang family and left. Before leaving, Wang Mengting and Director Wang both added Li Yu as a friend, which Supervisor Song watched with immense envy.
The friend list of the Director of the Cultivation Department.
That wasn't something just anyone could obtain.
But as he looked at Li Yu, he felt it was all perfectly natural for one reason—Li Yu was worth it.
He had thought that after today, the two of them would have to leave Bright Moon Company dejectedly with their boxes. He hadn't expected Li Yu's superb, life-from-death breeding skills would not only heal the Golden Horned Small Dragon but also trigger an evolution.
An s-rank new species, as always.
Not only that...
Supervisor Song looked at Li Yu, reflecting on what had just happened, and suddenly felt his scalp tingle.
This guy—no, this living legend—had, at such a young age, befriended the top leader of the Ningyang City Cultivation Department and the most authoritative professor of the official breeding institution. That professor had even been willing to fall out with Bright Moon Company just to recruit him.
Good heavens...
It had only been a few days since he started breeding; where would he be if this continued?
"Let's go, Supervisor Song," Li Yu called out.
"Coming!"
Supervisor Song trotted after Li Yu, his steps light. At this moment, the pressure of internal competition within the company seemed to have vanished.