The Death Knell

“It’s very nice and the design is perfect, leaving room for future expansion.”

Su Ming looked at the blueprint, but this was obviously an afterthought. After all, the physical objects had been built and were just waiting for school to start.

I just don’t know if there are that many orphans in the United States. It seems that we should look to Europe for a solution.

"Yes, boss, I know you'll like it."

Gin Jiu has followed Su Ming for so many years and knows his preferences very well. Even the architectural style was decided by him.

Su Ming's requirements for buildings are actually not high. They should be sturdy, durable, low-key and meaningful. Even if it looks like a peasant's shabby house from the outside, it will be fine if it feels like home inside.

However, Wilson Enterprises has abundant funds recently, and there are loans to support the school, so it can afford better ones. Therefore, this school is almost a collection of manor buildings.

"Well done, old man. Let's go take a look at it when it gets light tomorrow."

"Of course, boss." Gin smiled and nodded: "We were looking for you before because the school doesn't have a name yet. This is a private university and there is no need to name it after a place."

Now it's time for the naming step that Su Ming is most afraid of. It can't be called Zhan Zhan College, right?

Although the school established during World War II is indeed quite appropriate, this is not a military school.

"Hmm." Su Ming held the wine glass and shook it under the light: "Since they are all orphans, let's call it Zhongsi Academy."

"Although it's a bit hard to pronounce, I believe these children will live up to the company's training."

Gin understood that calling this name was not to make these children loyal to the United States in the future, but to make them contribute to Wilson Enterprises.

The only person they need to be loyal to is their boss.

"Well, I hope so, but there are always young people everywhere. In order to strengthen the ideological education work, I have to let Jos train some eloquent political professors."

"I will inform him. Other departments are operating normally, so I won't disturb you anymore, boss. I will pick you up tomorrow morning."

The next morning, when Su Ming was having breakfast, Gin had already arrived.

Although Gin Jiu's status within the company is now lower than that of one person and higher than that of ten thousand people, he still insists on driving Su Ming around by himself.

The company headquarters is not far from the college, but the overall road conditions on Long Island are not very good.

In this era, this place was almost a countryside. After World War II, with the growth of the United States and the increase in immigrants, this place would become a villa area favored by the rich.

"The road is not good, so spend money to build it directly to the headquarters, and use the best asphalt. But don't waste money, just pave a two-way road."

"Yes, boss."

Su Ming, holding a wine glass, was wandering behind the car, talking to Gin helplessly. Not to mention that there was snow-melted mud everywhere now, and it was always dusty when it was dry.

After wandering around for a while, Su Ming finally saw his school.

Facing the sea on three sides, only the direction of the school gate leads to the land, and the teaching buildings in the distance seem to be built on the cliff at a glance.

There is also a large forest behind these buildings, and it feels very good to see some wild animals.

Overall, it occupies a vast area and is magnificent. The buildings are distributed in steps along the terrain. It is just like what Gin said, this is a small city.

Of course, there are high walls and it looks more like an ancient castle complex.

Not far from the school gate, there is a statue of Su Ming. I don’t know who’s opinion, but it was built to be the same as the Lincoln statue in the Lincoln Memorial.

The statue depicts a scene in which he is sitting on a sofa with his hands on the armrests, wearing a well-dressed suit and looking into the distance with a calm smile.

There are flower beds around it, but the weather is colder now, and there is even some snow piled on the flower pots. Su Ming never expected to see his own statue, especially when he was not dead yet.

"It feels a little strange, as if I have become a great man." Su Ming said to Gin with a smile.

"You are already a great man, boss. Although we have made a lot of money, we have also supported a lot of people." Gin walked beside him, and the two of them continued to walk deeper into the school: "And for orphans, it is free Our college should have allowed children to see your statues and photos every day."

Su Ming thought for a while, and indeed, Ginjiu was right. He was not too ugly to be seen. In order to cultivate the loyalty of the orphans, he at least needed to let them know what he looked like.

But when he walked into the building, he still couldn't stand it when he found that every room had his own photos hanging on them.

"It's enough to hang one at the entrance of each building. It would be too much to have one in every room. There is no need to hang photos in the cafeteria and toilets. It seems too strange."

"Okay, boss, this is all the decoration company's fault. I think I put too much pressure on them at the time."

"It's okay, who can avoid making mistakes? I'm very satisfied with the other furniture and teaching facilities. Now let's go to the dormitory and have a look. I don't want the children to be crowded on the Chase Bunk like sardine cans. Their dormitories need to be separated for men and women. , two people per room, and the campus and building gates are looked after by absolutely trustworthy hands."

Gin turned around and led the way: "I understand, let's go this way. If we still have time after seeing the dormitory, we can go to the back half of the campus to see the swamp. Although it is blocked by an iron fence, you can sometimes see crocodiles."

“A crocodile under water? Very educational”

Su Ming was very satisfied with the school's facilities and environment. However, there was a problem. Not only were there no students, there were also no teachers.

Although younger children are often selected when selecting orphans, some teenagers who are on the verge of despair are more likely to give up their hearts to the 'savior'.

Don't expect that today's thugs will have wizards who can teach knowledge above elementary school level. You can only select some from workers and cadres first.

And Su Ming also needs a principal to actually manage this place.

Booth is actually pretty good, very eloquent and trustworthy.

But now he is the company's director of publicity and external liaison, and he has enough things to do, and he can't get away from it.

As for the old guys who opened the winery with Su Ming, they were all miserable at first. Don't expect to have a high level of education. Now they are either still working with Gin or working as a factory worker. The little leader has come to an end.

There is no suitable candidate.

Sitting in the back seat of the car, Su Ming, who was already on his way back, was thinking troubledly.

When I think of the principal, I think of the professor. He may be the most famous educator.

Su Ming is absolutely sure that he will be able to work here in the future. However, what Su Ming wants are elite agents and loyal manpower, not a bunch of idiots with Mary's disease.

So Su Ming eliminated him immediately.

The best candidate is actually a thick black guy like Nick Fury, but that guy is really a patriot, and all he wants to be is the spy chief of the SSR.

"Don't go back to the company yet, I'm going to the old winery."

Su Ming said this to Ginjiu.

In fact, Gin also knows that the old distillery has been basically scrapped and is now regarded as a museum of corporate culture. It is better to go to the New York Temple above the old distillery than to go to the old distillery.

He didn't know what his boss was planning to do, but he just had to obey.

In the cold wind, Su Ming got out of the car, pulled on the collar of his coat, and looked at the building in front of him that no one else could see.

"You should go back first, Gin, I think it will take some time here."

After saying that, Su Ming stepped onto the spotless steps, seeming to have suddenly disappeared in the eyes of others.

"So? You came to me just to ask Kamal Taj to move?"

Gu Yi held the tea cup and kept using the tea cup lid to stir the tea leaves.

"Yes, it's a new school. After all, the environment is difficult. There is a large swamp in my school. The freshmen of Kama Taj practice very well there. I also have a crocodile."

Su Ming also held the teacup, watching the various ingredients sinking and floating in the tea soup. When did Gu Yi start drinking tea in a bowl?

"If you are willing to take over as the Supreme Mage now, then everyone will obey your orders." Ancient One said almost explicitly.

"Well the world war is still going on and I want to do more for society."

"Well, in this case, although the crocodile is good, I still have to reject this suggestion. After all, Kama Taj is the core of the protective circle now."

Gu Yi picked up the tea cup and took a sip with a smile, and then let out a sigh of contentment. She watched the snowflakes flying across the window lattice, and the incense burner in the room was emitting green smoke. She enjoyed this peaceful state of mind.

Su Ming also sighed in his heart.

Gu Yi's education level is actually pretty good, he is very powerful, and he has the Time Stone to cover everything.

However, it was impossible for her to become a principal in the secular world. Su Ming just couldn't think of a suitable candidate and hoped that the knowledgeable Supreme Mage would recommend one to her.

Just like she introduced Monaco to Su Ming, Gu Yi actually knew a lot of warriors from the Celestial Dynasty, and the people from Kunlun were just juniors to her.

"But I do have someone I can recommend to you to be your principal. He is well-read and has a kind personality. Not only does his magic far exceed that of ordinary people, but he is also an expert in Kung Fu and martial arts."

Seeing Su Ming's entangled look, Gu Yi recommended a manpower to the successor she liked. In fact, she had already prepared, but she never had a good chance to send him to Su Ming.

And now is a God-given opportunity. As long as that person is sent there, his retirement will be closer.

"Who is it? Have I seen it?" Su Ming didn't remember what other talents Kama Taj had. Could it be Modu? But that guy is too pedantic.

Gu Yi raised a hand, drew a circle of light directly in front of him, and said to the person over there.

"Come here, now meet the person you will assist in the future."

Su Ming rubbed his face when he saw the person coming out of the portal.

"Did you forget to mention that he is also the best cook in your Kama Taj?"

The Ancient One just smiled and raised his hand to make a gesture to close the portal. "Look, I knew Slade would recognize you."

The somewhat thin visitor clasped his fists and saluted without saying much. His body did not look like a mage, but more like a Tibetan herdsman.

"I have met you, Master Hamil. You are the guardian of the Ancient One."

Su Ming looked at the lean librarian with a dumbfounded expression. Why did he feel like he was being plotted by Gu Yi? Are you getting closer to the position of the Supreme Mage?