The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

"Yu Lan, Xiao Xiao wants to participate in the election for the headmaster. I'll leave her preparations to you." The mother gently instructed the woman who had just prepared tea.

"Madam, you're welcome. I'll take the young lady to the main building later to learn about the competition."

Just as her mother asked Yu Lan to assist with the matter, Cen Jiexiao looked at the beautiful woman carefully - she had fair skin, delicate and well-proportioned features, and her eyes revealed intelligence and agility.

Although I didn't see her smile, I could feel her endless warmth and kindness.

Cen Jiexiao thought to herself that if this girl Yu Lan was placed in her era, with her intelligence, beauty, and slender and well-proportioned figure, she would probably make her fans surge to the sky with joy just by standing in the live broadcast room.

The three of them walked to the main building of the academy. The setting sun outside the window shone on the door sill, and the tassels cast shadows, creating a sense of ancient beauty.

Yu Lan held a calamus fan in her hand and slowly explained the rules of the competition to Cen Jiexiao. Her voice was gentle, like a breeze blowing across the water, creating ripples.

"Miss, this election is unusual and is divided into three parts. The first is literary attainments. You need to demonstrate your talent and knowledge, come up with questions on the spot, and compose poems and lyrics. The second is archery skills. You need to prove your concentration and skills. All arrows must hit the target twenty steps away and the moving target fifteen steps away. Finally, it is the craftsmanship. Show your ingenuity. The Great Zhou Kingdom advocates handicrafts. The things you make must be practical and beautiful. If you can mass-produce them to serve the public, you can also receive a certificate written by Shangshu Geng of the Ministry of Works and silver rewards from the court." Yu Lan explained the content and scoring criteria of each competition in detail, trying to make Cen Jiexiao understand as much as possible.

Yu Lan’s words just now echoed in Cen Jiexiao’s mind, and her heart calmed down.

Facing the upcoming competition, she was nervous and excited, but also felt a little powerless. "Archery and craftsmanship, can I really make a breakthrough in these two areas in a short period of time?" She asked herself hesitantly, frowning.

Yu Lan's voice rang out again, responding to her question: "Miss, this archery and craftsmanship are extraordinary. It is too difficult to master them quickly."

Cen Jiexiao took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Rules are dead, but people are alive. We can't just sit there and wait for death."

"Yu Lan, you are right. Archery and craftsmanship are indeed difficult to master quickly. But I believe we can find a way. There are shortcuts in this world." Cen Jiexiao's tone was full of indomitable spirit and confidence.

Yu Lan smiled slightly, sensing Cen Jiexiao's determination. "I understand the young lady's character. But this matter is extraordinary. Please think twice before acting."

Cen Jiexiao stood up and walked to the window. Her eyes passed through the mottled sunlight and looked at the mountains and rivers in the distance. There was determination and confidence in her eyes.

"If archery doesn't work, then we can change to another tool that can also shoot arrows. In terms of craftsmanship, I can work on design and creativity. There is always a way to go. By the way, Yu Lan, please help me find an experienced old carpenter tomorrow." Cen Jiexiao's voice gradually became firm.

Yu Lan was touched by Cen Jie Xiao's perseverance. She walked over to her and said softly, "Miss, since you are so determined, Yu Lan will do her best. Tomorrow, I will help you find a suitable carpenter."

"By the way, Yu Lan, do you think that if I make some unique and practical innovations in the design, can I stand out in the competition?" There was a thoughtful glint in Cen Jiexiao's eyes.

"That's a good idea, Miss. Innovation always leaves a deep impression on people. As long as we put enough effort into the design and combine practicality and beauty, we will definitely achieve good results in the competition." Yu Lan analyzed seriously.

"Yu Lan, I'll leave this matter to you. I'll give you the blueprints in the next two days. But, don't let anyone else know about it except the three of us. Remember this, Yu Lan."

"I'll follow the young lady's instructions. You've just recovered, so don't overwork yourself." Yu Lan smiled and turned to leave.

Cen Jiexiao once again gazed into the distance, her heart filled with anticipation and longing for the future. "No matter what, I'm going to give it a try. Now that I'm here, what I couldn't achieve before, I'll spend a day, a month, a year achieving here, until the day I disappear."