The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

"Sister? Is she unwell? How long has it been? Is it serious?" Cen Jiexiao asked with concern.

"Well, she's been sickly since she was a child and often needs care," Wen Kuan whispered. "I'm really worried about her."

"Then you can rest assured, Brother Wenkuan," Cen Jiexiao said, patting her chest. "I'll take good care of your sister. Our academy is large, with plenty of rooms. My mother is a kindhearted person and will definitely take good care of her."

"This...this isn't a good idea, is it?" Wen Kuan hesitated for a moment and said, "The academy is a place for study. How can we bring someone to stay overnight? Besides, she's still a girl, and with so many men in the academy, it would definitely be inconvenient."

"Alas, Brother Wenkuan, this is something you don't know," Cen Jiexiao said with a smile. "Our academy has a dedicated women's dormitory area and bathhouse. Also, doctors from Puji Hall come to the academy every two weeks for physical examinations and routine consultations. Perhaps it would be more convenient for your sister to come to the academy than to go home. Don't you know that we have as many as 150 female students?"

"Is it true, Dean Cen, that Zhaoyin Academy is willing to accept female students?" Wen Kuan looked surprised.

"Brother Wenkuan, Brother Wenkuan, I am so ignorant. Zhaoyin Academy has implemented a new policy not long ago, opening up studies to girls from ordinary families, providing free school uniforms, and waiving tuition. Ahem, Brother Wenkuan, can you guess who launched this new policy?" When she said this, the words "smug and confident" were almost written on Cen Jiexiao's face.

"Please give me some advice, President Cen. I don't know anything." After Wen Kuan learned about the academy's new reform policy, he seemed like a different person and appeared so respectful for the first time.

"It's far away, it's right in front of us, everything is done by this dean." At this moment, Cen Jiexiao could only be described in one sentence: Damn it, she was pretending.

As soon as he finished speaking, the mighty and strong Wen Kuan knelt down in front of Cen Jiexiao.

"President Cen, I was blind and didn't realize that President Cen was such a broad-minded and kind person. I have been disrespectful to you before. I hope you will forgive me."

Wen Kuan's action really confused Cen Jiexiao.

Sister Cen Xiao hurried forward to help Wen Kuan up, and said with relief: "Brother Wen Kuan, you are a chivalrous man. A man's knees are made of gold, and he can only kneel to heaven, earth, and his parents. Don't worry, your sister is here, and I will definitely treat her like one of my own family."

"Well... okay, then I'll trouble you." Wen Kuan hesitated for a while and finally agreed.

"Okay, it's settled." Cen Jiexiao said with a smile, "When your sister comes, let me know and I'll send someone to pick her up. Or, I'll go visit her in person, bringing gifts."

"I am grateful for your kindness, Dean Cen. From now on, the affairs of the academy will be my, Wen Kuan's, business. I will follow Dean Cen's lead." Wen Kuan nodded, his heart filled with gratitude for Cen Jiexiao's enthusiasm and benevolent behavior.

Wen Kuan thought to himself: Dean Cen is such a rare good person. Her good deeds have helped countless families.

"Brother Wenkuan, you should go back and rest for two days. I will go to Hejia Town to pay you a visit after I finish my official business these two days."

"Okay, Dean Cen, see you in a few days."

"Okay, Teacher Wenkuan, see you in a few days."

It was the first time Wen Kuan heard someone address him that way, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He had never imagined that one day he would become a teacher at Zhaoyin Academy, and he couldn't help but smile at the thought.

After Wen Kuan returned home, he couldn't wait to tell his sister Aqin about the academy. He vividly described Cen Jiexiao's warm invitation and the fragrance of books in the academy. Aqin listened quietly, and a long-lost smile appeared on her face.

"Aqin, are you happy? You will be able to study in the academy in the future, and live in a special girls' dormitory and study with other girls. How great is that!" Wen Kuan said excitedly.

Ah Qin nodded, but tears welled up in her eyes. She hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Brother, I... I'm really happy, but I... I..."

Wen Kuan thought his sister was worried about tuition, so he quickly said, "Don't worry, the academy is free and provides uniforms. Just focus on studying hard. Dean Cen is a very kind person. Of all the academies in the country, only Dean Cen truly cares about students like you."

Aqin shook her head, sniffed, and finally couldn't help crying.

Wen Kuan panicked and asked quickly, "Aqin, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Ah Qin sobbed and spoke intermittently, "Brother, I... I have loved craftsmanship and machinery, and carving molds since I was a child, but all the money our family had was spent on my medical treatment and medicine. Now that my brother has become a teacher at Zhaoyin Academy, I can finally realize my wish..."

Wen Kuan then understood his sister's excitement. It turned out that Aqin had always wanted to learn the craftsmanship, but had no chance.

"Aqin, don't worry. The academy has a craftsman department. You can go and study there. You can become a real craftsman in the future!" Wen Kuan said with a smile, "You must study hard and don't let Dean Cen down!"

Aqin burst into laughter and nodded vigorously. She wiped away her tears and looked at her brother, her eyes full of gratitude and longing.

"By the way, Aqin, Dean Cen said he would come to see you in two days and brought you a gift."

"Gift? What gift?" Aqin asked curiously, with anticipation in his eyes.

"How would I know? Dean Cen said he would give you a surprise." Wen Kuan smiled mysteriously.

"Really? Dean Cen is such a nice person!" Aqin clapped her hands happily, as if she had already seen what the gift would look like.

"Of course, how could I lie to you?" Wen Kuan scratched Aqin's nose lovingly. "Well, you must be hungry. I'll make you some porridge."

"Okay, thank you, big brother!" Aqin lay down obediently, but her heart was beating like a little rabbit. She was looking forward to Dean Cen's visit, but also a little nervous.

Two days later, Cen Jiexiao arrived with Xiaozhi as promised. She was wearing a simple green long dress, and her long black hair was tied up with only a wooden hairpin. She looked fresh and refined, with extraordinary temperament.

"Is Teacher Wenkuan at home?" Cen Jiexiao asked with a smile while standing at the gate of the courtyard.

"Dean Cen, you are here! Please come in, please come in!" Wen Kuan heard the voice and hurried out of the house, warmly inviting Cen Jiexiao into the yard.

"President Cen, this is my sister, Aqin." Wen Kuan pulled Aqin out from behind the door. "Aqin, come and meet President Cen."

Ah Qin was a little shy, lowered her head, and said timidly: "Hello, Dean Cen... Dean Cen..."

"Oh, this is Aqin, right? She's so pretty!" Cen Jiexiao took Aqin's hand and looked at her carefully. "She has such beautiful eyes, so bright and clear, just like the stars in the sky."

Aqin's face turned red like a ripe apple. She lowered her head and dared not speak.

"Aqin, don't be afraid. Dean Cen is a very nice person." Wen Kuan said with a smile, "Dean Cen came here this time and brought you a gift!"

"Thank you, Dean." Aqin raised her head and looked at Cen Jiexiao curiously.

Xiaozhi handed an exquisite food box to Aqin and said with a smile, "Come, Miss Aqin, open it and see if you like it."

Aqin hesitated for a moment, reached out to take the lunch box, and slowly opened it.

"What is this? It's so beautiful and delicate, and it smells so fragrant." After seeing it, Aqin looked excited and happy.

"Aqin, this is the birthday cake the dean made specially for you. The dean learned from your eldest brother that your birthday was not long ago. Although he missed your birthday, he still made you a birthday cake so that you can celebrate your birthday together." Xiaozhi explained with a smile.

"Birthday...cake!" Wen Kuan and Aqin exclaimed in surprise at the same time!