The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

After the fire in one part of the academy was extinguished, the panic among the people calmed down a bit. Cen Jiexiao motioned for silence and said loudly, "Everyone, I'm sure you've all been startled by this sudden 'fire', right?"

There was a commotion among the crowd. Some people patted their chests in fear, some talked in low voices, and some looked at the burnt bookshelf with concern.

Cen Jiexiao smiled slightly and continued, "Actually, this is just a temporary exercise I deliberately arranged."

"Exercise?" A louder exclamation erupted from the crowd, and questioning voices arose one after another.

"Dean Cen, this fire doesn't look like a drill!" A man dressed as a scholar asked loudly, with doubt in his tone.

"Yes, yes, if this is a drill, it would be too realistic!" another scholar echoed.

Cen Jiexiao explained calmly, "Everyone, please be patient. This exercise is to showcase our Zhaoyin Academy's latest research and development—the 'water-sprinkling fire engine'!"

As she spoke, Cen Jiexiao pointed to the peculiarly shaped device in the center of the square. The crowd's eyes followed her direction, and they all showed curious expressions.

"Sprinkling water to put out a fire?" a middle-aged businessman asked doubtfully, "Can this thing really put out a fire?"

Cen Jiexiao answered confidently, "Of course, everyone, please watch carefully!"

She walked over to the "water sprinkler truck" and began to explain how this new device worked: "Once you encounter a fire, first move it near the fire point, then insert a suction pipe into the circular water inlet on the front of the water tank. Then, by continuously pumping on both sides of the lever, water is sucked into the water tank through the pump principle and then sprayed out from the nozzle."

"A manual pump usually has a hole on either side, through which a horizontal rod is inserted. One or two firefighters on each side simultaneously pedal up and down, acting as a piston," Cen Jiexiao explained in detail, pointing to the various components of the "water sprinkler truck." "It draws water in two ways: one is to draw water from a source by inserting a suction pipe, and the other is to first fill the water tank and then manually press the pump to spray it out."

"Its working principle is actually not complicated. The most important thing is that the 'water sprinkler fire truck' is easy to move. Whether it is various businesses or ordinary houses, they can be equipped with one just in case. Especially in this hot summer, it can play an important role in safety and fire prevention!" Cen Jiexiao talked freely, listing the advantages of the "water sprinkler fire truck" one by one.

Cen Jiexiao paused, glanced at the crowd, and said loudly, "Today's exercise is the best proof! I believe everyone has witnessed the powerful power of the 'water sprinkler fire truck' with their own eyes!"

There was a burst of warm applause from the crowd. People expressed their admiration for the "water-spraying fire-fighting train" and felt a sense of admiration for Cen Jiexiao.

"In the future, our Zhaoyin Academy will continue to work hard to bring you more practical equipment! Now, please move to the main venue of the exhibition, where we have prepared tea, snacks, and various performances of the folk art and dance departments." Cen Jiexiao continued to strike while the iron was hot.

"Good!" Thunderous applause and cheers broke out in the crowd, and everyone looked at Cen Jiexiao with eyes full of admiration and worship.

Li Chongguang, lurking in the crowd, had a sullen face and clenched his fists. He had never imagined that Sister Cen had such a trick up her sleeve! He had thought the fire would give her a warning, but it had instead made her the center of attention.

"Cen Jiexiao, the best is yet to come..." Li Chongguang whispered to himself with a meaningful smile on his face. He then walked away, leaving behind only the mess on the ground and a crowd of onlookers who were eager to watch the fun.

After the crowd dispersed, Chen Zigui walked up to Cen Jiexiao, his brows furrowed, as if he wanted to say something but stopped.

"Senior Brother, what's wrong? You don't look happy?" Cen Jiexiao noticed Chen Zigui's expression and asked curiously.

"Sister Cen, what you did today..." Chen Zigui hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but speak, "Although you successfully put out the fire, it was too high-profile. I'm afraid it will cause some unnecessary trouble."

Cen Jiexiao knew what Chen Zigui was worried about. She smiled and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, Senior Brother. I know what's going on. Since Li Chongguang dared to attack me, I won't let him off easily! This incident will only teach him a lesson."

Chen Zigui looked at Cen Jiexiao's confident expression with mixed feelings. He knew that Cen Jiexiao was a woman of strong opinions and abilities, but at the same time, he was also worried that she might show off her talents and bring trouble upon him.

"Sister Cen, I know you have your own ideas, but it's better to be cautious in everything. The forces behind Li Chongguang are powerful, and he is definitely not an ordinary person. You must not underestimate the enemy." Chen Zigui advised earnestly.

"I understand, Senior Brother, I'll pay attention." Cen Jiexiao replied perfunctorily, but she felt a little impatient inside. She knew Chen Zigui meant well, but she was no longer the newcomer who had just arrived. She had her own plans and goals, and she wouldn't give up easily because of a little risk.

Chen Zigui wanted to say something more, but saw Cen Jiexiao had already turned and left. He opened his mouth, but in the end, nothing came out. He knew that no matter what he said, he couldn't change Cen Jiexiao's decision.

Watching Cen Jiexiao's receding figure, Chen Zigui's heart was filled with worry and uneasiness. He had a premonition that a bigger storm was coming, and Cen Jiexiao would be at the center of it...

After passing through a moon-shaped door, the view suddenly opened up to the main exhibition venue. The spacious venue was filled with a dazzling array of exhibits.

"Wow! What is that?" Someone in the crowd exclaimed. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a strangely shaped device placed in the center. Next to it was a wooden sign with three big words "Xuan Ji Nu" written on it.

"What's so special about this mysterious crossbow?" an old man wearing a turban asked curiously.

Cen Jiexiao explained with a smile, "This crossbow is the latest development from the Artisan Department. After improvements, it can fire dozens of rounds in a row. It has a longer range and greater power. With just a little training, it can easily penetrate a wooden board several inches thick."

There was a burst of exclamations from the crowd. Many people gathered around the Xuanji Crossbow and discussed it. Some martial artists even stepped forward to observe it carefully, their eyes full of admiration.

In addition to the Xuanji crossbow, other exhibits also attracted a lot of people's attention.

"There's also the telescopic stretcher, which is easy to carry. If used on the battlefield, it will definitely be able to rescue the wounded in time and reduce casualties!" A man in military uniform said with emotion.

As a retractable stretcher that can rescue the wounded in time, its humanized design attracted many people to stop and watch, most of whom were from medical clinics and military personnel.