The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

During the period before the formal competition, Cen Jiexiao ordered Yu Lan to ask Carpenter Zhang to make three new crossbows.

Yu Lan said doubtfully, "Miss, wolf tendons and asbestos are too precious. I'm afraid they're hard to find."

Cen Jiexiao smiled faintly and said, "I have already made arrangements, you just need to make them."

This time, the crossbow is made of extremely precious wolf tendons and asbestos, and the sights are improved to make it more powerful, with a higher range and accuracy.

After getting the newly made and reinforced crossbows, several people began to train day and night.

Yu Lan and Xiao Zhi practiced the use of the crossbow diligently under the guidance of Professor Cen Jiexiao's three-point-one-line technique. After training day after day, the three of them have become archers who never miss a target.

Therefore, the advancement of mechanical technology is indeed the basis for improving productivity. I remember when I was in college, I watched a documentary that said it might take several years to train a sharpshooter, while it only takes ten days or half a month to train an excellent crossbowman. This reminded Cen Jiexiao of the time when her senior brother practiced archery hard. It was really hard.

Over the past month, they have been training almost day and night, and Cen Jiexiao has been working hard all the time to prepare for the election of the principal.

Cen Jiexiao's strictness and meticulousness also made Yu Lan and Xiao Zhi dare not slack off. The tension that lingered in their hearts was unshakable. It was as if they were holding their breath, waiting for the final answer. However, time flew by. After only a few days of adapting to this high-intensity training, the election day had quietly arrived, leaving them with a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

The long-awaited election day has finally arrived.

Nestled among verdant mountains, the academy's main hall towers majestically, a temple of knowledge. In front of the hall lies a broad plaza, paved with smooth bluestone. Towering ancient trees, their lush branches and leaves shading the sky, cast dappled shadows across the square, imbuing it with a remarkable tranquility and peace.

On the eaves of the academy's main hall, the coiled dragon carvings are meticulously detailed, as if soaring in the air, with its tail raised to the sky, like a special symbol in the feudal etiquette, showing the academy's profound historical and cultural heritage.

On the majestic lintel, the glittering golden couplet reveals the wisdom and enthusiasm of ancient scholars. It reads the inspirational motto "The sea of learning is boundless, and hard work is the boat; the mountain of books has a path, and diligence is the way", which encourages every student to study hard and strive for progress.

Inside the main hall, the intricately carved beams and pillars resemble the threads of history, carrying the dreams and aspirations of generations of students, as if recounting the academy's historical changes and glorious achievements. Through the mottled window lattices, one can gaze upon the courtyard, shaded by green trees, blooming flowers, and filled with the fragrance of birdsong—a vibrant scene.

Walking through the corridor framed by wind-carved murals, you come to the main hall in the center. This is an ocean of knowledge and a stage for competition. The surrounding walls are decorated with exquisite murals depicting the stories and legends of ancient sages, which is breathtaking.

In the center of the hall stood several exquisite mahogany tables and chairs, covered with fine silk tablecloths. On the tables were placed some study supplies for the examinees. Inside, sandalwood burned in an incense burner, and a light fragrance filled the air, bringing peace of mind and a sense of well-being.

The scholars and literati were dressed in long gowns with flowing lapels and their Confucian scarves rolled up high. As they talked to each other, the sounds of reading aloud and eloquent debates could be heard from time to time. The sounds echoed in the hall, creating a strong academic atmosphere.

Students, clutching classics, engaged in discussions of world affairs, like dancing cicadas chirping in the summer air. In this atmosphere, all were imbued with the invisible aura of the sages, filled with awe and yearning.

Sister Cen Xiao stood in the crowd, her eyes sharp and determined. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her inner tension.

People were coming and going around, dressed in gorgeous clothes, chatting and laughing, but Sister Cen Xiao didn't feel the slightest bit of excitement. She only felt her heart beating faster and faster, and her palms began to sweat.

"Miss, don't be nervous. You and I both know that we are determined to win!" Sister Yu Lan, who was standing next to her, showed an encouraging smile. She reached out and gently patted Sister Cen Xiao's shoulder, trying to infect Sister Cen Xiao with her calmness.

Sister Cen Xiao tried hard to calm her inner tension, and tried to raise the corners of her mouth and smile at Yu Lan, but the smile seemed a little stiff.

She whispered, "I'm fine, just... just a little nervous."

"Why are you so nervous? Miss, you are the future president of our academy. No matter in terms of knowledge or talent, you are the best in the academy." Xiaozhi said encouragingly, his eyes full of trust in Sister Cen Xiao.

"But..." Sister Cen Xiao wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Yu Lan.

"Don't worry, you can do it today!" Yu Lan said firmly, "We'll wait for you!"

Sister Cen Xiao took a deep breath and nodded. She knew that in this time and space, she had to go all out for survival and for her ideals.

Looking back on this period of time, although the time I spent with Yulan and Xiaozhi was not long, when we were together, they really felt like my family in this time and space.

When the two heard Sister Cen Xiao casually say that she wanted to drink some milk, Yu Lan and Xiao Zhi immediately rushed to Mr. Zhang's house like "hungry dogs hunting for prey" and went to Huo Huo, the heifer that had just given birth.

He staggered back carrying a large, heavy bucket of milk, and asked anxiously and concernedly, "Is it enough? If not, we can get more... No, go get another bucket!"

After hearing this, Sister Cen replied with both gratitude and embarrassment: "That's enough, that's enough! Thank you so much, sisters, for feeding me like a pig. Let's just let Mr. Zhang's heifer go."

For the first time, Sister Cen Xiao experienced the heartless, unguarded, and uncalculating feeling between her and her best friend. It was a wonderful experience.

Several people would miss each other even if they didn't see each other for a day. Maybe it's because the ancients didn't experience as many temptations and deceptions as modern people, so they were so simple and straightforward.

Moreover, many modern people hide their sincerity and kindness deep in their hearts, and everyone has a deep protective wall.