"It's just for this subject," Lora said.Eric nodded. "A few months back, when we delved into the school catering issue, we caught quite a few culprits. I thought we had them all, but it appears there are two separate groups involved."Let's opt out of using this version of the textbooks. We'll stick with the alternative ones. Before the new semester kicks off, I'll head to King City. Seems like we need a thorough investigation here."Eric bid farewell to Lora and left.Eric and Sylvia then hurried over to King City to meet with some individuals.With the new semester at the holistic medicine college looming, Eric needed to show up. Thus, he seized the chance to address everything in one go.-At the Montgomery residence.Alexander cradled Yvette in his arms, unable to hide his joy. He glared at Sean and said, "Look at you! You're just a year older than Eric, but he already has a daughter! Where's yours?"Sean was rendered speechless. "Dad, haven't I been busy these past few y
How difficult was it to join a prominent family?Take Eric, for example. He was Grace and Julius' son. His ability to get this far with Sylvia was partly due to luck. If he hadn't been skilled in martial arts, possessed an exceptional memory, and hailed from a prestigious background, his marriage to Sylvia would've likely ended within three years. That was inevitable given their differing social circles.It was Eric's talents that piqued Sylvia's interest. As their interactions increased, so did their feelings. These prerequisites were crucial. Joining prominent families wasn't a simple feat, after all."Type? There isn't much variety there. Few families rival ours in wealth nationwide. I'm acquainted with the offspring of these families in King City, and some aspire to marry into ours, but often with ulterior motives."Above all, she must be virtuous! In my view, those who've achieved world championships or wield significant influence in their field are acceptable. At the very lea
Still, the students knew Eric was amazing.The enrollment of the holistic medicine college was not large, so the opening ceremony was held directly in the classroom.After Eric answered a phone call, he sat in his seat.The old holistic physician next to him was still talking incessantly. They were all quite old, but they were still there for the development of holistic medicine.Many medical schools also had holistic medicine programs, but they were still lacking compared to King City University. Even though the holistic medicine college had been established, inheritance was still important.After the old holistic physician finished speaking, he looked at Eric and said, "Hol. Johnson, can you say a few words?"The old holistic physicians acknowledged Eric's superb medical skills, and he served as the college's ultimate asset. With him in its ranks, the institution's prestige eclipsed that of its peers.Eric grinned. "Okay, I'll keep it brief."Holistic medicine is a national t
"Excuse me." Derek stood up and said, "Could you clarify who said that we need a certificate to buy bedding?"The college and the university provided students with bedding. However, students were allowed to purchase their own bedding if they did not like the style or pattern provided. They did not need any certificate to purchase bedding. This reminded Eric and Sylvia of the absurdity of needing a certificate to drink milk. Nowadays, all kinds of certificates were becoming more and more ridiculous.Another student said, "I heard that students from other colleges have to pay before using the free bedding."This statement itself was contradictory. If it was free bedding, why did they have to pay?He continued, "We can purchase bedding on our own, but after buying it, we have to take it to a department for evaluation. Only after it's approved can we use it!"Eric was rendered speechless. "Is there really such a thing?" He felt frustrated yet somewhat relieved. More and more peopl
Eric was dumbfounded. He had assumed they would at least need to open the bedding to inspect it or maybe take some measurements. He did not expect they would just simply stamp two sheets of paper and that was it. Regaining his composure, he said coldly, "You could have just asked for 60 dollars from us directly. Why bother with the pretense of stamping two seals?"The only word Eric could think of was "corruption".After years of diligent study, their students finally secured spots at the country's top university. However, upon arrival, the first demand they faced was to pay 60 dollars for seemingly no valid reason. It felt like outright robbery.The man extinguished his cigarette and fixed his gaze on Eric. "Sir, what nonsense are you spouting? This requirement is clearly outlined in our rules. Without rules, there can be no order! You've journeyed all the way to King City University, yet you can't even afford 60 dollars? If you lack the funds, why bother coming to university in
"Hol. Johnson!" Homer hurried over to Eric. The holistic medicine college's professors were particularly intimidating, but he knew that the real threat was this young man standing before him.When the college was first established, King City University intended to make it the flagship of traditional culture and use it to promote holistic medicine. However, they were warned not to interfere with the college, or else they would be replaced.Eric remained calm and said, "Today is the opening ceremony of the holistic medicine college. I heard from my students that they were told that if they want to buy bedding, they need to take it for evaluation. How could such a preposterous thing happen at the prestigious King City University?"Homer had initially planned to argue, but it now seemed that arguing would likely be futile. Eric paid little attention to Homer's reaction and turned to Sylvia. "Sylvia, show the video you just took to the dean."Upon seeing the contents of the video, H
Homer snorted coldly and ordered, "Gabriel, send someone to investigate this matter immediately! If nobody dares to speak up, then we'll trace it back to the source!"Everyone stays here. You're not allowed to touch your phones, and absolutely no answering or making calls! I want to see who's got the guts to do such a thing!" He understood that this was his sole escape route. Even though the holistic medicine college had fewer students, they remained fiercely loyal to each other. In the past, accepting an apprentice required significant effort, but now the college boasted a substantial student body.The new students were astounded. Their seniors had warned them about the college's prowess, with its professors capable of addressing any challenge. Initially doubtful, they were now thoroughly surprised to discover that the rumors were indeed accurate."A few days ago, a senior said that these professors are the most formidable figures we'll ever come into contact with in our lives. I
The Combat Department had already noticed the issue with the textbooks and had begun secretly investigating it.Upon receiving Eric's call, they immediately rushed to King City University. Eric sat in his chair and said indifferently, "It seems that the problem you're involved in goes beyond just the bedding. How dare you target our next generation?! I'll put it straight. I don't care who you are! Anyone who dares to harm them will face my wrath!"Eric had meticulously analyzed the situation from various perspectives.Firstly, he delved into the parents' viewpoint. When the school or its associates exploited their children for financial gain, what recourse did the parents possess?They felt obligated to suffer in silence for their children's sake. Speaking up could potentially harm their children's welfare at school. They couldn't afford to gamble with their children's futures, thus opting to spend money to address the problem on behalf of their children. Regrettably, this mere