My Talent Can Constantly Evolve - Chapter 36

Chapter 36 Director’s Invitation

After Xu Cheng and He Bing left, Yu Xiangrong said, “Lu Heng, your level of talent is pretty good. If you continue to train like this, there’s a chance that you’ll be able to pass the martial arts assessment in around three years.”

Yu Xiangrong observed Lu Heng’s expression as he spoke.

He realized that Lu Heng did not seem particularly happy after hearing what he said, which made him feel a little strange.

Logically speaking, a person of Lu Heng’s age should be very happy to hear that he had a chance at becoming a martial artist, yet Lu Heng had remained so calm.

This meant that Lu Heng was either not interested in becoming a martial artist, or that he had a higher goal.

Yu Xiangrong felt that it was definitely the latter.

He guessed that the results he had achieved during this period of time had probably made Lu Heng proud and complacent, resulting in some rather inflated expectations.

Thinking this, he felt that it was necessary to clearly explain the difficulty of practicing martial arts to Lu Heng so that the latter would stay grounded in his expectations.

“Lu Heng, while the results you have obtained during this period of time aren’t bad, you have to understand that the speed of your improvement is only normal.”

“If a person who got a zero in civil class underwent intensive tutoring, his results would quickly rise to 60 points. However, it would be very, very difficult for him to increase his score beyond that later.”

“It’s the same with martial arts. In the beginning, you’ll improve very quickly. It’s easy to get from F to E to D. However, it’s not easy to get from D to B, or even A.”

“That’s why I said that, if you continue to practice like this, you will only have a chance at becoming a martial artist three years from now.”

After Yu Xiangrong said that, he looked at Lu Heng quietly.

Lu Heng quickly replied, “Thank you for your advice, Director. I will take it to heart.”

Lu Heng was not quite sure how he should respond, so he just pretended to be compliant first.

“Okay.” Yu Xiangrong nodded. Since the other party had humbly accepted his advice, then there was no need to say anything else.

Yu Xiangrong then went straight to the point, “Lu Heng, do you want to join the dojo as an instructor?”

When Lu Heng heard this, he immediately asked, “Director, if I become a dojo instructor, can I be exempted from military service?”

The first thing that came to his mind was that, if he could be exempted from military service, he could stay at home to take care of Xiaoxiao and continue to conceal the fact that Xiaoxiao was paralyzed for a little while longer. “You don’t want to become a soldier?” Yu Xiangrong asked with a smile.

“Yes, I have a younger sister at home,” Lu Heng replied.

Yu Xiangrong nodded and said, “I know. I’ve read your records. Actually, you don’t have to worry about this. Even if you become a soldier, your sister will be sent to a community orphanage. Someone will take care of her there.”

“Anyway, that’s besides the point. Let’s go back to the matter at hand. As long as you join the dojo as an instructor, you won’t have to perform military service.”

“I can even make an exception and hire you in advance.”

Yu Xiangrong had high hopes for Lu Heng. He believed that, given the talent that Lu Heng displayed, he would definitely be able to become a martial artist in the future. It was simply a matter of time.

This was why he was willing to make this offer to persuade Lu Heng to stay with the dojo.

After all, it was really difficult to find such an outstanding talent.

Generally speaking, those who were smart and talented were all treasured by the teachers in the school. These people would never choose to join the dojo as instructors.

The fact that Lu Heng had managed to enter high school was sufficient proof that he was smarter than most people. In addition, his talent in martial arts was outstanding. If this was not a talent, who was?

“Do I have to become an instructor officially before I can be exempted from military service?” Lu Heng asked.

“Of course. We can only file the report and make the request to the higher-ups after you officially become an instructor,” Yu Xiangrong explained.

Lu Heng fell into a state of deep thought. If this was the case, he would not be able to participate in the university entrance examination.

This was because only students could participate in the university entrance examination. Although he had dropped out of school, his status was still that of a student, so he could still be considered eligible.

However, if he was hired by the dojo, then he would lose that status and join the ranks of the employed. Without his student status, he would no longer have the qualifications to participate in the university entrance examination.

Lu Heng was caught in a dilemma.

These two choices were really difficult to choose between. If he chose to become a dojo instructor, he would immediately have a safe and stable job.

However ,If he chose to take the entrance examination for the University of Martial Arts, there was the hope of a more promising future.

The first option provided him with safety and security, but not much else, while the second option held hints of a brighter future, but also required him to take a great risk.

‘My talent might be able to evolve further. Honestly, I’m really unwilling to be an instructor.’

‘Moreover, I still don’t understand the principle behind my talent’s ability to evolve. If I want to truly learn what it is and how it works, I’ll have to go to university. I definitely won’t have access to enough information and resources in the dojo.’

After weighing the pros and cons, Lu Heng finally made up his mind.

He decided to try his best to pass the university entrance examination.

“Director, can you give me some time to think about it?” Lu Heng asked.

Hearing this, Yu Xiangrong secretly thought that Lu Heng was indeed as he predicted; the kid was very ambitious.

Given Lu Heng’s family background, becoming a dojo instructor was already an excellent option. Ordinary people would not have hesitated to jump at the opportunity.

“Of course. You can come to me anytime you want,” Yu Xiangrong said with a smile.

He then added, “If you encounter any difficulties, you can come to me. I will try my best to help you.”

Hearing this, Lu Heng’s mind immediately jolted.

Perhaps he could ask the director for help borrowing martial arts books he needed.

He really did not want to trouble Liu Shiyao. If he owed her more and more favors, he would never be able to repay them in the future.

Moreover, Liu Shiyao might not necessarily help him.

As such, there was no reason to ask for the Director’s assistance.

After all, if he really managed to get into the University of Martial Arts, it would be an extremely glorious thing for the dojo.

“Director, it just so happens that I do have something that I’d like to ask you for help with,” Lu Heng said.

“Oh, tell me about it,” Yu Xiangrong replied with a smile.

“Director, would it be possible for you to help me borrow a set of high school martial arts books?”

Lu Heng gritted his teeth and bravely asked.

After Yu Xiangrong heard the question, he came to a sudden realization. “Lu Heng, I was wondering why you were so hesitant. It turned out that you wanted to go to the University of Martial Arts.”

Yu Xiangrong instantly understood Lu Heng’s intentions behind borrowing high school martial arts books.

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“Not bad, young man, you are very ambitious!”

Yu Xiangrong solemnly patted Lu Heng’s shoulder, and then said, “But I have to remind you that it’s not easy to get into university. Honestly, there’s not much hope of you catching up with the others.”

“Your current three physical examination results are C, D and E respectively, but if you want to get into the university, these three scores must at least be B’s, which is the standard of a prospective martial artist.”

“Moreover, passing these three test categories alone won’t be enough. There are still three more examinations to take in the actual combat examination, and you have to obtain a B grade in each in order to pass.”

“There are so many shortcomings to be made up for. Two months are simply not enough.”

“Perhaps only a genius like Grandmaster Liu could ever dream to catch up to others within such a short period of time.”

After saying this, he looked at Lu Heng solemnly.

Lu Heng said, “Director, I know that it’s difficult, but I still want to give it a try.”

He really wanted to say that he had already tempered all the muscles in his body, which would make the director more inclined to believe him.

However, saying so would implicate Instructor Wu.

After all, the dojo rules clearly stipulated that only those who had cultivated internal strength for one year were eligible to start learning the Qi Gathering cultivation technique.

If he started cultivating it early, then it would imply that Instructor Wu did not manage his students well.

Also, if he told the director about this, the latter would probably have stopped him from continuing to temper his muscles.

From the director’s perspective, he might have succeeded due to pure luck, and luck was not something that could be relied on for continued success.

“Lu Heng, if you insist on taking the exam, I won’t stop you. However, regarding the martial arts books, you might have to think of another way yourself.”

Yu Xiangrong explained, “Now that it’s nearing the university entrance examination season, everyone is busy revising. No one will be willing to lend their books to others at this moment, and I don’t know any teachers who are teaching the graduating martial arts class.”

“You can go to your high school classmates first and see if they have any way of helping you borrow those books.”

“If you really can’t, then come to me again then. I’ll try to figure out something then. How about it?”

Hearing this, Lu Heng could only nod and say, “Thank you, director. I’ll try to think of a way to borrow those books myself.”

Yu Xiangrong patted Lu Heng’s shoulder again and said earnestly, “Go back and think about what I said. In my opinion, it’s best for you to be a dojo instructor here. Don’t be too ambitious.”

“When you fail the university entrance exam, the school will directly hand over your files to the military. It’ll be very difficult for us to intervene then, understand?”

Lu Heng replied, “Thank you for your concern, director. I will consider it carefully.”

“Okay, you can go back first.” Yu Xiangrong nodded.

Lu Heng said goodbye and strode towards the entrance of the physical examination room.

He Bing had been waiting outside, so when he saw Lu Heng come out, he quickly went over to him and asked, “Lu Heng, I just heard from Instructor Xu that the director wanted to ask you to join the dojo as an instructor. Is that true?”

“That’s right.” Lu Heng nodded.

“F*ck, Lu Heng, you’ve got it made!”

He Bing punched Lu Heng on the shoulder and said, “Let’s go and find the instructor and give him a surprise.”