11. MARA University (3)

"How it taste sir?" kim jong jin ask

"... good"

"Thank goodness. I'm glad it matches your taste palette. I heard you've awaken sir?"

"yes"

"Ah! It seems like the chairman's preparing you for succession in earnest."

Kim jong jin praised su young highly. Putting that aside, his skill in management was quite the feat. Under his leadership, MARA University veered off the path to prosperity that it garnered much attention around the world.

'When I searched him up on social media, it was only praises.'

Even kim jong jin's profile picture resembled that of a friendly-next-door-neighbor. Some rumors circulated in the internet forum that after his presidential term in the university ended, he planned to enter politics.

su young and jong jin talked for a while.

It was mostly high praises passed around here in there, but time passed by relatively well. Perhaps this was the true reason su young preferred to keep those who praised him often by his side. It elevated his ego, though too much flatter would ruin his mood.

He did not want to continue the talk any further. He stood up from his seat and said, "I'll be taking my leave."

Jong jin nodded and bowed. "I apologize for taking your time like this. I would give you a tour personally but…"

"It's fine," su young raised his hand and continued, "You're a busy person. I can't take your time away like that."

Jong jin wore a disappointed face towards the very end. If su young allowed him to, he'd have followed him to the ends of the earth. It was understandable. A few simple words from him would gain Jong jin massive profits and benefits.

Jong jin offered to escort Su young outside and prepare him a helicopter, but he declined. The main building in the lecture room was close enough to walk and Irene was here. She knew the location well.

***

"They say that President Kim Jong jin received a political seat offering not long ago," Irene said.

"I see. He's doing well for himself. He has much ambition and greed."

"I don't think you should be saying that, young master…"

su young chuckled softly. "You're right."

Irene frightened him at first when he remembered what will happen in later chapter, but now, he was most comfortable around her presence.

She guided Su young to the lecture as they walked side by side. The bodyguards did not bother their privacy and lagged far behind.

"Is… is that Kim su young?"

"Wow… that's crazy…"

"Oh my god!"

Only

Though they did not come close, many onlookers stared at the kim su young from afar. Many immediately flashed a photo and uploaded it on the internet forum and social networks.

「Kim JJ: Omg!! kim su young is in our school!! He's godlike lol and even more awesome IRL! Should I go and bow to him? He may hire me as his cleaner ٩(˘◡˘)۶ lmaooooo!!」

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「Kim Haksik: There was even a helicopter. The main road to the school had been blocked as well…」

「David Lee: I even saw the president run out to greet him like a dog! ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)」

「Ray44: I heard he tossed a big fat cash bonus to the employees and left. The amount was so huge that everyone decided to go on an overseas holiday!」

「Barking Dog: I want to be Mr. suyoung's pet dog! I bet the dog food would be much better than what I eat. He's so rich that he called Mansour a petty beggar…」

It was no exaggeration to call kim suyoung a celebrity among celebrities. There was no one that did not know of his name. The only one befitting of the title 'Crown Prince' was kim su young himself.

Inside the V Group's Future Strategic Burea, the staff monitored kim suyoung's movements in real-time and quickly deleted everything that could damage his image negatively.

As there were many staff members present and advanced programs at hand, they were able to manipulate public opinions and thoughts. The press media were already on Suyoung's side. Having the media portray Suyoung as a decent man with many eccentric behaviors helped stabilize his image. Even the top blogging sites supported Suyoung.

Suyoung entered the building where the lecture room was. There was no need to mention the stunning grandness of the architecture.

"Then I shall quietly keep guard, young master."

Irene erased her presence and hid from plain sight.

Though she stood right next to him, none would be able to notice her presence unless the person was a Awaken.

As the class was currently in the middle of a break, Suyoung was able to enter the class quietly. The class was a three-hour-long session and half had long passed.

Suyoung looked at the lecture room. It was colossal and was similar to the size of a concert hall. To make sure it was the optimal environment to study at, the best systems were arranged. Even the tech kept the temperature and humidity at just the right perfect range. Suyoung would feel comfortable sleeping in the lecture room with only a blanket.

'Wow… I'm amazed…'

There was a tablet placed in each seating area. Anyone was able to use it and the material for the lecture was already programmed in the tablet. There was no need to bring a book.

That the tablet had no self-locking feature proved the wealth of the students and the university.

Suyoung sat at the corner in the back where he was least likely to be noticed… but… it was futile and impossible. The moment he stepped foot inside the room, all gazes turned towards him.

At that moment, the professor entered the lecture room. He had gone to the office pantry first and grabbed a cup of coffee before returning. After noticing the eerily quiet air, he followed the gazes of his students and towards… Kim suyoung.

"(ಥ﹏ಥ)…Pfft!!"

The professor coughed and spat out his coffee.

The lecture room was quiet… too quiet.

Soon after, the professor continued his lesson with quivering voice. He was extremely nervous. One word from Suyoung would mean his doom. He'd be fired and his entire family's lives would be put at stake.

He was usually not a man to forgive and excuse tardiness even if the student was a celebrity, but it was suyoung… he had too much power in his grasp. The professor dared not chastise him.

'…I guess it'll be difficult for me to live a normal university life.'

Suyoung sighed. There was not much he could do. After all, he had many things he needed to prepare for to avoid his death in the future. Actively participating as a student in the university was not viable for him at present.

He thought it courteous at least to show his face in class every now and then, but he had no idea that it'd cause the people around him too much trouble and anxiety.

Though putting that aside, the lecture was interesting, to say the least.

He understood the professor's explanation of synergy between ancient martial arts and contemporary talents with abilities. It stood at logic fact. The talents of this world looked like they came out of a martial novel.

It interested Suyoung.

However, each time Suyoung looked at the professor, he choked on his words nervously.

Suyoung felt sorry for him.

Though there was still some time left in the lecture, the professor tried to end the class as quickly as he possibly can. The students applauded the professor's brevity to be able to withstand Suyoung's pressure. He'd usually extend classes beyond its usual time due to his passion in regards to the subject, but today, he was out of it.

Only

"༼ಢ_ಢ༽… If-if there's no question… then today's lesson will end…"

"Professor, excuse me."

At that moment, a student raised her hand and asked a question.

Suyoung turned his head slightly and caught a glimpse of her face.

She was beautiful; she was of the same kindred as Irene.

She had long hair and glasses that covered her beauty. One only needed a simple glimpse to notice her elegant beauty.

Suyoung knew that character like her with that appearance played an important part in the plot.

This was true for female characters. The female student was no different. Her face screamed of high importance no matter how he looked at her.