Chapter II: The Position of Public Opinion
Zheng Qing's impression of Shi Yuan still stayed on the little monk sitting next to him on the special plane to enter the school, and the rather interesting conversation in the Jota restaurant.
Although the Knights of Sins signed the name of the little monk when they were established, it was more because according to the regulations of the First University, the establishment of a new society required all the characteristics of the four colleges, so they had to find a suitable 'agent' in the Atlas Academy.
It's been almost a month since the establishment of the Knights, and the Sin Hunting Team has even ended its debut, but it is the first time that the little monk has officially participated in this small collective meeting.
"Welcome, welcome!" Fat Xin opened his arms and shouted in an exaggerated tone, "Warmly welcome Master Shi's presence and guidance...... I didn't prepare a vegetarian meal in advance, and the hospitality was not good, please bear with me!"
"Nan Wu Amitabha Buddha ......" Shi Yuan was a little caught off guard, stunned, and then bowed, pronounced a Buddha name, and said vaguely: "Don't dare, don't dare, the little monk is dull, please give me more advice." ”
The fat man's outstretched arm met the little monk's 'hand knife', and he couldn't advance or retreat, and finally laughed dryly, pushed his arm back, and hugged the back of his head: "...... Is there anything important today? You don't usually attend our meetings. ”
It's not very little, it's not at all. Zheng Qing muttered in his heart, and also looked at Shi Yuan curiously. He was also intrigued by the question that the fat man asked.
"Amitabha, the little monk is also a little confused. Shi Yuan touched the Buddha beads hanging around his neck, turned his head to look at Xiao Xiao, and added, "It was Xiao who asked me to come over." ”
"Doctor?" The others' eyes suddenly turned to Xiao Xiao, and there was surprise in their eyes.
Xiao Xiao did not immediately respond to these doubts.
He didn't even glance at a few guests, which was a bit rude.
At this moment, he crossed his hands, propped his chin, and was staring blankly at the distance, his eyes were not focused, as if he was thinking about something. Perhaps sensing the confused atmosphere around him, he withdrew his gaze slightly, lazily opened the heavy black notebook in front of him, and shouted: "Since everyone is here, let's start......"
"Calling you today, there are three things. ”
"The first is a ...... about the recent rumors"
Speaking of this, Xiao Xiao paused, sat up slightly straighter, and looked around. As far as the eye could see, everyone carefully avoided Zheng Qing's figure and exchanged meaningful glances with each other.
"As we all know, there have been countless strange remarks in class, in the hospital, and outside the hospital recently. For example, our hunting team carried a powerful 'demon luring potion' prohibited by the rules, for example, our hunters contracted powerful magical beasts as helpers in advance, and for example, Lao Yao ignored the rules and favored the people of his own academy, and so on...... Even the previous rulings that the hunting team helped us train were dug up and trumpeted. ”
"To be honest, it feels terrible. ”
"Here, I need to emphasize that we ourselves have a clear conscience. We didn't use any dishonorable means in this game, nor did we do anything morally unethical - but as I told Brother Qing before, sometimes, there are things that can be solved by not running away. ”
"If we don't occupy the position of public opinion, those rumors will occupy it. We don't do it, no one does it for us. Therefore, these rumors must be eliminated by our own organizational strength...... If you don't destroy them, they won't disappear. It's the same as sweeping the floor, the broom can't be reached, and the dust won't run off on its own as usual. ”
"But, I remember, when school started, didn't Arthur Ness also toss around a bunch of rumors? Xin Fatzi immediately put forward his opinion.
"The premise is different, and the offensive and defensive trends are also different. Xiao Xiao lifted his glasses and explained: "Arthur Ness's incident, he didn't smear us, but tried to 'kill' us...... It doesn't matter much whether we explain it or not. ”
"Now it's different. ”
"We have been enrolled for two months and the mid-term assessment is coming to an end. It would be a great loss if some professors felt bad about us because of such rumors and lowered our ratings. ”
"What's more, we were just entering school, and we didn't know each other well, so even if we wanted to explain, we didn't know how to justify it...... Now, the fat man works in the school newspaper, and Brother Qing is more familiar with the wandering wizard. Whether it is a formal public opinion position or a remote place for rumors to spread, we have some channels so that our eyes will not be dark. ”
The fat man smiled when he said this.
"Well said, well said. He stuffed the remaining beef jerky in his arms back into his watch, and then said with his fingers in a serious voice: "I was preparing the manuscript a few days ago, as long as you give me some advice, Doctor, it will be fine...... Maybe you can even mix up a commentator's article!"
"What about you?" Xiao Xiao kicked Zheng Qing.
Zheng Qing snapped on the table, didn't lift his head, but still took out a card from his arms and stuffed it: "This is the gold card of wandering...... If there is any problem, you can negotiate with the old man yourself. He only recognizes money and not people. ”
"But this card is named. Xiao Xiao picked up the card with two fingers, tilted his head to look at it, and finally shook his head and threw it back to Zheng Qing: "You still need to do this matter...... Remember, you are the head of the club. ”
Hearing this, Zheng Qing sighed silently.
"So, let's talk about the second thing. ”
"Today is the Wednesday of the 10th week, and the next week, which is the Wednesday of the 11th week, is the Lunar New Year. We're going to visit Dylan at the school hospital before the next Metaverse...... I hope you remember that poor lad. ”
Zheng Qing still has an impression of this matter.
Because of the influence of bloodline, the Xia Yuan Festival has a particularly serious impact on the sublunar creatures of the mixed race. So Dylan was admitted to the safety ward early as required by the school to avoid unnecessary trouble outside - because of this, the original plan to put him on the field as a hunter was also gone, and it was replaced by a blue.
Of course, Blue did a great job.
"Then let's go on the weekend!" Zhang Jixin immediately spoke up and suggested, "We can take time to go to the pedestrian street and buy him a gift." ”
"Not on weekends. Xiao Xiao immediately denied: "Sunday is not an auspicious day for the zodiac, and the result of divination is to avoid traveling and visiting friends, and it is advisable to bury and pray for blessings...... On Saturday, many of us still have work arranged by the school committee. ”
He bites the word 'many' very clearly.
The others looked at each other and didn't let out a few dry laughs.
Zhang Jixin muttered in a low voice: "Then you say, when will we go." ”
"Tomorrow, Thursday. Xiao Xiao said quickly, obviously having made a plan: "According to the yellow calendar, it is advisable to travel tomorrow, and avoid burial...... And tomorrow is the beginning of winter, we can visit him in the school hospital after class and bring him some dumplings by the way. ”