Some students began to applaud. Although Zhou Yi's choices were quite difficult for them, at least a new path had appeared before their eyes. This path might be rugged, but it could potentially lead them to the peak.
Not everyone accepted Zhou Yi's words. As Zhou Yi finished his lecture and stepped off the stage, Ororo had already grabbed him, and was speaking to him in a tone full of complaints.
"Yi, how can you teach these children like this? Doing so could very well lead them to a dangerous profession."
"Ororo, nothing in this world is absolutely safe. Can you really protect these children by keeping them in the Academy? It's just a bigger prison for them. They need to experience the outside world, even to be accepted by it."
In a way, Zhou Yi also hoped that Mutants could become a positive force, rather than the current, wretched, and discriminated-against outcasts. This wasn't just for Xiaruisi, but also for Ororo and the others. They needed an identity they could live with in the sun, an identity accepted by the world.
"But do you know what they'll face if they do as you say?" Ororo wasn't so easily convinced. "The superheroes you mentioned don't just fight human criminals; they also deal with those terrifying monsters. Don't you watch the news? Do you think these children can handle that kind of thing?"
"Ororo, you're worrying too much." Zhou Yi put his hand on Ororo's shoulder, soothing her unease. "It's not as difficult as you think. I can arrange some simple trials for them. You know, I have some influence in the city's police department and fire department, and some of your students can help them. With a little maneuvering, it's not difficult to get a good start."
"That's a good idea, Ororo. I think we can try it." Jean Grey chose to support Zhou Yi's idea after understanding his meaning. She saw clearly that with a real financial tycoon supporting them, it would indeed be easy for them to get a good start, and with Zhou Yi's protection in the future, this endeavor could be said to be bright.
In short, this was something that only benefited Mutants, with no downsides. There was really no reason to let such a plan be shelved because of a little worry.
"Although I don't like this bastard, he does have a point. You're too closed off, and that's not a good thing," Logan chimed in with his opinion, biting on a Cohiba. He didn't like Zhou Yi, but that didn't let him impose his emotions on the matter at hand. His long years of experience had taught him that what Zhou Yi said was indeed a way to improve the status of Mutants.
"Alright, alright. If we're really going to do this, can we first carefully formulate a plan?" Ororo seemed a bit indecisive; she loved the Mutant family too much. To the point where she couldn't bear to see anyone hurt. Making her choose in this matter was really making things difficult for her.
Hugging her shoulders from behind, kissing her ear to soothe her inner anxieties, Zhou Yi whispered comforting words to her.
"It will be okay, Ororo, I will help you. Don't you always hope that you can live a truly normal life?"
"I hope everything is as you say; that would be great!"
Sighing deeply, Ororo reluctantly set aside her emotions. She held Zhou Yi's arm in return, as if praying and comforting herself.
Pulling Ororo closer, Zhou Yi used his sturdy chest to tell Ororo his determination. Ororo patted his arm and turned around, giving him a grateful smile.
"I've already spoken with the Professor, and I agree with your plan. But we need a teacher to accompany you to ease our minds."
"As long as Scott isn't around, everything will be fine," Zhou Yi stated clearly. Everyone knew Scott had issues with him; he naturally didn't want such a person showing up and making things unpleasant.
Ororo gave him a playful glare, speaking with annoyance.
"I still don't understand why you and Scott can't get along. Don't worry, we've already discussed it. Jean and I will go with you. And Logan will join us as well."
"You're both very welcome to our Christmas gathering. But..." Zhou Yi turned to Logan, who looked displeased. "Buddy, are you just hitching a ride home?"
"Hmph!" Logan expressed his feelings in the most direct way. "I'm just not comfortable with Rogue and the others being with a despicable guy like you."
"Alright, Mr. Bodyguard. Just so you know, I won't be paying you a salary or anything."
Logan responded with a snort. Ororo and Jean Grey were already used to Zhou Yi's infuriating tone. His gentle demeanor only appeared when dealing with women and minors; towards most men, he always maintained this casual, nonchalant attitude.
With Ororo and the others' agreement, Xiaruisi quickly resolved the remaining issues. Zhou Yi had just lit a cigarette, not yet taking a drag. She then appeared before Zhou Yi, dragging a couple of large bags and pulling her two best friends along with her. And it was that Bing sound, right in front of him.
"Big bro, you're amazing. I didn't know you had this ability. I'm telling you, you really shouldn't be selling arms. You should be running for president," Xiaruisi babbled on as soon as she appeared. Apparently, Zhou Yi's performance had made her incredibly proud. This was the significance of a god-like older brother to his younger sister, giving her something to brag about at any moment.
"You're overthinking it, Xiaruisi. If I were to run for president, you probably wouldn't get so much pocket money."
"Then forget it, this is fine," the fickle sister easily overturned her previous idea for her own sake. She called out to her brother as she helped her good friends stuff luggage into the car.
"Hey! Big bro, what are you waiting for? We're ready. I can't wait to fly to France. This is the first time I've been so far away!"
"No need to be so anxious. You and your friends can play some games in the car for a while," Zhou Yi said with a wicked smile, taking a puff of his cigarette and exhaling the smoke beautifully. "It's not just you guys who are going with us this time."
"You didn't invite Ororo, did you?" Xiaruisi asked warily. A trip with Ororo wasn't what she wanted; Ororo's caution was a nightmare for her.
"There's more than that!" Zhou Yi said, already opening the car door. He had already seen Ororo and the others carrying their luggage.
"I really didn't expect to spend Christmas in France with you all. It's rare for me to not spend the holiday at the Academy these days," Ororo said with a touch of emotion as Zhou Yi took her luggage.
"Don't worry, you won't be the most surprised one!" Zhou Yi laughed, taking Jean's luggage as well, and voiced his own thoughts. "I guarantee my mother will be the most shocked. She still doesn't know about our relationship!"
Hearing this, Jean Grey's expression flickered uncomfortably, and Ororo exclaimed in surprise.
"You're not planning to tell Ms. Zhou Lan now, are you? Oh my god, I'm not ready for this!"
"You still have time to prepare! Don't say I didn't warn you!" After putting down the luggage, Zhou Yi turned to face Logan and another young girl.
"I remember you, the girl who asked me a question. Can you tell me your name?" Ignoring Logan's warning look, Zhou Yi walked past him and spoke to the young girl behind him, who was wrapped up tightly.
"My name is Mary, sir." The Mutant named Mary cautiously avoided contact with Zhou Yi and said in a low voice. "You can call me Rogue."
"Alright, Rogue. You can stay with my sister and your teachers and classmates. Although Xiaruisi is mischievous, believe me, she's not difficult to get along with." Patting her head, Zhou Yi felt the power to absorb abilities that the professor had mentioned and gave a confident smile. "Someone has already told me about your ability. Don't worry. It's a problem that can be solved. And it won't take too long."
After saying that, Zhou Yi immediately changed his expression and said to Logan.
"As for you, buddy. Come sit up front with me. I don't trust my sister being alone with you."
Once everything was ready, and even Logan was sitting in the passenger seat with a disgruntled look, this strange team finally set off.
The extended custom Bentley had perfect confidentiality, which was even more obvious when Xiaruisi and the others closed the window between the back seat and the driver's seat. Although they could still hear the girls making a fuss at first, now there was only the breathing of a burly man lingering in their ears. Especially since this burly man was also puffing on a poor-quality cigar.
Unable to stand the smell of this poor-quality cigar, Zhou Yi opened the storage compartment beside him and threw a small box at Logan.
"Stop emitting poison gas, buddy. That thing you're smoking is killing me."
Logan was about to lose his temper, but he sniffed a few times and still opened the box on him. Inside the box were exquisitely packaged cigars.
"Cohiba's 40th Anniversary Edition. Believe me, even a guy like me who doesn't like cigars will like its taste."
He took out a Cohiba, and sniffed it deeply in front of his nose. Logan immediately extinguished the one in his mouth on his palm, and solemnly put the Cohiba in his mouth. Soon, he began to puff out smoke contentedly. For a Cohiba enthusiast to refuse this thing was more difficult than taking his life.
Seeing Logan take two puffs and then extinguish the cigarette butt with a reluctant look. He carefully put the rest of the thing into his pocket. Zhou Yi said helplessly.
"Forget it, mate. Don't be like that, the whole box is yours. But there's only this much, and I only got this box here."
"That's because you don't understand the beauty of Cohibas." Logan grunted, making it really difficult for him to give Zhou Yi a good look, but for the sake of the Cohibas, he still did so. "This legendary fine product is worth exchanging for your entire fortune, and not many people can wait for the next anniversary. Damn it, one costs a few hundred dollars, and only you big shots can afford it."
Perhaps it was the effect of the Cohibas, the awkward situation between the two people had improved. Although Logan still had a sour face, he had begun to take the initiative to communicate with Zhou Yi.
"Is it true that you can solve Rogue's problem?"
"If it's to completely eliminate her ability and make her an ordinary person. I'm sorry, I can't do it. But if it's to allow her to touch others, this is not difficult for me!"
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