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"Mm-hmm. I'm just exploring the possibilities with you. Teacher, how much do you know about the situation at the branch academy? It seems we'll be setting out in three days." Lan Xuanyu asked.
Tang Zhenhua said gravely, "Actually, in a sense, the main academy's larger role is symbolic. It's the branch academies that truly make outstanding contributions to the federation."
Lan Xuanyu was taken aback, "Why do you say that?"
