In the middle of their conversation, they were interrupted by the waiter.
"Well, the starter is here, lets eat first. I will keep explaining."
After having a few bites, J B offered a few additional explanation.
"Well, the teacher said for the past few decades she has been raising many experts. She is too powerful and is not allowed to interfere with the world directly. So she is creating experts who will help the world evolve in prosperous direction without disturbing the balance. She choses potential candidates and offers them a choice. She never forces or harms anyone. In exchange, we are supposed to carry out some tasks after our graduation."
"What kind of tasks?" Shuyuan asked.
"Well, its different for everyone. Some play major roles and are in the public view, while some play supporting roles from the shadows. There are certain rules that we have to follow. For example, we can't kill innocent people, can't force them. We can't use our power, knowledge or authority. In fact we are obligated to help and protect innocents and victims."
"Many of freedom fighters, honest politicians, military generals, businessmen, people from the entertainment industry… basically many successful people from all walks of life are teacher's students. Some of the names I know of are Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Narendra Modi, Bruce Lee, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi. There are many more. Too many to count actually. Even our honoured retired War General is one."
"So she is a 100 year old grandma?" Wanrui asked.
"Well is indeed a Grandma or even a Great Grandma. As for her age I can't be sure. She may be a 100 years old or 200 or 500. Only she knows! She is a legendary martial artist and her cultivation is very high. She doesn't look like a Grandma at all."
"Then what does she look like?" Wanrui asked.
J B chuckled and asked, "Is that really the important question given the circumstances?"
"It is important. As you say we can't meet her now, so I want to at least know about her." Wanrui replied.
"I understand. Well, she looks like a 20 year old extremely beautiful young lady."
"Extremely beautiful? Like top celebrities and stars?" Wanrui continued to inquire.
"Well, no. They can't even compare. I don't know how to describe. A fairy, an angel, a goddess? I am not sure. Anyone regardless of their gender and orientation will be moved by her beauty"
Wanrui sighed.
"Hey, silly girl. Are you really jealous of the Grandma?
"What if you fall for her?" asked Wanrui.
"Hey, do you want me to die? Such thoughts can't be entertained. She will kill me with just a slap. She is really horrible that Grandma. I had nightmares when she conducted the Martial Arts training.
She beat me up many times within an inch of death. Well, she can use her holy magic to immediately heal, so no one actually dies or get hurt permanently. But the pain is there." J B recounted his experiences with his Teacher.
"That sounds extremely painful. But, is there a reason to do that?"
"Well not everyone goes through Martial Arts training. Like I said, people are trained in different fields. As for the reasons for the harsh training are simple. It allows us to grow our strength quickly plus its like real battle experience, so just in case we actually encounter powerful enemies, we have many experiences to utilize to win or at least survive and run away. So even if is painful and harsh, we are still grateful for it."
"Do you have a picture of your teacher?" Wanrui asked.
J B laughed and said, "I have but only one." Then he took out his smartphone and showed them. He was now using Hypnotism.
Both of them could see J B in a Military Uniform and looked very handsome. Next to him was the most beautiful young lady they had seen. She was indeed a peerless beauty. Well, they actually saw two different women.
The hypnotism J B basically used had the effect of showing you, picture of woman with the most beautiful features they could imagine. It was totally fake, but how could they know?
While chatting they continued to dine. Main dish was already served.
"I don't know. I don't trust her. What if she does something bad to you? Or take you away again?" Wanrui's emotions were in turmoil and the feelings she had for J B started leaking out.
"Silly girl. Still not giving up? Do you know the teacher has been protecting you all this time? Not only you but both of our parents as well."
When J B replied so, both Wanrui and Ma Shuyuan exclaimed… "What?"
"Brother Jiang, explain clearly" Wanrui asked in little harsh tone.
"Well, as a part of our training we have to undergo a graduation test. Students of the same batch enter a particular region together and mingle within people. Some join local gangs, some become ordinary students, some join student organizations, while some join local police etc. My security job was my final graduation test."
"Why?" asked Shuyuan.
"Simple. Its information and protection network. Its used for multiple reasons. For example, protection of family members of other students. For example, if a local gang was planning to harm someone on the 'Protection List' action will be taken by the member of the local gang. The graduation test duration can vary from 6 months to 2 years. They don't follow the people on the protection list or invade their privacy. They operate from the shadows."
J B continued, "Wanrui, you don't know but the Factory Manager where our dads work is a horrible person. He mismanaged the funds Last year. And to cover up he faked the account books and then he was going to fire some workers. Both of our dads were going to lose their jobs! My teacher intervened and provided the funds. And the workers were able to keep the jobs. Sadly the people who were saved do not know any of this."
"Did that really happen? Wanrui asked in surprise.
"Of course. Not only that, you were saved twice too. One of the second gens who covets you planned to drug you and take advantage of you during the University Fest. Another local gangster wanted to kidnap you. You know, being so beautiful has its downsides as well. But you don't need to worry anymore. I am here now. Still I advise you to be more careful of your surroundings."
"Looks like, I need to thank your teacher."
"No need. It was part of my deal with her when I decided to go under her tutelage. Moreover, she always gives us the liberty to chose our tasks and missions and we have never faced any situation where we were the bad guys. Basically, like I said earlier, these tasks and missions carried out by her students help make this world better and prosperous."
J B wiped his mouth with the tissue paper and then said, "I will stop my explanation for the time being, you both have a lot to contemplate and need time to access the situation. I hope you will believe me. Later I will send you some clips of my Martial Arts Training as well. And you may read my books in your free time."
Wanrui: "Ok. Although it seems really incredulous, but it does explain a few things. So what are you going to do next. What are the future plans?"
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