Chapter 122: The Dean

After a long silence, Magneto was the first to lose his patience. "Is that X-Mansion real?"

"Of course," Qiao Mian replied with a nod.

He snapped his fingers, and a light screen appeared before them. "This is the X-Mansion. You can go take a look in a moment."

Both men gazed curiously at the screen. The camera lens moved slowly, sweeping from the playground to the teaching buildings and then to the dormitories, eventually coming to rest at the main gate.

"Is someone there?" Professor X looked a bit surprised.

On the screen, a figure was climbing the tall iron gate. The person moved with the agility of a monkey, scaling the gate in a few quick motions before sitting on top, legs dangling, grinning foolishly while holding a phone.

Magneto and Professor X exchanged bewildered glances.

Qiao Mian coughed lightly and said, "That is Liang Xiaoyu, a live streamer."

Seeing that Liang Xiaoyu had no intention of climbing down, Qiao Mian felt a bit speechless. He had placed the X-Mansion there specifically because he knew she was around, hoping she would help promote it. In his original plan, she was supposed to spend a long time wandering the school and then assist in receiving these two newcomers. He hadn't expected her to climb the gate immediately, seemingly trying to get out.

The X-Mansion wasn't haunted; what was the rush?

"The school is essentially like this," Qiao Mian said, expressionless. "It can provide free sanctuary for all mutants."

"Do we need to do anything?" Magneto asked. Despite finding the whole situation miraculous, he remained guarded. He never believed in free lunches.

"Join the Fantasy Park, and you will be employees here," Qiao Mian said. "You just need to host the tourists as usual."

This condition... Professor X and Magneto looked at each other, their guards lowering slightly. Their biggest fear was being forced to lead mutants into life-threatening situations.

"Are you a mutant, Mr. Qiao?" Professor X suddenly asked.

Qiao Mian smiled. "Certainly not."

Magneto frowned slightly.

"I have no prejudice against mutants; every life here is treated fairly," Qiao Mian said. He waved his hand, and the light screen flickered and changed. "As you should have learned, our employees come from different worlds. Whether it's Kong, Transformers, or female ghosts, everyone is treated equally here."

"Besides," he continued, "there isn't a normal human who doesn't wish to possess the abilities of a mutant."

Professor X looked thoughtful.

Magneto sneered, "It is precisely because they cannot possess them that they become hostile, hateful, and even want to destroy us!"

Qiao Mian nodded. "True."

"I have seen the description of the library in the X-Mansion," Professor X said calmly. "Does this mean that none of us have any privacy in front of those tourists?"

"Professor, you might have misunderstood one thing," Qiao Mian smiled. He instructed Zero to change the display on the screen, which began playing the *X-Men* movie.

Professor X and Magneto watched with curiosity. About ten minutes later, their expressions became uneasy. Although the characters on screen did not look exactly like the mutants they knew, many of the events unfolding in such a short time were eerily similar. Was this a calculated move against them?

"What are you doing?" Magneto clenched his fists, only to realize his powers had been suppressed by some force and were completely ineffective. Panic rose in his heart, though he feigned calm.

"I just wanted to tell you," Qiao Mian said, "that the world you come from, and every one of you, is not unfamiliar to the people here. To them, your lives are nothing more than movies or comics."

"Movies or comics?" Professor X asked, puzzled.

"It's the same for everyone else," Qiao Mian said. "But since you are standing here, you have already deviated from your original, predetermined path."

He gave a brief explanation. Both men remained silent.

"But that is still our privacy," Professor X finally looked up. His expression was calm, and he said slowly and firmly, "We should receive compensation for this, including the students."

Qiao Mian paused, staring directly at him.

Professor X did not blink. "I am merely fighting for the benefits we are entitled to."

This guy! Truly a successor to the capitalist spirit. Qiao Mian was speechless.

"Originally, there was no pay for students, but since you've asked," he said, "each student will receive 10 game coins per month. Faculty staff will receive 100 game coins per month."

Seeing Professor X about to speak again, Qiao Mian added, "The monthly salary for the Tyrannosaurus and the Python is only 1 game coin."

Magneto frowned deeply. When Qiao Mian had invited them, the automated presentation had shown the items and prices in the mall. His own X-gene was worth 200,000 game coins.

"Isn't that too little?" Magneto asked.

"Everyone else is paid the same," Qiao Mian said. "However, the entire school receives a monthly bonus based on a percentage of the revenue, which will be much higher than the base salary, to be distributed by the Dean."

"What do we eat?" Professor X asked.

"Bring food from your world, or ask the Administrative Center for help in purchasing," Qiao Mian said. "A single game coin can keep an ordinary person well-fed and clothed for a whole year."

The two men raised a few more questions, which Qiao Mian answered one by one.

"In that case, I accept your invitation," Professor X said first.

"Me too," Magneto added in a deep voice.

"Welcome, both of you," Qiao Mian stood up and shook their hands. "Would you like to discuss the choice of Dean?"

"Charles is more suitable than I am," Magneto stated bluntly. "However, I want the position of Vice Dean. I must be in charge of the combat department."

"Once the Dean is decided, you can settle the rest between yourselves," Qiao Mian said. "The Dean can appoint faculty based on 10% of the student population, and they will also sign agreements with the park."

Professor X considered this and nodded. "In that case, I accept this appointment."

Two agreements appeared before them. After reading them carefully and ensuring there were no loopholes, Professor X and Magneto signed them. Immediately, they felt a unique connection form between themselves and the park.

After granting them the authority to manage the X-Mansion, Qiao Mian called the Little Dragon Maiden and asked her to arrange for someone to show them around.

Watching them leave, he stretched, drained the last of his tea, and pulled out his phone to open *Honor of Kings*, planning to climb the ranks.

As Professor X and Magneto headed toward the X-Mansion under the guidance of the Little Dragon Maiden and Bumblebee, they happened to run into Liang Xiaoyu, who was coming out with a basket.

"Long'er?" Liang Xiaoyu waved with delight.

Bumblebee stopped, and the Little Dragon Maiden poked her head out. "Where did you go?"

"I picked some mushrooms." Liang Xiaoyu's eyes darted toward the car, quickly noticing Professor X and Magneto. She couldn't help but feel curious. Why do these two have Western faces? Wait, they are heading toward the X-Mansion, could it be...

The two men saw her as well, both wearing strange expressions: Isn't this the woman who was sitting on the gate?

"Where are you going?" Liang Xiaoyu walked to the car door, eager. "Bumblebee, let me in."

Bumblebee suddenly accelerated, shouting arrogantly, "Lady, if you can catch me, I'll let you in!"