Chapter 89: Qi Yun: I Have Principles in Choosing a University! |
The admissions officer from Shuimu University visited, and Qi’s parents didn’t dare to neglect him.
Shuimu University, one of the top universities in the country, held a significant position in the hearts of parents nationwide.
To be honest, Qi’s mother’s attitude towards this officer was even better than towards the Education Bureau Director.
“Hello! Let me introduce myself. My surname is Xiong, and I am the head of the admissions group for Shuimu University in our province.”
Mr. Xiong sat on the sofa and said, “The purpose of my visit is to invite Qi Yun to study at our Shuimu University.”
He was enthusiastic in his attitude but not overly eager.
Qi Yun understood that Shuimu University had the confidence to act this way.
The top scorer title was indeed valuable, but a university like Shuimu could produce a dozen or more top scorers each year.
Mr. Xiong himself might have been a top scorer in his time.
Mr. Xiong did think this way. As the head of the admissions group at Shuimu University, he naturally hoped that Qi Yun would choose Shuimu University. But he didn’t force it, and he even felt a slight sense of pride. After all, Shuimu University’s reputation spoke for itself.
“We don’t need to talk much about Shuimu University. Qi Yun already knows about it. Let’s talk about your current score. If you come to our university, you can choose any major you want.”
“Shuimu University is indeed a top choice for me, but I want to know if Qingxue can also freely choose her major like me?”
“Qingxue?” Mr. Xiong furrowed his brows.
Who was Qingxue?
Suddenly, a name flashed through his mind.
“Are you referring to Lian Qingxue? Why do you ask?”
Lian Qingxue, the second-best student in the provincial capital, was also his target for recruitment. But he was here to recruit Qi Yun.
What did she have to do with this?
“Lian Qingxue is my girlfriend,” Qi Yun explained.
Mr. Xiong: “…”
So, this is a two-for-one deal?
“Ahem, to be honest, Lian Qingxue is my girlfriend…”
Mr. Xiong: “…”
So, this is a buy-one-get-one-free situation?
He was a little hesitant about Lian Qingxue. Her academic performance was excellent, but could she choose any major like Qi Yun?
Some majors were not open for recruitment in their province, and he couldn’t guarantee it for Lian Qingxue.
He had confidence in applying for additional spots even if none were available, but what about Lian Qingxue?
He didn’t have the same certainty. While Mr. Xiong was contemplating, another voice came from outside the door. “Excuse me, is Lian Qingxue here? I’m the head of the admissions group from Beijing University!”
Outside the door stood an elderly man in his sixties, accompanied by Xiao Yue.
Xiao Yue still talked, “Professor Wu, trust me, if Qingxue isn’t at the shop, she must be here!”
The Qi family was in an awkward situation. Qi Yun, Lian Qingxue, representatives from Beijing University, and Shuimu University all four individuals were sitting in the living room, none of them saying a word.
Mr. Xiong glanced at his counterpart, Professor Wu, the head of the admissions group from Beijing University, who was sitting on the side. He felt a sense of resentment.
How did they end up in this situation?
Professor Wu looked innocent. He hadn’t expected to end up at Qi Yun’s house when he was originally looking for Lian Qingxue, the second-ranked student in the province.
How did he find the first-ranked student, Qi Yun, instead?
Weren’t they supposed to avoid being in the same place when recruiting students?
It wouldn’t look good if they were competing in front of the students.
Shouldn’t Beijing University and Shuimu University save face?
They had separate contacts, and everyone’s face would look better.
This time, Professor Wu demonstrated his style, allowing Mr. Xiong from Shuimu University to interact with Qi Yun first while he went to find Lian Qingxue.
Who would have known they would run into each other?
Being the top two scorers in the college entrance examination and being a couple was something they hadn’t anticipated. They were even considered a bundled deal.
Even the composed Xiong, the representative from Shuimu University, felt a bit anxious.
It was one thing not to be able to recruit Qi Yun, but it was another thing to be compared to by Beijing University in front of Qi Yun!
He would be ridiculed when he returned!
“Ahem, I’ve thought about it. The matter of Lian Qingxue being able to freely choose her major is not something that cannot be considered!”
Isn’t it just adding an extra spot?
What’s the big deal?
For the people of Shuimu, it was justice to outshine the students from the neighboring university!
How could Professor Wu be willing?
Beijing University and Shuimu University have been competing for so many years. Although there was no deep-seated grudge, there was still some fire between them.
He had already shown his style, but this junior didn’t adhere to the principles of martial ethics!
Did he not understand respecting the old and loving the young?
“What’s the big deal about choosing a major? Do we still need to discuss it? Tell me, what major do you want to study? I will approve them all!”
As a seasoned professor from Beijing University, Professor Wu had much more confidence than Xiong, the representative from Shuimu University.
Just two words could describe him as soon as he spoke.
Arrogance!
Xiong: “…We can do that at Shuimu University too!”
……
Qi Yun and Lian Qingxue exchanged glances.
It seemed like these two people were not fighting for their sake. They felt caught in the middle.
“Do you have any good majors at Shuimu University? Are they all open for selection?”
“We have the best engineering program in the country!”
“What’s so special about that? Beijing University’s humanities, history, philosophy, and science programs are ranked first in the country!”
“…Our world ranking at Shuimu University has risen by ten spots again, and now we are close to becoming a world-class university!”
Professor Wu smiled faintly. “Yes, you are quite close. After all, Shuimu University is right across from Beijing University, just less than ten meters away. Very close indeed.”
Xiong: “…”
Professor Wu took full advantage of the situation and smiled as he said to Qi Yun and Lian Qingxue, “Do you have any preferred majors?”
Qi Yun turned his head to look at Lian Qingxue.
Lian Qingxue lowered her head and thought for a moment.
“I want to study management and economics.”
She had made up her mind. She was determined to become an excellent general manager for the Mu Yun Company and promote the Snow Tea brand nationwide. Studying management and economics would also be practical.
Professor Wu slapped his thigh and exclaimed loudly, “Our School of Management and Economics is the best in the country! Come to Beijing University. You’ve come to the right place!”
Xiong wanted to say something but couldn’t find the words. The management and economics program at Shuimu University was indeed lacking compared to Beijing University. The advantage was on the enemy’s side.
Seeing Lian Qingxue’s interest, he didn’t want to give up either.
He turned to Qi Yun and advised, “Qi student, Shuimu University and Beijing University are not far apart. It’s not the same school and doesn’t affect your relationship, right? If this love is long-lasting, what does it matter if it’s not together all day long?”
It didn’t matter if they couldn’t recruit Lian Qingxue. There was still hope for Qi Yun.
Qi Yun fell into deep thought.
“Qi student?”
“It’s too far.”
“Huh?”
“Ten meters away, it’s too far,” Qi Yun said, “When it comes to choosing a university, I have principles, and it can be summed up in one sentence. The closer he is to Qingxue, the better he feels.”
Xiong covered his chest.
He was defeated!
Losing face in front of the archrival Beijing University!
This made it difficult for him to face the school and the parents!
Professor Wu was delighted.
“Qi student! You have the same spirit as me! When I was in high school, I also had a first love. At that time, I thought we must go to the same university! Later, we both entered Beijing University together!” Professor Wu looked at Qi Yun with a friendly gaze.
Fellow traveler indeed!
“Let me tell you, if you want to be closer to Lian Qingxue, don’t choose the School of Management and Economics. The male and female dormitories for management and economics are far apart! They are on opposite sides of the campus, and it takes over ten minutes to walk between them!”
Professor Wu eagerly gave Qi Yun some advice.
Qi Yun nodded repeatedly.
“Our university is actually very flexible. Once you finish the required courses, you can choose any elective. So even if you are not in the same major, you will have plenty of opportunities to take classes together! But being close to the dormitory area is also important! Do you understand?” Professor Wu spoke in the tone of someone who had been there before.
“Which major has the male dormitory closest to the female dormitory of the School of Management and Economics?”
Qi Yun looked enlightened.
An old ginger is still spicy!
“That would be our Mathematics Department! It’s right next door!”
Professor Wu was inwardly pleased.
He won over Lian Qingxue and brought Qi Yun into his own department.
A remarkable talent in student recruitment!
Xiong: “Professor Wu, if I recall correctly, you only met Mrs. Zun after graduating from university, right?”
Professor Wu: “…Oh, that little Xiong, we were just chatting. There’s no need to take it seriously!”
Xiong sneered and bid farewell.
They were from neighboring universities.
Who didn’t know each other!
Let’s see how you explain this when you go home!
You old slacker!
Professor Wu: “…I have put in a lot of effort to cultivate talented individuals for the university!”
……
Professor Wu didn’t stay long either.
After discussing the intentions, tomorrow, representatives from Beijing University will come to sign the contract. The contract was actually quite simple.
Qi Yun and Lian Qingxue had to choose Beijing University as their first-choice university.
And Beijing University had to admit both of them. A double guarantee for both parties.
After the discussion, Qi Yun escorted Professor Wu to the door.
When they reached the doorstep, Professor Wu suddenly spoke, “Actually, from the beginning, I was determined to admit Lian Qingxue.”
“Huh?”
Qi Yun looked up and gazed at Professor Wu.
“I really like her. She is an orphan and has achieved excellent results. It’s not easy!”
Professor Wu smiled proudly.
Little Xiong thought he was showcasing his style, but he didn’t know that Professor Wu had already planned to admit Lian Qingxue from the start.
Perhaps it was because he was getting older that he couldn’t help but feel fondness when he saw a child-like Lian Qingxue.
“As for you, young man, honestly, your mind isn’t focused on studying, and I doubt you’ll be able to concentrate on scientific research in university either.”
It had to be said that Professor Wu was very perceptive when it came to judging people.
“But once you enter our Mathematics Department, whether you study or not will be up to you. I’ll keep an eye on you! If you don’t perform well, it won’t be so easy to pass!”
Qi Yun opened his mouth, looking at Professor Wu.
Is he manipulated?
Indeed, an old ginger is still spicy.
Professor Wu patted his shoulder. “Young man, while love is important, don’t waste your talent.”
Qi Yun watched as Professor Wu walked away and chuckled softly.
This old man was quite interesting.
