Chapter 99: Educated Youth Who Abandoned His Wife and Child -30

The B University official stepped inside and immediately spotted Director Li. “Oh, Director Li, you’re here too? With how busy you are, I didn’t expect you’d have time to make a trip.”

Director Li smiled stiffly. “Well, if even you had time, then surely I have even more.”

Of course he’d come to poach the student. If Director Li hadn’t come first, this guy would’ve whisked Shen Xiuyan away already.

Tch!

And did he even bother to check which College Shen Xiuyan applied to? Just shamelessly attaching himself like this.

As the saying goes, enemies grow especially hostile when they meet. Though the two universities were close geographically, their relationship was anything but friendly…

Both were top-tier colleges in the country, teeming with talent. Naturally, neither yielded to the other—it was a rivalry that couldn’t be resolved.

Director Sun snorted through his nose in disdain, clearly unwilling to waste words on Li.

Then, turning to Shen Xiuyan, his demeanor changed entirely.

He enthusiastically grasped Shen Xiuyan’s hand. “You must be Shen Xiuyan! What a handsome young man.”

“Hello.”

“Good, good. You can call me Director Sun.”

“Director Sun.”

“Ah!” Director Sun laughed heartily. “Let’s not beat around the bush—I’m here to ask if you’d consider attending our university.”

Shen Xiuyan: “?”

“Our college sincerely invites you to enroll. We’re even prepared to offer a monthly stipend of sixty yuan.”

Director Sun spoke with some pride. That was a considerable amount. Without sponsorship, they couldn’t have offered it.

Director Li’s heart sank.

It’s over. I’ve lost!

He immediately turned and stared hard at Shen Xiuyan. You promised me first. Don’t you dare go back on your word—or I’ll cry right here on the spot.

But Shen Xiuyan shook his head. “Thank you for the generous offer, but both emotionally and ethically, Director Li approached me first. I also applied to Q University, so naturally I can’t choose your college.”

Director Li was overwhelmed with emotion. Good kid—reliable, principled, not tempted by money.

Though… the money did tempt him a little…

Director Sun sighed. As expected, he was a step too late. Seeing how firm Shen Xiuyan’s attitude was, he gave up.

“Alright, I won’t push. Then let me congratulate you on getting into your dream college.”

He glanced at his watch, then at Director Li, who clearly wasn’t leaving anytime soon.

Time to head to the second-place student’s house—thankfully, it was just in the neighboring county.

With that, he quickly stood up and took his leave.

Director Li, fully aware of his intentions, couldn’t help feeling a bit smug. After all, the top scorer was already his. The second-place student didn’t matter anymore.

As long as he had number one, number two was just… number two. He hadn’t planned to visit that one at all.

Because that student applied to B University…

If he went, it’d likely just be an awkward waste of time.

But now it didn’t matter. His mind was at ease. The top scorer was in their hands.

Delightful, simply delightful.

He turned and gave Shen Xiuyan a look full of fatherly affection. Such a thoughtful child.

But he hadn’t expected that at the moment their eyes met, Shen Xiuyan would ruin the moment with:

“Don’t forget what you promised me—Mingyue gets to choose her major freely.”

“Of course, of course.”

Director Li choked on his own sentiment. So much for being touched.

It now seemed Shen Xiuyan had chosen Q University all thanks to Su Mingyue.

If he hadn’t made that promise, the outcome might’ve been completely different…

Thinking this way, even if Su Mingyue’s test scores were low, it was all worth it. At least she helped bring Shen Xiuyan in.

Outside, the village official—still clinging hopelessly to the despairing Brigade Leader Su—saw the B University official walking out.

He quickly shoved Su aside. “You’re leaving already?”

The official sighed regretfully. “He refused B University, so I have no choice but to leave.”

“Right, right, let me see you out.”

The village official was stunned. Good heavens, so B University came to fight over Shen Xiuyan too???

Who would’ve thought that Old Su’s son-in-law would become such a hot commodity.

The official waved him off with a smile. “No need to see me out, you’ve got your hands full. I have other matters to attend to.”

Seeing his firm attitude, the village official didn’t insist.

He nudged the still-dazed Brigade Leader Su. “Say something.”

Brigade Leader Su was still spaced out. “…Goodbye.”

Village official: “……”

Not even a full minute after the B University official left, the postman showed up with a letter.

Standing at the door, he called out, “Admission letter for Su Mingyue! Anyone here to sign?”

Village official: “!!!”

He couldn’t help but look up at the sky. There’s no red rain falling…

How on earth did Heiniu get into college too…

He gave Brigade Leader Su a hard shove. “What are you still standing there for? Go sign!”

Damn, Old Su’s mouth was way too prophetic—he just said Mingyue would get into college, and now the letter’s here…

Like a marionette, Brigade Leader Su followed the village official’s order and took the letter from the postman.

His face was full of confusion.

If he wasn’t mistaken, this meant Mingyue had actually gotten into college on her own merit?!!

Unreal. Completely unreal.

It had only been an hour, and he no longer understood the world.

What in the world is going on—someone explain, please.

Brigade Leader Su took a deep breath and hurried inside with the letter.

“Ming—Mingyue, your… your letter.”

Brigade Leader Su could no longer meet his daughter’s gaze.

Ugh, since when did my girl become a scholar…

Su Mingyue looked puzzled at her father’s devastated expression.

She took the letter and opened it.

Whoa—it really was an admission letter.

No wonder her father looked like that. Everything is happening all at once today.

She was thrilled but also scared to open it.

Even though she already knew she got into college, she had no idea which college.

This mix of anxiety and excitement was impossible to describe.

Shen Xiuyan noticed her hesitation and gently pulled the letter from her hands, smiling.

“Let me take a look. With Director Li’s promise, it doesn’t really matter which college you got into. But still, I didn’t expect our Mingyue to be so amazing—she really got into college on her own.”

He couldn’t help but ruffle her hair.

Then he opened the letter—and looked even prouder.

Perfect. Just as expected of his top disciple. It was also Q University. Couldn’t have made him prouder.

Su Mingyue covered her eyes with one hand, too nervous to peek. After a while, she cracked open her fingers, trying to catch a glimpse. She couldn’t see the words—only Shen Xiuyan’s smiling eyes.

“Congratulations, Mingyue. You got into Q University too.”

“Really?” More excited than Su Mingyue was Director Li.

He rushed over. Seeing that familiar admission letter, he was beyond pleased.

Then he looked at the major—eh, probably just barely made the cut. Likely Shen Xiuyan would ask for a transfer.

But transferring majors was still better than not getting in.

Looking at it now, he really scored big. Without breaking any rules, he managed to trick Shen Xiuyan—the top scorer—into joining their college.

Director Li was thrilled.

He was, without a doubt, the biggest winner today.