Chapter 97: Educated Youth Who Abandoned His Wife and Child – 28

As it turned out, Shen Xiuyan really had guessed right…

Instead of receiving an admission letter, what he got first was a personal visit from a senior leader of Q University.

Every era has its exceptions, and this time, Shen Xiuyan was exactly that exception.

When the Q University leader showed up at their doorstep, Brigade Leader Su was completely numb.

At first, he was confused—then came disbelief…

What, scammers are this high-level now?

You’re telling me a leader from Q University would come all the way here in person?

No one would believe that if you said it out loud.

But the man across from him showed valid credentials, so he had no choice but to believe it.

“Hello, comrade, this is the local brigade leader, and also Shen Xiuyan’s father-in-law.”

“Ah, hello, hello!” The moment the man heard that Brigade Leader Su was Shen Xiuyan’s father-in-law, he lit up and shook his hand enthusiastically.

Brigade Leader Su, a bit stiff, returned the handshake. “Hello, hello. What brings you to see Xiuyan?”

The man beamed. “Naturally, it’s very good news.”

Just then, Shen Xiuyan and Su Mingyue came out of the house after hearing someone had come by.

“Dad, who is this?” Shen Xiuyan asked curiously.

Brigade Leader Su was still trying to make sense of it all. “A leader from Q University. Said he’s here for you.”

Shen Xiuyan was a little surprised but quickly found it reasonable.

Even though he had deliberately answered some questions wrong, his score on the National College Entrance Examination should still be quite high.

When the visitor realized this was the man he’d come to find, he immediately walked up with warmth and grabbed Shen Xiuyan’s hand, shaking it firmly.

“You really are outstanding in person,” he said with a smile, introducing himself. “I’m Director Li from Q University. You can call me Director Li.”

Shen Xiuyan nodded with a polite smile. “Director Li.”

“I’m here to inform you that—congratulations, you’ve been admitted to Q University.” He took an envelope from his bag. “This is your admission letter.”

A faintly different smile touched Shen Xiuyan’s lips. “Was it really necessary for you to come in person?”

Director Li smiled like a Buddha. “You probably already know deep down—yes, you’re this year’s top scorer in the National College Entrance Examination.”

Shen Xiuyan nodded. As expected.

Su Mingyue was overjoyed beside him, even more excited than if she had gotten into university herself.

Sensing her excitement, Shen Xiuyan gently squeezed her hand.

“What?!!” The surrounding crowd finally grasped what was happening and grew restless.

Shen Xiuyan might have remained calm, but the onlookers couldn’t contain their astonishment. They rushed over to surround him, offering congratulations.

Snapping out of his daze, Brigade Leader Su squeezed his way forward. “Are you saying Xiuyan not only got into university—but he’s this year’s top scorer in the entire nation?”

Director Li smiled and nodded, giving a firm confirmation. “That’s right.”

Brigade Leader Su felt like his soul was about to fly out of his body. His son-in-law was the national top scorer…

If this were the old days, he’d be the imperial top scholar, no question.

How had he not seen that his son-in-law had such talent?

Overcome with emotion, he patted Shen Xiuyan on the back. “Good job!”

Shen Xiuyan stumbled forward a few steps—damn, his father-in-law really had some strength in that hand.

Director Li’s smile widened with even more satisfaction as he looked at the calm and composed Shen Xiuyan.

This kind of academic excellence, this kind of demeanor—truly a perfect fit for Q University.

Determined to secure him, he added, “Because you’re the national top scorer, Q University has arranged a special benefit for you. You’ll receive a monthly stipend of thirty yuan while you study.”

“Thirty yuan?!” The crowd exploded.

This wasn’t just going to school—if you saved a little, you could even send money home.

They now looked at Brigade Leader Su with even more jealousy. So unfair—how was Old Su this lucky?

Shen Xiuyan was different. Even upon hearing about the thirty-yuan stipend, he didn’t get excited. He simply nodded and said, “Thank you.”

Director Li’s smile froze for a moment. That reaction was… unexpected.

Shen Xiuyan’s calmness at learning he was the national top scorer could be chalked up to his self-awareness.

But staying composed after hearing about a thirty-yuan monthly stipend? Director Li couldn’t understand it.

That was a significant amount—almost matching a factory worker’s salary.

And it was basically free money every month, no labor required. Even he felt a little envious.

How could Shen Xiuyan be so unfazed?

Well, never mind. He had a mission. Now was not the time to dwell on whether this young man was excited or not.

Director Li resumed his warm tone. “Fortunately, the start of term isn’t far off. Why don’t you come back to the university with me? I can help take care of things.”

“Uh…” Shen Xiuyan looked troubled.

Director Li shifted into caring-uncle mode. “Is something holding you back?”

Shen Xiuyan glanced around at the crowd. “Why don’t we talk inside?”

“Sure, sure, of course.” Director Li would agree to anything—as long as this precious talent came with him.

Once they got away from the crowd, a small group of them entered the house.

Shen Xiuyan got straight to the point. “I can’t leave just yet. My wife also took this year’s college entrance exam. Since the scores aren’t published and the admission letters haven’t arrived, we don’t know if she got in or not.”

“Hiss—” Director Li sucked in a breath. He hadn’t expected that. Shen Xiuyan’s wife also took the exam?

Truly, it’s said that like attracts like. “Which university did she apply to?”

“Q University, of course.”

Director Li was even more surprised. “Your wife has good grades too?”

Shen Xiuyan rubbed his nose. “Not bad. Mainly, I just don’t want to be separated from her.”

“I get it, I get it.” Director Li wiped the sweat from his forehead. His task was to get Shen Xiuyan to Q University to enroll.

After all, this was the top scorer in the entire country, with an absurdly high score of 490 out of a possible 500. He had outscored the runner-up by more than fifty points.

With numbers like that, he was a once-in-a-generation talent. The university was desperate to secure him, or they wouldn’t have sent someone all the way here.

Even though Shen Xiuyan had listed Q University as his first choice, until he officially reported in, anything could still happen.