I Might Have Fallen in Love With My Childhood Sweetheart
Chapter 240 - 232: Breaking the Rule

Chapter 240: Chapter 232: Breaking the Rule

After F University’s efforts, it was B University’s turn.

Under the burden of Professor Lao Qu’s gaze-pressure from behind, the two professors deliberately teamed up to craft the persuasive lines they intended to use.

Such a magnificent scene of deities battling it out was certainly a rare sight.

After the professors had made their pleas, they waited silently for Li Qingran’s response.

During this wait, Professor He did not forget to switch on the microphone to add a few more enticing words: "Li Qingran, if you choose to study at our university, I assure you a relaxed body and mind, with no pressure at all..."

Professor Lao Qu looked at him with a constipated expression, his face screaming, "Damn, this guy is shamelessly resorting to low tricks again to recruit students."

Professor He ignored him entirely, rambling on as offensively and tediously as an old lady’s foot binding cloth.

Li Qingran bowed in thanks, her eyes briefly pausing on Lin Zhou, then she moved past him to look at the professors from B University.

Lin Zhou remained expressionless, but deep down a sense of loss quietly spread.

Perhaps he was lamenting the potential loss of such a good student, he consoled himself.

Li Qingran did not waste much time; she chose B University.

Xie Ying’an, who had been even more anxious than her, visibly relaxed. He looked at the professors from B University, now also with a choice in mind.

Li Qingmo, puzzled, quietly muttered, "Wasn’t she keen on going to Q University? Did she choose B University because of me..."

Regardless of his self-absorbed speculation, even Professor Lao Qu sitting behind had lifted his chin, proudly boasting in front of Professor He.

"The student wants to choose our university, tsk! Our school is simply too outstanding, and the student has such good taste; what can we do?"

Professor He, infuriated, coldly snorted twice and told the fat professor that number 2, the boy, was not bad either and urged him to put forth his best effort in recruiting him.

The fat professor chuckled dryly: "Professor, this number 2 boy seems to be with number 1 girl..."

He put his two index fingers together, subtly implying they might be a couple – suggesting it would be pointless for F University to waste time trying to recruit him; a futile effort.

Early romances were not unusual and had no impact on their grades anyway.

But losing two at once, Professor He shook his head and sighed deeply, a picture of heartache: "Such a good thing happened to benefit Old Qu..."

With these words, Professor Lao Qu became even more smug, his few white-tipped whiskers almost coming off as he preened.

Before making his bid for Xie Ying’an to choose B University, the previous professor asked, "This Xie Ying’an, compared to the last two times, you look to be in poor spirits today and your complexion isn’t great. Are you ill?"

Xie Ying’an nodded expressionlessly.

"Ill and yet still not affecting your performance, you are this!" The professor gave him a thumbs up in admiration.

The youth on the stage gave a contrived smile, just going through the motions.

Taking advantage of the pause, Q University’s professor turned on the microphone and preempted: "Xie Ying’an, I’ve admired you since the first round of the competition. I hope you can continue to shine at our campus in the future..."

Xie Ying’an remained silent, his gaze falling on the professors from B University.

Before the professors from B University had time to turn on the microphone, Professor Lao Qu behind them had already started speaking cheerfully to Xie Ying’an: "Would you like to come to B University, student?"

Professor He’s mouth twitched, thinking that Professor Lao Qu’s question was too blunt, wasn’t it?

No matter how confident you are, shouldn’t you at least utter some persuasive formalities?

But Xie Ying’an, without any hesitation, nodded directly.

Professor Lao Qu smiled with his teeth showing but not his eyes, deftly awarding a spot.

Unexpectedly, the number one and number two candidates scored two recommended spots right off the bat, and the Director of Studies exchanged yet another glance with Old Wu.

Old Wu quickly pointed to himself to take credit: "Director, both of these recommended students are from our class one."

The Director of Studies took out his handkerchief again to wipe the sweat that had appeared on his forehead. He was so delighted that he was nearly grinning from ear to ear and didn’t pay any attention to what Old Wu said: "Good, good, good, I will talk to the principal as soon as we get back."

After awarding the two spots, the quota for University B was filled. Professor Lao Qu turned off the microphone in front of him, finally relaxing the nerves that had been tense for so long, leaning back in his chair.

The next was number three, Li Qingmo’s turn to present his solution. Perhaps due to limited time, Li Qingmo’s writing compared to the previous two was very poor; the handwriting was so sloppy it looked like it was scrawled by a dog, but the answers were all correct nonetheless.

It was not in vain that he had often been practicing problems until the early morning during this period.

Lin Zhou’s gaze fell on Li Qingmo’s name, and he turned on the microphone in front of him again: "Li Qingmo."

Li Qingmo didn’t have his usual nonchalant demeanor; right now, he stood straight as an arrow on the stage, looking every bit the part of a diligent student.

Unexpectedly, Lin Zhou asked a seemingly irrelevant question: "Are you and Li Qingran siblings?"

Li Qingmo responded with a grin: "Yes!"

But in his heart he was cursing: Why do you care what my relationship with Li Qingran is? What business of it is yours as a judge asking this crap?

Lin Zhou appeared thoughtful and not long after, he extended an olive branch to Li Qingmo.

Professor He also couldn’t figure out what Lin Zhou was up to with that sly move. Not being able to entice the sister, he’s now trying to win over her brother?

What kind of bullshit is that?

However, Li Qingmo’s results were indeed deserving; after all, apart from his untidy paperwork, his answers were all correct.

After Lin Zhou offered the olive branch, Li Qingmo hesitated for a second. He looked at Xie Ying’an, scanning past him to catch a glimpse of Qingran.

Just then, Qingran was also looking at him, hesitation in her eyes.

As for going to college, Qingran really hadn’t planned on splitting from her brother. Even if they were to separate, it’s likely their father wouldn’t be willing.

Seeing the situation, Professor Lao Qu grew anxious and couldn’t sit still; he wondered if this was a new tactic from Old He to snatch candidates.

Thus, he turned on the microphone once more: "This, this gentleman here, Li Qingmo, your..."

Professor Lao Qu looked up at the big screen, attempting to find something praiseworthy on the solution board, and incidentally give away an extra recommended spot.

But after looking back and forth at the board for a long time, with handwriting resembling dog scratches and untidy presentation, not seeing any concise calculation steps, he couldn’t find anything to praise.

He couldn’t very well say, "I’m afraid your sister might be poached along with you, so I’m making an exception and giving you one spot," right?

Fortunately, the previous two professors from University B played along with the earlier discussions, and the analysis from two contests found several far-fetched excuses. In the end, Li Qingmo still received an extraordinary recommendation.

Li Qingmo became excited for all of two seconds after receiving the spot, but then: "..."

Why do I feel like I got this spot only because of Li Qingran’s influence?

The next two or three boys didn’t pass either. Sadly, even Fang Jin did not make it this time, possibly due to her nerves, as she didn’t finish the last question.

But Fang Jin had a good attitude, having previously said that she wouldn’t mind not getting recommended; this would save her the trouble of Xu Liang not being able to keep up with her later on.

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