The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 743 - Chapter 743 Chapter 742 Must Snatch Lu Mian Over

Chapter 743: Chapter 742: Must Snatch Lu Mian Over Chapter 743: Chapter 742: Must Snatch Lu Mian Over In the private room, there was silence for quite a while.

Principal Zhang and Ding Cai found it hard to imagine how a high school student so far away in Wucheng could have offended a professor of such stature.

Yet, looking at her expression, it didn’t seem like a joke. Moreover, this was a matter concerning her future and destiny, both teachers grew nervous as well.

“Then how about… going to Beijing University? Beijing University is also very good, one of the top institutions as well,” Principal Zhang offered some hollow consolation.

Lu Mian took another bite of her burger, chewed, and swallowed. Then she spoke leisurely.

“I have offended the president of Beijing University.”

!!!

Principal Zhang and Ding Cai felt somewhat suffocated, their blood pressure soared.

Ding Cai remembered something, “Do you think that the president was unhappy about our competition with Era Middle School last time?”

Lu Mian pursed her lips.

Actually, it wasn’t that simple.

The president of Beijing University, Sheng Qinglin, was the grandfather of Sheng Zijin and Sheng Zixin.

The previous competition between the two schools could barely be considered an offense.

But afterward, she rejected Sheng Zijin’s transfer proposal, and later, she confronted Sheng Zijin at the Sufeng game promotion event.

The Sheng Family probably hated her to death now.

Lu Mian was determined not to go to Beijing University, moreover…

“What about other schools? Are you set on Qing University?” Principal Zhang felt that what was supposed to be a good thing had turned sour because Lu Mian had thrown out these two bombshells.

If the offended parties were a bit petty, this could indeed affect Lu Mian’s future.

The two teachers were extremely anxious, but Lu Mian didn’t consider it a big deal. Getting recommended wasn’t that great–you couldn’t choose your major, and she could get in on her own through exams just the same.

“Lu Mian, think it over again, there’s no rush,” Principal Zhang advised, “Maybe the dean doesn’t even remember you. Besides, as an outstanding student like you, everyone is vying for you.”

Lu Mian pursed her lips slightly, oh.

Apart from the recommendation and choosing a university, Principal Zhang had another matter to discuss with Lu Mian.

“I was thinking since you’re recommended, you won’t have much else to do and might help the school participate in a program.”

Participate in a program?

Ding Cai’s face lit up with delight, “Principal Zhang, are you talking about the ‘Extreme Brain’ show?”

(Author’s note: The reference is “The Brain”, and the program’s setup will be somewhat similar, but the story is my original creation.)

“Yes, that one. Wucheng Television Station is promoting it as a major project. It’s a science competition program that’s held in high regard. The participants are mostly not very old, mostly consisting of middle and university students. Since this program is being promoted by Wucheng, our school must send someone to participate. After thinking it over, Lu Mian seems to be the most suitable,” said Principal Zhang, essentially giving Lu Mian a briefing.

Ding Cai thought it was an excellent idea, “Lu Mian, this program is really popular now, it’s not just any ordinary variety show, and people really enjoy watching it. If you participate, I think the champion’s trophy will certainly be yours.”

As the two teachers were praising the idea back and forth, Lu Mian had already finished a burger.

She carefully pulled out a tissue to wipe her fingers and then looked up slowly, her tone somewhat cool.

“Do you think it’s possible for me to participate?”

Ding Cai: …

Principal Zhang: …

Both of them were focusing on only one end of the stick.

—-

Meanwhile, far away in the Qing University’s Physics Department in Beijing.

Dean Kang Hongbin was humming a tune, flipping through a stack of names with a content look on his face.

Next door, mathematics professor Geng Yuxiang came to look for him.

With a mysterious air, Kang Hongbin asked, “Professor Geng, are you off to some earthly paradise?”

Geng Yuxiang couldn’t help but laugh and cry.

This so-called earthly paradise actually referred to the location where they composed the college entrance examination papers. They would go to a particular place and live detached from the outside world, without internet, entertainment, or any social interaction.

Their daily task was to devise question after question.

As a professor in the Mathematics Department, Geng Yuxiang had been invited once again. With the college entrance examination approaching, it was time for them to set off.

However, these matters were supposed to be confidential; even if others guessed the truth, they wouldn’t admit it and would just laugh it off.

Ignoring the topic, Geng Yuxiang glanced at the list of names in Kang Hongbin’s hands and clicked his tongue.

“Dean Kang, selecting candidates? Have you set your targets for this year’s enrollment plan?”

“Of course!” Kang Hongbin replied confidently, flicking the papers with his finger and grinning, “I’ve found an excellent seedling! I plan to nurture her as a key student.”

“Oh? Who is she? You’re so sure even before she reports in.”

“If she doesn’t come, I’ll personally invite her. You probably don’t know, but she took the national physics competition three times, scoring full marks each time. Do you understand what that means? She’s a genius! I’ve already made up my mind that even if I have to tear apart my groin, even if it gets completely shredded, I must snatch Lu Mian from Beijing University.”

“…” Geng Yuxiang smiled, “What if she doesn’t want to come to Qing University?”

“Impossible! Qing University is so great, I’m so great, and I value her so much–why wouldn’t she come?” said Kang Hongbin. “If push comes to shove, I’ll waive her tuition and living expenses, and apply for scholarships and project funds for her! Aren’t the conditions I’m offering generous enough?”

Geng Yuxiang nodded, “With such terms, it would indeed be a pity if she doesn’t come to you.”

In terms of competence, Kang Hongbin was unquestionably outstanding, having previously mentored several top-notch students in the physics circle. In particular, in recent years, he had mentored a genius like Xiao Qimo.

“I reckon you should be secure this time; there shouldn’t be a repeat of last year’s incident, right?” There was a hint of teasing in Geng Yuxiang’s tone as he mentioned last year’s matter.

As soon as that came up, Kang Hongbin became irate, “Don’t mention last year to me. Just thinking about it makes my blood boil. Have I ever been stood up so badly in my life? Is ‘pigeon’ written on my face?”

Understanding his feelings, Geng Yuxiang recalled how last year, Han Jin from the Education Bureau had brought a test paper to Dean Kang to request an exceptional admission for a student.

Han Jin had praised the student as unrivaled, even bringing a lot of the student’s practice work and exercise books to show to Dean Kang.

At that time, Dean Kang happened to be competing with the people from Beijing University and jumped at the chance to recruit such a genius–instantly agreeing and even preparing a special test. As long as the student passed it, they would be directly admitted!

He had even talked tough to the people from Beijing University.

But then.

On the day of the test, the student didn’t show up. They stood him up.

If there had been a valid reason, it would have been one thing, but it turned out that the student simply didn’t want to come to Qing University and had gone to high school instead!

Situations like that would irritate anyone.

Han Jin had visited several times to apologize, claiming he failed to properly align the student’s intentions, but nothing could mend the wounded spirit of Dean Kang.

In his mind, Geng Yuxiang thought: It was a good thing that Han Jin hadn’t managed to hand over the student’s information to Dean Kang, or else the dean would definitely have cursed the name on it.

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