paranoianovel Chapter 28 School Competition
Chapter 28 School Competition
Wang Xing had long noticed the changes in Sun Donglai. Besides drifting further and further away from him, he hadn't even seen him eating snacks much lately... You know, for someone who practices the "Gluttony Method," not eating is almost like taking their life, so this was very unusual.
Wang Xing remained silent for a moment before looking away.
"I don't want to delve into it. Everyone has an island in their heart; who doesn't have secrets?"
Wang Xing was actually speaking to himself, since his Star Abyss Transformation technique was a secret known to no one else.
Lu Mufei suddenly smiled, her eyes narrowing into two beautiful crescent moons: "What you said makes sense. Then tell me... have I been hiding anything from you?"
"You're hiding something from me too?" Wang Xing was taken aback.
"you guess."
The setting sun shone brightly on her profile, bathing her fair skin in a honey-like hue. "I'll tell you the results when they come out," she said.
Wang Xing shrugged.
……
Meanwhile, in the principal's office.
The air was filled with a faint aroma of tea, but the atmosphere was far from relaxed.
Principal Li Zhengyuan sat behind a large mahogany desk, with several newly printed transcripts of key students in front of him.
The first picture that catches the eye undoubtedly belongs to Bai Lingxue.
[Examinee: Bai Lingxue]
[Academic subjects: 200 (out of 100)]
[Qi and Blood: 280]
[Mech: 288]
[Practical Application: 267]
[Original Total Score: 1035]
[Empty Element Bonus 15%, Final Conversion Score: 1190.25]
"Old Bai, Lingxue did well on the exam this time."
Principal Li Zhengyuan flipped through Bai Lingxue's report card with one hand while talking on his phone with Bai Jingshan with the other: "Academic subjects: 200 out of 100, Qi and Blood: 280, Mecha: 288, Combat: 267. Total score: 1135. With the 15% bonus from Void Element, it's converted to 1190 points."
Bai Jingshan, chairman of the Bai Group, is not only Bai Lingxue's father, but also Li Zhengyuan's brother-in-law.
At this moment, Li Zhengyuan was reporting to Bai Jingshan about Bai Lingxue's AI-scored score in the college entrance examination.
"1190 points..."
Chairman Bai's calm yet stern voice came from the other end of the phone, "This result is good, but... it's still not enough."
"Isn't that enough?"
Li Zhengyuan raised an eyebrow. "This score is already above the passing mark. You can choose any of the four mecha universities."
"Zhengyuan, you need to know that Lingxue's goal is not to get into university, but to be able to choose a major. My goal is to get her into the core major of Longcheng Mecha University."
The sound of Chairman Bai's fingers lightly tapping the table came from the phone. "Longcheng Mecha University is the pinnacle of the mecha industry in China. It has the most powerful political force in the mecha world... Although I'm starting my business in Shanghai, I've still cultivated some connections within the Longcheng Mecha University alumni association. As long as she can get into Longcheng Mecha University's core major and become a selected graduate for the central mecha program, I've already paved the way for her resources, connections, and future career path."
Mecha Central Selection Trainee.
As the name suggests, similar to being selected as a central government official, certificate holders directly enter the mecha department of the highest government in the Dragon Kingdom, making them arguably the most authoritative officials in the entire country. Their future cannot be described as merely a bright official career; they even influence the future direction of the Dragon Kingdom's mecha industry.
The selection of trainees for the Mech Central Committee will only be conducted at Longcheng University.
"Sigh, Longcheng Mecha University is great, and you've put in a lot of good intentions... but Lingxue has never been interested in becoming a central selection candidate for mecha..." Li Zhengyuan smiled wryly. "She mentioned to me that she actually wanted to go to Shanghai Mecha University more."
There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.
Then came Bai Jingshan's magnetic voice: "The atmosphere of Shanghai Mecha University is more intense in terms of interstellar, exploration, technology and business. I also have deep resources in Shanghai... But few of the mecha pilots who come from there are connected with the mecha regime... You should also know, Zheng Yuan, that what we entrepreneurs value most is power."
Li Zhengyuan nodded.
He understood, of course, that sometimes a policy, or even a single word, from those in power could directly impact the fate of a company. This was true for Bai Jingshan, and it was true for Long Guo as well; only by entering the central government of the mecha industry could one become a key player in the mecha business.
Bai Jingshan wanted Bai Lingxue to go to Longcheng Mecha University and become a central mecha selection student, simply because he didn't want Lingxue to be led by the nose by others in the future, which makes perfect sense.
But Lingxue has never liked being told what to do since she was little. Last time, when Li Zhengyuan mentioned Longcheng Mecha University, she just left with a cold face. This kid... looks aloof, but she's fierce at heart.
"Maybe she'll understand your good intentions then." Li Zhengyuan sensed a hint of displeasure in his brother-in-law's tone. "It's too early to talk about that now. There are still nine months until the college entrance exam, and too many things can change. The most important thing right now is to help her get a good ranking in the joint exam of 100 schools in two months."
"A joint entrance exam for 100 schools?"
"That's right." Li Zhengyuan nodded. "You should have heard of the Hundred Schools Joint Examination. In addition to the joint examination, there is also a competition among the hundred schools."
"The 100-school competition is not only about college entrance examination bonus points. At that time, professors from various universities will be watching the competition. If you perform well and become an S-level top student in the joint examination, you will leave a deep impression on the professors from various universities."
"I know that the competition among 100 schools is something that deserves attention."
Bai Jingshan said matter-of-factly, "Zhengyuan, make sure to reserve a spot for Lingxue in the Hundred Schools Competition."
"You don't need to tell me, I'll let her participate."
dong dong dong-
Just then, there was a knock on the office door.
Li Zhengyuan glanced at the doorway. "I'll talk to you later, someone's here."
The other end of the call was immediately disconnected.
"Go in," Li Zhengyuan called out.
"Headmaster, are you still reviewing memorials?"
Lu Yun pushed open the door, saw that there was no one else in the office, plopped down in the chair opposite Li Zhengyuan, and stared intently at the stack of report cards on the desk.
"I heard that the AI-graded scores of the top 100 students are all here? You, as the principal, are very busy. You don't need to review such a small matter personally, do you? Let me help you share the burden."
As he spoke, he reached out to grab the stack of papers.
Li Zhengyuan slapped the report card, looking at him with a half-smile: "Lü Yun, do you think I don't know what you're up to?"
"You probably want to see Wang Xing's results."
Lu Yun wasn't annoyed when she was exposed. She said frankly, "Principal, you made it very clear back then... If Wang Xing hadn't made it into the top ten of the list, I remember you secretly raising his score to the top ten and getting him into the Yuanpei Class."
"It's a pity there was no cell phone recording at the time, and no one expected that a principal would say such a thing. But you are the head of the school, and your words are law, so you can't deny them."
"What's your hurry?"
Li Zhengyuan smiled and said, "I just received my results too, I haven't looked at them yet."
"You haven't seen it yet?!"
Lu Yun slammed down on the report card, her eyes wide with surprise: "Then I'll definitely have to check it for you! With your eyesight, what if you miss something?"
Li Zhengyuan shook his head helplessly and reached out to pull out the bottom report card.
"Let's watch it together."
Their eyes fell on the paper at the same time.