Chapter 00041: Guaranteed Admission
# Guaranteed Admission
Chapter 41
Novel: After the Myth
Chapter 41: Guaranteed Admission
Being able to have coffee with the dean of one of the top ten academies on Blue Star was something Fang Chong and the others could only dream of before.
To ordinary people, sitting down for coffee with the dean of one of the top ten academies on Blue Star was an honor.
Now, it had become a reality.
Whether it was Geng Qianxing, Fang Chong, Li Wanran, or Lü Zi, they all knew very well why Qin Qiang was willing to sit here and have coffee with them.
It was undoubtedly because of their results.
Three students from one school all scoring S-level in the first two rounds of assessments—this had never happened since the establishment of the top ten academies on Blue Star.
Not to mention three students, even one student scoring S-level in both rounds was extremely rare.
"Everyone, don't be so reserved. Let's just chat casually," Qin Qiang said with a smile, seeing the three students were a bit nervous.
Feeling Qin Qiang's approachability, Li Wanran relaxed a bit and spoke respectfully, "Dean Qin, I never imagined I could have coffee with you. The Martial Vein Mountain Academy is a place I've always dreamed of attending."
Geng Qianxing sighed inwardly.
These students were still lacking experience.
Why do you think she came to have coffee with you? Clearly, she wants you to join the Martial Vein Mountain Academy.
And here you are, spilling all your cards before she even says anything.
This is what happens when the status gap is too large.
In fact, Geng Qianxing also knew that Qin Qiang, as the dean of one of the top ten academies on Blue Star, meeting with them before the assessments were over was against the rules.
But no one cared about such rules because, before this, which dean would bother to meet with assessment students? The deans of the top ten academies on Blue Star weren't worried about lacking geniuses.
That was impossible—the top ten academies on Blue Star never lacked geniuses.
"I warmly welcome you. If you're willing, as the dean, I can make some decisions. You don't even need to take the remaining assessments to enter the Martial Vein Mountain Academy, and you'll be placed in the genius class," Qin Qiang said with a smile.
The top ten academies on Blue Star each admitted fifty new students, divided into three classes: one genius class and two regular classes.
Even though all the students who passed the assessments were geniuses, there was still a distinction.
"Ah..."
Li Wanran was overwhelmed by this huge opportunity.
Was this a dream? She immediately looked at Geng Qianxing.
As long as Teacher Geng agreed, she would become a student of the top ten academies on Blue Star.
This was essentially guaranteed admission.
Geng Qianxing smiled but didn't say anything.
Li Wanran suddenly snapped out of her excitement.
Did she really need to accept this opportunity now? After the first two assessments, she was ranked in the top three.
The third and fourth rounds were her strengths.
Since she started practicing the Thousand Veins Gene Technique and the Basic Long Fist, she had absolute confidence in her abilities.
If that was the case, she still had a chance to enter the True Universe Academy.
Why rush to join the Martial Vein Mountain Academy, which was only ranked eighth? Besides, skipping the last two assessments to enter the Martial Vein Mountain Academy would invite gossip.
If she couldn't pass the assessments, then this opportunity would be a stroke of luck, and she wouldn't care about the gossip.
In her heart, maybe others would envy her.
But if she could pass the assessments, using this method to enter one of the top ten academies on Blue Star wasn't what Li Wanran wanted.
"The same goes for you two," Qin Qiang's gaze fell on Fang Chong and Lü Zi.
Fang Chong quickly said, "I'll listen to Teacher Geng."
Lü Zi nodded, "Me too."
Qin Qiang turned her gaze to Geng Qianxing, who spoke very seriously, "Dean Qin coming here personally shows how much she values our students. On behalf of Yujiang University and the students, I thank Dean Qin. In my heart, I hope they can all enter the top ten academies on Blue Star. The Martial Vein Mountain Academy is a Chinese academy, which aligns well with their future plans. However, first, this needs the approval of their parents. Second, I still hope they can complete the assessments. This is also a way to give themselves closure for their future."
Qin Qiang stood up and handed Geng Qianxing a business card.
"That's fine. You can call me anytime. The doors of the Martial Vein Mountain Academy are always open to you."
With that, Qin Qiang turned and left.
As the dean of one of the top ten academies on Blue Star, coming here to say these things was already lowering her status.
If she stayed any longer, it would be degrading.
After Qin Qiang left, Li Wanran asked, "Teacher Geng, do you think we can do even better?"
Geng Qianxing shook his head, "Not for that reason. I feel the Martial Vein Mountain Academy isn't suitable for you."
"Why?" This time, it was Fang Chong who asked.
If it weren't for his two S-level scores in the first two rounds, getting into the Martial Vein Mountain Academy would have been like a dream for him.
"I've heard some things. Dean Qin Qiang has some personal issues with Teacher Ding," Geng Qianxing hesitated but still said it.
There was one more thing he didn't say: Qin Qiang was a key member of the Gene Alliance.
To be honest, Geng Qianxing didn't have much goodwill toward the Gene Alliance.
The Gene Alliance was too profit-driven.
Their slogans were grand—for the future of Earth, for the survival of humanity.
But in reality, as a teacher in the field of genetics, Geng Qianxing had heard plenty of shady things about the Gene Alliance.
"Ah, then I definitely won't join the Martial Vein Mountain Academy," Fang Chong was the first to speak up after hearing Geng Qianxing's words.
"Same here. If it were me, I wouldn't join either," a sudden voice chimed in, startling the four of them.
They could discuss these things privately, but if someone overheard, it wouldn't be good.
Before Geng Qianxing could figure out who had spoken, a long-haired young man walked over and sat in the seat Qin Qiang had just vacated.
"Who are you?" Geng Qianxing asked, looking at the unfamiliar man with suspicion.
The man smiled, "I'm just here to remind Teacher Geng of a few things. I'll leave after I'm done."
Without waiting for Geng Qianxing to respond, the man continued, "Qin Qiang from the Martial Vein Mountain Academy was just here, right?"
Geng Qianxing didn't answer.
He had no idea who this person was.
The man didn't seem to expect an answer and went on, "If I'm not mistaken, Qin Qiang came here to persuade you to join the Martial Vein Mountain Academy."
Geng Qianxing remained expressionless, but Li Wanran and the others couldn't help but nod.
The man chuckled, "Let me give you some advice. It's best that you didn't agree. If you did, don't actually skip the remaining assessments, and don't join the Martial Vein Mountain Academy."
"Why?" Li Wanran still had a good impression of the Martial Vein Mountain Academy.
It was one of the top ten academies on Blue Star, located in China, and ranked above the Great Han Yi Academy.
The long-haired man smirked, "Let me tell you a fact. That woman is the most treacherous. She would abandon anything, including moral principles, for her own benefit."
Although Geng Qianxing didn't like Qin Qiang, he wasn't fond of badmouthing people behind their backs.
The long-haired man clearly didn't care about such things.
"If you agreed to join the Martial Vein Mountain Academy and even gave up the last two assessments, I can tell you, you're in for a rough time. I guarantee that if you skip the last two assessments, you won't get into the Martial Vein Mountain Academy. That woman will flip on her promises without hesitation."
"But why would she..."
Li Wanran started to ask but stopped herself, realizing she was questioning the dean of one of the top ten academies on Blue Star.
"Why would she make those promises, right? Because she wants to uncover your teacher's secrets. At a recent assessment meeting, this woman even suggested that Ding Huan killed two members of the Gene Alliance and proposed issuing a warrant for his arrest. Is Ding Huan your teacher? Do you understand what I'm saying? Anyway, I can't say too much. Farewell."
With that, the long-haired man turned and left.
"Teacher Geng," Fang Chong looked at Geng Qianxing.
Geng Qianxing nodded, "I don't know if what he said is true, but it is true that she proposed issuing a warrant for Teacher Ding, claiming he killed two members of the Gene Alliance."
Geng Qianxing had already heard some information, which was why he wasn't keen on Ding Huan's students joining the Martial Vein Mountain Academy.
"That despicable woman, she's clearly no good," Fang Chong said indignantly.
Lü Zi and Li Wanran remained silent.
They didn't feel any regret about not joining the Martial Vein Mountain Academy.
With their results, they could easily get into better academies.
Geng Qianxing glared at Fang Chong, "Fang Chong, don't curse people so casually. For the next two assessments, give it your all. As long as you perform well, you have nothing to fear. I also want to remind you: no matter where you go or how high you climb in the future, always remember who nurtured you. The most important thing in life is gratitude. Those who aren't grateful will always be looked down upon."
Fang Chong said loudly, "I am who I am today because of Teacher Ding. I..."
"Keep your voice down," Li Wanran reminded Fang Chong.
Speaking too loudly here could be overheard.
She felt Fang Chong was overreacting.
Ding Huan was their mentor, and they should respect him.
Just like all the teachers who had taught her over the years, she should respect them.
Fang Chong's reaction went beyond respect, almost like the master-disciple relationships of ancient times.
"What's there to be quiet about? Without Teacher Ding, I'd be nothing," Fang Chong snorted, though his voice did lower a bit.
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