Chapter 96: Chapter 94: Rising Above the Rest (Double-Length)
Upon hearing Zhang Jianwu’s question,
Jiang Ye responded without hesitation, "Director, my goal has always been Penglai University."
He didn’t change his mind just because other schools sent A Level offers.
Penglai University’s C-Level offer left him a bit disappointed,
but he didn’t complain.
Jiang Ye was well aware.
His latest monthly exam score was 690, still far below Penglai University’s standard line.
Penglai University was willing to sign him early, which was already a great show of sincerity.
What remains depends on his performance in the college entrance exam.
"As long as my exam score can reach a higher standard," Jiang Ye said in a low voice, "I can naturally get a higher-level offer by then."
Zhang Jianwu was slightly taken aback by this statement.
He was still worried about whether Jiang Ye could meet the standard line.
And yet Jiang Ye was already thinking about getting a higher-level offer?
"You little guy," Zhang Jianwu shook his head with a smile, "you really have quite the tone."
"Since you have such a goal, then you must break through First Break as soon as possible."
"Do your best to pass the ’Star Sea Divine Path’ certification."
Zhang Jianwu said solemnly, "Only then can your strength meet the requirements in the college entrance exam."
Jiang Ye nodded.
From the start, he had set his goal.
To improve from 690 to nearly 900 in just over three months?
’Star Sea Divine Path’ certification was the key.
Zhang Jianwu reminded him, "Once you’ve decided, reply soon."
"Alright, I’ll fill out the contract right away," Jiang Ye nodded.
He looked back at the projection on the wristband.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, a thought crossed Jiang Ye’s mind.
"None of the first-class universities in the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance, which are slightly inferior to Penglai University, sent offers."
"Yet the top-notch Penglai University extended an invitation to me instead?"
Jiang Ye frowned, "Is it a coincidence?"
Hearing this, Zhang Jianwu candidly admitted, "It’s Chen Zilu’s doing."
"Chen Zilu?" Jiang Ye was astonished.
No wonder.
If even those first-class universities didn’t think he was qualified for an early contract,
let alone Penglai University.
Unless someone pulled strings and introduced his detailed information, giving him a slight chance to catch Penglai University’s attention.
"It’s her again," Jiang Ye recalled that cold yet charming young girl, feeling a hint of helplessness.
How many times had she helped him already?
"Thank you, Director," Jiang Ye said earnestly.
He knew it was probably Zhang Jianwu who made the connection.
"No need to thank me."
Zhang Jianwu laughed heartily, "I just mentioned it in passing, she offered help herself."
"If you truly want to thank someone, make sure to express your gratitude to that girl someday."
"I understand," Jiang Ye replied seriously.
After hanging up the phone,
Jiang Ye sat in place, pondering for a moment.
He picked up his smartwatch and dialed Chen Zilu’s number.
"Beep...."
Jiang Ye waited for a moment, but the call didn’t go through.
He hung up and opened the message screen to send a thank-you text to her.
A moment later,
Jiang Ye sat cross-legged on the ground.
"At this point, this is the only way I can express my thanks." He shook his head with a smile.
With her thousands of miles away, all Jiang Ye could do was offer verbal thanks.
Even if she were truly in need, there was nothing he could do right now.
The vast disparity in power and status was like an insurmountable gulf.
Jiang Ye still remembered the day she left in an incomparably advanced private spacecraft.
"Only by becoming stronger," Jiang Ye clenched his fist, his gaze growing more determined.
He opened the projection page and began filling out the C-Level contract.
...
At the same time,
in a small villa,
Zhang Jianwu sat on the sofa, a slight smile on his face.
"Penglai University did actually send the letter."
As a grade director,
Zhang Jianwu knew even better than Jiang Ye about Penglai University’s exclusivity.
Those who could get early contracts with Penglai University were nearly stepping into the threshold of the top ten schools.
And Jiang Ye was definitely not among them.
"This time, we really owe Miss Chen a lot."
Zhang Jianwu thought, "I never expected her to be willing to lend a hand."
Previously, he hadn’t requested actively, leaving the choice entirely to Chen Zilu.
Chen Zilu could have easily chosen to ignore it.
After all, if Jiang Ye’s subsequent performance was poor, it would also affect her.
After all, Jiang Ye was just her student, a coincidence who only spent a year with her.
Why take the risk of helping him so much?
"Miss Chen indeed treats Jiang Ye specially."
"Is it because this kid is good-looking?" Zhang Jianwu shook his head with a smile, "It’s likely because of his miraculous rise."
When Chen Zilu just joined the school, she didn’t treat Jiang Ye this special.
Jiang Ye’s own hard work and remarkable progress is what earned Chen Zilu’s appreciation.
As for other reasons? There couldn’t be any other reasons.
Could Chen Zilu have special feelings for Jiang Ye?
Impossible.
Zhang Jianwu was well aware of the chasm between Chen Zilu and Jiang Ye.
"Chen Zilu’s family background, even a flick of a finger, is enough to overwhelm the whole An City," Zhang Jianwu marveled internally.
With such status, even the progeny of major provincial figures,
rarely could match her.
...
Jiang Ye was entirely unaware of Zhang Jianwu’s musings.
After completing the contract and sending the reply to Penglai University, he no longer concerned himself with the matter.
The additional points for the Preparatory Star Profession had already been settled.
Now all he had to do was continuously improve.
Continuously improve!
Until... he reached that seemingly impossible score, to enter Penglai University with a higher status!