Lin Ran took a closer look and saw that the caller was indeed Zhou Yi. He immediately transferred the call.
"Xiao Ran, the teachers responsible for admissions from all the universities have arrived. The people picking you up are already downstairs."
"Just get in the car."
Zhou Yi said with a chuckle.
Lin Ran was a little surprised:
"So fast? Their efficiency is amazing."
"It's only been a day, and they're all here?"
Zhou Yi laughed heartily:
"Of course..."
"You are now the most popular celebrity in the entire Long Country, and also the darling of all major universities."
"If you were to go to domestic competitors, they would definitely not accept it."
"The faster we are, the more it shows our importance to you."
Lin Ran nodded:
"Is that so? Alright, I'll be right there!"
Lin Ran, who ran downstairs, quickly spotted the extended magic-powered car and Luo Qingyan, who was sitting in the back seat, waving at him with a smile.
After a brief exchange with the driver and bodyguards, Lin Ran also got into the back seat.
Luo Qingyan chuckled:
"What, have you decided where you want to go?"
"Anyway, I'm going with you."
Lin Ran rolled his eyes:
"Didn't I say to listen to their conditions first? What are you in a hurry for..."
Luo Qingyan playfully punched Lin Ran's shoulder:
"But you still need a primary target, right?"
"What if their conditions are similar? You can't just stand there and think on the spot, can you?"
Lin Ran pondered for a moment:
"It should still be Qingjing Yan Yun University. After all, it's ranked first, and it has its own legacy."
"Other universities, compared to it, are still somewhat inferior."
"And I also heard that the heads of their five major departments are very powerful and have unique characteristics. I'm quite eager to see them."
Luo Qingyan nodded:
"It's just as I thought..."
"And I also heard that the food in Qingjing is very good, which I really like."
Lin Ran was frustrated.
At a time like this, this guy was still thinking about food!
Indeed, the gap between people's minds could sometimes be wider than that between humans and dogs.
...
Soon, the two returned to Jianggu City No. 1 High School in the special car.
Zhou Yi, who was standing at the entrance, had clearly been waiting for a long time.
"Uncle Zhou personally coming to pick us up is too kind."
After getting out of the car, Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan walked towards Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi gave a wry smile:
"It's not about being kind or not..."
"The main problem is that the meeting room is currently at a standstill, and the temperature has dropped by who knows how many degrees because of those admission teachers."
"I was really uncomfortable inside, like sitting on pins and needles."
"Coming out to pick you up, I can finally breathe for a bit."
Lin Ran was slightly taken aback:
"That exaggerated?"
Zhou Yi sighed:
"If anything, it's even worse!"
"When we get there later, Xiao Ran, you and Qingyan will know..."
A moment later, Zhou Yi led Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan to the door of the conference room.
Swish!
Zhou Yi pushed the door open first, then quickly ushered the two inside.
Instantly, dozens of gazes locked onto Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan.
As for Zhou Yi, who was quite a figure in Jianggu City, he was completely and pathetically ignored.
Being stared at by so many powerful individuals, enduring their oppressive aura, was quite taxing.
Even though they had deliberately restrained their auras, the two were still somewhat unsteady on their feet.
Lin Ran, protected by his Natural Spirit Body, fared much better and remained composed.
However, Luo Qingyan's Sacred Angel did not have such strong resilience.
Sensing that Luo Qingyan's complexion was not quite right, Lin Ran clasped her hand and a vast amount of life force surged from him into her body.
Luo Qingyan then recovered somewhat, and her expression returned to its usual calm.
The small gesture between the two did not escape the notice of the teachers.
Dozens of teachers silently nodded to themselves.
Just as the outside rumors suggested, the relationship between the two was not ordinary.
This meant that if they could recruit one of them, the other would likely follow!
They would then be able to secure both the top scholar and the second-place winner, the two great prodigies, under their banner!
For the universities present, this was truly significant news.
This was because such a situation had not occurred for many years.
As the saying goes, it's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.
Generally speaking, the top ten students in the college entrance examination would go to different top ten universities.
Otherwise, having someone suppress you in the same cohort would make anyone uncomfortable.
Moreover, the gap between the top ten universities was not particularly large.
Even the Qingjing Yan Yun University, with its superior status, could not completely overwhelm the others.
Since these two were essentially a package deal, they would have to spare no expense!
This was especially true for the five department heads from Qingjing who were dispatched by the white-haired old man.
After all, they were on a mission...
Their bonuses and holidays were tied to Lin Ran!
"Hello, teachers. I am Lin Ran."
"Hello, teachers. I am Luo Qingyan."
Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan greeted them first.
The three teachers from Qilu University, who were closest to them, smiled first:
"Excellent, excellent. You two are future prodigies and pillars of the nation."
"I won't say any more superfluous words. Let's get straight to the point."
"If you are willing to come to our Qilu University, we can provide each of you with at least three Golden-tier rare materials annually!"
"Plus three Golden-tier magic equipment, and a large amount of gene modification fluid and consumables."
"If your progress is rapid, we can also provide Platinum-tier items!"
"As for Dragon Coins and miscellaneous items, they are all yours to choose from!"
"And everything I've mentioned is in addition to what you would already receive."
"There is much more that will rightfully belong to you!"
The teachers from Qilu University didn't bother with probing and immediately offered the standard terms for top scholars.
Before Lin Ran could even think, a teacher from Yuzhou University chimed in:
"Building on Qilu University's offer, we will add one more Golden-tier magic equipment."
The other teachers also stopped holding back.
"Our Xihu University will add one more Golden-tier rare material!"
"Our Modu University will add two more Golden-tier rare materials!"
"Our Xiangchu University will provide five items each of rare materials and magic equipment annually!"
"..."
As the teachers went all out, the conference room immediately turned into a chaotic marketplace.
Everyone argued red-faced, unwilling to back down even an inch.