Principal Yu noticed that Yi Lianfan was almost done filming, so he said, “I need to talk to Yi Lianfan. He stood second in the Science division and only lost by one mark. It is such a pity.”


  Huo Yao narrowed her eyes. “Yes, it was too bad.”


  Just one mark made all the difference.

  Principal Yu sighed before he waved at her and walked off.

  Huo Yao stood where she was briefly before going to the office next door. Her parents were already done chatting with the Education Bureau Director.

  **

  Shortly after Huo Yao’s results were released, a lot of top universities called Song Ning and Huo Jinyan and tried to recruit their daughter.

  Since both of them knew she wanted to join Tsing University, they politely turned down all the offers.

  Zhao Lian had kept an eye on Huo Yao’s performance. Now that her results were out, he was rather surprised. Only a handful of students achieved full marks, once every five years at the most.

  All students with such fantastic scores had bright futures.

  Zhao Lian felt a lot better after asking her about what faculty she wanted to get into.

  Although she was an Arts student, it was perfectly fine for her to join the Biology department. Unlike the other Science faculties, the Biology department did not restrict students based on their background.

  He even told the department head about this.

  Since Qi Hui was in charge of recruiting students for the Biology department, he had kept an eye on the college entrance exam results as well. He was in a dilemma. “Although she is the top scholar, she is an Arts student. Wouldn’t it make more sense for her to join the humanities department?”


  It was true that Huo Yao was the top scholar and was an incredible student, but she was not a Science student. It simply made no sense for her to join the Science department at Tsing University.

  Qi Hui paused. He thought about the students he had his eyes on recently and added, “I think the student who stood second in the Science division from No.1 Middle School seems like a good pick for the department.”


  He only lost to the top scholar by one mark and had a Science background, so there was no way Huo Yao could compete with that. Even if he did not opt for the Biology department, Qi Hui could still try.

  Zhao Lian frowned as he said, “Huo Yao probably has a strong foundation in Science.”


  She was capable of answering all the Science questions during the International Quiz Contest, so it was fairly obvious that she was talented.

  Moreover, Huo Yao came with a high recommendation from Principal Yu and he trusted Principal Yu.

  Qi Hui felt that Prof Zhao was not sure about Huo Yao’s Science knowledge either. He went quiet briefly and did not go on discussing the matter further with Zhao Lian.

  Instead, he nodded and said, “Okay. I will send the Biology department enrollment details to the Chancellor in a minute and get him to mail the acceptance letters.”


  Huo Yao would still have to take an exam before she was permitted to join the Biology department. If she did not have a strong foundation, she ought to join some other faculty and stop wasting her time.

  He would never allow students who did not meet standards to join the department and steal the spot from someone else who was more deserving.

  Zhao Lian did not know what Qi Hui was thinking. He simply acknowledged him before he stood up. “See you then.”


  “Sure.” Qi Hui stood up and walked Zhao Lian out respectfully.

  Zhao Lian happened to encounter Rong Jun when he left the office and headed downstairs.

  Rong Jun was a professor from the Physics department. He got promoted to ‘fellow’ about two years ago and often asked Huo Yao Physics questions. Also, he kept making small talk with Huo Yao of late.

  “Rong Jun, what brings you here?” Zhao Lian looked at Rong Jun in surprise.