Chapter 207: Choosing Neither (Part 2)

“Indeed, you have been ahead of us for a while, but don’t forget the old saying, ‘The early bird might not always be the fattest; the latecomer can surpass the early riser.’ Sooner or later, we will catch up with you. Moreover, our school has recently hired a talented teacher who graduated from the Computer Science department at Yale University. Given enough time, we can easily outperform you.”

“What’s his name?”

Zhao Qingfeng, hearing about Yale University and recalling the year, felt intrigued.

“Li Zhi.”

Seeing Zhao Qingfeng’s interest, Mr. Wang quickly gave a detailed introduction, “He holds a master’s degree from Yale University, specializing in computer science, and has published over 13 outstanding papers in the most famous and authoritative magazines abroad. We spent a lot of money to bring him back. Little Feng, I can’t guarantee anything else, but if you go to Peking University, I assure you that you can learn under Professor Li!”

“Li Zhi…”

Zhao Qingfeng squinted, muttering the name.

Long time no see.

It was indeed him.

In a previous life, the two were old friends. Later, Li Zhi could not stand the educational methods in China and resigned decisively. Initially, when researching blockchain, Zhao Qingfeng was inspired by his papers. However, in 2009, Li Zhi died in the sinking of the “Jola” ferry during a trip in Senegal, along with 1700 others on board, sinking to the bottom of the sea.

What a pity.

A computer genius who had been abroad for many years but always adhered to fatalism, just vanished into thin air.

While lamenting.

Mr. Wang quickly interrupted him, “Little Feng, what do you think? We don’t have much time, give us your intention!”

Zhao Qingfeng smiled and nodded but didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he sought the opinion of his family again.

Qingfeng’s mother and Ding Xiang both thought Peking University was good, but Tsinghua was also not bad. The two women, not only struggling with the choice but also considering Shen Lingyao’s feelings, dared not express their opinion.

Shen Lingyao’s heart sank further.

But she always wore a happy and joyful smile on her pretty face, wiping away the tears at the corner of her eyes, “Brother Qingfeng, if it were up to me, I would choose Peking University. Don’t just look at your own small tech company now, but Mr. Wang mentioned Professor Li Zhi, who graduated from Yale University. If you study under him for a few years, you will definitely become even more impressive! So, that’s it, I’ve decided for you, Mr. Wang, Brother Qingfeng is going to Peking University!”

Even the sweetest and happiest smile couldn’t hide her worried heart.

She had deeply experienced the feeling of parting before. The month Zhao Qingfeng went to the City No. 1 Middle School was very short, but in her heart, it felt like thousands of years had passed.

“A day apart seems like three autumns,” this phrase is just a metaphor for most people.

But in Shen Lingyao’s heart, it was literal, even heavier than its literal meaning.

As she finished speaking.

Shen Lingyao’s heart felt utterly empty.

It was as if a void hand reached out from an unknown place and suddenly emptied all her soul.

“Brother Qingfeng?”

She didn’t want to cry, but tears still uncontrollably flowed, “Speak up, Mr. Wang is waiting for your reply!”

“Yaoyao…”

Zhao Qingfeng had seen it all, his heart filled with mixed emotions, and his eyes were already moist.

Silly girl.

You are still so naive, just like in your previous life…

The scene before his death in his previous life flashed through Zhao Qingfeng’s mind.

The black and white photo in front of Shen Lingyao’s grave was so clear, the tear stains on the diary so heavy.

He took a deep breath, said nothing, but reached out, gently pinched Shen Lingyao’s chubby cheek, then wiped the corner of his eyes, turned his head, and with a relaxed and calm tone, uttered a sentence that both admissions officers would find unbelievable in their lifetime.

“Dear teachers, I am deeply grateful for your generous offers.”

“However, I’m sorry, but I won’t be going to either Tsinghua or Peking University.”

“I have decided to stay in the provincial city, I choose Ji Province University.”

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