Chapter 208: Love So Steadfast (Part 1)

If it hadn’t been seen with their own eyes, the two admissions officers would have surely thought this was a colossal joke.

Tsinghua.

Peking University.

These are supremely prestigious institutions in China, beyond the reach of the ordinary. And Zhao Qingfeng rejected them both?

Even if not choosing these two, opting for Nankai or Renmin University would be acceptable, only dropping a level, or it could be said, choosing a path to officialdom.

But, alas.

He had the audacity to say he wanted to go to Ji Province University!

Please forgive the refined and scholarly admissions officers for their profanity.

Because this was beyond their imagination and comprehension.

In their view, anyone who could score 700 points should not go to Ji Province University.

Even with their scholarly demeanor, they believed Ji Province University was nothing more than a dump; anyone who went there was a fool!

“Mr. Zhao, you’re not joking, are you?”

Mr. Wang was utterly baffled, frowning deeply.

“Little Feng, the admission score for Ji Province University is only around 580 points. If you really go there, how is that different from wasting your talent?”

Mr. Song slapped his thigh, insisting on confirming if this was a joke.

“It’s no joke.”

Zhao Qingfeng waved his hand, “Gentlemen, my mind is made up. What I said earlier was sincere. However, I still appreciate your kindness. The road ahead is long, and today’s meeting means we’ve become acquainted. There will be opportunities to meet again in the future.”

As if!

Mr. Song took a deep breath, “I said before, not all gold can shine everywhere, even if it’s covered by a cloth, it won’t shine! Mr. Zhao, don’t think you’re something special just because you’ve started a small tech company. Do you have the skills? Do you have the experience? What can you learn at Ji Province University? Their computer science teachers only know some outdated QB or VB techniques, not even kids want to learn that. If you really go, it’s like ruining your own future!”

Indeed…

The bystanders, everyone thought so.

Shen Lingyao was also very anxious. While happy, she hoped Zhao Qingfeng could achieve more, “Brother Qingfeng, just go. The teachers are right, Ji Province University really can’t compare with Tsinghua and Peking. I’m begging you, don’t destroy your future for… for me…”

Zhao Qingfeng patted Shen Lingyao’s head, glancing at Qingfeng’s mother and Aunt Ding without saying anything.

He also knew why Shen Kuo hadn’t come.

Old Yan had contacted Uncle Shen early on, and Uncle Shen had known about Zhao Qingfeng’s high score. He loved his daughter too much to bear watching such a scene.

Qingfeng’s mother and Ding Xiang could understand Zhao Qingfeng’s thoughts.

Both women were deeply moved but also worried about Zhao Qingfeng’s future, just like Shen Lingyao.

They all thought the same: although Zhao Qingfeng had a small company, he needed further education to progress. What if he gave up his studies for Shen Lingyao and the tech company didn’t develop further? Would he regret it later?

Perhaps…

That’s what love is.

It always faces tough choices at some point.

Like in the past, having pledged allegiance to a country, one cannot pledge to an individual. It seems impossible to have both the fish and the bear’s paw.

But.

Zhao Qingfeng didn’t care.

Not to mention his current deep understanding of the internet industry.

Even if he forgot it all, even with nothing, he would resolutely and firmly stay by Shen Lingyao’s side.

This was his love; he always felt he owed his beloved girl.

“I won’t leave.”

After a long silence, Zhao Qingfeng took a deep breath, firmly grasped Shen Lingyao’s hand, and once more solemnly gave his final answer to the two admissions officers, “No matter how good the capital is, no matter how big the world outside is, I choose to stay for her.”

“…”

“…”

“…”

The room fell silent.

The two admissions officers, who had been hopeful of receiving a positive response, saw their joy plummet to the depths.

They had thought they would witness a rising star shine brightly in the future.

But…

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