Chapter 209: Old Zhang’s Familiarity (Part 1)

The news of Zhao Qingfeng rejecting Tsinghua and Peking University spread throughout the entire county in just half an hour.

It was sensational.

Everyone thought it was a terrible choice, expressing their regret.

But.

For Zhang Zijun from the Ji Province University admissions office, it was a joyous occasion! It could be said that today was the happiest day of his life. Who would have thought that he, merely coming to the county to recruit a couple of students, would encounter a student determined to attend Ji Province University, the top scorer from the provincial exams no less? Wasn’t this a stroke of incredible luck?

“Who is Zhao Qingfeng!”

Zhang Zijun, in his forties this year, is the Dean of Academic Affairs at Ji Province University.

“Me!”

Zhao Qingfeng raised his hand high.

“Ah!”

Zhang Zijun rushed over, hugging Zhao Qingfeng as if he were hugging a treasure, moved to the point of kissing his cheek, and loudly said, “Student Zhao, I’ve heard about you wanting to attend Ji Province University, right? Good, good, good! It’s settled then, just like that! I’ll call the principal right now to have him come over! Tell me, what do you want? What kind of support do you want from our school in terms of living and studying? Money is easy to talk about, rewards are plenty, besides that, if you have any conditions, just mention them, don’t be shy with Old Zhang!”

Zhao Qingfeng was stunned.

Are all people named Zhang this forward?

He even dared to kiss me, and Yaoyao hasn’t even kissed me yet!

“Teacher Zhang…”

Zhao Qingfeng gently pushed Zhang Zijun away, stepping back to maintain some distance.

Zhang Zijun couldn’t contain his excitement, still gripping Zhao Qingfeng’s hand, “Sorry, I got too excited! Our Ji Province University has never admitted a top scorer before, let alone a provincial top scorer! That… just to confirm again, the rumors I heard before, they’re true, right?”

True.

Zhao Qingfeng nodded with a smile.

Zhang Zijun went wild.

Jumping high, he ran around like a child.

The principal of County No. 2 Middle school was there, as were Old Yan and Old Bian.

They had been listening in, hoping to persuade Zhao Qingfeng further.

Seeing the admissions officer from Ji Province University arrive, Old Yan became thoroughly anxious, hurriedly grabbing Zhao Qingfeng’s arm, “Little Feng, are you sure about this? It’s not too late to change your mind.”

He even wanted to pull Shen Lingyao aside to persuade her, but Zhao Qingfeng refused.

No regrets.

Absolutely no regrets!

Zhao Qingfeng knew Old Yan had good intentions and also knew about his serious illness.

But.

He whispered something into Old Yan’s ear, dispelling all of Old Yan’s concerns.

“Really?”

Old Yan was incredibly surprised, and after calming down, he seriously said, “If you can really do it, then I, Teacher Yan, have nothing to say. I… I choose to believe in you this time, Little Feng. Go ahead with your plan, boldly and confidently!”

Old Bian came over, “Old Yan, what did he say?”

Old Yan shook his head, “I can’t tell you. If it doesn’t work out, you’ll blabber everywhere. Let’s not bother Little Feng anymore. Principal Gao, don’t feel too bad. Come, I’ll explain to you.”

Principal Gao had hoped Zhao Qingfeng would go to Tsinghua or Peking University, which, along with Li Sibo, would have been a double celebration.

But…

Not going is also fine.

What Old Yan revealed about Zhao Qingfeng’s grand ambitions was truly shocking.

After hearing it, Principal Gao felt inferior to this young man. He instructed Old Yan, “This matter, only heaven, you, I, and earth know. Don’t talk nonsense to others. If it doesn’t work out, it’ll become a laughingstock. You should go and take care of your health. I need to go to the county government; they called earlier. Tonight, they’re organizing a parade, a grand celebration for the whole county, and I need to prepare! You get ready too, tonight we’ll stand behind Little Feng, riding on the parade float around the county, let’s also show our faces to the public!”

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