pjbooks Chapter 180 The Final Choice: Wuhan University!
Chapter 180 The Final Choice: Wuhan University!
Chen Yifan returned home.
The moment I pushed open the door, a fragrant breeze wafted towards me.
"elder brother!"
Chen Xue's voice was filled with uncontrollable joy.
Like a fledgling returning to its nest, she sprang up from the sofa and buried herself in Chen Yifan's arms.
The girl's hair had a fresh fruity and woody scent.
Those eyes, now brightened with renewed radiance, shone as if filled with the stars of a summer night.
"Brother, I saw the list! Number one! You're number one in Jiangcheng!"
Her voice was filled with pure pride.
It was as if the name standing at the top of the list was her own.
In the kitchen, Wang Shufen, wearing an apron, poked half her body out, her eyes slightly red, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.
"You're back? Come on, wash your hands and eat. Mom made your favorite braised pork!"
Her voice trembled slightly, a release born from a mixture of extreme joy and past bitterness.
In just over a month, her son underwent a dramatic transformation, which she witnessed and felt deeply pained by.
From an ordinary student to being caught up in an A-level disaster.
From being condemned by the entire internet to ultimately reaching the top of Jiangcheng with an indisputable stance.
The dangers and pressures involved were unimaginable to an ordinary woman like her. She could only channel all her worries into her daily meals, making the food more delicious.
"Mom, I'm home."
Chen Yifan responded with a smile, habitually ruffling his sister's hair.
The warmth of home, like a stream of lukewarm water, rekindled his heart, which had grown somewhat chilled by the heavy terms "heretical" and "lamplighter" in the Security Bureau.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was so warm and inviting it was almost palpable.
Wang Shufen kept piling food onto Chen Yifan's plate; the bowl of braised pork piled high was her simplest expression of love.
"Yifan, have you decided which school you want to go to?"
Wang Shufen asked cautiously, afraid that her question would put pressure on her son.
"Tsinghua or Peking University? Or Wuhan University in Chongqing? I heard the military has even sent people there; they're going to be officers..."
Chen Yifan shoveled rice into his mouth and mumbled a reply:
"Wuhan University, right?"
"Wuhan University?"
Wang Shufen and Chen Xue were both stunned.
In the minds of ordinary people, although Wuhan University is the top comprehensive university in China, its status is not the highest.
"Brother, why don't you go to Tsinghua or Peking University? Aren't they better?"
Chen Xue blinked her big eyes, full of confusion.
"Tsinghua and Peking Universities have many rules and regulations, which are troublesome."
Chen Yifan curled his lips with a look of "disdain," perfectly portraying his "salted fish" persona.
"Wuhan University is different; it's free."
"I heard that once you've earned enough credits, you can lie around in your dorm all day and nobody will care."
"Besides, it's close to home. It only takes two hours by the maglev train, and I can even stroll back on weekends and mooch a meal from you."
He winked at Wang Shufen, looking rather lazy.
This reason is very "Chen Yifan".
Upon hearing this, Wang Shufen's face lit up with a smile. She didn't understand school rankings or care about future prospects.
It's better for my son to live closer to home and come back often than anything else.
"Great, great, great! Wuhan University is great! Wuhan University is great!"
She said repeatedly, feeling a huge weight lifted from her heart.
Seeing the relaxed smiles on his mother's and sister's faces, Chen Yifan also breathed a sigh of relief.
Wuhan University in Longdu.
As one of the most dazzling stages in the "professional" system, it is undoubtedly his best disguise.
There, he was the city's top-scoring prodigy.
All of his future "abnormal" growth can be perfectly explained by the word "genius".
He needs this "cage".
A cage that is both ornate and sturdy enough will buy him precious time.
……
After dinner, Chen Yifan returned to his room and sent messages to Wang Fugui and Lin Xiaoyu.
Wang Fugui answered the phone instantly, his signature roar almost lifting the roof off.
"Dragon Capital Martial Arts University?! Fanzi, I knew you'd choose this! Just wait, I'll apply here too! The two of us brothers will go to Dragon Capital and take down all those so-called geniuses, one by one!"
Lin Xiaoyu's reply consisted of only one word.
"Um."
……
At the same time, the news that Chen Yifan, the top scorer, chose to attend Longdu Martial Arts University swept through the entire Jiangcheng like a storm.
This topic has been flooding all major forums.
"The dust has settled! The king has chosen his throne!"
"As expected! Longdu Martial Arts University, with its emphasis on practical combat, is the perfect fit for a ruthless individual like Chen Yifan!"
"I heard the military offered him a position with the rank of major, but he didn't go. That's a real tough guy, unmoved by power!"
Liu Quan, the director of the admissions office of Wuhan University in Longdu, felt like he had won the lottery and was walking with a swagger.
He immediately dialed Chen Yifan's number, his tone as warm as if he were talking to his long-lost son.
"Yifan, you've made the wisest choice!"
"On behalf of the school, I assure you that the promised S-level resource package will be doubled!"
"Furthermore, the school's 'Hall of Heroes' instance is open to you indefinitely! Your personal mentor will be Vice Principal Du Yuanshan!"
One after another, incredibly generous conditions were offered.
"Thank you, Director Liu. Thank you, school."
Chen Yifan responded calmly.
He knew that the higher the value he demonstrated, the thicker his "genius" facade would become, and the better it could conceal the secrets hidden in the shadows.
……
On the other side of Jiangcheng.
In a cultivation room filled with the chilling aura of ice elements, Su Qingxue slowly finished her practice.
Her breath condensed into tiny, visible ice crystals in the air.
The light screen on the wall was playing news about Chen Yifan's school selection.
"Wuhan University in Longdu..."
She uttered those four words softly, her cool eyes revealing a complex mix of emotions.
There was resentment and frustration.
But more than anything, it was a fighting spirit that had been completely ignited.
Once upon a time, she was a celestial princess, high above the clouds.
Chen Yifan was just a neighborly younger brother in the crowd who occasionally needed her care.
Now, he stands at a height that he himself would have to exert all his strength to even look up to.
What secrets does he hold?
"Chen Yifan..."
Su Qingxue stood up, her eyes regaining their usual coldness and determination.
"I will be waiting for you in Longdu."
I will uncover your secret myself.
She walked out of the meditation room, found her father, and said only one sentence.
"Dad, I'm only applying to Wuhan University in Longdu."
……
When everything settles down.
Chen Yifan didn't rush to celebrate. Instead, he sat at his desk and quietly sorted out his future path.
The appearance of the "Lamplighter" revealed another corner of this world beneath the surface.
A more secretive and more insane "heretical" path, driven by the will of the state.
This proves that his suspicions were not unfounded.
The world's elite have long been aware of the existence of the "cage" and have already begun to experiment with it.
That card with the character "Summer" is like a ticket to open the door to a new world at any time.
But he can't use it yet.
He needs to conserve his strength.
Chen Yifan closed his eyes and sank his mind into his mental space.
The "white jade platform" built of spiritual power floated alone in the endless void.
According to the method left by Luo Tian, his next step is to construct his own "Palace of the Heart" in this void.
But he soon discovered the problem.
Mental strength is severely lacking.
The total amount of mental energy required to construct the "Heart Palace" would likely be a terrifying astronomical figure.
And if you want to quickly improve your mental strength.
Aside from the [Mind Palace Visualization Method] provided by Luo Tian, there is only one more direct and effective method.
upgrade.
With each upgrade, the "Professional" system will comprehensively enhance his mental strength.
The resulting growth is the most fundamental and also the most obvious.
"Looks like I can't just relax this summer."
Chen Yifan opened his eyes.
There are still two months until the start of the new school year in September.
He must use this time to upgrade like crazy.
Then, use the spiritual growth brought about by the "professional" system to nurture the seed of "heretical path".
He's pursuing two parallel paths – that's his way!
As for where to upgrade...
Chen Yifan turned on his computer, his fingers tapping on the keyboard, and once again entered the Jiangcheng Professionals' website.
Followed by.
He was instantly drawn to a post that had been highlighted and pinned to the top.
[High Risk Warning! Anomaly at C-13 Deadly Mine! Suspected dungeon open! Bounty offered for groups to attempt to clear it!]