The college entrance exams had ended, and Qin Siyang called Wen Shu again.
After confirming that everything was fine, the worry hanging over his heart finally eased.
Now, Wen Shu only had to wait for her results, fill in her university choices, and then head to District 7 for school.
However, Qin Siyang still felt that Wen Shu's area, District 14121, was a bit dangerous.
So he said, "Wen Shu, you should be able to get into Jiulong Academy, right? Why don't you just come straight to District 7? That way there won't be any more accidents. If any trouble that I've caused comes looking for you again, I really wouldn't be able to help you from over there."
Wen Shu said softly, ["You can never be sure with exams. I feel like I did okay, but who knows what the results will be?"]
Qin Siyang curled his lips, "You top students are all the same, always pretending to be humble. You keep saying 'not sure, not sure,' then when the results come out, you leave me in the dust."
["..."]
"We're this close already. Just tell me honestly, how confident are you about getting into Jiulong Academy?"
["Uh… I guess around ninety percent."]
"Good. Then just bring your grandmother and come straight to District 7. You can get used to the new environment before school starts."
["Ah? But if we go to District 7, it's such a long trip…"]
"I'll arrange a car to pick you up. I'll have people help you settle in and take care of basic living stuff. There shouldn't be much for you to pack anyway. Leave as soon as possible, better safe than sorry."
Wen Shu froze for a moment, then slowly said, ["Alright. Thank you."]
"No need. Compared to what you've helped me with, this is nothing. Let's keep in touch."
["Okay."]
———
After hanging up, Wen Shu smiled faintly, "So bossy."
———
Qin Siyang then called Jonathan, asking him to help arrange transportation for Wen Shu to District 7.
Jonathan immediately patted his chest and promised, "My dear Qin, you and I are the best of friends. I'll definitely take care of this for you."
Then Jonathan turned around and called his son, Edward, over.
"Edward, earlier your mother and I decided to send you to Central Glory University this year. But now I've changed my mind, you're going to South Glory. Do you know why?"
The blond Edward nodded, "I know, Father. It's because our family has built a friendship with Qin Siyang. I'll have more opportunities in South Glory."
"No."
Jonathan shook his head, "Not our family, I have built a friendship with Qin Siyang. You haven't even met him yet."
"Yes, Father, you're right."
"You might think that Qin Siyang, by himself, can't possibly match the connections of those elite families at Central Glory University. You've been complaining about that lately."
"But you must understand, you are my only son. Your mother and I have placed all our hopes on you. We'd never risk your future."
"The reason I didn't tell you before was because I wasn't sure. I didn't know if Qin Siyang even remembered me, that shallow friendship of ours was as thin as soup water. I didn't want to embarrass us by reaching out first."
"But now I'm sure. He remembers. So now I can tell you everything."
Edward's face grew serious.
He knew his father was about to say something from the heart.
As governor, his father rarely had time for personal talks like this, and when he did, they always mattered.
"Qin Siyang is an extraordinary person. Among all the young people I've ever met, none come close to him. He's even better than you. He's already the Vice President of the Zhao Chamber of Commerce. As long as he doesn't die, his future will be limitless."
"To earn his recognition is like gaining access to an enormous treasure vault."
Jonathan sighed with emotion.
"When he published 'My Benefactor, Section Chief Qian', that little bureau section chief was suddenly promoted to a rank equal to mine."
"When he wrote 'My Confidant, Professor Li', that down-and-out professor found a second spring in life."
"If one day he publishes 'My Brother, Edward', do you know how much power that would bring you?"
"An astronomical amount."
Edward asked, "But Father, I heard Qin Siyang's gotten into a lot of trouble too. Wouldn't following him just make things more dangerous for me?"
"Danger? In this world, danger and reward always come hand in hand."
"Besides, the rewards he can offer you, no one else can. Do you really think befriending a couple of elite brats from Central Glory will help you rise step by step? Impossible. But Qin Siyang might actually be able to make it happen."
"Because he's a man of loyalty."
"Today he asked me to send two people to South Glory. That's actually him giving me, and you, an opportunity."
"He's hinting that you can accompany them to District 7, so that he'll have a reason to look after you later."
Edward frowned, "Father, does Qin Siyang really think that deeply? Isn't he just like me, an eighteen-year-old student?"
"He does," Jonathan's tone was firm, "Qin Siyang is an eighty-year-old politician wearing the skin of an eighteen-year-old. Don't treat him like an ordinary peer."
"I know you don't believe me now. But once you meet him, you'll see I'm not lying."
"For now, I only want you to remember this: when you escort those two to District 7 and meet Qin Siyang, put away your arrogance as the governor's son. Be humble. Follow his lead completely."
Edward had never seen his father speak so highly of anyone.
But out of respect for his father's authority, and trust in his deep love, Edward nodded.
"Yes, Father. I understand."
"Good. Then go. Once you reach District 14121, give Qin Siyang a call. Oh, and use the unmonitored phone to contact him."
"Yes, Father."
———
Two days later, Wen Shu and her grandmother boarded the governor's private car.
Edward sat in the passenger seat, being polite, attentive, and considerate toward the two of them.
From District 14121 to District 7 would take about a week's journey.
After reporting their safe departure to Qin Siyang, Wen Shu didn't contact him again.
Meanwhile, things were developing on Qin Siyang's side as well.
Harrison and Professor Li, who had been away from campus for some time, had just returned from a conference.
Both were renowned professors and board members of South Glory University. Two months ago, they represented South Glory at an academic summit hosted by West Glory University. They had only returned today.
After resting for a single day, both were summoned to the conference room by Zhao Longfei.
Also present were Qin Siyang, Li Tianming, Zhang Kuang, Hao Liang, Wu Yu, Lu Daoxing, Chang Tianxiang, and Chang Tianxiong.
Harrison and Professor Li assumed Zhao Longfei wanted them to report on the summit.
But when they entered the conference room, they were met with a row of cold faces, and two dead bodies lying on the table.
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