coobybook Chapter 7 8 Universities
Chapter 7 8 Universities
Seeing Jiang Peng introduce himself so earnestly, Xiao Weiqing involuntarily straightened up.
He solemnly said, "Xiao Weiqing, a senior at Linhai No. 2 Middle School, has not yet awakened."
"..."
Jiang Peng was speechless. Was this the point?
Who cares which high school you went to?
However, seeing Xiao Weiqing's serious expression, he didn't know what to say.
Wei Lan covered her mouth and chuckled: "Brother Qing, my cousin wants you to apply to Luojiang Academy."
"Luojiang Academy?"
"Is it Luojiang University, one of the eight prestigious universities?"
"That's right."
Xiao Weiqing said, "But Luojiang Academy isn't recruiting students from our county this year, is it?"
"If I'm not recruiting students, what's the point of me being here?"
"You don't need to worry about that, just tell me if you want to come or not."
"Senior Jiang, I haven't even awakened yet. What if I end up gaining a 'body'?"
Jiang Peng shook his head. "It's unlikely. If your simulated awakening is one 'skill' or two different types of extraordinary talents, I can't be sure that your extraordinary awakening will definitely reach the 'skill' level."
"But all three times it was a 'spell,' and all of them were fire-based, with each level reaching level 3 or higher. This couldn't be an accident."
"If I were to let you go, I'd rather find a block of tofu and smash my head against it."
Finally, Jiang Peng stared intently at Xiao Weiqing, "I need you!"
Upon hearing this...
Xiao Weiqing got goosebumps and subtly turned his head away. "Senior, why don't you introduce me to the universities in Great Xia?"
Jiang Peng nodded, "That's good. After talking to you, you realized that Luojiang Academy is still the most suitable for you."
"The Great Xia Dynasty has a total of 64 prefectures. Our Luojiang Academy is one of the eight most prestigious academies. You should have heard of the eight prestigious academies, right?"
Xiao Weiqing nodded. He had heard of it before; it was equivalent to a top-tier university in China in his previous life.
Where does Luojiang Academy rank?
Jiang Peng froze upon hearing this, "Ahem... because we didn't perform well in last year's exchange competition, we're currently ranked eighth."
Xiao Weiqing: "..."
"But don't worry, last year was just an accident. In previous years, our results have been quite good. Our school used to be in the top three every year."
"oh."
"Where did you rank the year before last?"
Jiang Peng hesitated and did not answer.
"Hehe... We were ranked seventh the year before last, and eighth the year before that. We almost got overtaken," Wei Lan laughed from the side.
Xiao Weiqing was slightly stunned. Goodness, why does Luojiang Academy seem like it's just there to make up the numbers?
"Wei Lan, children shouldn't talk nonsense."
Wei Lan pouted, "That's just how it is, why can't others say it?"
Jiang Peng explained, "Xiao Weiqing, although that is true, Luojiang Academy is definitely the best choice in the Southeast region."
"Let me finish. First of all, as far as I know, no neighboring universities will be recruiting students from Linhai County this year. Even if they are, they will only be universities or colleges in neighboring cities, and they will all be second-rate universities."
"You need to know that your Linhai County is located in a remote area and is the weakest of the weak counties. If you go to other prefectures, it will be very difficult. You will have to apply in advance, and it is very far away. They may not even send anyone to come."
"I don't deny that there are indeed top universities with better resources than our Luojiang University, but they are also more exclusive, or rather, most top universities are more exclusive."
"Xiao Weiqing, if I hadn't told you this, you might not have known that when you actually obtain a high-level 'skill,' you'll find that someone will be looking for you, and you'll eventually still enter Luojiang Academy."
Xiao Weiqing nodded slightly, having learned something new.
If he hadn't happened to run into Jiang Peng and Wei Lan today, he would have known nothing about any of this.
"I understand, thank you, Senior Jiang. If my extraordinary talent meets the application requirements, I will apply to Luojiang Academy."
"Great! We can be classmates!" Wei Lan said happily from the side.
Jiang Peng nodded. "I guarantee you won't make the wrong choice."
"Let's go back first."
The three returned to the hotel.
Xiao Weiqing lay in bed, reflecting on everything that had happened that day.
"Jiang Peng and Wei Lan don't seem like bad people. Luojiang Academy is also quite good. It used to be an unattainable institution, but now if we can easily meet the requirements, there's nothing wrong with that."
"What are you thinking about?"
"They're already opening champagne halfway through the event, before even participating in the Extraordinary Awakening."
"sleep."
Having experienced so much today, Xiao Weiqing soon fell asleep.
Silent all night.
......
Ding! Ding~
The alarm clock rang.
The bracelet is flashing, indicating unread messages.
I opened it and took a look.
This is for all examinees in Linhai County.
This year, four prestigious universities will be recruiting students in Linhai County: Yuntai University, Sanshan University, Dongfeng College, and Hongye College.
A total of 98 students were enrolled.
Several other comprehensive universities.
"Hmm, four?"
Xiao Weiqing suddenly sat up.
"Why isn't Luojiang Academy mentioned?"
Wait a minute, didn't Jiang Peng say yesterday that he was representing Luojiang Academy to recruit students? He even invited me to apply.
What's going on?
Did Jiang Peng lie to me?
There's no reason for it.
Turn on the bracelet.
Xiao Weiqing quickly searched for information about Luojiang Academy.
"Luojiang Academy... is here."
Xiao Weiqing watched for a full five minutes before he felt relieved.
"I see."
No wonder it wasn't mentioned in the notice. As one of the eight great universities of the Great Xia Dynasty, Luojiang Academy has the right to recruit students freely, and even if it were to recruit students, only a few people would know about it.
Simply put, they only recruit high-achieving students with exceptional talent; otherwise, they don't recruit them.
This is something that the eight major universities often do. In small counties like Linhai, they would send people to check things out privately. If there were any students with level 3 "skills" or level 4 extraordinary talents, they would reveal their identities and take them away.
If not, then pretend you were never here.
No one has ever refused a chosen person; that's just how reality is.
Xiao Weiqing finally understood Jiang Peng's meaning. "Sigh, it seems fair, but ordinary people don't even have the right to know."
The less information is disclosed, or the less transparent it is, the more room there is for manipulation.
Stop thinking about it and get up to wash.
Today is the day of the theory exam.
Thump! Thump~
"Who?"
"It's me, Brother Qing, Wei Lan."
"Hold on."
A moment later, Xiao Weiqing opened the door.
"Brother Qing, you're also taking the theory exam at Linhai No. 1 High School, right?"
"Um."
"Is that alright? Let's go together."
Xiao Weiqing nodded, "Okay."
"Hey, Wei Lan, your eyes?"
Xiao Weiqing was surprised; Wei Lan's eyes were different from yesterday. They weren't red anymore, and they looked like an ordinary person's.
"I'm wearing colored contact lenses. My cousin said it's too flashy."
"Oh, I see. By the way, where's Senior Jiang?"
Wei Lan said, "He went to the county."
Xiao Weiqing nodded, presumably because as the person in charge of admissions at Luojiang Academy, he must have his own things to do.
The two arrived at Linhai No.1 Middle School.
After swiping my wristband and passing through layers of checks, I finally arrived at the foot of several teaching buildings.
"Brother Qing, I'm on the 3rd floor of Building B. What about you?"
"I'm on the 4th floor of Building C."
"Okay, then you have to wait for me after the exam, and you can't run away."
Xiao Weiqing smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll wait for you at the milk tea shop near the entrance after the exam."
Okay, keep it up.
Enter the examination room.
"Group C, seat number 4..."
Xiao Weiqing found his seat, sat down, and waited quietly.
Ding~ding~ding~
The alarm bell rang urgently.
Two teachers came in carrying a small box.
A man and a woman, both with short hair.
"Hello everyone, we are members of the 23rd Squad, 4th Regiment, 7th Legion of the Demon Suppression Army."
"My name is Zhao Lei, and this is my teammate Li Lan."
"We are in charge of proctoring this exam, and we hope everyone will do well."
Respect flashed across Xiao Weiqing's face, as did the other candidates in the classroom.
The Demon Suppression Army is the most dangerous profession in the Great Xia Dynasty, bar none, as they are always on the front line of exorcising demons.
Zhao Lei opened the box in his hand and then distributed it to all the candidates one by one.
"You should all have your cards by now. Place them in the center of the table."
Everyone did as instructed.
Three minutes later, a bell rang.
"Time's up. Scan your ID bracelet with the card to start the exam, which will last four hours."
"Remember, do not make loud noises."