Chapter 142 Norton University: Poaching Talent?! [2 Updates]
"What's wrong?" Zuo Li was taken aback and looked over as well.
Blue sky, white clouds, and bright sunshine.
There wasn't even a single bird.
What are you looking at?
Just as Zuo Li was puzzled, he watched as the girl picked up a stone from the ground, tossed it in her hand, and then threw it into the air.
"Snap!"
With a very faint, crisp sound, something shattered.
Fleeting.
Zuo Li stared at the sky for a full thirty seconds before snapping back to reality: "Ying, did you hear anything?"
"Hmm?" Ying Zijing withdrew her gaze, wiped her hands, and remained expressionless. "There's nothing there."
She just didn't expect that Earth's technology had developed to this level.
But that doesn't stop her from enjoying her retirement.
"Oh, oh." Zuo Li nodded, wondering if he was too excited and was hallucinating.
**
At the same time.
Somewhere in the world.
Suddenly, the door to a laboratory was flung open from the inside, and a figure rushed out: "Where are the admissions officers? Hurry, it's urgent!"
He was an old man with silver hair, but he walked with a steady and powerful gait, not at all old.
Someone nearby reminded him, "Professor, over there."
The old man immediately ran away.
After arriving at the admissions office, he placed the USB drive in front of the admissions officer on duty: "I've discovered a genius in my area. Take a look, and give me the invitation letter."
"Okay, I'll take care of it for you right away." The admissions officer took it, and a minute later, he looked up, puzzled. "Professor, are you sure you're not mistaken? There's no video recording here."
"Impossible!" The old man leaned closer to look, and when he saw that the computer screen was completely blank, he freaked out, "Where are my records? Who erased my video?"
Norton University has deployed stealth drones on campuses around the world to capture talented students.
Of course, it's impossible to monitor students' private activities.
The drone camera will automatically turn off during any conversations that involve privacy.
The cameras will only turn on, record footage, and transmit it to the main campus when they detect a student worthy of admission to Norton University.
This USB drive is connected to a drone.
The old man didn't know who invented this kind of drone, and he didn't have time to care.
What he needs to do now is to get the invitation letter, go to China immediately, and recruit this student into Norton University ahead of schedule.
“Professor, that’s impossible.” The female assistant, carrying documents, walked by and shook her head upon hearing this. “Even the leader of the Anonymous hacker group couldn’t destroy our recordings. They couldn’t detect the drone.”
"But it's really gone!" The old man paced anxiously. "I just checked it again, how could it just disappear like that?"
The female assistant shook her head again: "Perhaps you should take a rest."
And now, my presbyopia is starting to appear.
**
The Zhong family.
Even though it's the weekend, Grandpa Zhong still went to the company.
Only Madam Zhong and Zhong Zhiwan remained in the old house.
Zhong Zhiwan stood stiffly in front of the sofa, her palms sweating profusely, not daring to look up at Madam Zhong's expression.
"Zhong Zhiwan, what happened to your exam this time?" Madam Zhong looked at the ranking on the paper, so angry that she laughed. "1001st place? Are you kidding me?"
"Mom, no." Zhong Zhiwan's face was pale as she whispered, "This time the school's calculation system made a mistake and didn't convert the results, so our class's ranking is very low."
She paused, then said, "Mom, look, I'm ranked first in my class. It's impossible for our whole class to be bad."
"Is that so?" Madam Zhong frowned, glanced at the class rankings, and found it to be true. "If converted, you would have 730 points, ranking first in the grade?"
Zhong Zhiwan bit her lip and didn't respond, which was taken as tacit agreement.
"That's true." Madam Zhong's expression softened. "Don't blame me for being so strict with you. I'm doing it all for your own good."
As she spoke, she sighed, "Wanwan, among the young ladies of your generation, you and Xiaoxuan are the most outstanding. I've always been very happy that you can outperform her in your studies."
Zhong Zhiwan dared not say anything more.
She was afraid that Madam Zhong would find out that the top student in the grade this time was Ying Zijing, the adopted daughter of the Ying family.
Fortunately, the homeroom teacher didn't mention being number one in the grade at this parent-teacher meeting.
Given Mrs. Zhong's personality, she wouldn't even bother to look at other people's achievements.
"So you must work hard and not fall behind." Madam Zhong's tone became even more stern. "Three days from now, the Mu family from the capital will send someone over. Wanwan, you must be careful with your words and actions, and don't leave a bad impression on the Mu family, understand?"
Zhong Zhiwan remembered the disciplinary action the school had given her yesterday, her heart tightened, and her voice became even lower: "Mom, I understand."
"There's another banquet next Friday." Madam Zhong thought for a moment and then added, "You don't need to worry about that, just focus on your studies."
**
Han Pavilion.
After the waiter set out the cutlery and dishes, he withdrew.
Arriving here once again, Ying Zijing glanced sideways and noticed the incense burner beside her.
She could naturally tell that the incense burning in the incense burner was different from the first time.
It can not only calm the mind, but also relieve pent-up emotions.
Ying Zijin's eyelashes fluttered slightly.
It was indeed prepared on purpose.
She looked at the man sitting opposite her, lost in thought.
“Well, Yaoyao, I promised you last time that if you got a perfect score, I would give you an entertainment company.” Fu Yunshen pushed his phone in front of her. “Now, it’s time to fulfill my promise.”
Ying Zijin raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly surprised.
"Yaoyao, that expression of yours—" Fu Yunshen raised his peach blossom eyes, "You don't think your brother is lying to a child, do you?"
Ying Zijing rested her chin on her hand, showing no mercy whatsoever: "Mm."
“Little kid, that’s really heartless of you.” Fu Yun’s eyes narrowed slightly. “When have I ever lied to you?”
Ying Zijing turned her head, as if she was recalling something.
Three seconds later, she calmly repeated the same sentence she had said when they first met: "Look at me, I have no power or influence. What if he arrests us?"
Fu Yunshen: "..."
He seems to have said that.
"Sure." Fu Yunshen leaned back on the sofa, paused for a moment, then smiled. "You remember all the dirt on your brother, can this gift make up for it?"
Ying Zijing took the phone.
The webpage on the screen is Tianyancha.
This is a business security company that allows you to check company information.
At the very top of the webpage are four words.
Chuguang Media.
Ying Zijing paused for a moment.
She knew this company.
The other web series she was watching featured a villainous second female lead who was from Chuguang Media.
Because the actress was quite pretty, she paid more attention to her and also looked up the company.
Chuguang Media is the number one entertainment company in China.
It has produced many Best Actor and Best Actress winners, as well as international superstars.
It can be said to be a holy land in the entertainment industry. Every student from the Beijing Film Academy wants to join Chuguang Media.
Chuguang Media doesn't produce stars, only actors.
Anyone who is chosen by Chuguang Media is destined for a bright future.
Chuguang Media's annual revenue is also a staggering figure.
I just gave it away casually.
Ying Zijin's gaze shifted downwards.
It landed in the column for the legal representative.
The name written is hers.
Below that is the registered capital, which is a very long figure.
"After thinking about it, this one seems better." Fu Yunshen poured himself a cup of tea, looking languid. "There are quite a few female celebrities here, some I haven't noticed, but they should be ones you like, Yaoyao."
"If you don't like it, you can take it again."
"Let me concoct a medicine for you." Ying Zijing paused. "This time, it won't be for kidney tonification; it will definitely prolong your life."
"Hmm, okay." Fu Yunshen raised an eyebrow, drawing out his words. "If it really nourishes the kidneys, it's not a bad thing."
He doesn't need it, but he can give some to Nie Yi.
**
on Monday.
After having the international students solve the problem on their own, He Xun went to the principal's office.
The principal had been waiting for him. When he arrived, he adjusted his glasses and said, "Teacher He, please have a seat."
Since the Q&A session a few days ago, He Xun has noticed that the way the students look at him at school has changed.
The previous admiration and respect were gone, replaced by a hint of disdain.
He Xun had never received such a gaze before.
These past few days, he's been even more worried that Norton University will call again, but no one has.
He Xun's throat tightened before he asked, "What is it, Principal?"
“Teacher He, we said at the time that insisting on reporting a student for cheating without evidence would be punished.” The principal took out a document, his tone relatively calm. “This is the school’s punishment result for you after discussion.”
He Xun pursed his lips, suppressing the unease in his heart.
He took the document and opened it.
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P.S.: This section on quantum mechanics references some materials; those who are overly meticulous about the details shouldn't delve too deeply into it.
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