Chapter 18: Chapter 18: South University Recruitment, Bai Ze Also Has to Go
Cao Bin adjusted his reflective glasses, tidied up his bright yellow hair, and silently pulled out several cards.
He spread them out on the table, displaying them for the students below.
"These are... three B-grade cards and one A-grade card? South University is being so generous!"
The students below were almost screaming in excitement at the sight of such a scene.
Even the other university representatives sitting beside Cao Bin wore bitter expressions.
They hadn't expected that South University would go so far as to recruit a new student, even offering an A-grade card that was nearly impossible to find on the market, often selling for billions at auctions.
In terms of resources, they simply couldn't compete and could only watch as he tried to secure the recruit.
"So, what do you think, Miss Xia? If you're willing to enroll at South University, these four cards will serve as your enrollment bonus," Cao Bin said confidently.
"Additionally, I'll personally look after you. If anyone dares to bully you at school, just come to me, and I'll handle it for you!"
He struck a proud and self-assured pose.
The principal of Nantian High School, sitting nearby, remained silent. Today wasn't just about South University several other top universities from the province were present.
The decision ultimately rested with Xia Yinyue.
Xia Yinyue, on the other hand, wore a look of distaste at Cao Bin's overt gestures.
However, after some thought, she responded seriously, "Alright."
"But I have one condition. Fulfill this condition, and I'll enroll at your school!"
Cao Bin was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered.
Xia Yinyue was an unparalleled genius with a rare talent for energy conversion a divine gift with boundless potential.
What's more, such an adorable schoolmate had already captured his heart.
If he could bring her to South University, not only would he earn rewards from his mentor, but he might also have a chance to woo her.
"No problem! Miss Xia, feel free to state your condition. South University is wealthy enough to satisfy most requests," Cao Bin said confidently.
Even the students below couldn't hide their envy.
Directly negotiating with the top-ranked South University and making demands this was a privilege they could only dream of.
"Oh, I'm so jealous of Xia Yinyue! I wonder what she'll ask for."
"Yeah, if it were me, I'd ask for another A-grade card!"
Amidst the chatter, Xia Yinyue finally spoke.
"I want my friend here, Bai Ze, to join South University with me!" Xia Yinyue's calm voice echoed through the hall.
For a moment, the room fell silent, as if time had stopped.
Cao Bin's glasses slipped down slightly, his face a mask of disbelief.
"Ahem, ahem!" Cao Bin coughed a few times, quickly breaking the silence.
He cast a strange glance at Bai Ze, standing beside Xia Yinyue, sizing him up from head to toe.
"Well, Miss Xia," Cao Bin began hesitantly, "South University is the top institution in the city, ranked among the top ten in Su Lin Province. It's not a place just anyone can get into."
"May I ask, Miss Xia, what was your friend's awakened world like?"
Out of courtesy, Cao Bin asked, though he already suspected the answer.
Before Xia Yinyue could respond, several students behind her couldn't hold back their laughter.
"Haha, senior, you don't know, do you?"
"This is Bai Ze, the other legend of our school."
"Rumor has it that he awakened a planet, but it has neither land nor sea just a barren world shell!"
The crowd burst into laughter.
Compared to their own worlds, Bai Ze was the epitome of failure.
And yet, Xia Yinyue wanted to take Bai Ze with her to South University.
They couldn't stomach the thought, so they seized the opportunity to disrupt her plan.
Cao Bin, meanwhile, recalled hearing rumors about this when he first came to Nan Gao High.
Aside from Xia Yinyue, there was indeed another student whose fame rivaled hers.
The student was said to have awakened a planet without land or sea a complete oddity.
"Well... Miss Xia, I'm afraid that's not possible," Cao Bin said vaguely, essentially declining her request.
He couldn't afford to let a laughingstock like Bai Ze into South University, lest it damage the school's reputation.
"But, Miss Xia!" Cao Bin suddenly offered, "Although your friend can't attend South University, I can help him find a decent university. How about that?"
Cao Bin had already lowered his stance significantly, confident that Xia Yinyue would accept.
To his surprise, she refused.
"Forget it. If Bai Ze isn't welcome at South University, then neither am I!" Xia Yinyue declared firmly.
She turned away, her unwillingness clear.
Cao Bin panicked. He couldn't let such a prized recruit slip through his fingers.
"Miss Xia, I'm speaking from experience," Cao Bin said earnestly. "The right person will support your future, not hinder it."
Just as he finished speaking, a fellow student from South University approached him and whispered something in his ear.
"What?!" Cao Bin's eyes widened in shock.
He glanced at Bai Ze again, disbelief written all over his face.
How was this possible?!
"Miss Xia, you're still young. It's normal to be deceived," Cao Bin said, his voice tinged with frustration.
"But as your senior, I must warn you: don't let someone else's mediocrity ruin your bright future."
Despite his words, Xia Yinyue remained unmoved, her face devoid of emotion.
"Senior, Bai Ze is my boyfriend. Wherever he goes, I go. If he can't attend South University, neither will I."
Xia Yinyue's unwavering stance left Cao Bin at a loss.
Caught between the expectations of his peers and the realities of the situation, he felt utterly humiliated.