Study Monster Cultivation System

Chapter 155: This student clearly doesn’t want to offend but is too honest.

"Hey, what’s this? As someone involved in teaching and recruitment, I’m pretty much like a youth coach and scout in a soccer team.

If I don’t get along well with students and create a good rapport, then who am I putting on a stern face for?" Zhou Yi looked over at Li Zheng with a smile, "I was supposed to invite Shi Yang as well, but on one hand, his health isn’t great, and on the other, he only showed his face for a bit. We can wait until the national finals to sign him."

"About that, Teacher Zhou, I’m not really that noble. It’s largely because of Shi Yang’s influence," Li Zheng nodded, "And the other teammates from the training camp are all great too. Without this competition, I would never have met so many amazing people in my life."

"Alright, you don’t need to sing the praises of Wu Shu and Ou Xingzhuo," Zhou Yi chuckled and then continued.

"Of course, my power isn’t so great that I can guarantee your admission directly."

"There are strict national policies in this regard. You must join the national team’s training camp in order to be guaranteed admission."

"However, this doesn’t affect our contract with you."

"The contract I’m offering you is split into three tiers based on the conditions."

"Teacher Huang knows, this is the highest level contract I can offer within my authority."

As he spoke, Zhou Yi pushed a contract over to Li Zheng.

"The first tier is unconditional. If you apply to Ji University’s Chemistry College during the early admission stage, we can accept you with 40 points below the threshold."

"The second tier, if you win the first prize in the finals, we can drop the requirements to the national college entrance examination’s first-tier cut-off line. You just need to pass that line to be accepted."

"The third tier, if you are selected for the national team training camp, we will go through the guarantee admission process immediately."

"All three tiers come without any restrictions on majors. Any major within the Chemistry Institute is open to you for selection."

While Li Zheng was looking at the contract, Huang Ying also said with a smile, "Congratulations, Li Zheng. This is the most generous contract Dean Zhou has ever issued, even giving it before the Golden Autumn Camp has ended."

"Thank you, Teacher Huang, thank you, Teacher Zhou." After carefully reviewing the contract, Li Zheng pointed at the last few lines and looked up to ask, "It’s written here, ’The student must abide by honesty, fulfill promises, and not sign enrollment agreements with other universities...

Jijing University reserves the right to cancel the relevant preferential policies.’ Does this mean that if I sign this contract, I can’t sign any others?"

"Of course," Huang Ying instantly replied, "Signing a contract with you is equivalent to occupying a portion of our recruitment quota, reducing our later admission plans. If you don’t honor the contract, it will affect our student sources."

Zhou Yi then leaned back in his chair and laughed outright, "Li Zheng, is there really any chemistry college better than ours in the country? Even if you wanted to break the contract, you wouldn’t have the room to do so, right?"

"But..." Li Zheng swallowed, not daring to look at the two, "I prefer physics, mathematics, history, and art."

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Zhou Yi and Huang Ying exchanged glances, then both became stupefied for quite some time.

Some things were not exaggerated at all.

For Ji University, no one had ever turned down a contract of this level over the years.

The two had to collect their thoughts for a long time.

In the awkward silence, Zhou Yi couldn’t help but speak first, "This... Li Zheng, physics, mathematics... I can accept that. History... I can bear with it, but art? Are you mocking us because Ji University doesn’t have a fine arts college?"

Li Zheng, somewhat nervously, pointed to the contract, "Isn’t it required that I be honest? So... I just told the truth."

"Student..." Huang Ying couldn’t help but feel a bit angry at this point, "Do you realize what you’re doing? Shouldn’t you discuss this with your parents first?"

"No, no, no." Zhou Yi hurriedly interjected, "It’s good to stick to the principle of honesty. He is being upfront, and that’s commendable; it’s not offensive."

However, Huang Ying shook her head repeatedly, "Well then, Li Zheng, let me also speak with honesty—if I can say the reality— the competition in math and physics contests is far more intense than in chem competitions.

Over the years of college entrance examinations, the scores needed for Ji University’s School of Physics and School of Mathematics have been significantly higher than those of the Chemical Institute, and for the more popular majors, the gap can be as much as over ten or even dozens of points.

I admit you have achieved excellent results in chem competitions for now, but it would be nearly impossible to achieve the same results in physics or math within a year; and even if you did, the School of Physics and School of Mathematics wouldn’t offer you a contract as favorable as this one."

"Yes... Teacher, you’re right..." Li Zheng well understood that Huang Ying was genuinely worried, so he didn’t challenge her logic, "But I’m really not sure if I will apply for Ji University’s Chemistry College."

Huang Ying asked in disbelief, "Then what did you come here for???"

Li Zheng was somewhat flustered, but he still chose to be honest.

"To improve oneself and to extend the network of good relations."

".........." Huang Ying finally crumbled.

Zhou Yi couldn’t help but burst into laughter looking at Li Zheng’s embarrassed expression, "Hahaha! Met another one who looks down on Chemistry, is it because you are also part of that ’Dragon Ball Group’ or something?"

"Teacher Zhou knows about that too?" Li Zheng exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be... you have a secret account hidden in there?"

"Hehe, can’t say any more," Zhou Yi shook his head and smiled, "Don’t be nervous, just between us behind closed doors, this agreement, even if you breach it, no one will truly hold you accountable, and if in the future, you get a chance to sign with Ji University’s School of Physics or Department of Mathematics, it’s just like amending a contract, not a big deal."

Upon hearing this, Huang Ying was somewhat dissatisfied.

Good job Zhou Chenghuan, always trying to grab one or half whenever possible; how much trouble does this cause for our admissions office?

She then added, "If you could get a contract from Ji University’s School of Physics or Department of Mathematics, it indeed can be changed, and I can give you my word on that. But if you apply to other schools and therefore breach the contract, it will still have an impact on your future, especially when it comes to activities and opportunities related to Ji University.

For example, if you apply for postgraduate studies at our school in the future, this record of breaching the contract will be taken into consideration, needless to say about direct Ph.D. admissions."

Li Zheng, startled, said with a gulp, "Then I better not sign…"

Zhou Yi quickly tried to smooth things over, waving his arms, "Oh my, Huang Ying, look how you’ve frightened the child, it’s not that serious."

However, Huang Ying refused to budge, "It’s hard to say; I still hope Li Zheng appreciates the seriousness of the contract. After signing, you’re obligated to uphold it."

"Ah..." Zhou Chenghuan scratched his head, seeing Li Zheng’s resistance, and could only sigh deeply, "Then like this, go home and discuss it with your parents. You can sign anytime before 8 o’clock tomorrow night. Waiting for an opportunity like this, it will be after the national competition results are out."

"Alright," Li Zheng quickly shouldered his backpack, "Thank you both teachers, I really didn’t mean any offense; I just genuinely prefer physics, mathematics, history, and fine arts."

"Ah..." An irate Huang Ying ruffled her hair, "No need to say it twice…"

Zhou Yi was already laughing so hard he had to hold his stomach, "Hahaha, alright, go home and draw."

After Li Zheng left, the two of them exchanged wry smiles.

Huang Ying laughed out loud looking at Zhou Yi’s deflated expression.

"It’s my first time seeing someone reject your contract... and... because of fine arts...hahaha..."

"Stop..." Zhou Yi had his own silent grievances, "I have to remind you, you’ve made promises too easily. Aren’t you afraid of running into him in a Physics competition?"

"Impossible, there’s only four months left." Huang Ying, tapping on the paperwork said, "Moreover, don’t you see what school he’s from? He’s clearly a single-subject whiz. If he were a polymath, how could he possibly be at Lake Ying?"

"Eh, one can’t think like that; bizarre things tend to come in waves," Zhou Yi turned the page of the documents to reveal another file, "Isn’t this Lin Yujing even more preposterous? Ranked seventh and didn’t even bother to show up, as if she’s taking it for fun, and she’s also from Lake Ying?"

"That, I think it’s parental negligence..." Huang Ying shook her head as she closed the file, "A Ji University contract offered on a silver platter, and she didn’t want it, that’s not just crazy, it’s purely irresponsible parenting."

"Who knows." Zhou Yi then stood up, his face apologetic, "Sorry to have wasted your time."

"No problem, it’s all for the sake of finding good students," she replied.

"Then..." Zhou Yi raised an eyebrow, "If, by any chance, Li Zheng ends up at the signing desk of the School of Physics or the Department of Mathematics, you ought to call me to enjoy the spectacle."

"Dean Zhou, how old are you?" Huang Ying teased, packing up her belongings, "To be honest, your talent for student selection is unquestionable, but when it comes to signing the contract, you’re really too candid. If you’re set on a student, we at the admissions office can contact the parents directly; we can get them to sign one way or another."

"No, no, no," Zhou Yi quickly raised his hand, "With such a stubborn student, even if we force him to join, if he becomes dissatisfied with his studies, he might switch departments at any time, or even go abroad; that would be a huge loss, wouldn’t it? It’s not just a loss for Ji University, but for the national treasury as well – bringing up a university student costs millions."

"Alright, if you need anything, just contact me anytime."

"Good, and if you see him signing with the School of Physics, remember to let me know," he said.

"There you go again!!"