ryethenovel Chapter 59 Lin Qiye's Choice
Chapter 59 Lin Qiye's Choice
In a luxurious suite at the Tianyue International Hotel, Lin Qiye was leaning back on the sofa, recalling his conversation with Principal Wang.
"Connections," "favors," "words of experience"...
These words sounded grand and dignified, but Lin Qiye always felt an inexplicable sense of unease behind them.
He found it hard to believe that Principal Wang would be so kind.
Even if everything the principal said was true, for someone with the system, the so-called "resource allocation" and "connections" wouldn't be that helpful.
Having figured this out, Lin Qiye became even more determined in his choice.
Just then, the personal terminal vibrated again.
Upon seeing the caller ID read "Mother," Lin Qiye's eyebrows twitched slightly.
A thought struck him, and he swiped to answer the call.
On the screen, Lin's mother's face, which showed a mixture of ingratiation and excitement, appeared.
Lin's father squeezed in beside him, his face beaming with smiles.
"Qi Ye! Congratulations! You did so well on the exam! You are truly the pride of the Lin family!" Lin's mother immediately launched into a series of congratulatory remarks.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Lin's mother changed the subject and got to the main point.
"By the way, Qi Ye, your high school teacher, Mr. Zhou, just called us and told us about your situation. They are such responsible and good teachers. They especially recommended that you go to Jinniu Martial Arts University, saying that the benefits there are excellent and it's the best for your future development!"
"Your dad and I also looked it up, and this Taurus Martial Arts University is also a top university! I think it's not much different from that Galaxy Martial Arts University. Aren't they both branch campuses of first-class private universities? How big can the difference be between branch campuses? They're just names. The real benefits are the most important!" Lin's mother kept urging him on, as if she had already decided that this was the best choice for her son.
Lin Qiye listened quietly without interrupting, his expression revealing neither joy nor anger.
He knew that Principal Wang was behind this phone call.
"Yes, Qi Ye!" Lin's father echoed, his tone more amiable than ever before. "Your mother is right! We've all been through this, and we know that in this society, connections and relationships are more important than anything else! Your principal is just trying to be kind, paving the way for you—what a blessing that is! You can't let him down!"
He never expected them to understand his choice, but he didn't expect them to become advocates for others so quickly.
"Dad, Mom," Lin Qiye finally spoke, his voice so calm it was completely unwavering, "I've made my decision about choosing a school. This is my own business."
"Why won't you listen to advice, child!" Lin's mother's tone suddenly became urgent. "Aren't we doing this all for your own good? What's wrong with Golden Bull Martial Arts University? It's a top-tier university! It can give you the best resources, so why do you insist on going to Galaxy Martial Arts University and fighting tooth and nail with everyone else?"
Lin Qiye shook his head helplessly.
Children know their parents best.
He could sense that Principal Wang had most likely promised his parents some kind of benefit.
"I've made my decision, you don't need to say anything more," Lin Qiye said calmly.
"You..." Lin's mother was speechless, choked by his forceful attitude.
Lin's father, standing nearby, was furious, his face flushed, but he still managed to suppress his anger and said, "Qi Ye, we're all doing this for your own good! All parents in the world want what's best for their children! You're young and impetuous, you don't understand, but we have plenty of experience! What top university can compare to connections!"
"Going to Jinniu Martial Arts University means you'll have the principal's connections and the school's resources to support you. Your future is bright! As your parents, we'll do everything we can to support you, even if it means selling everything we own! After all, you're our son, and seeing you bring honor to our family will make our lives worthwhile!"
He paused, then changed the subject.
"But what can you get from that Galaxy Martial Arts University? No full scholarship, no resource guarantees, and no connections to help you! What do you have to compete with those privileged kids who were born with a silver spoon in their mouths?"
"Don't you know our family's situation? Even if we support you and wipe out our entire savings, we'll only make thirty to fifty thousand a year, which is nothing compared to a single penny of what others make!"
"Whether we support you or not makes no difference to you at Galaxy Martial Arts University. You're always at the bottom of the class with no resources, so we won't give you any support!"
Lin Qiye almost laughed.
Neither of you supported me!
The 10 yuan I used to register for the exam was half Bai Muxi's money and half a loan I took out myself!
Lin Qiye has known his parents for many years, not just for the first time.
Now that his parents are like this, he can probably guess what's going on.
Sensing something amiss in her father's tone, Lin's mother quickly intervened, "Qi Ye, don't be angry. Your father was just saying that out of anger. Don't be so stubborn. Your parents are only doing this for your own good and won't harm you. Applying to the Golden Bull Martial Arts University is definitely the right choice."
Lin Qiye shook his head and said, "But I've already applied to Galaxy Martial Arts University. You don't know, but Imperial law stipulates that once you've applied, you can't change it."
Instead of passively worrying, it's better to cut the Gordian knot and completely extinguish their hopes.
Without further hesitation, he skillfully opened the application page for Galaxy Martial Arts University and filled in his information one by one.
He pressed the "Confirm Submit" button without hesitation.
[Ding! Your application has been successfully submitted. Please wait for review!]
He didn't stop, but instead took a screenshot of the successful application page.
Then, he opened Lin's mother's chat interface and sent the screenshot.
"Mom, look at the picture. I really have applied."
There was a few seconds of silence on the video call from the parents.
Lin's father was so angry that he turned around and left.
Lin's mother's smile was a little stiff: "Qi Ye, we've seen your application. Since things have come to this, we, as your parents, respect your choice."
"Your dad was a bit harsh before, don't take it to heart. How could we parents have bad intentions? We all want what's best for you, it's just that we might be looking at things from different perspectives and have different ideas."
"You've grown up and have your own opinions now. We support you."
Lin Qiye nodded: "Okay, Mom."
Immediately afterwards, he opened the chat interface with his homeroom teacher, Zhou Deming, and sent the screenshot there as well.
The homeroom teacher, Zhou Deming, replied almost instantly.
He didn't mention anything about Taurus Martial Arts University again, but instead sent a warm congratulatory message, filled with pride and honor.
[Congratulations, Qi Ye! Your teacher saw it! Galaxy Martial Arts University! Well done! Your teacher is so proud of you! Now I can brag to others that I, Zhou Deming, also trained a student from Galaxy Martial Arts University! Hahaha! Wishing you a bright future and that you become a pillar of the empire!]
Lin Qiye looked at the message, smiled, and didn't reply.
After doing all this, Lin Qiye casually switched his personal terminal to silent mode and tossed it aside.
He didn't want to answer any more calls or read any more messages.
He looked up at the bustling night view of Tiantai City outside the window, where neon lights resembled a flowing galaxy, dazzling and mesmerizing.
The world changed the moment he stepped into the examination hall.
He knew that his life was about to embark on a completely new journey, full of unknowns and challenges.
And those past events he left behind, those voices that tried to use kinship and interests to bind him, will all become blurred scenery that gradually fades away on this journey.
Bai Muxi silently wrapped her arms around his waist from behind and pressed her cheek against his back.
She didn't say anything, but silently expressed her support and companionship with this warm hug.
Lin Qiye took her hand in return, and the last trace of agitation in his heart quietly dissipated in this tenderness.
……
Galaxy Martial Arts University is extremely efficient.
Less than half an hour after Lin Qiye submitted his application, an official email with a gold-embossed school badge was sent to his personal terminal.
Dear Lin Qiye, Hello!
[After review, your joint selection exam scores meet our school's admission standards. Congratulations! You have been officially admitted to the Galaxy Martial Arts University - Taurus 0755 Galaxy Branch!]
Please bring your personal identification card and this admission notice to our school to complete the registration procedures before October 1st, 40918 (Imperial Calendar).
[Registration Location: Galaxy Martial Arts University Freshman Reception Center, Terra City, Taurus 0755 Star.]
Wishing you continued success in martial arts and a brilliant future!
Within a month, report to Terra, the capital city of the planet.
As the provincial capital, Tiantai City is directly connected to Terra City by a supersonic levitation high-speed rail, which takes about ten hours to complete.
Looking at the acceptance letter, Lin Qiye felt completely at ease.
After experiencing a series of events involving his parents and the principal, he lost all desire to return to Haicheng.
He turned to Bai Muxi and suggested, "Wife, how about... we go straight to Terra City? It'll be good to get to know the area beforehand."
"Okay!" Bai Muxi nodded immediately, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Let's go to Terra!
That's the most bustling center of the entire planet!
Although Bai Muxi realized that she had only brought a few changes of clothes and not many other clothes.
But if my husband says let's go, then let's go!