Chapter 493: Just a university

“A Minister, a big shot…” Qiao Sang smiled and greeted, “Hello, Minister Zhou.”

“I was watching the National Competition from below the entire time,” Minister Zhou said, looking at Qiao Sang, a smile uncontrollably blooming on his face. “To break through the third year of high school and become champion at 15 is a first in the history of the National Campus Pet Beast League. You’ve truly brought honor to our Yuhua Area.”

After hearing the praise, Qiao Sang was about to humbly respond.

At this moment, Liu Yao spoke, “Let’s not stand around. Let’s find a spot and chat while we eat.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang’s first reaction was to refuse.

Eating with leaders is the most annoying…

Of course, she couldn’t say that out loud. Qiao Sang obediently followed the Vice Principal and the others to a window seat.

“This is my first time seeing a Liao Xing Hound up close,” Minister Zhou said, looking at Yabao, who was drinking milk from a bowl. “It truly looks magnificent.”

“Ya.”

Yabao understood. It barked at the person in front of it, indicating, “You have good taste.”

After chatting for a while, Minister Zhou suddenly remembered something and turned to Liu Yao, saying, “I remember you’re the person in charge of the project researching the Fire Fang Dog’s latest evolution, aren’t you?”

Minister Zhou oversees education and isn’t familiar with research. The only reason he knew about this was because Qiao Sang’s Pet was a Liao Xing Hound, and Liu Yao happened to be the Vice Principal of Qiao Sang’s school.

Liu Yao nodded, “That’s right.”

Minister Zhou said earnestly, “Researching this will take a lot of time. Qiao Sang is about to take the college entrance examination soon. It’s best for her to focus on her studies during this period. The research can take its time.”

Qiao Sang looked bewildered.

College entrance examination?

Who’s taking the college entrance examination?!

Liu Yao said solemnly, “I know. Our research progress is actually still stuck on the Yan Ling Dog. By the time the first stage of evolution is researched, the college entrance examination will definitely be over. The Liao Xing Hound’s cooperation will also be needed later, so it won’t delay Qiao Sang’s studies.”

Minister Zhou took a sip of his drink, “That’s good then.”

Hey, hey, hey! What are you talking about?! What college entrance examination?! Qiao Sang was confused for a long time before tentatively asking, “Isn’t the college entrance examination only for third-year high school students?”

Minister Zhou said in surprise,

“Didn’t your teacher tell you? Minister Yan from the Zhongkong Area said that as long as you didn’t let the Ghost Ring Spirit use Space Movement to directly transfer your opponent out of the arena during the National Competition, and you placed in the top two, you would be eligible for an Interstellar Exchange Student spot and could exceptionally participate in this year’s college entrance examination like a third-year high school student.”

Liu Yao looked over at this moment, “Sun Teacher should have told you.”

He knew about this matter too. Although Sun Boyi seemed to have no role during the competition, he shouldn’t be so unreliable.

Dead memories suddenly flooded back, flashing through her mind like a revolving lantern.

Qiao Sang’s expression was one of sudden realization.

She remembered. She had been quite excited at the time, but then she had fully immersed herself in the National Competition and forgotten about it.

No wonder Minister Yan from the Zhongkong Area said “Good luck with the college entrance examination” during the award ceremony…

College entrance examination… So she had to prepare for the college entrance examination now?!

No, she hadn’t agreed at the time! Although it would be cool to finish high school early, there were only a few months until the college entrance examination. With her grades, how could she get into those Top Universities… A brainstorm erupted in Qiao Sang’s mind.

On one hand, there was the temptation of early graduation.

On the other hand, there was a deep understanding of her “academic slacker” identity.

College entrance examination, no college entrance examination, college entrance examination, no college entrance examination… Qiao Sang took a deep breath, looked at Minister Zhou, and asked, “If my college entrance examination results aren’t ideal, can I retake it next year?”

With those grades, it was indeed something to worry about… Minister Zhou smiled, “Of course. After all, you’re only in your first year of high school and you won first place in the third year of high school division of the National Campus Pet Beast League. It would be a great pity if you couldn’t get into your desired school because of unsatisfactory academic scores. Naturally, you can retake it next year.”

So if she didn’t get in, she could retake it next year. That settled it… Qiao Sang felt relieved.

Minister Zhou asked, “Have you thought about which university you want to attend?”

Qiao Sang shook her head, “No.”

She had been focused on the competition during this time and hadn’t thought about anything else.

Minister Zhou’s eyes lit up. He opened the briefcase beside him, took out several prepared documents, and placed them in front of Qiao Sang.

“These are materials for several Top Universities in our Yuhua Area. They have relevant introductions and also the test assessment items from previous years’ special recruitments. Take a look; it might help you choose a school.”

He thinks too highly of me, giving me materials for Top Universities directly… Qiao Sang quickly took them. “Thank you, Minister Zhou.”

Top Universities, those at the pinnacle of the Long Country’s education system, have always only admitted the most outstanding students each year.

Qiao Sang won the championship and also had to pass the D-level Beastmaster assessment qualification to apply for special recruitment at Top Universities.

Among the competitors in special recruitment, at the very least, they had all achieved first place in their respective provinces.

Compared to Qiao Sang’s national championship, this was naturally nothing. However, the number of special recruitment spots was limited. While the test assessment had no pressure, the academic scores had to compete with third-year high school students who had two more years of study experience than her, so the pressure was considerable.

Qiao Sang flipped through a few pages, her gaze finally settling on the information for Yuhua University.

Minister Zhou understood when he saw this.

“You can consider Yuhua University. Yuhua University sets its own independent questions and cutoff scores for academic performance in special recruitment each year. Compared to the college entrance examination, the questions are much simpler. As long as you pass, you don’t have to participate in the college entrance examination.”

“However, the assessment for Beastmaster aspects will be much more difficult, but I believe you will definitely have no problem with that.”

No college entrance examination… This school is good… Qiao Sang couldn’t help but feel a little tempted.

Minister Zhou chatted idly, practically going through all the famous universities in the Yuhua Area.

After he left, Liu Yao, who had not spoken much, said, “I suggest you still consider the Top Universities in the Zhongkong Area or Xingdao University in the Chongdao Area.”

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, “It should be even harder to get into Top Universities in other areas, right?”

Because the Pets in each area are different, and there are also differences in educational levels and unique characteristics between different areas, the college entrance examination questions are not the same, and the admission scores also vary greatly.

The resources and teaching environments in the Zhongkong Area and Chongdao Area are superior to those in the Yuhua Area. It would be much harder to get into Top Universities in these two areas than to get into Top Universities in the Yuhua Area.

Liu Yao looked at Qiao Sang and asked, “Will you stay in the Yuhua Area forever?”

Qiao Sang replied without thinking, “Of course not.”

“Then go to a better school. Although those few schools in the Yuhua Area are also Top Universities, they aren’t even ranked in the top ten nationally,” Liu Yao said earnestly, word by word.

“Your Yu Beast Master talent is something I’ve never seen in my life. You deserve a better future. It would be too much of a pity not to aim for the best Top Universities in the country.”

“I believe you have absolute confidence in passing any school’s assessment test. As for academic scores…”

Liu Yao paused here, then continued, “If you don’t pass this year, you still have next year. If you don’t pass next year, you can try again. You have three chances for the college entrance examination. Since you want to go to a broader world, why not set your goal a little higher?”

Qiao Sang’s spirits lifted.

That’s right, her goal was to participate in the Interstellar Cup. A mere university, what was there not to dream about!