novelThe Admissions Department
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The Earth Division was tasked with dealing with ordinary people who were told about the academy's existence. There were many ways to handle it, but none of the methods were pleasant, whether it was erasing memories or a humane annihilation.
Wang Yuelan was not an idiot. She could already guess it by Xiao Lin's remark. Since both sides were from the academy, then it was much easier to talk openly.
Of course, there was still a need to confirm everything. For students who went out of the academy, their universal card was undoubtedly the best proof available. It was a special kind of card that was definitely not something any Norman or Earthling could imitate easily.
The two exchanged their cards and glanced at it, further affirming their identities.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly eased considerably. Since Xiao Lin had directly revealed her role in the admissions department, Wang Yuelan no longer hid anything, but she did not disclose everything either. She said, "Yes, I enrolled two years ago, and I'm doing miscellaneous work in the admissions department. What about you? Which class are you from?"
Xiao Lin rolled his eyes secretly. She said that she was doing miscellaneous work even though she was next in line to be the department head, which was a clear sign of her wariness. In any case, Xiao Lin had no time to waste and he has nothing to hide either, since he believed that she could easily get his details if she really did dig deeper. As a result, he answered honestly, "I'm the current batch of freshmen, now in Class Seven."
"Huh? It really is you!"
Wang Yuelan was also very surprised."I heard that there was a very influential person named Xiao Lin in this batch, but I just thought he shared the same name as you, so I never actually associated that Xiao Lin with you."
"I heard that the past two batches of students were recruited by you, Senior Sister, so you can't possibly know nothing about it." Xiao Lin also had some doubts, but he smoothly changed his way of addressing her to Senior Sister in order to dispel Wang Yuelan's wariness.
Wang Yuelan did not ask how Xiao Lin knew about that, but she frowned and muttered, "You're right. These two batches, especially your batch, were picked by me, but I'm pretty sure I didn't see your name when I sent the admission letters. Otherwise, I wouldn't have forgotten you. That's why I never thought it was you when I heard your name later on."
Xiao Lin smiled and said, "You probably forgot, Senior Sister, or else I wouldn't have been able to enter Dawn Academy without my admission notice."
"I have a good memory! And the course I'm currently taking is on spell scrolls, which requires a high level of memory. Plus, it's you of all people! I couldn't have forgotten if I saw your name!" Wang Yuelan was still unconvinced.
However, Xiao Lin had no intention of furthering that irrelevant question. He shifted the subject away and said, "Are you here for Gu Chengyun?"
"So you do know her." Wang Yuelan was not surprised, and judging from her expression, she had roughly guessed the reason Xiao Lin wanted to look for her.
"Do you want Gu Chengyun to go to the academy?"
"Yes."
Xiao Lin frowned.
Wang Yuelan added, "Don't get me wrong, it's not that I want her to enroll. I don't have such authority. It's the higher-ups that decide who enters the academy."
"Higher-ups? That admissions guy?"
Wang Yuelan was a little speechless and rolled her eyes."What do you mean 'that admissions guy'? He's the head of the department, you know. And yes, it is him, and I was given a last-minute task to investigate this Gu Chengyun girl on this trip. It's the same phone call I answered when I met you for coffee that day."
Xiao Lin did not interact much with the admission department's head. He remembered the guy from the opening ceremony, and what stood out was his gleaming face and neat dress sense. However, it was clear that the admissions department was not a low-ranking department, since it was related to the quality of freshmen and was very much held in high-esteem.
"Is it possible not to admit Gu Chengyun to the academy?"
Wang Yuelan was doubly stunned."Why?"
Xiao Lin opened his hands."Well, obviously, she is half-paralyzed. Do you think she's suitable for Dawn Academy?"
Wang Yuelan looked serious."To tell you the truth, Xiao Lin, I don't know why the higher-ups want me to investigate her, but if there's a chance, I think it's best to enroll her in the academy. It's difficult to treat her paralysis on Earth, but it's different in Dawn Academy. There are a large number of healers who can do that."
Xiao Lin smiled bitterly. He remembered that Gu Xiaoyue said something similar, and the reason why she worked so hard at Dawn Academy was actually to heal her sister. If she knew that Gu Chengyun would also be brought into Dawn Academy, it would be hard to imagine how angry she would be.
The dishes were brought up by the waiter one after another, and Xiao Lin stopped the discussion at just the right time. In fact, it was not a problem for outsiders to hear bits of their conversation, since the most they would think was that the discussion centered around ordinary universities. Even lunatics would find it difficult to associate that with colonizing alien worlds.
Xiao Lin did not have any appetite and tried to make Wang Yuelan give up on that plan. At the very least, she ought to state that Gu Chengyun had no enrollment value in the inspection report, since it was hard to imagine what a half-paralyzed person could do after entering the academy.
Wang Yuelan was also put in a tight spot. It was her boss who specifically tasked her with that, which meant that he had some form of information at least. Concealing it on without careful consideration would produce undesirable effects for her too.
They could not come to a suitable agreement until the meal was over. Wang Yuelan said that the most she could do was clarify the situation when she went back, since she had no idea why there was a need to recruit new students again after the enrollment period had already passed.
Xiao Lin expressed his gratitude for that, but he did not expect the admissions department to be accommodating. He could only put his hopes on Song Junlang, since the latter had friends in high places and could possibly influence the decision of the admissions department.
After having a quick meal, Xiao Lin left and returned to the fine arts academy. He originally wanted to invite Wang Yuelan to go with him, but she politely refused. Wang Yuelan laughed and said that she had to go back to report on her mission.
Both Gu sisters had just finished dinner some time ago In the fine arts academy and were still waiting for Xiao Lin to return. However, Xiao Lin did not tell Gu Chengyun the truth, but simply smiled and told her that it was a misunderstanding. Gu Chengyun believed that, then told Gu Xiaoyue smugly that she did not need to go home anymore.
Gu Xiaoyue rolled her eyes at Xiao Lin. After sending Gu Chengyun back to the studio, Gu Xiaoue continued to walk with Xiao Lin on campus. Gu Xiaoyue was not as easily fooled as her sister, and Xiao Lin had no intention of hiding anything from her either. Once there was no one around, He told Gu Xiaoyue the truth.
"Let Chengyun go to Dawn Academy too? No! Absolutely not!" Gu Xiaoyue's voice suddenly increased several times, and her delicate face was full of anger.
"How can the academy do this! I'm already trapped in all this! Why must they do the same to my sister!
"I will never agree to this!
"If it's just to treat Chengyun's legs, I can do it myself!"
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