Young Man, Please Wait
Once, he was the idol of thousands, a prodigy in everyone’s eyes. Once, she was a professional homebody, forever the perennial runner-up, never able to catch up to that extraordinary boy no matter how
Radiant sunlight poured from the azure sky, falling straight onto the earth, bathing people in its gentle warmth and making everyone feel especially comfortable. Even those who had been hiding indoors from the cold ventured outside to breathe in the fresh air and bask in the sun; after all, in the depths of winter, days with such glorious weather were exceedingly rare.
At the heart of Beijing stood an elite high school known as Innovation High. Each year, countless students from this school gained admission to the nation’s top universities, including prestigious names like Tsinghua and Peking University. It was said that half the students here would make it into first-tier universities. Admission to Innovation High was a mark of either great wealth or exceptional academic achievement.
In the Academic Affairs Office, the director sat at his desk, savoring a cup of Pu’er tea and perusing the morning paper. He hummed a light tune now and then, thoroughly enjoying this moment of leisure. Just as he was about to raise his cup again, a knock at the door disrupted his tranquility.
With a hint of displeasure, he set the teacup down and said coolly, “Come in.”
The door opened to reveal an exceptionally beautiful girl. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, and she wore a white jacket with a bright red scarf wrapped around her neck. Her delicate face, exquisitely shaped nose, and large, sparkling eyes instantly drew attention.
“Excuse me, are you Director Liu?” The girl scanned the room, saw only one person present, and asked with a gentle smile.<