Chapter 221 The Mysterious Professor from Stanford University
Abella curled her lips and replied, "Thank you, Teacher. It's just a normal performance."
The homeroom teacher knew that she had always been strong academically. In previous school simulations, she answered all the short questions correctly, except for the essays and lengthy answers that she couldn't be bothered to write. But this time, she managed to write everything, including the essays, and it was not surprising that she scored full marks.
"You know, if the total score is 1000, you can definitely get a perfect score! You are a smart child, and I'm sure you will continue to grow and excel in the future. The principal might want to invite you to give a speech at the school and inspire the younger students. You must come, alright?"
"Okay." After replying to the teacher, Abella received a news notification window about a topic related to her, which had already gone viral across the internet.
Many people left comments below the news topic, with the total number of discussions exceeding three hundred thousand.
"Who is this academic genius? Why aren't there any photos?"
"She must be ugly with such good grades, right? So the reporters are too embarrassed to post her pictures?"
"Does she have acne all over her face, plus being fat and short?"
"Please don't ruin my image of an academic genius!"
"Does anyone know which university this academic genius chose?"
"I heard that this academic genius rejected Stanford University. I wonder if she has a better choice?"
"Are there any universities better than Stanford?"
The admissions officer from Medical University had just returned to the school when the principal put down his teacup and exclaimed, "Quick, release the news that Abella has agreed to come to our Medical University. We don't want this girl to have a change of heart!"
Upon hearing this, the admissions officer was taken aback. Change of heart? He had just reminded Abella before he left to make sure she chose their school and not make any mistakes...
If she were to change her mind, wouldn't it mean that the principal's investment in these laboratory equipment was in vain?
"Why are you still here? Go now!"
"Yes!"
After scrolling through the comments section for a while, Abella was about to exit the app when she suddenly saw another news headline.
The topic #Top Scoring Champion Chooses Medical University# immediately became the top trending topic.
Did Grandpa Wilson release the news so quickly because he was afraid she would change her mind??
Sure enough, Grandpa Wilson boasted in the old folks' group, "From now on, you will all envy me because you'll see Abella every day!"
"Haha, you're acting as if you're not an old man! Oh, by the way, didn't you invite me to be an honorary professor at your university last time? I have free time now, so I can come!"
Grandpa Wilson: "Not necessary anymore!"
He happily swung his legs, unaware of how joyous he was.
"I remember you asked me to give a speech at your school and inspire the students with my own success story. I agree!"
Grandpa Wilson: "I'll have to think about it."
"You said being an old man at the school is boring since everyone around you is young. It would be better if I accompany you and keep you entertained!"
Granpa Wilson: "I need to consider it now."
Abella chuckled at their conversation and closed the app.
Granpa Wilson: "Get lost, I have Abella, that's enough for me. Stay far away from me, and don't expect any hospitality if you come."
As he said this, he intentionally directed his words at everyone, "Abella, you only had a nominal education, and after graduating, you became an honorary professor. You haven't seen her for more than a few days, but she will stay with me for a solid four years!"
Soon, someone replied, "That girl doesn't like studying. In four years, she might only show up for four days. Don't be too happy too soon."
Granpa Wilson confidently responded, "With all the resources I have, Abella will have to stay for at least a year or two..."
The principal, seeing their resentful tone, felt even better. He savored the coffee that Abella had given him a few days ago; it was truly delightful.
Meanwhile, on the other side...
An old professor stepped into Stanford University's office and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
After the professor entered the room and sighed, he lamented, "I just can't understand the way young people think these days. Stanford University is the best academic institution in the country, yet the top scorer chose Medical University instead. Why is this?"
"You can't figure it out?" the principal asked with a smile.
"No, I really can't comprehend it," the professor replied, feeling dismayed. He personally went to invite her, but she rejected him nonetheless!
The principal spoke slowly, "I told you not to go, but you insisted. Now you're unhappy."
Upon hearing these words, the professor suddenly looked up and asked in confusion, "By the way, how did you know that the little girl wouldn't come to Stanford University?"
"See for yourself," the principal raised his gaze, gesturing toward the wall behind him.
On that wall were 66 outstanding professors, the most eminent figures in Stanford University since its establishment.
Even this old professor didn't qualify to be on the list. What was the principal trying to convey to him by showing this? Was it implying that he wasn't competent enough, therefore the little girl refused?
He was about to ask for clarification when his gaze inadvertently fell on one youthful and beautiful face among the 66 top professors.
"Abella?"
He thought his eyes were playing tricks on him, so he blinked and looked again. It really was the young girl's face, and her name was correct as well.
Looking at her introduction, he learned that the girl had completed her studies at Stanford University two years ago and had become an honorary professor.
"The professors who guided her back then felt inferior and started calling her 'teacher' instead, despite her young age and personal matters. So, she hasn't actually attended many classes here, but she always scored perfect marks in the final exams."
The old professor was stunned, and after a while, he asked, "So, she has already graduated from Stanford University? Then why did she take the SAT?"
"Oh," the principal said dismissively, "At that time, she was only in her first year of high school, and she was simultaneously studying college material. In less than two years, she obtained her Stanford University diploma. As for why she took the SAT..."
It was because at that time, she was unable to gain recognition from the Wilson family, so she wanted her parents to know that her achievements were not insignificant by achieving a perfect SAT score. She wanted their approval.
Even just a little bit of attention and love.
She knew her parents valued face, so if she became the top scorer, they might start treating her differently.
But unexpectedly, fate played a trick on her, she found out that the Wilson family were not her biological parents.
As for why she didn't tell her parents about studying at university during high school and obtaining her Stanford University diploma.
It was because they didn't believe her, and also because she didn't pass the normal admission process for Stanford University. She was allowed in by the principal as an exception, but her abilities already surpassed other college students. That's why the principal privately awarded her the Stanford University diploma. However, all of this happened behind closed doors, and hardly anyone knew.
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