Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Deep Schemes from Peking University

“No mistake? This is such a great opportunity! Is it really not a mistake to refuse like that? What if his scores can’t even meet Fudan’s requirements?”

Hearing that her husband was also supporting their son, Empress Dowager Ye was even more bewildered and puzzled, not knowing what this father and son duo was thinking.

However, as Empress Dowager Ye spoke, Lin Yi and Father Lin exchanged a glance, and then couldn’t help but laugh together.

Lin Yi’s intelligence and social skills were cultivated by Father Lin, so although he couldn’t guess exactly what Lin Yi had in mind, he could roughly understand his intention.

Sure enough, Lin Yi calmly spoke next:

“Haha, Mom, don’t worry, let me tell you this, since they made this call, they must know my score, and it must have exceeded their cutoff line.”

At this point, Lin Yi paused for a moment, grabbed a t-shirt beside him and put it on before continuing:

“And this contract is clearly a trap. Once signed, even if I reach the admission scores for Tsinghua or Peking University, I can’t leave Fudan University anymore.”

Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Ye hesitantly glanced at her husband, only to see him also smiling and nodding.

Feeling uncertain, Empress Dowager Ye once again asked:

“Then, what if your scores really don’t meet the requirements?”

This time, before Lin Yi could respond, Father Lin spoke up first:

“Haha, I was just excited and overlooked the details, but now that I think about it, it’s exactly as our son said; they must have found out that his score far exceeded their cutoff, or they wouldn’t have called just a few days after the exam.”

“Haha, our Lao Lin is so smart. Mom, don’t worry, since Fudan knows, Tsinghua and Peking University probably do too. Let’s wait a bit; maybe we’ll get a call from Tsinghua or Peking University’s admissions office soon.”

As Lin Yi was speaking, before Empress Dowager Ye could ask again, Father Lin’s phone rang once more.

Noticing the number, it was a landline from the Capital City, and surprisingly, it directly identified the number as belonging to Peking University!

Upon seeing this, Father Lin’s face lit up with excitement.

Glancing at Lin Yi and seeing him gesture to take the call, Father Lin pressed the speaker button.

A mature female voice came through, but what she said left Lin Yi’s family of three with odd expressions:

“Is this Mr. Lin? We are Director Wu from the admissions office at Peking University. Lin Yi’s scores may have reached our Capital City’s university’s admission line.

However, we cannot be completely certain yet. If you’re interested in our school, we can offer an early admission contract for Lin Yi.

This way, even if Lin Yi’s scores don’t meet the requirements, we can make an exception for admission.”

Although this was somewhat surprising compared to the previous call from Fudan University, it was pretty much the same–early admission, contract signing, almost identical tactics.

The three of them couldn’t help but laugh after the call, as they all smelled a familiar scent, a scent of deception.

It’s said the older, the wiser; Father Lin demonstrated this brilliantly, even more cunning and strategic.

Since they were playing tricks, it would be unfair not to return the favor.

Looking at Lin Yi, making a shushing gesture towards Empress Dowager Ye, he took a deep breath and then spoke into the phone with a calm and cheerful voice:

“Haha, hello Director Wu, there’s no need for more misleading words. Before your call, Fudan University already called and told us Lin Yi’s scores.”

After a short pause to organize his emotions and give the other party a few seconds to think, he continued:

“With scores as good as Lin Yi’s, any school would be fine. I’m more interested in whether you’re sincere.”

Listening to his father’s bluff, Lin Yi couldn’t help but give him a thumbs up. The old man clearly didn’t know his real scores but still sounded so confident. Now that’s talent!

Sure enough, after Father Lin’s words, the other party panicked, quietly cursing Fudan for being quick and quickly switching to a friendly tone:

“Oh dear, Mr. Lin, you’re too distant with us. Hahaha, let’s sit down and talk openly. We at Peking University have the utmost sincerity.

You see, Fudan just told you Lin Yi’s total score, which isn’t that sophisticated. As a sign of our sincerity, I can provide you with Lin Yi’s individual subject scores.”

This was clearly to showcase their capabilities to Father Lin.

The implication being, look here, Fudan University only managed to get Lin Yi’s total score, but we are different; we can even get detailed scores for each subject.

Hearing this, Father Lin chuckled, raised an eyebrow at Lin Yi and Empress Dowager Ye, and said:

“Haha, actually, for us, knowing the total score and individual scores doesn’t make much difference.”

Father Lin’s point was that knowing the total score suffices for choosing a school; the breakdown isn’t really necessary.

More importantly, he wanted to make them believe that he truly knew the total score.

Surprisingly, upon hearing this, the other party paused, then smiled wryly and said:

“Haha, indeed, indeed, I was confused. Lin Yi’s full marks, a once-in-a-century achievement, by knowing the total score, you essentially know the subject scores as well.

How about this, Mr. Lin, our dedicated recruitment team for Lin Yi is already on their way to meet you. We can discuss specific benefits and terms in person, rest assured that Peking University will show the utmost sincerity!”

However, as the voice on the phone finished speaking, Father Lin, who was about to say something, was utterly taken aback, leaving his mouth open for a long time.

It wasn’t just Father Lin; Empress Dowager Ye, who was listening intently, was also stunned.

[To be continued…]

PS: Brothers, where do you think Lin Yi will choose to go?