Back in his room, Lin Ye closed the door.
The room's bright lights seemed a little harsh just then. Lin Ye walked to the window and took a deep breath. Gazing at the lit-up buildings ahead and the deep night sky, he felt the heaviness in his chest—stirred by his mother's reddened eyes—gradually ease with time.
Perhaps, just as his father had said, a fine young man set his sights on the world.
A moment later, Lin Ye made up his mind and sat down at his desk. The projection from the watch on his wrist lit up, showing his chat with Zhou Ting on QQ. Zhou Ting's last message was still there: "I'll be waiting to hear from you anytime."
Lin Ye's fingers hovered over the virtual keyboard for two seconds before he finally typed:
"Hello, Teacher Zhou. This is Lin Ye. After careful consideration and discussion with my family, I've decided to accept Wind-Thunder Martial Arts University's special recruitment offer. Thank you very much for your and the university's recognition and generosity. I'll cherish this opportunity, keep striving forward, and live up to the university's expectations."
Click. Send.
Almost the instant the message went out, Zhou Ting's reply popped up: "That's wonderful, Lin Ye! Welcome to the Wind-Thunder Martial Arts University family! [Handshake.jpg][Celebration.jpg]"
Right after that, he sent over a document titled "Special Potential Talent Development Agreement (Pre-Admission)," bearing Wind-Thunder Martial Arts University's official electronic seal. The holographic projection opened, revealing a densely packed list of rights and responsibilities:
Admission Method: Special recruitment; does not count toward the regular admissions quota.
Benefits:
Basic Benefits: Tuition and miscellaneous fees fully waived.
Other Benefits: Blood-Qi Pill allowance for the first academic year: one Foundation-Building Blood-Qi Pill per week.
Martial Skill Library Access: D-Grade Martial Arts may be borrowed for free,