"I don't want to."
Xiao Xiao's answer was exceptionally decisive.
There were still many treasured rare books in the school's library that he had not read, and many interesting people and events at the school worth observing and recording. Not to mention that Sima was still teaching at the school—what would it mean for him to graduate early and leave?
He did not want to become a scumbag like Zheng Qing!
Apparently, the professor had not been surprised by the boy's answer.
Without hesitation, he offered Xiao Xiao another option. "—The school cannot ignore the opinions of a student's parents, but it will also respect the student's own wishes. So, I have another suggestion that I hope you will consider: I believe your attitude and your father's can each compromise a little. For instance, you could agree to graduate early, but apply to remain at the school..."
This was indeed a solution.
Moreover, if he remained at the school, the difference in status between Sima and him would disappear completely. It was killing several birds with one stone.
"You mean I should start planning next academic year's class schedule now, right?" He nodded thoughtfully. Since he would be preparing to graduate a year early, his schedule could be much more relaxed than Zheng Qing's. He would not need to take some thirty intensive classes every week.
"No, I hope you graduate this semester." Professor Yi gave him a wholly unexpected answer.
The boy was dumbfounded.
Even his glasses slipping down to the tip of his nose failed to snap him out of it.
"But, but..." He stammered, quickly calculating the time in his head before blurting out, "There are only two weeks until final exams this semester?!"
"Would it be difficult for you to sit the final exams directly?" Professor