6: Chapter 6: A Major Face-Slapping Scene

Soon, the call was connected.

A gentle voice came from the other end. "Lin Xiao, what's the matter?"

"Teacher Li, I just wanted to ask for the materials for the mandatory freshman courses in our Finance major. I was thinking of looking through them in advance so it'll be easier when I make up the classes later."

Lin Xiao spoke politely.

"Sure, I'll email them to you later. Lin Xiao, have your issues been resolved? If you need help, you must tell me. Don't try to shoulder everything on your own anymore."

Teacher Li's tone was filled with concern.

"Don't worry, Teacher Li. I'll be able to return to school very soon."

After a few more brief pleasantries, Lin Xiao hung up the phone.

He looked up and said calmly to the people at the table, "That was my Counselor, Teacher Li Xiaoli from the Finance Department of University A."

Unexpectedly, Lin Yu actually burst out laughing.

"I say, Lin Xiao, you've definitely been scammed! Since when can someone skip school for half a year and just 'make up' the classes later? If that were possible, wouldn't the school be in chaos? As expected of someone from the countryside—you know nothing and fell for such a clumsy scam."

This time, Lin Yu's mockery was undisguised.

After this call, Lin Qingshan and Su Xiumei also felt that things were increasingly unreliable.

Lin Xiao gave a soft sigh and said quietly, "Dad, I remember you've collaborated with University A before. It shouldn't be too difficult to call their Student Records Office and ask."

With things developing this way, Lin Qingshan and Su Xiumei both felt a bit awkward.

Logically, getting to the bottom of things like this made it seem like they didn't trust their son.

But since Lin Xiao had said so much, they had to clear things up completely.

Left with no choice, Lin Qingshan could only bite the bullet and call an old acquaintance.

"Old Zhang, I have to trouble you again. I want to check my son's student record information."

"Not the son from before, but the biological son I just found."

"Yes, yes, he says he's at your school too, majoring in Finance."

"..."

To be fair, Lin Qingshan was one of University A's benefactors. As long as the request wasn't too excessive, they would satisfy it.

Soon, a document was sent over.

Lin Qingshan opened it; it was indeed a student record.

"Lin Xiao, male, ID number XXX... Admitted as a special exception due to participation in a confidential project..."

Lin Qingshan read the whole thing blankly, then looked up at Lin Xiao.

Others might not be clear on what "confidential project" meant, but he certainly was.

University A was a key institution, and many of its research projects were top-tier national ones.

Anything involving confidentiality was the absolute cream of the crop.

At this moment, Lin Chuge, who had remained silent, also looked up.

The Lin family's company was also involved in some research projects, so she had likely heard about special admissions before.

She just didn't understand how a poor boy from the countryside like Lin Xiao could have the ability to contribute to top-tier scientific research.

While everyone was in shock, a discordant voice rang out.

"Heh, confidential? I bet the school just took some money and made up an excuse. Otherwise, Lin Xiao, why don't you tell us yourself? What 'confidential project' did you participate in?"

Lin Yu asked with a cold sneer.

Lin Xiao spoke indifferently, "Lin Yu, if you want to go to prison and step on a sewing machine, don't drag the rest of us down with you."

Lin Yu had always been ignorant and had no idea what Lin Xiao meant. He mocked, "Ooh, look at you acting all high and mighty. Talking about sending the whole family to prison—you really think you're some big shot, don't you!"

"Enough!"

Su Xiumei finally reached her limit.

From Lin Yu's initial outburst of shame and anger to his current ignorant bravado, she began to wonder if there was truly something wrong with the way she had raised him over the years.

Regardless of their intelligence or ability, the other members of the Lin family were at least reasonable and humble toward the unknown. Especially toward their own family, they would never harbor such malicious assumptions.

How did Lin Yu end up like this?

Could it really be a matter of genetics?

Although Lin Chuge was also displeased with Lin Yu's attitude, seeing her parents' dark expressions, she patiently explained, "Xiao Yu, there's something you don't know. Confidential projects like these require signing non-disclosure agreements in advance. If any information is leaked, everyone involved will be investigated."

Lin Yu's mocking smile froze on his face, but he still wouldn't give up. "Even if it was a special admission, what about him not going to school for the last six months?"

His tone was still questioning, but his confidence had wavered.

Just as he finished speaking, Lin Qingshan's phone rang. It was an unknown number.

After he answered, that same gentle voice from before rang out again.

"Lin Xiao's father, I am Lin Xiao's Counselor, Li Xiaoli. Here is the situation..."

It turned out that after Lin Qingshan inquired about Lin Xiao's student record, the department was notified immediately.

Teacher Li, worried that something else might have happened at Lin Xiao's home, had hurried to call and explain.

"In short, our school truly treasures such a promising talent. With his level, there's no need to apply for a leave of absence; he can make up his coursework later. This is something I've discussed with the higher-ups. I hope you understand and please don't stop him from attending school anymore."

Teacher Li's initial explanation was gentle, but her tone became stern toward the end.

Lin Qingshan hurriedly and awkwardly agreed.

Finally hanging up, he let out a slow sigh of relief and glared at Lin Yu with displeasure.

It was all because this brat didn't believe this or that, making him look like a father who didn't understand his own son and was irresponsible to boot.

Su Xiumei, however, noticed another issue. "A-Xiao, what did Teacher Li mean by 'don't stop you from attending school' just now? Did your adoptive parents prevent you from going to school before?"

"Um... it's a bit complicated. I'll tell you about it slowly in the future."

Lin Xiao didn't want to explain too much and silently lowered his head.

This sight broke Su Xiumei's heart.

Such an excellent son had almost lost the chance to go to school.

She didn't even dare to imagine how much hardship her son had endured in his daily life.

Compared to Lin Xiao, Lin Yu was somewhat ungrateful.

The Lin family had provided Lin Yu with such great living conditions and even hired famous teachers for his studies.

But what was the result?

His scores weren't even high enough for a private university!

In the end, the Lin family had to donate two laboratories to University A just to barely squeeze him in.

Lin Yu was slapped in the face hard today, and his heart was filled with rage.

He stayed in his room all afternoon and wouldn't come out.

Lin Xiao sat in the living room, leisurely eating fruit.

He knew Lin Yu must be thinking of ways to harm him again, but he wasn't worried at all.

After all, he would know in advance no matter what that guy did.

Because he had a magical gossip system.