Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 325: The Teacher Makes a House Call

Chapter 325: Chapter 325: The Teacher Makes a House Call

"Anything is fine, Auntie," Jiang Zhe politely responded.

Jiang Xiruo smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you don’t have to worry about it. I’ve stewed some snow fungus for Xiaozhe, to help her clear heat and moisten the lungs, and reduce dryness."

"That’s good, eat more at dinner," the Xia family matriarch also reminded.

Seeing how the main branch of the family was doting on Jiang Zhe, the second lady of the Xia family only felt it was ridiculous. If not by academic achievement, then by what should success or failure be judged?

Aren’t students supposed to be judged by their academic performance?

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Outside the Xia family home.

A car belonging to a professor from Beijing University appeared at the gate.

Following him was his assistant and student, Ling Qian.

"Professor Wang, should we not send a notice before coming directly to meet Jiang Zhe?" Ling Qian asked.

"By the time you send a notice, she might already have been claimed by someone else," Professor Wang Liang responded.

This year’s independent recruitment exam had questions that were widely applicable, covered a broad range of topics, and included a rich variety of question types. It was the most difficult edition in the history of the independent recruitment exams.

However, while grading the papers, Wang Liang discovered a perfect score, Jiang Zhe!

Therefore, without waiting for others to act, he took the initiative to find out where Jiang Zhe currently lived and went there directly.

Ling Qian hesitated a bit, "But I heard that Jiang Zhe was already reserved by Professor Gao Qiao a long time ago."

"You, reading has made you pedantic. I see Jiang Zhe’s results are so good, I can offer her opportunities in physics research in the future. After all, Gao Qiao specializes in the liberal arts. If Jiang Zhe chooses me, there won’t be any conflict with him," Wang Liang said.

Wang Liang was unconventional and was never preoccupied with such matters. A promising student was something he needed to see immediately.

Unlike other teachers and professors who had given up on Jiang Zhe after hearing that she was found by Gao Qiao.

Ling Qian, finding his words reasonable, did not argue further.

The car stopped in front of the Xia family’s gate. With Professor Wang Liang handing over his business card, the servants naturally did not hinder them and welcomed them in straightaway.

The Xia family had just started dinner, and only Xia Xingzhi had not yet returned.

With Xia Tang presiding, everyone stopped discussing the topic of academic achievement and instead chatted about various other things.

Xia Mingzhu had just looked up and saw Wang Liang and Ling Qian walking in.

"Professor Wang?" Xia Mingzhu was somewhat surprised, but not entirely unexpected.

It looked like someone had indeed come home to snatch up the opportunity from Li Qian and Li Ran.

Hearing Xia Mingzhu greet him this way, the second Xia lady was immediately fully aware of the situation.

Xia Mingli also stood up to greet them.

Mrs. Xia said to Jiang Zhe, "It’s okay, you eat slowly."

Since he met such a large group, with acquaintances like Xia Mingzhu among them, Wang Liang also had to temporarily suppress his reason for coming and exchange greetings with them.

"Please sit, Professor Wang, and the student as well, join us for the meal," the elderly Mrs. Xia perked up a bit and invited.

"Bring a couple more chairs," Xia Tang instructed the servants.

"You’re both too polite. We’ve already eaten," Wang Liang said with a smile, "I’m truly sorry for the disturbance."

"Not at all, it’s no bother," the second Mrs. Xia cheerfully brought over tea by hand, "They say that the teachers of Beijing University love talent, and it’s indeed the case. Coming all this way so late, you’ve gone to much trouble for us."

"Good students are hard to come by, and when we do find one, of course we’re not willing to let go," Wang Liang said, looking toward Jiang Zhe.

Although Jiang Zhe did not greet them, she put down her chopsticks nonetheless.

She remained composed and serene, imperturbable in the face of praise or criticism.

Wang Liang silently nodded his head in approval.

"Indeed, it’s not easy to find good students," the second lady of the Xia family said suggestively, "these days, you have to judge students by their scores, by their grades."

Her words were a response to Xia Tang’s earlier jab at her.

Wang Liang expressed his agreement: "Certainly, scores may not determine a person’s entire life, but at this stage, they are the result of her efforts. Naturally, they are an important reference for us when enrolling students."

Seeing the two of them sing the same tune, Xia Tang wasn’t in a position to fault Wang Liang on the spot and thus remained silent.

Xia Mingzhu and Xia Mingli couldn’t help but wear thinly veiled smiles.

Li Ran and Li Qian were particularly excited, their hands involuntarily clasping lightly together.

To think, earlier that day at school, when they received their scores, teachers had asked them about their major preferences, but their expressions weren’t as enthusiastic, more a matter of routine.

Seeing Professor Wang Liang’s attitude, they were now truly experiencing what it felt like to be eagerly sought after and valued.

It turns out that scoring well on exams really can grant one so much freedom.

The second lady also chimed in, "So Professor Wang, did you visit today to confirm their choice of majors, or to give them early admission letters?"

As she spoke, pride beamed from her face as an aunt.

Particularly because she could potentially one-up the members of the first and third household, her spirits lifted even more.

Before coming, Wang Liang had learned that Jiang Zhe’s parents had passed away, and that she was currently living with relatives.

But he had not expected such a large family.

Seeing how involved the second lady was in this matter, he assumed she was the spokesperson elected by everyone, so he answered very generously, "As long as the child is willing, the admission letter will definitely be given. I will argue on her behalf with the university administration; as long as she keeps up her performance, she will receive every scholarship she’s eligible for, full exemption from tuition, living expenses, and accommodation fees, as well as priority access to my research resources. The child has not had an easy time, and I hope she can progress steadily and not waste her talent."

Wang Liang’s words were heartfelt.

Knowing Jiang Zhe’s background stirred feelings of affection and cherishment in him.

The second lady of the Xia family was overjoyed, although the two children from her own family certainly didn’t lack the money, nor did they count on any scholarships.

But this wasn’t about the money; it was about an exclusive honor that money couldn’t buy!

Mrs. Xia, hearing this, kept her head down and didn’t look at them, fearing that Jiang Zhe would be undermined.

She didn’t dare meet Jiang Zhe’s gaze.

Xia Tang also looked deeply at Jiang Zhe; the child had only come to stay for a few days, but she had to endure repeated questioning by the second household, which was tough on her.

The second lady couldn’t hide her joy: "The child would certainly be willing!"

"Can the second lady make that decision?" Wang Liang was also pleased, glancing at Ling Qian with a look of ’I told you coming here first would pay off.’

Ling Qian felt happy for his teacher too.

"Of course. I am aware of Professor Wang’s reputation and professionalism, and knowing that Mingzhu will study at your school, I have come to understand you. And your field is indeed a popular one," she said.

Xia Mingzhu was a well-known figure at school, and naturally, Wang Liang knew of her, and she also recognized Wang Liang.

Their exchange had the feel of a perfect match.

Although Xia Mingzhu wasn’t very interested in the scores of Li Ran and Li Qian, since the conversation had come this far, she too commented, "Who wouldn’t want to study under Professor Wang?"