Chapter 693 - 712: Young Man, You Must Be Responsible for Your Choice
Chapter 693: Chapter 712: Young Man, You Must Be Responsible for Your Choice
The routine test was over.
Jiang Qiuqiu had indeed performed exceptionally well. For a freshman with an A+ rating to have such ability, it was no wonder Little Mao had recommended her.
But she might not be someone they could keep.
Principal Lao Fu’s expression remained unchanged, but a million thoughts were already racing through his mind.
After a long while, it was Teacher Mao who broke the impasse. "Dean, what do you think of Student Jiang’s performance?"
"Not bad." Principal Lao Fu didn’t hold back his praise. "She has indeed improved very quickly."
"So, about what I mentioned earlier..."
"You mean about accidentally placing a natural person in Class A because we overlooked the gene screening?" Principal Lao Fu said matter-of-factly. "I’ve reviewed her case. This Student Jiang has the ability to remain in Class A1. I have no objection to that."
’That’s not what I was talking about at all!’
As she listened to the two of them talk, Jiang Qiuqiu started to understand. It seemed Teacher Mao had previously secured some benefit for her, which the Dean had initially approved.
’But now it seems like he’s cancelled it?’
"Is there anything else?"
"Yes!" Jiang Qiuqiu raised her hand. "Dean, I’m here to request a leave of absence."
To kill two birds with one stone, Jiang Qiuqiu had brought the leave request form with her since she was coming to see the Dean anyway.
His old colleague had already given him a heads-up, so Principal Lao Fu certainly wouldn’t make a fuss over a simple leave request, but—
He was a little curious.
"You’re Jiang Qiuqiu, correct? You have dual aptitudes for Mecha and the Spirit Healing Department. Between the two, which do you prefer?"
Jiang Qiuqiu replied, "I haven’t attended any classes in the Spirit Healing Department yet, so I can’t answer that question."
"Then let’s say after you’ve studied both, you find that you like both Mecha and the Healing System. In that situation, which would you choose?"
Jiang Qiuqiu didn’t make a choice.
She couldn’t choose.
Principal Lao Fu was beginning to understand. "You must know yourself that your aptitude for the Spirit Healing Department is greater and your potential there is higher, yet you didn’t transfer over, even with Dean Zhu’s invitation."
"Young lady, are you thinking of pursuing both?"
Jiang Qiuqiu hummed in affirmation. "I am."
Dean Lao Fu stared at Jiang Qiuqiu’s file again for a long time.
He was a man who cherished talent. Whether the young woman before him became a Mechanical Single Soldier Commander or a Spirit Healing Master, she would be a great asset to the Federation.
So he offered a few words of counsel. "You are indeed exceptionally talented, but most things require practice in addition to talent."
"A person’s energy is limited. When you’re learning the basics, you may feel like you have enough time, but as you progress, you’ll understand why no one has ever successfully majored in two practical disciplines."
"I’ll approve your leave. You can attend classes over there during this time if you wish. But I hope that after a while, you’ll be responsible enough to make a definitive choice."
He handed the signed form to Jiang Qiuqiu.
Nearby, Teacher Mao was listening in a complete daze.
Jiang Qiuqiu took the slip of paper and thanked Principal Lao Fu. "Thank you for your concern, Dean. I will take responsibility for the choices I make."
"Good."
The conversation was over; it was time to leave.
But as Jiang Qiuqiu looked at Dean Lao Fu’s face, she couldn’t help but ask, "If, after some time has passed, I still stand by my current choice, will you, Dean...?"
"I won’t."
Dean Lao Fu looked up at her. "The school doesn’t prohibit students from pursuing a dual major."
"I will not force a student’s decision. But I will be watching you."
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"To see if you truly have what it takes to be responsible for your choice, or if this is just a momentary impulse."
"I will work hard."
"I prefer to see results."