Chapter 415: Shackles
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Although Shan Yue’s words sounded arrogant, Professor Zhang still smiled and nodded. Perhaps in Professor Zhang’s impression, it had been a long time since there had been a student as bold as Shan Yue in Federal City.
Confidence was an additional weapon rewarded by the heavens to the courageous. Looking at Shan Yue’s high spirits, Professor Zhang thought of a time when he was also a young man like Shan Yue.
At that time, he had relied on his unique talent to defeat everyone in various competitions. However, no one’s life was smooth-sailing. His accidental mistake had buried the outcome of failure.
As long as the victorious general lost once, what followed would be overwhelming doubts and curses. At that time, Professor Zhang could not withstand such pressure. In the end, he chose to retire and switch to the mathematics industry.
Over the decades, he had seen many students, including some talented youths, but he had never seen anyone like Shan Yue. If he had had her confidence and mentality back then, his achievements in his life would not have stopped here.
But it’s too late for regrets. Professor Zhang can only do his best to help this child who he thinks will definitely achieve something in the education world in the future. He can’t let her follow in his footsteps.
“Shan Yue, I still hope that you can always maintain this drive in your heart and bravely advance towards your own goal.” Professor Zhang came back from his thoughts. “Don’t look back, and don’t turn back. If what you said isn’t to fool an old man like me, then I’ll look forward to seeing your figure in the finals.”
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Shan Yue’s eyes gradually became firm as she met Professor Zhang’s eyes. “Just wait and see. The outcome will definitely not disappoint you.”
After confirming this matter, Professor Zhang left the document he had brought to Shan Yue. When she was free, she would fill in the information inside and hand it back. Then, she would complete all the procedures. Professor Zhang would settle the rest.
After giving Shan Yue one last instruction, Professor Zhang left Zhang Huang’s office and returned to the venue. After all, the National High School Competition had just ended and there were still many things to deal with.
As soon as Professor Zhang left, Lin Xiao followed closely behind. He stood beside Zhang Huang.
Before Shan Yue could speak, Zhang Huang said, “Yue Yue, I was wrong this time. I only wanted to find out who that math genius was, but I shouldn’t have not considered your feelings. When you were about to go on stage, no one at the scene thought highly of you and made you carry such pressure.”
Lin Xiao continued Zhang Huang’s words and lowered his head slightly, looking very embarrassed. “I’m also at fault for this. After all, you replaced me. As the leader of the Mathematics Department, 1 didn’t do my duty. Instead, I let you help me bear everything.”
“Once our judgment is wrong and we really let you be in the arena, then if you lose the competition in the end, you will have to bear the scolding that ordinary people can’t accept.”
Their sudden apology shocked Shan Yue because she did not take this matter to heart, let alone blame them.
“I thought it was something big, so this is it. Don’t worry, I’ve never blamed you for this.” Shan Yue’s lips curled into a smile as she waved her hand. “Actually, I’ve long sensed this, but I didn’t really understand the intention until before the competition. 1 knew that wanning the championship consecutively had always been Elder Zhang’s hope, so 1 didn’t think too much about it at that time and braced myself to go up.”
At this point, Zhang Huang w^as also very regretful in his heart. He even began to reflect on his actions back then. “Yueyue, actually, wanning the championship consecutively is indeed every principal’s wish, but it’s not my lifelong wash. I asked Lin Xiao to specially say those wwds to you. Grandpa used your trust in me. I’ve let you dowoi.”
Shan Yue shook her head. “It’s okay, Grandpa Zhang. It’s also because of this that I don’t have to hide myself anymore. Now that I’m free from the shackles, I feel especially relaxed..”