**
Meanwhile, at the Virtue Building.
Shen Zhiqiao had just arrived at the dean's office when she received a call from her brother.
Shen Zhixi's voice was low and cool, "Have you decided to take the assessment this year?"
Shen Zhiqiao's tone was resolute, "Yes, Dean Fan has already submitted my quota."
The hibiscus flowers outside the window were blooming intensely, their large blossoms squeezing through the cracks.
She disdained those who followed the conventional process; this year, she intended to set the precedent at Beijing University for sophomores to qualify as prospective students at the Academy of Sciences.
Shen Zhixi hummed in satisfaction, "Entering the research institute early is a good idea. Prepare well and don't disappoint your brother."
Shen Zhiqiao nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, brother."
After hanging up, Shen Zhiqiao put away her phone and stepped through the great doors of the office.