Hearing Ethan's words, Ethan Lee didn't know whether to laugh or cry. His son was getting bolder and bolder.
"No, no, no! Helping the police solve cases is our obligation. We can't expect too much. Besides, how can you be like this? Demanding debts even at the police station!"
"He himself said he would give it to us. It would be a pity not to take it!" Ethan said.
"..."
Originally, they only planned to have a brief chat. But who knew that once they picked up the phone, they couldn't stop talking. The old couple had been feeling gloomy and depressed, but because of Ethan's phone call, they suddenly became much happier.
"Mom! Don't be sad. I'll go back in a few days. When I go back, I'll see if there are any beautiful girls and bring one home!" Ethan joked.
"Ethan, don't be reckless! I thought that little Hong who sent me home last time was quite nice!" Grace Feng said with a smile.
"Uh, Mom, well, I still have something to do here. I'll hang up first. I'll call you tomorrow."
"Naughty boy, every time this is mentioned, you dodge. Well, it's getting late. Go to bed early too. Oh, by the way. Ethan, I saw in the weather forecast that the temperature at night in Azure Sky City is low these two days. Remember to cover yourself with a quilt and don't catch a cold."
"Yes, I know, Mom. You also take care of your health at home."
...
After hanging up the phone, Ethan Lee comforted Grace Feng, "Well, our son has called. Don't be sad. Tomorrow we'll go to Hope Ridge and see how popular our son is!"
"Look at how proud you are!"
...
In the United Central, Oliver's office.
"John, how is it? Are there any new developments?" Oliver tried hard to restrain his emotions on the phone and keep himself as calm as possible, but it was still difficult to completely hide his inner excitement.
"President Oliver, I'm already in Azure City. I've obtained some information here and was about to send it to you. Considering that you still have a meeting to attend and it's so late, I didn't want to disturb you!" John said on the other end of the phone.
"In the future, as long as there is news about him, send it to me immediately." Oliver said.
"Yes, I know, President Oliver!" John replied.
Subsequently, Lucy Moon sent over all the information she could find. Then, Lucy Moon reported to Oliver again.
"A few years ago, the information was not well - developed, so there was very little information left. All we know is that when Ethan was a child, he liked to fight with the children around him. Because he was an outsider and his adoptive father was disabled, he was often ridiculed. However, this child was very stubborn and capable. Relying on his physical advantages and his inborn tenacity, he quickly established himself among the children in that area. But his academic performance had always been not so good. The class he is in now is Class 36 of Sunnyvale High School. His head teacher is Victor, a famous educator, who has a high reputation in the education field in China. If it weren't for him, Ethan might have dropped out of school already. But according to the original situation, in the end, Ethan wouldn't have had a very good future either. But this year, it seems as if he suddenly woke up. He was like being helped by the gods in his studies. First, he got the first place in the whole county. Because it was so sudden, many students and teachers didn't believe it and said that he had plagiarized. He was even almost expelled. But in the second exam, he directly got the first place in the whole city. Moreover, he himself has also been given key attention by the relevant city leaders. There are plans to let him strive for the top scorer in Azure Sky province, or even strive to be the top scorer among the five northern provinces and be the number one among the three million students in the north. As for David Lee, the principal who once wanted to expel him, he even apologized in person and invited him back." Speaking of this, a look of pride flashed across Lucy Moon's face. He was indeed President Oliver's son!
"Now, he has even taken the initiative to participate in the Global Elite Selection Competition. However, except for Victor, other teachers are not very optimistic about this decision. As you know, the requirements of those elite selection competitions are very high, and most importantly, those special abilities require special training. Before participating in this selection competition, Ethan has not participated in any training for these abilities. So, he is very likely to return in failure this time." Lucy Moon reported on the other end of the phone.
"Okay! Good! Keep collecting information, the more detailed the better. If there are any new discoveries, tell me immediately. Also, keep an eye on the movements of the elite selection competition for me. I want to have real - time information."
"Yes, President Oliver!"
After hanging up the phone, Oliver looked at those materials, sometimes feeling distressed, sometimes sighing, and sometimes full of pride.
"Poor child. Your father and I are both strong - willed people. How could you not be stubborn?"
However, being so stubborn under such conditions must have made you suffer a lot. Thinking of the child growing up in such a family since childhood, being a relocated outsider, and being the only child in the family without anyone to help, in case of any contradictions with other children... Oliver seemed to see Ethan as a lonely and thin figure when he was a child, facing a group of people alone, with that pitiful, helpless but stubborn and unyielding look, and couldn't help but feel his eyes getting red with heartache. After seeing those achievements, he couldn't help but be full of joy and pride again.
"Being unknown all the time and finally making a great effort, accumulating strength and making a sudden impact. Just like your bastard father, extremely similar! The first in Jingyang County! The first in Azure City! He is indeed my son!"
Then, Oliver took out Ethan's photo again. Looking at the eyes, the facial features in the photo, his eyes were full of tenderness.
"So handsome. I wonder how many girls will be heartbroken in the future!" Oliver said.
However, then, his eyes were full of sadness again.
"Stubborn? In this matter, will he be stubborn? Will the child recognize me? Will... he accept me?" Oliver's mind was in a mess.
She could handle everything in an orderly manner, but now, facing this kind of thing, she didn't know what to do, let alone where to start.
"When can I meet him? And when can I be recognized by him?"
...
The next day.
Azure Sky University.
Teacher Liang and Teacher Mu brought Ethan and others to the examination hall. By the time they arrived, there were already a lot of people waiting there. Many were accompanied by their parents, and some were brought by educational institutions. Obviously, for educational institutions, if their students can get a good ranking in such an exam, it will undoubtedly be the strongest proof of their training strength.
"Once you go in later, don't be nervous, okay? Just show your normal level, and there will definitely be no problem in getting through the first level." Teacher Mu told those five people.
Teacher Liang, on the other hand, seemed much more relaxed.
Teacher Liang looked at the three of them and asked, "Did you all sleep well yesterday?"
The three nodded.