At the time, the leader had chuckled and, respecting her opinion, withdrawn the application.
"But Xiao Yuan, you need to be prepared. With your abilities, the day will come when you'll have bodyguards following you around."
Deng Yuyuan politely deflected with a practiced smile.
Once she arrived at the university, she was met by a familiar lineup: the Academic Affairs Office staff, her counselor, the dean, her supervisor, and even the university president. Together, they swiftly processed the paperwork for Deng Yuyuan's combined bachelor's and master's degree program.
