Mathematical Genius
The students were all extremely enthusiastic when they saw Director Gu in person. Someone like Elder Gu, a former high-ranking official in the inner cabinet and the director of Wutong Academy, was rarely seen by the students. Even the ordinary teachers at Wutong Academy hardly ever saw him.
So, for Director Gu himself, such a heavyweight, to personally come out and greet them, the status of this new Mr. Su was immediately clear.
Wang Shili was also mingling among the students, looking at Director Gu with a sour expression. He had long wanted a chance to show off in front of Director Gu, but he never even got to see him.
Director Gu wore a scholar's robe. Although his hair was gray, he still looked dignified and handsome, exuding an aura of transcendence and wisdom.
Though Su Li was disguised, her outstanding aura and the resemblance of her disguised appearance—about fifty percent like her real face—made Director Gu recognize her at a glance among the crowd.
When Su Li met Director Gu's gaze, she understood from his eyes that he had immediately recognized her disguise. Truly worthy of being a seasoned power broker of the previous generation—an old fox with sharp eyes!
Director Gu, having recognized Su Li, smiled and looked at her, clearing his throat before addressing the gathered students and teachers: "Today, Wutong Academy welcomes a master of mathematics, Mr. Su Yu, whom I have specially invited out of retirement. Mr. Su Yu's mathematical skills are extraordinary, reaching the pinnacle—so much so that even I am not one ten-thousandth as skilled as him."
"Wow!" At Director Gu's words, the crowd immediately erupted in excitement!
When Director Gu was young and studying, he was a prodigy in both literature and mathematics, a once-in-a-century talent.
Moreover, Director Gu was very proud and rarely praised others. To earn even a single "not bad" from him was a great honor. Yet here he was, openly admitting he was not even one ten-thousandth as good as Mr. Su Yu!
Oh my, what kind of mathematical genius must this be!
No wonder Director Gu said he specially and personally invited Mr. Su Yu out of retirement—truly a master from another world!
The students nearby whispered among themselves. One who had just been talking to Wang Shili suddenly understood and said to him, "Master Wang, Director Gu himself has praised Mr. Su Yu's mathematical talents. It seems Mr. Su Yu is not some obscure noble relying on connections, but a humble master from another world!"
Wang Shili's face immediately darkened. But out of respect for his teacher's dignity, he just snorted and, clearly dissatisfied, turned to Su Li and whispered, "New student, that’s just flattery for the occasion. Just listen and don’t take it to heart. When you join the academy, come under my tutelage. Remember, my name is Wang Shili. Just say you’re studying mathematics with Master Wang."
Wang Shili looked at Su Li with such eagerness, as if he wanted to brand the words "Wang Shili’s student" onto her face.
Su Li looked embarrassed. Seeing her not respond, Wang Shili hurriedly asked again in a low voice, "New student, I’m talking to you. Did you hear me?"
Su Li coughed a few times, then quickly pulled Bell over and headed toward Director Gu. Director Gu had already seen her; if she kept avoiding going over, it would be awkward.
But Wang Shili, seeing Su Li trying to leave, grew even angrier. He suddenly blocked her path, lowered his voice, his forehead veins bulging, and said fiercely, "What? You new student are also one of those who suck up to power and follow the crowd? I, Wang Shili, am also highly valued by Director Gu. When I first entered the academy, you didn’t see it, but I was in the limelight. I, I was personally invited by Director Gu..."