Chapter 43

The wait was long, even though it had only been one night. For Wang Ge, it felt like a century had passed. He lay on the bed fully clothed, not sleeping all night. Even with a strong heart, he was still just a twenty-year-old young man. At a time when life and death were in others' hands, if he could still sleep soundly, it wouldn't be composure; it would be heartlessness.

Finally, in the morning, Wang Ge suddenly heard the deafening sound of firecrackers from outside the courtyard. The dense sound of firecrackers, like raindrops, made it feel as if he were on a battlefield, truly causing the earth to shake and the mountains to crumble. Hearing the firecrackers, Wang Ge finally felt a sense of relief.

Although it was now the Galactic Era, the traditions of the Yanhuang lineage continued. Whenever there was a joyous occasion, such as a wedding, opening a business, promotion, or the New Year, the poor would light a string of firecrackers, while those with power and influence, like the Ye family, would have the firecrackers continue for half an hour, creating a noisy and bustling atmosphere that made the entire Zhongliang Mountain boil.

It seems the patient in the Ye family has been cured. Wang Ge felt a mix of relief and humiliation. He had brought the Feipeng grass, pointed out its problems, and recommended an alternative herb. No matter what, he had done the Ye family a favor...

Wang Ge's face was expressionless, a metallic taste spreading between his lips and teeth as he bit his teeth so hard they bled.

"Ha ha ha ha..." The door was pushed open, and Ye Rongtian, with a beaming face, walked in. His usually stern face now looked like a thawing river, and his genuine smile made him appear much more approachable, just like his official image on the news.

"Little brother, did you not rest well last night?" Ye Rongtian, unusually, showed concern for Wang Ge first, clearly in a very good mood, and his address to Wang Ge had upgraded from "this friend" to "little brother."

However, he didn't wait for Wang Ge's response and continued, "The herb you recommended yesterday really worked. My father took the herbal soup last night and felt much better before going to bed. This morning, after taking it again, he was already able to get out of bed and walk around.

"The control of my father's condition is largely due to you, little brother! So I came today to thank you for your kindness. Without your suggestions, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

As he said this, Ye Rongtian still felt a lingering fear, because if they had really used the Feipeng grass, the outcome might have been completely opposite.

Later, Mu Qingshan specifically apologized to him, but it still left a bitter taste in Ye Rongtian's heart. Although Mu Qingshan ultimately cured his father, Ye Xiu, the relationship between the two families had subtly changed.

"Congratulations, congratulations!" Wang Ge smiled and offered his blessings, swallowing the bitter and bloody taste.

Now, he was at the bottom of society. If he were to shout something like "Thirty years on the east side, thirty years on the west side, don't bully the poor young man" at this time, it would be too childish. What he needed to do now was to endure and use this opportunity to gain the greatest benefit.

"Ha ha, thank you." Ye Rongtian nodded with a smile, seeing that Wang Ge was considerate enough not to ruin his mood. "Little brother, I didn't expect that you, who dropped out of high school, would have such talent in traditional Chinese medicine. If you were to be buried in a place like Meteor Street, it would be a great waste.

"By the way, this year, Sky University has a guaranteed admission slot for our Ye family. It was originally reserved for a distant relative, but since you have done us a favor, I have decided to give this slot to you. I believe this is what you need, and I hope you can use this opportunity to rise to the top and transform like a butterfly."

Wang Ge's face first changed, then he clenched his fists tightly, his eyes shining with joy.

It turned out that Ye Rongtian had already known his background. Last night, he had even thought about crushing his communication watch and swallowing it, which was truly laughable. As the governor of Mountain City Base and the head of the first major family, it would have been easy for him to find out Wang Ge's information.

However, Ye Rongtian's words were a gesture of goodwill, indicating that he saw Wang Ge's potential and was giving him a ladder to climb.

Sky University was one of the nine top universities of the Earth Federation. Those who could enter and graduate from Sky University could even obtain the right for their entire family to immigrate to other administrative planets of the Earth Federation!

This was something that could not be measured by money, nor could it be bought with money. The Ye family, being the first major family of Mountain City Base, had only one guaranteed admission slot, showing how precious this opportunity was.

Compared to the 50,000 Solar Credits reward, this was what Wang Ge truly wanted.

"I will not let you down, Young Master Ye," Wang Ge said with a smile. He didn't need to say thank you; if he did, it would be like slapping someone in the face.

After all, Wang Ge had saved Ye Rongtian's father, the head of the Ye family!

The favor of saving a father's life was something that Ye Rongtian could never repay enough. Although the guaranteed admission slot to Sky University was precious, could it be more precious than the only father in the world?

Ye Rongtian nodded, "The reward for the task and the Ye family's gratitude have already been transferred to your account. Today, my father is recovering from a serious illness, and as his son, I need to attend to him, so I won't talk much more.

"Still, if you need anything from the Ye family in the future, we will not refuse!"

With that, Ye Rongtian turned and left. At this moment, Wang Ge noticed that the second butler was standing behind Ye Rongtian.

The second butler seemed to be hidden in Ye Rongtian's shadow, invisible when not needed, but appearing when needed.

His attitude towards Wang Ge had completely changed, and he smiled and said, "Young Master Wang, let me see you out."

Wang Ge found it very uncomfortable to be called "Young Master" by the second butler, but it was just a title, and he didn't bother to correct it. Why bother with meaningless things?

Wang Ge followed the second butler to the Ye family's garage, where the butler selected a large flying car, a Space Dominator.

"Please, Young Master Wang." The second butler showed great manners, stepping forward. As soon as he entered the three-meter range of the car door, it automatically scanned him, and by the time he stood at the door, it had already opened in an "X" shape.

Seeing the second butler bow slightly by the car door, Wang Ge sincerely marveled at the life of the rich.

Inside the car, Wang Ge saw a circular leather sofa, a small bar, a refrigerator, a light brain, and other equipment, which made him feel a bit overwhelmed.

Wang Ge sat down casually, and immediately felt as if he were enveloped by the soft leather sofa, so comfortable that he almost fell asleep after not sleeping all night.

He thought that Wang Fei must be worried since he hadn't returned all night, so he quickly opened his communication watch. Instantly, the vibrations from missed calls and messages made his half-body numb.

Wang Ge quickly checked and saw that 146 of the missed calls were from Wang Fei, and 28 were from Curly. Clearly, Wang Fei had asked Curly about his whereabouts.

As for the messages, they were all from the two of them, with similar content. However, two messages were special, with automatically matched official numbers. One was from the bank, and the other was from Sky University!

When he saw the message from Sky University, Wang Ge's heart almost stopped. Although he knew what it was, he couldn't help but tremble with excitement as he selected the message.

It turned out to be the electronic admission notice from Sky University, informing Wang Ge that he had been admitted as a self-funded student in the Yanhuang Department's Martial Arts major, and he was required to report to the main campus of Sky University in Yan Yun Base by September 5, 2096.

What was noteworthy was that although it was a self-funded student, it was still part of the formal admission, meaning that Wang Ge's graduation certificate would be the same as those who entered through the regular college entrance exam.

The Yanhuang Department, established by the Yanhuang lineage of the Federation's upper echelons, specialized in preserving Yanhuang culture, with majors in martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, literature, and more.

Wang Fei had been admitted to the Star War Department, which also had majors in command, logistics, and coordination, with Wang Fei in the command major.

Although Wang Ge was calm and composed, at this moment, he could not help but feel tears welling up in his eyes.

Although he had dropped out of school, it didn't mean he disliked learning. In junior high, despite being discriminated against by teachers and classmates, he didn't give up. He worked hard and studied diligently, hoping to surprise everyone with his performance in the college entrance exam.

However, the unexpected deaths of his parents changed his fate. He had to drop out of school to support his younger sister.

When Wang Fei called to tell him she had been admitted to Sky University, Wang Ge genuinely felt happy for his sister, but it also masked his own inner desire.

He wanted to go to school too!

But he didn't dare to say it, and he didn't dare to show any trace of it to his sister. In front of her, he always acted as if he didn't like school, to avoid putting any psychological burden on her...

Now, it was all good. He could finally go to school!

And he could go to Sky University with his sister!

Wang Ge buried his head in his knees, his half-long black hair covering his face, and he didn't raise his head for a long time.

The second butler had already landed and, through the surveillance camera, saw Wang Ge in the car. Seeing that Wang Ge had no reaction, he got out of the car and, with a light touch, lifted Wang Ge's broken motorcycle, as if it were a cabbage, and placed it in the trunk.

Without disturbing Wang Ge, the second butler returned to the driver's seat and drove the Space Dominator towards the northern part of the old city.

The second butler's driving skills were excellent, and Wang Ge didn't feel any turbulence. They arrived at North Plain Road in just ten minutes, while it had taken Wang Ge several hours to get there.

When Wang Ge slowly raised his head, except for the redness around his eyes, everything was the same as usual. The only thing that revealed something was the dampness around his knees.

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**End of Chapter**