Chapter 30

"How could it be a lab mouse? We don't conduct human experiments."

Professor Lei laughed, "Each student is our institute's most precious asset, and we will use the best teachers and resources to cultivate them."

"Moreover, admission is not that simple; it's not just about taking tests."

Professor Lei explained, "We have a series of scientific testing methods, and we analyze the blood of students who meet the criteria. We won't make mistakes. Both Su Xiaoxiao and Zhao Qingyao have mental antibodies."

"You use scientific testing methods to detect supernatural phenomena?"

Hearing Professor Lei's words, Su Xiaofan felt a strange sensation. It sounded very contradictory.

"Xiaofan, we study supernatural phenomena, but that doesn't mean we deny science. The two are not in conflict."

Professor Lei laughed. In their research, they use a lot of scientific instruments and analysis. The study of supernatural phenomena and scientific research are complementary.

"Uncle Zhao, what do you think?"

Su Xiaofan turned his gaze to Zhao Zhengshan. He had already accepted Professor Lei's explanation and was inclined to let his sister enroll.

As for signing the liability waiver, as Professor Lei said, accidents happen in experiments, but that doesn't mean they should stop conducting them.

"I think we should let the child try it out first."

Zhao Zhengshan had little say in this matter. The decision for his daughter to attend the special class in Yanjing was made by the old man, and he couldn't overturn it.

Moreover, as a doctor with nearly twenty years of experience, Zhao Zhengshan had encountered some supernatural phenomena in his work and was not opposed to Professor Lei's explanation.

"By the way, Teacher Lei, there aren't many students who meet the criteria, right?" Su Xiaofan suddenly remembered something.

"Not many, so we only recruit one special class nationwide."

Professor Lei nodded. He didn't mention that the class only had about twenty students, which was not just few but extremely rare.

"Then why is the tuition so expensive?"

Su Xiaofan said, "Since there are so few students, shouldn't they be rare and valuable? You should subsidize more, why make our family bear such a heavy burden?"

"Ah? Is your family in financial difficulty, Xiaofan?"

Professor Lei was taken aback and quickly said, "This is due to our admissions staff not understanding the situation. The tuition was set uniformly, but for families in financial difficulty, the 100,000 yuan tuition can be waived. Su Xiaoxiao can submit an application, and I will approve it."

"Is that so? Why didn't you say that earlier?"

Hearing Professor Lei's words, Su Xiaofan felt like crying. The root cause of his misfortunes, such as being struck by lightning, was to raise tuition for his sister. Now, Professor Lei's one sentence waived the tuition, making Su Xiaofan feel more wronged than Dou'e.

"My father works on an ocean liner, and I run a small stall. Is that considered a financially difficult family?" Su Xiaofan told the truth, except for not mentioning that his father was the captain.

"That is considered financially difficult. This is our mistake for not understanding the situation." Professor Lei's attitude was so good that Su Xiaofan couldn't even get angry.

"I wonder if Zhao Qingyao's tuition needs to be waived?" Professor Lei looked at Zhao Zhengshan.

"No, that's not necessary."

Zhao Zhengshan shook his head. It was a joke to say that 100,000 yuan a year, or even 10 million yuan, would be a burden for their family.

"Good, thank you for your cooperation. Rest assured, we will take good care of the children."

Professor Lei sighed in relief. This special class was the first attempt in the country, and it was highly valued from top to bottom. If someone dropped out before the start of the semester, it would be a disaster.

Back in the meeting room, Su Xiaofan found his sister already sitting with Zhao Qingyao, chatting away.

"Xiaofan, I want to study here!" Seeing her brother return, Su Xiaoxiao stood up and said loudly. She had already found a best friend before the semester started and was looking forward to her college life.

"Okay, give me the liability waiver, and I'll sign it."

Su Xiaofan nodded and reached for the waiver. Both of them acted naturally, not realizing that her father, who was at sea, was her legal guardian.

"Later, you can submit an application to waive the tuition, as we are a financially difficult family." Su Xiaofan whispered to his sister.

"Okay."

Su Xiaoxiao blinked. From her understanding, Su Xiaofan must have negotiated with the teacher and got the tuition waived.

Professor Lei seemed to value Su Xiaoxiao and Zhao Qingyao. After they completed the enrollment procedures, he personally led them out of the office to arrange their dormitories.

Before going to the dormitory, they went to the cafeteria. The institute's cafeteria was separate and located behind the office building.

Upon entering, Su Xiaofan found that the cafeteria was actually divided into individual booths, each with a paper menu and a QR code for ordering.

According to Professor Lei, both teachers and students ate for free here, and there were no large pots of food, only small dishes, with specialties from almost every province.

"Is 100,000 yuan enough for a year's food expenses?"

Flipping through the menu, Su Xiaofan thought, as it even included options like sea cucumber and Buddha's jump over the wall, which were not common in regular restaurants.

The dormitory was surprisingly close to the office building, just over 300 meters away. To Su Xiaofan's surprise, it was a villa complex, and this complex was the dormitory for Su Xiaoxiao and the others.

According to Professor Lei, this place should be called an expert apartment. Each villa was not very large, with two bedrooms on the second floor, a study room on the first floor, and a gym equipped with fitness equipment.

"Is this the dormitory?"

Su Xiaofan couldn't believe it. Compared to his high school dormitory, which housed six people in one room, this was like a doghouse.

"Yes, our institute has high standards. Each apartment houses two students."

Professor Lei nodded and said, "Actually, the tuition we charge is symbolic. The resources the state invests in each student far exceed 100,000 yuan."

Looking at the small villas hidden among the greenery, Su Xiaofan believed Professor Lei. The standards of this special class were exceptionally high. Freshmen living in villas on campus was not something money could buy.

Su Xiaoxiao and Zhao Qingyao chose a villa, and Su Xiaofan helped move their luggage in.

Compared to Su Xiaoxiao's one suitcase, Zhao Qingyao brought much more, including a meter-tall teddy bear and pillows, with a total of five or six suitcases.

Professor Lei left after sending them to the dormitory, informing Su Xiaofan that he had booked a room for him at the school guesthouse, where he could check in with his ID.

"100,000 yuan a year is really not expensive."

Walking around his sister's room, Su Xiaofan found that the 1.8-meter bed had new, unopened bedding, the pillows were memory foam, the private bathroom had an automatic washing machine, a Dyson hairdryer, and branded toiletries, with three different brands available for students to choose from.

"Xiaoxiao, are you sure you're here to study?"

Su Xiaofan's voice was filled with resentment. If he had known about this treatment, he would have been willing to study for two more years.

"Brother, why don't you let them test you to see if you qualify for admission?"

Su Xiaoxiao suddenly said. In the meeting room, other teachers had introduced the institute's situation to them.

Su Xiaoxiao felt her brother should also qualify. Besides, his courage was superhuman. If Su Xiaofan encountered a ghost, it might be the ghost who would be scared.

"Me? Also come to study?"

Hearing his sister's suggestion, Su Xiaofan felt a bit tempted. This wasn't just coming to study; it was like being treated like a VIP, with everything taken care of.

"Still, I think it's better not to. I've been away from school for years and wouldn't be used to it."

After some thought, Su Xiaofan shook his head. One, he wasn't used to campus life anymore, and two, he didn't want his secret to be discovered.

"Alright, get to know your classmates. I'll go to the guesthouse first and come back to have dinner with you later. I'll stay in Yanjing for a few days and then return to Luochuan."

After setting up the bedding for his sister, Su Xiaofan wasn't worried about her adapting. She was already lying on the bed, playing with her phone, completely at ease.

"By the way, here's a card with 400,000 yuan. Don't be too frugal; spend what you need."

Su Xiaofan placed a bank card on the bed. It was set up in Su Xiaoxiao's name three years ago, with online banking and her phone number linked. Su Xiaofan had been transferring money to this card, but it was in his possession, so Su Xiaoxiao could only use mobile payments.

"Ah? Brother, are you leaving now?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked up from her phone, her face sad. "Brother, I'm all alone in a foreign place, with no family around. What if I miss you? Why don't you leave me more money?"

"Think as far as you want, and I'll send you as far as you think!"

Su Xiaofan picked up his backpack and glared at his sister. He was already being taken advantage of by his father, and now his sister was trying to take advantage of him too.