Nathaniel Fu answered the call."Hello, Mr. Jiang."
"Nathaniel, I heard you recently returned to the capital," Mr. Jiang said cheerfully. "Tsinghua University has a science and technology competition team preparing for the world championships. I'm sure you'll have time to return to your alma mater and guide your juniors, won't you?"
Nathaniel didn't hesitate. "Mr. Jiang, I'm busy for the next couple of days. Once I clear my schedule, I'll head over."
Mr. Jiang sounded particularly excited. "That's fine, that's fine. I have good news for you, Nathaniel. Not only will you be returning to Tsinghua University this time, but your brilliant junior sister will be as well."
Hiss.
The private room fell silent. Everyone gasped at Mr. Jiang's words.
What?
The mysterious prodigy girl from Tsinghua University… is coming back?
"Nathaniel, you and your junior sister have always been the pride and legends of Tsinghua University," Mr. Jiang continued. "Now that two geniuses are returning together, I can barely contain my excitement."
After the call ended, everyone in the room was stunned.
Nathaniel Fu had been born with an IQ of 200. He skipped multiple grades and was directly admitted to Tsinghua University, where he earned two doctorates within two years. Exceptionally gifted, he was once hailed as the brightest prodigy in the imperial capital—a living legend of Tsinghua.
Just when people thought Nathaniel was unparalleled, another figure appeared at Peking and Tsinghua University—a girl.
Rumor had it that she, too, had an IQ of 200. She entered Tsinghua University at thirteen and earned dual doctorates by fifteen. Her brilliance shocked the entire capital, and she soon became known as one of Tsinghua's two great legends, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Nathaniel.
Unfortunately, her information was later sealed. No one knew where she came from or where she went. Though she had vanished from the public eye, her legend continued to circulate like whispers in the wind.
And now, she was about to reappear at Tsinghua University. The news was earth-shattering.
"Mr. Fu, have you ever met your talented junior sister?"
"Mr. Fu, I heard she's much younger than you. Did you ever imagine you'd meet a rival as gifted as yourself?"
Clang!
A sharp sound broke the tension. It was Yara Lu. She had slammed her wine glass onto the coffee table with enough force to make everyone flinch.
Only then did people notice her face had long since darkened. Her displeasure was written in every line of her expression.
The atmosphere instantly grew awkward.
In truth, Nathaniel Fu and Yara Lu had always been considered the golden couple of the capital. Yara had been exceptional since childhood. She was the top scorer in her province's college entrance exam and was now the most admired beauty at Tsinghua University. Her reputation was so dazzling that she easily outshone all the other wealthy daughters of the capital.
But unfortunately for her, she existed in the same era as that genius girl.
Yara's talent had been cultivated by the Lu family's wealth. With the finest piano teachers and endless resources, her accomplishments were remarkable—but still within reach of privilege.
The girl, however, was a natural-born genius. And no matter how impressive excellence might be, it always faltered before true genius.
The others didn't think they had said anything wrong. They were merely admiring a prodigy, yet Miss Lu was so infuriated she needed placating.
"Haha, Miss Lu and President Fu really are the perfect match."
"Right. So when are President Fu and Miss Lu getting engaged? We'll all be there to celebrate."
Yara listened to their shallow flattery, her face frosty. Finally, she snapped."Get out."
The group quickly rose, awkwardly excused themselves, and left to continue their entertainment elsewhere.
Zane Song cast one last glance at Yara before following them out.
In the end, only two remained in the private room. Nathaniel looked at Yara, his voice calm yet gentle."We came here to relax. Why are you being so harsh?"
Yara paused, her eyes narrowing slightly, her mind secretly wondering… Could this genius junior sister Nathaniel was speaking of possibly be someone she already knew? Someone hiding in plain sight…
A faint shadow of curiosity flickered across her face, hinting at the secret she might soon uncover.