CHAPTER 325: CHAPTER 324 THE SECRET SPY

Zhao Ji didn’t take this matter too seriously. He had only approached Chen Gu today out of concern for his wife.

So even after Tao Tao gave a long explanation, Zhao Ji still remained indifferent, carelessly saying, "I have no idea how Chen Gu got to know Bai Yunpeng, but no matter what he becomes, he’s still my goofy best pal."

Tao Tao rolled her eyes speechlessly. Zhao Ji just loved this cute gesture of his wife and immediately started getting frisky. Tao Tao scolded, "We’re still in the car."

"There’s no one else here, and it’s not the first time in the car anyway."

...

Before they knew it, there were only three days left until the college entrance exam. The prospective candidates on Empire River Star had been given vacation days, as per the traditions of the star.

The afternoon before, Chen Zili brought over some exam supplies for Chen Gu.

"My sister went to Capital Star," Chen Zili said. "Teacher Gao Mengjiu went with her, saying it’s the final preparation before the album release."

Chen Gu knew about this. Gorilla had mentioned it to him during their last meal, but he was still annoyed. That brute Gorilla is now also called "Teacher"?

And if my granddaughter isn’t here, he has to send my grandson? Don’t I have a son?

"Alright, just put them there."

After placing the exam supplies down, Chen Zili hesitantly asked, "Which school are you planning to apply to?"

Chen Gu didn’t want to talk about it. Being ridiculed by that goof Gorilla and the others is one thing, but if my own grandson mocks me as well, I might lose control and resort to domestic violence.

So Chen Gu asked in return, "What about you?"

Chen Zili’s blood boiled with enthusiasm. "I want to apply to the Tiangong Military Division!"

"PFFT—" Chen Gu, who didn’t want his grandson to mock him, ended up mocking his grandson.

Chen Zili’s face turned red. "I knew it, you all look down on me!" He stormed out and slammed the door. Chen Gu chased after him, grabbing his arm. "Why are you getting so worked up?"

"HMPH!" Chen Zili was still fuming, suddenly letting out all his frustrations. "All you ever care about is my sister. What’s wrong with wanting to apply to the Tiangong Military Division? Can’t a person have their own dreams?

I want to fight bravely on the battlefield like Dad. I want to become a hero, to single-handedly turn the tide!

Why doesn’t anyone believe in me? Do you even know my grades? As soon as you hear Tiangong Military Division, you think I’m boasting and that I definitely won’t get in?"

Chen Gu calmed down. It was indeed his fault. Wasn’t he doing to Chen Zili the very same thing others did when they mocked him?

He asked seriously, "How are your grades? What are your chances of getting in?"

The previously impassioned Chen Zili suddenly deflated. "Probably only twenty percent."

Instead of disappointment, Chen Gu was surprised. The Tiangong Military Division had an extremely high admission score, topping the entire Confederation. Having a twenty percent chance indicated that Chen Zili’s grades were actually quite good—good enough to get into a top-tier university.

"But... I remember your grades used to be poor, right?" Chen Gu was puzzled.

Chen Zili rolled his eyes. "How long has it been since you last visited school? People can change a lot in a short time, you know!"

Chen Gu nodded. Twenty percent is indeed quite low. This isn’t something I can ask Bai Yunpeng for help with, but I have other methods.

"What are your thoughts on the physical assessment?" he asked.

Chen Zili said, "There should be no problem. Dad gave me five potions, and I feel much stronger than those military academy cadets now."

"So, the real difficulty lies with the academic subjects," Chen Gu murmured.

In this era, physical fitness was no longer a problem. Many potions could achieve the ancient effect of "bone cleansing." However, they were expensive, so families like Darkray’s couldn’t even dream of affording them.

Moreover, the Tiangong Military Division cultivated the very best military talent, individuals who were both brave and wise, so the academic score requirements were also very high.

Chen Gu thought for a moment, then, with a gentle smile, affectionately patted his grandson on the shoulder. "Now is the time to test you, Zi Li. How much can you sacrifice for your dream?"

Chen Zili’s blood boiled with enthusiasm. "I can give up everything!"

Chen Gu nodded, then asked pointedly, "Truly everything?"

"Everything?"

"No regrets?"

"No regrets!"

"Alright then." Chen Gu still smiled, but Chen Zili somehow felt that his grandfather’s smile was somewhat strange before he suddenly lost consciousness.

His brain had crashed.

Chen Gu, drawing upon Isabella Wu’s memories and abilities, instantaneously "paralyzed" his grandson. Then, using his professional skills, he started cramming knowledge into Chen Zili’s brain.

This was far quicker than Chen Zili’s own rote memorization, not inferior to the read/write speed of ancient "computers."

However, knowledge gained in such a way is definitely problematic, lacking the process of understanding.

This method was sheer cheating! From the memories of Isabella Wu and Derek Kun Shen, Chen Gu knew that historically, some top-scoring prodigies had seemingly lazed around, playing and sleeping as they pleased. Yet, they always managed to ace their exams. Some of them were Brain Domain Hackers.

However, few used this method to help others. Besides, Chen Gu himself didn’t know how much Chen Zili would ultimately benefit from knowledge forcibly crammed in like this.

He copied as much knowledge from various subjects into his grandson’s brain as possible, without causing any harm.

During this process, Chen Zili’s brain—this "meat machine"—was almost defenseless against his grandfather. So, if Grandpa accidentally stumbled upon some of his grandson’s little secrets, you can’t blame me, right?

Oh my, this kid has secretly watched quite a few "little movies." TSK TSK, and they’re all immersive experience films too! The teenagers of this era are truly fortunate.

Who’s this girl? She looks a bit familiar... from Class One, maybe? Her looks are just average. This kid has no guts, crushing on her but not daring to confess. And just like a little boy, he keeps bothering her all day? Foolish...

Huh? This kid even has an Oedipus complex? Hmm... I’d better not tell my grown-up son about this.

What are these fragments? Oh, memories of wet dreams...

What’s with these memories? Why is this grandson of mine so afraid of me? I’m such an approachable and kind grandfather! Sheesh!

...

Chen Gu had not yet realized that he was being influenced by Isabella Wu’s odd habits, enjoying peeking into the psychological secrets of others.

...

Chen Zili woke up groggily, feeling dizzy and a soreness in his neck, as if a huge iron sphere had been forcibly stuffed into his brain.

He looked at Chen Gu in confusion. "What...what just happened to me?" Then he suddenly noticed the time. "Ah? Three hours have passed? I have to hurry back."

Without another word to Chen Gu, he quickly pulled open the door and bolted out.

From behind, Chen Gu said, "Study more when you get back. Maybe this time your dream will come true!"

Chen Zili didn’t look back, just waved his hand and ran off quickly.