Chapter 535: Every Thoroughbred Needs a Talent Scout

Lin Jiadong came to Yan City with the school team.

Though it’s called a team, it’s just a math teacher with two students.

Lin Chuxia had nothing to do, and she knew roughly when the bus from An City to Yan City would arrive, so she drove to the station to pick them up.

This time they were in Yan City for a seven-day training, and then they would head directly to the capital with other team members.

The round trip would take about ten days, and aside from books, everyone had to carry a change of clothes and basic living supplies.

The guesthouses didn’t provide disposable toiletries at that time.

Lin Jiadong stayed at his sister’s house, so apart from books and clothes, he didn’t need to bring anything else, just a backpack and a small bag.

As soon as he got off the bus, he saw the Jeep not far away and waved enthusiastically, "Second Sister."

Lin Chuxia approached as well.

She nodded to Lin Jiadong and then looked at the middle-aged man among the three people.

The man seemed to be in his early forties, wearing a Zhongshan suit with parted hair and thick glasses.

He should be Lin Jiadong’s math teacher.

This time, both students were from Lin Jiadong’s class, so naturally the supervising teacher was their math teacher.

Seeing the man evaluating her, Lin Chuxia spoke first, "Hello, Teacher Tian, I’m Lin Jiadong’s sister."

Lin Jiadong had already reported to Teacher Tian that he would be staying at his sister’s house during these days.

Tian had no objection, just asked him to attend the training at First High School on time.

Lin Chuxia took the opportunity to thank Teacher Tian, recognizing that although Lin Jiadong was indeed smart, he would be nothing without a good teacher.

Every good horse needs a boswell to recognize it.

To teach two students who rank in the top five provincially shows his teaching standard.

Tian had heard about Lin Jiadong having a sister who drove a car when he attended the city for a provincial competition previously.

He overheard this from a student who kept talking.

Seeing her now, he was surprised that Lin Jiadong’s sister was so young and recalled his student’s remark: "Your sister is so pretty, she must have married a high-ranking official to drive a car."

Teacher Tian wasn’t interested in such gossip, but upon first meeting Lin Chuxia, he liked her attitude.

His ten years of shadows made him instinctively avoid such people, only to realize she held him in high regard and respect.

When Lin Chuxia offered to drive them to the guesthouse, Teacher Tian was genuinely surprised.

"No need, it’s not far. We can walk, and it gives the kids a chance to see the provincial city’s development."

Since Teacher Tian said so, Lin Chuxia didn’t insist but let Lin Jiadong say goodbye to the teacher and classmates.

After the Jeep left, Li Youmin sighed.

"Lin Jiadong’s second sister is quite imposing. It’s the first time I’ve seen a woman driving a car. Teacher Tian, why did you refuse her? I thought Lin Jiadong’s second sister was easy to talk to, and since she’s from our hometown, it wouldn’t hurt to let her drive us."

Teacher Tian retracted his gaze, picked up his luggage, and said directly, "Let’s go. It’s just a few steps; there’s no need for a car."

Li Youmin had no choice but to follow, "I think Lin Jiadong should have stayed with us at the guesthouse, studying and living together. It would show the unity of Ancheng First High School. Instead, he went to stay with his sister, making other school students think we’re divided internally."

"Don’t think too much about it; we’re here to study, not to worry about others’ opinions. Besides, Lin Jiadong staying with a relative saves the school travel expenses, and one room is enough for the two of us."

The school wasn’t well-off financially, and the expenses for this trip were planned.

Teacher Tian thought it was just right, as the expenses in the capital would be larger later.

Li Youmin’s eyes lit up and he moved closer to Teacher Tian, "Teacher Tian, I still have two questions I’m unsure about. Could you explain them to me?"

"I’ll explain them to you in the evening."

......

Lin Chuxia had just reached the door with Lin Jiadong when they heard Hu Xingwei’s voice behind them.

"Aunt Lin just came back?"

Lin Chuxia smiled and nodded, "Yes, did you just finish school too?"

"Yes," Hu Xingwei saw Lin Jiadong getting out of the Jeep and became interested, "Aunt Lin, is your brother visiting you again?" Surely it wasn’t what he thought?

Lin Chuxia glanced at Hu Xingwei and then at Hu Yaping behind him, seeing her also staring at Lin Jiadong, she said directly, "My brother did well in the last math competition and is here for provincial training."

"So he’s going to the capital finals too?" Hu Xingwei happily pulled Hu Yaping, "Sister, your rival is here."

Hu Yaping coldly glanced at Hu Xingwei, "What rival? Don’t talk nonsense if you don’t understand. We’re from the same province; the teacher said when we compete nationally, we’re allies."

"What allies? In the end, doesn’t it rank first and second? There’s only one first place, even if from the same province, they’re rivals," Hu Xingwei insisted.

Hu Yaping couldn’t be bothered to explain further and greeted Lin Chuxia before going home.

Hu Xingwei quickly followed her.

Lin Jiadong pointed to the two who had already entered their home, "I remember that girl student. We were in the same exam venue last time. Did she enter the finals too?"

"Yes, ranked third, just one place behind you," Lin Chuxia said.

Lin Jiadong took another look over there, but they had already gone inside.

"She’s really strong then. Our teacher said that by high school, boys’ physiological advantages would give them stronger logical thinking in math and physics. I noticed that more boys participated in the provincial competition."

"Is it possible that fewer girls reach high school in the first place?"

Lin Chuxia didn’t agree with this notion. Intelligence isn’t determined by gender. There are plenty of highly intelligent women, just limited in certain fields due to various reasons.

Lin Jiadong originally wanted to argue, but when he thought of his second sister, who had to drop out despite her excellent grades because of the eldest sister, he stayed silent.

"Second sister, do you hate older sister? If it weren’t for her, you might have gone to university."

Lin Jiadong had long noticed that the relationship between the eldest sister and second sister wasn’t good.

The eldest sister’s mischief was one thing, but the second sister also didn’t seem to regard her as she did in childhood.

Lin Chuxia opened the door and took Lin Jiadong to the guest room.

"Even if the eldest sister hadn’t forced me to drop out in junior high, I wouldn’t have gotten into university," Lin Chuxia said lightly, patting Lin Jiadong on the shoulder, "Alright, it’s all in the past, don’t overthink it. Train well these days and aim for a good rank in the national competition. Second sister believes in you."