Arcadia by Richard F. Weyand

Author:Richard F. Weyand [Weyand, Richard F.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B094MQZ2BY
Goodreads: 58170356
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
Published: 2021-05-26T18:00:00+00:00

JuPing put in a call request to the president of the University of Arcadia. She would call in a favor if need be. The Chen family were big supporters of the university. Then again, it may simply be a matter of pointing out Chen JieMin’s age.

The call request came in as ‘Chen JuPing,’ but Anders Connor knew Chen JuPing was also Chen Zumu, the wife of Chen Zufu. He had seen her last at the dedication of the new building, the Chen Hall of Science. He dropped what he was doing and signaled acceptance.

“Chen Zumu,” Connor said, bowing.

“Good afternoon, President Connor. I want to bring something to your attention.”

“Of course, Chen Zumu.”

“I have a family member who I understand has just completed his undergraduate studies. His name is Chen JieMin.”

Connor brought up JieMin’s academic record in the lower half of his heads-up display, JuPing being in the upper half.

“Completed the degree in mathematics in just over two years, with high honors. That is most impressive, Chen Zumu.”

“Yes. Now please pull up his personal information, President Connor. I believe that is on a different screen.”

Indeed it was. Someone who needed one did not necessarily need the other, and the university was jealous of its students’ privacy. Connor pulled up the personal information screen.

“I have it, Chen Zumu.”

“Observe his age, President Connor.”

“Fourteen years old? Is that a data error, Chen Zumu?”

“No, President Connor. I remember this boy as a baby. That is his accurate age. I think some special arrangement should be made to challenge him, to reap the best benefits for the colony.”

“I agree, Chen Zumu. If he had been in residence, such arrangements would already be in place. As a remote learner, though, no one put two and two together.”

“That was my suspicion, President Connor. But I have called him here from Chagu. He will be resident here, in Arcadia City. Surely there is some arrangement that could be made for his further studies.”

“I will take care of it personally, Chen Zumu. When he arrives in Arcadia City, have him call on me directly.”

“Thank you, President Connor. I will do just that.”

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