Director Spencer nodded. “Who else could it be if not her?”

“Oh, right, speaking of which, she should be taking her high school entrance exams this year. How did she do?” Professor Harris asked.

Since both of them were in Hangzhou, although they were busy with work and didn’t meet often, they still kept in touch, so Professor Harris had some understanding of Lucy Spencer’s situation.

“Sigh, that little girl—her grades were always good in the first and second year of middle school, but starting from the third year, they’ve been going downhill. She didn’t do well on the exams.” Director Spencer sighed.

“Oh, do you need me to help arrange a school for her?” Professor Harris knew quite a few people in the education circle. As long as Lucy Spencer’s grades weren’t too bad, getting her into a key high school wouldn’t be a problem.

Professor Harris’s words made Director Spencer feel a bit touched. These days, after years in officialdom, it’s always about scheming against each other—who would truly do something for you? Only the friendship between classmates never changes with the passage of time; it remains deep and genuine.

“Old classmate, thank you for your kindness, but there’s no need to trouble you. I’ve already arranged for her to attend Xuejun High School.” Director Spencer said gratefully.

Xuejun High School—one of the top key high schools in Hangzhou.

“I see. Is there anything else I can help with?” Professor Harris asked.

“Sigh, old He, you know both Helen and I are very busy. Not to mention during the day, sometimes we can’t even spare time at night or on weekends. Now it’s summer vacation, and this girl is playing like crazy, but we just can’t be at home to keep an eye on her. Her foundation isn’t strong, and she’s going to a key high school—I’m afraid she won’t be able to keep up and will lose her confidence. I managed to get her into a good high school, but when it comes to university, I don’t have that kind of ability. So I want to find her a tutor. There are too many tutors these days, and the quality varies. We’ve hired a few before, but none were suitable. I thought I’d trouble you—since you’re a teacher and have many students—maybe you can help me find someone to keep an eye on her and help her catch up in advance.” Director Spencer said a bit embarrassed.

Such a trivial matter, asking a renowned professor for help—honestly, it’s like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. But for his precious daughter, Director Spencer could only thicken his skin. Luckily, they were old classmates, so there was nothing to be embarrassed about.

“One’s an official, the other’s a doctor—no wonder you don’t have time to look after your child. No problem, no problem! I actually have a very good student. His family is poor, so he’s been working as a tutor since his undergraduate years to support himself. This year, he was recommended for graduate school by the college, and it’s a direct PhD track. I specifically requested him. He’s a boy, but I can guarantee his character and knowledge are outstanding, and he’s steady and reliable.” Professor Harris said.

Director Spencer was quite surprised to hear this. As an old classmate, he knew Professor Harris was meticulous and rigorous in everything he did. For someone to be so highly regarded and praised by him was truly rare.

“A boy is fine. My girl is quite wild these days—only a boy can keep her in check! Besides, anyone you praise so highly must be truly talented.” Director Spencer said.

Professor Harris nodded in agreement, then asked, “Do you want me to call him over now so you can meet? That way you two can chat and see if it’s a good fit.”

Of course, Director Spencer trusted Professor Harris’s judgment, but Professor Harris’s praise for the student made Director Spencer quite curious, so he agreed to the suggestion.

Chapter Two: Training

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Peter Thompson was feeling frustrated that he couldn’t settle down to read when his phone vibrated in his pocket. Seeing it was his advisor calling, even though it was summer break and there weren’t many people in the library, he still ran to the stairwell before answering.

“This is Richard Harris. If you’re available, come to my office for a bit.” Professor Harris’s voice came through the phone.

“Okay, I’ll come right now.” Peter Thompson was surprised that Professor Harris was calling him, but he immediately agreed.

Professor Harris’s office was in the laboratory building, less than a hundred meters from the library, so Peter Thompson arrived quickly.

Peter Thompson was surprised to find there were other people in Professor Harris’s office.

As an official, one naturally has a knack for judging people. Peter Thompson had a broad forehead, bright and clear eyes, broad shoulders, a straight back—he looked clean, energetic, steady, and down-to-earth.

Philip Spencer immediately took a liking to this young man as soon as he saw him.

“Come, come, Peter, let me introduce you. This is my old classmate, Director Spencer from the Xihu District Landscaping Bureau.”

“Old Sun, this is Peter Thompson, the one I told you about!”

Hearing that the other party was an official, Peter Thompson felt a bit reserved, but he still confidently reached out and shook Philip Spencer’s hand firmly.

“I have a daughter who will be starting high school next semester. I want to hire a tutor for her. Peter, would you be able to help me with this?” Director Spencer got straight to the point.

Only then did Peter Thompson realize why Professor Harris had called him over.

Peter Thompson had already planned to look for a tutoring job during the summer break, and since Director Spencer was Professor Harris’s classmate, he certainly wouldn’t refuse. However, the fact that the student was a girl made Peter Thompson feel a little uneasy.