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Chapter 409: Chapter 409: To Aethelgard University Together

SLAP!

Nan slapped him and scowled at Jim Thorne. "If you can’t get into college, I’m not calling you my big brother anymore."

’Making money is easy right now, but we can’t get our priorities mixed up. Jim is only twelve. This is the age for school, so that’s what he should be doing. There’s no rush to make money. By the time he graduates from college, it’ll be the early nineties, and there will be even more opportunities then. As long as someone has the ability, it’ll be no problem to earn enough money to last ten lifetimes within three to five years.’

’She once heard a boss say that people who know how to make money can achieve financial freedom in two or three years, and then they can spend the rest of their time enjoying life. That particular boss was a perfect example. He was only in his forties but was already semi-retired. He worked just one or two months a year and spent the rest of his time traveling, having seen almost the entire world.’

’Now *that* was a real life.’

’So, there’s really no rush to make money. The most important thing for Jim right now is to build his knowledge base. Education is always essential, no matter the era. Giving up on your studies for a bit of immediate profit is just plain short-sighted.’

Jim Thorne rubbed his arm, looking aggrieved but still defiant. He pointed at Adrian Hawthorne and yelled, "He’s not even in school! How come you’re not lecturing him?"

"Mr. Hawthorne is studying with Grandpa Tate! He knows more than you do!" Nan yelled back.

"Then I’ll study with the old man, too, and stop going to that lousy school," Jim said, thinking he’d found a solution. Anything was better than being stuck at school every day.

Nan was speechless and a little unsure. Studying with Grandpa Tate was fine in principle. ’But could my brother actually focus and learn anything?’

’Jim didn’t have a brain as sharp as Adrian’s, nor did he have Adrian’s self-discipline. At school, surrounded by classmates and teachers, he could at least pick up a few things.’

"Anyway, you have to get into college. If you don’t, I’m ignoring you from now on."

Nan’s face was stern and serious. She wasn’t kidding.

Jim hesitated. He really didn’t have much confidence in himself. He’d even bragged to Shane Thorne a while back that he’d score a sixty on his test, but now he wasn’t even sure he could manage that.

"It’s just getting into college. Just agree to it. Anyone who isn’t a complete blockhead can get in," Adrian Hawthorne said, deliberately provoking him.

As expected—

"Who are you calling a blockhead? What’s the big deal about college? I can definitely get in! I bet you’re the one who can’t!"

Jim jumped to his feet the moment he was provoked—it was a trick that worked every time. He jutted out his chin, ready to argue with Adrian. Fine, he’d just have to study his butt off and burn the midnight oil. He’d grit his teeth and pass, just so he wouldn’t become a laughingstock for this kid.

"Mr. Hawthorne will definitely get in. He’s incredibly smart," Nan said, having complete and utter faith in Adrian.

’Although in the book, Adrian didn’t go to college, he actually did take the entrance exam and passed. For some reason, he just never went. He had gotten into Aethelgard University—the acceptance letter even arrived—but he never enrolled.’

Jim felt a pang of bitterness. His own sister had so much confidence in that Hawthorne kid, but he didn’t see what was so special about him. Hmph, now he was even more determined to get into college. freewebnoveℓ.com

"It’s not like you can get in just by talking about it. We’ll see what happens after the exam," Jim grumbled irritably.

Adrian Hawthorne smiled and said deliberately, "How about this? Let’s make a bet. We’ll both try to get into Aethelgard University. Whoever doesn’t make it has to do whatever the other says for the rest of their life. Do you dare?"

Jim’s temper flared again. He jutted out his neck and accepted, "Why the hell wouldn’t I dare? It’s just Aethelgard University. What’s so great about it? I’ll get in just to show you!"