She Became Rich After Divorce

Chapter 282: Requesting Cheyenne To Return To Class

Chapter 282: Requesting Cheyenne to Return to Class

With the recent events settled, Cheyenne checked the time and saw it was almost 11 AM. Kate suggested treating everyone to a meal at the campus cafeteria. Mr. Owen, being an amiable senior, didn't object, and Eddie found it to be a nice experience. After graduating from the university, he had rarely eaten cafeteria food, and he was somewhat nostalgic about it.

Cheyenne, who had an absence of leave, had heard that this school's cafeteria was exceptional, but she never had the chance to have food there. Today, she eagerly accepted the opportunity.

As for Omari and Iker, those two capable young men had their own means and wouldn't starve.

Unusually, the cafeteria, which was often shunned by these rich second-generation students, was bustling today. The cafeteria manager was perplexed and wondered what was happening.

Then, he saw Principal Shepard standing at the entrance. Startled, he hastily straightened his suit and approached to greet him.

"Principal Shepard, you are indeed an approachable leader. Is there any specific instruction for today?" Teachers in Akloit College had excellent benefits, with free meals in a separate, luxurious cafeteria building. Even the chefs were top-tier.

Teaching these self-proclaimed elite-rich kids was expected to be a highly stressful job, but thanks to the excellent benefits and the generous package that included food and lodging at Akloit College, staff turnover was rare.

These school leaders rarely dined in the student cafeteria unless there was an inspection from higher authorities. The last inspection was less than half a month ago, so why was Principal Shepard here again?

This time, he had brought an elderly gentleman and two young men, none of whom looked like ordinary people.

Principal Shepard chuckled discreetly and whispered to the manager, "This is the second-largest member of the school board. Make sure the food is top-notch today. Tell the staff to keep their hands steady."

Upon learning that the elderly gentleman was one of the school board members, he started to sweat. It was no wonder Principal Shepard was being unusually gracious. This was one of the rich and influential sponsors who had a major say in the survival of the school.

"Principal Shepard, rest assured, I... I'll make sure everything is well-arranged."

Upstairs in the cafeteria had a Japanese-themed decor, elegant and serene, and the prices were considerably higher.

Soon, the tables were filled with a variety of exquisite dishes. There were king crabs, Australian lobsters, garlic-grilled oysters, and tomato fish. Cheyenne looked at the spread, and her appetite was whetted.

She jokingly remarked, "If I had known the cafeteria was this good, I wouldn't have dropped out."

"You can still come back to college now," Kate chimed in. She wouldn't mind reliving those days of going to school with Cheyenne. With Cheyenne around, even as the perennial second-best, she was quite content.

Cheyenne shook her head, her golden spoon clinking against her plate. She let out a cold huff. "No need. There's nothing in college that I want to learn. I don't think they have anything to offer me."

This blunt statement caught Principal Shepard off guard. Akloit College was a top-tier university that many people couldn't even afford to dream about. Yet, it seemed "incompetent" to her?

What was even more shocking was Professor Owen's following response. He smiled approvingly, his eyes bright and somewhat eerie, as if he was a cunning wolf tempting a little girl.

"That's right. Going to college would be a waste of your talents. Dear junior, if you're willing, you can work at the hospital. We've just received a confidential research project that requires top talents like you."

He wasn't just speaking in the heat of the moment. The project had just been assigned from higher authorities and was related to the safety of millions of people in the country. The task had landed on them, the Owen family, and even his brother was feeling immense pressure and had called Eddie to return to Onistead as soon as possible. He wanted to bring Cheyenne and Eddie with him.

Eddie, the considerate and grateful child, had readily agreed. However, Cheyenne, his junior, was a disengaged youth with little ambition, often seen as lazy and averse to trouble. She resembled their master the most, and it was a real mystery what their master had taught her. A thirteen-year-old girl, starting with zero knowledge, had gone from an ignorant apprentice to winning a medical award in just half a year. It seemed impossible. Original content from NôvelDrama.Org.

But Cheyenne had managed it.

She had extracted poison from the five-color plum. The leaves of this plant were capable of causing liver failure and death. However, Cheyenne had unexpectedly added cinquefoil to neutralize the toxicity and made the combination of them useful for treating diabetes.

In modern medicine, diabetes is typically managed with insulin. However, Cheyenne had demonstrated that herbs should not be overlooked.

When the media clamored to interview the fourteen-year-old prodigy, she chose to decline.

Old Mr. Edwards, in order to protect her, had also proposed the idea of "hiding" Cheyenne to the higher authorities. The President was initially interested in the new star in the field of medicine, but he received requests from the Owen family and old Mr. Edwards.

He dismissed the idea.

What was the secret mission? While everyone was curious, no one dared to ask. Given Mr. Owen's status, this secret mission was clearly significant. The young girl with a bright future lay ahead!

Principal Shepard was moved. If he could witness another bright star rising at Akloit College before his retirement, it would be even more uplifting for him than receiving a generous retirement package.

"How about this, Cheyenne? If you don't want to continue your education, you can come back and restore your student status. You can casually write answers in exams and participate minimally in classes without affecting your private time. What do you think?"

Just as Danielle and Nora reached the doorway, they both froze in their tracks. That voice... Wasn't that the Principal?