Chapter 82

The people before Egbert were from the top colleges in the nation. They were practically spitting everywhere as they tried their best to secure Josh. Those colleges with lower rankings wanted to compete as well. Yet, they didn't have the prestige or connections to match. Most importantly, Egbert didn't express his stance on this issue. With a calm expression, he said, "The student has the freedom to choose where he wants to further his studies. It's not up to you to say who gets him. "We're educators, not some street thugs. If you really want him, why not talk to him face-to-face when the results are officially announced? "But as you've all seen here, think properly about what you're offering when the time comes. Don't end up losing something bigger than what you've offered." His words made powerful figures, such as college presidents and admissions office directors, exchange nervous glances. They knew well how rare it was to have a nation's top student with perfect scores. It