The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 603 Intentions
Of the five people present, none of them, except for Jiang Hui, came from ordinary backgrounds.

They're not so ordinary that even if they were completely clueless and had no talent, they could still get into good schools; that's a reality.

Moreover, none of them, including the relatively lazy Hillman, were mediocre; they were absolutely capable of gaining admission to a directly affiliated advanced military academy. The upcoming national college entrance examination would undoubtedly be a stage for them to showcase their abilities to the interstellar community.

But before that, they also need to decide on their preferred military academy.

Yes, barring any unforeseen circumstances, these individuals will definitely attend military academy; this is a consensus they had reached earlier.

Jiang Hui only knew the general idea of ​​which school it was, and they had never communicated with each other about their final ideas and plans.

No one expected that Clarence would be the first to answer: "Probably the Imperial United Military Academy," he replied without hesitation, as if he had already made the decision.

Jiang Hui looked in the direction of his voice with some surprise, as did the others, who were also somewhat surprised.

How could Clarence make a decision so quickly? I thought the other person would be more conflicted.

Huan Xian raised an eyebrow: "Your family knows?" He seemed to know something about the Clarence family's situation.

After going through some things, the group developed a deep friendship and became good friends. However, apart from Jiang Hui, who was the central figure in the group, the relationships between the remaining four were also different.

Hillman is incredibly sociable and gets along with almost everyone. People are very tolerant of him and quite willing to indulge him, after all, he's the youngest. Moreover, he's genuinely good at making friends; he's both proactive and sincere. Even aloof figures like Huan Xian or Clarence, a bit of a traditionalist, give him face.

Zhou Xiuwen was also skilled at socializing, and with age, he had become more gentle and refined. He was good at speaking and doing things, and his demeanor was poised and easygoing, making people feel like they were basking in a spring breeze. He also had a friendly relationship with the others, to the point where they could even joke around.

However, Huan Xian and Clarence's relationship is sometimes quite delicate. They don't communicate much, and when they sit together, there has to be an empty seat between them.

They might genuinely clash, and their ideas and actions often contradict each other. Furthermore, both are rather taciturn and prone to overthinking, so they can easily clash.

In fact, Jiang Hui felt that they understood each other quite well, because sometimes when they were alone with each other, they could accurately criticize each other...

So Jiang Hui really couldn't figure out whether the two were enemies or had a tacit understanding.

If she couldn't figure it out, she simply stopped thinking about it. After all, the compatibility between people depends on their personalities... Even if these two don't get along, it doesn't stop them from being friends.

It turns out their friendship was really quite superficial. Anyway, Jiang Hui didn't know what was wrong with Huan Xian's words, but Clarence seemed to have been hit where it hurt, his face darkening slightly: "I can make my own choice."

What's wrong? Why are you suddenly so angry?! Hillman gave Zhou Xiuwen and Jiang Hui a sharp look, while Zhou Xiuwen looked at her—Jiang Hui: …

What's going on now? Weren't we discussing which military academy to attend? What kind of secret code are these two exchanging? It feels like they've already fought a battle after just a few words and glances.

“What a coincidence! I’m also planning to apply to the Imperial United Military Academy or the Capital Military Academy.” Zhou Xiuwen was the second to express his opinion.

The latter was expected. Capital University is arguably the best military academy among the directly affiliated higher education institutions, equivalent to Tsinghua University and Nanjing University in Jiang Hui's previous life. In fact, it's even more prestigious. This military academy, directly named after the capital, has a long history and a high status, and is the oldest among the directly affiliated higher education institutions.

It is said that its current principals are jointly appointed by high-ranking officials from both the military and the governing body, a dual-position system that allows it to gain influence with both the military and the government. It is also a key university in the central star region, receiving substantial annual support from the star system.

Many powerful and influential families would send their heirs to military academies in the capital to expand their social networks, thereby forming a relatively healthy and extensive social circle.

It can be said that it has top-notch social resources and personal connections, which is why outstanding students from all levels in the interstellar community flock there.

Zhou Xiuwen is Marshal Zhou's son, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will one day command a legion and be destined for a high position. Therefore, his choice to enter the Capital Military Academy is perfectly logical. One could even say that the Capital Military Academy must have a place for him—if Zhou Xiuwen chooses it.

But the Imperial United Military Academy... that choice is rather strange.

Taking the Imperial United Military Academy as an example, the fact that Zhou Xiuwen chose it speaks volumes about its resources and conditions; it is indeed one of the top institutions. However, compared to the Capital Military Academy and even the First Military Academy, its overall strength barely places it in third place.

In terms of admissions, students who feel they cannot enter the Capital Military Academy or do not meet the admission requirements of the First Military Academy will choose to apply to the Imperial United Military Academy, so its student pool is indeed slightly inferior.

However, the ultimate goal of these top universities is to educate and nurture students. Although the difference in enrollment areas leads to slightly lower student quality and a lack of social resources, they are still more than capable of competing with the best. They remain among the most sought-after universities, extremely popular, and a major source of outstanding graduates every year.

Why didn't Zhou Xiuwen choose the Capital Military Academy, or even the First Military Academy? Actually, the latter, based on his affiliation, would have been more suitable for Zhou Xiuwen. Clarence was somewhat puzzled; he had assumed that the Capital Military Academy would have been Zhou Xiuwen's first choice.

"It's better to have some peace and quiet," Zhou Xiuwen said softly. Actually, he was more concerned about their respective positions...

In fact, the First Military Academy was backed by the First Army Corps, and the shadowy figure of the Twenty-Third Army Corps loomed behind it; it was practically the Zhou family's stronghold. Entering this school would give Zhou Xiuwen direct access to all his connections and seamless integration with Zhou Yuanjing's forces. He had once thought so too.

However, Zhou Yuanjing had spoken with him before the New Year. The other party gave him an unexpected suggestion, suggesting that he consider the Imperial United Military Academy, which might be more suitable for his development than the First Military Academy or even the Capital Military Academy.

Over the past two years, after extensive research, he has developed a general idea, and now these two options are just waiting to be finalized. In fact, he already has a definite choice in mind.

(End of this chapter)