Lisa got into Rain City United University, more commonly known as RCU. Before Rain City United University was established, it was seven different universities located with the Rain City University campus. Each university was small but well known for a certain specialized field. However, the overall individual strength of each university was not very outstanding when ranked against the country's other universities merged to become Rain City University. Their combined strength immediately propelled the ranking of Rain City University into the country's top five universities. The cut off point for entering this school naturally rose as well.
Lisa managed to enter Rain City United University with the bare minimum score. However, her score was too low for the major the applied for and she ended up in veterinary science.
It was only then that she found out one could actually major in veterinary science in university.
Principal Manoban was a little worried. "Doesn't veterinary science involve stimulating lactation in sows or something? Will it be that you'll end up in a pig farm stimulating lactation in sows in the future? Ahh, no way this is happening. Just visualizing this image alone makes my head hurts....Study well and strive for the academic route. Next time you can enter a university to teach others how to improve milk production in sows instead".
Lisa did not feel that the academic route was any better.
However, Lisa was happy-go-lucky by nature. She fretted for a short moment before reverting back to her usual carefree attitude of living, whittling away the remainder of her summer break before hauling her luggage and happily heading to school.
So what if she was majoring in veterinary science. With a degree from a prestigious university like RCU, it was still something that she could wave about pretentiously.
Principal Manoban was worried and went with her onto the high speed rail.
Along with them Lisa's secondary classmate, Park Jimin.
Park Jimin and Lisa were classmates for three years. He was basically Lisa's lackey and usually addressed her as "Boss". However, he did not dare to behave so recklessly in front of Principal Manoban. He was afraid that his boss would be lectured by his boss's father.
Therefore, he could only call her by her name. Unaccustomed to this, the two words "Lisa Manoban" seemed to twist his mouth uncomfortably every time he said it.
Principal Manoban felt that there was something wrong with Park Jimin. This lad had been fidgeting non-stop. Hoho, perhaps it was yet another of those fellows with intentions of chasing his precious daughter.
Lisa's old man then began to causally share the adventures of his youth, and how he once encountered a hooligan and with one punch had him crying for the police. Another time, he also visited his wife's family slaughter the chicken. The chicken's neck broke with just one twist from his fingers....
Principal Manoban was greatly satisfied.
Lisa was sitting by the window with one hand propped under her chin. The high speed rail was going to fast. Looking at the scenery speeding by, she felt a little dizzy. She stretched her neck and said, "How boring. Jimin, why not you change your major?"
Jimin was stunned for a moment. "Change, change what?"
"Transfer into veterinary science. It's going to be so boring by myself".
At her words, even Principal Manoban was sitting between them had the impulse to knock Lisa's head. "Lead managed to get into medical school and you want him to transfer into veterinary science? Don't be ridiculous".
"What's wrong with being a vet? Both doctors and vets look after those who are sick. No matter it's a human or a pig, both professions are still saving lives. What's more, look at how the news is always reporting that some doctor got beaten up while carrying out his or her duty. Have you ever heard of a vet being beaten up by a pig while treating it?"
Principal Manoban was astonished at how much sense Lisa's twisted logic made. He momentarily could not think of a good rebuttal and simply shook his fingers at her, "You, You....You You....scoundrel!"
Lisa felt a little vexed and forlorn. Sprawled across the small folding table in front of her, she pursed her lips and softly said, "I'm just afraid that I'll lose someone again...."
Principal Manoban was startled.
Jimin said: "Bos....ssss....Lisa".
Principal Manoban glanced at him with discontent. "Did you just said "Bossy Lisa?" Why are you calling my daughter this names?"
"Ah? No, no, no, no, No What I meant was....Lisa, I've seen the map. The agricultural science building is not that far from the medical science building. We can still go for meals and study together".
"Mm, alright" Still sprawled on the folding table, Lisa nodded.
From Lake City to Rain City was a three hour journey by high speed rail. Principal Manoban accompanied the two children to matriculate and settle into their dorms. They then had dinner together in the RCU canteen before Principal Manoban prepared to head back on the evening train.
Lisa wanted to send him off at the train station but Principal Manoban insistently refused.
When parting at the school gates, Principal Manoban once again reminded, "Remember to study well so that you can qualify for postgraduate studies. It'll be best if you can move on to obtain a doctorate. It's fine even if you need to go overseas. Don't worry, our family can afford it. Nowadays, the minimum requirement to teach at a university is PHD, Tsk...." He was still focused on her taking the academic route.
"Dad, I feel like you're nagging more more".
Principal Manoban turned and silently sighed in his heart.
That's because your father is old now.
Sigh.