Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

“Professor Kane, you’ve achieved so much at such a young age!” “Professor Kane, you must have done exceptionally well at school, right?”

Arthur was on a roll as he continued boasting, “Of course! Do you think it is easy to get into the scientific institute? Only the best of the best with IQ of 140 and above will have a chance to be interviewed.”

Keegan coughed as his face turned red.

Stella reached out to stroke his back. She tried to hold back her laughter as she whispered, “I didn’t know you were this smart.”

Keegan said, “Me neither.”

The neighbors believed everything Arthur said and rallied for Keegan to showcase his calligraphy skills.

Suddenly, Arthur felt somewhat guilty.

He was simply boasting about Keegan’s achievement for Stella’s sake, but he had no idea how capable Keegan really was.

to turn them down as he said gently, “Let’s do it tomorrow. If you guys are interested, I can write a few lines. It’s

After chatting for a

a pot of chicken stew she made during the day and told

people in Jorgeville had been neighbors for decades. They were

Beatrix, and gave some money to

but Keegan said, “He caught the dog and got US out of the embarrassing situation earlier. He deserves it. ■ Beatrix stopped refusing upon hearing what he said and invited them

Keegan whispered to Stella, “They

Stella teased him, “Isn’t it because they like

chuckled, “This is my first time boasting

low voice, “Don’t blame Great-grandpa for it. When Mr. Moore came last time, he really knew how to do everything and was excellent at talking.

little unconvinced. “But even if he didn’t boast about me, I’m still better than Marshall in a

Keegan. She could not help but kiss his cheek. “Otherwise, how could I be interested