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 already so late, and the lighting isn’t very good

urging him to write upon hearing that. After chatting for a while more, the neighbors

pot of chicken stew she made during the day and told them to reheat and

decades. They were very used to taking care of

took the pot, thanked Beatrix, and gave

out of the embarrassing situation earlier. He

Beatrix left, Keegan whispered to Stella,

teased him, “Isn’t it because they like

first time boasting about my achievements like

do everything and was excellent at talking. Great-grandpa would never let

Keegan was a little unconvinced. “But even

at Keegan. She could not help but