Many exceptional students had chosen to enrol at Governance University solely for the opportunity to study under Hugo. If they could gain his favour and become his student, their future would be secured. Throughout the banquet, Finley remained in his seat, ignoring even the female students who approached him for conversation. However, the moment Hugo entered, Finley's eyes lit up. He had finally arrived! Hugo greeted the enthusiastic students with a warm smile as he made his way toward the stage. As the university's most renowned faculty member, it was only natural for him to give a speech at such an occasion. Moreover, this year's freshman banquet featured one of his own students! Taking the stage, Hugo exchanged greetings before getting straight to the point. "This year, among the new students, I personally recruited one. As such, I couldn’t miss the chance to attend this banquet." "However, I must apologize for my late arrival. Official duties kept me occupied, but I made sure to come." "Having a student as outstanding as Arthur is a privilege for me as well." As he spoke, Hugo's gaze landed on Arthur’s position in the crowd. With just a few simple sentences, he had made it clear how highly he valued Arthur. Many freshmen only learned at that moment that Arthur was the one Hugo had personally selected! Being acknowledged by Hugo at the freshman banquet was an honour beyond words. Arthur’s status in the eyes of the students rose significantly with just a few sentences. Meanwhile, in the audience, Finley's fists clenched tightly. Arthur! Why him?Why did he deserve Hugo’s public recognition! I had everything, exceptional academics, an esteemed family background, and even a charitable reputation for funding scholarships for underprivileged students! Such immense goodwill, was Hugo blind not to see it! A deep hatred flickered in Finley's eyes! He had spent years striving to become Hugo’s student, showcasing his best attributes at every turn. Yet no matter how much he tried, Hugo had never expressed the slightest intention of taking him under his wing! Among the younger generation of the Tremo family, there were many talented individuals. If he could study under Hugo, he would stand out among his competitors! Significantly strengthening his position in the family.But despite all his efforts, Hugo had never once considered taking him in! Taking a deep breath to suppress his frustration, Finley steadied himself. Tonight, he would let Hugo see for himself what kind of person he had chosen as a student! On stage, after delivering an inspiring speech, Hugo turned to Arthur and called him up. Hearing his name, Taylor, standing beside Arthur, couldn't help but feel envious. "I've been Mr. Hugo's student for so long, and he’s never given me this kind of attention," Taylor grumbled. Arthur could only shrug helplessly. He had no idea why Hugo was making such a spectacle of this today. After adjusting his suit, Arthur stepped onto the stage. Once Arthur reached his side, Hugo positioned him next to him before addressing the crowd again. Afterwards, Hugo said directly to everyone "I'm very pleased with this student of mine, however, he is still young and may sometimes be impulsive. I ask that all of you, on my behalf, be patient with him." The moment these words left his lips, the entire banquet hall erupted in shock! "My God! Just how much influence does Arthur have? Mr. Hugo is publicly vouching for him at the freshman banquet?" "Mr. Hugo is even invoking his own reputation?! Isn't he known for staying out of his students' social affairs?" "Exactly! Even geniuses like Sage and Mia never received this level of favour! What’s so special about Arthur?" "Did Arthur cast some kind of spell on Mr. Hugo? Why else would he go this far to protect him?" "This guy must have saved the universe in a past life to have such insane luck!" "I can’t even imagine it! If I were Arthur, I’d be over the moon right now!" "For Mr. Hugo to go this far, Arthur must have qualities that set him apart from the rest." "But is it just because he was the SAT top scorer? Or the CEO of Cloudia Corporation?" "Those are impressive accomplishments, but Mr. Hugo isn’t the type to be swayed by that alone." The crowd was abuzz with speculation. Before this night, no one could have imagined that someone as reserved and authoritative as Professor Hugo would go out of his way to publicly endorse a student.