Chapter 1424 - 922: College Entrance Exam
"That sounds tiring, make sure you get some rest."
"I’m at training today."
On the other side, Qingbao, lying in a hotel, replied, "Because of the invigilating swap, I went to the neighboring county district."
The air conditioner was blowing, and she was wearing ultra shorts. Her even legs were on the table, as white as soaked rice noodles.
Tap, tap, tap, typing a reply on the phone.
"Exhausted."
"I have to get up early tomorrow, do you know how early I have to get up? Invigilating can’t be done sitting down, you can only stand the entire time."
Jiang Nian: "(Sweating) Is it that tough?"
"Yep." Qingbao complained a lot before coming back to her senses, "Enough talk, I’m going to sleep now."
"Okay." Jiang Nian also exited the chat, and casually took a photo, "[Image] Dormitory gathering."
Finding topics begins with sharing.
Qingbao: "So envious, I recently have ulcers in my mouth. Can’t eat spicy, it’s painful! (Crying)"
Hmm?
Weren’t you going to sleep?
Instinctively, Jiang Nian continued, "Are the ulcers large? Check out if they’re oddly shaped."
Qingbao: "(Sweating)."
"Not talking to you, I’m just going to bed. Speaking of which, time flies, just a blink and the first graders are taking the college entrance exams."
"Indeed."
Jiang Nian replied with a sentence, then paused, "Spray some very bitter powder, I’ve heard it’s effective."
"Useless!! (Embarrassed)"
"I’ve tried, I’ve eaten so much powder." Qingbao is more active online than offline.
"Is it really bitter?"
"Super bitter! (Sad)"
Jiang Nian laughed, he chatted a few more words with Qingbao. Until Qingbao said, "I’m really going to sleep now."
"Alright, you rest."
Suddenly, he felt the barbecue table had quieted down. Looking up, three pairs of eyes were staring at him.
"Dude, what’s up with the creepy smile?" Da Chao made a confused expression with his eyes.
"Nah, just replying to a message." Jiang Nian said calmly, biting a cold skewer from the plate.
Damn, so tough.
"A message from your ’special someone’?" Brother Bao Song adjusted his glasses, "Dude, you’re the only one who smiles silently."
"So creepy, did you find someone again?"
"Really no, it was my high school teacher." Jiang Nian said, "Given the college exams are soon, just a chat."
The three looked at each other, shaking their heads.
"Beast."
....
Two days later, afternoon.
Outside Zhenan Middle School branch campus, Lin Yuxi looked exhausted. Standing in the drizzling rain, she muttered.
"Two years."
"Senior, do you know how I spent these two years?"
Around her, still the classic post-exam chaos. The sky rinsed by rain, uneven little puddles.
The crowd, either excited or somber.
In any case, it’s over!!!
"Xixi, what’s up?" Her best friend swallowed, "Teacher,... where’s the teacher?"
"Xixi has gone mad."
"Don’t say that!!" Lin Yuxi turned her head, utterly speechless, "I’m rising high in the clouds with success."
"You surely have it steady, I envy you." Her friend sighed, "Sadly, we will be worlds apart."
Lin Yuxi: "???"
"Quick, spit it out, what’s with the ominous talk?" She said, "If worst comes to worst, just apply to Beijing."
"Let’s go to college together, continue being besties!"
"Forget it, I can’t stand not having a private bathroom." Her friend instantly became normal, turning to leave.
Lin Yuxi: "Women....."
The college entrance exam is over.
Heavy rain has also poured out, in the sky only a faint golden light remains, outlining clouds.
Zhenan Middle School, the senior year building is bustling, someone running in the hallway full of books and papers.
Someone chatting with friends at the railing, talking about the pain inside, laughing in a light tone.
Lin Yuxi returned from the branch campus, just retrieved her phone.
Originally wanted to call Jiang Nian, but found the battery dead. Helpless, she could only return to the classroom.
Ready to find a classmate, and borrow a charger temporarily.
"Lin..."
She was noticed from the moment she went upstairs. A boy nervously stepped forward, gathering courage.
"Can we interact more in the future?"
Hearing this, Lin Yuxi slowly looked up. She was first dumbfounded, then a hint of confusion appeared in her eyes.
"Did you also estimate a score of 690?"
Boy: "...."
Interrupted.
The a shake of heart was shattered by the iron fist of grade discussion. From a budding heart, reduced to below human.
Lin Yuxi: "???"
She turned her head, truly not understanding why the other mentioned more contact, then suddenly had no continuation.
Finally charged, the call was made.
"Finished the exam?"
Familiar voice sounded, not sure what’s being done. There’s keyboard noise around, probably in the company.
"Dragon fighting dragon!"
"Damn!!"
The roommate’s voice transmitted through the phone receiver. Lin Yuxi thought for a moment, her senior’s roommate seems quite balanced in work and rest.
"Hmm, finished."
"Estimated your score?" Jiang Nian, gripping the phone, motioned for Fanzi to take over, then headed outside the dormitory.
"Okay, around 690." Lin Yuxi stood in the corridor, took a deep breath, her voice affirmative.
"Senior, I’ll soon come to find you."
She was quite fair, reminiscent of a little white flower. Standing in the wind, inexplicably resilient like wildgrass.
On the other end, Jiang Nian was silent for a moment and said.
"Tsinghua University is quite nice, century-old elegance. To be honest, Beijing University is just that, aim for Tsinghua."
"No!!"
"Child, you don’t get a say in this." Jiang Nian said, "The scoreline will teach you your place."
Saying so, he hung up the phone.
Along with it, he transferred 1000 yuan to Lin Yuxi. The memo read as a graduation gift, welcoming you to Tsinghua University.
Lin Yuxi replied instantly, "Not happening!!"
"Take the money." Jiang Nian replied with a smiley face, "This is your share, I’m not going to your graduation party."
"Then I’m coming to find you." She said.
"Child, I’m not in Beijing during the summer." Jiang Nian sent a hilarious emoji, "Take it first, I’ll go back to gaming."
"I’ll find you in the new term!"
Jiang Nian: "...Okay, let me think, maybe I’ll come back once during the summer, to attend your graduation party."
Lin Yuxi: "(Hmph)!"
...
Back in the dorm, Jiang Nian felt considerably better. Returning to Zhen Nan in the summer can include visiting Old Liu.
Grinning.
Xu Shuang.....
No idea if they’re still in Zhen Nan, last year they almost went crazy, this year little bro suddenly got immersed in studies.
Logically speaking, should be wandering around.
Just right, free labor force, letting them help. Properly run the investment company, to operate soon.
There’s a shortage of hands here, could later recruit or seek guidance.
Overall, Boss Xu isn’t losing either. Originally started the investment company following trends, now with hands-on experience.
By chance, sure will make money.
A win-win.
Things at Banyu, surprisingly well. Even Jiang Nian was amazed, could it be luck came flooding in.
With rapid development, a bunch of perks flew over too. Tax cuts, rent subsidies, cash rewards.
Just push a bit more, to make it to the whitelist.
Evening.
Jiang Nian found two girls for a barbecue, set up a grill himself. Outside their studio, started roasting right away.
No tenants lived upstairs, no worries of being reported.
Xu Qianqian found it novel, suddenly said, "By the way, did you have a reunion last year near New Year’s?"
"What reunion?"
"Your class reunion of course." Xu Qianqian put her hands on her hips, "I’m just curious about one thing."
"What?"
"Did Zhou Yuting go?"
Jiang Nian: "???"
Seriously, still sorting through old bills. Already a sophomore going soon junior point, Yuting is on Lu Island.
Upon saying, Song Xiyun also looked over.
"She’s not in Beijing, right?"
Jiang Nian was embarrassed, coughed once, "No, she went to Lu Island for school, you mentioning it I almost forgot."
"Mainly because the teacher called everybody, those living close came."
Xu Qianqian glanced at him, continued flipping the skewers.
"Hmph!"