"Classmates, everyone report your scores in the group!"
The homeroom teacher @everyone in the group.
Zhao Yifei was the first to rush out.
Zhao Yifei: "Teacher, I scored 659!"
And added: "This time I performed normally, no problem with getting into a good key university!"
Homeroom teacher: "Zhao Yifei did very well, second in the class and ranked 69th in the entire school!"
Zhao Yifei: "Thanks for the compliment, teacher!"
Zhao Yifei felt refreshed, the score and ranking were as expected.
The first in class was naturally Yu Xinyan.
Yu Xinyan was also the first in the entire school. Although she was not in the key class, she completely overshadowed the entire key class.
Additionally, Yu Xinyan was second in provincial science but first in raw scores across the province.
The person with the highest total score added 15 points, only surpassing Yu Xinyan by 5 points.
Now it's announced on the school's official website.
After Zhao Yifei reported his score, many in the class came out to congratulate him and also shared their own scores.
Xu Lin's class was an ordinary class, and some scores were below the university line, but that's rare, only two people.
Zhao Yifei watched each person report their score but hadn't seen Lei Haolong and Xu Lin's yet.
He was about to see how much they scored.
Then Lei Haolong came out.
Lei Haolong said: "599 points, teacher, I scored my highest in three years!"
The homeroom teacher praised: "Amazing, Lei Haolong! This score can try for key universities, congratulations!"
Lei Haolong: "Thank you, teacher!"
"Geez!"
"How did Lei Haolong score so high?"
Zhao Yifei felt a bit uneasy.
The people he was most upset with right now were Xu Lin and Lei Haolong.
Zhao Yifei: "Lei Haolong, where's your buddy Xu Lin?"
Lei Haolong saw Zhao Yifei asking him, just about to speak.
But Yu Xinyan came out.
Yu Xinyan: "Teacher, Xu Lin scored 552, 22 points above the first-tier university line!"
"How did Xu Lin pass the first-tier line?"
"Damn!"
Zhao Yifei didn't expect the exam papers to be overall difficult this time, yet Xu Lin scored that much.
It's really frustrating!
Did that guy perform exceptionally well?
"No! It's not a big deal, anyway he won't get into university. At most, he'll go to a backward area for a first-tier or a second-tier in a big city, won't become anything! Ha!"
Zhao Yifei had it all planned out; first-tier and second-tier are nothing to a future top student like him, so they're not worth mentioning!
Homeroom teacher: "Good, good, everyone has made progress!"
Seeing Yu Xinyan come out, the homeroom teacher casually added: "Yu Xinyan, are you planning to go to Kyoto University or Jiangdu University?"
Kyoto and Jiangdu are both top-tier cities domestically, with Kyoto being the political center and Jiangdu the economic center. Both cities have one top university: Kyoto University and Jiangdu University. Their overall strength ranks first in the nation, hard to distinguish.
The very top students nationwide essentially choose between these two schools.
Zhao Yifei was also waiting for Yu Xinyan's statement.
His score was 659 points, though he couldn't apply to Kyoto University or Jiangdu University, but whether in Kyoto or Jiangdu, he could choose from most key universities in these cities. Zhao Yifei was contemplating whether Yu Xinyan would go to Kyoto or Jiangdu, and he'd follow suit.
However, Yu Xinyan said: "I'm going to Jiangdu University with Xu Lin!"
"Damn!"
"Why is it Xu Lin again?"
Sitting in front of the computer, Zhao Yifei was so angry he wanted to smash the keyboard.
He didn't understand what Xu Lin did to enchant Yu Xinyan, making her mention Xu Lin in every breath.
"No!"
"Yu Xinyan still isn't mature, she'll realize sooner or later that someone like Xu Lin isn't worth her time!"
Zhao Yifei took a deep breath.
Moreover, Zhao Yifei would never miss a chance to step on Xu Lin.
So Zhao Yifei said in the group: "But Xu Lin is just 22 points above the first-tier line, can't apply for a first-tier in Jiangdu, at best a decent second-tier. If he wants a first-tier, I'd personally suggest he go to a first-tier in the western region; at least it's a first-tier, it'll have more competitive job prospects after graduation."
Many classmates thought it made sense and agreed one after another.
Yu Xinyan came out to say: "When we get to college, I'll urge Xu Lin to go to grad school!"
"Xu Lin again!"
Zhao Yifei felt a sense of powerlessness, honestly wanting to say, could someone like Xu Lin even get into grad school? How many classes has he really paid attention to?
Just then, Xu Lin came out.
Xu Lin: "Ah Fei, that's not necessary. Actually, my mom said she paved the way for me, I'm going to major in law and will work at her law firm after graduation."
Ha!
Let you know what social rules and parental support mean!
"Sh**! Almost forgot about his mom!"
There was a parent info form earlier in the class.
Being the class president, Zhao Yifei was responsible for compiling it. He knew that although Xu Lin's dad was unemployed, his mom was a partner at a famous law firm in the provincial capital, a typical successful woman.
Zhao Yifei: "Relying on parents isn't great, I think personal struggle is better. Happiness comes from hard work, anything not earned by oneself is an illusion. Only what is fought for through one's own effort can give you peace of mind. As a man, only then can you truly stand tall. I believe this is what a real man is!"
Xu Lin: "You're right, but I like relying on parents."
Zhao Yifei: …
Xu Lin then, Yu Xinyan sent him a private message: "Xu Lin, are you going to be a lawyer at Aunt Lin's firm after graduation?"
Xu Lin: "Impossible! Do you think I'm a man who will rely on my parents?"
"No!" Yu Xinyan replied.
Xu Lin: "That's right, Yanyan, you're the one who believes in me the most!"
"Hmph.jpg"
Yu Xinyan: "Xu Lin, I'm applying to Jiangdu University, what about you?"
Actually, past midnight last night, the admissions offices of Kyoto University and Jiangdu University called; Yu Xinyan's family knew her scores in advance and were just waiting for her choice.
Xu Lin: "Let me see, I'll pick a second-tier university in Jiangdu."
Talk about which universities in Jiangdu?
As a top-tier city, Jiangdu has quite a few universities. The top-level one is Jiangdu University, followed by twenty key universities, thirty first-tier universities, and many second-tier ones, including public ones and previously third-tier ones, now private second-tier ones; a plethora, don't even mention junior colleges.
With Xu Lin's current score, 22 points above the first-tier line, first-tier in Jiangdu is not really feasible. In such a big city as Jiangdu, first-tier scores are generally higher. Even if Xu Lin is 22 points above the first-tier line, he may not apply to a first-tier, and it's quite risky. Also, if admitted to a first-tier, only subject to adjustment without choice, even if admitted, the major is unknown.
Xu Lin took out the college application guide, researched for an hour, finally found three decent public second-tier ones, all were around the first-tier line previously, with first-batch majors within. Many scoring around the first-tier line come to these second-tier ones.
Big cities are everyone's dream.
According to Xu Lin's current score ranking, these three public second-tier universities were sure shots.
Just then, the homeroom teacher spoke again in the group.
"Now that the scores are out, those not considering retaking can take out the college application guide and research the upcoming choice. Everyone must discuss with family thoroughly what specific school to apply to, remember to balance aspiration, stability, and safety. Do not just focus on aspiration... The most important point, everyone must look at their scores' position over the past two to three years, do not blindly trust the scores!"
The homeroom teacher spoke at length, each student replied with receipt.
His mom soon sent a message too.
Mom: "Do you know how to apply? I have a client friend who can help, she's free these few days."
"I've decided, no problem."
Xu Lin sent his three preferred schools to his mom and explained why.
Mom asked: "Not applying for law?"
"I want to explore and try new things while young!"
"Oh."
Mom replied with one word and then added: "Disobedient."
Mom: "Aunt Lin said her daughter Yu Xinyan visits our house often recently?"
"Yes."
Seems Lin Yajing told Mom.
Mom asked: "Did you do anything?"
Xu Lin: "I'm behaving."
Mom: "Can you be a bit more bold?"
Xu Lin didn't expect his mom to say that; he thought she'd advise him not to make trouble or harm the girl.
But mom said to be bolder?
Xu Lin was stumped.