in2ebook Chapter 115: Ranked 1st in the entire school, 2nd in Suzhou.
Chapter 115: Ranked 1st in the entire school, 2nd in Suzhou.
"Silly child, you and Xiaoting are your parents' precious children. It's our duty to be good to you."
As Huang Ling was speaking, she suddenly remembered that there was meat stewing in the kitchen. "Oh dear, I'm still stewing meat!"
He hurriedly let go of Tu Nan, turned around and ran back to the kitchen.
Zhuang Chaoying looked at his son, walked over, and patted Tu Nan's shoulder hard: "Well done, Tu Nan, Dad's good son."
Tu Nan looked at Zhuang Chaoying, then suddenly hugged her, lifting her up in his arms. "Dad, thank you. You are the greatest support for me, Xiaoting, and Mom."
At that moment, Tu Nan felt like the happiest child in the world.
Tu Nan let go of her hand, and Zhuang Chaoying steadied herself, carefully examining the son she had raised.
He discovered that Tu Nan had grown taller than him and had become much stronger and more robust.
Zhuang Chaoying smiled and nodded, then turned around and saw Lin Dongzhe standing next to Xiaoting: "How many points did you get, brother?"
Xiaoting excitedly said, "Six hundred and twenty-eight points! First in the whole school! Second in Suzhou! My brother's good news is posted on the school's bulletin board, and I even took several pictures of him with my camera!"
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I checked the information, and here are the cutoff scores for the 1983 college entrance examination.
The minimum score for undergraduate admission in Jiangxi Province is 473 for liberal arts and 475 for science.
In your province, the minimum score for liberal arts is 347 and for science is 336. Therefore, Pengfei should return to your province to take the exam so he can get into university!
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Zhuang Chaoying is genuinely proud of her son.
Huang Ling came out of the kitchen, carrying braised pork in both hands. "Chao Ying, we've run out of soda at home, go buy some!"
As she spoke, she placed the braised pork in the center of the table.
Lin Dongzhe rushed forward, opened his arms, and blocked Zhuang Chaoying's way: "My parents have already bought soda, beer, and a big watermelon, just waiting to celebrate with Brother Tu Nan! I'll go get them right now!"
After saying that, he turned and ran towards the door.
Xiaoting also stood up: "I'll help you!"
A short while later, Lin Dongzhe and Xiaoting returned carrying soda, beer, and a large watermelon.
The family sat together, along with Lin Dongzhe.
Zhuang Chaoying picked up a bottle of beer and raised it: "Tu Nan got into university, and he's ranked first in the whole school and second in Suzhou! This is truly a joyous occasion for our family! Come on, let's all have a toast!"
Wine glasses and beverage bottles clinked together.
Xiaoting sat next to Huang Ling, putting her arm around her mother's shoulder: "Mom, you were stewing meat just now, you didn't hear me. My brother got such a high score, he can get into Tsinghua or Peking University! The teacher said it's a pity he didn't apply to Tsinghua or Peking University!"
Tu Nan took a sip of the ice-cold beer and felt refreshed.
He smiled and looked at everyone: "I love architecture, and I'm very happy to be able to go to Tongji University! This has always been my dream, and for me, Tongji is the best choice."
Lin Dongzhe sat opposite Xiaoting, leaning forward slightly: "Brother, you got in. Do you have any special thoughts on this?"
Tu Nan smiled and shook his head: "I had already estimated this score, so I didn't have much of an emotional reaction when I found out the score."
Upon hearing this, Lin Dongzhe couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "You really are my brother! Your mentality is amazing!"
After saying that, he handed over half a watermelon. "Brother, it's hot, have some watermelon to quench your thirst!"
Zhuang Tunan took the watermelon, picked up a spoon, and scooped out the sweetest part from the center. "Mom, this is the sweetest part, open your mouth!"
Huang Ling looked at her son, smiled, opened her mouth wide, and ate the big piece of watermelon in one bite. The sweetness spread in her mouth and went straight to her heart.
"Xiaoting, this piece is for you."
Zhuang Tunan scooped out another slice and handed it to his younger sister, Xiaoting, who was eating watermelon. "Thank you, brother!"
Zhuang Tunan then started eating. The food was icy cold, and every bite was incredibly refreshing.
Lin Dongzhe sat to the side and took a sip of soda: "Brother Tu Nan, now that you've been admitted to university, does that mean you can play with me and Xiao Ting without any restraint?"
Zhuang Tunan scooped out another piece and stuffed it into Xiaoting's mouth: "I can play, but you're taking the high school entrance exam next year, and all you think about is playing!"
Zhuang Tunan placed the watermelon on the table, then suddenly seemed to remember something and slapped his forehead.
"Oh dear! Mom, I forgot something!"
Huang Ling, who was serving food to Zhuang Tunan, looked up and asked, "What is it?"
"Dad, give me my purse!"
Zhuang Chaoying got up and handed her a handbag from the inner room.
Zhuang Tunan took the bag and pulled out an envelope. "Mom, this is the prize money I received for ranking second in Suzhou in the college entrance exam. It's five hundred yuan. You can take it and buy whatever you want!"
Huang Ling looked at the envelope, then shook her head and pushed it away. "Tu Nan, Mom doesn't want it. You can keep it for when you go to college."
Zhuang Tunan simply handed it to Huang Ling. "Mom, just take it!"
Zhuang Chaoying waved her hand from the side: "Ah Ling, just take it if your son tells you to."
Huang Ling smiled and took the envelope, putting it in her pocket. She was already thinking about saving it for her son; it would be very useful for his university education. She glanced at Tu Nan's hand, thinking that he couldn't go to university without a watch. She'd have to discuss buying one for Tu Nan with Chao Ying later, and Xiao Ting couldn't be left out either.
Zhuang Chaoying took out a custom-made banner from the cabinet. The banner was bright red and very festive. "Tu Nan, come with Dad to the alley entrance to hang it up!"
Tu Nan looked at the banner in his father's hand: "Dad, did you prepare this in advance? If I don't pass the exam, it will have been a waste of time."
Zhuang Chaoying pretended to be angry and kicked him. "You brat, I know your academic level, so I prepared in advance."
Tu Nan smiled and picked up nails, a hammer, two pieces of wood, and a stool, which followed behind him.
As soon as he reached the alley entrance, the neighbors gathered around. "Congratulations, Teacher Zhuang! Tu Nan got into Tongji University! Our child said the admission notice is posted in the most prominent spot at No. 1 Middle School. He's the second-best in Suzhou! In ancient times, that would be the second-highest scorer!"
"Yes, Tu Nan is amazing!"
As Zhuang Chaoying listened to her neighbors praising her son, her face lit up with a smile, her eyes narrowed into slits, and she nodded repeatedly.
He kept saying, "Thank you, thank you everyone!"
Tu Nan stood on a chair, and Zhuang Chaoying handed him the banner.
Tu Nan took the banner, raised it high with both hands, aligned one end of the banner with the wall, and then gently tapped the nail with a hammer, firmly nailing the banner to the wall.
Zhuang Chaoying leaned on a chair, looking at the banner that read "Congratulations to Zhuang Tunan on being admitted to Tongji University!" and tears welled up in her eyes.
He finally understood the love a father has for his son.
Zhuang Tunan jumped off the bench and took a handkerchief from his pocket. "Dad, hurry up and wipe yourself; we're outside."
Zhuang Chaoying took the handkerchief and wiped her face. "Dad, this is because I'm happy."
Huang Ling and Xiao Ting also stood aside looking at the banner, the family of four leaning together.
Just then, Lin Dongzhe ran out with a camera. "Uncle Zhuang, Auntie, let me take a picture for you!"
Tu Nan and Xiao Ting stood in the middle, with Zhuang Chaoying and Huang Ling on either side, and the banner above them was bright red.
With a "click," Tu Nan's joyful moment of taking the college entrance exam was forever recorded.
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