in2ebook Chapter 144 Celebration Banquet
Chapter 144 Celebration Banquet
At this time, Meng Lan, who was on a business trip in Southern Metropolis Daily, also received this good news text message.
Upon seeing the above content, Meng Lan's heart trembled, and her face was filled with shock.
Lin Chen scored 770 out of a possible 750 on the college entrance exam! That's an astonishing score!
Her daughter's score of 749 was already quite impressive, but compared to Lin Chen's score, it was still far behind.
"How did Lin Chen manage to do that?"
Although there had been various signs that Lin Chen had been hiding his strength in the past.
But it wasn't until she saw her college entrance exam results that Meng Lan had no more doubts.
This Lin Chen, as expected, didn't show his true abilities in the past.
He only panicked when she separated her daughter from the boy.
"So, he should actually thank me properly?"
Meng Lan smiled and shook her head.
……
The day after the college entrance examination results were released, I had just finished my morning intensive training class.
Lin Chen had no choice but to take a plane back to Donghai with Chen Xiaoxiao.
The two of them originally did not plan to come back.
Unexpectedly, Lin's parents wanted to hold a celebration banquet and insisted that Lin Chen come back.
He also asked Lin Chen to bring his future daughter-in-law, Chen Xiaoxiao, along.
Lin Chen didn't want to come, but he couldn't sit still when he heard that his father planned to use the money for the celebration banquet.
Chen Xiaoxiao had no choice but to ask for leave and then take the fastest flight back.
As soon as they got off the plane, the two saw Principal Lin of Donghai No.1 Middle School leading a group of people to greet them at the exit.
Upon seeing Lin Chen, she even draped a sash over his shoulders.
The sash bore four large, gold-embossed characters: "National Top Scholar"!
Lin Chen was speechless and said helplessly, "Principal Lin, isn't this a bit too ostentatious?"
"What a load of rubbish!"
Principal Lin rolled his eyes at him: "You are now the top scorer in the national college entrance examination! In ancient times, that would be the top scholar, you know?"
Wearing red ribbons and colorful decorations is just the basics!
After saying that, he got into the car with Lin Chen and Chen Xiaoxiao.
On the bus, I heard that Principal Lin and the others were also going to the celebration banquet.
Chen Xiaoxiao couldn't help but ask curiously, "Lin Chen, how many tables did your dad host this time? And who were the guests?"
Lin Chen said with a pained expression, "Of course, all my relatives were invited, as well as people from my parents' workplaces, their friends, teachers from Donghai No.1 Middle School and my former vocational school, neighbors... at least a hundred people, right? My dad booked the entire Caiyun Pavilion."
"Rainbow Cloud Pavilion?"
Chen Xiaoxiao couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement.
Caiyun Pavilion is the most upscale restaurant in Donghai, and I heard that a banquet there costs tens of thousands of yuan per table.
This celebration banquet for over a hundred people must cost at least tens of thousands of dollars.
"Isn't that going too far? Take my dad, for example, why make such a big fuss?" Lin Chen complained.
In fact, the money Lin's father used to throw the celebration banquet was all from the scholarship the city had given him for this college entrance examination.
As a result, before Lin Chen even received the money, his father took it all to throw a celebration banquet.
This really angered Lin Chen...
"So what if we make a big show of it?"
At this moment, Principal Lin suddenly replied.
"You've gotten the top score in the national exam! Getting the top score and not treating everyone? Isn't that just like wearing fine clothes in the dark?"
"To be honest, you're being too stingy! Your dad threw a big celebration banquet, but the Education Bureau also gave you a generous bonus! And let me tell you, this bonus for educators is just the first one! There might even be companies coming to your door to give you money next! Just relax and make your parents happy!"
At this point, Principal Lin suddenly remembered something, took something out of his pocket, and stuffed it into Lin Chen's hand.
"Remember to eat this beforehand, and put on a good show for your parents tonight. It's not easy for an ordinary family to produce a top scholar, let alone a national top scholar like you!"
Lin Chen glanced at the item in his hand: "Hangover medicine? I need to get back to the capital tomorrow."
"I only gave it to you because you were going back to the capital. Can you celebrate your own victory without drinking?"
He's the top scorer in the country! How jealous must everyone around him be? They have to let him vent his anger!
Lin Chen was completely bewildered by Principal Lin's words.
If he had known it would be this troublesome, why did he even bother getting full marks in all subjects?
But that thought only lasted for a second before disappearing.
Lin Chen himself felt a sense of vanity for being able to become the top scorer in the national exam.
I am still a student after all.
Regardless of whether he won a championship at the sports meet or is about to represent the country in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
For students, the college entrance examination is always the highest honor.
Soon after, the car was almost at Caiyun Pavilion.
Through the car window, Lin Chen could see colorful flags fluttering in front of Caiyun Pavilion, and a huge banner hanging at the entrance.
"Warmly congratulate Lin Chen, the top scorer in the national college entrance examination, on his achievement celebration at Caiyun Pavilion!"
As soon as the car stopped at Caiyun Pavilion, Lin Chen had just put one foot on the ground when he heard the sound of firecrackers going off next to him.
Lin Chen was dumbfounded.
"Principal Lin, isn't it forbidden to set off fireworks and firecrackers in Donghai?"
"We'll release him, what are you afraid of? Your dad will pay the fine."
Good heavens, that's all my money!
Lin Chen really wanted to send an Emperor Jiaqing emoji.
Once inside the hotel, Lin Chen's heart was bleeding even more.
The scale of this victory celebration banquet is so grand that even Lin Chen's future wedding might not be as impressive.
Upon entering, Lin Chen realized that his family wasn't just holding a celebration banquet at Caiyun Pavilion, but had booked the entire two floors of the pavilion.
I estimate there will be forty or fifty tables.
Not long after Lin Chen and Chen Xiaoxiao sat down at the table, Lin's father announced the start of the meal.
Various hearty dishes were served in a continuous stream, filling the restaurant with their delicious aromas.
Unfortunately, Lin Chen barely touched any of the dishes before his parents dragged him off to meet people.
Meeting leaders, relatives, friends, and neighbors.
Then it was just a matter of drinking non-stop.
At first, Lin Chen wanted to say that he was still a child.
As a result, my mom smacked me on the head.
"Kid my foot! You're over 18! Drink up!"
Mom! Are you my real mom?
Lin Chen's eyes were blurry with tears, so he could only drink one cup after another.
Fortunately, after going around once, Lin Chen found that he was not seriously injured.
It wasn't that Principal Lin's hangover cure was effective.
He hasn't eaten that yet.
Rather, it was because Lin Chen's body had already been enhanced by the system, which meant that with his metabolic rate, even 52-proof liquor could only make him drunk for a few seconds.
However, in order to avoid being constantly toasted by others.
At least on the surface, Lin Chen pretended to be almost drunk.
Seeing this, Chen Xiaoxiao said, "Uncle and Aunt, we have to go back to Beijing tomorrow, so let's call it a day."
Lin's father had also drunk too much and had started talking nonsense, so Lin's mother took his place and said, "Xiaoxiao, this will continue for a while, so please take Lin Chen home first. I'll find an uncle to drive you."
"Ok."
Afterwards, Chen Xiaoxiao and the uncle who had been asked to help drive helped Lin Chen into the car.
As soon as the car drove away, Lin Chen immediately sat up straight and let out a long breath.
"It's finally over!"
"You're not drunk?" Chen Xiaoxiao was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "You drank so much just now and you're still okay?"
"It's okay, I can hold my liquor!"
Lin Chen's eyes welled up as he gazed out the window: "With so many people coming to drink today, it looks like my bonus is going to be insufficient to cover my expenses!"