Chapter 60: College Entrance Exam, Scores Announced!

Xu Yuexin is actually made up. These days writers all honestly write books. As for selling books in Xiangjiang or overseas, the vast majority of people don't even dare to think about it.

The publishing houses are the same; aside from a few avant‑garde industry insiders, the rest simply have no such intention.

Ye Tianrong, however, took it as true.

The merchant seeks profit; he came to Jingcheng to get ahead of others and earn the richest profit.

If he ends up taking leftovers, wouldn't that make his trip pointless? Perhaps others today refused his overseas publishing proposal simply because he's an outsider who hasn't entered the Jingcheng cultural circles? The problem is serious.

One must know that for years he has been optimistic about mainland economic development, constantly planning his moves; if someone else snatches the lead, wouldn't he become a laughingstock? Thinking this, Ye Tianrong felt a surge inside.

Of course, as a businessman who has weathered the commercial seas for years, he still appears very calm on the surface.

"If it truly is so, then it's fate."

Ye Tianrong chuckled, "But Xu Sheng, you make some sense; I'll continue staying in Jingcheng for a while."

"I'm staying at Xin Qiao Hotel room 6‑806; you can come find me anytime."

"My home is in the Faculty Building at Wudaokou; you're also welcome to come over."

Xu Yuexin said so, and then parted ways with Ye Tianrong.

On the way home, Xu Yuexin still had the matter of publishing in Xiangjiang and overseas occupying his mind.

Only when he stepped into his house did his thoughts get interrupted by the excited Chen Qiaoqiao at the door: "The College Entrance Exam scores are out today; go check your results quickly!"

"Scores out? I didn't see that when I passed the Street Office."

Xu Yuexin looked a bit bewildered.

"The results have been sent to the District Education Committee; they'll reach the Street Office tomorrow."

"A friend of mine asked at the District Education Committee; let's go quickly."

Chen Qiaoqiao kept urging, and by the time she finished speaking she had already put on her shoes.

Xu Yuexin hurriedly fetched his admission ticket and went out with her to check the scores.

At this moment, the Chen Family.

Zhou Zhifeng, taking a day off today, was discussing the College Entrance Exam with her daughter Chen Yixue, who was on leave at home.

"Didn't Xu Yuexin say he signed up for the College Entrance Exam? How did he do?"

Zhou Zhifeng, peeling vegetable leaves in her hand, asked her daughter with a hint of meaning.

Chen Yixue shook her head: "I don't know; I didn't ask him that."

"But he's a writer; his language should be good, right?"

"Just being good at language is of what use? I heard the College Entrance Exam has five or six subjects."

Zhou Zhifeng replied dismissively, "If his scores were truly good, he would have gotten in the past two years already; there'd be no need to wait until today."

"I think even if he takes the exam ten thousand times, he still won't get in."

"Is that interesting…"

Chen Yixue ignored Zhou Zhifeng, finding her idle chatter about Xu Yuexin's behavior rather annoying.

Zhou Zhifeng couldn't read her daughter's expression and kept babbling on.

"So I say, Xu Yuexin can only earn manuscript fees now."

"Qiao Qiao, as a university student, marrying him would ultimately be a loss…"

"Enough said? That's enough—turn on the hot water for me; I'll bathe in a moment."

Chen Yixue's ears were about to blister from the noise; she got up and cut Zhou Zhifeng off.

"Sigh, if Xu Yuexin could make a name for himself this year and not fall flat like the past two years, that would be great."

Then she wouldn't have to listen to her mother's endless nagging, which makes her so irritated.

Chen Yixue thought to herself as she returned to the house.

At this moment, Xu Yuexin and Chen Qiaoqiao had taken a car and rushed to the District Education Committee.

The two, familiar with the route, found the College Entrance Exam Office and saw a long queue at the entrance.

Everyone had received the news and came to check their scores.

Xu Yuexin and Chen Qiaoqiao sat at the end of the line, and Chen Qiaoqiao then remembered to ask about his choices.

"I recall you said your first choice was the Yanda Chinese Department; what about the second?"

"The second is also the Yanda Chinese Department."

"What about non‑key universities and vocational colleges?"

"I didn't fill that out." Chen Qiaoqiao's pretty little face froze.

When Chen Qiaoqiao first heard that Xu Yuexin's first choice was the Yanda Chinese Department, she felt very happy.

If he could get in, it would mean the two of them could stay together after school starts.

But she didn't consider that Xu Yuexin would fill all his choices with the Yanda Chinese Department.

With this filling method, if he passes it's fine; if he fails, wouldn't he just be outright rejected?

Thinking this, Chen Qiaoqiao couldn't help but break a sweat for Xu Yuexin, yet kept encouraging herself that there'd be no problem—he would definitely get in.

When it was Xu Yuexin's turn to check his score, Chen Qiaoqiao's eyes fixed on the list, nervous enough that fine sweat beaded on her forehead.

"Candidate Xu Yuexin: Chinese 97, Mathematics 100, Politics 83, History 91, Geography 97, English 100; per regulations recorded as 10 points, total 478."

Upon saying this, the staff looked up at Xu Yuexin, and a hint of emotion flickered across his previously expressionless face.

With a full score of 510, he scored 478; this kid isn't ordinary.

Earlier, the City Education Committee meeting mentioned a boy who, with a 478‑point score, dramatically took second place and seized the City's Top Liberal Arts Scholar; it must have been him.

Chen Qiaoqiao felt a huge weight lift from her heart, turned around and shouted joyfully, "Really impressive, such a high score!"

"You're truly awesome!"

With this score, there's no worry about applying to any choice.

Your partner is the city's top in the liberal arts.

The staff added at that moment, smiling a little, "Go out and be happy; the comrades behind are still waiting to check the scores."

How did you score so high?

Just a step‑by‑step review, no different from anyone else…

Xu Yuexin and Chen Qiaoqiao laughed and chatted as they walked out of the College Entrance Exam Office, with only envious gazes from the other examinees behind them.

By the time they got home, Chen Qiaoqiao was still excitedly discussing Xu Yuexin's score.

"Brother Xin, I have to celebrate you properly today—City Top Scorer!"

"No need for anything fancy; tonight just follow my lead."

"Ugh… let's change the way we celebrate; don't think about that messy stuff."

"Confucius said that food and sex are human nature; it's innate, how can it be called messy?"

Xu Yuexin said that while already pulling Chen Qiaoqiao into his arms, making her cheeks flush.

"In broad daylight, what are you doing?"

Chen Qiaoqiao pushed Xu Yuexin outward, letting out a coquettish whine.

"Only in daylight can we see clearly."

Xu Yuexin chuckled, "Besides, there's no one else at home."

After speaking, Xu Yuexin ignored Chen Qiaoqiao's protests, led her to the bathroom, and after a lingering kiss and gentle caress, ordered her to hold the sink and lie face‑down in front of the mirror.

"So rotten…"

Chen Qiaoqiao covered her face, saying she couldn't bear to look at herself in the mirror, "Didn't you say it was for tonight…"

"Night is night; daytime can't be skipped either."

Xu Yuexin lifted Chen Qiaoqiao's small hand from her face, forcing her to look at herself in the mirror, "Look, aren't you beautiful?"

"Um…"

Before Chen Qiaoqiao could retort, Xu Yuexin cupped her face and turned it backward, his lips again claiming her plump cherry lips.

Xu Yuexin's large hand also lifted her skirt, and the bathroom's temperature suddenly rose.

……

After a long while, Xu Yuexin finally carried the trembling, breathless Chen Qiaoqiao—her whole body soft and weak—in his arms back to the bedroom, changed her clothes, and tidied her disheveled hair.

After changing into a completely new set of clothes inside and out, Chen Qiaoqiao's breathing gradually steadied.

"My mother kept nagging before, saying you aren't a college student."

Chen Qiaoqiao leaned on Xu Yuexin's shoulder, her voice soft and weak yet a bit cunning, "Now that your results are out, I want her to see them."

"Alright, as you wish."

Xu Yuexin replied simply, "Perfect, I'll stop by your place."

(End of chapter)