The Mingde School is different from other schools. Unlike other schools where the teachers are old gentlemen who have studied for decades, the teachers in this school are young men who are not even thirty years old.

No one knows where he is from, all we know is that he came to this small place, Qingyan Town, five years ago.

Soon after, Mingde School was opened. It provided food and lodging at the school, and students could stay at home and see what they wanted. Moreover, it required an exam to admit students, unlike the other two schools, which only required students to pay tuition fees.

This was a difficult situation for Old Man Lin. He was not worried about the young teacher's poor teaching, but he was worried about the entrance examination. Although Lin He could read, he had never been to school.

How can I take this test?

Everyone was unsure and asked Lin He what he thought.

Lin He lowered his head and thought for a moment. When he looked up again, he said with a firm look in his eyes, "Grandpa, uncle, fourth uncle, brother, I want to try out the Mingde School."

Of course, no one would object to his choice.

After discussing with everyone, Old Man Lin decided to let Lin He try out at Mingde School.

Everyone had doubts, but Lin He was determined and asked to take the exam.

Uncle Lin said, "In that case, why don't we go to the academy today and let the teacher test us. If we pass, that would be great. If not, we have other plans."

So, the group rested for a while, and when the sun got higher, everyone got up and, led by Uncle Lin, headed towards Mingde School.

Mingde School is located on the other side of the town, in a quiet courtyard.

On the outer wall of the school, there is a mottled plaque with four large characters "Mingde School" written on it.

As they entered the school, they were greeted by a bright and spacious space, with clean windows and desks. At this moment, an elderly man in his fifties walked out from the depths of the school, smiling.

Fourth Uncle Lin hurried forward and saluted, saying, "Hello, sir. This is my nephew, Lin He. I would like to take the entrance examination for your school."

The old man nodded and said to the crowd with a smile, "I am only responsible for taking care of the students in this school. The person taking the entrance examination is my teacher. Please take a seat first. I will go in and invite the teacher out."

Uncle Lin took everyone to sit aside, waiting for the old man to come back.

After a while, the old man came out with a young man. The young man was wearing a green robe, with a handsome face and a refined look.

He bowed to everyone and said with a smile, "Hello everyone, I am the teacher of Mingde School, my name is Jiang Yueyin."

Everyone hurriedly stood up to return the greeting. Jiang Yueyin waved his hand, motioning everyone to sit down.

Then he added: "Who are you to take my entrance examination?"

Lin He quickly stood up and saluted. He said, "Sir, I am Lin He, the student here to attend."

Jiang Yueyin said to Lin He: "How old is he? He looks quite old."

Before Lin He could answer, he continued, "Since you're here to take the exam, let's get started. But don't be nervous, it's just a normal test."

After that, Jiang Yueyin took out a book, placed it on the table, and pointed at it, saying, "Just read this book. When you're done, close it and I'll ask you some questions." Lin He felt a little relieved after hearing the old man's words. He picked up the book and began to read silently.

Although the book was a bit difficult to understand, Lin He relied on his literacy skills to slowly read the whole book.

After closing the book, Jiang Yueyin looked at Lin He with a smile and said, "Very good, you have completed the first step. Next, I will ask you some questions. If you answer them to my satisfaction, then you have passed this entrance exam."

Afterwards, Jiang Yueyin asked Lin He a few questions about the book. Although Lin He was a little nervous, he still tried his best to answer each question. After listening to him, Jiang Yueyin nodded and said, "Very good, your answers are all very good. I think you should be able to adapt to studying in our school."

Hearing this, Lin He was overjoyed.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, except Old Man Lin, who was a little worried.

He knew that his grandson, though intelligent, had not received a formal education. He had no idea what the future would hold after taking this step.

Jiang Yueyin asked Lin He again: "Where did you start your education before? Why do you want to change schools?"

Lin He replied, "I dare not lie to you, sir. My father passed away when I was young, and my mother raised four of us siblings alone. Our family was very poor, and I never went to school.

Because my mother can read, she taught my brothers and sisters how to read since we were young. Recently, my mother and my eldest brother have been doing some small business to earn money to support our children to go to school.

Jiang Yueyin was very surprised when he heard this. It was quite impressive that a person who had never been to school could be admitted to his school just by knowing how to read and his own understanding.

What a genius! If he was born in a wealthy family, he would have become famous at a young age, but it’s not too late now.

Coming here, he will take his talent to the next level.

Although he was thinking this in his heart, he said, "Your mother is very capable. Even though our family is poor, she still pays great attention to your academic problems. She is a visionary. Study hard in the future and strive to pass the exam to earn your mother an imperial edict. Only then will you not let your mother down."

Lin He quickly agreed.