June 8th.

The National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao).

The air was thick with tension and anticipation, as if every speck of dust was dancing for the students taking the exam.

At the entrance of the examination center, parents held various gifts and anxiously looked around, hoping to see their children.

In the classroom, the students were either deep in thought or writing furiously, concentrating on conquering the final questions and trying to capture as many points as possible in the limited time.

The fan whirred softly, its rustling sound particularly clear in the quiet classroom.

Su Qi looked out the window at the gradually darkening sky, feeling both nervous and excited.

He knew the importance of the college entrance examination, as it was a crucial step towards his ideal university. Although he had been studying hard, he was still filled with anxiety and anticipation.

The National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) carries a heavy weight in everyone's heart. It is not just an exam, but a challenge in life. Everyone is striving for their dreams and fighting for a better future.

After reviewing the test questions again to make sure he had checked them all, Su Qi took a deep breath, stood up, and walked towards the podium.

Perhaps disturbed by the noise, the students who were doing their problems glanced up silently, then lowered their heads again and continued writing furiously.

Submitting the college entrance exam paper early is only possible if one has absolute confidence or is deliberately giving up. For them, even one extra point could determine their fate.

After leaving the examination room, Su Qi walked towards the school gate.

The moment he stepped out the door, he suddenly felt a sense of relief throughout his body, as if the huge boulder that had been pressing down on him for years had suddenly disappeared.

The dark sky foreshadowed an impending downpour.

Su Qi had only taken a few steps when he heard someone calling his name.

His gaze fell on the other person, and he noticed that his parents were waving their arms at him.

His eyes lit up, and when he saw Lin Xun beside him, joy filled his face.

He ran over and hugged his family members tightly.

"Son, you've worked hard!"

"You little rascal, well done!"

Su Qi chuckled and looked at his father: "Dad, you didn't even ask me how the exam went, but you already praised me?"

Mr. Su chuckled: "Anyway, I've already praised you first. If you don't do well on the test, don't blame my Seven Wolves."

Su Qi: "..."

What a loving father and filial son!

"Brother-in-law, what brings you here?" Su Qi asked Lin Xun curiously.

Lin Xun smiled and said, "It just so happens to be Dragon Boat Festival, so I came to visit and express my gratitude to you on behalf of your cousin."

Su Qi scratched his head: "Thank you."

Lin Xun patted him on the shoulder: "Don't think too much about it now that the exam is over. Just enjoy your holiday."

"That motorcycle..."

Su Qi rubbed his hands together and chuckled sheepishly.

Lin Xun smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's already been ordered for you."

Su Qi's face lit up with surprise: "Really? That's wonderful!"

"What kind of motorcycle?" the parents asked curiously.

Su Qi scratched his head, then looked at his father and said, "Dad, I want to take the driving test."

He just turned eighteen this year and is old enough to take the driving test.

…

After saying goodbye to Su Qi's family, Lin Xun returned to Nanjing University.

He unexpectedly ran into Su Qing at the school gate.

The latter also noticed him and raised an eyebrow curiously: "Did you go to see Senior Su?"

Lin Xun shook his head: "No, she's in Kyoto."

As he spoke, he glanced at her and asked in surprise, "You... why did you cut your hair short?"

Su Qing's image has changed a lot compared to before. Her original long hair has become a shoulder-length bob. However, she has not become uglier. On the contrary, she has gained a more capable air and her temperament is more in line with her own personality.

Su Qing smiled and said, "When your hair gets long, you naturally want to cut it. Besides, short hair is more convenient."

I don't know when it started, but she stopped caring about cosmetics.

Lin Xun nodded, then asked, "How far have things progressed between you and Li Wei?"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing showed little reaction, simply saying, "Good friend."

Lin Xun raised an eyebrow in surprise, then sighed, "I remember, he seems to be one of your few male friends, right?"

Su Qing nodded: "The second one."

The first one is naturally Lin Xun.

Qin Hao doesn't really qualify; their relationship is purely based on mutual benefit.

Lin Xun nodded: "He's a nice guy. I think you could take a break and see a different world."

Everyone at the school knows about Su Qing's recent progress; this girl has the potential to catch up with the level of Su Qingshi from previous years.

Su Qing smiled and said, "I'm different from you guys."

She sets high goals for herself, and naturally won't be distracted by a relationship until she achieves them.

Lin Xun smiled slightly and did not refute. He knew that Su Qing was a determined and persevering person. Once she set a goal, she would do her best to achieve it.

He thought for a moment and then said, "Are you going to take the postgraduate entrance exam? With your grades, you have every opportunity to try for a better school."

Su Qing paused for a moment, then shook her head: "I haven't thought about that yet. Right now, the most important thing for me is to do well in my studies. We can talk about the rest later. Of course, most likely I won't take the postgraduate entrance exam."

For her, succeeding in the postgraduate entrance examination would double the burden on her family.

Lin Xun nodded, not continuing the topic. He glanced at Su Qing and suddenly said, "You have indeed changed a lot."

Su Qing was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Really? I think I'm still the same as before."

Lin Xun smiled and said, "It's not a change in appearance, it's your temperament. You are more confident and more independent than before."

After listening, Su Qing remained silent for a while, then nodded gently: "Maybe so. People are always growing and changing."

She smiled sweetly and said, "Perhaps, only you have changed. What do you think?"

Lin Xun looked up and thought for a moment, then said, "Me? I'm alright."

Su Qing pouted: "Ever since you got together with Senior Su, what's the difference between you and someone with a love-struck brain?"

Lin Xun's lips twitched, and he said irritably, "No, what's wrong with being love-struck? If you had such a perfect wife, would you be love-struck?"

Su Qing choked. Just imagine, a beauty like Su Qingshi, to be honest, let alone men, even she, as a girl, would be fascinated by her.

Okay, that makes some sense.

"Humph, my dear wife, no one else wants her yet, oh my." Lin Xun looked like he needed a beating.

Su Qing's face darkened: "Are you being polite?"

Damn it, for the first time she felt that Lin Xun was so annoying!