Chapter 244 Results

The three sisters traveled around the Northwest for two weeks and flew back to Shenzhen on the 25th.

Lin Qiu found that after his daughter went out to play with her friends, although she looked a little darker and thinner, she looked older and more mature overall.

When Wang Shan left, she had a suitcase with her, and when she came back, she had an extra large travel bag, which was full of gifts she bought for her family.

She bought Cordyceps sinensis and Qaidam wolfberry for her grandparents, which are said to be particularly nutritious.

I bought a dress made of Adlais silk for my mother, a handmade copper cup from Kashgar for my father, a silk scarf for my aunt, a big gift package of dried fruits for my uncle and my uncle-in-law, a handmade tassel bag for my cousin, and a handmade spinning top, a little white camel doll and dairy products for Yang Liuliu.

Of course, you can’t miss buying yourself some musical instrument ornaments, mini blankets and other handicrafts with unique ethnic characteristics.

Everyone was very happy to receive the gifts, especially Yang Liuliu.

He fiddled with the handmade spinning top and chewed milk skin, mumbling: "When I graduate, I will go on a trip with my classmates and bring gifts for everyone!"

Everyone looked at the youngest child in the family with joy.

On the 27th, Guangdong Province announced the admission score line.

From the 28th, the college entrance examination results in Guangdong Province can be checked via telephone, text message, and the Internet.

In fact, on the evening of the 27th, Huang Xinxin's mother called to announce the good news.

Huang Xinxin performed exceptionally well, scoring 668 points, and plans to apply for admission to Peking University or Tsinghua University.

Although Wang Shan missed a lot of classes, she still scored 634 points. Considering her ranking in art school recruitment, she should be able to get into Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts.

Lin Qiu confirmed with Huang Xinxin's mother again and again on the phone, then thanked her before hanging up.

“Have the college entrance examination results come out?”

"How many points did Shanshan get in the exam?"

"Is it on?"

The old couple and Wang Xiuren came over quickly. Wang Shan also stared at her mother, her fingers unconsciously tugging at the hem of her clothes.

Lin Qiu swallowed his saliva and said, "Shanshan scored 634 points. She should have no problem getting into Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts."

"Oh! That's great!" Zhou Qing excitedly grabbed his wife's arm, "Old man, our Shanshan was admitted to Tsinghua University!"

"I heard you. Pull gently or my arm will be dislocated!" Lin Ting pulled his hand out and rubbed it gently with a proud smile on his face, "I knew Shanshan would be fine."

Wang Xiuren's eyes were filled with tears, and he grabbed his wife's hand and asked, "Did Shanshan pass the exam?"

Lin Qiu shook it back vigorously, "Yes, Shanshan passed the exam! Our daughter was admitted to Qingmei!"

"My daughter is so great, so outstanding!" Wang Xiuren let go of his wife's hand and walked towards his daughter, "Dad is proud of you!"

The college entrance examination results were within Wang Shan’s expectations, but the recognition and pride from her family still made her satisfied.

"I got into the school I wanted to go to. My dream has come true!" She boasted childishly, her hands on her hips, her eyes sparkling, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.

The four people in the family surrounded her, and praises popped out of their mouths as if they were free.

This is just the beginning.

The house becomes really lively once other relatives and friends know the news.

There was an endless stream of people coming to congratulate, give red envelopes, and share in the joy.

Even after the people in the community learned that Wang Shan had achieved good results, they hung a banner at the entrance of the community to express their congratulations.

At first, Wang Shan could graciously accept all the congratulations and blessings, but when she saw people coming and going in her house every day and some strangers coming to join in the fun, she tried to slip away.

"Are you treating this place as a refuge?" Guo Dongyuan smiled and handed a scroll to his young apprentice.

Wang Shan took it with both hands and replied with a smile: "It's still quiet here, teacher."

"Open it and take a look." Guo Dongyuan looked up and gestured.

Wang Shan carefully placed the scroll on the desk and slowly opened it.

It is a picture of sweet osmanthus, which symbolizes winning the first prize in the imperial examination.

"For me?" Wang Shan looked up at the teacher.

Guo Dongyuan nodded. "I should have given it to you before the college entrance examination, but the framing shop only notified me yesterday to take it back."

"Thank you, teacher! I like it very much." Wang Shan solemnly rolled up the scroll.

"As long as you like it." Guo Dongyuan pointed to the grape trellis in the corner, "You haven't touched a brush for a long time, right? Let's paint some grapes today. Let me see if you have regressed."

Wang Shan spread out the rice paper as instructed, then observed the corner for a long time before returning to the desk, picking up the paintbrush and splashing ink.

While she was exchanging painting skills with teacher Guo, Wang Xiuren at home received a call from his hometown.

Wang Zongsheng's vigorous voice came from the other end of the phone: "Second brother, I heard that Shanshan was admitted to Tsinghua University. You should take her back to your hometown as soon as possible. The clan said they want to open an ancestral hall to worship the ancestors!"

"This..." Wang Xiuren didn't know what to answer for a moment.

"Second brother, Shanshan's admission to Tsinghua University will bring honor to our Wang family. You must bring her back!" Wang Zongsheng continued without waiting for his son to answer.

"This year, our family has two college students! Your eldest brother's sister Ling also got into the first-tier universities, and Shanshan was admitted to Tsinghua University. Now everyone in the village says that our ancestral grave has good feng shui, and everyone says that our family has a cultural heritage!"

"Dad, this is the result of Shanshan's hard work. What does it have to do with the ancestral tomb? If our family really has a cultural heritage, not one of our four brothers could be admitted to university?" Wang Xiuren didn't like this statement very much. This was clearly the result of his daughter's hard work.

"Pooh, pooh, pooh! Old Ancestor, please don't take it as an offense. The second brother is talking nonsense." Wang Zongsheng was so angry that he jumped up and down. "I don't care. Anyway, you have to bring Shanshan back to worship the ancestors. Otherwise, I will bring your mother to you!"

After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for Wang Xiuren's consent.

Wang Xiuren stared at his phone speechlessly. What the hell was going on?

When they were having dinner that night, Wang Xiuren brought up the matter.

Lin Qiu calculated in his mind, "We haven't been back for five or six years, right?"

Wang Xiuren knew more about this than she did. "The last time I went back was at the end of 2002. I missed the New Year and encountered SARS."

"Yes, that year your father and I didn't come back to Pengcheng until summer vacation." Zhou Qing also had an impression.

Wang Xiuren asked his wife, "Should we go back? My father said that the clan is going to open an ancestral hall to worship the ancestors because Shanshan was admitted to Qingmei."

He knew his wife didn't want to have too much involvement with her hometown, so he added, "If you and Shanshan don't want to go back, I'll go back alone to avoid another commotion at my dad's place."

Lin Qiu did not agree immediately.

She knew that given the character of Wang Xiu'ren's parents, if she didn't go back this time, who knows what trouble might arise.

Thinking of his hometown, Lin Qiu couldn't help but have a headache.

As for Wang Shan, her impression of her hometown has long been vague.

It was even the first time she knew that her family actually had an ancestral hall.