Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and the atmosphere at school became increasingly tense. In order to reduce the students' anxiety, the teachers even stopped classes and let the students do their own thing.
After lunch, the students went to the classroom one after another, trying to seize this last opportunity and give it their all.
When the students arrived at the classroom, they found that Teacher Zhao had been waiting for a long time. After everyone arrived, Teacher Zhao said...
"Alright, everyone quiet down. I'm here to announce that we have a day off this afternoon. I hope you all go home and get some rest. Remember what you need for tomorrow's exam. Stay calm and focused during the exam. School's out!"
Teacher Zhao didn't want to waste any more words. She had already said what needed to be said. Now that things had come to this point, she didn't want to create any more tension, so she simply announced that school was over.
After Teacher Zhao announced the end of school, the students were busy packing up their things. Zheng Wenhua didn't rush to pack up, but instead said something to Sun Zhengguo next to him.
"Jung-guk, do you remember our promise?"
Sun Zhengguo paused for a moment before recalling their conversation from last year.
"I remember, I remember. How could I forget what you, Zheng the Great Talent, said? I congratulate you in advance on winning first place."
"You don't need to put me down. Let's talk about results. This time I'm going to beat you and let you taste what it's like to be second best."
Zheng Wenhua said confidently.
However, this sentence sounds so awkward. What does "Let you also taste what it's like to be the second son" mean?
“Zheng Wenhua, go to hell! If you want to taste the second son, go ahead and taste it yourself. You’ve already tasted it for years, so one more time won’t make a difference.”
After realizing what he had just said, Sun Zhengguo thought to himself, "I'm just complaining."
"Why aren't you saying anything? Are you scared?"
"Yes, I'm scared. You should be the second one! The problem is that the taste of this second one is too strong. I'm afraid it will break my teeth. You should try it!"
After saying that, Sun Zhengguo stepped aside, leaving Zheng Wenhua alone sitting there, pondering the meaning of his words.
In an instant, a roar erupted from inside the classroom!
"Sun Zhengguo, you've gone too far."
The students who hadn't left yet were startled and didn't know what had happened.
However, seeing Sun Zhengguo laughing wildly in front of the podium, and then looking at Zheng Wenhua shouting helplessly in his seat, I couldn't help but have all sorts of thoughts.
"Aren't these two best buddies? They're usually so passionate and full of bromance, how did things fall apart like this? Could it be that Zheng Wenhua wasn't satisfied?"
Sun Zhengguo was unaware of what others were thinking; if he had, he probably would have killed them with a needle.
After playing around, Sun Zhengguo packed up his things, encouraged Zheng Wenhua, and then rode his bicycle toward the courtyard house.
"Hey! Zhengguo, you don't have class this afternoon, why are you back so early?"
At the entrance of the courtyard house, three elderly women asked curiously.
"It's Auntie San! The college entrance exam is tomorrow, and the school is giving us an early holiday so everyone can get some rest."
"Hey! The college entrance exam is coming up. Well, Auntie here congratulates you in advance on becoming the first college student in our compound."
"Thank you for your kind words. You ladies can continue chatting. I'll go home now."
After Sun Zhengguo finished speaking, he pushed the cart home.
As they watched Sun Zhengguo walk away, the group of middle-aged women began to discuss among themselves.
"When it comes to living in this compound, the Sun family is the best! Not only are Sun Dajiang and his wife officials, but their salaries are also incredibly high. And their children are all very successful. Tsk tsk! There's really no comparison!"
One of the older women sighed.
"That's right, that's what a life looks like, unlike my family, our life is a mess, and our kids aren't even as good as theirs."
Another older woman echoed this sentiment.
"Hmph! If we're talking about the most promising person in this compound, it has to be my grandson! Look at him, what a smart kid! Hehe! Great job, don't you agree? Hey! He smiled, you see, I told you so!...
Hearing that annoying voice, everyone knew who it was without even having to guess. All they felt was contempt. What kind of person is this? Don't you have any self-awareness? He has that shifty, sly look on his face.
…………
The gossip at the door was just a minor incident in life. Back home, Sun Zhengguo was lying in bed, lost in thought.
He was thinking about exams, going to university, getting a job, getting married and having children—many things, except for the exams, which were urgent, he had no idea what to do with the rest.
He lay in bed until 5 a.m., figuring his family would be home soon. Suddenly, Sun Zhengguo got excited, went into the kitchen, took out a piece of pork from his spatial storage, and got to work.
In the evening, after Sun Dajiang and his wife returned home, Lin Wencui saw her son cooking in the kitchen and scolded him.
"You have an exam tomorrow, why are you in the kitchen? Are you planning to become a chef?"
"No way! Mom, it's not as exaggerated as you say. I'm just relaxing before the exam! It's fine, I'll definitely give you a college degree by then, are you satisfied now?"
Sun Zhengguo said with a relaxed expression.
"Alright, alright, Mom's waiting! But you don't need to worry about the rest. Go inside and rest, I'll take care of it."
Sun Zhengguo couldn't go against his mother's wishes and was eventually kicked out of the kitchen.
During dinner, Sun Dajiang sipped his wine and spoke.
"Son, you have an exam tomorrow. Your parents will go with you, just like always."
"No need, Dad. You're both busy with work, you don't need to come with me. It's just an exam, it's not like I've never taken one before."
Sun Zhengguo said, feigning nonchalance.
“This time is different! This concerns your entire life! Besides, we’ve already taken leave. Just listen to your mother, and you don’t need to say anything more, okay?”
Sun Zhengguo did not refuse his parents' insistence, nodded, and said nothing.
"Okay! Let's eat quickly."
After dinner, Lin Wencui stopped urging her son to study. He was clearly not concentrating on his studies anymore, so she let him have his own freedom.
Sun Zhengguo relaxed now, wearing a vest, carrying slippers, and holding a large palm-leaf fan, he came into the courtyard and listened to everyone bragging and chatting about everyday matters.
They played like that until after 9 o'clock before Sun Zhengguo went home to sleep.
The next morning, after getting up, Sun Zhengguo did not choose to practice martial arts, but instead quietly looked eastward.
At this moment, the sun is slowly rising in the east, and the entire sky is bathed in a magnificent glow.
A brand new day is about to begin.
Sun Zhengguo couldn't help but roar.
"Keep it up, young man!"
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