The last exam of June, at 3 p.m. The sun hung high in the sky, like a blazing gold coin, generously pouring down its light and heat.
Outside the Beihuai No. 1 Middle School exam center, the crowd was even denser than it had been that morning. The sense of relief at the end of the morning had long since given way to the solemnity before the afternoon exam, and now there was a brewing sense of restlessness and anticipation, a sense of impending storm.
The anxiety on the parents' faces was made more obvious by the sweat. They were fanning themselves rapidly, soaking one tissue after another.
Countless eyes, with final, heavy expectations, were fixed on the tightly closed green-painted door.
Ning Xiwan was still holding the cat-shaped parasol, and a small spot on the back of her dress was soaked with sweat.
She replaced the thermal bag she was carrying with a new one, which contained re-chilled sour plum soup and mint candy.
Hua Jinyue leaned beside her, her little face was sunburned red, her bun was a little loose, she hugged the rabbit backpack in her arms tighter, her big eyes stared at the examination room door without blinking, her lips moved silently, as if she was praying her last prayer.
Bai Zhiye stood a little ahead, her light blue dress fluttering gently in the hot wind. She folded her hands in front of her, applying slight pressure with her fingertips, revealing her inner tension.
Even Ye Fanshuang's black car was still parked in the same place, with the windows closed, like a silent fortress.
Time seemed to be stretched by the heat and tension, and every second was so sticky that it could hardly flow.
Ning Xiwan could even clearly hear the sound of her heart, beating for the two people inside the door, hitting her ribs heavily and powerfully.
Duan Shuce's seriousness beneath his cynicism, the possible waves hidden beneath Ye Qingliu's icy calmness... countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
"beep--!"
Finally! A final bell, longer and sharper than the one in the morning, rang out, like a heavenly sound and a pardon, suddenly piercing the gloomy air!
it's over!
The college entrance examination is over!
At that moment, it seemed as if time had truly stood still for half a second. Then, a huge, long-suppressed wave of sound erupted like a volcano that had been accumulating for thousands of years!
"ah--!!!"
"The exam is over——!!!"
“Liberated—!!!”
Cheers, screams, cries of joy, parents calling their children's names...all the sounds converged into a surging torrent, instantly breaking all the silence and solemnity!
Countless pairs of arms were raised high, waving and releasing. Nerves that had been tense for far too long finally broke at this moment, transforming into the purest, most passionate outburst!
The heavy door of the examination room was suddenly opened!
Inside the door, it was no longer a solemn corridor, but seemed to have become an exit gushing with the heat of youth!
The first boy rushed out, ecstatically throwing the transparent document bag in his hand high into the air, letting out a wolf-like cry! Then, the second, the third... the candidates poured out like a flood breaking through a dam!
They ran, jumped, hugged, and screamed! Some people excitedly spun in circles, some hugged their friends tightly and shouted and jumped, and some raised their heads to the sky and laughed loudly, but as they laughed, tears flowed uncontrollably.
Others walked in silence, with tiredness and confusion on their faces, as if they had not yet fully recovered from this long battle.
The ecstasy of youth and the complex emotions after the pressure is lifted are fully displayed at this moment, in front of this door.
Ning Xiwan's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and her eyes searched anxiously in the surging crowd.
Hua Jinyue was already jumping up and down excitedly, her face flushed crimson, and she yelled at the top of her lungs, "Brother—!! Brother Duan—!! The exam is over—!!!"
Bai Zhiye also stood on tiptoe, looking anxiously among the crowd.
Suddenly, Ning Xiwan's gaze froze.
At the edge of the crowd, Ye Qingliu appeared. He was still wearing his dark blue short-sleeved school uniform, but his steps were no longer as steady and reserved as they had been in the morning. Instead, they were noticeably brisk.
He was almost the first person to walk out of the core area of the examination room. The frost on his face that had never melted for thousands of years seemed to be melted away by the hottest June sunshine at this moment, revealing a clear and bright smile that he had never had before.
That smile was pure and bright, with the youthful vigor and vitality that is unique to young people, like a snow lotus blooming after the glaciers melt, with amazing appeal.
His gray-blue eyes were surprisingly bright, filled with the ease and confidence after the dust settled, as well as an infinite longing to break free from constraints and face the future.
The sunlight fell on his sweaty forehead, and golden spots of light danced.
He didn't even look for the familiar figure as usual. Instead, he raised his head slightly, squinted his eyes, faced the scorching sun, and took a deep breath.
It was as if I wanted to breathe all this free air full of infinite possibilities into my lungs.
At this moment, Ye Qingliu is no longer the cold and aloof "flower on the mountain" or "rich young master" who carries various labels. He is just an eighteen-year-old boy who has just completed an important milestone in his life and is enjoying the relief and joy.
“Brother——!!!” Hua Jinyue rushed over like a small cannonball, her voice cracking with excitement.
Ye Qingliu lowered his head upon hearing the voice, and the smile on his face deepened, with complete relaxation and pampering.
He opened his arms and steadily caught his flying sister, letting her hang on him like a koala. He chirped in ecstasy, "Brother, brother! The test is over! You're smiling so happily! I knew you were the best!"
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