Faced with such a chaotic and noisy scene, Wang Xiaolan and her brother were at a loss. They tried to explain, but the noise from the people around them was so loud that they couldn't hear what they were saying. The situation became increasingly out of control, eventually alerting the police station.
Several policemen quickly arrived at the scene and with great effort they were able to control the situation and disperse the crowd.
Afterwards, they personally escorted Wang Xiaolan and her brother and sister back home safely. Along the way, Wang Xiaolan and Zeng Cheng were both frightened, recalling the thrilling scene just now, and still felt like they had just dreamed.
Wang Xiaolan's test scores were the highest in the country, which was a big deal. News reporters rushed to interview her like bees to nectar. The National Security Bureau compound was bustling with activity, a constant stream of people coming and going.
In order to receive the visitors, the family was extremely busy, as if they were running on the wind and could not stop for a moment.
The busiest among them were Zeng Qiang and his son Zeng Cheng. In order to properly receive these visitors, they even asked for two full days of leave from their work unit so that they could stay at home and deal with the influx of reporters and colleagues from the admissions office.
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A military academy.
The Department of Minority Languages is holding its graduation ceremony.
The last item of the meeting was the announcement of the list of outstanding students. The first person the principal called was Zhao Lihan, and the second was Tan Xiaoling from the field hospital. The two stood on the stage, and the principal personally awarded them certificates.
The people in the audience were talking in low voices.
"What a perfect match!"
Wei Fangfang heard the discussions of her comrades around her and sighed inwardly, "What a pity! How could such an outstanding person get married so early? Poor Xiaoling! She finally found her prince charming, but he's already taken."
Wei Fangfang naturally remembered that when she went to find Zhao Lihan's roommate, Huang Yong, to inquire about Zhao Lihan's situation last night, she got shocking news that Zhao Lihan had already married in the countryside and had two children.
When she heard this unbelievable news, her mood instantly plummeted to the bottom, as if the whole world had become gloomy and dim. After much hesitation, she finally decided to tell the news to her good friend Tan Ling.
When Tan Ling heard this, the expression on her face froze instantly, her mouth slightly opened, revealing a look of extreme shock.
She never imagined that the man she secretly loved was actually a married man! She was deeply shocked. That night was destined to be a sleepless night for Tan Ling. She sat at her desk, her eyes fixed on the slightly worn notebook in front of her.
The notebook records every detail of her feelings for Zhao Lihan. Those unspoken words in her heart have now become an unattainable luxury.
She slowly flipped through her notebook, page after page, her fingers gently caressing the handwriting, as if she could sense the state of mind she had when she wrote those words. However, all these beautiful aspirations and expectations, like fragile flowers, were ruthlessly strangled in their cradle by the sudden news, never to bloom again...
Wei Fangfang saw how sad Tan Ling was, but she was unable to comfort her and could only stay with her silently until dawn.
Just when she was still immersed in her memories, the female student sitting next to Wei Fangfang gently pushed her. Only then did she turn around as if awakened from a dream and look at the student.
She leaned slightly to the side and whispered in Wei Fangfang's ear. She covered her mouth with her hand, lowered her voice, and said cautiously, "Hey, look at those two people standing on the stage. They're so handsome and pretty, they're such a perfect match! Aren't you Xiaoling's good friend? Why don't you try to bring them together?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Fangfang was stunned for a moment, then a look of doubt crossed her face. She also lowered her voice and quietly retorted, "Of course I'd like to think so! But with my current limited skills and abilities, I really don't know where to start. How about this, since you've said so, why don't you bring them together?" After saying this, Wei Fangfang winked at the other person, her eyes filled with anticipation and encouragement.
The female student next to her shuddered when she thought of Zhao Lihan's usual serious and handsome face. She quickly waved her hands and said, "I'm sorry, I spoke too much."
Wei Fangfang raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and said with a forced smile: "You are sensible."
At this time, the audience burst into warm applause.
The students in the audience shouted, "Zhao Lihan, Tan Xiaoling, please give your acceptance speeches."
The host handed the microphone to Zhao Lihan.
Zhao Lihan simply said into the microphone: "Thank you everyone. I can receive this honor today. First of all, I want to thank the teachers at school for their careful teaching. Secondly, I want to thank my wife. Every progress I make is inseparable from her encouragement."
After that, he handed the microphone to Tan Xiaoling and said, "Now it's our outstanding student, Comrade Tan Xiaoling, who will give a few words to everyone."
As soon as he said this, the audience exploded.
"Why, he's married."
"What about Tan Xiaoling?"
"It's such a pity that our Tan Xiaoling likes Comrade Zhao so much."
"Zhao Lihan, why are you getting married so early? What about our most beautiful girl in the army?"
Wei Fangfang angrily said, "What nonsense are you talking about! This is not true at all. You are fabricating facts. Be careful or I will report you to the leadership."
Another student, named Zhang, with a hint of dissatisfaction and disdain on her face, shouted, "Wei Fangfang, those of us who are able to study in this class have been selected through layers of screening and the best of the best! Every one of us has his or her own strengths, and no one is stupid! Take this matter, for example. If even those of us who have been strictly selected can't see the clues, then what qualifications do we have to sit here and study? Could it be that all of us combined can't see as clearly as an inexperienced layman? I don't think so!"
Someone echoed, "Comrade Zhang is right. The people have sharp eyes. Only you have fermented black beans stuck in your eyes, so you can't see it!"
"It's not that she has fermented black beans in her eyes, but she sees it more clearly than anyone else, she just doesn't say it."
Wei Fangfang said angrily, "Are you comrades in the same trench? If so, please shut up!"
At this moment, everyone stopped talking.
At this moment, a clear voice rang out from the stage, instantly capturing the attention of everyone in the room. Everyone looked up at the stage...
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