Someone else said, "There are so many people who failed the exam, and you're not the only one. If everyone cried like you, wouldn't our whole city be filled with mourning? It's really frustrating to think about it. Try to be more open-minded! The college entrance exam will happen every year, and you can take it again next year."
"If you're not as skilled as others, just admit defeat! If you want to cry, choose a place to cry. Don't disturb others who are watching the list here. If you know you're watching the list, those who don't will think someone has died here."
One of them said, "Are you trying to persuade people? I hear you're gloating over someone else's misfortune."
When the girl's friends heard these people talking, some of them were genuinely trying to comfort her, while others were pretending to do so.
She said angrily, "You, stop talking nonsense. Do you have any sympathy? My sister isn't as fragile as you say. Nor is her academic performance bad as you say. She's the top student in our entire grade! She consistently takes first place in every exam, big or small. There's no way she didn't pass this time."
As she spoke, she bent down to pull the girl who was squatting on the ground and crying, saying, "Pepe, get up. Believe me, something must have gone wrong. Come on, I'll go with you to the training office to ask the teacher and find out what went wrong."
I saw that the candidate called Pepe was crying and sobbing uncontrollably.
She sobbed and spoke intermittently: "What's the point of going to the teachers? They are not the examiners. They can't solve the problem!"
As she spoke, tears kept rolling down her pale cheeks. Some of the people present felt sorry for her, some felt sorry for her, and some stood up for her.
One of the onlookers asked, "Miss, think carefully, did you forget to write your name during the exam?"
The candidate cried and said, "That's impossible. I checked it carefully before handing it in."
Others said, "The most likely possibility is that your name was missed when the list was copied."
Someone else echoed, "Yeah! Stop crying, girl. Go ask the school. Maybe they can find a solution."
The eldest sister-in-law stepped forward and said, "Let's go! We'll all go with you to ask."
Just as everyone was talking, suddenly, a deafening sound of gongs and drums came from far away. People were attracted by the sudden noise and looked in the direction of the sound.
The teacher in charge of posting the notice board was walking briskly and eagerly toward the bulletin board, holding a bright red piece of paper. His face was beaming with joy. The red paper shone brightly in the sunlight, as if foreshadowing some great news.
When the teacher walked over to the bulletin board, she immediately spotted Dai Peipei, squatting on the ground and sobbing softly. Her frail body was trembling slightly, and her tears were rolling down her cheeks like pearls from a broken string, making her look particularly pitiful.
Seeing this, the teacher couldn't help but show a hint of curiosity on his face. He quickly walked forward and asked softly, "Dai Peipei, why are you hiding here crying alone? Have you already known that you have become the top scorer in our province?"
When Dai Peipei heard this, he twitched and said, "Teacher, don't be ridiculous. My name isn't even on the list, so how can I be the top scorer?"
The teacher raised the good news in his hand and said, "Here it is, come and see for yourself!"
After that, the teacher posted the good news on the bulletin board.
The one called Dai Pepe burst into laughter.
When they heard this shocking news, they were completely stunned as if they were struck by a sudden lightning.
After a long moment, everyone regained consciousness, as if waking from a dream. The initial shock on their faces gradually gave way to joy, their excitement evident. Then, as if drawn by an invisible force, everyone hurried toward the candidate named Dai Peipei.
"Congratulations, Dai Peipei! That's amazing!"
"Dai Peipei, you are the pride of our city."
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Zeng Cheng saw this scene, and suddenly an idea flashed through his mind. He quickly moved his legs and rushed forward like a gust of wind. He came to the teacher and asked impatiently, "Teacher, now that the name of the provincial champion has been revealed, are there any other surprises for us?"
Zeng Cheng's sudden question was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, instantly shattering the previously silent atmosphere. Everyone cast inquiring glances at him.
The teacher who posted the list was slightly startled, wondering inwardly, "How on earth did this person know that we still have a big move that hasn't been announced yet?"
His eyes involuntarily fell on Zeng Cheng, and he began to carefully examine him. Based on his many years of experience working with students, this young man didn't look like a candidate at all!
After a moment, the teacher's lips curled up slightly, revealing an intrigued smile. He asked, "Hey! Did you get some inside information? I'm really curious. Are you looking into this for yourself, or are you being asked to do so by someone else? I'll keep this a secret for now. You'll find out what you need to know."
Zeng Cheng was not satisfied with his answer and said, "Teacher, stop keeping us in suspense. We've been waiting here for so long. At least share some inside information."
The teacher smiled slightly, with a hint of mystery in his eyes, and slowly said: "The test results in our province this year are quite outstanding! Moreover, there is a big surprise waiting for everyone, and it will be revealed soon." After saying this, the teacher turned and left.
When Zeng Cheng heard this, he couldn't help but ponder it. He wondered what the other person meant by this. Could it be that Xiaomei's remarkable achievements were hidden in these seemingly ordinary words? With this thought, he quickly turned around, his eyes landing on Wang Xiaolan, who stood there in a daze not far away.
He looked at his younger sister's distraught appearance, and an indescribable sadness instantly surged into Zeng Cheng's heart like a tide.
Without the slightest hesitation, he sprinted over. When he reached Wang Xiaolan, he gently extended his hand and placed it on her shoulder, saying softly, "Little sister, don't be too sad! Didn't the teacher just say there are surprises waiting for us? Who knows, you might just be the shining star of this surprise! So, hold back your tears for now, and let's look forward to what happens next."
At this moment, another sound of gongs and drums came from inside the school.
Zeng Cheng was startled when he heard the deafening sound of gongs and drums. As if an invisible force was pulling him, he ran towards the direction of the sound without hesitation.
After a while, he saw a surprising scene: the vice principal was leading a group of people slowly out of the school office with a smile on his face.
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