Chapter 108 He wanted to hug her tightly.
A new day has begun.
The students are used to getting up early, so this was a rare opportunity to stay in bed. However, no one stayed in bed; some exercised, and others read aloud. The academy came alive early in the morning.
Liang Shanhai led the teachers in grading papers all night and was so exhausted that he didn't even want to eat breakfast. He just wanted to go back to bed and sleep for a long time. But when he saw the students looking so energetic, his fatigue seemed to disappear. Instead of going back, he pulled three of the younger teachers to join the students in their exercise.
Young Master Chen then invited Liang Shanhai and several teachers to his residence for drinks that evening: "Consider it an early celebration of the Winter Solstice!"
Liang Shanhai turned to look at Zhao Yunjing: "Yunjing, are you coming to Chen Liangjin's residence for drinks tonight?"
Zhao Yunjing was leading Hu Peiran, He Jiu, and the others in a dance based on the "Compendium of Materia Medica." Despite the cold winter weather, they were all sweating profusely and full of energy. As he danced, he said, "I have important business to attend to, so I'll have to—"
"He's gone, he's gone!" Young Master Chen smiled, his eyes narrowing. "It's alright if he's worried about his family. You can go home first and come back when it's about time. It's not far anyway. Or do you want me to pick you up personally? That's not impossible, unless you..."
Feng Wei chimed in, "Unless you, Zhao Yunjing, get first place in the annual exam! If you do get first place, I, Feng Wei, will personally come to pick you up! Tonight, I'll also volunteer to be your underling and drink for you, how about it?"
Zhao Yun Jing wasn't buying it. If he was determined not to go, then he definitely wouldn't go. He didn't drink, and he would feel uncomfortable being with a bunch of people who did drink, and others would also feel disappointed. Why bother?
Since Zhao Yunjing wasn't going, Liang Shanhai and the other teachers naturally wouldn't join in the fun either. They were teachers, and there was a certain distance between them in terms of status. Teachers had to maintain their dignity, otherwise, if they made a fool of themselves at the dinner table, it would be difficult to convince others in the future.
After lunch, the annual exam results were posted in the main lecture hall. He Jiu, being short, pushed and shoved his way to the very front, leaving Hu Peiran and Tian An speechless with astonishment: "Brother Zhao, is He Jiu some kind of mudfish?"
Zhao Yunjing smiled.
A moment later, He Jiu's voice came from the very back of the crowd: "Zhao Yunjing! Brother Zhao! You are number one! Number one in the annual examination!"
Less than a month after starting school, he achieved first place in the annual exam!
All eyes immediately turned to Zhao Yunjing.
Zhao Yunjing cupped his hands in greeting: "Thank you for your kind offer."
Everyone: ...
I thought he would humbly say "luck, luck," but it turns out he was just being modest?
To admit defeat after winning is even more infuriating than saying you won by luck!
Young Master Chen shouted loudly, "And what about me? What's my number?"
"Thirty-eighth place! Chen Liangjin, the thirty-eighth place!"
We enrolled at the same time, but I stayed at the academy for ten days longer than Zhao Yunjing, and I had also stayed at Shanglin Academy for a month before that. Yet, I am so much behind Zhao Yunjing!
Young Master Chen was displeased and angrily went over to grab Zhao Yunjing: "You can't escape this drinking session tonight! I may not be able to beat you in the test, but I can certainly outdrink you!!"
Zhao Yunjing slapped his hand away: "My family is waiting at the foot of the mountain. I'll take my leave now. See you next year, everyone."
Aside from students from impoverished families in other counties, who doesn't have family members to pick them up? But have you seen anyone as smug as Zhao Yunjing?
He was practically announcing to the world that his sweetheart had come to pick him up!
Young Master Chen was furious and jealous, and grabbed Zhao Yunjing, preventing him from leaving. Zhao Yunjing easily pushed him towards Feng Wei: "Keep an eye on this madman, don't let him bite people everywhere."
"Zhao—"
"Alright, everyone, stop making a scene! Be quiet!"
Liang Shanhai arrived, and he said with a serious expression, "Those who have nothing to do tonight should go to the magistrate's residence. The provincial education commissioner is also coming tonight. He specifically requests to see the top ten students from Shanglin Academy and our academy in the annual examination. Yun Jing, you are the top student in our Huilan Academy's annual examination. Go down the mountain now to arrange things at home, and be at the magistrate's house on time tonight, understand?"
Since the academic official specifically requested to see the top ten students from both academies, Zhao Yunjing, as the top student of Huilan Academy, naturally had no choice but to comply.
He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture: "The students will definitely be there on time."
"Oh, right, everyone put on your academy uniforms! Although our overall performance in the annual exams isn't as good as Shanglin Academy's, we can't afford to lose in terms of spirit! We must be spirited and show the Academic Commissioner our fighting spirit, understand?!"
After giving the students a pep talk, Liang Shanhai went back to prepare, while Zhao Yunjing went back to his room to grab his bundle and rushed down the mountain immediately.
The area below the mountain was packed with people, all there to pick up their students. Every time someone picked up their child, there was cheering and sighing, with everyone craning their necks to look up the mountain, as if they would miss out if they were late.
Zhou Mujiao's family was all dressed in orange dresses today. Such a bright color made them stand out in the crowd. Since they arrived at the foot of the mountain, they have been frequently noticed. Firstly, their family's clothing was too uniform, and the day was gloomy and cold. Seeing their bright clothes made people feel less depressed. Secondly, they were all good-looking.
Especially Zhou Mujiao and Shiba, one is charming and lively and the other is lovely and adorable, they are so cute that they make people happy just looking at them.
Some of them recognized Zhou Mujiao and even came over to ask what style it was.
“This is called matching family outfits. Jiaoyun Clothing Shop has them in stock, but they are usually mother-daughter outfits, mother-son outfits, or family outfits. If you want the whole family to wear them like we do, you have to pre-order.” Zhou Mujiao replied with a smile, “If you pre-order now, you can wear them during the Chinese New Year. The whole family can wear festive clothes, be happy and lively, how wonderful.”
"Yes, yes, I felt happy just looking at you. I'll go check out Jiaoyun Clothing later."
"Choose your favorite colors and styles. If you really can't find a style you like, we also support custom orders. Just give us a picture of the clothes, and we guarantee that you will never wear the same clothes as someone else. You'll be the only ones in the world who have this."
"Being unique is great! I don't like wearing the same clothes as others!"
Zhou Mujiao was speaking fluently: "That's perfect, we'll be launching a personalized service after the New Year—"
"Big brother! Big brother, big brother! Sister Jiaojiao, stop talking! Big brother is coming down!"
Zhou Mujiao looked up and saw the man walking towards her.
Even though we met just a few days ago, and hugged and kissed, it felt like centuries had passed. He seemed to have gotten fairer, thinner, and more mature and handsome.
Zhou Mujiao was inwardly agitated, but when the real person stood before her, she remained calm.
What's the excitement? She's already reserved this man!
Zhao Yunjing greeted his parents in turn, hugged his younger siblings one by one, and finally reached out his hand to Zhou Mujiao: "Ajiao, let's go home."
Zhou Mujiao offered her hand and secretly tickled his palm. Zhao Yunjing didn't show it on his face, but he was incredibly excited inside. If there weren't so many people here, he would have hugged her tightly.
On the way, Zhao Yunjing told Zhou Mujiao about the banquet he was going to that evening at the county magistrate's house, and both Zhao Yunjing and his wife fell silent.
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