At the entrance of Chongde High School, reporters swarmed in. Under the flashing lights, Zi Xi and Jiang Yanli were stopped before they could even enter the school.
A red banner was hung at the school gate, which read, "Warm congratulations to our students Jiang Yanli and Bai Zixi for winning the provincial top scores in science and arts respectively."
Reporters had already set up their cameras and microphones, and the smiles on the school leaders' faces were brighter than the summer sun.
Amidst thunderous applause, Jiang Yanli stood lazily beside Zi Xi, his fingertips lightly brushing through the strands of hair behind her back, basking in the adulation of the crowd.
"Congratulations."
Zi Xi looked straight ahead, her voice so soft that only Jiang Yanli beside her could hear it.
Jiang Yanli's lips curled up. Now, anyone who has access to the internet will know that Zi Xi is his, and he is Zi Xi's!
The black earring on the science student's ear cartilage and his unruly gaze created a strange contrast with the cool and self-possessed demeanor of the arts student beside him, yet the way their fingers were clasped together was inexplicably harmonious.
Are the two top scorers a couple? Which university will they be attending together?
The female reporter asked the question first.
Just as Zi Xi was about to speak, Jiang Yanli smiled and said into the microphone, "Yes, we are a couple, and we will go to Q University together."
This answer caused an uproar. Given Jiang Yanli's competition results, everyone thought he would choose Peking University, which is famous for its science and engineering programs.
"Are you sure, Jiang? The head of the Physics Department at B University came to the school yesterday... Q University isn't too far from B University, so we can't let personal feelings distract us from our future development."
The Minister of Education couldn't help but confirm it.
"It's not entirely because of my girlfriend; the main reason is that the newly established Interdisciplinary School of Artificial Intelligence at Q University is more suitable for me."
Jiang Yanli answered seriously and turned to look at Zixi.
As soon as he finished speaking, countless cameras immediately turned to Zi Xi.
She pursed her lips and nodded: "Yes, I chose the School of Economics and Management at Q University."
An even more heated discussion erupted from the audience, who argued that economics and management were clearly B University's flagship programs.
What a handsome and beautiful couple with high IQs; their future is bright.
Having received the answers to their questions, the two finally entered the campus and walked side by side on the tree-lined path.
The shadows of the paulownia leaves were dappled on the ground. Jiang Yanli deliberately stepped on Zi Xi's shadow, like a child who hadn't grown up.
"You really chose Q University because of its new major?"
Zi Xi suddenly turned to look at Jiang Yanli.
"Yeah, it's a new major on a new campus, and the dorms are new too, with private bathrooms... Well, actually it's because they allow freshmen to go into the lab."
Jiang Yanli kicked away a small pebble, and seeing Zi Xi raise an eyebrow, he added with a smile.
"Didn't B University also promise you that you could enter the lab, and aren't their lab conditions better?"
Zi Xi stopped in her tracks. Although she was certain that he would inherit the Jiang Group in the future, she thought the male lead would go to B University. She didn't expect him to choose Q University, which was the university she wanted to go to.
She didn't want the male protagonist to make such an easy choice about his future.
Jiang Yanli turned to face her, the summer breeze ruffling his hair.
"Then why did you choose Q University? Wasn't I the one who chose Q University first?"
He was half a head taller than Zi Xi, so he had to look down slightly to see her eyes.
"The School of Economics and Management has a more comprehensive international exchange program."
"Isn't B University's faculty better than Q University's?"
Jiang Yanli mimicked her tone and asked back.
The two looked at each other for a moment, then simultaneously looked away.
The cicadas' chirping suddenly became deafening, drowning out the sound of our racing heartbeats.
“Jiang Yanli, you know I wanted to go to Q University, so I chose that place, but I don’t need you to change your life plans for me.”
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