157, College Examination Results
157, College Examination Results
Time flies very fast when you are busy.
By mid-July, the list of candidates for the college entrance examination was finally posted.
"It's Lu Mingfei who took first place again!"
"Who is this candidate named Lu Mingfei? Does anyone know him?"
"I remember this candidate also won first place in the county exam."
"He ranked third in the last provincial exam."
“…”
The people around who were looking at the list were discussing who was the top scorer in this college entrance examination. After asking around, no one knew the candidate.
Three times, the county exam and this time the academy exam, the same person took first place. And how could such a formidable candidate be unknown to anyone? This made the students around who were watching the list very interested in this candidate named "Lu Mingfei".
On this day, Lu Mingfei, like the previous two times, came out with Zhang Lingxuan and Ye Zhuoran to look at the list.
As soon as they entered the crowd, they heard people around them talking about who "Lu Mingfei" was.
Of course, being Lu Mingfei himself, he certainly wouldn’t raise his hand and shout that he is the one at the top of the list.
However, when he saw his name at the top of the list, he finally put his mind at ease. Lu Mingfei knew he had a good chance of passing the college entrance exam, but he wasn't sure what his ranking would be.
It will only be confirmed after the list is posted.
"bright……"
When Ye Zhuoran grabbed his hand and started calling his name, Lu Mingfei quickly covered Ye Zhuoran's mouth and said, "Don't call my name, be low-key." He could almost foresee how many glances Ye Zhuoran would attract by shouting, and he didn't want to be the first to stand out.
Ye Zhuoran nodded in understanding and pointed at Lu Mingfei's hand that was covering his mouth.
Lu Mingfei then released his hand that was covering Ye Zhuoran's mouth and reminded Ye Zhuoran and Zhang Lingxuan, "Hurry up and see if your names are on the list. After you've checked the list, we'll leave quickly."
Zhang Lingxuan nodded and turned back to look at the list.
Ye Zhuoran also stared at the list, searching from the last sheet. He quickly found his name on it. Learning from his previous experience, he excitedly grabbed Lu Mingfei's hand and said in a low voice, "I got it! I got it!"
"I got in, too. Let's go out first." Zhang Lingxuan also found his name on the list. Knowing that this was not the place to talk, he led Lu Mingfei and Ye Zhuoran out of the crowd.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they came out, they met their senior brother and Feng Muchun, as well as several scholars they didn't know.
Feng Muchun locked onto Lu Mingfei at first sight and shouted loudly, "Brother Lu!"
"..." Lu Mingfei's expression froze, but he quickly adjusted his expression and smiled at Feng Muchun and his senior brother Fu Boming who were calling him.
Zhang Lingxuan knew they wouldn't be able to leave smoothly when he saw Feng Muchun's happy expression. His eyes fell on Feng Muchun's face, and he felt that Feng Muchun had shouted that on purpose.
Ye Zhuoran was simple-minded and thought that Feng Muchun shouted because he was happy to see them.
"Senior Brother, Brother Feng." Knowing that they couldn't leave now, Lu Mingfei could only stop and bowed to Feng Muchun, their senior brother, and a few scholars nearby who he didn't know but were obviously scholars.
Zhang Lingxuan and Ye Zhuoran also bowed to their senior brother, Feng Muchun, and others.
Feng Muchun returned the greeting before loudly introducing Lu Mingfei to his friends: "You probably don't know him, right? This is Brother Lu Mingfei, the top scorer in both our academy exam and our county exam!"
"Oh, so you are the top scorer in this college entrance examination. My apologies."
When these scholars heard that this young man in ordinary clothes, who looked like he came from a poor family, was the top scorer in the college entrance examination, their attitude towards Lu Mingfei immediately changed.
Lu Mingfei kept a fake smile on his face as he dealt with these people, greeting them politely. He also noticed that these people had been indifferent to him just now, but after hearing his name, their attitude suddenly became warmer.
At this time, a scholar in elegant clothes invited Lu Mingfei: "I wonder if I could have the honor of inviting you to a nearby restaurant for a cup of tea?"
"I'm so sorry, I have other things to do today. Maybe next time." But Lu Mingfei wasn't the type to give face to just anyone. Why would he give face to someone he didn't even know? He didn't even know their name.
When Jiang Shihong heard Lu Mingfei's disrespectful rejection of him, the smile on his face disappeared immediately, his face darkened, and he looked at Lu Mingfei with his drooping triangular eyes.
Hearing Lu Mingfei reject Jiang Shihong, his expression suddenly changed. Feng Muchun, who was standing by, quickly stepped forward to smooth things over and introduced Jiang Shihong to Lu Mingfei: "Brother Lu, this is Mr. Jiang Shihong."
As for Jiang Shihong's ranking in the exam, Feng Muchun didn't dare to say it.
Before Lu Mingfei showed up, Jiang Shihong was ranked first among them. But now that Lu Mingfei has arrived, even Jiang Shihong has to fall back.
Lu Mingfei took first place this time, so everyone else's scores were definitely worse than Lu Mingfei's. Jiang Shihong came in tenth on the college entrance exam, with eight candidates between him and Lu Mingfei.
However, seeing Jiang Shihong being humiliated, Feng Muchun felt secretly happy. He had long disliked Jiang Shihong. Was it just because he ranked higher than them in the exam that he was so proud?
"The fact that we meet here today means that we are destined to meet. Why don't we all go to the restaurant over there for a cup of tea and get to know each other. It won't take much of your time." While speaking, Feng Muchun gave Lu Mingfei a wink, asking Lu Mingfei to quickly agree.
Lu Mingfei glanced at their senior brother, and seeing that he was looking at him with an expression as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, he knew what he wanted to say to him.
Seeing that their eldest brother had always taken good care of them over the years, he finally agreed and said "OK."
"Let's go to the restaurant in front together. No matter what we say today, I will treat our Mr. Lu to a drink." Hearing Lu Mingfei's agreement, Feng Muchun became happy all of a sudden. While comforting Jiang Shihong, he invited Lu Mingfei and others to go to the restaurant not far away for tea.
Jiang Shihong was a little unhappy at first, but after being coaxed by Feng Muchun, his expression improved a little.
As he was being supported by the crowd and walked forward, Lu Mingfei looked back and saw Zhang Lingxuan, Ye Zhuoran, and their senior brother walking behind the crowd.
Meeting Lu Mingfei's gaze, Zhang Lingxuan gave Lu Mingfei a look that said, "You keep going forward, we will follow you."
Just like that, a group of people came to a nearby restaurant.
***
At this time, the restaurant was full of people, and everyone was discussing matters related to the college entrance examination.
Lu Mingfei was practically surrounded by others as he walked forward. Feng Muchun pushed him upstairs and into the private room upstairs. He knew there must be some people who were dissatisfied with him. As soon as he sat down, people came to ask for advice.
"Brother Lu was able to get the first place in this college examination, so he must be knowledgeable, right? It just so happens that I have a few questions that I would like to ask Brother Lu." Jiang Shihong looked at Lu Mingfei with his small single-lidded eyes, with a provocative and malicious look in his eyes.
It was obvious that he still felt resentful that Lu Mingfei had not given him any face at all and had directly rejected his invitation.
Before Lu Mingfei showed up, Jiang Shihong was the one being flattered by everyone here. But now that Lu Mingfei, the top scorer in the college entrance examination, has arrived, he's completely stolen his limelight. So how could he possibly like this poor scholar who outshines him?
Lu Mingfei had lived two lives. In his previous life, he had studied for more than ten years. In this life, he had studied for several more years. There was no way he would be afraid of a mere Jiang Shihong. So, facing Jiang Shihong's provocative gaze, he smiled slightly, made a gesture of invitation, and said to Jiang Shihong, "We are all scholars. I don't deserve your advice."
"If Brother Jiang really has any questions, we can learn from each other." He said this not only to Jiang Shihong, but also to everyone present.
They are all scholars, and they may meet each other in the examination hall or in officialdom in the future. Lu Mingfei really doesn't want to make too many enemies.
Jiang Shihong's thoughts turned, and he asked Lu Mingfei a question: "The Master said: 'Govern with virtue.' How do you understand this, Brother Lu?"
Talking directly to him about such a sensitive topic as politics right after arriving? Lu Mingfei looked at Jiang Shihong with a smile, and after a little thought, he knew this man's sinister intentions.
Seeing so many people looking at him, if he didn't answer this question, wouldn't it be telling everyone directly that his knowledge as the top scorer in the college examination was very poor?
It's just that he was embarrassed to say some things at this time. If his knowledge as the top scorer in the college examination is not good, then those of you who did not do as well as me are even worse. So in order not to offend anyone, he still didn't say some things.
After a pause, Lu Mingfei nodded, glanced around at everyone present, and after taking in the expressions on everyone's faces, he looked at Jiang Shihong and said, "Governing with virtue, this sentence comes from the "Governing Chapter" in "The Analects of Confucius". Confucius said: "Governing with virtue is like the North Star staying in its place, and all the stars publicize it." "Author's gossip: Thank you Bole 9492239 (9492239) for your support, muah! To know more exciting content, please leave me a message on Liancheng Reading
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