Chapter 50 Variables
When Zhou Chong, Cheng Rui, and Jiang Shengming left the classroom together, evening self-study had already been going on for quite some time.
When the first evening self-study session ended, the three of them hadn't returned yet. Sun Qianyu got a little impatient and ran to Jiang Wan's side to ask what was going on.
"Why do you think Lao Fan called them over?" Sun Qianyu, propping her head up with her hands, sat in Zhou Chong's seat and turned to look at Jiang Wan. "Why haven't they come back yet?"
Jiang Wan stretched, glanced at the classroom door, then looked away and winked at Sun Qianyu, "Don't worry, it's a good thing."
Just now, when she was in Lao Fan's office, she looked at the overall ranking table. Zhou Chong, Cheng Rui, and Jiang Shengming were the top three in the grade in this mock exam, and also the top three in the grade in the overall ranking.
If she wasn't mistaken, the reason Lao Fan called the three of them over was probably to discuss the independent admissions recommendations from Tsinghua University and Peking University.
After all, getting a school recommendation involves filling out an application form, preparing application materials, having the school review and stamp the application, and the principal writing a letter of recommendation, among other things. There's a lot to do.
She experienced it all in her past life, so she knows it inside and out.
Old Fan was probably explaining the procedures and precautions to them one by one.
It will naturally take a lot of time.
"Good news?" Sun Qianyu rested her chin on her hand and rolled her eyes. "What good news is it that we've been talking about it for so long?"
Jiang Wan thought for a moment and didn't tell Sun Qianyu directly, since it was also her guess, although it was probably true.
"Speaking of which, do you want to apply to a university in Beijing?" she casually changed the subject.
In her previous life, Sun Qianyu went to university in Beijing with her. She went to Peking University, and Sun Qianyu went to Renmin University. The two schools were not far apart.
During her four years of university, she and Sun Qianyu often went out together, and their friendship never faded.
However, Sun Qianyu and Jiang Shengming's long-distance relationship did not last.
But now, things have changed.
Because she failed her mock exam, her overall ranking in the grade dropped, and Jiang Shengming took her place.
Zhou Chong and Cheng Rui both passed Tsinghua University's self-enrollment in their previous lives, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, they should do the same in this life.
Therefore, the Peking University recommendation spot that she took in her previous life should fall into Jiang Shengming's hands.
Although she doesn't remember Jiang Shengming's college entrance exam scores from her previous life, as long as she can pass the independent enrollment exam, she can get at least 20 extra points on the college entrance exam.
Based on Jiang Shengming's previous level of achievement in getting into Jiaotong University, adding 20 points would be enough.
"Yes, I do." Sun Qianyu smiled and took Jiang Wan's arm. "You'll definitely go to Beijing, right? Tsinghua University or Peking University?"
"Yes, I want to apply to Tsinghua University."
Jiang Wan smiled and was about to talk to her about Jiang Shengming's situation when she suddenly noticed Chen Yuewei passing by behind Sun Qianyu. She stopped talking for the time being and wanted to wait until Chen Yuewei left before continuing.
After all, it's best to avoid letting others overhear the private conversations between sisters.
But for some reason, Chen Yuewei paused slightly as she passed by them and glanced at Jiang Wan for no apparent reason.
That glance wasn't exactly probing or scrutinizing; it seemed more like a mocking look.
Jiang Wan was confused, but hoped that she was just overthinking it.
After all, Chen Yuewei only glanced at her briefly before quickly looking away and walking back to her seat, tossing her ponytail.
“Yes, you’re a promising candidate for Tsinghua University.” Sun Qianyu lowered her eyes and shrugged. “Unlike me, where I can get into is up to fate.”
Jiang Wan snapped out of her daze and patted Sun Qianyu on the shoulder. "You'll do very well on the exam. Besides, you did pretty well on the mock exam this time, didn't you?"
She was telling the truth. Sun Qianyu later performed exceptionally well in the college entrance examination and was admitted to Renmin University with her raw score, which made Sun Qianyu's parents extremely happy.
Moreover, Sun Qianyu did well in this mock exam, scoring only two points less than Jiang Wan and ranking 12th in the class, a improvement of several places compared to her last monthly exam.
It seems that being classmates with Jiang Shengming has had a significant effect.
Upon hearing Jiang Wan mention the mock exam, Sun Qianyu looked up, staring intently at the smile on her face, then leaned over and hugged her. "I know you didn't perform well this time. Don't worry too much. Adjust your mindset and you'll do better next time."
Jiang Wan was suddenly stunned, realizing that Sun Qianyu was comforting her, and slapped Sun Qianyu's arm hard, "Hey, what are you doing, being so mushy?"
"Ouch." Sun Qianyu cried out, forced to release her arms. "Isn't it better to comfort you? Otherwise, what am I supposed to say? That you, Jiang Wan, the dignified academic princess, have actually fallen to the same level as me? Do you want to hear that?"
Sun Qianyu's strange and annoying tone was so irritating that Jiang Wan burst out laughing.
"I don't like hearing that, but I don't need your comfort." Jiang Wan snorted and raised her head slightly. "Of course I know it's just one setback. I'll definitely do better next time."
Sun Qianyu looked at her and couldn't help but laugh. She then leaned down and hugged her, saying, "This is our little princess Wanwan."
"Hey, alright, alright, stop clinging to me." Jiang Wan laughed and pushed her arm away. "If you're so capable, go hug Jiang Shengming."
Sun Qianyu pouted, then sniffed, and stubbornly said, "That's because Jiang Shengming isn't here."
Jiang Wan laughed out loud, quite unkindly, "It's not like you would hug him if Jiang Shengming were here."
"Jiang Wan!" Sun Qianyu frowned fiercely and lunged forward as if to hit her.
"Alright, alright, I'm not kidding anymore." Jiang Wan suppressed a laugh and pushed Sun Qianyu back into her chair. "Seriously, have you talked to Jiang Shengming about going to university?"
“What’s there to talk about?” Sun Qianyu shrugged, her arrogance from before halved. “Of course, it would be best to go wherever you can get into university. However, he did mention before that he only needs to perform consistently to get into Jiaotong University.”
As she spoke, she even sighed dramatically, "It's so hard to choose between my best friend and my boyfriend. One is in the south, the other in the north. Which city should I apply to?"
Jiang Wan glanced at her and said, "Don't even try."
"Alright." Sun Qianyu smiled, then put on a serious expression. "What other choice do I have? Anyway, I can't get into Tsinghua University or Shanghai Jiao Tong University. I'll just go wherever I can get into. But there should be more options for universities in Beijing."
Jiang Wan looked at her, her lips curving slightly, her eyes crinkling into a smile. "Don't worry, you'll do very well on your college entrance exam, and you'll be able to live in the same city as Jiang Shengming."
Her tone was so sincere that Sun Qianyu almost believed her.
But Sun Qianyu was still self-aware enough to accept such a beautiful wish as just that – a wish.
"Thank you for your kind words." Sun Qianyu smiled.
Jiang Wan smiled and said, "My mouth is blessed, you know."
The two girls burst into laughter again.
Amidst the laughter and chatter, several figures appeared outside the classroom door.
Jiang Wan was facing the back door of the classroom and immediately spotted Zhou Chong and Jiang Shengming. She patted Sun Qianyu on the shoulder and said, "Hey, they're back."
Sun Qianyu turned around and immediately stood up from Zhou Chong's seat. "It really is. I'll go back to my seat first."
"Mm." Jiang Wan nodded and looked up at Zhou Chong who was walking towards her.
The boy in sight drew closer and closer.
Jiang Wan could see clearly that Zhou Chong was holding several sheets of paper.
That's a recommendation form from Tsinghua University.
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