This stack of exam papers looks quite old; the paper is slightly yellowed, and the edges are frayed, probably because someone has been looking at them frequently.
However, it does not affect the content.
Similar to the final round of this competition, there are eleven volumes in total, listed sequentially:
Comprehensive Examination Paper for First-Level Members of the Chinese Academic Association (36th Session)
Comprehensive Examination Paper for Second-Level Members of the Chinese Academic Association (36th Session)
Comprehensive Examination Paper for Level 3 Members of the 36th Session of the Chinese Academic Association
...
Comprehensive Examination Paper for the 36th Session of the Tenth-Level Members of the Chinese Academic Association
Comprehensive Examination Paper for the 36th Top Member Assessment of the Chinese Academic Association
And in the name section of every single volume, the name is the same: Qin Sheng.
Dong Jingzhang picked up the last exam paper for the top-level member assessment, and finally couldn't help but look at Qin Sheng. The camera then focused on Qin Sheng as well.
This time, Qin Sheng didn't dodge. Instead, she released Lin Sihe's hand and slowly stood up.
Just as she was about to step forward, the old man pulled her back again. He patted her hand, pointed to the wheelchair beneath him, and gestured for her to push him over.
Although the old man's gaze was dim, it remained as unwavering as ever. Qin Sheng pursed her lips and ultimately stood behind him as he wished.
A smile flickered in the old man's eyes.
The two stopped beside Dong Jingzhang. Lin Sihe reached out and took the scroll that Dong Jingzhang handed over, a look of nostalgia in his eyes.
After a long pause, she slowly began to speak: "These papers are the ones Qin Sheng took for the membership assessment of the Academic Association seven years ago. That year, at the age of ten, she had already passed the association's top membership assessment and was exceptionally awarded the title of honorary president of the association."
Lin Sihe's health was really poor. After struggling to finish speaking such a long passage, he couldn't help but cough violently. Once he finally calmed down, he looked at Duanmu Zicheng: "The 36th class, the same class as Duanmu Zicheng. Zicheng, do you remember me?"
How could I not remember?
Duanmu Zicheng gritted his teeth and remained silent.
He knew very well that if he acknowledged that Qin Sheng had already passed the exam for the association's top member, it would be tantamount to acknowledging her achievement and indirectly admitting that the Duanmu family was targeting and suppressing Qin Sheng.
only……
Even though he knew that the Duanmu family would be severely weakened by this incident, he was still unwilling to be the one to drag the family down with him.
Until a low voice came from behind the seat.
It was the voice of Duanmu Yuan's secretary: "Young Master, the boss wants you to admit it. Afterwards, the Duanmu family will find a way to extricate you from this matter. As long as you are protected, the Duanmu family will have a chance to make a comeback!"
At the same time, another cold voice rang in my ears, carrying a chilling aura.
Duanmu Zicheng trembled, abruptly looked up at Qin Sheng in front of him, and then quickly looked at Lin Sihe.
Poisoning...
It was because of poisoning!
He knew that the president's health had been poor in recent years, and he had also noticed that the president had aged rapidly over the years, but he never thought that it was because of poisoning.
Even more unexpectedly... it was his father who did it!
Duanmu Zicheng always knew that his father was a man who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, but he never expected that his father would be so ruthless as to take lives!
The voices of persuasion and reminders behind him continued to ring out softly, and Duanmu Zicheng finally stood up slowly.
He took the topic that was handed to him, gripped it tightly, and after several seconds, finally spoke: "That's right, Qin Sheng was a member who participated in the membership assessment in the same year as me. We were both ten years old that year."
"The difference is that she passed the exam to become a top-level member in one go, while I only reached level four."
"It was precisely because of this huge gap that I regarded her as my lifelong rival from that time onwards, and vowed to surpass her."
"Even though I've achieved Level 9 membership over the years, I still haven't reached Qin Sheng's level, so I was very happy when I learned that I would be participating in this knowledge competition."
"Seven years later, this is the second time I've shared the stage with her and participated in the same assessment. I thought my chance had finally come, and I could finally realize my wish of more than seven years."
"But when the results of the first round came out, I realized something was wrong. The second, third, fourth and fifth rounds confirmed my suspicions. Qin Sheng was holding back his strength, but I don't know to what extent."
"It wasn't until I saw her five answer sheets with my own eyes that I realized there are some people I can't surpass just by trying hard."
"Driven by feelings of resentment, helplessness, and disappointment, I made the wrong decision."
Duanmu Zicheng paused, looked in the direction of the Duanmu family, and met Duanmu Yuan's incredulous gaze. His throat tightened, but he still continued, "I begged my father to work with the supporters of the Duanmu family in the association to temporarily change the scoring rules, increase the difficulty of the final round, and know some of the questions and answers in advance."
Duanmu Yuan finally couldn't hold back any longer and shouted angrily, "Duanmu Zicheng, do you know what you're saying?!"
Duanmu Zicheng knew perfectly well!
He quickened his pace and continued, "I apologize to Qin Sheng and the public for the mistakes I made. After this incident, I will voluntarily withdraw from the Academic Association and leave with the Duanmu family and all those associated with them, to restore order to the Academic Association!"
Duanmu Yuan... Duanmu Yuan was so angry he was about to vomit blood.
But before he could even think of a way to salvage the situation, he saw Lin Sihe in front of him suddenly cough violently again, even more violently than before.
Until one moment, his eyes widened and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood!
Duanmu Yuan was horrified!
All the members present were equally stunned.
The photographer had originally aimed his lens at Lin Sihe, but when he saw the reddish-black bloodstains on the ground, he sensed something was wrong and quickly moved the camera away.
But it was still too late; some sharp-eyed viewers spotted it and quickly took a screenshot.
The comments section went wild once again.
[Holy crap, the blood is black! Don't blame me for reading too many conspiracy theories in martial arts novels, this is definitely poisoning!]
[They're definitely poisoned!]
[Could it be the Duanmu family again?]
What kind of god-like family is this?!
[You scumbag, why don't you just die!]
Wow! I knew something was off with the old chairman; he even resorted to poison!
It's the 21st century already, stop using the surname Duanmu and act like a normal person!
The focus now should be on the former president. Hopefully, good deeds will be rewarded, and he can pull through!
It definitely will!
I was so heartbroken I burst into tears!
What on earth did the old chairman go through? This is the Duanmu family! Even novels wouldn't dare write something like this!
With Sister Sheng around, the old chairman will definitely be alright!
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