According to the county regulations, there are four county examinations, one held every other day, and the results will be announced three days after the last examination.
The one-day gap is so the examiners can conduct a preliminary screening of the papers. Candidates with illegible handwriting, numerous errors, or incoherent essays will be disqualified from the next round.
The first day of the county examination is called the main session, which is also the most important and difficult one.
However, Jing Li didn't feel any difficulty from Qin Zhao at all.
As for Chen Yan'an, he seldom came to the pharmacy since the county examination began, and no one knew how he performed in the exam.
"Are you worried about him?" Qin Zhao asked.
"I'm a little worried..." Jing Li took a bite of the pastry and chewed it carefully, his right cheek puffing slightly. "I haven't had much chance to talk to him outside the exam room these days. I don't know if he did well in the exam. His mother has high hopes for him. If he fails again this time, will he be upset?"
Qin Zhao said, "He's already taken the exam three times, and he hasn't been disqualified in any of them, which proves he must have done well. Don't worry, even though he's not a scholar, I taught him after all. A simple county exam won't be a problem for him."
"A small county exam..." Jing Li was silent.
Over the past few days, he finally understood that the reason Qin Zhao acted so calm was not because he had a good attitude, but because he really did not take the county exam seriously.
Maybe this is what it feels like for a max-level player to slaughter a novice village.
"Tomorrow is the final exam. Just ask him afterward. Compared to all this..." Qin Zhao raised his head from his book and looked at Jing Li helplessly, "I'm more worried about you."
Jing Li blinked, took another bite of the cake, and asked, "Why are you worried about me?"
Qin Zhao: "..."
His eyes moved to the several empty plates next to Jing Li. If he remembered correctly, the little guy had eaten three plates of snacks, two bags of preserved fruits, and a sesame cake in the whole afternoon.
Although Jing Li's appetite will recover as the weather warms up, isn't this recovery too good?
Qin Zhao was silent for a moment and shook his head: "Nothing, just eat less, it's almost time for dinner."
"I know..."
Jing Li agreed lightly, and took the opportunity when Qin Zhao lowered his head to take another piece of dessert from the plate.
Qin Zhao, who saw everything clearly: "..."
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The fourth session of the county examination ended in a flash, and Jing Li waited outside the examination room as usual.
At the beginning of the afternoon, the main gate of the examination hall opened and the officials placed cards.
By the final day, the original number of hundreds of examinees had dwindled to just a few dozen. However, the number of people who submitted their papers early today was significantly higher than in previous days.
The reason was simple. First, the final exam wasn't difficult and didn't require much time. Second, by the time we got to this point, the chances of being eliminated were slim.
County examinations usually have the most people eliminated on the first day, and the number of people eliminated decreases as time goes on.
If you can make it to the last round, at least 80% of you will pass the exam.
Everyone knows this rule and is no longer as nervous as in the previous few games, so their efficiency in answering questions will be much higher.
Jing Li looked around in the crowd and soon saw the familiar figure walking at the back of the group.
The expression on his face changed from anxious to happy. He was about to run over when he suddenly felt a slight pain in his stomach.
The pain was not severe, like being gently hit by a small hammer. It only hurt for a moment and then quickly returned to normal.
Jing Li rubbed his abdomen, feeling a little puzzled.
Did you eat something bad today?
...This isn't the stomach, is it?
Could it be that I got a stitch in the side from standing here for too long?
Today was the last session of the county examination. Jing Li had been fidgeting since lunch, so he simply arrived outside the examination room an hour early.
One hour is two hours. Jing Li didn't feel it when he was waiting, but now he felt that his legs were a little sore from standing.
Jing Li was delayed for a moment, and Qin Zhao had already walked up to him: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
He was too familiar with Jing Li and could keenly sense any slight change in the other party.
Jing Li didn't want to let such a small matter ruin his good mood after the county exam today. Besides, his stomach only hurt for a moment, and now he didn't feel uncomfortable at all.
"Nothing." He shook his head, then thought of something and added quietly, "...my legs are just sore from waiting."
Qin Zhao: "..."
They had been together for so long, how could Qin Zhao not see what his little fish was up to again? He couldn't help laughing: "I told you long ago, just wait at home."
Jing Li didn't answer, but stared at the floor tile at his feet in silence.
Qin Zhao couldn't do anything about him. He sighed silently and turned around: "Come up, I'll carry you back."
Jing Li happily climbed onto Qin Zhao's back.
"Grandpa Xue said we're not eating at home today. Let's go to a restaurant."
Qin Zhao: "Okay."
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