The school gate soon opened and the school broadcast announced that candidates should enter the venue to prepare for the examination.
The surroundings became even noisier.
Parents seized the last moment to urge and encourage their children.
"Son, what's the first thing you do when you get your exam paper?"
"Check the paper, write my exam number and name. How many times have you told me? Don't worry!"
"Daughter, go for it! Just perform to your usual standard. Mom believes in you."
"Mhm mhm."
"Don't be careless, make sure you get the points you should."
"Got it, got it."
...
Accompanied by similar conversations, candidates streamed into the school campus.
Qin Tian handed his mobile phone to his mother for safekeeping, and then prepared to enter with Zhang Peng.
"Study hard, good luck!"
Tang Xiuxia clenched her fist, her smile bright as she cheered for her son.
"Don't worry!"
Qin Tian smiled, pointed at the phone she was holding, and reminded her, "Don't sneak a look!"
"Who cares to look? Just focus on your exam, don't worry about other things."
Tang Xiuxia rolled her eyes with a look of disdain.
"Heh heh... Brother Tian, let's go."
Zhang Peng put his arm around Qin Tian's shoulder, and they walked into the campus together.
After taking a couple of steps, the guy suddenly turned his head to look at Tang Xiuxia, grinned, and said, "Auntie, I think you can still take a look. It's your son's phone, is that considered peeking?"
Qin Tian looked at him in astonishment, turned sideways, and kicked out.
Zhang Peng, who was prepared, dodged the kick with a cheeky grin and bolted into the campus.
"If you have the guts, stop running!"
Qin Tian shouted.
"Hahaha... I'm outta here."
Zhang Peng laughed triumphantly and ran even faster.
Qin Tian, too lazy to deal with the scoundrel, turned to look at his mother.
"I won't sneak a look! Really!"
Tang Xiuxia frowned, feigning an impatient expression.
Qin Tian pouted, half-believing, and decided not to bother.
If she wanted to look, she could. Anyway, there was nothing he needed to hide.
Watching the two enter the campus, Tang Xiuxia and Zhang Peng's father exchanged glances, both feeling amused.
"I hope these two boys' friendship lasts forever."
Tang Xiuxia said with a light smile.
"Indeed."
Father Zhang nodded with a smile, "My wife and I are very grateful to young Qin. Not only has Zhang Peng made great progress in his studies recently, but he has also become much more sensible. His mother and I had almost given up on him, but we didn't expect this rascal to still have a chance to get into an undergraduate program. It's all thanks to young Qin!"
"It's the result of Zhang Peng's own hard work. Our Little Tian just lent a hand, and it's what friends should do."
Tang Xiuxia smiled modestly.
Just as Father Zhang was about to say more, he was suddenly interrupted.
"Qin Tian's mother?"
The two looked in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged man walking over, introducing himself with a smile.
The man was Cui Ying's father, whom Qin Tian had met in the classroom a few days ago.
After getting acquainted, Father Cui naturally expressed his heartfelt thanks.
Then, parents of students from Class 10 who were assigned to this examination venue also gathered around.
"Qin Tian's mother, your son's reputation precedes him. He's truly amazing!"
"I often hear our daughter mention Qin Tian. Qin Tian's mother, can you share your parenting experience with us?"
"Yes, yes! My brat used to be such a headache. His grades were mediocre, but thanks to your Qin Tian, he's been studying diligently for the past two months."
"Qin Tian's mother, with your Qin Tian's grades, if nothing unexpected happens, he's a shoo-in for Tsinghua or Peking University. He might even be the top scorer! We're so envious!"
"I heard from my child that your Qin Tian was deliberately hiding his strength before, only revealing it in the second mock exam with a stunning performance."
“……”
The parents chimed in one after another, showering praise.
Tang Xiuxia, who was being doted upon, wore a brilliant smile. After raising her son for over a decade, she had never experienced such glory.
"Oh, I don't have any special parenting experience. He's just a rather sensible child."
"No, no, don't say that. I dare not even think about being the top scorer. He'll get whatever grades he gets, as long as he can get into a good university."
"Alas, I don't know what that rascal was thinking, tricking me for so many years. Honestly, when his mock exam results came out, I was also taken aback."
Tang Xiuxia chatted and laughed with the parents, her eyes beaming and her face flushed with pride.
It was a good thing she didn't let that rascal come alone today. It was the right decision!
...
...
Qin Tian, who had taken his seat in the examination hall, was unaware that his mother was beaming with joy and had no time to sneak a look at any chat logs.
He scanned the surroundings.
There was no one he recognized in the entire classroom, but some familiar faces should belong to students from the same school.
As he observed the other candidates, many people in the classroom were also looking at him.
Especially those sitting near him, in front, behind, and to the sides. Some were even students from his own school, and their eyes showed excitement.
This was the academic god who had achieved near-perfect scores in two mock exams!
If they could catch a glimpse of his answer sheet during the exam, it would be a huge gain.
Just then, Qin Tian felt a tap on his shoulder.
He turned his head in confusion and looked at the boy sitting behind him.
"Big shot, hello. I'm from Class Seven. If there's a chance later, can you help me out?"
The boy asked with a fawning smile.
Qin Tian understood him naturally, nodded with a smile, and said, "I don't hide anything. If you can see it, then look!"
After all, at most, he could only copy some multiple-choice questions. As long as it didn't affect him, he didn't mind doing a good deed.
"Pak!"
The boy clasped his hands together tightly and said with gratitude, "Thank you, big shot!"
Saying that, the boy picked up a bottle of cola he had bought and offered it to him.
"Here, have some cola. I just bought it and haven't taken a sip. It's still cold."
"No, thank you. I have water."
Qin Tian chuckled and politely declined, thinking that this guy had a similar personality to Zhang Peng, someone who knew how to be considerate.
After that, they chatted casually.
The boy's name was Xue Qian. He was the type who disliked studying and was always at the bottom of the class.
According to him, he had already prepared to attend a "shut-in" university. He never expected to be so lucky to encounter a big shot like Qin Tian.
"By the way, after the exam, I have to ask my old man to take me back to my hometown to pay respects to our ancestors."
Xue Qian said with a serious expression.
Qin Tian was speechless with laughter.
At this moment, they saw the invigilating teacher walking towards the classroom from the corridor.
"Big shot, please!"
Xue Qian lowered his voice and said one last time.
Qin Tian nodded and said no more, turning back and ceasing his conversation with him.