Chapter 1 He Hongtao Can't Sleep

He Hongtao couldn't sleep.

He also woke up very early in the morning.

He was a little bit insomniac.

There was anticipation in it, as well as nervousness.

The scores had been released yesterday, and many people knew their scores.

And those who shouldn't have known their scores also knew.

Sun Bai's score was 693.

He didn't do very well this time. Originally, he should have been in the top fifty, or even the top thirty, in the province, but this time, he really underperformed a lot, scoring five or six points less than usual.

Fortunately, he had 10 extra points, so he could choose any major from most schools.

It was just a little pity when making the poster that his raw score didn't pass 700.

Of course, even with the extra points, passing 700 was still just 700.

As for the liberal arts side, Li Wei was really awesome. Not only was she the only one likely to pass the Huaqing-Ji Da line, but she also became the only screened candidate in the top fifty in the province at No. 11 High School, a weak liberal arts school.

He originally thought that only Chen Yuan would enjoy this honor.

Sure enough, those near Yuan are red.

In addition to these two, there were three other students who could basically pass the Youzi line.

Plus Chen Yuan.

That is to say, No. 11 High School had six Youzi this year.

In an ordinary provincial experimental school, this was definitely a very strong record.

In terms of high-end combat power, it was almost on par with foreign schools and No. 2 High School.

Because of this, he was worthy of being sleepless with joy.

But there was an even greater expectation that made him toss and turn.

This practice of screening the top fifty in the province was really exciting, making people feel uneasy...

He didn't know if Chen Yuan had received a call.

But if this kid knew, he would definitely tell him.

No matter what the news is, good or bad, tell me.

I can accept anything.

Yuan, you have to tell us...

However, if it's good news, will he tell me first?

No, what am I thinking? He would definitely notify his parents first about this most important thing, and then tell me...

Even if it's second, he would be very honored.

But what if it's first?

………

Zhang Jianjun sat at his desk, holding a pomelo in his hand, with the phone next to him, feeling quite complicated.

This time, the high-end combat power of No. 4 High School was okay. There were also many students with screened scores. Ke Jiayuan and Shi Yi were both worth looking forward to, but according to the difficulty of this exam, Ke Jiayuan should have been excluded.

And this time, Zhang Jianjun calculated that if the Youzi line was based on the 690 or 689 score range, the number of Youzi in his school and No. 1 High School should be about the same.

If it was slightly higher, that is, 690, then the number of Youzi in the two schools would be the closest - No. 4 High School had only one less than No. 1 High School.

And this was also the best record in so many years.

But the most important thing was obviously the ownership of the top scorer.

Shi Yi had a good chance of competing for the provincial top scorer, as well as the city top scorer.

Currently, the possibility of being the city top scorer was greater.

In the last few joint exams, Chen Yuan and Shi Yi had actually been outscored by Bai Mingze.

It could be said that if based on the performance of the last joint exam, Chen Yuan and Shi Yi had no chance of becoming the provincial top scorer.

Therefore, the current priority should be to compete for the provincial top scorer while ensuring the city top scorer.

As for the national top scorer, that would only be possible after winning the provincial and city top scorer.

Hai Dong was the largest province for competitions, but in terms of college entrance examination education, it was actually not top-notch in the country. It was only because of these few students that it had some competitiveness this year.

But this time, the national paper covered more than half of the country, so it would not be surprising if the national top scorer did not come from Hai Dong.

With so many daydreams, the most important thing was still the city top scorer.

This was the foundation.

At this moment, in Zhang Jianjun's hand was the topmost pomelo on that pomelo tree.

He might give it to Shi Yi with a smile, or give it to Chen Yuan with a serious face.

Alas, it's really hard to get through...

Generally, outstanding students would receive a call this morning.

He really didn't want to take the initiative to ask Shi Yi.

But if Shi Yi took the initiative to say it, then it would be good news.

…………

The phone next to Chen Yuan rang.

After opening his eyes groggily, he glanced at it. The screen showed that it was from Ji Jing.

The admissions office.

Just then, Xia Xinyu also woke up.

She got up with her fair upper body bare, hugged Chen Yuan's arm, raised her head, and looked at him with some daze. Although she was still not fully awake, she also had some rationality: "Yuan, is it the admissions office?"

"Yeah, probably." Chen Yuan said.

"Then why don't you answer it?" Xia Xinyu said.

"I'll brew it for a while." Chen Yuan said.

"Are you thinking about my business?" Xia Xinyu looked at him and asked worriedly.

Xinyu performed very well this time, but she was still at least 20 points away from Huaqing-Ji Da. If Chen Yuan was the top scorer, then it would definitely be easy to say, but if he wasn't the top scorer...

Then it was actually unlikely that he would use this kind of thing to bargain at this time.

"Don't think too much, Yuan. Your business is the most important. You come first." Xia Xinyu earnestly persuaded.

"You are also very important. I want to be with you." Chen Yuan said.

"Then if we can't be together..." Xia Xinyu worried that Chen Yuan would get into a dead end and become extreme.

"We will definitely be together."

At this time, Chen Yuan smiled and suddenly had confidence.

Shi Yi's highest score in normal times did not exceed 730.

As long as his composition reached 58, it would be his highest score.

So, as long as it was 58, he should be able to secure the top scorer.

Believe in Liu Fang, and believe in himself.

With that, Chen Yuan answered the phone.

Then, he put on a confused, sleepy tone, as if he had just been woken up, and said, "Who is it?"

Xia Xinyu: "..."

Such a pretentious boyfriend!

You were clearly very awake just now.

He's quite good at establishing a persona.

"Hello, student Chen Yuan, I'm Zhuang Xin from the admissions office of Huaqing University. I'm the deputy director." The other party introduced himself.

The deputy director of Huaqing is calling me at this hour.

Crap, didn't the director go to dig up Bai Mingze and Shi Yi!

No, there are so many provinces, cities, and autonomous regions in the country. Huaqing's admissions are nationwide. The director and deputy director together are only three at most. How could they all contact the top students in Hai Dong at the first time?

In a place like Hai Dong, it's almost enough to have a deputy director.

So.

"Oh... Hello, Teacher Zhuang, I'm Chen Yuan... What's up?"

Chen Yuan pretended to be gradually waking up, and even yawned in a very restrained manner, trying to speak as seriously as possible.

He's addicted to pretending...

"Chen Yuan, has the Education Department notified you of your score?" Zhuang Xin asked.

"Not yet, Teacher Zhuang." Chen Yuan said.

"Oh, then I'll tell you. Your score is very excellent, it's 742." Zhuang Xin said.

Are you kidding me!

Then the raw score is 732?!

Damn it, I've never scored so high!

That is to say, in such an important exam as the college entrance examination, I, a science student, got a perfect score in composition?

Woohoo, taking off!

This score is so awesome!

This kind of score was achieved by me!

"Do you want to know the specific scores for each subject? We can discuss it in detail offline. I'm in Xia Hai now, only twenty minutes away from you." Zhuang Xin said.

In Xia Hai?

The scores only came out yesterday, and many people were screened. How did he get to Xia Hai directly?

Chen Yuan was a little suspicious.

At this time, Xia Xinyu next to him should have been excited. She tightly grasped his palm and was extremely happy.

Because she also knew that this score was really awesome.

"Then, may I ask, what is my ranking in Xia Hai with this score?" Chen Yuan tentatively asked, "Oh, do you know?"

"It's the first."

The other side answered very straightforwardly.

Then, Xia Xinyu directly pounced on Chen Yuan, hugged him tightly, and was so happy that she was about to make a sharp burst.

But Chen Yuan wanted to negotiate terms at this time, so she didn't dare to speak out.

First!

We are the champions!

In the official game, Chen Yuan finally defeated Shi Yi.

Such a man who was like a mountain, standing in front of him.

In training games, his record against him was more like one to ten.

It could be said that Shi Yi carried every training game.

But in the final battle, he still won.

Awesome!

"Student Chen Yuan, don't you want to ask what your ranking is in the province?" Zhuang Xin said politely, with a smiling tone.

"Oh, then what is it?" Chen Yuan asked with considerable composure.

But in his heart, he was already a little panicked.

No.

Why am I panicking?

It's stable.

I'm also first in the province!

Why?

Otherwise, why would this kid ask me like this?

Oh, I guessed right, you're second.

Isn't this deliberately provoking trouble?

"It's also the first." Zhuang Xin said.

I knew it!

"Yuan, you are--"

Xia Xinyu was already so happy that her eyes were shining. She couldn't help but want to praise him, but Chen Yuan covered her mouth with his mouth, kissed her, and made a shushing gesture.

Don't say anything yet.

Let's talk about something else.

"Oh, is that so? That's great." Chen Yuan said with considerable calmness.

I just like to pretend, so what?

"What do you think your national ranking is?" Zhuang Xin had already started using a teasing tone at this time.

"Heh, that's hard to say."

There are countless heroes in the world, too many to count. The Jingbei girl who was able to score 146 in Chinese, whom Chen Yuan and Shi Yi thought was a legend, might appear again this year.

Hai Dong is just one of the provinces. It's very difficult to be the first in the province and be the first in the country.

Of course, as long as he was in the top three in the country, Chen Yuan would have protected the national glory.

But Chen Yuan felt that he should be in the top two.

"Congratulations, your national ranking is the same as our school's national ranking."

At this time, Zhuang Xin suddenly congratulated with a smiling voice.

Then that's the top two in the country?!

Chen Yuan's first thought was really like this, but then he realized that there are no top two universities in the country.

There are two that are first.

There is no second.

There are at least five that are third.

There are only two C9 schools.

That is to say, I am the national champion!

"..." Xia Xinyu on the side opened her mouth in shock, and her whole body was stunned.

Calm down, calm down.

Chen Yuan's hands were shaking as he covered Xia Xinyu's mouth.

No, this will suffocate Xia Xinyu!

"First? I didn't expect it." Chen Yuan still used a relatively calm tone, continuing to maintain his persona.

As if this national champion didn't mean much to him.

Of course it meant a lot.

But more of it was practical significance.

That is to say, the matter of Yu Zi's school is probably settled!

"It's really amazing. This raw score, placed in the country, is extremely rare in history. Congratulations." Zhuang Xin congratulated again.

"Thank you." Chen Yuan responded politely.

"Then, does student Chen Yuan have time for a meal next?" Zhuang Xin said.

"This..." Chen Yuan hesitated.

Should he hold out for a better price?

After all, prices are always inflated.

"Of course, student Chen Yuan is so excellent that you will definitely receive many calls from admissions offices. After all, going to college is a very important thing, and it is reasonable to consider it carefully." At this time, Zhuang Xin said quite rationally, "I also suggest that you can communicate with several schools."

What does he mean?

Is Huaqing showing off?

"And with this score, you definitely can't avoid Huaqing and Ji Da. I think you can compare these two schools." Zhuang Xin reminded, "However, you probably won't see the people from Ji Da yet, so you can talk to me first."

"What's wrong with the people from Ji Da?" Chen Yuan asked curiously.

"Oh, because their people are still in Ning City, and it may take a while for them to come over." Zhuang Xin said quite frankly.

Then, Chen Yuan smiled.

Good fellow, they're betting here, aren't they?

That is to say, Huaqing was betting on Chen Yuan, so their people were waiting directly in Xia Hai for the results to come out.

And Ji Da thought it would be Bai Mingze, so they were squatting in the spring in Ning City in advance.

Indeed, if based on the usual joint exam scores, Bai Mingze was much higher than Chen Yuan and Shi Yi in the last exam. He and Shi Yi were the challengers. It was reasonable for them to bet like that.

But, why are they able to stay in Xia Hai?

Because the provincial capital is just trying to suppress the second brother!

"Hmm, I understand. In that case, how about a breakfast?" Chen Yuan said.

"Of course, I'll pick you up later." Zhuang Xin said.

"Thank you, Teacher." Chen Yuan said, but suddenly added when agreeing, "Can I bring Xinyu with me?"

Bring Xinyu with him...

Xia Xinyu was a little confused. Why did Chen Yuan say that? It's like he's very familiar with the other party.

Chen Yuan was testing.

If he knew Xinyu, then it meant that he had done some investigation beforehand.

He also had the idea of negotiating - about Xia Xinyu.

Then he wouldn't have to waste his breath.

"Of course, let's have student Xinyu come along too."

Chen Yuan was quite satisfied with Zhuang Xin's reply.

This matter was finally settled.

"Okay, see you later."

After Chen Yuan and him greeted each other, he hung up the phone.

Then, he prepared to dial another person's phone number.

…………

He Hongtao was very tired, wanted to sleep, but couldn't fall asleep.

He just kept waiting for the phone call.

Chen Yuan should still be sleeping at this time, right?

There's no need to get up so early.

But what if he's awake?

Should I send a WeChat message...

Just as he was thinking this, a phone call came, and his spirit instantly became excited.

It's Chen Yuan!