EBE Chapter 114: Passed the exam!
Chapter 114: Passed the exam!
Zhuang Chaoying once again participated in the invigilation work for the college entrance examination this year.
Tu Nan took the exam at No. 10 Middle School, while he was assigned to proctor the exam at No. 1 Middle School.
In the teachers' office at No. 1 Middle School, the teachers sat together.
They took their watches off their wrists and set the time to the same moment.
Zhuang Chaoying stood to the side, holding a sealed file folder in both hands.
He and another teacher walked out of the office and headed straight for the examination room.
Standing on the podium with his partner teacher, under the watchful eyes of the examinees, Zhuang Chaoying tore open the seal on the file folder and distributed the exam papers.
Another teacher picked up the chalk, turned to face the blackboard, and wrote down the exam time and subject.
Zhuang Chaoying stood on one side of the podium, her gaze sweeping over the candidates below.
I wonder how that brat is doing now, and if he's nervous?
Zhuang Chaoying cleared her throat. "Dear candidates, please check your exam papers to ensure they are intact and free of missing pages or printing errors. If you find any problems, please let our invigilators know!"
Afterwards, Zhuang Chaoying began to patrol the corridor. "Don't forget to write your name and exam number, and don't make any mistakes! This is very important! Don't let such a small oversight ruin your life."
Zhuang Chaoying raised her wrist again and looked at her watch. "Alright, all candidates, begin answering the questions!"
For Zhuang Chaoying, every minute and second of the proctoring time felt incredibly slow.
According to the rules, he was not allowed to sit down and rest; he could only walk back and forth in the aisle of the examination room, constantly scanning the entire room to ensure that no cheating occurred.
"Ring ring ring!"
"carry out an assignment!"
Zhuang Chaoying and another teacher quickly began collecting the papers.
The test papers were neatly arranged, and Zhuang Chaoying held the papers in her hand.
On the way to deliver the exam papers, another teacher walked alongside Zhuang Chaoying and suddenly asked, "Teacher Zhuang, is your son also taking the college entrance exam this year?"
Zhuang Chaoying nodded slightly: "He took the exam at No. 10 Middle School."
Another teacher reached out and gently patted Zhuang Chaoying's shoulder: "Teacher Zhuang, your son is a good student, he's famous at No. 1 and No. 10 Middle Schools, he's a promising candidate for Tsinghua and Peking Universities. It's a pity he didn't apply to a university in Beijing."
Zhuang Chaoying waved her hand gently: "My child likes architecture and has his own dreams and pursuits. As his father, of course I can only support him."
"That's true, children have their own ideas."
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As Tu Nan walked out of the examination room, he was fully aware of his own abilities. For him, this exam was more like a natural test.
He put his hands in his pockets and walked toward where the bicycles were parked.
"Zhuang Tunan!"
Tu Nan turned around at the sound and saw two female classmates from his class running over, their cheeks slightly flushed and panting.
One of the female classmates stared intently at Tu Nan with bright eyes: "Zhuang Tu Nan, which university did you apply to?"
Tu Nan smiled and exclaimed, "Tongji!"
"Then I'll apply to universities in Shanghai too!"
Upon hearing the answer, the girl's cheeks turned even redder, and she pulled her classmate away.
Watching the two female classmates run away hand in hand, Tu Nan shook his head with a smile. Being handsome is a hassle; it makes girls too attractive.
With a wide grin, I was finally able to leave home and make my mark in the vast world of university, realizing my ambitions.
He walked to the bicycle, pushed it forward a few steps, then stylishly lifted his leg onto the bicycle, pedaled hard with both feet, and rode as fast as he could towards home.
When Tu Nan returned home, he smelled the aroma of food even before he entered the door.
Upon entering the room, I saw that it was set out on the table.
Chicken soup; steamed pork with rice flour; braised pork; stir-fried bean sprouts; stir-fried edamame with pickled mustard greens; and a few bottles of chilled orange juice.
Zhuang Chaoying and Tu Nan entered the house one after the other. Seeing the table full of food, she put down her bag and said, "Wow, Xiaoting, do you think we're getting a good deal from Tu Nan? Your mom made such a big meal."
Huang Ling came out of the kitchen, carrying a bowl of rice: "Xiao Ting, after you finish your college entrance exam, Mom will take you out to eat!"
Xiaoting nodded happily, her eyes fixed on the dishes on the table. She thought to herself that no matter whether it was because of her brother, it was good to be able to eat so much meat and vegetables.
"I hope my brother takes the college entrance exam every day."
Upon hearing this, Tu Nan laughed and reached out to pat Xiao Ting's head: "Aren't you afraid that your brother will be exhausted, taking the college entrance exam every day!"
Xiaoting dodged while protesting, "Brother, why are you just like Dad? You like to hit people on the head. If you make them stupid, I won't be able to go to university!"
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Chaoying immediately glared at Tu Nan and Xiao Ting: "Quickly knock on the table three times! Children speak without thinking, don't talk nonsense!"
As he spoke, he reached out and slammed his hand on the table three times, making a loud "knock knock knock" sound.
Then he urged, "Xiaoting, knock on the south door!"
bang bang bang!
bang bang bang!
Tu Nan and Xiao Ting also tapped the table three times.
Xiaoting looked at Zhuang Chaoying and blinked: "Dad, why have you become superstitious too? Did you catch it from Uncle Lin?"
Zhuang Chaoying served rice to A-Ling.
Huang Ling smiled and took the rice: "Your dad is just worried sick. Eat up."
Huang Ling and Zhuang Chaoying tacitly refrained from asking Tu Nan how he did on the exam. The child had already done his best, and since the exam was over, they didn't want to put any more pressure on him. They believed that if Tu Nan was going to pass, he would naturally pass.
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Time flies, and soon it was time to see the results.
Zhuang Chaoying's school hadn't started its summer break yet, so he asked the principal for a day off.
Ah Ling was originally on the day shift, but she specially switched to the night shift so that she could be with Tu Nan and find out the results as soon as possible.
That day, Xiaoting got up early and dragged Tunan along to check her grades.
Zhuang Chaoying went to the kitchen to help A-Ling prepare food. Although her hands were busy, her heart had already flown to Tu Nan.
"Ah Ling, don't be nervous, Tu Nan can do it!"
Zhuang Chaoying was chopping vegetables while comforting A-Ling, but he accidentally cut his finger.
Huang Ling quickly put her finger in her mouth and sucked on it.
"Chao Ying, you're even more nervous than I am. Be careful."
Lin Dongzhe brought over a bucket of water. "Aunt Huang, here's some water for you!"
Zhuang Chaoying took the bucket of water from Lin Dongzhe. "Thank you, Dongzhe!"
Lin Dongzhe stood to the side, eating a popsicle. "Aunt Huang, Uncle Zhuang, don't worry. Tu Nan is such a good student, he'll definitely be fine this time."
Huang Ling had just turned around and walked to the stove when she picked up a spoon and added some water to the braised pork that was stewing. The pot immediately made a sizzling sound, and steam rose up.
Just then, Xiaoting's voice came from outside: "Mom and Dad, we're back!"
Huang Ling and Zhuang Chaoying felt a pang of anxiety, quickly put down their work, and hurried out.
Upon entering the house, I saw Tu Nan and Xiao Ting standing there with their heads hanging low.
Tu Nan's hands were in his pockets, and Xiao Ting was tugging at the hem of his clothes.
Huang Ling's heart jumped into her throat: "Tu Nan, Xiao Ting, did your brother not do well on the exam?"
Tu Nan and Xiao Ting exchanged a glance, then gently shook their heads.
Xiaoting looked up at Huang Ling and tugged at Tu Nan's clothes: "Brother, you tell me!"
Tu Nan couldn't hold it in any longer, and a big smile spread across his face: "Mom, I passed the exam!"
Huang Ling was stunned and stood there blankly.
A moment later, with tears in her eyes, she quickly walked to Tu Nan's side, opened her arms, and hugged him tightly. "Good, good, Mom is so happy, I'm so happy I don't know what to say! Chao Ying, your son passed the exam, he passed the exam!"
Tu Nan hugged Huang Ling tightly, his voice choked with emotion: "Mom, thank you and Dad for taking such good care of me. I wouldn't have gotten such good grades without you."
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