Chapter 746: Results for College Entrance Examination
Editor:Â Henyee Translations
Gu Shuxue stood affectionately by Old Madam Guâs side, offering a warm smile. âYes, Grandma.â
Old Madam Gu tenderly stroked the bridge of Gu Shuxueâs nose. âYou know, dear, all the prestigious schoolsâ principals from the capital are attending tonight. You could discuss your results with them and seek their advice on which university suits you best.â
Gu Hongwei, recognizing his granddaughterâs exceptional talents, saw no reason to deter her from adding luster to his birthday celebration.
Observing the foundation Old Madam Gu had accidentally smudged with her nails, Gu Shuxueâs smile faltered. Desiring to fix her makeup, she hesitated, aware of the crowd around her. With a strained smile, she acquiesced, âOf course, Grandma.â
Gu Shuxue swiftly retrieved her phone and began checking her scores.
Meanwhile, at the main table, conversation revolved around the College Entrance Examination. Throughout the banquet hall, recent graduates eagerly awaited their results.
âItâs true. Today marks the release of the College Entrance Examination results. We can access them just after midnight.â
âItâs past midnight now. They say wealthy familiesâ ancestral homes, like the Guâs, boast excellent feng shui. Letâs hope it brings us good fortune tonight.â
âI wonât be checking my scores in public. Gu Shuxue is the esteemed top student goddess of No.1 Middle School, known for her confidence in such matters. Letâs just enjoy the anticipation,â remarked one attendee.
âThose children from the Gu familyâs eldest branch seem to be of similar age to Miss Shuxue. They must be taking the College Entrance Examination this year, right?â queried another.
âIt seems weâre in for quite a spectacle,â agreed a third.
Privately, the younger generation of various families recognized that the banquet primarily catered to the elders. They congregated at the childrenâs table, relishing the entertainment.
Indeed, such grand gatherings among affluent families were always bustling affairs.
Meanwhile, at the main table, Gu Shuxueâs expression soured as she sighed.
Gu Zhaoyeâs eyes sparked with curiosity. âWhatâs troubling you? Didnât you perform admirably? Whatâs the score that warrants such a sigh?â
A discreet kick under the table from Gu Shuzhi and a whispered reprimand followed, âFather, restrain your enthusiasm. Donât alienate others.â
Since Gu Shuxue had the audacity to check her scores publicly, surely she must have excelled. It was merely a tactic to heighten suspense and quell expectations.
âI didnât do as well as I had hoped. I feel as though I underperformed,â admitted Gu Shuxue, a touch of melancholy coloring her otherwise composed countenance.
It was enough to tantalize everyoneâs curiosity.
âHow many points exactly?â inquired Gu Hongwei, turning his gaze to Gu Shuxue.
With a hint of playfulness in her tone, Gu Shuxue replied, âGrandpa, donât hold it against me for what Iâm about to say.â
Gu Hongwei, well acquainted with Gu Shuxueâs demeanor, simply nodded in understanding.
â710 points,â she disclosed.
The revelation sent shockwaves through the attentive listeners, igniting a flurry of reactions.
âEven on an off day, she still manages over 700! Miss Shuxue is truly exceptional!â
âThe Gu familyâs upbringing is remarkable. First, Young Master Shuzhi excels at Hua University, and now Miss Shuxue. Old Master Gu is indeed fortunate.â
The atmosphere at the childrenâs tables became animated.
âSeriously, calling this âunderperformingâ?â
âIf only I could even dream of hitting 700.â
âHasnât Gu Shuxue surpassed 700 multiple times before? Why the self-deprecation?â
âHey, youâre not Gu Shuxue. How can you presume to know her usual scores?â
Amidst the praise and banter, Gu Shuxue couldnât help but smile faintly, basking in the admiration surrounding her.
Gu Hongweiâs satisfaction was evident, though he maintained a reserved demeanor. âNot bad,â he remarked.
The principal seated at the main table echoed his sentiment. âThis score meets the requirements of any university.â
In truth, the score didnât particularly astonish them. However, out of respect for the occasion, they refrained from overtly expressing their sentiments.
After all, regardless of their scores, acceptance into their desired universities remained uncertain.
âThank you, principals,â Gu Shuxue acknowledged with genuine gratitude.
Her attention then shifted to Gu Zhaomingâs table, a smile playing on her lips. âIâve heard that Eldest Uncleâs children are also sitting for the College Entrance Examination this year, isnât that right?â
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