Chapter 997 - Chapter 997: Gu Pei's College Entrance Examination

Chapter 997: Gu Pei’s College Entrance Examination

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Yan Xi was unconcerned. She didn’t mind, as she wouldn’t be spending her own money.

She didn’t see anything shameful in her situation; after all, it was Tong Rao’s doing. Had she grown up in a privileged family and received the best education from a young age, she could be as accomplished as Gu Yang and others.

Upon returning to the Tong family, Yan Xi did not receive a special introduction or banquet. Tong Rao felt that such an event would only highlight Yan Xi’s shortcomings in comparison to Tong Wan’s daughter. She preferred not to hold a banquet that would invite such comparisons.

Instead, Tong Rao promptly arranged for Yan Xi’s household register to be moved to the Tong family, changing her name to Tong Yanxi.

Yan Xi took full advantage of her new status, asking Tong Rao for money to support her adoptive parents, transfer her adoptive father to the best hospital, and secure a renowned doctor for his treatment—all while expressing gratitude for raising him.

With Tong Rao’s ample resources, she allowed Yan Xi to have her way.

In the blink of an eye, midsummer arrived in June, bringing with it another year of the College Entrance Examination.

After Gu Zhaoming became the head of the Gu family, he moved the family’s household register to the capital.

Gu Pei had spent his entire third year of high school at No.1 Middle School and took the College Entrance Examination there.

With the three top-performing students who had achieved perfect scores in the College Entrance Examination as his peers, Gu Pei felt significant pressure. His classmates and teachers often teased him with nicknames like “Full Marks Gu” and “Gu Hua University.”

As a result, Gu Pei worked diligently throughout his final year. He even cut back on gaming and frequently sought Gu Yang’s advice during the holidays.

For the two days of the College Entrance Examination, Gu Yang had initially planned to drive Gu Pei to the exam. However, regulations at Hua University and other institutions mandated that the campus be closed during the exam period, with strict checks on the dormitories and severe penalties for any cheating.

During the meeting, the counselor had even half-jokingly warned that students should report any classmates seen with exam materials.

Consequently, Gu Yang could only offer encouragement via video call before the exam. Seeing Gu Pei in good spirits, she felt reassured.

While Gu Yang and the others couldn’t accompany Gu Pei to the exam, Gu Zhaoming and Ruan Xueling did. Given the events of the previous year, Gu Zhaoming had brought bodyguards to ensure Gu Pei’s safety on his way to the exam.

Gu Pei and Qin Xian were classmates, both taking the College Entrance Examination at the same school. Qin Shuling, the eldest daughter of the Qin family, had come to see them off.

Outside the examination hall, Qin Shuling smiled and waved at them. “Brother Gu Pei, Qin Xian, work hard! I’ll be waiting for you at Hua University.”

Qin Xian grinned. “Don’t worry, Sister. I’ll definitely get in this year!”

“Hold on a moment,” Gu Pei said, turning around with a raised eyebrow.

The young man’s clothes fluttered in the wind, his confidence and charisma reminiscent of the blazing summer sun.

Qin Xian had failed to get into Capital University and Hua University last year and was re-enrolling this year.

Qin Shuling was a third-year student like Gu Pei. Though she was in the same year, she had secured admission to Hua University early and didn’t need to take the College Entrance Examination. She had spent her senior year listening in on Gu Pei’s classes and seizing opportunities to interact with him.

Learning that Gu Pei was also aiming for Hua University only made her more enthusiastic.

On the afternoon of June 8th, as the last exam of the College Entrance Examination concluded, Hua University was once again opened.

It was Friday, and with no classes in the evening, Gu Yang, Gu Jin, and Feng Jue returned to the Gu family’s old mansion.

Gu Pei flopped onto the sofa, throwing his bag aside and sprawling out with a practiced ease. “Mom, I want to eat sweet and sour pork ribs, tomato brisket, fish-flavored shredded pork, crayfish, hairy crab, sea cucumber, abalone…”

After the College Entrance Examination, Ruan Xueling was no longer indulgent. She replied curtly, “What are you talking about? There are leftovers from yesterday in the fridge. If you’re hungry, heat them up yourself.”

Gu Pei’s smile faded.

It was true—he’d eat whatever was available, whether it was before the exam or the leftovers after.

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