Chương 16: The College Entrance Examination Ends

"The second son is the same; he didn't even come when his older brother was taking the college entrance exam, which is such an important time. He needs to change that temper."

Xue Wenhui said with a hint of helplessness.

"Isn't it because you spoiled her like that!"

Zhao Jincheng rebuked.

"How could I spoil him? He wasn't born with any talent for martial arts; I just felt sorry for him!"

"This isn't how you show concern. Look at him, always acting like a carefree bum."

"I feel like we spoil him more than he is! Why can't this child understand his parents' good intentions!"

Zhao Jincheng was also puzzled as to why his second son became increasingly withdrawn after entering high school, and even ignored his own older brother.

They seemed extremely distant.

They are extremely meticulous about even the smallest things.

"After Rui Rui finishes his college entrance exam, I'll find an opportunity to have a good talk with both kids!"

"Yes! I had the same idea!"

After the couple talked for a while, Xue Wenhui took a taxi home and started making lunch.

The exam lasted three days, and the subjects were largely the same as in my previous life. Except that English was downgraded from a major subject to a minor subject, several courses unique to this world, such as martial arts, were added.

In the silent examination hall, where only the scratching of pens could be heard, the candidates sat hunched over their desks, writing furiously.

The chirping of cicadas outside the window rose and fell, drifting into the room through the cool air from the air conditioner, like the chanting of scriptures in an ancient temple high in the mountains.

Solemn and magnificent!

The exam lasted for three days.

As soon as the last exam ended, a lively welcome greeted everyone outside the school gates.

The candidates are a diverse group, each with their own joys and sorrows!

It's probably not much different from my previous life; after all, humans can't escape the seven emotions and six desires.

"How did the exam go, son?"

Seeing Zhao Rui stroll leisurely out of the examination room, Zhao Jincheng was still a little nervous and hurriedly asked.

"It's alright, about the same as usual."

Zhao Rui smiled and said.

"That's good. Based on your usual level, you should be more than guaranteed a spot in the undergraduate program."

After Zhao Jincheng finished speaking, he continued, "Now that the exam is over, relax. Come on, let's go home for dinner. Your mom made your favorite braised beef and scrambled eggs with tomatoes."

"Um!"

Zhao Rui smiled and nodded, then followed his father into the family's ten-year-old Baojun car.

"Dad, when I make money in the future, I'll buy you an Audi!"

Zhao Rui touched the old but clean and tidy seat and said.

"Just hearing you say that makes me happy."

Zhao Jincheng laughed heartily. Just then, there was a small supermarket nearby, so he parked his car and bought an ice cream.

"Here you go, the college entrance exam is over, you can eat now!"

"Thank you, Dad!"

Zhao Rui took the ice cream and said with a smile.

As a martial artist, let alone eating ice cream, he could stay in an ice cave for several days with his internal strength.

But in your parents' eyes, no matter how capable you are, you are still a child who needs to avoid cold and raw foods and needs special care.

This is probably what you should cherish as your own child!

Zhao Rui awakens his memories of his past life, and naturally understands his parents' good intentions and their love for him.

In his previous life, he must have loved his children just as much.

Thinking of this, memories of his past life involuntarily surfaced in his mind, and his eyes became moist.

Memories of his past and present lives are mixed together, making him unable to distinguish between day and night, and he is not a fish!

"What's wrong?"

Zhao Jincheng sensed something was wrong with his son, turned his head slightly, and asked.

"It's okay, I'm finally on vacation, I'm so happy!"

Zhao Rui gave a perfunctory reply.

"But we can't go too crazy!"

Zhao Jincheng smiled knowingly, which was tacitly agreeing that he could relax to his heart's content during the summer vacation.

Since we're already here, let's make the best of it!

Suppressing his chaotic emotions, Zhao Rui revealed the joy and excitement befitting a young man, and shouted to Zhao Jincheng, "Thank you, Dad!"

"If you do well on the exam, Dad will decide to buy you a laptop."

……

Half an hour later, the ten-year-old car slowly drove into the community and parked in a parking space without a fixed owner.

Zhao Jincheng and his son got out of the car carrying the fruit they had bought on the way.

"Brother Zhao, has Rui Rui finished his exams?"

They had only taken a few steps when a simply dressed middle-aged woman approached them. Seeing Zhao Jincheng and his son returning home, she asked them a question.

"Yeah, you just finished your exam. Did you go grocery shopping?"

Upon hearing this, the woman's face showed a slight embarrassment, and she unconsciously tilted the vegetable basket in her hand to the side.

She mumbled an "Mmm" and then changed the subject, saying, "Rui Rui is clearly a promising child; he must have done very well on the exam!"

"Who knows? The results aren't out yet!"

Zhao Jincheng laughed.

"I'm determined to get into a good university!"

The woman spoke with a smile.

"Thank you for your kind words. Well, we'll head home now."

"You guys are busy, you guys are busy!"

The woman politely gestured for the two to make themselves at home.

Zhao Jincheng nodded and hurried home.

After entering the building, Zhao Jincheng turned to Zhao Rui and said, "Stay away from her family in the future."

Zhao Rui asked in surprise, "What's wrong?"

"Kid, don't ask too many questions. Just avoid contact with them."

"oh oh!"

Zhao Rui nodded in agreement, but he was slightly uneasy.

The woman was their neighbor in the building next door; they used to often sit downstairs together, enjoying the cool air and chatting.

We were fairly familiar with each other.

I haven't seen him much lately.

I never expected that my father would say such a thing to me after not seeing me for so long.

However, he didn't have the time to gossip, so he just nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Before long, the two returned to their home, and Xue Wenhui naturally asked them a series of questions.

She breathed a sigh of relief when her son said it was alright. As long as it wasn't a bad test or a poor performance, that was fine.

Ultimately, it's a good thing.

After a brief chat, the family sat down at the dining table for dinner.

The younger brother, Zhao Ke, remained silent, as if everyone owed him two taels of silver.

Zhao Rui didn't bother to pay attention and just chatted with his parents.

During their casual conversation, Xue Wenhui casually mentioned the middle-aged woman she had just met, saying that she saw her in the afternoon, picking up rotten vegetable leaves that people had thrown away at the market.

Zhao Rui then recalled how the other party had been secretive and evasive when they met earlier.

It turned out she was afraid others would see the rotten vegetable leaves in her basket.

"What's wrong with her?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Wenhui sighed and said, "What a pitiful person. It's hard to be a good person in this world!"

"Don't mention this in front of the child. In short, don't talk to her much and have as little contact with her as possible!"

Seeing this, Zhao Jincheng quickly interrupted Xue Wenhui.

Zhao Rui raised an eyebrow, but didn't ask any further questions, though a seed of curiosity had been planted in his heart.

After dinner, everyone cleaned up the dishes and then sat on the sofa to watch TV.

Zhao Rui finally got a chance to relax. After watching for about an hour, he left the living room and returned to his room to meditate and practice his martial arts.

Martial arts are much more interesting than television.

The feeling of fullness and comfort in the meridians is no less than the rapid secretion of dopamine!

(End of this chapter)