Chapter 93 - The End

Student Lin, congratulations. Princ.i.p.al Qiu welcomed him with a ruddy face.

At first, Princ.i.p.al Qiu didnt understand Lin Qians thought process when he gave up his recommendation to F University. But now, he knew that Lin Qian did this because he was fully capable of getting into an even better school. Now, not only did Lin Qian get an admission letter from Chinas top university, but universities in Hong Kong were also vying for him.

Thank you, princ.i.p.al. Lin Qian smiled. Congratulations to you too, for retiring. Enjoy your retirement, ah. Well visit you often.

Hahaha, of course! Princ.i.p.al Qiu laughed and patted Lin Qian on the shoulder. You dont need to visit me at home though, because I definitely wont stay idle. I cant help myself, ah. While Princ.i.p.al Zhou is taking over, he isnt that familiar with Rong Citys education system and asked me to continue being an honorary princ.i.p.al. Ill still be coming to school often.

Oh, then our younger cla.s.smates are fortunate. Lin Qian looked at Princ.i.p.al Qius bright and cheerful face. Although he had officially retired, his enthusiasm hadnt decreased, and he was still as vigorous as before. Lin Qian finally put down all his regrets and fears that weighed him down for the past ten years.

Standing next to Princ.i.p.al Qiu was the new princ.i.p.al, surnamed Zhou. He had just been transferred from another city to take charge of No. 12 High School. He had been transferred here primarily due to Huo PingChuans bribery incident. Princ.i.p.al Zhou initially thought that he would have to clean up the mess Huo PingChuan made, but surprisingly, he ended up with a prestigious school that made headlines in national news.

The first problem Princ.i.p.al Zhou faced when he took over was the sharp increase in school transfer applications. Parents in Rong City and even other cities were trying their best to get their children into No. 12 High School and this increased the pressure on Princ.i.p.al Zhou. Of course, besides the pressure, Princ.i.p.al Zhou was also feeling excited and had a deeper sense of responsibility.

Princ.i.p.al Zhou had met Lin Qian before, so this was their second meeting. However, his att.i.tude was sincere as he said: Congratulations, Student Lin.

Thank you, Princ.i.p.al Zhou. Lin Qian nodded towards him.

Behind them, Cla.s.s 8s homeroom teacher Bai YanZhu was between Dong MingEn and Lou XingGuang.

d.a.m.n it, Teacher Bai, we helped you get the

top senior teacher award

, yet you dont invite us to a meal! Dong MingEn lifted his arms and put Bai YanZhu in a headlock.

Thats right! Princ.i.p.al, I want to report Teacher Bai! Lou XingGuang yelled.

Goodness, Teacher Bai. Now that youve accomplished your lifelong dream, what are you going to do now that you have nothing else to aspire for? Zhou Daota exaggerated.

Wait, isnt he the legendary

'successful person'

now?

Hey, hey, hey, I heard that Teacher Bai was also successful in his blind date?

What?! Not only did Teacher Bai succeed in his career, but also his love life? Ahh, and he doesnt even want to invite us to a meal. We cant let this go!

The students looked at each other, then simultaneously grabbed Bai YanZhus limbs in tacit understanding. They lifted him up and pretended to be mad as they threatened: Teacher Bai, whats your answer?

Bai YanZhu wasnt angry and instead loudly laughed. He yelled: Please, please, spare me. Ill gladly treat you all, ah. Once the commendation a.s.sembly is over, lets all go to a snack shop nearby, and Ill treat you all to some spring rolls.

Thats more like it. Lou XingGuang nodded, then motioned the others to put Bai YanZhu down.

At Bai YanZhus happy and content expression, Zheng PingQing showed a relieved smile.

Bai YanZhu loved being a teacher. Zheng PingQing was glad that in this life, Bai YanZhu will be able to continue doing what he loved.

In fact, in addition to Bai YanZhu, during the holidays, three other teachers from No. 12 High School were awarded as top senior teachers. Rong Citys education bureau was strict when handing out awards, and this particular t.i.tle wasnt easy to get. That is to say, having four teachers from one school receive such an award at the same time was something only a school as prestigious as No. 12 High School could do.

Bai YanZhu managed to escape his students clutches. He walked up to Zheng PingQing, gave him a thumbs-up, then said: Student Zheng, congratulations on getting accepted to L University. You gave Cla.s.s 8 a lot of face this time.

Although Zheng PingQings grades had steadily improved throughout the year, his score in the college entrance exams was still a big surprise. Zheng PingQing suddenly reached No. 12 High Schools top ten and pa.s.sed the requirements for F University.

On the day the results came out, Bai YanZhu was so moved by Zheng PingQings score that he directly called Zheng BuLus secretary. When he finally got in touch with Zheng BuLu, Bai YanZhus first sentence was: This parent, how can you put such an excellent child in the underachiever cla.s.s!

The Zheng BuLu at the time: .

Zheng PingQing had resolved to go to the same university as Lin Qian, and this was why he worked so hard.

His hard work gave him the chance to study in F University, but in the end, Zheng PingQing chose to go to L University instead. L Universitys national ranking was a little below F University, but it was still a good university in its own right.

Of course, the main reason why Zheng PingQing chose this school was because L University was just two blocks away from Chinas top university, A University.

Zheng PingQing sighed at Bai YanZhus celebratory words. Obviously unhappy, he replied: Whats so great about University L? I wanted to go to A University, ah.

Bai YanZhu: . Are underachievers this ambitious nowadays?

He suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of pressure, as well as a burst of fighting spirit.

After Bai YanZhu, other teachers also came forward to congratulate him. Among them was Hong KeYi, the homeroom teacher of Cla.s.s 1 and one of the four teachers who were awarded by the Education Bureau.

Outsiders may not know, but the people in No. 12 High School all understood that without Zheng PingQings contributions, No. 12 mightve never achieved such amazing results.

As this was going on, Bai YanZhu asked Lin Qian: Student Lin, is your father really not coming today?

The other teachers who heard Bai YanZhus question also looked at Lin Qian.

Lin YaZhis absence puzzled both the teachers and students of No. 12. Lin YaZhi had worked in No. 12 High School for several years, but this was the only year where both his reputation and achievements had become something to be proud of. Lin YaZhi should be at the pinnacle of his teaching career. But unexpectedly, he suddenly resigned, saying he already found another job, and directly gave up the chance to receive a teaching award.

Not only that, but his new job made him so outrageously busy that no one had been able to contact him since the college entrance exams.

Even on such a big day like today, the princ.i.p.al only received a text message that said he was much too busy to attend.

Lin Qian smiled and skillfully deflected Bai YanZhus question: He started work during his jobs busiest period so he really cant afford to ask for a day off.

At Lin Qians words, the teachers could only stop asking.

Bai YanZhu turned to Zheng PingQing and asked: How about you? Why cant your father come?

Zheng PingQings reply was more direct. Hes rich and willful. Actually, hes also outrageously busy.

Bai YanZhu: .

Zheng PingQing patted Bai YanZhus shoulder. But we still have a parent representative attending, ah.

Where, where? Bai YanZhu looked around.

Ugh, finally. Suddenly, a tall girl wearing a high ponytail approached them. She was holding a selfie stick that held the latest mobile phone, and as she squeezed past the crowd, she talked to her phones front camera. Ive finally arrived.

Zheng PingQing pointed to the girl. Her.

Bai YanZhu blinked. what is she doing?

Zheng PingQing touched his chin. Shes doing a live stream.

Bai YanZhu was a little confused. At this time, the concept of live streaming had yet to appear in mainstream media. The app Shao SiJia was using was actually the internal test product developed by the company Lin Qian and Ke MuZi had jointly established. It hadnt been officially launched, but it was in working order, so Shao SiJia was able to run it. This particular live streaming was also being recorded for Lin YaZhi and Chen s.h.i.+Yi to watch later on.

Shao SiJia asked the one audience member watching: Oh, you want to see your son?

Gift me an aircraft carrier

first.

Zheng BuLu, who was currently watching the broadcast in his office, replied like a true rich man: Ill gift you ten aircraft carriers.

At his words, Shao SiJia immediately pointed the camera towards Zheng PingQing. Ill record it in high-definition.

Zheng PingQing:

Then, because the phone screen was facing towards him, Zheng PingQing was able to see the barrage message that suddenly popped up.

Ill give you another fifty if you let me see Ah Qian.

Zheng PingQing: .?

I thought weve already established that I was your favorite son, ah?

Truthfully, there was no difference between this commendation a.s.sembly and any other usual a.s.sembly. The princ.i.p.al made a speech, awards were handed out one by one. It was a slightly tedious process. However, today, none of the students or parents felt impatient.

Everyone was immersed in their joy and excitement. In fact, some even hoped that time would pa.s.s a little slower just so they could spend more time in school with their friends.

Finally, it was Lin Qians turn to take the stage. Not only was this his last speech as a student representative, but this was also the last time he would be able to speak to his fellow schoolmates.

This time, his achievements made sure that no one would be able to question his qualifications and strength.

As he walked onto the stage, loud applause and cheers resounded.

Lin Qian, I love you!

A familiar scene and a familiar shout.

But this time, it wasnt Zheng PingQing who came forward, but his younger brothers. Naturally, they had to help their Boss suppress his love rivals, ah. Who just shouted?! Drag yourselves up here!

Hey! Thoughts of teenage puppy love are no good!

Lin Qian only smiled and said: Thank you.

The applause started to die out when he began speaking. But then, someone shouted: Boss- Boss- look here!

Lin Qian looked towards the shouts and saw that it was Guo DangLi and Li Gaos group. With a swish, they once again unfurled a huge banner. The cloth was much bigger than the previous one, and the letters were bigger and more conspicuous. Everyone in the auditorium could read it clearly.

There were six words on the banner. It said: Best Boss, our Boss for Life.

Surprisingly, it even contained a h.o.m.onym.

Lin Qian:

The parents who saw this kind of scene for the first time:

The parent who had just heard about Lin Qians accomplishments began to worry once more. He really didnt start a triad in school?

Lin Qian sweated a bit, managed to laugh it off.

Then, he swept his eyes around the audience until his gaze collided with Zheng PingQings.

Congratulations, everyone. Weve finally graduated. Lin Qian started. At last, weve started afresh.

the college entrance exams are only one small part of our lives. In the future, well meet plenty of people and experience many things. However, I think we now can all understand that we shouldnt look at our experience during the college entrance exams as something to despise. On the contrary, this experience is our proof that as long as we are dedicated enough, diligent enough, and put in serious investment in something, we can get through seemingly insurmountable challenges.

So, in the many years to come, no matter what you encounter, please believe in yourself and persevere.

The applause that followed was thunderous.

The commendation a.s.sembly concluded amongst a reluctant crowd.

After the a.s.sembly, Bai YanZhu kept his promise and summoned the students of Cla.s.s 8 to go to a nearby snack shop. Unexpectedly, he was found out by the other members of the tutoring group who werent in Cla.s.s 8, and was shamelessly taken advantage of.

Bai YanZhu didnt mind and generously bought food for everyone.

Lin Qian and Zheng PingQing didnt go with them. Instead, they withdrew from the crowd and headed someplace else.

Walking past the main building, through an archway of trees, Lin Qian and Zheng PingQing eventually arrived at a familiar building.

Because the new semester hadnt started, the building was empty and quiet. Just like old times.

Lets go. Zheng PingQing told him.

Instead of asking, Lin Qian let Zheng PingQing hold his hand and lead him into the building. The walked up the stairs step by step, then finally stopped at a corner.

In a certain school building, past a corridor and halfway up the stairs, there was a corner that had a square window. At this time, sunlight was pa.s.sing through this window, creating a few strands of slanted gold lines. These streaks fell on half of Lin Qians body, casting him in both light and shadow. It was as if both their new and old lives were converging.

Do you remember the first time we ever met? Zheng PingQing asked him.

Lin Qian nodded. It was more than ten years ago.

It had been the first day of his soph.o.m.ore year. Like what Lin Qian usually did, he and Xu Yao were walking amongst the crowd of other returnees, heading towards their cla.s.sroom. As he walked up the stairs and turned the corner, he was his by a strange boy.

The boy had deep facial features, edges sharp and chiseled. He was very eye-catching, but his handsome face couldnt overcome his gloomy expression.

He had looked at Lin Qian so fiercely.

Xu Yao complained that he saw the boy standing still at the corner of the stairs and only moved when Lin Qian approached to deliberately b.u.mp into him.

Their first meeting had been unpleasant.

As he thought of the past, Lin Qians lips unconsciously curved up into a smile. He looked at Zheng PingQing and noted that his facial features were the same, the place was the same, but this time, the gloom in the boys eyes had dissipated. His gaze was clear and sincere.

Back then, I was a really annoying teenager. Whenever they talked about the past, Zheng PingQing couldnt help but cuss at himself.

Lin Qian wrapped his arms around Zheng PingQings neck and hugged him. No, at the time, you were very handsome. I remember thinking that the moment I saw you.

This was true. No matter what happened immediately after, it didnt make his initial thoughts any less valid.

Zheng PingQing smiled. Actually, I was the same. I saw you in photos before, but when I actually met you, I was still surprised. But I hated your father and my mother

I think that if it wasnt for them, we wouldve been good friends.

Zheng PingQing moved his head back to lock eyes with Lin Qian. His tone was serious as he said: Fortunately, we have more than enough time to understand each other.

Nn. Lin Qian smiled. Fortunately.

Then, Zheng PingQing knelt down on one knee. Still holding Lin Qians hands, he gently stroked Lin Qians left index finger, where a silver ring faintly flashed against the light.

Ever since they come out of the closet, they had worn rings on their hands.

But for Zheng PingQing, this was far from enough.

Will you marry me? Zheng PingQing asked, looking up towards Lin Qian.

Lin Qian held onto Zheng PingQings hands just as firmly as him, and faintly smiled.

I will.

And thats the end of the main story

A beautiful sweet moment to close the main story~

Im glad Zheng PingQing and Lin Qian were able to completely put their regrets to rest and finally look forward to their future.

Theres still a couple of side stories, so look forward to that!