Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1180: True Proof (56)

On the afternoon of June 10, Wang Chen walked out of the gates of Yi City No. 1 High School.

Outside the gate, a large crowd had gathered tightly, each person wearing an expression of anticipation or anxiety—every form of human emotion could be seen here.

"Wang Chen!"

Wang Zhenghai squeezed through the bustling crowd with effort, excitedly waving at Wang Chen, who had just come out: "Over here!"

Wang Chen smiled and walked over to join his father.

Unable to contain himself, Wang Zhenghai asked, "How did it go?"

It was the same question he had already asked several times.

Over the past four days, Wang Zhenghai had left behind all the work he had in Wen County to come to the provincial capital and accompany Wang Chen for the national exam.

Although Wang’s Dad was very aware of Wang Chen’s outstanding academic performance, consistently earning the top spot in every test, the national exam was completely different; there were countless cases of excellent students underperforming when it mattered most.

Even though he knew that if Wang Chen didn’t do well this time, he could easily try again next year without it being considered repeating, he still couldn’t help but worry.

He desperately wanted to know the answer!

"No problem."

Wang Chen chuckled, "Don’t worry, I performed very well. I can choose any university I want in the country!"

Whose kid is this, so full of confidence?

The surrounding parents all turned their heads to look.

Wang Zhenghai laughed awkwardly, feeling both proud and a bit embarrassed, then quickly pulled Wang Chen away: "Let’s go! Your uncle and aunt booked a private room at Prosperous Grand Hotel to celebrate for you early!"

He grumbled, "I told them it wasn’t necessary and to wait until the results are out, but your aunt wouldn’t listen, so I had no choice."

Despite his words, the pride in his tone was unhidden.

Having a son like this truly brought honor to the family!

Wang Chen smiled silently.

Perhaps this was the greatest meaning of getting a second chance—to bring joy and pride to his parents, making them feel truly proud and happy because of their son.

On the way to the hotel, Wang Chen received phone calls from his mother and his class teacher.

Even Xie Yunyao, who was far away in England, sent him a message.

Wang Chen actually knew that Xie Yunyao really hoped he could go to England for his studies. If he achieved stellar exam results, applying to a top-tier university over there would be no issue at all.

But Wang Chen had no plans of studying abroad.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Zhengyang and Tian Wenxiu were already in the private room.

Both his uncle and aunt were very concerned about his national exam performance, and the latter especially showed an exceptional level of warmth and sincerity.

The reason was simple—his elder brother’s family had undergone a transformation. Not only did Wang Chen have the potential to get into the top-tier universities, but earlier in the year, Wang Zhenghai had resigned from Guangyuan Group and surprisingly established connections with Haicheng Group.

Now, Wang Zhenghai was the general manager of the Shifeng Mountain Comprehensive Development Group!

The Shifeng Mountain Comprehensive Development Group was a subsidiary of Haicheng Group, fully funded by the parent company. Its projects encompassed Shifeng Mountain’s tourist resort area, a massive eco-agriculture base, organic food and health product companies, as well as the planning and construction of a five-star vacation resort and hotel.

The initial investment alone was one billion yuan!

For Wen County, this investment from Haicheng Group was like a gift from the heavens.

Once the first batch of startup funds was transferred into the development group’s accounts, the newly appointed general manager, Wang Zhenghai, became the hometown’s number-one influential figure and the focal point of public attention.

Not only did he hold significant managerial power, but he also owned 10% of Shifeng Mountain Comprehensive Development Group’s equity!

Although Zhengyang and Tian Wenxiu lived in the provincial capital, news this big back home couldn’t escape them—others would actively bring it up.

With Wang Zhenghai’s sudden rise to prominence, Tian Wenxiu, as his sister-in-law, naturally began to view him in a new light.

This was the impact of different social statuses and positions.

The celebratory dinner was filled with joy and laughter.

That evening, Wang Zhenghai returned to Wen County.

He had no choice—the mountain of work accumulating at the company required his attention, and accompanying Wang Chen for the four days of the national exam had already pushed his limit!

After completing the exam, Wang Chen informed his teacher that he wouldn’t be returning to school for classes.

In the days that followed, he stayed back in Shangma Old Village. Each day, he either went fishing, played with cats, or planted tomatoes and cucumbers. At night, he stargazed, enjoyed the moonlight, or grilled barbecue—it couldn’t have been more relaxing and leisurely.

Time flew by, bringing them to the 25th, the day the national exam results were released.

A day earlier, Wang Chen had returned to his home in Wen County, so today he would check his results together with his family.

As expected, the results website crashed under the load, and the phone hotlines were jammed.

Wang’s Mother grew increasingly anxious because of this.

Fortunately, the situation didn’t last long. When the website finally resumed operations, Wang Chen’s scores were revealed.

Chinese: 142, Math: 150, English: 149, Sciences: 298, Total: 739.

Provincial Ranking: 1!

Seeing these results, Wang’s Mother covered her mouth in surprise and joy, unable to stop the tears from rolling down her cheeks.

Out of the maximum 750 points, Wang Chen scored 739 and became the provincial top scorer.

Calling it a glory to the ancestors was no exaggeration!

Wang Zhenghai was just as emotional. Although he didn’t cry like Wang’s Mother, he couldn’t resist wiping the corners of his eyes repeatedly.

The only one who wasn’t completely satisfied was Wang Chen himself. He could let the results for Chinese and English slide, but losing two points in Sciences?

He felt he hadn’t fully showcased his capabilities.

Of course, this was just Wang Chen’s self-deprecating "humble brag." What followed was the battery of phone calls that kept Wang’s Mom and Dad’s phones heated—friends reaching out to inquire, or calls made to boast about the results. The phones didn’t stop ringing for hours.

Wang Chen’s teachers and classmates also texted or called to ask about his scores. In the end, Wang Chen simply snapped a photo and posted it in their class group chat.

The group erupted instantly.

points, top scorer!

Yi City No. 1 High School had never produced a top scorer—not even a municipal-level one.

The record-breaking achievement of Wang Chen this time was undeniable.

And so, his own phone couldn’t stop ringing.

As night fell, Wang Chen received enthusiastic calls from two of the country’s most prestigious universities, extending heartfelt invitations.

Wang Chen had already decided on his choice of university. freewebnoveℓ.com

He chose Capital University.

In fact, for the major Wang Chen wanted to pursue, another university at the same level had a stronger program.

But Wang Chen personally preferred Capital University, and it didn’t make a difference to him either way.

The next day, under strong requests from Yi City No. 1 High School, Wang Chen returned to the provincial capital.

When he arrived at his school, the first thing he saw was the banner hanging from the entrance: "Warm Congratulations to Our Student Wang Chen for Achieving Provincial Top Honors in This Year’s National Exam!"

Wang Chen smiled.

This had been one of his daydreams in his previous life, though he had never dared to share it with anyone.

Because it had been nothing but a daydream, not a dream—there was a significant difference between the two.

Returning to school, Wang Chen was warmly welcomed by both his teachers and classmates, practically treated as a star.

Then there were interviews from TV stations and newspaper journalists.

This year’s national exam brought tremendous pride to Yi City No. 1 High School, and in return, the school rewarded Wang Chen generously.

In addition to the promised bonus, the school added another sizable sum.

Although Wang Chen no longer lacked money, the substantial reward still brought him joy and fulfillment.

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