A crowd instantly transformed into fervent fans, and the entire internet cafe erupted with people crowding around.
The scene quickly became chaotic as everyone jostled to get closer.
"Damn it, let's get out of here!"
Seeing the situation turn for the worse, Chen Shu, like a nimble fish, elegantly slipped out of the throng.
He shook his head, observing the still-congested crowd behind him.
They hadn't even realized the protagonist had left.
Chen Shu arrived outside the internet cafe, feeling the cool evening breeze, his heart ablaze with excitement.
"Huaxia Academy! Here I come!"
In the span of a year, he had gone from a level zero Beast Tamer to the current Black Iron One Star, a tremendous leap.
"Everything I have today, Chen Shu, is thanks to myself!"
Chen Shu sighed to the heavens, silently thinking, "System, give me more options!"
Just then, Xu Xingxing finally broke free, constantly wiping his face with his clothes.
"Chen Pi, it's all your fault! I was kissed by a bunch of guys!"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. Xu Xingxing had a lipstick mark on his right cheek.
The problem was, everyone in the internet cafe earlier had been male!
"Where's Old Xie?"
"The situation was too chaotic, I didn't get a good look. He's probably in despair!"
"Who said that?"
Xie Sunan calmly exited the internet cafe, his face free of any moisture, proving he hadn't been violated.
"Not bad, Old Xie! You've got some of my flair!"
Chen Shu appraised him from head to toe, clicking his tongue in admiration.
Xu Xingxing looked confused and asked, "Then why are your legs shaking?"
Xie Sunan shook his head, a slight smile gracing his lips. He looked up at the bright moon and said,
"My damn underwear was pulled off."
"Pfft, hahaha!"
The two of them burst into laughter, not expecting Xie Sunan to be so unlucky as to have his underwear stolen.
The three of them, arms slung over each other's shoulders, left the internet cafe.
Chen Shu glanced back, the crowd still packed tightly.
He had a nagging feeling that the crowd was using his name as an excuse to let loose.
The next morning,
Chen Shu was in high spirits. Last night, the admission scores for the universities were released, and Huaxia Academy indeed required 670 points.
The system's option settlement awarded him the divine skill [Clone]. He didn't learn it immediately, keeping it in his system backpack.
Chen Shu had already arrived at Nanjiang Second High School early. Today was the school's commendation ceremony.
With his acceptance into Huaxia Academy, he felt he could extort some more money from the school.
"Chen Pi, you're here so early? I don't usually see you this diligent."
Just then, Shen Wushuang drove up to the school entrance.
He wore a wide smile, clearly having learned of Chen Shu's results.
"Six hundred and eighty-five points! Not only will you be admitted to Huaxia Academy, but you're also the top scorer in Nanjiang City!"
"I'm used to waking up early. People only see my excellence, not my character."
Chen Shu shrugged, thinking to himself:
"Normally I have to study, today I'm here to show off. Can they be compared?"
"Get real."
Shen Wushuang shook his head, parked his car, and walked into the school with Chen Shu.
Chen Shu grinned and asked, "Teacher, how was my college entrance exam?"
Shen Wushuang nodded approvingly, "You did well. Don't do it again next time."
"???"
"I can handle it, but the other students and the异空间 (Yi Kong Jian - another dimension/space) cannot."
The two chatted and laughed as they arrived at the school's sports field.
All six grades had begun assembling on the field.
At the front of the rostrum, a massive banner displayed the scores of various outstanding students.
Further enhancing the display was a streamer that proudly proclaimed: Congratulations to student Chen Shu for winning the city's top college entrance exam score!
"What a show!"
Chen Shu grinned, feeling utterly refreshed and comfortable.
The surrounding students looked at him with envy.
For Beast Tamers, their exam scores to a certain extent indicated their future achievements.
The principal on the rostrum beamed with smiles. The previous year's graduating class had performed poorly, and he hadn't expected such a triumphant return this year, naturally wanting to publicize it extensively.
Soon, all school personnel had gathered on the field.
Students from the special training class were in the most prominent positions. Not only had Chen Shu achieved excellent results, but the others had also performed exceptionally well.
"Students! This year's college entrance examination has concluded successfully, and the scores are out!"
The principal said proudly, "Let us first congratulate our school's general students. Our university admission rate ranks second in the city!!"
"Secondly, it's our Beast Tamer students. The number of students admitted to key universities and prestigious universities surpasses Nanjiang First High School. We are truly the number one in the city!"
"Most importantly, let us congratulate student Chen Shu for successfully exceeding the admission line for Huaxia Academy and achieving the top score in this city's college entrance examination!"
The principal, radiant, exclaimed excitedly, "The school is proud of you!"
Then, he sighed,
"It's a shame our student Chen Shu has a sore throat and cannot give a speech for everyone."
"?"
Chen Shu, in the audience, was utterly bewildered. "My throat is sore? I didn't know that!"
The principal remained perfectly composed. He needed to cultivate Chen Shu into a positive role model, a studious scholar, rather than a rogue who was always thinking of causing trouble.
Otherwise, how would other parents view the school? Would they still enroll students next year?
Following that, the principal began his self-indulgent speech.
An hour later, the commendation ceremony finally concluded!
Shen Wushuang said, "Wait up, come to the Beast Taming Hall!"
The students from the special training class all headed towards the Beast Taming Hall.
Their expressions ranged from sadness to joy, but most wore smiles, having achieved their desired results.
Chen Shu seized the opportunity to slip away from the formation and head towards the principal's office.
"Student Chen Shu, congratulations!"
The principal took a sip of tea, surprised by Chen Shu's visit to his office.
"Is there something you need?"
"Principal, about the top scorer thing, aren't there any rewards?"
Chen Shu rubbed his hands, starting to hint, if not explicitly state.
He hadn't had much of the spotlight today, so he naturally wanted to get some money.
The principal's expression stiffened. "The ceremony just ended, and you're already here asking for money?"
He sighed and said, "Alas, there was supposed to be a reward of 100,000 yuan, but the school truly has no money left."
The principal looked melancholic. He wasn't lying; to cultivate this year's students, all the funds had been invested, aiming for returns next year.
"Principal, it's not that I don't understand, it's just that my throat hurts, and I can't afford medicine."
Chen Shu coughed, looking helpless and dejected.
The principal's mouth twitched. "So you're blaming me for not letting you give a speech?"
"How about this, Principal? Next year, the Ministry of Education will definitely provide a large amount of educational resources to Second High School. I'll take an advance of fifty percent. That's not too much to ask, is it?"
"Cough, cough, cough!"
The principal choked on his tea.
"You are truly a bandit! You've taken this year's resources, and now you're eyeing next year's educational funds!"
"That money is for cultivating the next batch of students. If you take it, won't the school fall back to the bottom next year?"
"So Nanjiang Second High School's rise was all for nothing?"