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Chapter 148 College Entrance Examination Scores Published

Today, the results of the college entrance examination would be published. Early in the morning, the various media groups had already gathered at the Education Bureau's entrance and waited for the college entrance examination's results to be published. Students with ordinary scores could find out their results by making phone calls to the authorities or by checking on the Internet, while those who had high scores would find out their results at the Education Bureau because their results were passed down from the higher levels of the education system.

Shina had five thousand years of history. And the imperial examination lasted for almost two thousand and five hundred years. It was a tradition to admire the top scorers in the exams. The top scholars in the ancient imperial examinations had always been valued by the imperial court. The top scholars would even be pursued by princesses. Many of the husbands of princesses were top scorers in the imperial examinations, and some top scholars even made great achievements and were remembered by future generations.

Besides, in that era, the top scholars were summoned by the Emperor personally. They could also become officials and then embark on a road of glory and wealth. Moreover, the top scholars could bring glory to their ancestors.

Now, students with the highest scores in the college entrance examination might not be able to get the same benefits as those in ancient times. However, they were still praised and valued by people. The media always liked to publicize the top scores in the college entrance examination.

Because of the reform of the education system, there were different types of top scores. Some had a top score thanks to bonus points, some ranked the first in science, some in liberal arts, some took the college entrance examination for the first time, while some for the second time, etc. All these students would attract the attention of people from all social circles because of their unique commercial value and educational significance. They were seen as a small group of elite students and they attracted the attention of nearly everyone, including examinees, university staff, middle school staff, teachers, parents, merchants and media reporters.

The reporters at the entrance of the Education Bureau in Shuangta City were waiting for the release of the high scores and rankings. This was the most official and authoritative form of announcement on the results of the college entrance examination.

All the media agencies were afraid of falling behind the others. They all wanted to be the first to publish the news, so they sent out their elite reporters early in the morning. There were also live interviews held by some famous hosts.

"Do you think the number one this time is a boy or a girl?" A reporter from a newspaper agency asked a colleague in the crowd.

"Do you mean the number one in liberal arts or in science?" The colleague asked in reply.

"Both of them!"

"Generally speaking, most of the time, the number one in science is a boy, and the number one in liberal arts is a girl!" The colleague replied based on his knowledge after a brief thought.

"Why?" The reporter who asked the question did not quite understand why there was such a phenomenon.

"One needs strong abstract thinking to get good grades in science. Generally, it is very difficult for girls to surpass boys in science, but things are different when it comes to liberal arts. Learning liberal arts needs patience and carefulness and boys are less patient and careful than girls. Of course, this is just my personal opinion." The colleague replied with a smile.

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Although only these two persons were talking aloud, in fact, many reporters and editors who were anxiously waiting around them were also thinking about this question.

Just as everyone was discussing in private, a young man with black-rimmed glasses and fashionable hair walked out from the entrance of the Education Bureau on the first floor. He held a microphone in his hand and walked to the front of everyone.

Seeing this man coming out, the noisy crowd immediately quieted down. Many people knew this young man. They knew that he was the secretary of Chu Tianyang, the director of the Education Bureau. The young man was also the most valued by Chu Tianyang. Generally, Chu Tianyang or his secretary would announce important things. Since this morning, the reporters had not seen Chu Tianyang enter the building. Now that the secretary came out, it seemed that he was going to announce the top scores. Everyone looked at this young man with a longing expression, afraid that they would miss any key information if they did not pay attention.

"Cough, cough!" This young man was Secretary Li. He was the one who called the police to arrest Lu Yao. Because Lu Yao was suspected of fighting with that group of gangsters back then, it was reasonable for Secretary Li to call the police, so he was not held accountable.

Secretary Li looked at the people who were looking forward to hearing the results. His depressed mood suddenly became better. He followed Chu Tianyang from the previous unit to the Education Bureau. He could be considered Chu Tianyang's right-handed man. However, this still could not change his identity. After all, he was just a secretary. When Chu Tianyang was unhappy, he would vent his anger on Secretary Li.

Yesterday, after Secretary Li handed the two hand-copied score sheets to Chu Tianyang, he had never seen Chu Tianyang again. Until this morning, when he went to ask Chu Tianyang to attend the announcement ceremony today, he did not find Chu Tianyang. In the end, he called Chu Tianyang and was severely scolded by him. In the end, Chu Tianyang asked him to preside over the ceremony.

Secretary Li's mood was terrible to the extreme. He felt a little sad for himself. A person like him who graduated from a university with real abilities would be an important figure in the government or the business circle. But he was just a secretary. If he had not made a minor mistake in a moment of impulse, how could he become the secretary of Chu Tianyang?

Moreover, he had been working hard for Chu Tianyang for so many years. He even helped Chu Tianyang with his family affairs. But Chu Tianyang never respected him. Secretary Li had thought that Chu Tianyang would treat him better after what he had done last time, but he did not expect that the matter that was set in stone would still go wrong in the end.

However, when he looked at the reporters below the stage who were staring at him eagerly, it was as if they were the ministers in ancient times and they were looking at the Emperor. He felt very comfortable when being stared at like this. Even though he knew that those people only wanted to get the information they wanted from him, he was still very excited. Only the desire in the reporters' eyes could make him satisfied.

After he deliberately coughed twice, the people under the stage immediately shut their mouths. Secretary Li took two sips of hot tea that he carried with him. He made this for himself using Chu Tianyang's top-grade tea leaves. He moistened his throat and then began his lengthy speech. "Dear guests and reporters, I am very happy that you are able to attend our score announcement ceremony today. Director General Chu was unable to attend because he had something to deal with, so he specially sent me, Li Muhao, to preside over the ceremony this time..."

Li Muhao's speech was really full of emotion. When he was thirsty, he picked up his thermos and drank two mouthfuls to moisten his throat. Until he drank up the tea in the thermos, his speech was still not over.

The reporters below the stage already had extremely impatient expressions on their faces, but they could not flare up and could only continue to endure Li Muhao's long speech and his vanity. Li Muhao's speech lasted for half an hour before it ended.

"Next, I will announce the names of the candidates who have achieved outstanding results in the college entrance examination, as well as their rankings in the entire province and the entire city." Li Muhao took another two sips of tea and coughed twice before continuing, "From Shuangta Vocational High School, Class One of the Senior Grade, Lan Feiyan has a total score of 675 points. She ranked number 99 in science in Xinlu Province, and number 9 in Shuangta City!"

Li Muhao started with the results and ranking of Han Dong's girlfriend, Lan Feiyan. When the results were announced, the reporters started discussing heatedly.

"What? Is there such a talent in Vocational High School? Why haven't I noticed her before?" A reporter with a black hat muttered in surprise.

"You've been focused on economic news and haven't paid attention to education. Lan Feiyan has always had a good score, and she did well in the first provincial placement exam." A male photographer who was looking at the camera explained to the reporter after hearing his words.

"My goodness, no one has ranked among top 100 in the province for many years. This time, there are at least nine students who are among the top 100. It is a historic breakthrough. It's worth the waiting!"

"Yes, if someone can be among the top ten in the province, it's worth the waiting! This news is really too exciting. We need such good news in Shuangta City!"

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The reporters kept talking with each other. Li Muhao stood on the stage and looked very proud as if he had taught those excellent students. He paused for a long time before continuing, "From the No. 1 High School in Shuangta City, Qu Bing has a total of 677 points. He is ranked number 98 in the entire province, and number 8 in the entire city..."

This time, due to the limit of time, Li Muhao announced the names of several students in one breath. All of them were from the No. 1 High School in Shuangta City. Li Muhao only stopped after he announced the names of seven students.

Among the seven students, the one with the best ranking was Lan Feiyan's boyfriend, Han Dong. He had a total score of 682 points. He was ranked number 77 in the province and number 3 in the city. No one had expected that his results would surpass those of Dong Xiao, who had always been second only to Lin Jiayi.

Li Muhao stopped, and everyone was nervous. Some people whispered, "This time, the students in Shuangta City have obtained such good results. Perhaps the remaining two students will rank among the top ten in the province?"

"I think it's impossible. Han Dong, who won the third place in the city, only ranked number 77 in the province, right?"

"That may not be the case. I remember that there was a girl named Lin Jiayi who was among the top ten in the province in the placement exam!"

"Is that so? Why haven't I heard of it?"

"It's true. How can I joke with you about this? Moreover, I remember that Director General Chu's son, Chu Minghui, has always had a good grade. Do you think he will be among the remaining two students?"

"It's possible. The day before yesterday, I even gave Director General Chu a special interview. At that time, he was in a very good mood. Maybe he already knew that his son had good results in advance."