
Gu Xiqiao sat on the carpet in the living room, teasing the dog as he threw a hoop, letting it dangle over it.
At first, Haha was unwilling to do so, but his instincts emerged, in the end. Being teased by the toy several times, the toy finally started having fun after a few minutes.
He did not realize that today was the day the results were announced until Xiao Yun called him, because he had fun playing with Haha.
“How much can you get?” It was the first sentence that greeted him when he received a call from Xiao Yun.
“What?” Gu Xiqiao blinked at the question, their thoughts were not at the same wavelength.
Xiao Yun patted his own forehead desperately. “I say, national final results, have you checked yours?”
I haven't. Gu Xiqiao replied, jolting from a daze. He threw the ring at random and pulled himself onto the sofa, “Then have you checked yours? How did you do it?”
“China 123 points! Total score 649 points! That's 98 points higher than the minimum line! ” Xiao Yun's voice became more excited as he spoke, “I went to an interview at the performing arts faculty at University B three months ago, and I'm worried I won't have enough points, but it looks like I'll have enough and more!”
Hearing that Xiao Yun went for an interview at the School of Performing Arts at University B, Gu Xiqiao raised his eyebrows subtly. It seemed that his original route to enter the film industry had not changed, and his pink lips curved up to form a smile. “Congratulations!”
“It's not big.” Xiao Yun said humbly, knowing in his heart that he would not be in his place without Gu Xiqiao. “Site to check results not yet closed, give me your table number and ID.”
Gu Xiqiao did not care much about that, and his memory was good, recalling the numbers from the time he had to fill it up for a year. He did not need to go upstairs to look for her, and he gave it to Xiao Yun right after he asked for it without much thought.
Xiao Yun did not hang up, and Gu Xiqiao could hear the keyboard typing on the other side of the call. After a while, Xiao Yun's surprised voice sounded. “While, why can't I find your value?”
“If you can't find it, it's okay, maybe it's a system delay. Quickly tell Grandpa Xiao the news, I am sure he will be very happy, ” replied Gu Xiqiao, smiling widely. Xiao Yun only hesitated for a moment, knowing that Gu Xiqiao would tell him once he got news of this.
Gu Xiqiao waited for a while and sure enough, Wu Hongwen's phone came as scheduled. He usually had decent grades in the rocket class, but after mixing with Gu Xiqiao and the others for a month, his value had been raised to a whole new level. The result he got this time was 721 points, even for someone from the Rocket Class, it was incredible and only came second after Luo Wenlang!
So the only thing left is him?
Finally, even Madam Zhang called her to inquire about the result. Gu Xiqiao did not care about that, and he also tried to check the results on the computer, but he was unable to find it.
***
At the same time at the base, Jiang Shuxuan's phone rang. He opened it to see an unknown number on his personal phone. He stopped the meeting, and received the call.
After a while, a complicated expression flashed across his face.
Closing the call, he continued the meeting. Not long after, another call came in. This time, there was a shocked expression on his face after receiving the call.
“Let's end here for today,” he announced directly after that, ending the meeting.
Waiting for everyone to leave, Yin Shaoyuan stood up from his chair with a puzzled expression, “Brother Jiang, it is not easy for you to come to the base, why did you leave so quickly all of a sudden?”
“His national final result just came out. I received three calls, one each from S University, B University, and A University. ” Jiang Shuxuan turned around and walked out of the room, emotions flashed in his obsidian eyes. The thin lips lifted slightly, and the lines on his face became smooth becoming a softer expression on his gentle face.
***
Gu Xiqiao was waiting for a call from his class teacher, as he did not manage to check the results.
“I understand, thank you, Guru.” Gu Xiqiao replied, nodding his head, not too surprised by the result.
As for Old Ban, he had never met such a calm puppet. “I've just called to let you know, if you panic after being unable to check your results. It's okay then, come to school tomorrow, I think they'll be a lot of people looking for you. ”
Gu Xiqiao walked downstairs as he spoke on the phone, thinking that he should fill out an information form and which university to choose.
Jiang Shuxuan had already entered the house, seeing that he was coming down, he stopped and stood by the door. She stood against the light, all the coldness from her expression fading away, her lips sloping upwards in a rare smile and a gentle expression on her face as she looked at him. “Congratulations.”
He always thought that even though such a cold person like him smiled, it would become stiff and awkward, but only with that little smile, it would be, it feels like a spring breeze that can melt the coldest snow.
His smile did not hide anything behind it, the bright light in his eyes was as if there were diamonds in his eyes. Right now, only one word comes to his mind — phenomenal.
He really should smile more, Gu Xiqiao thought as he scratched his nose, and forced himself to turn away from that bright smile.
Jiang Shuxuan looked at his fluttering eyes, and chuckled as he ducked slightly, rubbing his head gently. “Ranker top, we will hold a celebration tonight and invite some close friends.”
Right now, you should celebrate such a joyous event with your family. However, thinking that the group of people was his family, Jiang Shuxuan furrowed his brows, it was like having nothing at all. At least he still has it.
Thinking about the fact that Gu Xiqiao had filled out the contact information for the family with his details, Jiang Shuxuan felt somewhat sad and happy for having done so.
Thankfully, that's the detail.
Not necessary. Gu Xiqiao said, waving his hand. “They will definitely have dinner with their family, it's okay. I still have to go to school tomorrow. ”
Jiang Shuxuan looked at him. “It's okay, I'll set it.”
Gu Xiqiao: “...”
News of the top rankers in N City quickly spread through their own classmates, and soon spread throughout the school.
In the afternoon, major newspapers are already getting first-hand information about the results of college exams.
Every year, the top rankers in the national finals are always popular news. Adding to the fact that he was not only a top ranker in N City, but an entire country as well, this content is much more gold and cannot be compared to the previous top-ranked articles they have published before.
Not only was the top ranker interesting, but the person who was second was also outstanding. Just three points fewer than the top rankers, N City not only took the top spot, they also took second place. As soon as the information about the college entrance exam came out, not only was N City — even other cities competing to report on the matter as quickly as possible, and it became the hottest topic among the current talks.
Journalists in N City started to dig up information about Gu Xiqiao and Luo Wenlang, they had sent representatives to meet the two at first, hoping that they could get an individual interview with them. They had never expected that the two would become so secretive, one more mysterious than the other, and for the first time had seen such a humble top soldier so far.
***
Gu Xiqiao was unaware of all the happenings as he sat in his room to finish the painting after dinner — got lost in his own world as he painted. Until when Jiang Shuxuan knocked on his door, and he put down his brush, Haha in his painting seemed to come to life again.
“Change your clothes, I'll take you out.” Jiang Shuxuan said as he glanced at the current T-shirt and jeans clothing.
Gu Xiqiao opened his mouth to ask some questions, but did not expect Jiang Shuxuan to suddenly close the door in front of his face. She smiled resignedly, would open her wardrobe and look for a dress to replace.
It was a tight dress. Her bright yellow color makes her skin whiter, and she lowers her ebony black hair — her red lips and white teeth complete her appearance. Something flickered in Jiang Shuxuan's eyes when he saw it, but he simply nodded in satisfaction without saying anything.