Banners such as " Warmly celebrate Zhang Zhijia's 700 points for entering Tsinghua University " and " Warmly celebrate Zhou Yiwei's 140 points for winning the first place in the city for a single subject in Chinese " could be seen everywhere. The decorations seemed to be more lively than the New Year.
Indeed, this was a day worth celebrating even more than the New Year. Today was September 1st. It was the first day of school for almost all high schools in the country. Of course, this was no exception. Today was also the first day of school for No. 3 High School.
Noel High School No. 3 could be said to be the highest school in Noel County. Originally, there were two high schools in the county, No. 1 High School and No. 3 High School. The quality of teaching and the rate of enrollment had been on par for many years. However, this year was an exception. It could be said that this was the most glorious time since No. 3 High School was established. Not only did they produce the top scorer of the city's college entrance examination, but they also produced a student who was admitted to Tsinghua University. Many of them were also admitted to Shanghai's Fudan University, Harlem Institute of Technology, Nanjing University, and WuhanUniversity, which were among the top ten universities in the country. Moreover, 90% of the students who went to Angbu were admitted to university. This was simply a supreme honor for an ordinary county in the north.
The rise in fame made the school famous. The number of students who came to report this year seemed to be more than in previous years. The long line of reporters lined up from the office building to the school gate. Whether it was the students or their parents who came to report, their faces were full of joy and joy. They were talking to each other in groups of three or five. Of course, everyone would be proud of being admitted to such a high school.
This was a joyous moment, but no matter how beautiful it was, it would disappear one day. The joy and joy slowly faded in the bustling discussion of everyone.
It was autumn in September, but as noon passed, the sun seemed to have restrained itself and was not as hot as it was at noon. It became warm, heavy, and lazy as it shone on the earth. The buildings, the field, the flowers, and the trees bathed in the sunlight in this harmonious environment. Quiet and kind, he seemed to be enjoying the glory he had been waiting for.
Following the light, he saw a lonely figure strolling casually with his head lowered. He seemed to have a lot on his mind, as if he was out of place in this cheerful atmosphere.
Unknowingly, the young man had arrived at the school's hall. When he pushed open the door and entered, he saw himself, who had not seen him for a long time. There was a large mirror in the school's hall so that every student could see their goals and dreams clearly every day.
A familiar yet unfamiliar figure immediately entered the young man's eyes. He wore a pair of yellow and white basketball shoes, a pair of nike-like sweatpants, and a t-shirt that reflected the NBA star, Iverson. He was about 1.6 meters tall and slightly thin. He had a worried face, two thick eyebrows on his forehead, a high nose bridge, and a pair of eyes that were as clear as a child's. However, there was a hint of melancholy in his eyes. His skin was the color of wheat bran, and his hair was messy. There was a short beard on his lips, and a few pink pimples on his forehead. It proved that he had been working hard and uneasy for the past few days.
This was Edward, a junior high school graduate like everyone else. However, the glory of No. 3 High School this year didn't seem to bring Edward any good luck. Due to No. 3 High School's achievements this year, it had attracted many students from other counties to study there. Naturally, it was overcrowded, and the cut-off point was much higher than before. It had created the highest cut-off point since the school was established-400 points.
However, Edward only scored 399 points. Originally, this score was enough for him to go to Third High School, but this year's unforeseen event made little Edward's high school dream come to naught. Although it was only a difference of one point, this one point was enough to make him a thousand miles away.
Edward, who was in a depressed mood, had not looked in the mirror for a long time because of the burden at home and the disappointment of the college entrance examination. Now that he looked at himself carefully, he seemed to not recognize him.
He looked at himself who was in such dire straits.”Edward sighed to himself. He had wanted to take a look at the classroom inside, but on second thought, since he didn't belong here, why bother?
Edward secretly shook his head and turned to leave.
After leaving the main gate of No. 3 High School, he saw his classmates smiling and holding daily necessities. His heart seemed to be stabbed by a knife and he secretly felt pain. Looking at his classmates coming in and out, Edward felt even more upset. He was afraid of running into his junior high classmates. Edward secretly quickened his pace as his vanity stirred.
The sun had set, and although the afterglow that covered the earth could still be seen clearly, it was not as bright as before. It just so happened to prove Edward's current state of mind, dark and cold.
Edward strolled aimlessly along the school's iron fence wall, occasionally glancing at the school building that was situated in the middle of the campus. He touched the iron fence, as if it was a chasm separating him from the school.
The sky was getting darker and darker, and it was getting blurry. After leaving the school, Edward was lost in his own thoughts. He still walked aimlessly on the street, passing through tall pine trees and coming to a crossroad in a daze.
The red light turned on. Edward suddenly stopped in his tracks and looked at the passing cars and pedestrians. What a lively street, what a bustling city. Standing by the roadside, he felt particularly lonely. Edward returned to reality with a blinding glare. The street lights were turned on. He looked down at the Iverson T-shirt he was wearing and suddenly thought of how many twists and turns he had gone through to achieve success. This little setback of his might be a must in life. Thinking of this, Edward's ambition grew and he quickly went home.
"You're back. It's time to eat." A warm greeting came from his grandmother, who was accompanying him day by day. Ever since Edward was sensible, his parents had been working outside all year round due to work reasons. They had only left their own for his grandparents. Therefore, his grandparents had been raising him since he was young. They had been raising him through ups and downs for the past ten years. There was naturally no need to mention this relationship.
"Oh, I don't want to eat anymore." Edward replied to Grandma casually, pushed open his door, and threw himself into bed.
"Did he go to No. 3 High School?" His tone remained the same, still so gentle.
"How did you know?" Edward raised his head lazily and squeezed out a sentence.
"I raised you since you were young. How could I not know what you are thinking?”Grandma said with a smile.
"There's no use even if I go. They don't want me either. I really don't know why the cut-off point this year is so high.”Edward sighed and buried his head in the bed again.
"What's there to be sad about? Life has its moments, but if it's not, don't force it. Grandma knows that you've tried your best. I don't expect you to be rich in the future. I just hope that you can grow up healthy, get married, have children, and be safe and happy.”Grandma said with a smile.
These words were like a spring breeze that bathed Edward, clearing away all the haze in his heart. Edward was touched. His grandparents had given him too much since he was young. He really did not know how to repay this kindness.
Tears welled up in Edward's eyes, and he could not help but feel like crying. She slowly raised her head and looked at her kind grandmother with blurry eyes.
"Alright, alright. You're already a man. Why are you still crying? It's not a big deal. Hurry up and get up. Wash your face and eat. It's cold. I'll go heat it up for you.”Grandma left with a smile.
Edward was touched beyond words and forced back his tears. She got out of bed and washed her face.
"What did you make for dinner?" Edward asked, holding his chopsticks.
"Noodles." Grandma's voice came from the kitchen.
"That's great. Grandma is so good." When Edward heard that it was his favorite meal, he swept away his previous gloominess and shouted happily.
"I'm happy now." Grandma placed a bowl of noodles on the table and said with a smile.
After being sad for a while, Edward was really hungry. Without caring about anything else, he wolfed down the food.
"Slow down, slow down. There's still a surprise after eating.”Grandma said with a smile.
"What other surprises? I'm only surprised now.”Grandma's comforting words made Edward somewhat recover from his sadness.
He ignored his grandmother and continued to eat his noodles with his head lowered. He believed that God had already forgotten him. What good things could be waiting for him? He secretly blamed his grandmother for making fun of him at a time like this.
After the meal, Edward saw that Grandma still seemed to be smiling with " ill intentions." He was a little suspicious. Was she hiding something from him?
He looked around and suddenly realized that his grandfather was not around. He wondered why his grandfather was not around today.
"Grandma, where is Grandpa going?" Edward asked.
"He went to look for Teacher Wang." Grandma didn't seem to find it strange and replied indifferently.
"Teacher Wang, that Teacher Wang, why are you looking for him?”Edward was even more confused when he heard Grandma's answer.
"Of course it's Teacher Wang from No. 3 High School.”Grandma answered confidently.
"Why are you looking for him? I don't want to go to Third High either." Edward answered reluctantly, touching his own scar again.
"It's all because of you going to Third Middle School. Teacher Wang has some relationship with your grandfather. The two of us see that you're unhappy every day and know that you're distressed about not being able to go to Third Middle School. Your grandfather will ask this old man to see if he can transfer in and out.”Grandma said calmly.
"Really? "Edward was stunned by this sudden good news. He hadn't been excited for a long time and shouted loudly.
"Of course it's true, but I don't know if it can be inserted. But from what Teacher Wang said, it shouldn't be a problem to miss one point.”As she spoke, Grandma had already finished playing with the chopsticks. She had trained for more than 50 years.
"Oh, then I'll make Grandpa worry about me again.”Edward wasn't a filial son. He always felt that his parents didn't give him enough and always went against his parents. However, he was absolutely filial to his grandparents. His grandfather was already sixty-two years old, and he naturally did not want his grandfather to still run around for him at such an old age.
"If that's the case, your grandfather and I will see that you have a bright future. That will be our greatest achievement.”When Grandma heard her grandson say this, she felt that she had to be careful. Naturally, he was extremely happy.
The grandfather and grandson chatted casually.
Lingling…
The doorbell rang, interrupting their conversation.
"Your grandfather is back. I'll open the door.”At this moment, Grandma seemed a little excited.
When the door opened, a thin old man came into view. He had a kind face, and the wrinkles on his face proved that he had been through the years. His temples were slightly white, and it was obvious that he had not lived a particularly comfortable life when he was young. There was no fashion at all, only an ordinary and vigorous feeling.
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