Chapter 33: Echoes

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In the examination hall, Zhong Wu was pushed out. His weight of over 200 kilograms was manageable, but his body was too broad, causing his limbs to dangle off the stretcher. The paramedics had to lift his limbs separately and carry him to the nearby emergency room. However, the doctors in the emergency room all shook their heads, indicating they couldn't handle his condition, so he was sent back out. This back-and-forth was exhausting, and with one less student responsible for the confrontation, they needed to find a replacement and re-announce, which caused quite a stir. Once the candidates figured out the situation, they became excited, shouting: "It's Zhong Wu, it's Zhong Wu, that senior student in charge of the exam. Look, look, he's on that stretcher!" "Pushed out? No emergency treatment?" "I guess they can't save him?" "If even emergency treatment can't save him, how badly was he beaten? Haha, was it by one of the candidates? Wow, who's so awesome!" "It must be, probably by the student who just went in! I wonder who it was? Well done! Like a second parent! Haha, if he were in front of me, I'd definitely kneel down to him." For some reason, the remaining candidates felt a strange sense of relief, finally able to vent the pent-up frustration in their chests! Even those who kept quiet to maintain appearances were secretly applauding. "No loud noises!" the female teacher scolded, but this time she didn't enforce the rules strictly, just told the candidates to return to their seats and didn't stop them from continuing to talk. She also knew Zhong Wu, a very capable senior student who had access to many resources. Now that he was beaten like this, was it done by the candidate who just went in? She recalled the feeling when Chen Chuan passed by her earlier and immediately confirmed her judgment. In the emergency room, Fang Zhiming also saw Zhong Wu being brought in and then pushed out. What, I just came in and you followed? Oh, you're out again... He couldn't believe it at first but then suddenly relaxed, understanding what had happened, and with a "heh', he punched the air in celebration, though it aggravated his injuries, making him grimace. After a moment, he looked up at the ceiling and laughed happily. In the east of Yangzhi City, on the National Avenue, a long Lanhui luxury car slowly drove up and stopped there.Meng Shu sat in the back seat of the car, accompanied by a female assistant wearing black-rimmed glasses. She asked, "Is the Wuyi re-examination today?" The assistant replied earnestly, "Miss, yes." Meng Shu said, "Go and ask, I want to know the result now." The assistant immediately opened the door and got out of the car, then went to instruct those who followed behind. In the front passenger seat, an elderly man who looked like a butler turned around and said, "Miss, are you so optimistic about your classmate? You played together as children, but people's hearts are fickle. Can he still meet your expectations now?" Meng Shu said, "Uncle Yi, my evaluation of him is not influenced by any childhood nostalgia, nor will I act emotionally. I am almost eighteen years old. I need someone by my side who is of clean background and trustworthy, to serve me, to serve the family, so that the company can continue to thrive in the long run. He is the most suitable candidate I have ever seen." Uncle Yi said, "I have seen Chen Chuan's records. He had good grades in middle school. Before taking the Wuda[-] exam, he had never been to any boxing gym or training facility, yet he managed to get into Wuda[-] on his own. Miss, your judgment is indeed good. With a little cultivation, such talent would be a great candidate." At this moment, footsteps approached, and the female assistant came to the car window, cautiously saying, "Miss, that Chen Chuan... has passed the Wuyi re-examination." Meng Shu didn't say much, looked ahead, and said, "Let's go." "Wait a moment, Miss," Uncle Yi suddenly said. "If Miss wants to secure this young man's service, I might be able to think of a way." Meng Shu looked at him and said, "Uncle Yi, I remember you are from Yangzhi?" "Yes." Uncle Yi sighed, "I am old. In my early years, I followed the fifth young master around. Now my body is still fine, but my heart is tired. It would be better to retire in my hometown and also keep an eye on this talent for Miss." Meng Shu said, "I understand Chen Chuan's personality; he cannot be forced with strong measures. You can stay, but do not do anything unnecessary." Uncle Yi said, "Miss, I know my limits and would not do anything to make things difficult for you. Being a Wuyi upper-class student is not easy, especially for students without that background. The more outstanding they are, the more pressure they have." He smiled peacefully and said, "Miss, I will not take the initiative to do anything. I will only offer a choice when he needs it. I believe he will understand the good intentions of Miss."Meng Shu said, "Uncle Yi, remember your promise." The car's front and rear doors opened simultaneously. The female assistant got in, while Uncle Yi got out, closed the door from the outside, stepped back two steps, and waved to the inside with a bow. Meng Shu looked ahead and said, "Let's go, back to Central City." The headlights suddenly lit up, illuminating the road. A leading car drove out first, followed by the luxury car, with a series of cars and armored vehicles closely following behind, heading along the avenue towards Central City. Inside Wuyi University[-], Chen Chuan stood outside the examination hall for a while, finished eating a piece of beef jerky, and then walked out of the school gate. He retrieved his bike from the square and headed home. Nian Fuli, Yu Wan, and two cousins were waiting there. When they heard the sound of the bike bell outside, Yu Wan hurried to go out, but Nian Fuli stopped her, saying seriously, "Don't show too much concern. If the child didn't pass, he would feel bad too." Yu Wan hesitated and did not go out. The door creaked open, and Chen Chuan walked in from outside. He glanced around and saw his cousins sitting obediently, their round eyes watching him, while Nian Fuli leaned on the sofa reading a newspaper. Yu Wan was knitting a sweater and, pretending not to care, asked, "Chan'er, how did the exam go?" Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Aunt, Uncle, I passed." "Phew..." Yu Wan first relaxed, putting down the sweater and letting out a long sigh. She glared at Nian Fuli and said, "It's all your fault!" Then, as if remembering something, she turned away, wiping her tears. Nian Fuli also showed joy upon hearing the news but maintained his composure, saying nonchalantly, "Alright, alright, Yu Wan, he passed, he didn't fail, it's no big deal." Yu Wan turned back and said, "Can't I be happy? Can't I be happy?" Nian Fuli muttered, "When Xiao Qian got into the military academy, I didn't see you this happy..."“Is it the same? Qian'er still has your brothers in the army to take care of him.” “I won't argue with you.” Yu Wan stood up and walked forward, pulling away Nian Fuli's newspaper, saying with annoyance, “What are you pretending for? You don't even know it's upside down.” Nian Fuli felt a bit embarrassed, coughed, and said, “The light at home needs to be changed, my eyesight is getting worse recently.” The cousins could also sense their parents' emotions, jumped up making whooping sounds, and kept clapping, just happy to share the joy. Nian Fuli said, “Xiao Chuan, haven't eaten yet, right?” Chen Chuan said, “Not yet.” Yu Wan said, “Your uncle said to wait for you to come back, now it's just the right time.” Nian Fuli stood up, waved his hand, and said, “Set it up, Xiao Chuan, today we two men will have a couple of drinks.” “Dinner time, dinner time!” The two little ones cheered. Yu Wan smiled and went to the kitchen, bringing out plates of heated dishes. After everyone in the family sat down, she brought over cups, poured a cup of yellow wine for Nian Fuli, and said to Chen Chuan, “Xiao Chuan, you're practicing martial arts, you don't need to drink, your uncle will drink, I bought you soda.” “I want some too, I want some too.” Nian Fuli chuckled, muttered something about making a fuss, but didn't force Chen Chuan. Chen Chuan smiled, waited for Nian Fuli to eat a few bites of the dishes, then picked up his cup, using the drink as a substitute for wine, toasted Nian Fuli, and then said, “Uncle, aunt, after the semester starts, I'll move to the school dormitory.” Nian Fuli sighed and said, “It's only right, you've made something of yourself now, your aunt and I have one less worry, study well at Wuda[-], as for how far you can go, my vision is too narrow to see, but just remember to come back often to see your aunt and the cousins.” Chen Chuan smiled and said, “Uncle, I'm just at Wuda[-], not far from here, just a few steps away, if uncle doesn't find me a bother, then I'll come back often, to taste aunt's home cooking.” Yu Wan said happily, “Chan'er loves to eat, aunt will cook for you every day.” At this moment, Nian Fuli suddenly slapped the table with a bang, startling Yu Wan, who glared at him and complained, “What are you doing, startling us like that?”Nian Fuli rubbed his scalp and said, “That mop of Wei Laohu’s, I need to go back and find it, hmm, find it.” “What mop?” Yu Wan was somewhat puzzled. Sёarch* The nôᴠel Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Chuan smiled and said, “No rush, school hasn’t started yet. It’ll be a few more days before Captain Wei gets the news.” Nian Fuli chuckled a few times, rolled up his sleeves, picked up his chopsticks, and pointed, “He wanted me to feed him, right? I’ll feed him, let’s see if he eats. This Wei Laohu, I wonder how he’s going to bark in front of me from now on?” Yu Wan muttered, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Nian Fuli waved his hand and said, “It’s men’s business, don’t worry about it.” Yu Wan said irritably, “I can’t be bothered with you.” Chen Chuan then said to Yu Wan, “Auntie, there are some things I can’t take with me, I’d like to leave them here with you for now.” Yu Wan thought for a moment and said, “Is it your second sister and brother-in-law’s stuff? Leave it with your aunt, and you can take it back once you’ve graduated and settled down.” At the same time, inside Wuyi University[-], the re-examination had ended. Master Gao returned to his office, picked up the phone, and after connecting, he said to the person on the other end: “You know about what happened in the examination hall, right? Yes, that kid is interesting, I say he did well. Such a student must be cultivated properly, but whether he can stand on his own two feet, that’s up to him.” The voice on the other end replied, “This good sprout has just emerged, don’t put too much pressure on it, lest it collapses. We should support it for a while first.” Master Gao said, “What good sprout grows under the eaves? Oh, you think everyone is like you, finding a good wife and relying on a good father-in-law?” The voice said, “Alright, Old Gao, joking with me, huh? Seems like you’re in a good mood, should find you more work to do…” Before he could finish, Master Gao immediately became serious and said, “Alright, enough of this nonsense, I’ll do what needs to be done. As for Commissioner Jiang, you’re the school trustee, you handle it properly.” The voice responded steadily, “As long as it complies with Wuyi’s rules, I can hold it down for you!” …… ……

Chapter 33: Echoes

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