Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 156 - 114: Old Shen! Top Scorer in the College Entrance Exam!
Lin Xiamo also knew that prestigious universities could learn about top students’ scores in advance through their own channels.
Especially the top scorers in arts and sciences from each province, who are primary targets for these prestigious universities.
Judging from Shen Qiushan’s mock exam scores, he indeed had the potential to become a top scorer in history subjects.
But mock exams and the real college entrance examinations are two different things after all.
No matter how high the mock exam scores are, the true test is on the stage of the actual exam!
Now, since Peking University’s admissions office has called Shen Qiushan, it shows that his score is definitely among the top in the province. Even if he’s not the top scorer, he should be in the top 10, at least top 20.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t take the initiative to call.
"The scores aren’t out yet."
"How do you know I can definitely get into your school?"
Shen Qiushan calmly asked back.
On the other end of the line.
Zhao Kainan, head of Peking University’s Sanjiang Province admissions team, was sitting in a black Buick business car.
This question from Shen Qiushan is a common one among students, after all, scores have not been officially announced yet.
"Old Shen, am I the first one to call you?"
Zhao Kainan asked again.
"Yes, you are."
Shen Qiushan responded truthfully.
Upon hearing this feedback, Zhao Kainan was overjoyed, not expecting to have such luck.
Why is that!
Because he knew Shen Qiushan was the top scorer in history subjects for Sanjiang Province.
Since no other schools had called, it means Shen Qiushan wasn’t aware he was the top scorer yet.
This means he could deliver the good news!
Don’t underestimate the "merit of delivering good news," in ancient times it was considered a prestigious errand, and the master would give generous rewards when happy.
Although the times have changed, being the bearer of such good news should still earn some favor.
"Old Shen, then I have to congratulate you."
"You are the top scorer in history subjects for Sanjiang Province!"
Zhao Kainan also read reports online about Shen Qiushan, knowing he was a 38-year-old mature student.
So, when he got the scores, he specifically asked for approval from his superiors on whether to recruit him proactively.
After all, the age is a factor.
But the leadership was firm, insisting on recruiting him!
And offering more favorable conditions than those given to other top scorers.
"Top scorer??"
"My dad is the top scorer!!"
The Shen Family.
Upon hearing the voice from the phone, Shen Qiushan hadn’t even spoken yet.
Shen Yanran beside him cheerfully exclaimed in excitement.
Shen Yixiao hugged his dad tightly: "Dad, you’re awesome!"
"You really became the top scorer!!"
Zhou Ruolin and Xu Fang instinctively glanced at each other, both showing looks of astonishment.
They came to interview Shen Qiushan, naturally because of the high attention on this mature student.
Considering the previous media frenzy, no matter his score, the news surely wouldn’t lack attention.
However, Shen Qiushan turned out to be the top scorer!
From a media practitioner’s perspective, this news is explosive!
Since the interview by Zhou Ruolin, Shen Qiushan, this 38-year-old mature student, became a controversial figure.
Especially with people like Wang Zhixin and Yang Xijin fanning the flames, Shen Qiushan was once at the center of public debate.
The later live broadcast of the mock exam silenced most netizens.
But neither Wang Zhixin nor Yang Xijin conceded defeat; the former continued posting videos online to criticize.
While Yang Xijin maintained his sarcastic tone, occasionally mentioning Shen Qiushan in his videos.
The college entrance exam days, Shen Qiushan’s confident estimation sparked another wave of attention.
Looking at Shen Qiushan’s experiences over this period, it’s the epitome of a life turnaround.
A 38-year-old mature student faced with skepticism.
Bearing online bullying and various public criticisms, working hard to study!
In the end, he became the top scorer in Sanjiang Province’s college entrance exam!
This experience is nothing short of legendary!
It could be made into a movie!
As seasoned reporters, Zhou Ruolin and Xu Fang have seen many peculiar and unbelievable events.
But Shen Qiushan becoming the top scorer was particularly shocking to them.
Beside them, Lin Xiamo took a deep breath, light sparkling in her bright eyes.
Since the interview by Zhou Ruolin, she too was under immense pressure.
After all, Shen Qiushan was studying as a guest student at their school, and there were plenty of voices online criticizing their school.
At this moment, Shen Qiushan didn’t disappoint.
As the top scorer in the history subject for Sanjiang Province, it was of course certain he’d enter Sanjiang University!
That means, he did not just fulfill his original promise.
He stepped further!
Directly achieving the top scorer title in the entrance exam!
This not only set the record for the oldest top scorer since the reinstatement of the entrance exam.
Shen Qiushan also became the first top scorer in the history of Sanjiang High School.
After all, Sanjiang High School is just an average city-focus high school, ranking only upper-middle among nearly a hundred high schools in Sanjiang City, incomparable to the top provincial key high schools.
Yet produced a top scorer like Shen Qiushan!
For Lin Xiamo, the vice principal who constantly pushed this matter forward, this also represents significant political achievement.
Listening to the cheers on the other end of the phone, Zhao Kainan, the bearer of good news, slightly curled his lips. Once the noise on Shen Qiushan’s side subsided, he continued: "Old Shen, could we meet and talk?"
"Uh, okay."
Shen Qiushan hesitated briefly, then agreed.
Even though he didn’t have intentions of attending Peking University, having a conversation can do no harm.
Additionally, being his first time experiencing such an event, Shen Qiushan was curious about what favorable terms they could offer.
After hanging up, Shen Qiushan sent his home address to them.
Just as Zhou Ruolin and Xu Fang were preparing for further interviews, Shen Qiushan’s phone rang again.
This time, it was the admissions office of Qinghua who called...
Apparently, both universities received the outstanding exam results at around the same time.
The time difference between the calls to Shen Qiushan was less than five minutes.
Sanjiang City Education Bureau.
Lin Moxuan had just finished a morning meeting.
Back in his office, he made himself a pot of tea.
Just as he was sipping his tea, his secretary Chen Xiaohua knocked on the door.
"Boss, the college entrance exam results came out this morning."
"The top arts student is from our Sanjiang City, and the top science student is from the neighboring Linhai City."
As he spoke, Chen Xiaohua handed a transcript to Lin Moxuan.
It contained the list of the top 50 arts and science students in Sanjiang Province.
Lin Moxuan wasn’t in a hurry to look at the transcript. He leisurely took a sip of his tea and then asked, "Which school is the top arts student from?"
"Experimental or the Second High School?"
The two schools mentioned by Lin Moxuan are known as the "Two Stars of Sanjiang."
They are the best high schools in Sanjiang City, where top scorers in previous college entrance exams often emerged.
"Neither."
Chen Xiaohua shook his head: "It’s from Sanjiang High School, where Director Lin, um, Principal Lin works!"
"What!!"
Lin Moxuan’s eyes widened: "You mean the top arts student is from Momo’s school?"
"Yes!"
"It’s that Shen Qiushan!"
"The 38-year-old controversial mature student!"
Clatter!
The teacup in Lin Moxuan’s hand fell onto the desk, spilling half a cup of tea.
Chen Xiaohua quickly stepped forward, grabbed a cloth to help wipe the desk.
Lin Moxuan stood back quickly to avoid the tea spilling onto his pants.
Then he hurriedly picked up the partially soaked transcript.
Fortunately, only the science rankings were dampened.
His gaze fell on the arts rankings.
1st place, Shen Qiushan, 709 points, Sanjiang City High School (Mature Student).
This...
This kid actually scored as the top student!
Lin Moxuan was utterly astonished.
Previously, Shen Qiushan had estimated his score to be around 680 points.
When the news got out, Lin Moxuan had been grumbling at home, saying Shen Qiushan was loose-tongued and only bragged in front of the media.
Turns out, 680 points was a modest claim!
Shen Qiushan actually scored 29 points more!
Meaning, not only was he not bragging to the media, he was actually being "very modest"!
"Boss, as usual, we reward the top scorer of the college entrance exam."
"The prize is also presented by you personally, should we contact the TV station?"
After cleaning the desk, Chen Xiaohua asked again.
Giving a reward like this from the Education Bureau is certainly something to be covered by the media, serving as a promotion for educational work.
"Let’s just follow the usual procedures."
After a moment of meditation, Lin Moxuan gave a slight wave of his hand.
As the capital of Sanjiang Province, Sanjiang City has the strongest educational resources in the province, producing top scorers almost every year.
Either the top arts student or the top science student.
There are times when both the top arts and science students are from Sanjiang City!
Of course, there are rare occasions when both top students are from other cities.
Thus, rewarding top scorers from the college entrance exam is a well-established procedure at the Education Bureau.
"Okay, I’ll go notify them now."
Chen Xiaohua acknowledged and swiftly exited the office.
Lin Moxuan picked up the province-wide college entrance exam rankings transcript again.
Shen Qiushan’s total score: 709 points!
Chinese: 142 points
Math: 150 points
English: 148 points
Arts Comprehensive: 269 points
Lin Moxuan glanced at the second-place score, a total of 699 points.
Remarkably, 10 points lower than Shen Qiushan.
This top scorer title is truly well-deserved!
I really underestimated this kid before!
He actually became the top scorer!
Lin Moxuan couldn’t help but marvel silently to himself.
On the other side, as soon as Shen Qiushan hung up the phone from Qinghua’s admissions office, the call from Sanjiang University’s admissions office came in.
Because Shen Qiushan had publicly stated that his goal was Sanjiang University, the admissions staff from Sanjiang University were very enthusiastic and proactively promised over the phone that as long as Shen Qiushan applied to Sanjiang University, the school could offer a 200,000 yuan scholarship!
Ending the call.
Shen Qiushan immediately switched his phone to airplane mode; given the current situation, if he didn’t do so, his phone would become a direct hotline.
After all, several top universities hadn’t called yet!
And those universities weren’t even in his consideration, so there was no need to let them waste their time.
"Brother Shen, now that your scores are good enough for Qingbei, will you still insist on applying to Sanjiang University?"
Seeing that Shen Qiushan had some free time, Zhou Ruolin immediately seized the moment to ask.
"Maybe."
"I haven’t decided yet."
Shen Qiushan replied perfunctorily. In his mind, his goal hadn’t changed.
But in the current situation, he still needed to let Qingbei exert a bit of pressure on Sanjiang University.
The goal remained unchanged, but the benefits deserved should still be pursued, otherwise his top scorer status would seem too cheap!
