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A week later, Shi An, Shi Ning, and Chen Yu stood in front of the school's bulletin board, nervously searching for their names.

The results of the high school entrance examination have finally been released. This is an important turning point in their lives, determining whether they can enter their dream key high school – No. 1 High School.

Shi An's eyes darted quickly across the list, and when he saw his name ranked first, a flash of surprise and pride crossed his eyes.

He clenched his fists, his joy surging like an uncontrollable tide.

"I did it!"

He silently shouted in his heart.

Shi Ning also found her name on the side, ranking second.

Although she missed out on first place, her face still beamed with a satisfied smile.

"Brother, you're amazing!"

She patted Shi An on the shoulder and exclaimed in sincere admiration.

Chen Yu stood to the side, looking somewhat nervous.

His eyes scanned the list again and again, and finally he saw his name in a corner.

"Just barely missed the cutoff score for No. 1 High School by one point!"

He jumped up excitedly, tears welling in his eyes.

This point was of great significance to him; it was the result of countless days and nights of hard work and his hope for changing his destiny.

The three of them hugged each other excitedly and cheered.

The students around them looked on with envy and were happy for their success.

"Shi An, Shi Ning, you two are amazing!"

"Chen Yu, congratulations! You won by a narrow margin!"

The students' congratulations rose and fell, making this hot summer day even more vibrant.

Shi An and Shi Ning, along with Chen Yu, couldn't wait to return home, eager to share the good news with Jiang Man and Qin Yishen as soon as possible.

As soon as she entered the house, Shi An shouted, "Mom and Dad, we're back!"

Jiang Man came out of the kitchen and saw the smiles on the children's faces. She had already guessed seven or eight parts of the story.

"Judging from your expressions, you must have done well on the exam, right?"

she asked with a smile.

Shi Ning ran over excitedly and hugged Jiang Man's arm: "Mom, my brother and I both got into No. 1 High School, and Chen Yu got in too!"

"Really? That's great!"

Jiang Man said excitedly, tears welling up in her eyes.

She turned to look at Qin Yishen, and their eyes met, both seeing the relief and joy in each other's eyes.

Qin Yishen put down his newspaper, stood up, and said with a smile, "Children, you are all amazing! This is the result of your hard work, and we are proud of you!"

To celebrate their children's advancement to a higher level of education, Jiang Man and Qin Yishen decided to hold a banquet and invite relatives and friends to gather together.

Jiang Man got busy and made a long menu, which included dishes that the children loved, as well as some local specialties.

Qin Yishen went to the market to buy ingredients. He carefully selected fresh vegetables, meat and seafood, his face beaming with a happy smile.

Shi An, Shi Ning, and Chen Yu were also busy; they helped clean the room and set the dining table.

Shi An arranged the tables and chairs neatly, while Shi Ning brought out colorful balloons and ribbons, decorating the living room with a festive touch. Chen Yu took the initiative to wash the dishes and wipe the table; although he wasn't very talkative, every movement he made was full of seriousness and focus.

Soon, relatives and friends arrived one after another.

Everyone congratulated the children and presented them with carefully prepared gifts.

Some donated school supplies, hoping the children would study hard in high school.

Some donated books to encourage the children to broaden their knowledge.

Others donated daily necessities, expressing their care and love for the children.

At the banquet, everyone sat together, filled with laughter and joy.

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen warmly greeted the guests, pouring wine and serving them food.

Shi An, Shi Ning, and Chen Yu then toasted the elders one by one to thank them for their care and support.

"Shi An, Shi Ning, you two must keep up the good work and strive to get into a good university!"

An elder said with a smile. Shi An and Shi Ning nodded quickly, "We definitely will, thank you for your encouragement, Uncle and Aunt!"

Chen Yu added from the side, "Uncle and Aunt, I will cherish this opportunity and study hard."

Everyone enjoyed the delicious food while sharing interesting stories from their lives.

This little home is filled with warmth and happiness.

On this special day, all worries and fatigue are thrown to the winds, leaving only intense joy and anticipation for the future.

After dinner, everyone sat together in the courtyard chatting. The children sat in a circle, discussing their upcoming high school life.

Shi An said, "I heard that the academic pressure at No. 1 High School is very high, so we need to prepare in advance."

Shi Ning nodded: "Yes, but I believe we can definitely do it!"

Chen Yu added from the side, "I need to learn more from you all and try to keep up with everyone's pace."

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen looked at the children, their hearts filled with joy.

After seeing their middle school entrance exam results, Shi An, Shi Ning, and Chen Yu, having just experienced the ordeal of the exam, immediately threw themselves into the "tutoring project" in the compound.

When many parents saw that all three of Qin's children had been admitted to top-tier high schools, including the best one, they rushed to Qin Yishen and Jiang Man, offering to pay for tutoring so their children could receive extra lessons.

But all offers were rejected because of limited energy and the fact that the children themselves needed to study high school material.

Every morning, sunlight filters through the dappled leaves and falls on the old locust tree in the courtyard, where they begin their day of tutoring.

The siblings Shi An and Shi Ning have a clear division of labor. Shi An is good at logical thinking. When explaining math problems, he can always break down complex ideas into simple and easy-to-understand steps, allowing children who were once afraid of math to gradually find the joy of solving problems.

For example, when teaching quadratic equations, he would use examples of profit and loss in buying and selling things in real life, which would instantly make the children understand.

Shi Ning has a unique advantage in Chinese language. He guides children to appreciate ancient poems and teaches them how to use beautiful words and phrases in their compositions to make the originally dry text vivid and lively.

Although Chen Yu is not very talkative, he is very dedicated to English tutoring. He patiently corrects the children's pronunciation and teaches them to memorize words using fun association methods.

There were moments of joy and little mishaps during the tutoring sessions. Once, a child was so frustrated that he cried because he couldn't understand complex geometric shapes.

Shi An quickly handed over a tissue and gently comforted her, "Don't worry, let's try another method. You'll definitely be able to learn it."

So he found some branches and drew shapes on the ground, showing the changes in the shapes by constantly moving the branches. The child finally stopped crying and started laughing, having grasped the key points.

As the days went by, the tutoring sessions came to a successful end, and the children's grades improved significantly, while their enthusiasm for knowledge grew even stronger.

"Oh, by the way, the principal of No. 1 High School contacted me today, saying that Shi An is the top student in the city, and asked him to prepare a speech for the freshman assembly!" (End of Chapter)