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Chapter 184 I really passed the exam!
Shi Ning rested her chin on her hands, her eyes revealing a hint of anticipation and nervousness.

Her fingers tapped the table unconsciously, making a soft sound.

Shi An paced back and forth in the living room, glancing at the clock on the wall every now and then, as if time was moving too slowly.

They knew in their hearts that, based on their usual grades and performance in mock exams, reaching the first-tier university admission line should be a sure thing, but even so, they couldn't help feeling a little uneasy before the actual results came out.

Chen Yu, sitting to the side, looked extremely nervous.

His hands were clenched tightly together, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

Chen Yu started his studies late. Although he put in several times more effort than others in his senior year of high school and made great progress in his grades, getting into a top-tier university was still a huge challenge for him. His gaze wandered, sometimes looking at Shi An, sometimes at Shi Ning, silently praying that he could create a miracle.

"I don't know when the results will come out. I'm getting really anxious waiting for them," Shi Ning broke the silence, her voice tinged with anxiety.

Shi An stopped pacing, walked over to Shi Ning and sat down next to her. He patted her shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, we're pretty sure we'll get into a top university." Then he looked at Chen Yu and encouraged him, "Chen Yu, don't be too nervous. Everyone has seen how hard you've worked this year. Maybe the result will be better than you expect."

Chen Yu forced a smile and nodded: "I hope so. I'm really worried that I won't be able to reach the first-tier university admission score and that I'll let you down and all your help and my own efforts."

Shi Ning gently held Chen Yu's hand and said earnestly, "Brother Chen Yu, no matter the result, you've already done a great job. Even if you don't get into a top university this time, it doesn't mean anything. We still have other options."

Looking into Shi Ning's sincere eyes, Chen Yu felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and his tense emotions eased slightly.

In the days leading up to the results, the three of them seemed to be enveloped in a tense atmosphere. Shi Ning and Shi An would occasionally do some practice problems together to maintain their problem-solving skills and also try to distract themselves. Chen Yu, on the other hand, locked himself in his room, reviewing his past mistakes over and over again, hoping to find areas for improvement.

One afternoon, Shi Ning got tired of studying in her room and went outside. She saw that Chen Yu's door was ajar, and she could hear him sighing softly from inside. Shi Ning gently pushed the door open and saw Chen Yu sitting at his desk, his eyes filled with exhaustion and anxiety.

"Brother Chen Yu, take a rest. Don't torture yourself too much," Shi Ning said softly.

Chen Yu looked up at Shi Ning and said with a wry smile, "I'm still a little worried. I feel like I still have a lot of shortcomings."

Shi Ning walked over to him, picked up the notebook of wrong questions on the table, and said seriously, "Look, you have almost mastered these wrong questions, and you have made great progress this year. Believe in yourself, you can definitely do it."

Chen Yu looked at Shi Ning, his heart filled with indescribable emotion. He knew that Shi Ning and Shi An had always supported him, and without their encouragement and help, he could not have persevered until now.

As time passed, the day for the results to be released finally arrived. Early in the morning, Shi An, Shi Ning, and Chen Yu sat in front of their computers, their fingers trembling slightly on the keyboard. Shi Ning took a deep breath and entered the website address for checking the results. The moment the page loaded, all three of them held their breath.

When the results page finally appeared, Shi Ning and Shi An both smiled with delight.

Shi Ning's grades were even better than she had expected, exceeding the first-tier university admission line by a significant margin.

Shi An's grades are also excellent, and he is guaranteed admission to a top-tier university.

Chen Yu stared nervously at the screen, and when he saw his score, his eyes widened in disbelief.

His score was just a few points above the first-tier university admission line!

"I...I got into a top-tier university!"

Chen Yu's voice trembled with excitement. He turned his head to look at Shi Ning and Shi An, his eyes glistening with tears.

Shi Ning and Shi An jumped up excitedly and hugged Chen Yu tightly: "That's great, Brother Chen Yu, you did it!"

The three embraced tightly, tears of joy streaming down their faces. At that moment, all the tension, anxiety, and effort had been rewarded.

In the days that followed, the three of them began to busy themselves with filling out their college applications.

Together, they studied the majors offered and admission scores of various universities, and earnestly discussed their future career paths.

Ning has always cherished a love for the law and dreamed of one day becoming a legal professional who upholds justice.

When filling out her college application, she thought it over carefully and ultimately made the firm decision to choose law.

When the admission letter from the prestigious 211 university was handed to her, her hands trembled slightly, and her eyes shone with excitement.

The gold-embossed school name and the words "Law Major" on the admission notice seemed to be the highest recognition of her years of hard work.

Shi An was equally delighted. With his solid foundation in science and his strong interest in computers, he applied to the same university for the computer science major.

He knew how lucky he was to be able to continue spending time with his sister, Shi Ning, at the same university.

The brother and sister held their respective admission notices, looked at each other and smiled, their smiles filled with anticipation for their future university life.

However, Chen Yu's admission notice was delayed.

As time went by, his mood grew heavier and heavier. The once cheerful man gradually became taciturn, and his eyes often revealed a trace of anxiety and unease.

He knew he had started late, and although he had put in extraordinary effort before the college entrance examination and his grades had improved significantly, he still couldn't help but feel worried about the fierce competition for college admissions.

Shi Ning and Shi An were deeply concerned. They tried everything to comfort Chen Yu. Shi Ning often stayed by his side, telling him inspirational stories and encouraging him to believe that his efforts would not be in vain.

"Brother Chen Yu, you have to believe in yourself. You've put in so much effort this year, God will definitely not let you down."

Shi Ning's voice was gentle yet firm, and her eyes were full of concern.

Shi An would then drag Chen Yu to play basketball, sweating it out on the court, trying to help him temporarily forget his troubles.

"Chen Yu, don't think too much about it. No matter what the outcome, we're still good brothers, and we have a long road ahead of us."

Shi An patted Chen Yu on the shoulder, giving him strength.

During those days of waiting, Chen Yu outwardly appeared calm, but his inner anxiety spread like vines.

He prayed silently countless times, hoping to receive the long-awaited acceptance letter.

Finally, on a sunny afternoon, the postman's knock on the door broke the tranquility of the courtyard.

Chen Yu's heart tightened suddenly. He had a strong premonition that this might be his acceptance letter.

When he received the envelope with trembling hands and saw the familiar address on it, tears instantly blurred his vision.

He carefully opened the envelope, and the words "Congratulations on being admitted to our school's finance program" came into view.

Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, then a bright smile spread across his face. Overjoyed, he couldn't help but cheer, "I passed! I really passed!"