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Chapter 319 Announcement
Shen Yuan swiped his finger across the screen, put the phone to his ear, his Adam's apple bobbing unconsciously, his voice carrying a barely perceptible tension:

"Hello, how are you?"

A gentle, smiling male voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, is this Shen Yuan?"

"Yes, it is." Shen Yuan's voice deepened, and he held his breath.

"Hello Shen Yuan! I am a teacher from the Admissions Office of Zhejiang University,"

The other person's voice carried a clear congratulatory tone: "Congratulations! You have been officially admitted to our school!"

These clear words, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly created huge ripples in Shen Yuan's heart.

He squeezed his eyes shut and opened them again, the pressure on his fingertips loosening slightly, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

The admissions officer continued in a gentle voice, "The main reason for calling today is to confirm your admission information and to formally inform you that your admission letter will be sent via EMS in the coming days. Please be sure to check your mail!"

Shen Yuan's lips couldn't help but curve upwards, forming an ever-growing smile—a profound joy at the realization of what had been achieved.

He spoke into the microphone, his voice much calmer and clearer than before, filled with heartfelt gratitude:
"Thank you, teacher! I understand!"

"Okay, congratulations on becoming a member of Zhejiang University! Looking forward to seeing you on campus when the semester starts! Goodbye!"

"Goodbye."

The busy signal for the call being disconnected rang.

Shen Yuan slowly put down his phone, the faint light from the screen illuminating the excitement and relief welling up in his eyes.

He didn't speak immediately, but instead turned his gaze to Li Zhi, who was looking at him expectantly.

Silence fell once again around the hot pot table.

All eyes were now fixed on Shen Yuan's face, which was etched with the words "my wish has come true".

"Holy crap!!" Zhou Shaojie jumped up from his seat, his face flushed red, and his voice cracked with excitement.

"You got accepted?! Zhejiang University!! You two got accepted!!! Holy crap, Shen Yuan!!"

He Zhiyu and Zhuo Peipei snapped out of their shock and screamed excitedly. They grabbed each other's hands tightly and jumped around like two excited little birds.

"Ahhh!!! Zhejiang University! And they were both admitted! This is so sweet!! I can't take it anymore!"

"Ah!! I must post this in the group chat when I get back!"

Yang Ze gave a thumbs up: "Congratulations! Well deserved. No way, I have to brag to Ai Muyu and make him skip his driving practice today!"

"Haha! Ai Muyu is probably going to regret this to death!"

Their sudden cheers were like a spoonful of cold water poured into a hot oil pan, instantly shattering the restaurant's original noisy background.

The loud noise startled the guests at the nearby tables, who all turned to look.

When the keywords "Zhejiang University," "admitted," and "congratulations" clearly reached their ears, their eyes instantly changed from displeasure or curiosity at being disturbed to undisguised surprise and admiration.

"Zhejiang University?!"

"Wow, Zhejiang University?!"

"Wow, that's impressive. It sounds like you recorded both?"

"Look at people!"

"Mom! I'm only in the second year of junior high!"

Whispers and envious glances converged from all directions.

The waiter carrying the plates stopped, a knowing yet slightly envious smile on his face. He glanced kindly at their table before continuing his work.

Surrounded by envious glances, Shen Yuan's huge smile finally blossomed, radiating the unique spirit and vigor of a young man.

He reached out and grasped Li Zhi's hand tightly, their rings making a barely audible clinking sound in the air.

Li Zhiye smiled radiantly, her eyes shining with a light that was both for him and for herself.

As the cheers subsided slightly, Yang Ze cleared his throat:
"By the way, Laoyuan, Li Zhi's score is definitely going to get him into his first choice, no doubt about it. What about you? Since you've called, the examination board should have updated their information too. Check it out quickly! See if the major you're admitted to is the same?"

These words immediately enlightened everyone.

"Yes, yes, yes! Check it out quickly!" He Zhiyu and Zhuo Peipei leaned closer with expectant looks.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

He immediately let go of Li Zhi's hand and quickly picked up his phone.

Li Zhi stared intently at Shen Yuan's phone screen, her fingertips unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes.

Shen Yuan swiped his finger across the screen, quickly opened the browser, and entered the official website of the Zhejiang Provincial Examination Authority.

Web page jump.

He took a deep breath, found the admission inquiry portal, and entered his admission ticket number and password.

A login success message flashes, and the page redirects.

His admission information was clearly displayed on the screen:
Admitted University: Zhejiang University

Admitted Major: Computer Science and Technology

Zhou Shaojie was the first to lean in and, after seeing the words on the screen, immediately became excited.

"Computer Science and Technology! Lao Yuan! Same major!!!"

"Wow!! It really is?!"

"This is amazing!! Wow, what an incredible coincidence! You two are childhood sweethearts, classmates and deskmates in high school, and even got into the same major in college! You're locked in!! You're locked in for good!"

"High school classmates, and we can continue to study together in college. I'm so envious."

Shen Yuan looked at the clearly displayed "Computer Science and Technology" on the screen, then turned to look at Li Zhi beside him, who also had a bright smile on her face.

The boy's face broke into a wide smile, like the brightest summer sun, filled with the pride of having achieved his goal.

He gripped Li Zhi's hand tightly once more.

"Yes, we're in the same major."

Shen Yuan's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, carrying a sense of certainty, like a declaration.

“From now on…” He looked at Li Zhi, his eyes filled with undisguised tenderness and expectation.

"I hope we can still be in the same class at Zhejiang University and continue to be classmates."

Li Zhihui grasped his hand, nodded vigorously, and her beautiful face beamed with a bright smile and boundless anticipation for the future.

"Mmm!" The girl's voice was clear and melodious, full of anticipation for the journey that was about to begin together.

"We were classmates in high school and majored in the same field in college! Shen, please continue to guide me in the future!"

"I wouldn't dare to offer advice; I'll still need to rely on Li, the academic superstar, to protect me in the future."

Standing to the side, Zhou Shaojie held up his drink, making a gesture to toast: "Come on, let's celebrate! Shen Yuan, you're really something..."

Before he could finish speaking, he saw Shen Yuan reach out and gently tuck a strand of hair that had fallen down Li Zhi's cheek due to his excitement behind his ear.

Li Zhi tilted her head slightly, smiling as she looked back at him. Their eyes met, their silence speaking volumes. Their intimate affection, oblivious to everyone else, made everything around them seem like a blurred backdrop.

Zhou Shaojie's sincere blessing froze instantly, and the words stuck in his throat.

"..."

The next second, he silently put down his cup, his face filled with grief and indignation as he accused:

"You promised to treat me to dinner, but the dinner was just a pretense; your real purpose was to show off your love! This dinner you offered was basically just dog food on the main course, wasn't it?!"

"I haven't even had a couple of bites of hotpot yet, and I'm already choked by your dog food!"

Yang Ze calmly pushed up his glasses, his gaze sweeping over the oblivious young couple behind the lenses:
"Calm down, hasn't he always been like this?"

Time flew by amidst laughter. Shen Yuan stood up with a smile, took Li Zhi's hand, and said, "That's all for today? I've settled the bill."

"Thank you, Lao Yuan!" Zhou Shaojie immediately expressed his gratitude, not forgetting to make a joke.

"Although we've had our fill of dog food, the hot pot was definitely the right choice!"

Everyone stood up, with satisfied smiles and heartfelt blessings, and said goodbye to each other.

"Let's go! Let's chat in the group!"

Bye-bye! Remember to post a picture of your acceptance letter when it arrives!

"Let's meet again! See you on the train tomorrow!"

"Let me show you what the King of Jiyang Driving Test Part 2 really is!"

The sun was still shining brightly, and the cicadas were still chirping noisily.

Shen Yuan and Li Zhi walked hand in hand on their way home, dappled sunlight filtering through the trees.

The two smiled at each other, their fingers intertwined, the rings on their fingers shimmering in the sunlight.

The news of the acceptance was like a reassuring pill, bringing a refreshing sweetness to the summer afternoon breeze.

"Go home?" Shen Yuan asked softly.

“Yes, let’s go home.” Li Zhi nodded with a smile, gently scratching his palm with her fingertips.

Her steps were lighter than when she came.

Pushing open the door, the familiar scent of cats mingled with the tranquility of home greeted me.

The excitement did not subside during the journey; on the contrary, it surged even more the moment I stepped into this private space.

"Nao Nao! It's past midnight!" Li Zhi's voice trembled with excitement as he rushed towards the bedroom.

The warm sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains, gilding the two fluffy balls curled up in the middle of the bed.

At midnight, Sangeng pricked up its ears alertly and looked over with its yellow and blue eyes, while Naonao rolled over comfortably, revealing its soft, creamy belly.

Shen Yuan followed with a smile, then bent down and scooped up Sangeng, who was trying to crawl under the covers.

The eldest daughter meowed in dissatisfaction in his arms, her paws softly resting on the front of his clothes.

"Wake up, you lazy girl!" Li Zhiyi sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed, wrapped Nao Nao in her arms, rubbed her chin against the cat's fluffy head, and habitually scratched its snow-white chin with her fingertips.

Nao Nao immediately let out a satisfied purr, its tail tip swaying happily.

Shen Yuan sat down next to Li Zhi, holding the warm San Geng in his arms. The eldest daughter sprawled out like a cat pancake, her tail occasionally brushing against the back of his hand.

The boy lowered his head, his nose brushing against Sangeng's pink nose, his voice brimming with barely suppressed arrogance: "Little ones, listen up—"

He paused deliberately, his gaze meeting Li Zhi's smiling eyes.

Li Zhi understood, raised one of Nao Nao's furry paws, cleared his throat, and whispered as if announcing a major secret, but his eyes were filled with starlight: "Mom and Dad got into the same university! It's Zhejiang University!"

She shook her little paws, and the ring shimmered in the sunlight.

"Meow?" Nao Nao looked up, her clear blue eyes reflecting the girl's bright smile. As if sensing that burning joy, she rubbed against her palm in a spoiled manner.

Sangeng was still struggling in Shen Yuan's arms, trying to break free.

Shen Yuan's chest trembled, and a low laugh mixed with a satisfied sigh escaped his lips.

He put his arm around Li Zhi's shoulder, hugging her and Nao Nao, who was in her arms, tightly, and rested his chin on the top of her soft hair.

Li Zhi turned her face to the side, her cheek pressed against Shen Yuan's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and softly reminded him:

"Shen Yuan, shouldn't we tell Mom and Dad?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan snapped out of his reverie.

Yes, this is such wonderful news, and parents must be eagerly awaiting it.

He nodded and loosened his embrace slightly, but his hands remained clasped tightly with Li Zhi's.

"Okay, let's fight now."

The two of them took out their phones, their fingertips trembling slightly with excitement.

Almost simultaneously, they found the most familiar number and pressed the dial button.

The call was connected very quickly.

It was a weekday afternoon, and the phone rang several times before being answered. The background noise was somewhat loud, and the sounds of the printer running and colleagues whispering could be faintly heard.

"Hello?" Zhang Yuyan's voice came through, tinged with a hint of doubt.

"Shen Yuan, why are you calling at this hour? What's wrong?"

She spoke slightly quickly, clearly busy.

Shen Yuan couldn't hide his smile, his voice brimming with excitement: "Mom, I received a call from Zhejiang University's admissions office! I've been accepted!"

There was an instant silence on the other end of the line.

The next second, a scream filled with immense joy and disbelief erupted: "What?! You got accepted?! Zhejiang University?"

The phone rang with the sounds of a chair being moved and something falling to the floor, followed by Zhang Yuyan's incoherent shouts to her colleagues: "He got accepted! My son! Zhejiang University! He got accepted!!"

Almost simultaneously, Li Zhi called Xu Chan.

Xu Chan's side was relatively quiet, with only the slight sound of keyboard typing.

"Hello, Zhizhi?" Xu Chan's voice was gentle, with a hint of calm from being interrupted from her work.

"What's wrong, honey? Why are you calling Mommy at this hour?" She subconsciously assumed that her daughter had finished her driving lesson or had something to discuss.

Li Zhi smiled brightly and said in a clear voice, "Mom, I have some good news for you!"

She glanced at Shen Yuan, who was equally excited, and continued, "I just received a call from the Zhejiang University admissions office. I've been accepted!"

A soft gasp and a brief silence came from the other end of the phone.

A moment later, Xu Chan's voice began to tremble: "That's wonderful! That's wonderful, baby! Mommy knew it!"

Xu Chan was so excited she was almost incoherent: "I'll call your dad right now!"

Li Zhi quickly replied with a smile, "Mom, don't worry, let me talk to Dad myself! I'll call him in a bit!"

As Shen Yuan and Li Zhi listened to the excited and overjoyed voices of the mothers on the other end of the phone, they looked at each other and their smiles became even brighter.

Taking advantage of the pause in Zhang Yuyan's excited announcement of the good news to her colleagues on the other end of the phone, Shen Yuan raised his voice and said:

"Okay, Mom! I'll call Dad and tell him too!"

"Alright, alright, go ahead and tell them! By the way, where's Li Zhi?" Ms. Zhang Yuyan asked impatiently.

"Of course she got in too! We're in the same major!"

Nearby, Li Zhi hung up the phone with Xu Chan and quickly dialed Lao Li's number.

The call connected, and after a few rings, Old Li's calm voice, tinged with a barely perceptible concern, came through: "Hello? Zhizhi?"

"Dad!" Li Zhi's voice was filled with immense joy, the tone rising involuntarily at the end: "I have great news for you! The admissions office at Zhejiang University just called me!"

She paused, then clearly articulated the exciting result.

"I got into Zhejiang University! I was accepted!"

There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone, but Old Li's voice, though restrained, still betrayed his excitement: "My daughter got such a high score, it's only right!"

Li Zhi's eyes curved into crescents as she listened to her father's rare, straightforward praise.

Before she could speak again, Old Li's tone shifted naturally, carrying a knowing, probing tone: "...Um. What about Shen Yuan? Where is he?"

(End of this chapter)