Do you know: I should be fat and you should be thin!

Late autumn, September.

The day the results of the provincial examinations are announced!

Early that morning, the area outside the examination hall was packed with students from various families and servants checking the results; it was truly a bustling scene with waves of heat.

Two officials in charge of posting the notices came out of the examination hall and urged everyone to step back so they could begin posting the notices!

"I won! Mom, I won!"

"Grandpa, what's wrong? Grandpa!"

"Son, look! Haha! Your dad's twenty-third! Just wait and see what your mother's future holds..."

"Why am I not included again, old... old..."

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Some fainted from shock, some wept with joy, and some laughed heartily...

"Talented? The Great Zhou is indeed full of talented people, but that's enough." Looking at himself, ranked fifth on the list, Zhou Ning couldn't hide his joy amidst the crowd.

The provincial examination was a comprehensive assessment, and a deviation in even one subject would make it difficult to pass the exam, let alone stand out.

The first place is called "Jieyuan", the second place is called "Yayuan", and the third, fourth and fifth place are all called "Jingkui"!

"Young master! You've won! Look at fifth place!" The burly young man standing next to Zhou Ning scanned the list for a while, then suddenly pointed at the list and exclaimed in surprise.

"Okay! Pear Head, hurry up and make the way. We need to get to Jiying Lane to congratulate Changbai High School. If we can get there early, we can not only get a free meal, but also a reward." Zhou Ning patted his shoulder.

Upon hearing this, the burly young man nicknamed Pear Head shuddered, his mouth watering. He turned and led Zhou Ning to charge towards the outer perimeter.

Jiying Lane.

Sheng family.

The Sheng family was already extremely anxious at home. Although they did not hear the sound of drums and gongs, as soon as they heard someone coming to announce the good news outside the door, Sheng Hong immediately took the lead and went out.

It is said that Jiying Lane is quite far from the examination hall. Fortunately, Zhou Ning and his companion were not burdened by gongs and drums, and with Li Tou carrying it on his back and shoulder, they managed to arrive before the Sheng family's servant returned with the good news.

When Sheng Hong saw that it was Chang Bai's friend, he was overjoyed. How could he not understand that his own son had passed the imperial examination and now he was concerned about Chang Bai's ranking?

After all, even though one passed the imperial examination, there were different levels of success; otherwise, why would there be titles like "top scholar"?

"Congratulations, Lord Sheng! Congratulations, Brother Changbai! You have achieved the highest rank in the imperial examination! I have come to report this good news." Zhou Ning bowed politely.

Sheng Hong was overjoyed and returned the favor, sharing in the joy.

Madam Wang Ruofu exclaimed in surprise and overjoyed: "Reward him! Liu Mama, hurry! Reward him handsomely! Quickly, invite him home for dinner!"

With the provincial examination in Changbai just around the corner, she had already inquired about all the relevant matters and knew that this was a good result of sixth place. How could she not be excited?

Seeing his mother's discomposure, Changbai gave Zhou Ning an embarrassed smile. Seeing Zhou Ning winking and making faces, he stepped forward and said, "Pengqi, please excuse my rudeness! Don't rush off after the banquet; I'd like to speak with you in the study!"

"Brother, you're too kind. I'll be keeping you here. See you there!" Zhou Ning said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Soon, Zhou Ning and his companion were led by Liu Mama to a side hall for a banquet, where a table full of dishes was served, just for the two of them.

The Sheng family waited outside for a while longer, and sure enough, someone came to offer congratulations with gongs and drums, confirming what Zhou Ning had said.

Madam Wang Ruofu was overjoyed and busied herself with decorating the house with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the whole family gathered for a meal.

The servant who was checking the list arrived late, but he brought good news that Changfeng had also passed the exam and was ranked at the bottom of the list. The whole family congratulated him.

The servant, quick-witted as ever: One young master is at the top of the list, the other at the bottom; with so many people looking at the results, it's going to be a nightmare! Why did the master start the banquet early? Could the reward have been snatched away?

Lin Qinshuang and her daughter, who had been sullen at the banquet, immediately began to read the list of honors. They knew that Changfeng was far inferior to Changbai, and that being on the list was enough for them; they were content with what they had.

When Wang Ruofu saw the happy faces of Lin Qinshuang and her daughter, he was displeased again. But then he thought that his own son, Baige, was sixth, while Lin's son could only barely make the list, and he felt great pleasure again.

"Wait a minute! This morning when I left, I asked you to check the results for my friend on the way. I wonder if he passed the exam? What was his ranking?" Changbai asked hurriedly as the servant finished receiving his reward and rushed off.

The whole family became interested upon hearing this and all turned to look.

But the servant looked hesitant. He wasn't being thoughtless or forgetting about it; he just felt that on such a joyous occasion, he was afraid that mentioning it would upset his master!

"Tell me quickly, could it be that Zhou Ning failed the imperial examination?" Changbai, who was usually calm and collected, urged.

Seeing everyone staring at him, the servant announced loudly, "Young master! Master Zhou has passed! He's passed... the imperial examination! Fifth place!"

"hiss!"

Upon hearing this, Sheng Hong took a deep breath. He knew a little about Chang Bai, this friend who had appeared out of nowhere.

He clearly remembered that Zhou Ning was only... twelve years old!

He's eight years younger than Changbai!

Changbai felt relieved, thinking to himself, "Pengqi and I are indeed equals, even on the list we are separated by only one place." He got up to take his leave, "Grandmother, Father, Mother, I have finished eating, I will go to my study to study now." He left in a hurry without waiting for his elders' permission.

The family stood there dumbfounded. On this joyous day, why did the main character of the family run away?

Lin Qinshuang covered her mouth to suppress a laugh, thinking to herself that if Brother Bai had gone crazy from studying, that would be perfect!

Wang Ruofu was speechless. This child had been diligent since childhood, never missing a day, which made her both gratified and heartbroken.

study!

After Zhou Ning finished his meal, he was led by a servant of the Sheng family to Changbai's study to wait, while Li Tou waited outside.

Before long, Changbai arrived, and the two congratulated each other again.

Seeing Zhou Ning's smiling face, Changbai hesitated and said, "Back then, about what I promised you... that..."

"I have fulfilled my elder brother's request. Now, regarding what we did... will you fulfill your promise, elder brother?"

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