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Finally, the list that the candidates had been eagerly awaiting was posted.
Chapter 169 The List of Outstanding Talents! A Surge of Young Geniuses! Guo Baokun is Overjoyed and Writes a Letter Home!
Two days after the exam ended, the results list was released.
The grades are divided into four levels: A, B, C, and D, further subdivided into upper, middle, and lower grades.
Because the number of candidates at the academy was simply too large.
If placed on the same large list, it would cover all four walls of any building.
I'm afraid even that huge list wouldn't be able to hold so many people.
Therefore, each subject has its own separate section, which is posted outside the examination room for each subject.
All the students went to the area where they took their exams to check their results.
The entrance to the exams for subjects like mathematics, martial arts, and music was always packed with students.
"It's Otsugami, it's me, Otsugami!"
"Grade A! It's actually Grade A!"
"Sigh, why is it a C-level school?"
"Heh, I'm still a lowly Dingmo."
"..."
Some were very satisfied, while others were overjoyed.
Some people were also depressed and saddened.
However, these are the exam scores for each department.
These are all preliminary assessments.
Dear candidates, you have the talent to excel in the subjects that interest you.
This is so that candidates can have another chance.
Choose to study a subject you like or are good at.
This does not determine whether one is qualified to take the assessment for becoming an inner disciple of the academy.
Of course, this applies to candidates of all qualifications below the lowest level.
They will not have the opportunity to qualify for the assessment this year.
However, those who achieved Grade A are not truly without worries.
Whether they can truly qualify for the assessment still requires Mr. Su's personal approval.
Therefore, all you top-tier students.
Another long, tense night passed.
……
Day three.
As dawn breaks, the soft light filters through the thin clouds, gently scattering across the mountains.
It veils the rolling mountains in a hazy mist.
The mornings in the mountains are as tranquil as a paradise on earth.
The air was filled with the fragrance of earth and grass.
The entire academy was also gently caressed by the morning drizzle.
Like a fairyland, it exudes tranquility, peace, and beauty everywhere.
It's so captivating that you can't help but immerse yourself in it and forget all the troubles of the world.
Finally, on the vermilion wall to the left of the academy.
The list of those who qualified for the Inner Court disciple assessment, personally drafted by Mr. Su, was posted.
Mr. Su gave this list a very short and very pleasant-sounding name.
The List of Fine Jade!
The students couldn't help but admire the teacher's choice of name, which had a very auspicious meaning.
What is fine jade?
He is naturally a young prodigy, a rough gem waiting to be polished.
Simply put, they are very promising young people.
Therefore, we name you, my talented young disciples, after fine jade.
This clearly shows how much the gentleman values them!
Well, to be precise, it's the gentleman's high regard for geniuses!
The list of fine jade only contains names, not rankings.
The names of these esteemed scholars are listed in order of their department and the number of strokes in their names.
From the examination hall to the wall where the results were displayed, it was several miles to the west.
If one wanted to see the notice at the foot of the red wall, one had to cross the bridge.
At this moment, the area beneath the vermilion wall was already crowded with examinees.
The place was packed with people, incredibly crowded.
Because whether it's the top-ranked students or those below that rank.
Everyone was extremely curious about who exactly was on this list of fine jade.
The four sons of a poor family are Shi Chanli, Yang Wanli, Hou Jichang, and Cheng Jialin.
The four of them were extremely nervous as they followed the crowded people toward the red wall.
From afar, they searched for their own name on the grand list.
It had just rained in the mountains that morning.
Rain stains remained on the bridge surface, and the moss between the stone bricks made it particularly damp and slippery.
As the four walked that way, Cheng Jialin nearly slipped and fell.
This caused everyone to burst into laughter.
Cheng Jialin shrugged and gave a self-deprecating laugh.
Although the four of them didn't walk very fast, they seemed relaxed.
But deep down, I still couldn't help feeling nervous.
After walking for a while, the four of them finally squeezed under the red wall.
I finally managed to squeeze into the crowd, but I had already been scattered.
But we always start looking from the right.
All four of them read very slowly, not daring to miss a single line.
I was afraid of missing my own and my roommate's names.
I don't know how long I watched, but suddenly I heard Shi Chanli shout out.
"Brother Hou, Brother Hou, you've made the list!"
The other three, especially Hou Jichang, listened to Shi Chanli's voice.
He rushed to Shi Chanli's side.
Sure enough, Hou Jichang's name was prominently displayed in the third row above.
The group was all smiles, and couldn't help but feel very excited.
Yang Wanli even raised his fist and lightly punched Hou Jichang on the shoulder.
Shi Chanli grinned, revealing a row of bright white teeth.
"We talked about this when we were drinking yesterday."
"Whoever makes the list has to treat everyone to another roast chicken!"
Hou Jichang smiled slightly and nodded repeatedly.
"Natural, natural."
Hou Jichang originally wanted to appear somewhat self-important.
He thought that the gentleman had always been a calm and composed person.
Even if a mountain collapses before him, he remains unfazed.
One should not be too proud.
However, being listed on the academy's list of outstanding talents is an incredibly important matter!
Although Hou Jichang was proud and aloof, he always regarded Mr. Su as a role model for learning.
But thinking of the hardships I endured studying in the past, and remembering how difficult it was to learn chess and get into school.
The earnest expectations of his parents at home, and the envious glances of many students around him.
For a moment, I couldn't help but feel elated.
His lips unconsciously parted into a wide grin, revealing an extremely happy smile.
At this moment, the name 'Hou Jichang' appeared on the list of good jade.
It seemed to be shining brightly in the mountain sunlight.
It appears incredibly precious and has a limitless future!
He thought that he had already qualified for the assessment.
I'm one step closer to becoming Mr. Su's inner disciple!
After the four of them gathered together, they watched from one place.