"Report!"
A familiar voice called out.
Qin Tian looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zhang Peng standing at the entrance of the computer room, catching his breath. He looked like he had run there.
"Where have you been? Late for filling out college applications too?"
Li Yanwang questioned with a stern face.
Zhang Peng gave a sheepish smile and replied, "Teacher, I was discussing college applications with my parents at home, and it took a bit longer."
Hearing this, Qin Tian rolled his eyes. This was clearly a rehearsed excuse for the journey, as Uncle Zhang was definitely busy with renovations at his shop right now!
Old Li clearly saw through it but didn't intend to expose him.
"Come in. When I was on the phone with your father, didn't I give you some suggestions? Do you think they weren't good?"
"No, no, it's just that I wanted to consider it more. In the end, I've decided to follow your advice, Teacher Li."
Zhang Peng grinned and walked over.
"That's good. That school is indeed quite suitable for you."
Old Li nodded.
Zhang Peng glanced around the room and pulled up a chair to sit next to Qin Tian.
"Brother Tian, let's do it together. You fill yours out first, then I will!"
"There are still spots available behind you!"
Qin Tian said with a hint of annoyance.
"Let's do it together!"
Zhang Peng looked at him with a playful smirk.
Qin Tian pouted and ignored him, proceeding to fill out his information.
Just then, a boy from the back raised his hand and called out to Old Li. Old Li quickly walked over.
As a homeroom teacher for a graduating class, Old Li was exceptionally dedicated.
In the days following the release of exam scores, he had called almost every student's home to speak with their parents, often more than once.
Some parents inquired about college applications, and Li Yanwang, drawing on his years of experience as a homeroom teacher for graduating classes, would carefully consider the students' scores, the admission lines, and the past admission information of various universities before offering his advice.
Over these past few days, he had been even busier than when he was at school, not going to bed before midnight even once.
The books on college applications were already filled with countless marks left by his pen.
Qin Tian had nothing much to consider. With the little cheat sheet prepared by Xia Nuannuan, he finished filling out his information efficiently.
After a quick check, Qin Tian turned his head to look at Xia Nuannuan, who was seated further inside.
Xia Nuannuan had just finished filling in her information as well and looked over with a smile.
"Let's double-check?"
Qin Tian suggested with a smile.
"Mhm, mhm!"
Xia Nuannuan nodded vigorously, like a pecking chicken.
"Take photos with your phone and then come over to compare them one by one!"
"Okay!"
Xia Nuannuan happily agreed, took out her phone from her pocket, and took two pictures of her computer screen. Then, she moved her chair closer to Qin Tian.
They both looked at the computer screen and then at the photos on their phones, carefully comparing each field.
Apart from personal information, other details such as university codes and major codes had to be exactly the same.
"Tsk tsk, Brother Tian, others might copy exam papers, but you're even copying college applications? You're aiming to be desk mates in university too!"
Zhang Peng couldn't help but click his tongue.
Before, he only knew that they were both planning to attend Jiang University.
He hadn't expected them to apply for the same major.
Zhang Peng's voice was a bit loud, and the surrounding classmates heard it, casting surprised and curious glances their way.
Xia Nuannuan blushed with shyness, lowering her head to avoid everyone's gaze.
"If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"
Qin Tian shot Zhang Peng a blank stare.
"Hehe... alright, my bad."
Zhang Peng chuckled mischievously.
"Nuannuan, are you really applying for the same major as well?"
Liao Juan, sitting in the row behind them, poked her head out curiously.
The class monitor, Mu Nan, who was behind Qin Tian, also looked surprised.
They both looked at Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan's computer screens and indeed found that what Zhang Peng had said was true.
Not only that, but for the three parallel choices, they had only filled in one university code and one major code each.
This meant that apart from Economics at Jiang University, they were not considering any other options.
"Nuannuan, I won't say anything about Qin Tian, his score is so high he can be as willful as he wants. Although your score is also perfectly sufficient, aren't you going to play it safe and fill in two other majors?"
Mu Nan reminded her kindly.
Economics was one of Jiang University's flagship majors, and the required score was often higher than Jiang University's general admission line.
Xia Nuannuan turned to look at her and smiled, shaking her head, "No need, I'll just fill this one."
Mu Nan and Liao Juan exchanged glances, feeling a sense of admiration.
Seeing her so resolute, they wisely did not persuade her further.
In fact, Xia Nuannuan's college entrance examination score was nearly twenty points higher than Jiang University's admission score.
There was no suspense about her being admitted, but if too many people applied for the flagship major, there was a slight risk of being reassigned.
"Don't worry, if anything unexpected happens, I, as the valedictorian with a perfect score, should have the right to negotiate with the university. I'll find a way."
A confident smile appeared on Qin Tian's face as he spoke to reassure her.
"That's true!"
Mu Nan nodded as if suddenly realizing something, and then teased with a smile, "As expected of our perfect score valedictorian, your words are truly bold!"
"Hehe... Nuannuan, do you feel a sense of complete security now?"
Liao Juan playfully teased her with a smile.
"Liao Juan!"
Xia Nuannuan stood up bashfully, her face flushed, and stretched out her arm to playfully hit her.
"My bad, my bad, stop it, we're filling out college applications!"
"Are you going to keep talking?"
"No more talking!"
"Hmph!"
Xia Nuannuan huffed dismissively and sat back down.
After comparing their information and confirming it was correct, they saved and submitted their college applications.
The surrounding classmates who had been watching them, both boys and girls, now had looks of envy on their faces.
"Sigh, from high school to university, it's so good!"
"Is this what people call love? Ahhh... I'm so envious!"
"I hope I can find the love I'm looking for when I go to university!"
"I feel like I'll find it hard to fall for anyone else. Honestly, Qin Tian has raised my standards for a partner quite a bit."
"Now that you mention it, that's true!"
"..."
A few girls in the area behind Qin Tian and his group were whispering to each other.
After giving his computer to Zhang Peng, Qin Tian casually asked about Qian Sheng's situation.
"He's planning to repeat the year. I only found out a couple of days ago. His dad arranged for him to go to a repeat school, and he'll start summer remedial classes in a few days."
Zhang Peng said with a smile.
"That miserable?"
"Hehe... isn't that normal? Didn't we also have very few holidays during the summer before our junior year?"
"I feel like you're gloating."
"No, how could I? Qian Sheng and I are such good friends!"
Zhang Peng instantly suppressed his smile and denied it with a serious expression.
"Alright, he's not here, so you can stop pretending."
"Hehehe... Brother Tian, when he's in remedial classes, let's buy some snacks and ice cream and go find him at his school."
"What for? To specifically bring them as comfort?"
"You're thinking too much. I mean, we'll stand outside the classroom, eating and watching him study!"
"Uncle Zhang, please be a decent human being!"
Qin Tian gave him a look of disdain, then abruptly changed the subject, "However, that proposal is worth considering!"
Saying that, they both showed similar, very annoying smiles.