There were two exams in total. In the morning, the exam covered High-dimensional invasion theory. In the afternoon, it was machine theory and principles.
The duration of each exam was three hours.
For Si Chen, the questions weren’t too difficult.
Because he wasn’t in the habit of handing in papers in advance, Si Chen sat through the entire exam before handing in his paper.
After he left the examination room, he got his mobile phone. Ji Chuyao had sent a message asking him how he was doing in the exam.
– I did as well as I usually do. Guaranteed nineteen points.
Si Chen no longer cared about the fraction of a point he could still get.
Nowadays, the scoring is all done by machine and automated. You could get your score near instantaneously.
The results would be out at eight o’clock in the evening the next day, published on the government’s website for higher education.
Because there were too many applicants, it was impossible to admit everyone. In fact, the first round, the written examinations, also have a passing grade. Admission scores are different for each university. But most of them only require Evolutionaries to pass; being an academic wasn’t necessary.
Good universities, though, pursue virtue and art and their admission score will inevitably be higher.
Evolutionaries who decide to take the normal exam instead of the military academy exam, enjoy additional policy points.
Si Chen made himself dinner. After eating, he taught the Eternal Life Abyss to do math problems. Looking at the time, it was already nine o’clock in the evening.
He logged on to the official website, inserted his ID card and entered his test admission ticket number. He decided to find out his exam results at this time.
The two subjects added up to 99, which translated to 19.8 points.
[Congratulations! You have successfully passed the first round of admission scores for Baidi University!]
[Please bring the relevant documents and go to the Evolutionary Association in your area for a physical examination before 20:00 on May 4th.]
The score check interface automatically played a ‘congratulations’ animation.
Si Chen casually clicked on in and took a look at the current year’s admission scores for of Baidi University’s Graduate School.
– Baidi University (Rank: 201)
– Graduate School for High Dimensional Studies (Professional Rank: 18)
– Written test admission score: 93.
Si Chen paused, hand on the mouse: “…has the postgraduate entrance exam gotten so competitive?”
Even a little-known school like Baidi University had an admission score of 93. It was simply terrifying.
In fact, there were only 6 candidates who were shortlisted for application to Baidi University’s military academy this year and the lowest score among them was 93.
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Naturally, Song Qingyu couldn’t serve as his special chauffer every day. He came by bus.
Every May 4th was the busiest time for the Association’s onsite employees.
Most of the non-examinee Evolutionaries automatically avoid this day lest they delay the examinees’ time.
Those who can come here have all passed the first round of written examinations for the military academies. Naturally, most would be in high spirits, beaming with smiles.
Si Chen went to register at the self-service counter and got a number. It showed that there were still 46 people queued up ahead.
There are 3 testing rooms in total. Si Chen glanced around and took a seat at the end of the line with the shortest queue.
He was dressed very low-key with his white T-shirt and jeans.
But some people are just naturally dazzling. Just by standing still, like expensive vases, they attract attention.
Ji Lingxing, who just got his number, couldn’t tear his eyes away.
Without the slightest hesitation, got in line behind Si Chen.
Si Chen was looking down at the enrollment brochure and didn’t seem to notice him.
Then, Ji Lingxing coughed.
“Ahem!”
“Cough, cough, cough!”
When Ji Lingxing was finally coughing so much that he seemed to be about to hack his lungs out, Si Chen finally turned his head and looked at him.
His expression was still calm.
— Exactly the same as that time back then when Si Chen turned him down and even sought out a counselor to warn him away.
A inexplicable surge of anger arose in Ji Lingxing’s heart.
An ugly looking smile appeared on his face, “Classmate Si, I guess you figured you could sell yourself for a higher price at a military academy?”
Si Chen suddenly pursed his lips.
Ji Lingxing hadn’t made any attempt to keep quiet and a lot of the people around had already turned to look.
In the past, most of the time, Si Chen acted very low-key, prudently and cautiously.
He knew very well that this society respected the rule of law on the surface, but behind the scenes, might makes right. He had none of the qualifications to be arrogant.
It sounded a bit cruel but being reasonable didn’t get you justice.
“Are you angry?” Ji Lingxing felt a little pleased. “You can’t be thinking that just because you’ve cozied up to Song Qingyu, you’re now on equal footing with me, right?”
“I was just thinking,” Si Chen slowly folded the admission brochure, “if I’d be able to afford the worst consequences.”
In the past, he liked to show weakness to gain sympathy and care from others. But Si Chen, who grew up under the law of the jungle, knew better than anyone that only by being strong can one gain respect.
The worst consequence would be being sent to jail for a period of time. By the time he gets out, he might miss the postgraduate entrance exam, or he might be fired from the company.
But it didn’t matter. He could go out to the wilderness and make a living on his own. The only thing that made him hesitate was that he might miss out on the chance to see Song Bai in the future and ask him what he should do with the Eternal Life Abyss.
Si Chen’s eyes instantly froze over.
It’s like a docile little animal turning instantly into a man-eating monster.
Si Chen punched Ji Lingxing in the face.
He hadn’t held back and Ji Lingxing’s energy core passively triggered the protective shield. But then came a crisp sound like glass shattering. Everyone at the scene heard it.
Ji Lingxing was driven to the ground by this punch. His face sunk in. Red and white matter burst from his ears.
Si Chen’s expression was exceptionally calm.
The second punch hit Ji Lingxing in the chest; this time the target was Ji Lingxing’s energy core.
“——Stop!”
The association clerk shouted.
But his voice only made Si Chen pause for a moment.
Si Chen pulled out his fist from Ji Lingxing’s bloody chest.
Shards from his broken energy cores stuck to the back of his hand.
This all happened almost instantaneously.
Ji Lingxing wasn’t going to die. So long as his family was willing to spend the money, he would be a whole and hale Evolutionary in a matter of months.
However, there was no need to even think about getting into graduate school this year.
Si Chen stood up and wiped the blood off his hands with some paper.
The clerk was making some calls, probably to the hospital and the Safety Bureau.
Si Chen also made a phone call. It was to Ji Chuyao.
There is an 8-hour time difference between Beicheng and Jiangchuan. It should be late at night in Beicheng right now.
Si Chen lowered his head and looked at the fragments stuck to the back of his hand. It felt a little unreal. “Ji Chuyao…”
Ji Chuyao immediately noticed the tremble in Si Chen’s voice. “What’s wrong?”
“…I hit someone.”
Ji Chuyao took in a breath and asked, “Are they dead?”
“No.”
“Were there many witnesses?”
“A lot. They’re even calling in the Safety Bureau.” Si Chen explained, “He was my roommate in college.”
Ji Chuyao thought for a moment. “Ji Lingxing?”
When looking through Si Chen’s files, this name had appeared twice. Nothing good was said either time.
Si Chen replied softly, “…Yeah.”
His voice was nasally.
Ji Chuyao opened his contact list. “It’s fine. I’ll make a call to his father. There won’t be any problems.”
To oppress people with power, one must know well the feeling of being oppressed with power.
“Si Chen, don’t be afraid.”
Si Chen clenched the phone tightly, squatted down slowly, wanting to laugh and cry at the same time.
He had actually prepared for the worst. He too knew that he had been too impulsive, but he couldn’t hold back.
Otherwise, many years later, he would still think of this scene.
No matter how high the realms he may reach, his soul will still wander in this day, repeatedly gnawing on these trivial pains.
Si Chen has never been a generous person.
You don’t have to be perfect.
Cranky, irritable, apathetic.
It doesn’t matter.
He accepts it all.
Omg :((( i love how si chen first response is to contact JCY he’s learning to depend on him
Thank you or the update!
I love how doting jcy is and hope si chen gets to enjoy it a lot.
Now your boyfriend will protect you
Thank you for your translation 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
If this Ji person has his family as a backer, Si Chen has someone high up in the Ji family too.
Welp he really asked for it
Si Chen gets to let go for a moment…taking out the trash! Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣
That was cathartic ! Thanks for translating
Omg the phone call is so cute I can’t T^T Don’t worry Si Chen, your hubby is there for you T^T