PNB Chapter 334 The Results Are Announced
Chapter 334 The Results Are Announced
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What?! New product!?
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi exchanged an awkward glance after hearing the commotion.
The village has been busy lately, and the restaurants haven't had any new dishes for quite some time.
However, because of the commotion, more and more people gathered at the entrance of the restaurant.
It's true, even when business is booming, there are times when you feel like crying.
Gao Mengli quickly grabbed a stool and stepped onto it.
Standing tall, she could see far, and her voice was loud.
"Everyone, please be quiet for a moment, let me say a few words!"
As soon as Gao Mengli finished speaking, the room fell silent instantly, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone looked up at Gao Mengli, even holding their breath, afraid of disturbing the landlady's ears.
Gao Mengli glanced around and coughed twice: "Everyone, we don't have any new products in stock yet."
Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in everyone's eyes.
Everything at the restaurants is delicious.
But if there are new products or other unique flavors, they prefer them.
"if……"
Gao Mengli's next words instantly drew everyone's attention back, causing a stir among the crowd.
Gao Mengli quickly raised her hand to quell the displeasure: "Distinguished guests, the results of the preliminary examinations for the young scholars have been released today."
We, the villagers of Wangyue Village, came together to see the results of the examination. My son, though not very talented, happened to participate in this preliminary examination.
If my son is on the list of top performers, everyone will enjoy a 20% discount on all purchases today!
If you spend over 200 coins, you'll get an additional 20% off!
"Wow~"
As soon as Gao Mengli finished speaking, a commotion erupted below.
At this moment, an old man below asked loudly, "Madam, is this really true?!"
Gao Mengli nodded quickly: "It's true, absolutely!"
I was originally planning to wait until the top scorers released their results before announcing the outcome.
But since they're already here, and the restaurant hasn't introduced any new dishes in a long time, it's definitely time to do something to thank our loyal customers.
Regardless of whether the top performers are on the list or not, this activity still needs to be done.
"Okay, ma'am, we understand!"
Having received Gao Mengli's assurance, the people of the western city below surged towards the western city entrance like a receding tide.
Seeing this, Lin Xi looked puzzled: "Huh? Where are they going?"
Gao Mengli got off the bench, glanced at it curiously, and shook her head: "I don't know."
At this moment, Uncle Zhao saw that everyone was stunned, so he quickly urged everyone to hurry up and eat: "Everyone, eat quickly, and then we'll go to the city center to wait for the announcement of the results!"
After saying that, he didn't forget to elbow Zhao Chen, who was standing on tiptoe looking towards the west gate of the city: "Still watching the show? Don't you have any plans?"
Is his son the village chief, or is he the village chief?
Zhao Chen realized what was happening and scratched his head: "Dad, I'm just curious where they're going!"
Uncle Zhao narrowed his eyes: "You better learn well, because from now on I won't be involved in village affairs anymore."
Even if it's mud, he'll still paint his son's name on the wall for the sake of his position in charge.
After receiving instructions from the old village chief, everyone sped up their eating.
After finishing their meal, they washed the plates, put away the tables and stools, and then moved to the city center.
When they arrived, there was no one there yet, so everyone quickly took the best spots to view the rankings.
Other people who were looking at the list also came over one after another.
Seeing the large crowd ahead, he secretly regretted that he was too late.
They could only find a secluded corner where they could barely stand.
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi, with Da Niu by their side, sat on the steps beside the road, watching as people continued to gather around them.
Lin Xi asked with a face full of curiosity, "Da Niu, how many of you took the exam this time? Why are there so many people?"
Da Niu grinned and answered his father, "Father, our county is gradually becoming richer, and many families are sending their children to study at the North City Academy."
There were also wealthy merchants who moved here from various places. They had many children, and each family had about five or six children studying at the academy.
There were about three hundred people in total!
After the results of the preliminary examinations for the imperial examinations were released, only the top thirty students were selected for the official list.
"The top thirty..."
Lin Xi murmured to himself, still feeling a little worried. He had almost thought of how he would comfort his son if he failed the exam.
"Boss, so you were here!"
Just then, a cry of surprise rang out, and the family of three looked up to see Chen Dada running over with Sang Shang.
"Uncle, Aunt!"
The two ran up to them and quickly bowed to Lin Xi and Gao Mengli.
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi nodded.
Gao Mengli looked at the two of them, somewhat puzzled: "Why did you two come here?"
These two were already students who had completed their studies at the lowest level.
Because the North City Academy only had two teachers, there was no class division.
Big kids and little kids all learn in one classroom.
Chen Dada quickly patted Da Niu on the shoulder: "We came here to see if our boss passed the exam."
Sang Shang nodded in agreement: "Yes, the dean said that more and more students are coming to study at the academy, and after this exam, they will be divided into classes based on their scores."
If the eldest brother passes the preliminary examination, then we can still be in the same class!
"Oh, that's how it is."
Gao Mengli nodded, but class assignments require teachers, and there are other teachers in Pingyao County.
Before Gao Mengli could ask, Lin Xi had already thought of something: "By the way, doesn't your academy only have two teachers? Including the dean, that's only three people."
If we divide the classes, wouldn't we run out of teachers?
Upon hearing this, Sang Shang quickly shared his gossip: "Uncle, Master, that's enough."
Because Lord Dou tricked... no... he abducted... ptooey, he betrothed, yes, Lord Dou hired five tutors from the prefectural city.
Therefore, the academy has enough teachers.
After saying that, Sang Shang quickly turned his head to the side and stuck out his tongue.
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi nodded knowingly.
Just then, the crowd became restless.
Because the people of the western city carried the two teachers from the North City Academy over their heads.
"Ouch, put me down right now!"
The Master was truly terrified.
Today, he had just gotten up and gone to the outhouse when a group of city dwellers poured into the academy, and the gatekeeper couldn't stop them.
The crowd rushed to his place and pulled him out of the toilet.
He was so frightened that he quickly pulled up his pants.
In the brief moment he was pulling up his trousers, the city dwellers, thinking he was too slow, lifted him up and ran into the city.
On the way, the townspeople made sure to wash his face, comb his hair, tidy his clothes, and feed him breakfast.
He really is something else, thank goodness!
"Huh? Why did they bring over two teachers?!"
Sang Shang and Chen Dada were full of curiosity. It was the first time they had seen their teacher get the short end of the stick, and they both struggled to suppress their laughter.
Only Gao Mengli and Lin Xi felt extremely awkward.
What a disaster! Who knew that this double discount would be so powerful?
"Master, this way, this way, please!"
Qin Shen Shen, on the other hand, received the opposite treatment.
The townspeople showered him with flattery and respect, bowing and scraping, finally managing to get the advisor out.
Upon seeing the official, the crowd quickly made way for him.
Qin Shen Shen took the list, walked up to the two teachers, and handed it to them.
"Master, post the notice!"
The two tutors, still shaken, glared at the surrounding citizens before taking the list from Qin Shen Shen's hands.
The residents of Xicheng were all smiles. You can't blame them, they just had other things to do, things that were urgent!
The announcement of the results required both the examiner and the officials to be present, so you can't blame them!
Upon seeing the notice, the crowd quickly gathered around.
As the teacher posted the list on the bulletin board, the rankings of the candidates for the preliminary examination were revealed.
First Place in the Elementary Examination: Wu Yang
I don't know you, let's move on.
Second place in the preliminary examination: Li Hong
I still don't know her. Never mind.
Everyone had the same goal: to find the name of the expert.
Wu Yang stood in the crowd, expecting that as the first place winner, someone would definitely come up to flatter him.
So he even figured out how to "humbly" strike up a conversation with people.
To his surprise, apart from his own servants offering a few compliments, no one else came up.
He was only eight or nine years old after all, and he couldn't hold back his anger any longer. He immediately ran to the side and shouted, "Can't you see me? I, Wu Yang, am the number one student in the preliminary examination!"
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Wu Yang, even the teacher stopped what he was doing and turned to look at him.