flstandardbreds Chapter 136 Other People’s Children
Chapter 136 Other People’s Children
As Lin Chen left the examination room, he heard gasps of surprise coming from those around him.
The parents of the test takers waiting outside were all curious about Lin Chen, who was the first to emerge.
It's only a little past 10 o'clock, and there's still more than an hour before the exam ends. How come people are already coming out?
In no time, many parents gathered around out of curiosity.
"Hey, have you finished your exams?"
"Student, was today's Chinese lesson difficult?"
"The exam is over. The Chinese exam went okay, about the same difficulty as this year's mock exam."
Lin Chen chuckled.
The surrounding parents' expressions changed.
It's almost as difficult as the first mock exam?
The difficulty of this year's mock exam for senior high school students at Donghai High School was notoriously high. Many parents still remember the tears their children shed when they saw their results.
One of the mothers quickly asked, "Young man, the mock exam in Chinese is really difficult, isn't it? How many points do you think you can get?"
"I?"
Lin Chen pointed to himself, smiled, and said, "150 points."
"Wait, isn't the maximum score for Chinese only 150?"
"Is this kid too confident? Does he really think he can get a perfect score in Chinese?"
"Could it be that the pressure was too much and the exam made you stupid?"
At that moment, a shout came from the crowd.
"Go away! Who's stupid because of the test? My son is Lin Chen! He's the only one in Donghai to get 750 points in this year's mock exam!"
Lin's mother squeezed out of the crowd and walked proudly to Lin Chen.
"Son, are you done with your exam? Why are you out so early? Didn't you even check your work?"
Lin Chen laughed and said, "Mom, I'm afraid you'll get sunburned."
"Silly child, Mom brought a sun umbrella. Don't do that in the back. Even if you have nothing to do, you can take a nap and recharge."
While giving her son some instructions, Lin's mother proudly pulled Lin Chen out of the house.
Only then did the people around come to their senses.
"Wow! He's that top student Lin Chen?"
"Yes, yes, yes! Isn't he the one who made it into the national math Olympiad team this time?"
"He also won three championships at the provincial games last month!"
"No wonder he said he could get 150 points! He's someone else's kid!"
Lin Chen followed his mother to the roadside and saw his father sitting on an electric scooter smoking.
Upon seeing the two approaching, Lin's father suddenly raised his head and looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.
"Dad, what are you doing?"
"N-nothing?"
Lin's father's voice was a little hoarse, and he looked strange.
Lin's mother walked around to the side, stared at his face for a few seconds, and suddenly exclaimed, "Old Lin, are you crying?"
"What nonsense are you spouting, you silly woman?"
Lin's father patted Lin's mother on the shoulder, then looked at Lin Chen somewhat embarrassed.
"I just saw those people's reactions and it reminded me of when our child took the high school entrance exam. Back then, we were just like them, looking at other people's children with envy."
Who would have thought that this year it would be others envying us...
Ah, it feels so good to be envied!
Lin Chen almost burst out laughing: "Dad, there will be many more days like this in the future, just get used to it."
"Yes, that's right. I should get used to it from now on."
The three of them chatted and laughed as they went home.
……
And so, the three-day college entrance examination came to a quick end.
The last day of the college entrance examination.
When the bell rang to announce the start of the exam, countless candidates in the examination hall breathed a sigh of relief, followed by cheers and laughter.
Except for a very few, every student, regardless of their exam results, had a relieved expression on their face.
After three years of hard work, it's finally over. Many people haven't even packed their things yet, but they're already thinking about where to go on their next crazy adventure.
"Brother Chen, why didn't you hand in your paper early today?"
In Lin Chen's examination room, Lu Han packed his things while asking curiously.
Lin Chen had almost always handed in his exams early, but today, for the last exam, biology, he and the others stayed until the very end.
This made Lu Han feel a little uncomfortable.
"It's the last day."
"Too……"
Lu Han nodded, then suddenly remembered something and grinned furtively at Lin Chen, "Brother Chen, could you tell me which university you're planning to attend?"
Lin Chen was somewhat reluctant to talk to him, but then a thought struck him: "What do you want? Don't tell me you want to apply to the same school as me?"
"Is that not allowed? I just want to cling to your coattails!"
"roll!"
Lin Chen pushed him away in disgust.
"Chen Xiaoxiao and I are going to Longke University. If you can get in, come with us!"
"okay!"
Seeing Lu Han's confidence, Lin Chen shook his head.
Although Long-Term University of Technology is not as famous as Tsinghua and Peking University, its admission scores are actually on the same level as those of Tsinghua and Peking University.
Judging from Lu Han's past grades, it would be really difficult for him to get into Longke University.
Wish him good luck.
A moment later, Lin Chen followed the rest of the group out of the examination hall.
After much effort, he finally managed to squeeze out of the school gate and find his parents.
What surprised him was that Chen Xiaoxiao's mother, Meng Lan, was also with his parents.
"Hello Auntie."
Lin Chen greeted them, but his gaze drifted to the side, wanting to find out what was going on from his parents, only to find that neither of them reacted.
He had no choice but to walk up to Meng Lan and ask, "Auntie, what brings you here?"
Meng Lan smiled and said, "Xiao Xiao and her father went to a restaurant. Today is the last day, and I would like to invite your family to have a meal together and talk about your future with Xiao Xiao."
Lin Chen suddenly felt a little nervous, not expecting such a thing to happen today.
Chen Xiaoxiao hadn't given him any information before, had she?
……
A moment later, at the most famous restaurant in Donghai.
The Lin family was like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, constantly looking around after they entered.
Finally, everyone was led into a VIP room.
Chen Xiaoxiao and her father Chen Cheng were already waiting here.
Upon seeing Chen Xiaoxiao, Lin Chen immediately relaxed and sat down beside her, asking:
"What's going on today?"
"It's alright, don't worry."
Chen Xiaoxiao gave an OK sign.
Hearing this, Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
After everyone sat down, Meng Lan didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the point with Lin's parents:
"Gentlemen, the reason I invited you here today is to formally introduce our two families to each other for the sake of these two children."
"Yes Yes."
Lin's parents had complicated expressions after hearing this.
They thought Meng Lan was coming to interrogate them.
After all, a similar incident happened three years ago.
Seeing how reserved they were, Meng Lan sighed softly and slowly began to speak:
"Back then, I was against what they were doing, but times have changed, and Lin Chen's changes over the past three years have truly impressed me."
I know my daughter's attitude. Three years ago, I could separate them once, but now they are older, and even if I wanted to, I couldn't.
So I think we should all speak frankly and openly, what do you think?
Meng Lan has been disciplining her daughter for eighteen years.
But she also understood that once Chen Xiaoxiao went to university, she wouldn't be able to interfere in her love life and marriage.
So instead of living in fear and anxiety yourself, it's better to get Lin Chen's parents involved to keep an eye on the two kids.
Lin's parents were surprised to hear Meng Lan's words.
Although they already knew that Lin Chen and Chen Xiaoxiao had gotten back together.
Unexpectedly, Lin Chen even managed to win over his future mother-in-law this time!
You should know that Meng Lan was the one who broke up the two of them back then!
"Xiaoxiao's mother is right. Although our family is of modest means, you can rest assured that Lin Chen will never let Xiaoxiao suffer in the future!"
"Auntie, we can take care of ourselves from now on, so you don't need to worry."
As soon as Lin's mother finished speaking, Chen Xiaoxiao couldn't help but chime in.
Meng Lan sighed helplessly: "Look at my daughter, she's in this state. What can I do if I don't agree?"
"Don't worry, Xiaoxiao's mom. We've watched Xiaoxiao grow up. If Lin Chen ever dares to let Xiaoxiao down, we'll definitely break his legs!"
Although Lin's mother said this, she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.
She used to worry about her son's future, but after he suddenly awakened and erupted, she couldn't help but start worrying about his future marriage.
Seeing that Lin Chen had already captured Chen Xiaoxiao's heart, she was overjoyed.
Meng Lan looked helpless and wanted to say a few more words, but Chen Cheng suddenly said, "Sigh, let the children handle their own affairs. Let's eat quickly! What time is it?"
Meng Lan felt an urge to slap her husband a few times at his words.
I've never seen a father so eager to push his daughter out!
Compared to Meng Lan's wariness of Lin Chen, Chen Cheng was exceptionally warm towards Lin Chen.
During the meal, she kept putting food on Lin Chen's plate, showing him meticulous care.
Meng Lan's face darkened, and even Chen Xiaoxiao couldn't stand it anymore.
"Dad, why aren't you putting food on your daughter's plate?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Your dad has a mission!"
Chen Cheng said something in a low voice, then turned to look at Lin Chen again.
"Lin Chen, the college entrance exam is over, now it's time to fill out your college application, right? Uncle knows you and Xiao Xiao are both applying to Longke University, but have you thought about your application yet?"
volunteer?
Lin Chen shook his head; he really hadn't considered that.
"Anyway, I'll go to the same college as Xiaoxiao."
"How can that be? A man's ambition lies in all corners of the world. We don't object to your relationship with Xiaoxiao, Lin Chen, but now it's time for you to think about your future..."
At this point, Chen Cheng finally revealed his true intentions: "Let me tell you, this year our Professor Wang plans to make an exception and participate in undergraduate teaching. He means it would be best if you could get into the School of Mathematical Sciences..."
Lin Chen finally realized that his father-in-law had come to persuade his teacher.
"Um... let me think about it?"
"OK, no problem!"
Seeing that Lin Chen seemed interested, Chen Cheng put another bite of food on Lin Chen's plate.
During the rest of the meal, Chen Cheng basically fawned over Lin Chen the entire time, not even noticing that his own wife's face darkened.
Lin Chen was almost stuffed because of this.
But Lin's parents couldn't stop smiling.
This was the first time they had ever seen their father-in-law treat his son-in-law with such attentiveness and politeness.
It seems that in the future, Lin Chen will at least have his father-in-law as an ally in the Chen family.