0p0 Chapter 144 End of the 2nd Exam
Chapter 144 End of the 2nd Exam
Since there are many types of written tests, and Wei Ying and his companions are just beginners who have not studied the test content in depth, the teachers do not plan to test them separately this time, but instead take a different approach and combine them together for the test.
It's like, well, like hosting a small, antique-style children's carnival. Through games and competitions, the participants' cognitive level and mastery of basic knowledge in areas such as music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flowers, tea, music, mathematics, the Four Books and Five Classics are comprehensively assessed. During the process, their behavior and manners are observed to determine if their etiquette is appropriate and thorough.
In short, it was essentially a simplified version of an elegant and educational antique garden party staged by five teachers and their six promising students in a picturesque courtyard! Of course, this is from the perspective of Wei Chaoyan and her three companions observing from the sidelines. For the students themselves, it was simply a unique outdoor comprehensive exam!
Wei Ying and his six friends worked diligently, focused intently, and racked their brains to cope with the teachers' various assessments, trying their best to show the teachers their learning achievements from multiple angles. The teachers were also fully engaged and focused on the students' every move and word.
Meanwhile, Wei Chaoyan and the others watched with wide eyes, dazzled and filled with pride, especially Wei Chaoyan, whose face beamed with joy.
Although Wei Ying, Qi Ye, and Lan Zhan were still short and stocky like five or six-year-old children, their brows no longer held the naivety and innocence typical of children, but rather a broad and open-mindedness that came from seeing a wider and more magnificent world. Despite their young age, the three of them already possessed a distinctive character and were quite remarkable. The words that came out of their mouths, though still somewhat immature, vaguely revealed their ways of thinking or the rudiments of their future Dao hearts.
Looking at them, Wei Chaoyan's gaze, filled with undisguised joy, seemed to traverse more than a decade, witnessing how these spirited, dashing, vibrant, and stunningly beautiful young men, now grown up, shone brightly across an entire era; it was as if she had pierced through the barrier of time and space, seeing the exceptionally elegant Zezang couple standing side by side, smiling gently in the dim light of those bygone years, both raising their eyes to cast their gratified gazes upon the poised, lively, and well-mannered young Wei Ying, with a few tender and grateful glances occasionally falling upon Wei Chaoyan…
Time flew by as Wei Chaoyan drifted off into a daze, lost in boundless reverie. She felt as if she had only been in a daze for a moment before this incredibly exciting written test was over!
Before Wei Chaoyan could even regret missing her younger brothers' wonderful performance, she was shaken awake by her mother. Her mother, excited and eager, grabbed her and dragged her to the other side of the wooden bridge to the horse farm for the "archery" and "charioteering" tests!
Since most of the examinees, including Wei Ying, were small and wiry, with even the older three, such as Zhao Yumin, being only around ten years old, their physical attributes were limited. Therefore, the horses conjured by the instructors during the assessment were all docile, short young ponies, and the longbows and arrows used for archery were also child-sized versions. The height and distance of the targets were also adjusted accordingly. In short, the main design was to make it suitable for the examinees' assessment!
This competition consisted of three parts: stationary target shooting, horseback shooting in a straight line, and horseback shooting in circles. Although the six participants were young and physically weak, their performance was not lacking. Their smooth and fluid movements perfectly demonstrated their solid foundation and superb athletic talent. Their dashing and vigorous figures made Wei Chaoyan and Wei's mother's eyes light up with excitement as they applauded and cheered loudly. Wei's father, who was holding Qingyan, was also blushing with joy and occasionally added a word of praise.
As for Qingyan, who is quite sensible, she was so excited that she spun around in her father Wei's arms. If her father Wei hadn't held her tightly, she probably would have jumped up to the front of the stage and started dancing around!
Today's exam came to a successful conclusion amidst the enthusiastic cheers of Wei Chaoyan and the others. The six students, including Wei Ying, who were being tested, lived up to expectations and delivered outstanding performances, perfectly presenting the results of their more than two years of learning to the teachers!
Amidst the teachers' approving gazes, Wei Chaoyan cheered and ran towards Wei Ying and the others, who emerged from the exam hall exhausted but brimming with pride and joy. She pulled them along as fast as she could, trying to get them home to rest. A little behind, Wei's parents, with Qingyan in tow, cheerfully apologized to the teachers who were walking out unhurriedly behind them. Amidst the teachers' unanimous advice to "get some rest and prepare well for tomorrow's exam," they happily followed behind.
Given that Wei Ying and the others had just finished two intense and difficult tests today, they all collapsed onto the sofa without any regard for their image as soon as they got home. No, there was one more person, Lan Zhan, who had etiquette and manners ingrained in his bones. He did not join in with Wei Ying and the others. Although he was also exhausted, he still sat upright and politely on the sofa!
Seeing that they were indeed exhausted, Wei Chaoyan was like a busy little bee, bustling around the room. She would hand each of them a clean, damp towel to wipe their faces and hands, bring them cool boiled water to quench their thirst, and then run into the kitchen and rummaged around for a while before bringing them a large plate of fruit to tide them over...
While Wei Chaoyan was busy, Wei's father and his two companions also rushed back. As soon as they entered the door, they saw their daughter bustling around. Wei's parents didn't hesitate and immediately put Qingyan, who was eyeing the fruit on the table, on the sofa, asking Wei Ying and the others to look after her. Then, they rolled up their sleeves and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
With the combined efforts of Wei Chaoyan, Wei's parents, and Wei Chaoyan, a large table of delicious and visually appealing dinner was quickly prepared. Wei Chaoyan, who was sweating profusely from the heat, brought out the dishes and invited Wei Ying and the others, who had calmed down a bit, to sit down and eat.
Upon hearing the call, the group did not immediately sit down at the table. Instead, they tacitly went into the kitchen to bring out the dishes and wash the bowls and chopsticks, helping Wei Chaoyan and the others to set out the food. Only after everyone had arrived did they wash their hands and sit down to enjoy the feast before them.
After a cozy dinner, Wei Chaoyan immediately and forcefully sent Wei Ying and the other five, who had exams the next morning, back to their rooms to rest. She herself stayed in the kitchen to help Wei's parents clean up the leftovers and tidy up the kitchen.
After everything was cleaned up, she went back to her room to wash up and go to sleep under the urging of Wei's parents. As for Qingyan, she didn't need to worry about him. Ever since he came to the space and became familiar with Wei's mother, Wei's mother had been helping him fall asleep every night.