Huang Yulin accepted the truth with a quick nod and a smile. After all, he had successfully passed the exam. Compared to those examinees who hadn't made it to the rankings, he considered himself quite fortunate.
Fellow examinees who were staying at the same inn as Huang Yulin approached him, offering their congratulations. Most of them were understandably eager and hopeful for their own success in the future.
When the official bearing the good news arrived at the inn's entrance, Huang Yulin generously distributed a bag of copper coins and silver pieces to those who had gathered to celebrate his achievement.
The singing chart event continued throughout the morning, and the excitement showed no sign of waning. It wasn't until noon that the top ten candidates finally had their turn.
