"Hey! Indeed, I think Ethan is even more handsome than those stars on TV! No wonder Jasmine has an eye on him!"
"All of you, shut up! When did my daughter have such thoughts? It's just you guys being overly worried." David Li shouted.
Then, he turned to look at Ethan Lee.
"What do you think? Give me an answer."
"This matter..." Ethan Lee was a bit embarrassed.
"What do you mean by 'this matter' and 'that matter'? If it's okay, just say yes; if not, just say no. Give me a definite answer!"
"Let me tell you! Our Jasmine is more than enough for your Ethan.
My daughter is beautiful, obedient, and most importantly, capable!
At such a young age, she is the store manager of a large beauty salon in Starlight and manages dozens of people! Her salary is even higher than those who graduated from famous universities! What does your good - for - nothing son have? He's just a bit good - looking. Can being good - looking put food on the table?" David Li said angrily.
"Lee, this matter can be considered! Ethan is already 18. Given Ethan's grades, he won't be able to get into college anyway. So, if you settle the marriage early, you can also enjoy a happy life."
"There are a long line of people interested in Jasmine, Lee. You must have done a great deal of good deeds in your previous life." Someone beside them said.
"Jasmine's store, I saw it when I went to Starlight for medical treatment last time. It's really big! Grand! Jasmine is also sensible and has been very helpful to us. There's nothing wrong with her! If this matter falls on you, it's like your ancestors' graves are smoking (a Chinese expression meaning extremely lucky)."
"Yes, anyway, since he can't get into college, it's better to settle the marriage early. It can also make the child focus."
"This matter... Let's not be in a hurry! Let's wait until Ethan finishes the college entrance examination." Ethan Lee said with a smile.
In his heart, he was actually tempted.
But... Alas!
"Lee, are you getting too pushy? Still wait until after the college entrance examination? With Ethan like that, do you think the college entrance examination means anything to him? If you don't want to settle it, just say so directly. Don't play those false games! My daughter is not someone who can't get married!" David Li shouted angrily.
He felt his face burning. What was supposed to be a sure - thing had actually... failed!
"I really can't make the decision on this matter." Ethan Lee said to David Li again.
"I'll put it here. In the future, if you, a cripple, go back on your word and don't bring 200,000 yuan as the betrothal gift, don't ever mention it to me again!" David Li roared furiously and simply ignored Ethan Lee!
...
"Ethan, this is a mobile phone bought for you! Take it first." Grace Feng said to Ethan.
It was a brand - new mobile phone. Although it wasn't a very high - end one, for Grace Feng, who had been scrimping and saving, buying such a mobile phone for herself was already a big expense.
You know, the family's financial situation had always been bad, and every penny was almost split in two to use. Now...
"Thank you, Mom!"
"If you go out next time and come back late, tell Mom in advance."
...
At noon, Ethan received a call from Benjamin!
"There is still an exam next Tuesday. Are you sure you want to take it?" Benjamin reminded Ethan.
Although he didn't know what means Ethan had used, it must not be very proper. He was really worried that if this guy continued to take the exam, he would be exposed and make a fool of himself!
"Take it. Why not? We are the number one. What are we afraid of?" Ethan said.
Hearing Ethan say this, Benjamin felt relieved.
"You'd better be sure, boy. Don't stumble at that time! Let me tell you, if you are ridiculed, don't say you know me! I can't afford to lose face!" Benjamin said.
In the last county - wide unified exam, he got the first place and obtained three strands of Qi Luck (a concept in the story). He didn't know if he could get more rewards this time if he got the first place again.
Hey, sure enough, after studying well, one would look forward to exams. For others, exams are a form of torture or even a test, but for himself, it was completely a great opportunity to show off!
Not long after hanging up the phone, Kevin's call also came in.
"I can't believe you called me. What do you want?" Ethan asked Kevin in a nonchalant manner.
"After a while, there will be a global elite selection competition. If you perform well, you may be admitted in advance by world - famous universities, and there are also generous scholarships. Do you want to sign up and have a try?" Kevin asked Ethan.
"Aren't you afraid that if I go, there will be nothing left for you?" Ethan said to Kevin.
"Do you think just because you got the first place in the county - wide exam, you're so great? This elite selection competition is global! Besides, foreign judges don't attach too much importance to exam scores. Compared with these scores, they pay more attention to students' comprehensive qualities, comprehensive development, especially various artistic accomplishments. Do you have these?"
"Then why do you still let me go?" Ethan said angrily.
"I just want you to be my scapegoat!" Kevin said without hiding on the other end of the phone.
"..." Ethan was speechless!
"Are you asking for a beating, boy? If you dare to talk to me like this again, believe it or not, next time I'll make you fart in front of all the students in the school!"
"Ugh!"
Hearing this, Kevin seemed to think of the previous painful experience again. His stomach churned and he almost vomited again!
"Next time, watch your mouth when you talk to me, or you might really be suffocated by farts!" Ethan threatened.
"..."
"I just want to ask you one question. If I really enter the elite selection and get the first place or something, will it be considered as bringing glory to the school at that time?" Ethan asked.
"Do you still care about this?"
"Of course. This is my alma mater. Only if I bring glory to my alma mater can I have the motivation!"
On the other end of the phone, Kevin curled his lips when he heard this. Naturally, he didn't believe this nonsense, but he still answered seriously: "Don't mention getting the first place. Just being selected as an elite and being able to be admitted in advance by a famous university is not only bringing glory to the school, but the whole Jingyang County, the whole Qingzhou City, and even the whole Qingyun Province will benefit from it.
This elite selection event is global. Its purpose is to select elite students for those top international well - known universities, and the selection targets are global.
Among so many Asian countries, there are only a few places. This is the Olympics in the education field! Do you think it will bring glory to the school?" Kevin explained to Ethan on the other end of the phone.
"Then I'll participate! At that time, I'll get the first place in Asia and also bring glory to the country." Ethan said.
The first place in Asia?
Kevin almost laughed out loud when he heard this.
"Why didn't I realize before that you are such a big - mouthed braggart?"
Kevin was speechless!
However, after hanging up the phone, he still signed up for Ethan!
"It's really strange. Before, our relationship was so bad. Now, as the college entrance examination is approaching and we are about to graduate, I actually find him the most pleasing to the eye!" Kevin couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.