Chapter 217

After the exams were over, Jing City No.1 Middle School organized two rounds of score estimation.

The first round involved a strict comparison of answers to estimate the lowest possible score, while the second round used a more relaxed approach to estimate the best ideal score. Finally, the average of the two scores was taken to obtain a relatively objective score.

The good news was that even according to the results of the first round of estimation, Qi Shaobai's score exceeded the admission cutoff of his ideal college last year.

He immediately shared this news with Sheng Mumu.

Within seconds of sending the message, Sheng Mumu called him.

The call connected.

Sheng Mumu's excited voice came through the invisible waves.

She asked, "Where are you now?"

Qi Shaobai replied, "I just left the school and I'm preparing to go home."

"Wait before you leave. I'll come to find you."

Qi Shaobai asked with confusion, "?"

Sheng Mumu, in a hurry, spoke while already picking up her bag and leaving the office.

She reminded Qi Shaobai, "Don't wait foolishly at the school gate. Let's meet at the Red Bean Ice Cream Shop on the back street of your school. We can wait there and enjoy the air conditioning."

Qi Shaobai instinctively replied, "Alright." He was about to ask why she was coming over, but before he could speak, he heard Sheng Mumu's voice again.

"By the way, we're in a hurry. I won't get off the car. Please buy a bag of maltose candy for your dad."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qi Shaobai heard Sheng Mumu complaining about the poor elevator signal, exchanged a few hurried words, and then the call ended.

Qi Shaobai was momentarily stunned.

In a rush?

Where did she plan to take him?

He was completely puzzled.

However, he obediently changed direction and walked toward the back gate of the school.

Sheng Mumu's company was not close to Jing City No.1 Middle School. Under normal traffic conditions, it usually took about twenty minutes to get there.

But today, the minute hand had just passed the third tick mark.

Fifteen minutes.

A red Porsche appeared in front of the Red Bean Ice Cream Shop.

Qi Shaobai got into the car, holding two bags in his hands.

He fastened his seatbelt and placed the bag of maltose candy on the back seat, then handed the other bag to Sheng Mumu.

"Here, I packed the red bean ice cream for you."

He remembered that the last time Sheng Mumu came to his school, she had eaten two bowls of red bean ice cream at this shop. It wasn't even summer at that time, yet she could eat so much ice cream.

It was evident that she really liked it.

While waiting for her at the Red Bean Ice Cream Shop, he naturally thought of packing a portion for her.

Sheng Mumu's eyes lit up.

She reached out and pinched Qi Shaobai's cheek.

Her tone was both motherly and exaggerated.

"Qi Shaobai, you are so thoughtful and filial~"

Qi Shaobai, being praised, showed an expression of "Do you have to be so exaggerated?" and leaned his head back, avoiding her.

While Sheng Mumu quickly ate the red bean ice cream, he finally had the chance to ask:

"Where are we going? Why are we in a hurry?"

Sheng Mumu mysteriously narrowed her eyes and teased:

"Don't ask. In any case, it's a place where you won't be disappointed. You'll find out very soon."

After saying that, she raised her hand and made a motion of zipping her lips.

She didn't reveal another word and buried her head in eating the red bean ice cream.

Qi Shaobai: "..."

After a year of being together, Qi Shaobai was already quite familiar with Sheng Mumu's style.

Even the simplest activities like grocery shopping, taking a stroll after dinner, or trying out new restaurants can be described by her in a way that fills one with anticipation.

He didn't ask any further questions and quietly played the role of a good eldest brother.

Patiently waiting for Sheng Mumu to finish her red bean ice, he dutifully cleaned up the trash and threw it away when they got off the car.

They drove the red Porsche towards the outskirts of Jing City for about forty minutes, and the surrounding high-rise buildings became fewer and fewer.

When Qi Shaobai's gaze inadvertently swept over, he suddenly froze upon seeing the entrance gate of University of Science and Technology Jing City ahead.

Surprised, his voice slightly delayed as he asked, "How did... you know..."

"Know what?" Sheng Mumu smiled and took over the conversation, parking the car at the entrance of the University of Science and Technology Jing City. She looked up at the bright sun outside, furrowing her brows slightly, and took out sunglasses from her glasses case. As if she already knew, she playfully asked, "Do you know that this is the school you want to apply to?"

Qi Shaobai slowly nodded, his doubts not yet dispelled.

He had never mentioned his desire to attend University of Science and Technology Jing City to anyone.

It had always been buried in his heart, silently striving for it.

How did she know?

Sheng Mumu had a petite face, and with half of it covered by sunglasses, she pressed the frame with one finger, nodding slightly and raising her eyebrows. In a leisurely tone, she said, "What a little kid thinks, us adults can guess with just one look. It's not just me; your dad also knew long ago that your dream school is here."

Last night, she had a conversation with Qi Mo.

They chatted about betting and guessing which school Qi Shaobai wanted to apply to.

She had prior knowledge of a small part of the plot in the book, possessing a god's perspective.

She knew that Qi Shaobai had always admired his father, who made his first bucket of gold by selling self-written programs, and had set his sights on studying software engineering.

Among the top universities in Jing City, the software engineering program at University of Science and Technology Jing City was the most famous.

When she proudly said, "I guess it's University of Science and Technology Jing City," the people around her also echoed with the three words "University of Science and Technology Jing City."

She was momentarily stunned, but seeing Qi Mo's faint smile, she said in a deep voice, "If Qi Shaobai can score high enough, he will probably choose to come here." "If"... "probably"...

Qi Mo's choice of words was not absolute, but his eyes and eyebrows revealed unwavering confidence, a look of complete certainty.

Sheng Mumu immediately searched for the admission scores of University of Science and Technology Jing City over the years.

When she received the estimated score message from Qi Shaobai today, she happily jumped up from her chair and exclaimed, "Yes!"

Unless something unexpected happens, his scores should be enough to meet the cutoff.

The idea of bringing Qi Shaobai to visit his dream school almost instantly came to her mind.

Standing in front of the entrance gate of University of Science and Technology Jing City, Qi Shaobai's emotions were complex.

There was a faint longing and excitement, as well as a mix of trust and doubt about Sheng Mumu's words.

Is it really true?

He's eighteen, not eight.

Is it so obvious what he's thinking, written all over his face for everyone to see?

He wanted to become a man like his father, who remained calm and unreadable, with a mysterious and composed demeanor.

He thought it was really cool.

But... it seemed like he was getting further away from that goal.

He was nothing like his father at all.

"What are you standing there for? Let's go, and explore the school where you'll spend the next four years."

Sheng Mumu's urging voice interrupted his thoughts.

Qi Shaobai took a step forward, smiled happily, and modestly said, "I may not necessarily pass the exam. My estimated score might not be accurate."

Although the estimated score was good, he didn't dare to be too happy until the actual results were released.

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Someone patted Qi Shaobai on the back.

He turned around and saw Sheng Mumu frowning at him.

With a complaining tone, she said, "You, just like your father, always act so cautious and cunning. You pretend to be modest and humble, but deep down, you're cautious and sly, leaving yourself an escape route."

Qi Shaobai was stunned by the scolding. "..."

Sheng Mumu thought that Qi Shaobai's expression just now was exactly the same as Qi Mo's last night.

Indeed, under the influence of Old President, the Young President is gradually taking shape.

Sigh.

Sheng Mumu sighed lightly, shook her head, and continued walking ahead.

Qi Shaobai followed behind her with his hands in his pockets, touring the campus of the University of Science and Technology Jing City.

After a while, Sheng Mumu casually glanced back and saw Qi Shaobai's naturally gloomy face with an expression that could be described as "excited."

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What is this kid smiling about?

Could it be that he thought she just praised him?

What exactly is he so excited about?