Chapter 142: Chapter 142: The Results Are Out, Racing Towards a Farther Place

It seems like in the eyes of the one you love, the other person is always radiating and glowing.At least that's how Xie Xiao saw it; no matter when, Teacher Luo always dazzled, and no matter when, he too shimmered in Teacher Luo's eyes.

This was a very good thing because that way, they would strive to become better for the light seen in their lover's eyes.

The next day, everyone stayed home to check exam results.

Even the usually composed Teacher Xie and Doctor Yang took the day off work; they were both at home.

Xie Xiao was taken aback when he woke up to find both of them at home, "Aren't you working today?"

Old Xie looked at his sleepy-eyed appearance and was somewhat speechless, "Do you know what we're supposed to do today?"

Xie Xiao hesitated. Was today some special day?

Other than checking exam results, was it some kind of holiday?

Their wedding anniversary? No, that wasn't right, wasn't it in August?

Seeing Xie Xiao's bewildered face, Doctor Yang grew worried, "Did you drink a lot at the party last night?"

Xie Xiao thought to himself that he hadn't stayed long, "No, just had a couple of sips."

"Then how could you forget that today is the day to check the exam results?" Doctor Yang pushed him towards the dining table, "Eat breakfast first."

Then she went into the kitchen.

Xie Xiao chuckled, "Of course, I know the results come out today..."

He paused, "Ah, so you guys are waiting for the results?"

Old Xie, holding his thermos, said, "What else would we be waiting for if not for you to wake up."

Xie Xiao laughed.

It seemed that way, in his past life, they had also taken the day off to wait for the exam results with him at home.

Xie Xiao felt warm inside and said with a smile, "I'll put it out there, my scores won't come up."

Old Xie snorted twice and raised his voice towards the kitchen, "Wife, your son's still drunk, look how big-headed he's gotten!"

"How dare you call it big-headed? Our Xiao Xiao is just confident!" Doctor Yang carried out the breakfast and shot Old Xie a disapproving glare, "Is that how you be a father?"

Old Xie: Alright then, he has the lowest status in the family.

Xie Xiao stood up and reached for the breakfast, "Mom, rest a bit. Don't be nervous, I really feel like I did quite well on the exam."

Although he said that, he was still a little nervous inside.

Maybe he was influenced by his parents.

But Xie Xiao genuinely felt that he did pretty well; being in the top 50 shouldn't be a problem.

From eleven o'clock on, Old Xie put on his glasses and joined Doctor Yang in the study in front of the computer.

Xie Xiao became nervous because of them.

He sat on the side, "Mom and Dad, don't be so anxious."

He continued sending messages to Luo Yanran, mainly telling her about how nervous his parents were at home.

Soon, Luo Yanran sent over a photo.

It was of a graceful figure who, despite facing the computer gripping the mouse, seemed somewhat tense.

Below it followed a sentence, [It's my mom.]

In those two words, you could sense resignation.

But Xie Xiao felt a bit happy; at least Teacher Luo wasn't alone when checking the scores.

[Auntie looks so young, are you happy?] he texted.

A reply came quickly.

[Happy.]

Luo Yanran looked at her mother's back and truly felt happy.

Last year during the college entrance exam, not only were they not there during the test.

They weren't there on results day either; Luo Yanran had to check by herself.

At that time, someone had posted a photo in the group of her parents hugging and laughing happily.

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Luo Yanran just watched like an outsider.

Her results were blocked, indicating that she surely was within the top 50.

But she couldn't feel happy about it.

As the top universities called one by one to recruit her, she didn't answer any of them.

She picked up the call from her homeroom teacher; he must have been genuinely thrilled.

But Luo Yanran couldn't feel any joy…

But this year was different.

Her mother, like any typical parent, was nervously waiting for the results with her.

She was lost in thought when the door to the study opened.

The tall and handsome middle-aged man stood at the door.

Luo Yanran was taken aback for a moment before standing up and calling out "Dad."

Luo's father nodded seriously.

Luo's mother hurriedly exclaimed, "Hurry up, Luo, it's only three minutes away!"

Luo's father glanced over at her.

Luo Yanran didn't know what to say, and could only manage a dry "Did you come back to get something?"

Luo's father: ...came back to wait for your results.

But he couldn't say it out loud and just grunted, "And to take a little rest."

Then he walked into the study, pulled up a chair, and sat down next to his wife.

Luo Yanran blinked, looking at the two silhouettes seated in front of the computer, and suddenly smiled.

She really did resemble her dad, both so awkward.

Xie Xiao, seeing his parents so nervous, also got a bit tense, as they continued counting down in hushed voices.

The phone vibrated.

It was a new photo, showing the backs of a man and a woman.

Ranran's parents had come back too.

A smile appeared in Xie Xiao's eyes.

"Quick!" Doctor Yang shouted excitedly, making Xie Xiao's hand shake.

Then he looked over.

"Aiyah, why did it crash?" Mr. Xie complained dissatisfied.

Doctor Yang, holding the phone, was also becoming anxious, "Why can't I get through!"

Xie Xiao's nerves were on edge, "Mom, Dad, don't be nervous..."

Mr. Xie, having checked scores before third-year high school, remained very calm.

But his wife beside him was kind of losing her cool, right?

Urging all the while...

And the webpage just kept freezing.

Finally, Xie Xiao's phone rang.

The couple both looked over.

Xie Xiao said, "It's Mr. Lin."

"Answer it fast!" said Doctor Yang, sounding a bit frantic.

Xie Xiao took a deep breath and answered, "Congratulations, Xie Xiao!"

Mr. Lin's voice rang out jubilantly, quite unlike the night before.

Xie Xiao felt relieved, and a smile spread across his face, "What's to congratulate, Mr. Lin?"

"You kid," Mr. Lin was genuinely happy, barely able to contain his voice, "Fifth place! Fifth in the entire province!"

Xie Xiao exhaled, turning to face his parents who were intently watching him, and said with a smile, "I told you my results weren't displayed."

Mr. Xie burst into laughter immediately.

Over the phone, Mr. Lin also said with a laugh, "Right, it was blocked, but the place you wanted to go is definitely secure now, I still need to call other students... "

"Mr. Lin, how did Lin Yu do?" Xie Xiao asked.

"Your math teacher is checking on that, it probably won't be that quick, alright, I'm hanging up now~"

Mr. Lin hung up quickly.

Mr. Xie looked at him, "Which place?"

Xie Xiao waved his hand.

Doctor Yang exclaimed in surprise, "Fifth place?"

She walked over and hugged Xie Xiao, "Our Xiao Xiao did great."

Mr. Xie also nodded, "Not bad, not bad."

Seeing his parents so happy, Xie Xiao smiled joyfully.

Just as he picked up his phone and had typed the word 'third,' a message came in.

[Third place.]

Xie Xiao blurted out an expletive.

He excitedly looked up at his parents, now watching him, "Mom, Dad, Ranran got third place!"

This made him even happier than knowing he had come in fifth.

Mr. Xie and Doctor Yang both wore surprised expressions, "That's really impressive!"

"We have to invite Ranran over for dinner! Wow, this is great! You all did too well!"