Suppressing his thoughts about the system, Wang Donglai turned his attention to the rewards it had granted.
"Wisdom +1, Physique +1. What exactly do these two attributes mean?"
Wang Donglai had been curious about these two attributes for a long time, but the system had never provided an explanation.
Now, as soon as this question surfaced in his mind, the system immediately provided an answer.
"Physique is a collective term for a player's overall health, determined by a comprehensive evaluation. The human body is exquisite and peerless, with infinite potential. Some can survive a lightning strike, while others die from a simple fall; some excel at running, while others possess immense strength—everyone is different. The player's physical fitness score is 7, which falls within the range of a normal human."
"Humans are intelligent beings who use tools, summarize patterns, invent, and create. The Wisdom score includes the player's emotional intelligence, IQ, memory, imagination, and so on."
After reading the system's explanation, Wang Donglai's doubts immediately dissipated.
"When put this way, it does make sense. Compared to things like agility, defense, or spirit, this explanation is more scientific and reasonable."
Wang Donglai thought to himself.
"Wait, the college entrance exam results haven't been released yet. Why does the system show that the main quest is complete?"
"The player's college entrance exam results have been leaked."
Hearing this answer, Wang Donglai suddenly realized something.
Every year, the top scorers in the liberal arts and sciences are bombarded with calls from the admissions offices of various universities.
Tsinghua and Peking University, in particular, focus heavily on recruiting the top scorers from each province.
Often, a few hours before the official results are released, these top domestic universities receive information from relevant departments.
Specifically, the information of each top scorer.
The reason for this is partly due to the status of universities like Tsinghua and Peking in the domestic education sector, and partly because the state intends to support these top students in studying at these elite institutions.
For both the universities and the top students, this is actually a win-win situation.
Elite universities need a constant stream of high-quality students to carry on their honor and achieve even more brilliant results.
Top students also need to access the most advanced knowledge and research at elite institutions to broaden their horizons, cultivate their abilities, and ultimately realize their personal value.
As a result, elite institutions like Tsinghua and Peking naturally dote on these students who become top scorers in the college entrance exam.
Every year, the admissions offices of these universities have a mission: to recruit the top scorers from every province and city.
There are even performance requirements; if an admissions officer recruits a top scorer, they are rewarded for it.
"If that's the case, my information must have been leaked by now, and the admissions office calls should be coming in."
Wang Donglai's eyes flickered, and he pulled out his phone.
Just as he took it out, it rang. It was an unfamiliar number with a Beijing area code.
"Hello, hello? May I ask who this is?"
Although he guessed it might be an admissions office, Wang Donglai pretended not to know.
"Hello, is this student Wang Donglai? I am Teacher Jia from the Tsinghua University admissions office for Qin Province. Congratulations, your college entrance exam results are out."
The voice on the other end paused deliberately, as if waiting for Wang Donglai's reaction.
"Mm, the national liberal arts top scorer!"
Wang Donglai said calmly into the phone.
"Student Wang, has another school already called you?"
Teacher Jia seemed startled and quickly asked back.
"No, not at all. You are the first person to call me."
"Then how do you know your college entrance exam results?"
"When I saw the papers, I knew I was the liberal arts top scorer. I just wasn't sure if it was for the province or the whole country. But when your call came through, I knew I was the national liberal arts top scorer."
The admissions officer, Teacher Jia, on the other end fell silent for a long time.
As an admissions officer, he met top scorers every year. He had seen so many that he didn't think they were anything special.
But this was the first time he had met a top scorer like Wang Donglai.
The calm, indifferent tone and the near-arrogant confidence allowed Jia Chuanbin to instantly sketch out a rough image of him in his mind.
"Congratulations to Student Wang for becoming the national liberal arts top scorer. I am now representing Tsinghua University in formally inviting you to join us for further studies. Our school possesses the top teaching resources, the best learning atmosphere in the country, and countless excellent mentors and peers..."
After Jia Chuanbin finished speaking, Wang Donglai said flatly
"Teacher Jia, I'm sorry, but this is a major matter. I need to discuss it with my family. Once I've discussed it with them, I will give you an answer."
Without waiting for Jia Chuanbin to speak, Wang Donglai apologized and hung up the phone.
On the other end, Jia Chuanbin put down his phone, hesitated for a moment, and said to the other teachers: "This year's national liberal arts top scorer is in a small county in Qin Province. I just called him, and he's still hesitating. We need to drive to Anshui County immediately."
"We absolutely cannot let Peking University snatch this top scorer away."
Jia Chuanbin and his team had originally thought the top scorer in Qin Province would appear in Tangdu, so they stayed there to gain a geographical advantage. They never expected the top scorer this year to be such an upset.
Just as Wang Donglai hung up the phone, Wang Yanxing's phone also rang.
"Hello, are you the family member of the examinee Wang Donglai?"
The opening sentence made Wang Yanxing's expression tense up.
"Yes, yes, I am Wang Donglai's parent. May I ask who you are?"
He subconsciously hunched his shoulders, his face showing a submissive expression.
Wang Yanxing had heard many such calls in the past; they were always from the school saying Wang Donglai had been fighting or hadn't done his homework, and asking him to come to the school.
Beside Wang Yanxing, Wang Shunguo heard a little bit, and seeing Wang Yanxing's demeanor, the look of disdain in his eyes grew even stronger.
"Hello, I am Teacher Liu Yuanqing from the Peking University admissions office. Student Wang Donglai's college entrance exam results are out. A total score of 737, making him the national liberal arts top scorer for this year's national paper. Congratulations on raising such an excellent child."
"I am now representing Peking University in sincerely inviting your child, Student Wang Donglai, to join us. What is your opinion?"
After hearing what was said on the other end, Wang Yanxing's eyes widened, and his expression became incredibly excited.
Peking University!
The top institution in the country. Even the old and the young knew the reputation of this school; it was on par with Tsinghua University.
Being able to get into such a school was the supreme honor for anyone living in this country.
It was the definition of bringing honor to one's ancestors!
Wang Yanxing's phone was a cheap brand with poor sound quality, but Wang Shunguo heard bits and pieces from the side.
Peking University... admissions office... liberal arts top scorer...
Combining these pieces of information, a bold guess suddenly surfaced in Wang Shunguo's mind.
"Could Wang Donglai really be this year's liberal arts top scorer?"
Wang Shunguo was reluctant to believe this guess, but the current situation left no doubt that it was a fact.
"Teacher Liu, this is a matter for the child, so I need to discuss it with him first. I'll talk to my child and then get back to you."
Wang Yanxing was incredibly excited, but he maintained a final shred of composure and replied to Teacher Liu from the Peking University admissions office.
After hanging up, Wang Shunguo couldn't hold back anymore and immediately asked: "Yanxing, who was that calling you just now?"
"A teacher from the Peking University admissions office, named Liu Yuanqing. He said Donglai is this year's national liberal arts top scorer for the national paper!"
When he said this, a brilliant smile appeared on Wang Yanxing's face, his eyes filled with pride, and his tone revealed deep satisfaction.
Wang Shunguo's breath hitched, feeling extremely unhappy. The next second, he blurted out: "This call isn't fake, is it?"
Wang Yanxing didn't speak. He gave Wang Shunguo a cold look and turned to walk into the house.
Cao Shuxian had also reacted by now. She wiped her hands on her clothes, her face full of smiles, and hurried toward the house.
"Donglai, the results are out! You're this year's national liberal arts top scorer!"
Wang Yanxing's tone was full of excitement, his face beaming with pride as he rushed into the room.
"National liberal arts top scorer?!"
"Brother, you're amazing!"
Wang Chenyue was stunned for a moment before she reacted, jumping up on the spot and shouting excitedly.
"A teacher named Liu Yuanqing from the Peking University admissions office just called, saying they want you to apply to Peking University." Wang Yanxing said with a beaming smile, explaining the situation to Wang Donglai.
"Mm, I know. I just received a call too, from a teacher at the Tsinghua admissions office."
Wang Donglai wasn't surprised by this; it would be strange if a prestigious Peking University admissions officer couldn't find Wang Yanxing's number.
"So, what are you thinking? Are you going to Tsinghua or Peking?"
As soon as Wang Yanxing asked, Cao Shuxian and Wang Chenyue also looked over, wanting to know Wang Donglai's thoughts.
"I..."
Before he could finish, the phone in Wang Donglai's hand rang again.
"Hello, hello, I am a teacher from the Fudan admissions office. May I ask if this is Student Wang Donglai?"
As soon as the call connected, before Wang Donglai could speak, a slightly hurried voice came from the other end.
Wang Donglai replied calmly: "Hello, I am Wang Donglai."
"Student Wang Donglai, I assume you already know your college entrance exam results. I am now representing Fudan University in formally inviting you to apply to our school. As one of the top universities in the country, we have strong faculty, and if Student Wang is willing to join us, we will provide you with generous benefits that match your status..."
Before the Fudan admissions officer could finish, Wang Donglai interrupted him.
"May I ask what these generous benefits are? Please be specific."
Although it was just one sentence, it carried a heavy sense of pressure.
"Uh... for liberal arts top scorers, Fudan generally provides four years of full tuition waivers, priority for national scholarships, priority for Party membership, priority for staying at the university, and a choice of accommodation. If Wang Donglai is interested, I can explain it to you in detail..."
"I am not satisfied with these benefits. I can earn national scholarships through my own strength, and I believe in my ability to secure Party membership and stay at the university; I don't need these verbal promises of 'generous benefits.' Four years of full tuition is not enough! If your school is interested, you can come to my home for a face-to-face discussion."
After Wang Donglai finished speaking, he hung up the phone without waiting for the other side to say anything else.
Looking at the three people in front of him who were staring at him in a daze, Wang Donglai laughed and explained: "I am this year's national liberal arts top scorer with a score of 737. I wouldn't say there will be no one after me, but there certainly hasn't been anyone before me. I have the confidence to say things like that."
Cao Shuxian and Wang Yanxing still looked hesitant and worried, fearing that Wang Donglai's tone and attitude would anger the admissions officers.
Wang Yanxing subconsciously frowned and said: "Donglai, you are still a student after all, and these admissions officers are teachers. Being this direct is a bit much; you shouldn't do this in the future."
"Four years of full tuition, priority for scholarships and Party membership—these conditions are already very generous. You shouldn't ruin things with these admissions officers just because you want more. Even though you're a top scorer, they are still top schools. Let's just study peacefully."
"After you graduate, your mother and I can finally relax. When you get married, your mother can help take care of your children, and I'll stay home raising pigs and growing vegetables. You can come back every week and take some of this organic food."
Listening to Wang Yanxing, Wang Donglai frowned, but relaxed the next second.
"Dad, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. Leave this matter to me; I can handle it. You just help take care of things at home, okay?"
Wang Donglai's tone was calm yet extremely firm. Although he didn't refute or criticize Wang Yanxing, he made his intentions clear.
"Alright, I'll listen to you."
In that instant, Wang Yanxing felt that Wang Donglai had grown up. He was no longer the child who needed his help and guidance for everything, and a trace of loss welled up in his heart.
Following that, Wang Donglai's phone rang one after another.
Zhejiang University, Nanjing University, Renmin University, Nankai University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tangdu Jiao Tong University...
One familiar school after another called, all expressing goodwill and their intention to have Wang Donglai apply to their institutions.
Wang Chenyue, who was listening to Wang Donglai take the calls, was now full of admiration.
The names of these universities were things she wouldn't even dare to dream of.
Yet now, they were all scrambling to call her brother, begging him to apply to their schools with sincere attitudes and full sincerity.
"A real man should be like this!"
This sentence from a history book suddenly popped into Wang Chenyue's mind.
"Back in the day, Xiang Yu must have felt the same way!"
Wang Chenyue thought to herself.
Facing the invitations from these top admissions officers, Wang Donglai treated them all equally, stating his thoughts directly.
Whoever offered the most generous benefits, he would go to!
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