After taking their graduation photos, Lín Xiǎotáng and Chén Zhāoyáng waited for the high school entrance examination results while planning for the future. During this period, they sometimes took walks along the beach together, feeling the sea breeze and picturing their upcoming life in high school. At other times, they huddled in the general store run by Chén Zhāoyáng's parents, helping organize inventory while discussing the future direction of his mother's chili sauce factory.
Waiting days are always a mix of anxiety and anticipation. On the surface, Chén Zhāoyáng appeared calm and collected, but inside, his heart was fluttering like a frightened rabbit. He knew well how crucial these exam results were for both Lín Xiǎotáng and himself. They concerned not only whether they could enter their ideal high school, but also served as the foundation for their future dreams.
Lín Xiǎotáng felt equally nervous, occasionally pulling Chén Zhāoyáng aside to double-check the details of their school applications for fear of making any mistakes.
Chapter 50