Chapter Eighty-Six: The Most Extraordinary Top Scholar in History!

Smack!

Anran immediately felt her face burning, as if she had been slapped hard by an invisible hand. What had she just heard? She was not the national top scorer in the college entrance examination? If not her, then who?

Instinctively, Anran’s gaze fell upon Chen Feng, who stood not far away.

Director Zheng had already strode up to Chen Feng and, with a tone full of respect, asked, “May I ask, are you Chen Feng?”

“Yes, I am,” Chen Feng nodded. Director Zheng smiled and continued, “Congratulations, Chen Feng. You are this year’s national top scorer in the college entrance examination!”

Click! Click!

As the two spoke, the surrounding reporters raised their cameras, snapping photos of Chen Feng. Chen Feng, equally courteous, responded, “Thank you, but I believe it was just luck.”

“Impossible! How could it be him? Are you sure you didn’t make a mistake?” An Qiye, standing nearby, exclaimed angrily, “How can this be? How could Chen Feng possibly be the top scorer? This must be a joke!”

Everyone’s attention turned to An Qiye. Stammering, he said, “My—my sister—my sister scored 746 points. That’s the highest score ever! There must be some mistake, there must!”

“First, I acknowledge Anran’s remarkable achievement—it certainly broke the record. However, I’m sorry, but Chen Feng’s score is even higher. He scored 750, the perfect score!” Principal Wang Zhenhan coughed and spoke slowly, “Therefore, this year’s national top scorer is Chen Feng.”

Thud!

Anran staggered, nearly falling to the ground. She looked incredulously at the reporters before her. “What did you say? 750 points? How is that possible?”

“The facts speak for themselves,” Wang Zhenhan, too, found it unbelievable. Anran’s 746 points had shattered records. In previous years, scores of 720 or 730 were already extraordinary. This year, Anran broke the record, yet Chen Feng created one that could never be surpassed—a perfect score. No matter how extraordinary an exam-taker may be, the highest possible score is still 750.

“This can’t be, it’s impossible, how could this happen?” Anran’s face turned pale. True, her score was high, but compared to Chen Feng, 746 was a hollow, laughable number, utterly crushed.

Watching Anran, Principal Wang Zhenhan sighed gently. Anran had always been proud—her academic excellence and intelligence made her somewhat arrogant. Everyone assumed she would surely be the top scorer, but unexpectedly, Chen Feng appeared and claimed the perfect score.

“It’s just as well—perhaps it will curb her excessive pride,” Wang Zhenhan shook his head, glancing at Chen Feng, secretly astonished. Not only Anran—he himself found it hard to believe. Just months ago, Chen Feng had been a chubby, struggling student, near the bottom of the class. Now, he was the national top scorer, and he’d slimmed down as well.

No one would believe it—not Anran, not anyone. Everyone thought Anran’s victory was assured, yet Chen Feng had stunned them all with his achievement.

“Chen Feng, come to my office. The reporters would like to interview you about your results, and later, you’ll give a speech in the school auditorium.” Wang Zhenhan patted Chen Feng’s shoulder, his eyes filled with admiration.

“Alright.” Chen Feng nodded, his gaze passing briefly over Anran’s face, a faint smile curling his lips.

“Damn it! Damn it!” Anran clenched her fists reflexively. At that moment, Wang Zhenhan turned to her and called, “Anran, Anran!”

After being called several times, Anran snapped out of her daze. Wang Zhenhan smiled at her, “You should come along as well.”

With a rush of breath, Anran turned and left. She didn’t want to stay here any longer. Chen Feng was infuriating, and she couldn’t bear another second in his presence. She felt as though Chen Feng was mercilessly pummeling her cheeks, left and right, with invisible slaps.

It hurt—her face burned with pain.

Anran could not endure another moment.

“Anran! Anran!” Seeing his sister storm off in anger, An Qiye hurried after her.

Wang Zhenhan shook his head. It was the first time he’d seen Anran so out of sorts. Normally, she carried an air of pride—polite, yes, but with a sense of aloofness, as if she were a giant towering far above others. Now, with Chen Feng’s achievement, that pride had been thoroughly shattered.

“Let’s go, Chen Feng,” Wang Zhenhan exhaled softly, hoping Anran would learn from this and realize that there are always greater people and higher mountains in the world.

Chen Feng nodded, walking with Wang Zhenhan towards the school office.

“Chen Feng, aren’t your parents here today?” Wang Zhenhan asked as they walked.

“My parents?” Chen Feng shrugged, offering a helpless smile. “Honestly, Principal, I haven’t told them I took the college entrance exam early.”

“What?” Wang Zhenhan’s eyes widened. He never imagined Chen Feng’s parents didn’t know. Surely, such a momentous event should not be kept from them. Yet Chen Feng had said nothing. Shocked, he asked, “Did you decide this on your own?”

“Yes,” Chen Feng smiled. “I didn’t want them to worry, so I simply didn’t tell them. Now, I’m not sure how to explain it to them. And here we are today.”

Truthfully, Chen Feng still didn’t know how to explain it to his parents. They had no idea his academic performance had suddenly improved. In their minds, he was still the struggling student from the last parent-teacher meeting.

“With Chen Feng’s grades, getting into university would be difficult; perhaps he should consider a technical school.”

That was Sun Minghai’s evaluation of Chen Feng at the time.

Wang Zhenhan was dumbfounded. After a long pause, he finally asked, “I honestly don’t understand. So, how do you plan to explain this to your parents?”

“I’m looking for an opportunity,” Chen Feng smiled. “Besides, I don’t think it requires much explanation. After all, I’m now the national top scorer.”

“Well then,” Wang Zhenhan replied, unsure what more to say. He looked at Chen Feng, “Which university do you plan to attend next?”

Chen Feng smiled, “Probably Donghai. It’s quite close to Jiangzhou, convenient for travel.”

Wang Zhenhan was surprised. “What? You’re not considering Beijing?”

Donghai was good, but compared to Beijing’s universities, it was a world apart. With Chen Feng’s results, the two top universities in Beijing would surely vie to recruit him.

“Beijing is great, but for now, I won’t be heading there,” Chen Feng shook his head, “I think staying in Donghai suits me best.”

This was the outcome of his discussions with Xiao Yu. For Chen Feng, the university location mattered little; with his abilities, he would never lack opportunities. Xiao Yu’s business was also shifting towards Donghai, making it a better environment for his own development.

“Chen Feng, Donghai is excellent, but I believe Beijing would offer you a far greater stage,” Wang Zhenhan said, “Of course, that’s just my personal suggestion.”

“Thank you, Principal. I’ll consider it carefully.” Chen Feng smiled at Wang Zhenhan.

When they arrived at the principal’s office, several reporters began interviewing Chen Feng. The journalists were professional and did not make things difficult, asking only standard questions, to which Chen Feng responded fluently.

Such interviews, in essence, were about praising and building up Chen Feng’s image as a diligent, hardworking student, and showcasing the school’s excellent educational environment. All of this benefited Chen Feng greatly, and likewise, it was crucial for Wang Zhenhan, Jiangzhou No. 1 High School, the Education Bureau, and even the Provincial Education Department.

Chen Feng’s achievement was unprecedented—750 points, the city’s best basketball player, and so much more. No wonder Director Zheng from the Education Bureau came in person. Chen Feng’s success promised great prospects for everyone involved.

As Chen Feng was being interviewed, he had no idea a major news story was breaking.

A headline, “The Most Legendary Top Scorer in History,” appeared out of nowhere, rapidly dominating the front pages of every major news portal and spreading like wildfire.

A college entrance exam top scorer with 750 points.

Unprecedented, truly the most extraordinary in history.

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