Chapter 295: Sun Shan Fails to Pass the Exam
Early in the morning, He Shuyu took Sun Shan to the gate of Guangya Academy to read the announcement, which was the list of admitted students.
Sun Shan stared at the list in a daze. A total of 25 people were admitted, but he was not on the list, which meant that Sun Shan failed to make the cut.
Sun Shan read it over and over again, and his second cousin He Shuyu also read it over and over again. Finally, the two looked at each other.
It is certain that Sun Shan is not on the list.
Sun Shan sighed. This was the first time he failed an exam.
Sun Shan had done smoothly in the county examination, prefectural examination, and academy examination. But he suddenly failed. He was very uncomfortable and at a loss for a moment.
This feeling is like when graduation is approaching and classmates go their separate ways, leaving you at a loss as to where to go.
Sun Shan was silent for a long time.
The lively second cousin waited for a long time and spoke with difficulty: "Shanzi, don't be sad, there are three other academies. Guangya is more difficult to get into, so it's not surprising that you can't get in. My eldest brother got in entirely through connections. If he were to take the exam, he would definitely not be able to get in."
In order to comfort Sun Shan, the second cousin He Shuyu even came to "slander" his brother. It seemed that he was really worried about Sun Shan.
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Second cousin, I understand. The reason I failed the exam is that my education is not good enough. I'm fine, don't worry, go back."
He Shuyu wanted to say something, but a thousand words were stuck on his lips. In the end, he sighed and said nothing.
I was nervous when I came here and extremely disappointed when I left.
He Shuyu was driving the carriage in front, and Sun Shan was sitting quietly in the carriage.
In fact, Sun Shan really wanted to ask why he failed the exam?
What's wrong with his knowledge?
However, Sun Shan would never do such unreasonable behavior.
The academy must have its reasons for not admitting you. This world does not revolve around Sun Shan.
The two of them returned home with their heads hung. Looking at their expressions, Aunt Sun and Uncle He knew the result without asking.
Aunt Sun said comfortingly, "Shanzi, don't be depressed. If you don't read this one, read other ones. You will always find the right one."
Aunt Sun patted Sun Shan’s little hands, just like she did when he was a child, very gently.
Uncle He said soothingly, "Your aunt is right. If you don't study in one academy, you can study in another. Let's take our time. We will eventually find a suitable academy. I have never seen a scholar who has no place to study."
Sun Shan nodded and pretended to cheer up and said, "Aunt, uncle, don't worry, I'm fine. I just got distracted for a moment. Now I'm fine. Even if the four academies don't accept me, there are still other academies recruiting students. I will try my best to pass the exam."
Seeing that Sun Shan seemed to be really fine, Aunt Sun and Uncle He didn't say anything more.
These failures only need to be mentioned once, no need to repeat them.
Aunt Sun smiled gently and said, "Okay, I'll make Cordyceps Flower and Chinese Yam Chicken Soup tonight. It's your favorite. Drink more later."
Sun Shan nodded and said he was going back to his bedroom to read.
I can't concentrate on reading.
Sun Shan stared out the window with dull eyes, feeling extremely uneasy.
This was his first failure, and it came without any warning.
When he was doing the test, he felt good about himself and thought Tieding would be admitted.
But the reality was a slap in the face. Perhaps the only consolation was that he did not say confidently that he could pass the exam, so failing now would not be a big loss.
Sun Shan sighed heavily. It seemed that he had to get used to failure.
The previous scientific expedition went so smoothly that he really believed that he was a child of destiny, a son of destiny, a son of the plane, and a son who would never fail.
Sun Shan thought for a long time, his mind was a mess, with chaotic memories, just like when he took the entrance exam.
Let your imagination run wild and your thoughts run wild.
Sun Shan hurried out of the bedroom, filled a basin with cold water, and washed himself carefully over and over again. It was not until the third time that his mind became clear.
The weather in November is cold, and his heart is cold too, but Sun Shan firmly believes that his future is still promising.
However, Sun Shan's hopes were shattered again and again.
His name was not on the admission list of the four major academies, and only Yuehua Academy extended an olive branch.
What is Ban Gen? Because his name appears on the secondary list.
What is the secondary list?
What this means is that Yuehua Academy felt that he was not 100% outstanding, but was 50% outstanding, and they did not want to bury his 50% excellence, so they decided to give him a chance and let him study in the academy.
There are conditions for studying in a college: if your academic performance is not good enough, you can make up for it with money.
The only difference between the admitted students who appear on the secondary list and the boarding students who pay the "sponsorship fee" is that they do not need to pay the sponsorship fee of 500 taels, but the tuition fee is 100 taels per year, and the accommodation and food expenses are calculated separately.
In other words, give Sun Shan a chance to read expensive books.
Looking at the admission quota of Yuehua Academy, the words "Sun Shan" are written on the bottom list.
Sun Shan had mixed feelings, and he didn't know how to describe the feeling.
The academy's way of charging tuition is very similar to the fees charged for repeat classes at Hengshui Middle School.
Based on the score.
Those with high scores can study for free or with a small fee, those with average scores can be charged an average fee, and those with poor scores can be charged a high fee.
Sun Shan was obviously among the worst performers, so the fees were sky-high.
Only slightly better than the "borrowed students" who were bought in.
Seeing Sun Shan's stunned look, He Shuyu asked with concern, "Shanzi, don't be sad. It's better to be on the list than not on the list. At least you can get on the second list. Many people want to get on the second list but can't."
He Shuyu sighed secretly. He didn't expect that his little cousin Shanzi would not pass the exam. This was something he had never expected.
Everyone thought that since Sun Shan passed the imperial examination and became a scholar at the age of 13, he must be the best among the best, and if he was not ranked first, he must be ranked fifth.
Who would have thought that he would fail the entrance exams to all four major academies and now have to study a high-priced book on the second list.
I don’t know whether to read or not?
He Shuyu certainly hopes that Sun Shan will go in to study.
Yuehua Academy is similar to Guangya Academy. Many successful candidates in the imperial examinations, as well as masters and famous scholars, have emerged from it.
Sun Shan's ability to study there would be of great help to him in his future imperial examinations.
Moreover, the four major academies have their own connections and exchange information with other colleges, which is of no harm to the scientific examinations.
He Shuyu patted Sun Shan's shoulder, smiled bitterly and said, "Shanzi, let's go back and discuss it and see how it goes. There's still time before you can enroll, so you can take your time to think about it."
After the college announces the list of applicants, you must register at the college within 5 days. If you fail to register within the deadline, you will be deemed to have given up your enrollment.
The college will conduct supplementary admissions.
This means Sun Shan still has 5 days to consider.
Sun Shan nodded, and got on the carriage with the help of his second cousin He Shuyu, who then drove the carriage away slowly.
Sun Shan stared blankly out the window. He had walked this road three times. It felt so familiar and yet so strange.
The streets outside were bustling with traffic and people.
Sun Shan frowned, not knowing what to do.