boyutpedia Chapter 192 Praying for the Bodhisattva's Blessing
Chapter 192 Praying for the Bodhisattva's Blessing
"Pear? Pear!"
As soon as Zhu Yong announced the holiday, Zhang Xinran appeared at the classroom door.
Hua Lichu went out and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Yining, Xu Yaozu, and I have made plans to go hiking tomorrow. Do you want to come?"
Hua Lichu looked up at the sky and touched Zhang Xinran's forehead: "Are you alright?"
Isn't being a senior in high school tiring enough? You actually want to go hiking!
Zhang Xinran slapped Hua Lichu's hand away: "I'm fine!"
Actually, we weren't going to climb mountains, we were going to worship Buddha!
Phoenix Mountain, ever heard of it?
My mom said that the Phoenix Temple on the top of Phoenix Mountain is especially efficacious; every prayer is answered.
The college entrance exam is just around the corner, isn't it? I want to go pray to the Buddha to bless me so that I know all the answers and can guess all the correct ones!
I've made plans with Yi Ning and Xu Yaozu, do you want to come along?
Hua Lichu yawned: "With this time, you might as well look at a couple more questions. Maybe the knowledge points in them will be on the test!"
Zhang Xinran swayed Hua Lichu's arm from side to side:
"Oh dear, Pear, don't be such a spoilsport! I was just trying to find some psychological comfort!"
I've worked hard for over a year, and the exams are just around the corner. Can't I even relax a bit and change my mood?
You too! Look at those dark circles under your eyes. We've got two days off anyway, so why don't we go together? It'll be a good way to clear our heads!
Hua Lichu hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't resist Zhang Xinran's persistent pestering, so she had to compromise and say, "Fine!"
"I'll come to your house at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning! Don't forget!"
……
On a bright and sunny morning, a gentle breeze rustled the treetops, bringing a touch of coolness.
The sky was a pale azure, with a few lazy white clouds drifting leisurely, as if having a silent conversation with the ground.
"Have fun with your classmates and don't worry about home!"
Hua Yuansheng handed the schoolbag he had prepared earlier to Hua Lichu, giving her instructions repeatedly.
When Hua Lichu opened her schoolbag, she found not only a thermos filled with warm water, but also many snacks and some fruit.
Helplessly: "Grandpa, I'm only going out for half a day, do I really need to bring so much stuff?"
"Hey! It's rare to relax, so play a little longer! The things inside aren't just for you, remember to share them with your classmates!"
"Pear? Is it ready?"
Before Hua Lichu could reply, Hua Yuansheng said enthusiastically, "Alright, alright!"
Without giving Hua Lichu a chance to refuse, Hua Yuansheng pushed her directly in front of Zhang Xinran, smiling kindly.
"Pear is free today, Xinran, you guys can have some fun outside!"
"Okay, Grandpa Pear, no problem!"
Phoenix Mountain is located near the old No. 1 Middle School, which is in the city center.
Therefore, Hua Lichu and her group had to take a bus to the old No. 1 Middle School first, and after getting off the bus, they had to go around to the back of the residential building and then go up the mountain.
There are two routes to the top of the mountain.
One path is a stone staircase, which leads to the top of the mountain more quickly, but it is a bit steep, and because no one cleans it, the stone steps are covered with moss and thatch, making them difficult to walk on.
The other road is a road specially built by the municipality. It is flat and wide, but because it is winding, it is more than twice as far as the stone steps road.
The four of them discussed it and decided that since they weren't in a hurry, they might as well take the safer main road.
Tall trees line the roadside, providing natural shade for pedestrians heading uphill.
The four of them slowly climbed up, sharing the snacks they had brought, chatting and laughing, having a great time!
My nerves, which had been tense for over a year, were finally soothed at this moment.
Amidst the laughter and conversation, Zhang Xinran suddenly felt a little sad: "I don't know when we'll be able to get together like this again."
These words silenced everyone.
Unable to bear the silence, Xu Yaozu feigned nonchalance and said:
"Hey! At worst, we can both get into the same university! Then we can get together whenever we want, right?"
An Yining bit her lip lightly: "Pear, you're going to apply to Tsinghua University, right?"
Without hesitation, Zhang Xinran replied, "Of course! Taozi is at Tsinghua University!"
To everyone's surprise, Hua Lichu shook her head: "I plan to apply to Yenching University or Renmin University."
"Ah? Why?"
Hua Lichu smiled and said, "I want to study economics! My sister has inquired for me and found that the economics programs at Yenching University and Renmin University are ranked first in the country, while Tsinghua University is ranked fourth."
Since both are easily accessible by simply standing on tiptoe, why not go for the best one?
The three of them thought about it and agreed: "Pear, with your excellent grades, you'll definitely get what you want."
Although they were not in the same class, Hua Lichu consistently ranked first with a score difference of 20 to 30 points over the second-place student.
Let alone senior high school students, I'm afraid even freshmen would know Hua Lichu.
Hua Lichu smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words! Let's not talk about me anymore. What about you? Do you have any majors or schools you'd like to study?"
Zhang Xinran raised her hand high: "Me! I do! I want to go to the Capital Medical University! I want to study medicine!"
Hua Antao once sent back an application guide, which detailed the enrollment information and admission scores of most schools across the country in recent years.
After Hua Lichu finished reading the book herself, she lent it to Zhang Xinran and the other two.
Therefore, while the three of them didn't know everything, they grasped the most basic information.
“I’ve looked into it and done my research. The school’s admission scores for the past two years have been around 580, while my scores for the last two mock exams have fluctuated around 600.”
Hua Lichu nodded: "So, you want to give it a shot? Even if you can't get into the best medical program, you can accept being assigned to another major first, and then change your major after you get into university?"
Zhang Xinran nodded vigorously: "Yes! That's exactly what I think!"
Hua Lichu turned to look at An Yining and Xu Yaozu: "Where are you two?"
An Yining's face was almost scrunched up like a steamed bun:
“My dad wants me to follow in his footsteps.”
An Yining's father, An Hongxin, is the same leader who approved the scholarships for Hua Lichu and her sister.
It is said that he was assigned to the capital for training and was transferred back to the capital last year.
"Your father wants you to follow in his footsteps and go into politics? What about you? What are your own thoughts?" Hua Lichu pressed.
An Yining was a little conflicted: "I don't have anything I particularly like, but I think politics is also an option."
But my dad wants me to aim for a law school! Good heavens! Is he crazy? He has absolutely no idea what I'm doing with my grades!
Because all three of them were in Class (2), Xu Yaozu was very clear about An Yining's grades.
"People who go to law and political science universities usually score 630 or higher, right? But you... can't even get 540..."
An Yining's shoulders slumped abruptly: "So that's why! My dad is just daydreaming! Sigh, enough about me, what about you?"
"Me? My dad wants me to go into business! Come to think of it, Pear and I are going to study similar majors, but, Peking University? Spare me! I only got 510 on my last mock exam... Sigh!"
Xu Yaozu looked up towards the mountaintop and clasped his hands together in prayer.
"May the Bodhisattva bless me so I can perform exceptionally well! I don't aspire to be as phenomenal as Pear, 540 points is enough!"
Seeing that everyone's mood was gradually dropping because of their grades, Hua Lichu quickly changed the subject:
What are your plans after the college entrance exam?