Chapter 213: Confession (Part 1)

Riding on the parade float for a county-wide celebration was definitely the highest honor in the county.

Under the leadership of the county officials, the entire county had prepared for a comprehensive celebration in a very short time.

Along the ten-kilometer celebration route, the sides were packed with people from the county.

Wherever the parade float went, enthusiastic crowds waving their hands were visible.

Some even took the initiative to hold up banners with slogans celebrating Zhao Qingfeng.

Many parents brought their children, or grandparents brought their grandchildren, flocking to catch a glimpse of the ‘top scorer’ and share in the joy.

“Our county has produced a top scorer!”

“Look, kid, this is the provincial top scorer. Take a good look; we’ll also aim to be a top scorer in the future!”

“Have you heard? Even the central TV station knows about this news. They say they’re going to have a special interview with Zhao Qingfeng. The Zhao family is going to be on CCTV, our county is going to be famous!”

Along the road.

There were also many people riding bicycles and motorcycles, closely following the parade float.

Passing through the bustling commercial district.

Patrons who had been eating and drinking at street stalls for a long time immediately stood up excitedly, giving Zhao Qingfeng thumbs up.

“Huang Hao, get down from there, how did you end up there!”

“We thought you were just hanging out with Little Zhao, but now you’ve become his little brother, even opened a Nike store for you, we’re so damn envious, when will you take us along!”

Those who knew Huang Hao were incredibly envious.

Huang Hao waved his hand excitedly, holding Zhang Manman tightly, looking forward to the parade float ahead.

At this moment.

A few journalists were on the lead vehicle, standing next to Zhao Qingfeng, reciting the script prepared in advance.

“The congratulatory message released by the government of Shuangyang County states.”

“We applaud the achievements of student Zhao Qingfeng, and the people of his hometown are proud of him.”

“Today is the day the whole county celebrates for Student Zhao.”

“Student Zhao grew up in the county, a true local.”

“But.”

“The streets may be small, but his aspirations are great.”

“The difficulties may be small, but his dreams are big.”

“In the examination hall, as soon as Student Zhao competed, he let all his opponents know that this small town is big enough to accommodate his giant ambitions!”

“Let’s congratulate together.”

“Congratulate the unrestrained young dreamer on achieving more glories in the future, continuing to bring honor and glory to our county!”

After the interview.

Night fell.

The parade float stopped.

Fireworks were lit.

In an instant.

Above the noisy commercial district’s night sky, brilliant bursts of colorful fireworks bloomed!

Boom!

Boom!

Bundles of fireworks soared into the sky.

The dazzling lights filled the night sky.

The people stood up, looking up at the night sky, immersed in the brilliant fireworks.

Qingfeng’s mother and Aunt Ding were also on the parade float, both women already moved to tears by this grand scene they had never seen or dared to imagine.

Shen Kuo was in a following vehicle, together with Huang Hao and the old uncle, the three men excitedly hugging each other, smoking and enjoying the fireworks.

Everyone was looking at the splendid night sky.

Only Shen Lingyao, by herself, was ‘foolishly’ staring at the face of Brother Qingfeng, illuminated now bright, now dim by the fireworks, as he looked up at the night sky.

“Brother Qingfeng, I really like you so much…”

She softly voiced her heart’s words, but they were quickly drowned out by the deafening fireworks.

“What?”

Zhao Qingfeng lowered his head to look at her.

“Nothing…”

Shen Lingyao’s breathing quickened, she bit her lower lip, and tears glistened in her eyes.

“Yaoyao…”

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