Chapter 85: Tang Feng Delivers His Award Acceptance Speech! (Part 2/2)

“Of course! He is the top scorer in the history of Binjiang No.1 Middle School from Dongshan Province!”

“The key point is his perfect score in the college entrance examination! Even if I were given the standard answers, I wouldn’t dare guarantee a perfect score!”

“He is truly a monster! He must also be the first perfect scorer in the history of Dongshan Province!”

“The most terrifying part is he didn’t have any bonus points! If he had, he could have even reached 760 points or more!”

“Is this guy even human? A total beast!”

“Don’t just focus on him; the girl by his side also had a strong performance in the college entrance exam!”

“Apparently, she ranked fifteenth in the province! She was also admitted to Jingcheng University!”

“However, her performance before the college entrance exam wasn’t this impressive! It’s said that her performance improved so much after being tutored by the boy next to her for a while!”

“It’s more than just tutoring! If it weren’t for her male friend arguing on her behalf, she might not have been admitted to her preferred major!”

“I’ve heard about this too! Mainly because the boy is so outstanding, Jingcheng University, to honor him, specifically added an admission quota in Dongshan Province.”

“It’s really unexpected that even the prestigious Jingcheng University would make compromises. It seems that in the face of absolute strength, whether it’s Jingcheng University or Tsinghua University, they’re all just passing clouds.”

As everyone was buzzing with discussion, Principal Fang, who was hosting the opening ceremony, began to speak.

He didn’t say much.

After all, several other leaders were scheduled to speak after him.

Once he finished, the deputy director of the Education Bureau stood up to speak.

The deputy director first congratulated Binjiang No.1 Middle School on their recent achievements in the college entrance examination.

Then he discussed a few points on how to improve the school’s teaching methods.

After the leaders finished their speeches, Principal Fang announced the news of awarding Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli with cash prizes.

Because Tang Feng was the top scorer in Dongshan Province, his prize was two hundred thousand yuan.

Although Su Xiaoli was also admitted to Jingcheng University, her score was somewhat lower than Tang Feng’s, so her prize was one hundred thousand yuan.

Both of them received special checks from the hands of the leaders.

Thunderous applause erupted from below the stage.

Then, Tang Feng gave his award acceptance speech.

He first thanked a group of people.

Then he shared some of his study experiences.

He hoped that the juniors could study hard and achieve excellent results in a year to get into their desired universities.

Lastly, he took out the review materials he had organized the night before and handed them to Principal Fang.

With practical actions, he helped his juniors.

The students below the stage were very excited to see this scene!

Thunderous applause rang out across the field, lasting for seven or eight minutes before stopping.

Next, it was Su Xiaoli’s turn to deliver her award acceptance speech.

She said the person she wanted to thank the most was Tang Feng.

Without Tang Feng’s help, her performance would not have improved so quickly.

She might not even have been able to get into Jingcheng University.

Her sincere words moved many students below the stage.

They responded with warm applause.

Finally, Principal Fang declared the opening ceremony over.

Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli, along with the leaders on stage, took a group photo for keepsake.

“Teacher He, when are you free?” Tang Feng approached He Yong with a smile after coming down from the stage.

“What’s up?” He Yong asked back.

“Xiaoli and I would like to invite you and the other teachers for a meal,” Tang Feng replied.

“When?” He Yong asked.

“Tomorrow noon. If you’re not available then, the day after tomorrow at noon is also fine.”

“No need to ask if I’m free; even if I’m not, I’ll make time to attend,” He Yong responded.

“In that case, let’s set the lunch for tomorrow noon. As for the location, it’ll be at the restaurant my family just opened,” Tang Feng decided.

“Alright! I’ll be there on time tomorrow!” He Yong agreed readily.

“Teacher He, could you give me the contact information of the other teachers? I’ll call them,” Tang Feng requested.

“Sure!” He Yong nodded.

Then, Tang Feng stored the teachers’ contact information in his phone’s address book.

He didn’t immediately call the teachers.

After all, some of the teachers’ contact information was their home landline numbers.

Calling now might mean no one would answer.

He planned to call in the evening.

Afterward, Tang Feng said goodbye and left with Su Xiaoli.

Before long, they returned home.

Tang Long and his wife were also there.

Since the restaurant only opens in the evening, they usually have lunch before going to the restaurant to do the preparatory work.

“How was it? Was the event smooth?” Tang Feng’s Mother couldn’t wait to ask.

“Smooth! The Education Bureau even awarded us prize money,” Tang Feng replied as he sat down on the sofa.

“How much prize money?” Tang Feng’s Mother’s eyes lit up.

“Two hundred thousand,” Tang Feng gestured with two fingers.

“That much?” Tang Long and his wife exclaimed in unison.

After all, a house cost just over a hundred thousand yuan at that time.

Two hundred thousand yuan in prize money was equivalent to a fully furnished house.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, “I didn’t expect it to be so much.”

“Xiaoli, what about you? Did you also get two hundred thousand?” Tang Feng’s Mother turned to ask.

“I got less than Tang Feng. My prize money is one hundred thousand,” Su Xiaoli answered.

“One hundred thousand is also a lot. Four years of university expenses shouldn’t cost that much,” Tang Feng’s Mother laughed.

“I plan to use part of the money to buy a car for the family,” Tang Feng decided.

“No need!” Tang Long said hastily, waving his hand, “We have a tricycle at home, which is very convenient for grocery shopping.”

“Dad, having a car is more convenient. If you go back to our hometown, driving is not only faster but also safer,” Tang Feng insisted on his opinion.

Tang Long and his wife didn’t say anything.

They were not fools! Of course, they knew that having a car was more convenient!

They just didn’t want to spend the money!

Buying a car costs money, fuel costs money, and so does insurance!

A year’s expenses could amount to several thousand yuan!

“Mom, Dad, it’s settled then! The day after tomorrow or the day after that, we’ll go look at cars,” Tang Feng made the decision on the spot.

He knew he had to be firm at this moment.

Otherwise, buying a car might not happen.

“If you really want to buy a car, just get a cheaper one,” Tang Feng’s Mother advised her son.

“Good things aren’t cheap, and cheap things aren’t good. Of course, I can’t afford too expensive a car. My idea is to buy a car around one hundred and fifty thousand yuan,” Tang Feng said with a slight smile.

“Little Feng, am I hearing this right? You said one hundred and fifty thousand? Isn’t that more expensive than a house?” Tang Long was shocked to hear the price.

“Modern cars are expensive. Even the lowest-grade sedan costs seventy or eighty thousand. One hundred and fifty thousand won’t buy too good a car,” Tang Feng explained.

“Cars are indeed expensive nowadays. What brand are you planning to spend one hundred and fifty thousand on?” Tang Long asked with a smile.

“Santana 2000. Professor Lu drives this car. I’ve ridden in it a few times, and it felt pretty good,” Tang Feng answered.

“I’ve seen that car. It does look very nice. But can you really get it for one hundred and fifty thousand?” Tang Long was worried.

“It should be about right. The car industry is not doing well this year, and all brands are cutting prices. Let’s go to the dealership the day after tomorrow morning to see and then decide,” Tang Feng said, standing up, “It’s getting late, I’ll go cook!”

“I’ll help you!” Su Xiaoli volunteered.

Tang Feng didn’t refuse, and the two of them got busy in the kitchen.

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