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Chapter 205 Study Abroad

When Shi An learned that Shi Ning had won the award, he was so excited that he jumped up from his seat.

"Ning'er, you've really made us proud! Come on, let me treat you to a big meal!"

As Shi An spoke, he pulled Shi Ning and walked outside.

Shi Ning was still immersed in the joy of winning the award when Shi An's sudden enthusiasm left her somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Brother, don't rush me, I haven't recovered yet."

"Why are you still calming down? This is such a joyous occasion, we must celebrate it properly!"

Shi An took Shi Ning to a high-end restaurant that they had always wanted to go to but had never been willing to go to.

As soon as he entered, Shi An said to the waiter in a generous manner, "Bring me all your signature dishes!"

Seeing Shi An's expression, Shi Ning couldn't help but laugh: "Brother, you ordered so much, we can't finish it all."

"Take away any leftovers! You have to eat and drink well today!"

Shi An smiled broadly, her eyes filled with pride for her younger sister.

While waiting for the food, Shi An took out her phone and dialed her home number.

"Mom, Dad, I have some amazing news to tell you!"

As soon as the call connected, Shi An couldn't contain his excitement and shouted.

Jiang Man was startled on the other end of the phone and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Ning'er won an award in that international English competition! Second prize! That's amazing!"

Shi An's voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"Really?" Jiang Man's voice instantly rose eight octaves. "That's wonderful! I knew my Ning'er would do it!"

Qin Yishen, who was also nearby, overheard the news and came over to say loudly, "Good girl, that's amazing! This is all thanks to your hard work!"

Shi Ning answered the phone and said with a smile, "Mom, Dad, I'm just lucky."

"What good luck? It's all your own skill!" Jiang Man quickly said. "Just you wait, when you come back, Mom will cook you a feast and reward you handsomely!"

“Yes, whatever you want, Dad will buy it for you!” Qin Yishen chimed in from the side.

Shi Ning's eyes welled up with tears, her heart filled with warmth: "Thank you, Mom and Dad, it's so good to have you."

After hanging up the phone, Shi Ning looked at Shi An and said with emotion, "Brother, I really owe this award to the support of the people around me. You, Chen Yu, Professor Wang, and Mom and Dad, without you, I probably wouldn't have been able to persevere."

Shi An patted Shi Ning on the shoulder: "Silly girl, this is all the result of your own hard work. We were just cheering you on from the sidelines. You've been interested in English since you were little, and you've worked so hard, so it's only natural that you've achieved what you have today."

At this moment, the dishes were served one after another. Shi An kept putting food on Shi Ning's plate: "Eat more, look at this dish, I heard it's especially delicious."

While enjoying the delicious food, Shi Ning chatted with Shi An about the details of preparing for the competition.

"Brother, you have no idea how tough those days were. Sometimes when doing reading comprehension exercises, I would read an article so many times and still not understand it. I was on the verge of a breakdown. And then there was writing. I could spend hours researching just to find a suitable argument."

Shi An listened attentively, nodding occasionally. "I can imagine it, but you persevered and did such an excellent job. No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, you must believe in yourself. You've won international awards!" After dinner, Shi An and Shi Ning took a walk in the street. The city was brightly lit and bustling with activity at night.

"Ning'er, this award will definitely be a great help to your future development. Have you thought about your future plans?" Shi An asked.

Shi Ning pondered for a moment: "I still want to continue to improve my English. I feel that there is still a lot I need to learn. Moreover, this competition made me realize the gap between myself and the top level, and I want to work hard to narrow that gap."

“Okay, as long as you want to do it, I will definitely support you! Whether it’s financial or emotional difficulties, just tell me.” Shi An said firmly.

"Brother, thank you." Shi Ning looked at Shi An, her eyes full of gratitude. "You've always taken such good care of me."

"We're siblings, why are you saying these things?" Shi An smiled and ruffled Shi Ning's hair.

Back at school, Shi Ning found that her life had changed. Her classmates looked at her with more respect and envy, and her teachers paid more attention to her.

But Shi Ning did not become arrogant or complacent because of this; she maintained her previous learning pace.

Chen Yu was also happy for her: "Ning'er, you're a celebrity at school now."

Shi Ning smiled sheepishly: "Don't tease me. This is just a small achievement. There's still a long way to go."

In the days that followed, Shi Ning began preparing to apply to prestigious universities abroad for further studies.

She spends her days researching and learning about the programs and application requirements of various schools.

She took every task seriously, from writing recommendation letters to preparing personal statements.

Professor Wang also gave her a lot of advice and help: "Shi Ning, you have great potential in academics, and I believe you will definitely be able to get into your ideal school. In your personal statement, you should highlight your competition experience and gains, which will be a major highlight for you."

"Thank you, Professor Wang. I will definitely work hard." Shi Ning nodded earnestly.

Shi An also frequently called to inquire about her application progress: "Ning'er, how are your materials being prepared? If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Brother, everything is almost ready, we're just waiting to submit the application," Shi Ning said confidently.

A few months later, Shi Ning received acceptance letters from several prestigious universities abroad. When she saw the emails, she was so excited she almost jumped for joy. She immediately shared the good news with Shi An, Chen Yu, Professor Wang, and her family.

"Great, Ning'er! Which school do you want to go to?" Shi An asked excitedly on the phone.

"I'm still considering it; these schools are all quite good," Shi Ning said happily.

Jiang Man also reminded her over the phone: "Ning'er, think it over carefully. No matter which school you choose, your parents will support you. Take good care of yourself abroad."

After careful consideration, Shi Ning finally chose a world-class university.

On the day she packed her bags to leave the country, Shi An and Chen Yu both came to help her.

"Ning'er, keep in touch while you're abroad. If anyone bullies you, just tell me, and I'll back you up!"

As Shi An helped her pack her luggage, he gave her some instructions with concern.

Chen Yu silently helped her carry her luggage to the car, then looked at her with eyes full of reluctance: "Ning'er, take good care of yourself over there, study hard, and I'll be waiting for you to come back."

Shi Ning looked at them, her eyes welling up with tears: "Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. I'll also study hard and live up to everyone's expectations."