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Chapter 74 College Entrance Examination 1
In the early morning, sunlight filters through thin clouds and gently spills onto the streets and alleys of the town.

Jiang Man woke up early in that slightly cramped study, surrounded by mountains of review materials and test papers, like an isolated island surrounded by knowledge.

The inspirational slogans posted on the wall stood out even more brightly and resolutely in the morning light.

Jiang Man rubbed her tired eyes. She had tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep due to nervousness. At this moment, her heart was pounding like a little rabbit.

Qin Yishen, busy in the kitchen, had already prepared a simple yet nutritious breakfast for Jiang Man.

A bowl of steaming millet porridge, emitting a faint fragrance, is placed next to two boiled eggs and a dish of homemade pickled vegetables.

Qin Yi knew Jiang Man was under pressure and nervousness at that moment.

He walked into the study, gently patted Jiang Man's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Man'er, get up and eat something. You have to do your best today."

That smile was filled with endless encouragement and love.

Jiang Man looked up at Qin Yishen's handsome face and felt a warm feeling well up in her heart.

She nodded silently and got up to go to the dining table. However, the tension lingered, making it difficult for her to swallow the food that was usually delicious.

Seeing this, Qin Yishen sat down beside her with heartache and said softly, "Don't be too nervous, just do your best. Mom has seen all your hard work this year, and no matter the result, you are our pride."

Jiang Man's eyes reddened slightly. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and managed to eat a few bites of breakfast.

Meanwhile, Shi An and her younger sister Shi Ning also got up early.

Shi An is a sensible child. Although he is still young, he understands the importance of his mother's college entrance examination.

He voluntarily helped clear the table and would occasionally run to the study door to steal a glance at his mother, his eyes full of admiration and concern.

Shi Ning sat obediently to the side, holding her little book, quietly keeping her mother company, as if she could also sense the tense atmosphere.

After finishing breakfast, Jiang Man began to carefully check the stationery and documents needed for the exam.

Qin Yishen quietly helped from the side. She carefully filled the two fountain pens with ink and sharpened the pencils to a point before putting them into Jiang Man's schoolbag.

Shi An stood beside his mother, watching her pack her things. He whispered, "Mom, you'll definitely get good grades. I believe in you!"

Jiang Man smiled slightly as she looked at her younger brother's adorable appearance and reached out to pat his head.

After everything was ready, Jiang Man got up to head to the examination hall. Qin Yishen, along with Shi An and Shi Ning, escorted Jiang Man to the door.

Qin Yishen held Jiang Man's hand tightly and said, "Man'er, don't panic, your mother and younger siblings are here waiting for you to come back."

Jiang Man nodded vigorously, turned around, and embarked on the road to the examination hall.

Along the way, Jiang Man saw many other candidates heading to the examination hall, their faces filled with tension and anticipation. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and kept reviewing the knowledge points she had studied.

When I arrived at the school where the exam was being held, a large crowd had already gathered at the school gate.

Parents anxiously peered out from behind the cordon, while teachers cheered on the students.

Jiang Man found her homeroom teacher, Ms. Li, in the crowd. Ms. Li walked over with a smile and said to her, "Jiang Man, relax. You have a solid foundation. As long as you perform normally, there will be no problem."

Jiang Man looked at Teacher Li gratefully and said, "Thank you, teacher. I will try my best." As the exam bell rang, Jiang Man walked into the exam room.

A tense and oppressive atmosphere filled the classroom. The candidates sat upright, and the invigilators solemnly distributed the test papers.

Jiang Man took the test paper, took a deep breath, and began to carefully read the questions.

The first exam was in Chinese. She first glanced at the essay topic, formed a preliminary idea in her mind, and then began to answer the questions from the beginning.

During Jiang Man's exam, Qin Yishen took Shi An and Shi Ning back home.

However, his heart was always with Jiang Man in the examination room.

He sat in the living room, glancing at the clock on the wall every now and then, silently calculating the time in his mind.

Shi An and Shi Ning seemed to sense Qin Yishen's unease. They sat quietly to the side, each reading their own books, without their usual commotion.

The bell rang, signaling the end of the Chinese exam, and Jiang Man walked out of the exam room.

She breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that she had performed reasonably well. She spotted her classmates in the crowd and went over to chat briefly with them about their exam experiences.

At that moment, Qin Yishen, who was at home, heard the doorbell ring and couldn't help but stand up and walk to the door to look out, even though he knew that Jiang Man wouldn't be back so soon.

At noon, Jiang Man ate something at a small restaurant near the school, then found a quiet corner to sit down and began reviewing for the afternoon's exams.

She knew that the battle for the college entrance examination had just begun, and she could not afford to relax in the slightest.

The afternoon exam was math, a subject Jiang Man was relatively good at, but she didn't dare to be careless.

After entering the examination room, she quickly composed herself and waited for the exam papers to be distributed. When the papers were handed to her, she quickly glanced through the questions and felt confident about her approach.

She started with the first multiple-choice question, carefully calculating and thinking through each one to ensure the accuracy of her answers. While Jiang Man was diligently answering the questions, Qin Yishen was restless at home.

He would go to the kitchen to check on the dinner ingredients prepared for Jiang Man, and then return to the living room to remind Shi An and Shi Ning not to make noise so as not to affect their mother's exam.

Shi An and Shi Ning nodded understandingly, silently praying for their mother. After the math exam, Jiang Man walked out of the exam room with a relieved smile on her face.

She was quite satisfied with her performance that afternoon, and the pressure she felt was reduced.

She quickened her pace toward home, eager to see her family.

The moment Jiang Man pushed open the door, Qin Yishen immediately came to greet her and asked with concern, "Man'er, how did the exam go? Are you tired?"

Jiang Man smiled and said, "Mom, I feel pretty good, don't worry."

Shi An and Shi Ning also gathered around, chattering away about how their mother's exam went. Jiang Man answered their questions one by one, and the family's laughter echoed in the room.

The first day of the college entrance examination passed just like that. Jiang Man was working hard inside the examination hall, while Qin Yishen and the children watched silently outside. This day was filled with tension, anticipation, and love, and it became an unforgettable memory for their family.

"Mom, I believe you can pass the exam!"

"Mom, will this happen when we take the college entrance exam?"