Chapter 310: 310. Ranked first on the golden list, top scorer in science.

Because of this strong confidence, Lian En didn’t fret over the exam results.

Instead, the very next day after leaving the exam hall, he boarded a flight to Yun Province with his master, Feng Ju.

Due to a master who doesn’t play by the rules, his young disciple found himself secretly signed up for a national painting competition.

Having already breezed through the preliminary and semi-final rounds with early works, the upcoming final required Lian En to be present to paint live.

Just after the college entrance exam, Lian En was hoping to enjoy some carefree leisure time.

However, he barely rested a night before his master was preparing him for the challenge.

Truthfully, Lian En resisted from the bottom of his heart.

But, for Feng Ju, who dared to submit his young disciple’s name, persuading him to willingly conform to this plan was a well-practiced skill.

Seeing Lian En’s hesitance, Feng Ju immediately began a gentle cajoling: "Ahem, Master knows you’ve worked hard and deserve a good rest. Isn’t it lucky that this contest is prestigious, and the prize money is substantial? We can work and earn simultaneously, truly a win-win!"

Alright then, convinced that he’d hit the jackpot with such a generous and kind father, Lian En, far less interested in quarreling with his siblings over family assets, found considerable appeal in earning money.

No choice, as his parents adhered to the principle of favoring the weaker side in battles.

If he, as the eldest, was economically the weakest, then no matter what, the family estate wouldn’t be his to reject.

Although he never felt like an outsider, neither did his parents treat him differently than his siblings.

Yet, in the eyes of society, he was still different.

Being raised well and attending school like Chenchen and Lian Xi, that was already luck on his side.

If he was to covet the inheritance meant for his siblings, then that would be sheer greed...

Of course, to Lian En, his parents’ assets didn’t matter in the hands of any sibling; what mattered was that none of them wanted the family estate to affect their precious sibling bonds.

Because of this, the three brothers had long made a pact, leaving everything at home as dowry for their sisters.

They, as men, needed to rely on themselves to forge strong foundations.

If their father could start from scratch and grow prosperous, as his sons, there was no reason they couldn’t as well!

Truly, the tiger father has no dogs for sons!

Chenchen planned to make big money to help his brothers find wives and provide dowry support for his sisters, so as the eldest brother, he couldn’t fall short, right?

He was scheming hard to make money when his master presented a golden opportunity in front of him.

Like finding a pillow when feeling sleepy, even if the timing wasn’t perfect, Lian En was infinitely grateful.

Upon hearing there was a reward of five thousand yuan, any discontent in Lian En vanished instantly, replaced only by determination to win.

Master and disciple hurriedly headed to Yun Province, spending over twenty days and finally returning with the championship certificate and five thousand yuan prize.

Originally Feng Ju wished to take Lian En around, broadening his horizons while accumulating material for future creations.

But Lian En only longed to hurry back home to surprise his parents.

Feng Ju, left with no choice, bought tickets once more, and they returned, dust-beaten.

Upon entering the village, they were surrounded by children shouting in various cheers: "Oh, oh, oh, the champion has come home, the champion has come home!"

"Champion, champion, our Number One Scholar Village’s champion!"

Thinking it was his master who broadcasted his win far and wide, Lian En frowned slightly and looked at his master with a hint of reprimand: "It’s just a competition first prize. But look at how it’s blown up by you, Master!"

Feng Ju glared, seemingly affronted in June: "Nonsense, not my doing! You said you wanted to surprise your parents, sharing the news of your triumph yourself. I kept it under wraps and didn’t reveal a word!"

"Then..."

"What then? During the finals, weren’t there TV and newspaper interviews? Maybe someone from our village saw them!" Feng Ju swiftly cut off Lian En’s words, ensuring nobody could pin this on him without evidence.

In quick time, Chenchen, Xinzhi, Xinyue, Lian Xi, and Xinqing came running and cheering, all calling Lian En Champion Brother with sparkling eyes.

Lian En hugged each sibling running into his arms, still puzzled: "Champion Brother? Chenchen, did you all know that Big Brother won first prize in the competition?"

"First prize in the competition? Ha, as expected from my brother, Lian Chen, skilled in both art and studies! With both a championship and scholar status, Big Brother, you’ve made a double win!" Chenchen showed off, full of admiration for his brother while sneakily flattering himself.

"Isn’t it? Double happiness fits you, my Champion Brother!" Xinzhi delightedly hopped about, brimming with admiration for Lian En.

Winning first prize in the painting competition, plus topping the province in the science category of his college entrance exams, Big Brother was truly a study master!

Whatever he seriously applied himself to, he could always figure out the best approach.

"Exactly, Champion Brother! Big Brother, you didn’t know?"

"Your college entrance exam score was officially released just yesterday!"

"Yeah, yeah! Seven hundred twenty-three, our Black Province’s science champion this year!"

"When listening to your class teacher’s call, Mom and Dad were moved to tears. Dad insists on buying firecrackers to light at Grandma and Grandpa’s graves for celebration over his son lighting their names. You, at this moment, are truly the pride of our family." The little ones chimed in together, detailing the whole story vividly.

Although Lian En knew he did well, he hadn’t expected to do this well, leaving him stunned: "Champion? Our Black Province’s science champion?"

"Certainly! No doubt about it? Big Brother is amazing, always making me so happy! Although I’m struggling in studies, I have a super scholar sibling, haven’t I?" Lian Xi purposely puffed up his little chubby belly, filled with pride.

Planning to learn well from his scholarly brother, wondering how parents might celebrate in joy.

Suddenly, he saw his brother frantically racing home, in a speed that even eight horses couldn’t catch up with!

Perhaps, what the books refer to as an arrow off the string would be like this?

The only slogger among study champions, Lian Xi scratched his head, pondering uncertainly.

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