Chapter 741
Although Joanne had indeed reported a lower score estimation to play it safe, she had no idea she would actually achieve such a high score of 684 points. What surprised her even more was the fact that she had managed to follow in Jack's footsteps, achieving the position of top scholar of the province.
Her heart was in chaos at the sudden turn of events, but she also felt a small sense of pride. She hadn't disappointed Jack's expectations of her.
"Jack, are you watching over me?" Joanne thought to herself. "I've also become a top scholar of the province, just like you!"
Millie's gasp of surprise had attracted Percy's attention, who was standing nearby and playing a game. Newest update provided by FιndNovel.net
His tone sounded displeased when he said, "I already told you, the machine isn't the best, so it might not function properly. Let me remind you once again that you still have to pay the fee even if the computer malfunctions!"
Percy assumed that the computer was malfunctioning, which was why Millie had let out that surprised gasp.
Her temper exploded upon hearing his stern words. She stamped her feet in anger and rolled her eyes at Percy before saying, "Open your eyes wider, and take a closer look. Who said that the computer was malfunctioning?"
Percy wondered what could have elicited such a reaction from Millie if the machine wasn't malfunctioning. He moved closer, curiosity piqued. He immediately noticed the string of numbers on the screen when he glanced at it, as well as the eye-popping title of "first place in the province".
"What... What..."
Percy was left speechless as he struggled to find words. When he finally found his voice again, he let out a strange yelp. "What the fuck! A top scholar? You're actually another top scholar?"
His exclamation was akin to a bomb that had been tossed into a calm lake, causing large waves to ripple along the surface. He had attracted the attention of the other students who were also checking their results as they trotted over to find out what the commotion was all about.
"Who's causing a racket over here? Why are you making mountains out of molehills?"
"Oh fuck, that's another top scholar! Another top scholar has appeared at Royal Dynasty Cyber Cafe!"
"Is he telling the truth? Don't try to lie to me! Let me take a look for myself..."
"What the hell? That's too awesome!"
The students whispered amongst themselves as more and more people laid their eyes on the phrase "first place in the province". Their whispers eventually morphed into full-blown discussions as they shot envious and respectful glances at Joanne.
A new top scholar of the province had been born in Perthter City, in Royal Dynasty Cyber Cafe no less. It was an incredible turn of events. Could the rumor that Royal Dynasty was the promised land for all students be true?
Was it possible that as long as one checked their results here, there was a chance that they too would achieve the title of top scholar of the province? Even if they weren't the top scholar, they could perhaps score a result that was higher than normal.
Percy finally regained his senses. His hands were trembling when he pulled out his phone and rushed to call his boss. "Hello! Boss, is that you? Oh my god-I have great news for you! A student who checked their college entrance exam results in the cafe turned out to be the top scholar of the province!
"That's right! A new top scholar has made an appearance. You need to hurry over here to see for yourself!"
The owner of Royal Dynasty Cyber Cafe was a man called Terence Dormin, and he had been operating the cafe for many years. Although the cafe's business had steadily worsened following the advancements of computers and phones, Royal Dynasty was still the preferred cyber cafe for the patrons that lived nearby.
Terence discovered a lucrative business opportunity when the first top scholar of the province had been born in his cyber cafe. He could use the "top scholar" card to attract more customers to visit the establishment.
He even installed several learning programs and tutorials on the computers, promoting the cafe as a place where customers could visit to not only play games, but also learn. The students who were fond of visiting cyber cafes could boldly use the excuse that they were visiting Royal Dynasty to learn and gather information when their parents tried to stop them.
As for the parents who had to deal with such boldness, after they discovered that their child was visiting Royal Dynasty, they became less opposed to the idea.
Everyone was somewhat superstitious. When Royal Dynasty produced a top scholar of the province all those years ago, many parents became convinced that the establishment was the promised land for students who were looking to score good results.