Flowers bloomed and fell, the sun rose and set.
The height of summer had finally arrived, but the scorching heat did nothing to dampen the fiery enthusiasm of the entire county.
Jian Dalong's college acceptance banquet was held at the Lizun Grand Hotel, the most bustling and high-end hotel in Tianning County. Yu Fei brought Yu Wei with him to freeload a meal.
No student from the area had been accepted into the Seven Greats for nearly a decade. This year was an exception, with students from both First High and Second High earning spots.
The man of the hour, Jian Dalong, had also been accepted into one of the Seven Greats—Wanren Mountain University. He was truly on top of the world, a credit to his ancestors.
Tianning County's educational standards weren't high, and it hadn't produced a student worthy of the Seven Greats in many years. So, when Jian Dalong was accepted by Wanren Mountain University, the news became a staple of every casual conversation.
