I'm a senior in high school, and the Emperor Development System has arrived!

Chapter 57 was filmed very well; it could easily be used on the cover of the Classic of Mountains and Seas!
Wang Zhinian ran back to the classroom, looking flustered. She placed her hands on Yu Xinyan's shoulders and gasped for breath:
"Something terrible has happened...something terrible has occurred!"

Yu Xinyan frowned slightly, her clear, watery eyes blinking twice in confusion:
Chinen, what's wrong?

Wang Zhinian quickly calmed his breathing and pointed in the direction of Class 8, saying:

"Chen Zhou scored 613, first in the class!!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xinyan opened her lips in surprise, her pupils contracting slightly beneath her eyelashes, like the surface of a lake suddenly rippled by the wind.

Upon hearing this news, Yu Xinyan felt her heart skip a beat.

Chinen, are you sure you didn't see it wrong?

Her voice trembled without her even realizing it:

"He only scored less than 500 last semester, how is that possible?"

Wang Zhinian affirmed:

"It's absolutely true! I saw it with my own eyes!"

"613 points, tied for first place with Jiang Yutong!!"

"613 points..."

Yu Xinyan muttered to herself, her face looking more pale than ever before.

Although she didn't understand stocks, she felt like she had accidentally sold a stock that was about to become a ten-bagger.

An indescribable feeling...

Seeing the complicated expression on Yu Xinyan's face, Wang Zhinian sighed.

She understood how her best friend felt.

To be honest, if Chen Zhou pursued her based on his current value rating, she would only think that he had lost a game of truth or dare.

A boy who is both handsome and academically excellent is worlds apart from a boy who is only handsome.

There is an old saying that goes well.

Good looks alone are a dead end, but a combination of good looks is a winning formula!
Boys who are both academically gifted and handsome are extremely rare during their school years.

Wang Zhinian had been to the top-performing class before. At first glance, everyone there had a buzz cut and black-rimmed glasses. They didn't wash their hair or shave, and they looked a bit dull.

In Yu Xinyan's words:
The whole class was full of bookworms.

Finding a handsome guy here is harder than climbing to heaven.

But it's rare to find a promising prospect, and he's also a sycophant, so he was sold off because of Yu Xinyan's momentary tantrum.

What a pity!

After thinking for a moment, Wang Zhinian was unsure whether she should say it, but she still spoke up:

“Xinyan, why don’t you… say a few nice words and try to win Chen Zhou back? I feel like he likes you quite a bit.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Xinyan thought the same thing, but out of consideration for her pride, she was still very hesitant.

A good horse never turns back to the old stable.

Is Chen Zhou really worth her losing face and pursuing him?
……

Ding!
[In the academy examination, His Majesty took the exam alongside all the students and came out on top in the class. Imperial Prestige +500]

[Upon learning of His Majesty's score, Consort Yu was filled with remorse and her heart trembled. Imperial Prestige +100]

【…】

[Imperial Might: 870]

The two consecutive system notifications startled Chen Zhou, who was still going through the prize redemption process.

Is it true or false, that he got first place?

No words needed, Tongzi Niu Bo Yi!

Seeing Huangwei approach 900 points, Chen Zhou felt gratified.

It seems that we'll soon be able to draw attribute effects for the text, which is really something to look forward to.

However, this joy did not last long.

Chen Zhou and Jiang Xia walked out of the lottery center.

The sunlight in front of the building made one's scalp tingle.

Chen Zhou stared at the 80 yuan balance in his mobile banking text message, his heart aching.

"No, bro, they didn't say we'd have to pay this much tax before we came."

The original prize amount was 100 million, but after paying 20% ​​income tax, I only received 80.

Jiang Xia sighed repeatedly, glanced back at the lottery building, and wore an expression of realization:

"No wonder the building is so luxurious."

Chen Zhou put his phone in his pocket:
"80 is 80, it's better than nothing. But it's a deal, half of it is yours. If you need money, remember to come to me."

Jiang Xia looked indifferent, just kept humming in agreement, his perfunctory expression undisguised.

Chen Zhou didn't say anything; he would manage the money for Jiang Xia. However, the most urgent matter was—

"Let's find a good restaurant to treat ourselves!"

Chen Zhou gave the order, and Jiang Xia immediately rushed out like a Samoyed released from its leash.

Yes, the kind with a smile on your face.

The two of them had already planned their next trip while on the subway.

Since I rarely get to visit the provincial capital, I definitely need to let loose and have some fun.

However, time is limited, so we can't visit many places.

After discussing it, the two decided to visit Tengwang Pavilion, which is just across the river from the Welfare Lottery Center.

Near Tengwang Pavilion is Hama Street, a famous snack street, considered a dream destination in Jiangxia. Hama Street – Tengwang Pavilion – head back home, that's the rest of the itinerary for today.

The two boarded the subway again.

The subway exit is only 300 meters from Hama Street, and the heat wave, along with the aroma of fried food, hits you in the face.

Not long after entering, Jiang Xia stopped in his tracks as if drawn by a magnet.

Her eyes lit up as she looked at the lotus root starch stall on the street corner.

The osmanthus honey in the glass jar gleamed with an amber light in the sunlight.

The owner held a copper ladle and stirred the lotus root starch in the wooden bucket, pulling out glistening threads from the thick slurry.

"Are you going to eat?"

Jiangxia was excited and asked Chen Zhou.

"Have a bowl."

Chen Zhou said with a smile.

It's summer, so it's a good way to cut through the greasiness of the season.

Jiang Xia forked a piece of lotus root starch coated with nut crumbs and put it in her mouth, closing her eyes and sighing:

"My goodness, how can there be such delicious snacks in the world?"

It must be said that Hagisha is indeed an easily satisfied guy.

The two strolled along the bluestone path, stopping frequently. After eating lotus root starch, they tried sugar painting, mung bean cakes, and spicy lotus root slices.

Chen Zhou ate the spicy lotus root slices in his hand, panting heavily from the spiciness.

Jiangxi cuisine, to say the least, is truly spicy, and even its snacks have inherited this characteristic.

As if by magic, Jiang Xia produced a bottle of chilled plum juice:
"Look, don't let it get too spicy!"

Chen Zhou quickly took a swig and then breathed calmly.

So spicy!

Tears were almost welling up from the corners of her mouth.

The two walked and stopped frequently until they reached the viewing platform by the river.

The wind was strong on the observation deck, blowing from all directions and lifting the hem of Jiang Xia's shirt, revealing a glimpse of her slender waist.

As Chen Zhou gazed at the cruise ships shuttling back and forth on the Gan River and the Tengwang Pavilion standing on the riverbank, he was suddenly inspired to write poetry.

But unfortunately, he lacked literary talent and couldn't come up with anything after racking his brains for a long time. In the end, he came up with a sentence:
"During the Taiyuan era of the Jin Dynasty, a man from Wuling made his living by fishing. The following year, the government was efficient and the people were harmonious, and all neglected matters were revived. Thus, the Tengwang Pavilion was rebuilt!"

Jiang Xia twitched the corner of his mouth.

What is this mess?

After a while, looking at the pleasant scenery along the river, she suddenly took out her phone and said:

"Can you take a picture of me?"

Chen Zhou raised his phone, and in the lens, Jiang Xia was spreading her arms wide in the wind, the hem of her T-shirt billowing like a white sail.

The wind is gentle, and so are the people.

Chen Zhou was somewhat unaccustomed to Jiangxia's sudden shift to an artistic style.

Is she a fake? Get away from this violent girl right now!
Chen Zhou silently complained to himself.

Despite saying that, he still opened his camera and took a serious picture.

Yes, I used my own phone.

Then I took a few more pictures with Jiangxia's phone.

Chen Zhou pressed the shutter button several times, and after successfully taking the photos, he returned the phone to its owner, boasting:

"Hey, what do you think of my photography skills?"

Jiang Xia looked at the photos with great anticipation, then the smile on her face slowly faded, and she gritted her teeth and said:

"Damn it, you're just wasting your brain! The photos are all reflective!"

Chen Zhou chuckled and said:

"This is a really good shot! It could easily be on the cover of the Classic of Mountains and Seas!"

Jiang Xia gritted his teeth:

"What Classic of Mountains and Seas? I think you're the one who should be reading the Classic of Mountains and Seas! You're a guy who's second only to the top in both the digital and English worlds!"

Under constant exposure, Jiangxia's abstract understanding also increased day by day.

In a fit of anger, she stomped her feet and turned to head towards the Tengwang Pavilion.

Chen Zhou chuckled twice, looked at the instant photo he had just taken, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Under the blazing sunlight, Jiang Xia stood on the edge of the viewing platform, the river flowing slowly past behind her.

Sunlight streamed down from above, casting a fuzzy golden edge on the ends of her hair. Jiang Xia looked at the camera with a smile.

"Tengwang Pavilion by the river."

"In the summer of 2025."

Chen Zhou wrote a note on the photo, listening to Jiang Xia running towards Tengwang Pavilion while shouting to him:

"Come here!"

"Come with me to see the Tengwang Pavilion!"

The girl's short hair was blown by the river wind and clung to her cheeks, revealing only half of her crescent-shaped eye.

(End of this chapter)