I trade in both worlds

Xu Zhun also hurriedly looked for his name on the list. His heart was beating so fast that it almost jumped out of his chest.

He nervously scanned the rows of names and finally found his name at the end of the list - the last one.

Although the results were not satisfactory, he still felt a sense of excitement and relief.

After all, this was his first time taking such an important exam, and it was great that he passed.

He secretly made up his mind to work harder and strive to achieve better results next time.

Li Mufeng looked at Xu Zhun's appearance, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He smiled calmly, and his eyes lingered on the top of the list for a moment again.

Chen Xingrui found his name in the third-to-last place.

"Hahahaha, I also passed. Although the results are not that good, at least I have taken the first step." He smiled nonchalantly, and his free and easy and confident look infected everyone.

Xu Weihao also found his name in the twentieth place. Although he did not cheer like others, his heart was also filled with joy.

He knew that this result was already very good for him and he still had a lot of room for improvement.

After reading the list, everyone felt particularly happy.

They knew that all four people who had taken part in the college entrance examination had passed, which was the best reward for their years of hard work.

"Let's go. I'll treat you to dinner at Weiranxiang." Xu Qingyuan decided to celebrate for these new scholars.

Wei Ran Xiang is a long-established restaurant in Youzhou City, famous for its exquisite dishes and elegant environment.

Upon hearing this, everyone responded and followed Xu Qingyuan with brisk steps, walking towards Weiranxiang Restaurant in a mighty manner.

Their hearts are filled with longing and expectation for the future, and this joy is like the rising sun, illuminating the way forward.

The restaurant was bustling with people and all kinds of laughter were intertwined.

Xu Qingyuan and others found a seat by the window and sat down. Outside the window was a bustling street, and inside the window was a warm and lively atmosphere.

They ordered a table full of sumptuous dishes and fine wine, and chatted while eating in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

"Mu Feng, you did so well in the exam this time, are you going to take part in next year's autumn examination?" Xu Jin asked while eating, curiosity flashing in his eyes.

Xu Jin felt that Li Mufeng was not only knowledgeable, but also had a tenacious spirit of never giving up. It was not easy for him to win the first place in the college examination this time.

Li Mufeng smiled slightly, his eyes looking through the window lattice, as if looking into the distance: "Of course I want to participate. But before that, I plan to go out and study, gain some knowledge and broaden my horizons."

"After all, reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. Only when you have experienced and understood something personally can the articles you write be meaningful and have more depth."

Hearing this, Xu Jin's eyes flashed with yearning: "You are right. In fact, I have always wanted to travel around, see the scenery and customs of different places, and understand the people's sentiments."

"This will definitely be of great help to us when we write policy papers for exams in the future. After all, what we learn from books is shallow, and we must practice it ourselves to truly understand it."

Xu Zhun, who was sitting next to him, looked exactly like Xu Jin, but Xu Zhun's personality was more lively, while Xu Jin's personality was more stable.

Hearing what Xu Jin said, he couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Yeah, I also want to go out and take a look."

In fact, whenever Xu Jin and Xu Zhun had holidays, Xu Xu would take them out to travel. If the holidays were long, they would go to other provinces, and if the holidays were short, they would just visit nearby attractions.

However, the modern customs and practices are very different from those of Dayun Dynasty, whether it is the scenery or the customs and habits, they are all different.

The modern times can help Xu Jin and Xu Zhun broaden their horizons and increase their knowledge, while the Dayun Dynasty can allow Xu Jin and Xu Zhun to more intuitively see the historical facts recorded in modern history.

It’s just that in recent years they have all been studying in the clan school, and Xu Xu has to shuttle between the two and cannot leave home at will. Before this college entrance examination, they have never left Guoyue County.

If they have the chance, they would also like to see the differences between the geography, customs, and folkways recorded in the Dayun Dynasty and modern history.

Chen Xingrui patted the table and said, "How about we go together? The five of us can travel together to study. We can take care of each other and discuss knowledge together. Why not?"

Xu Weihao nodded in agreement and said, "Mu Feng, your idea is very good. I also think that we should go out more often and see the outside world. This way, we can better understand the world and write more in-depth articles."

The four of them looked at Li Mufeng in unison, waiting for his response.

Li Mufeng smiled slightly, with a hint of joy in his eyes: "It would be best if you could come together, it would also add a lot of fun along the way."

Xu Qingyuan looked at this group of high-spirited young people and felt very pleased.

He reminded them, “Since everyone has decided to go on a study tour together, you have to plan your route and itinerary carefully. After all, this is a long journey and you need to be fully prepared.”

Upon hearing this, the five people nodded in agreement.

Xu Jin spoke first, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "Let's go to Jiangnan, where the literary style is flourishing. We can go there to exchange and learn first."

Li Mufeng nodded and agreed: "Jiangnan is indeed a good place to go. The poetry, songs, calligraphy and painting there are fascinating."

Xu Zhun shook his head and expressed a different opinion: "The south of the Yangtze River is good, but the northern part of the Great Wall also has its own unique charm. The northern desert described by poets is magnificent and majestic, and I have always wanted to see it with my own eyes. I think we should go to the northern part of the Great Wall first to experience a different style."

Xu Weihao seemed indifferent. He spread his hands and said, "It doesn't matter where I go. As long as I can study with you all and gain more knowledge, I will be satisfied."

Chen Xingrui smiled slightly, and he spoke slowly, his voice as gentle as jade: "Actually, I think we can combine the opinions of both sides."

"First go to the south of the Yangtze River to appreciate the literary talent there. Then go to the north of the Yangtze River to feel the grandeur and heroism there. This way you can increase your knowledge and broaden your horizons. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"

Xu Qingyuan listened to their discussion, smiled and nodded.

He knew that these young people all had a desire and yearning for the unknown world in their hearts, which was the most precious wealth on their path to growth.

However, as an elder, he also has the responsibility to remind them to consider realistic issues.

"You all have good ideas," Xu Qingyuan said, "but have you ever considered the time issue? According to the route you have planned, there is a high possibility that you will not be able to make it back in time to participate in the autumn examination next year."

After hearing this, the five people fell into deep thought.