Back to high school, Peking University is beckoning me

A little grapefruit said: "Okay, I'll try my best! I don't think I can get first place, it's too difficult."

Ruan Fuxi and several other friends also sent messages. Ruan Fuxi: "Good luck in tomorrow's competition. Just do your best and don't put too much pressure on yourself."

A little grapefruit: "Okay, thank you."

Pan Lanfei: "Come on, Youning, you're the best!"

Gu Siyuan: "Sister Ning is invincible. Come back and get first place tomorrow."

Lu Youning replied to the messages one by one, returned to the room, took out the calligraphy tools and planned to practice his hand.

……

The next day, Lu Youning arrived at school early and saw a bus parked on the campus playground.

"Good morning, teacher!" She walked up and greeted the teacher in charge.

Teacher Yang responded with a smile: "Good morning, Lu, you get on the bus first, there are still three students who haven't arrived yet."

Lu Youning nodded to Teacher Yao and said, "Okay, teacher." Then he got on the bus.

After she got on the bus, she found a seat closest to the window and sat down.

A few minutes later, all the students arrived.

The bus started slowly and drove towards the competition venue. Teacher Yang stood in the middle of the bus and said loudly, "Hello, students. Let me introduce myself first.

My name is Yang Zhendong. I'm the head of the Chinese language group in my sophomore year. We're going to participate in a calligraphy competition this time, so everyone should be in high spirits.

Once you arrive at the venue, be sure to follow me closely, observe discipline, and obey the staff's instructions. Don't be nervous during the competition; just treat it as a regular practice session and perform at your normal level."

The students nodded and listened carefully to the teacher's instructions.

Teacher Yang continued, “This competition is a great opportunity for you to not only showcase your calligraphy talent, but also to exchange and learn with students from other schools.

I hope everyone will cherish this opportunity and bring honor to theirselves and to our school. Okay, I know you guys aren't all that familiar with each other, so let's briefly introduce ourselves. Let's start with the student in the front.

"Hello everyone, I'm Yang Yuchuan from the second year of high school, and I'm glad to meet you all.

"Hello everyone, I'm Lin Anran from the first year of high school. Please take care of me.

"Hello everyone, I'm Lu Youning from the first year of high school, and I'm glad to meet you all.

"Hello everyone, I'm Jiang Xun, a sophomore in high school.

……

"Okay, you are all of the same age, so don't be so unfamiliar. You can chat with the classmates around you or take a rest." Teacher Yang said.

Afterwards, people started talking in low voices in the car, and it was finally not as awkward as it was at the beginning.

Sitting next to Lu Youning was Lin Anran from Class 3, Liberal Arts, Grade 1. She looked like a soft and sweet girl, with moist eyes and an adorable side.

Lu Youning really wanted to rub her head, but he was too embarrassed to do so because it was their first meeting.

Lu Youning smiled at Lin Anran and said softly, "Hello, Lin Anran, nice to meet you. How long have you been learning calligraphy?"

Lin Anran blinked and replied, "I've been learning calligraphy since junior high school, but I only go to two classes a week. I practice calligraphy sporadically."

Lu Youning: "I've read your work, it's very good."

Lin Anran blushed and said, "You are amazing. I also read the "Song of Water Melody" you wrote. Your running script is really good." After saying that, she gave a thumbs up.

Lu Youning smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, and you're so cute."

Lin Anran blushed again and said hesitantly, "I blush easily when I'm shy. Youning, are you nervous?"

"I'm fine now. I'm not nervous right now. I might be nervous when I enter the venue."

After several hours' drive, they finally arrived at the competition venue—the cultural and arts center of the provincial capital. Contestants from various schools had already gathered there, and the scene was bustling.

Teacher Yang took the students to the registration office to collect relevant information and admission tickets for the competition.

Afterwards, he led everyone to the designated rest area and reminded them again:

"Students, the competition is about to begin. Everyone must stay focused during the competition and not be affected by the surrounding environment. Remember, you are representing our school and you must show our style."

Teacher Yang said again: "I'll go over and find out what's going on." Then he walked away.

The students nodded and sat quietly in their seats waiting.

After a while, Teacher Yang came back with a message: "This year's judges include the president of the Provincial Calligraphy Association and other important figures.

So everyone must take this competition more seriously and perform at their best.

This is a very rare opportunity. If you can get the recognition of the judges, it will be of great help to your calligraphy career."

The students immediately became nervous when they heard this.

Lu Youning looked around at the contestants from different schools, seeing how confident they were and how they talked freely.

They all seemed very powerful, and the pressure in her heart increased a little. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

Teacher Yang seemed to notice her nervousness, patted her shoulder gently and said, "Don't be nervous. It's important to keep a normal mind. Come on." Lu Youning looked at Teacher Yang gratefully and nodded.

At this time, a notice came from the radio, inviting contestants to enter the venue, and the competition was about to begin.

Teacher Yang led the students to the entrance of the competition venue and encouraged everyone:

"Classmates, believe in yourselves, you are the best. Now, bravely face the challenge!"

The students walked into the competition venue in an orderly manner with nervousness and anticipation.

The competition venue was spacious and bright, and professionally decorated. Each table was filled with a full range of calligraphy tools, waiting for the contestants to show off their skills.

Lu Youning took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and prepared for this fierce competition.

Other students also adjusted themselves. They knew that this was not only a competition of calligraphy skills, but also an opportunity to showcase the style of their school.

As the game bell rang, the entire stadium fell silent in an instant.

Lu Youning took a few deep breaths, calmed himself, and slowly spread out the rice paper. The content of the work he had already conceived emerged in his mind.

She held the brush tightly and devoted herself to the creation. Every stroke embodied her hard work and love for calligraphy.

Lu Youning put aside all distractions and imagined how he usually practiced in the space.

Then, she gradually entered a state of mind, forgetting everything around her, with only the words in her mind. Her handwriting was dignified and beautiful, with smooth and natural lines, and each stroke was filled with her emotion and pursuit of the art of calligraphy.

After finishing the last stroke, Lu Youning gently put down the brush and looked at his work, feeling a sense of accomplishment in his heart.

She knew that she had tried her best and that no matter what the result, this competition would be a valuable experience.

She looked around and found that a few classmates had already handed in their work, while most were still writing seriously.

Lu Youning thought about it and raised his hand. Soon a staff member came forward. After the two exchanged a few words, the staff member handed Lu Youning's work to the judges' seat in front.

She then walked out of the competition venue.

Teacher Yang had been waiting for everyone at the exit. He saw Lu Youning coming out alone early and asked in confusion, "Why did you come out so soon? Did you encounter any problems?"

Lu Youning smiled and replied, "Teacher Yang, I have done my best and completed the work. I am very satisfied with it, so I handed it in."

Teacher Yang nodded slightly, a hint of relief in her eyes: "Very good, as long as you tried your best. But don't be too nervous, wait until the results come out."

Lu Youning nodded slightly and waited with Teacher Yang for the other students to come out.

As time went by, the students walked out of the competition venue one after another, with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation on their faces.