Stunning Dragon Wife
Chapter 121 - 120

Chapter 121: Chapter 120

Zhang Xiaoshan’s words quieted the bustling examination hall entrance once more, as a group of people looked at him with surprise.

"Did this kid really agree so readily?"

"That’s impossible, right? Isn’t he worried that the truth will be exposed? Once the grading is done on-site, there won’t be any room for manipulation. He and Vice Chairman Jiang are relatives, and such an opportunity is precious. Wouldn’t on-site grading spoil a good hand?"

"What exactly is Little Shan’s hidden agenda here?"

The crowd was puzzled.

Liu Guotao also looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

He had only mentioned it casually, wanting to put Jiang Man in a corner, and had never really intended to proceed with on-site grading.

If he truly cornered Jiang Man, he would also feel a bit panicked.

But who could have expected that Zhang Xiaoshan, this simpleton, wouldn’t play by the rule book?

It was like dropping a bomb right from the get-go.

Jiang Man also felt a bit nervous and tugged at Zhang Xiaoshan’s arm, whispering to him.

"I can find a way to help you pass the exam. Don’t be so impulsive. If something goes wrong, it will be hard for you to get confirmed in your position."

Jiang Man’s words warmed Zhang Xiaoshan’s heart. He had already revised his opinion of her; this woman wasn’t like the overbearing and indifferent person they had met initially; she was actually a very considerate and kind woman.

He quietly responded to Jiang Man.

"I appreciate your kindness, but I can’t accept it. If I refuse on-site grading today, even if I later succeed in getting confirmed, everyone will think you’ve pulled strings for me. That would impact you negatively, and I can’t implicate you."

Jiang Man still wanted to persuade Zhang Xiaoshan further, but he had already turned his attention to Liu Guotao.

"I ask you, if the grading is done here and my results are very good, will you still make up other excuses?"

"Will you keep your promise?"

Faced with Zhang Xiaoshan’s public challenge, Liu Guotao’s face struggled to maintain composure, but he replied without hesitation.

"Of course. Do you think I would not keep my word in my position? Tell you what, if you can answer 80 percent of the questions correctly, I will let you slap me three times and apologize to you in public."

His requirement was clearly biased toward himself.

"Need to get 80 percent right? Isn’t that demand too high?"

"Yes, today’s questions are all quite difficult. It would be good if I could get half of them right."

"Half? I’d be grateful if I could manage 40 percent."

"Clearly, Director Liu is making it difficult on purpose. It feels a bit like bullying."

Some in the crowd started to feel indignant for Zhang Xiaoshan, but most were considering their own interests.

"Who cares, this guy is Vice Chairman Jiang’s cousin. If we can get rid of him sooner, it’s for the better for all of us. There are only so many slots available, not everyone can have a share."

Jiang Man couldn’t stand it any longer and, filled with righteous indignation, she said to Liu Guotao.

"Liu Guotao, have you forgotten why this started? We were discussing whether my cousin’s paper was sloppily done. I can understand that you have some demands, but requiring 80 percent correct answers, aren’t you making things difficult for him?"

Liu Guotao boldly, with a sneer, replied.

"I’m also trying to silence the doubters and ease the worries of the leaders."

He wanted to sneer at Jiang Man a bit more.

But Zhang Xiaoshan preempted him.

"Stop wasting time. Let’s do it as you said, start the on-site grading now."

"Kid, you’ve got guts. We’ll see if you can keep this up. Zheng Jianhai, go get the standard answers. Examiners, you should grade together to ensure fairness and transparency."

By now, Liu Guotao appeared confident.

The crowd immediately followed his order.

Soon, amid the crowds of hundreds, on-site grading commenced.

A few examiners who had wanted to take Zhang Xiaoshan down a peg soon began to wear serious and shocked expressions as the grading progressed.

A few minutes later.

Checked three times.

multiple-choice questions.

All correct.

"How could this be?"

The examiners who felt Zhang Xiaoshan had insulted their efforts were now utterly incredulous.

Stoic and tense, Liu Guotao stood beside them, his body almost convulsing.

"Director Liu, there were a total of forty questions in this test, I’ve gotten thirty correct. Are you satisfied now?"

Zhang Xiaoshan asked with a smiling face, enraging Liu Guotao to the point of nearly spitting blood.

"What?"

"He got all thirty multiple-choice questions right?"

With that news, a buzz spread through the crowd, and as everyone squeezed in to see and confirmed it was true, their looks toward Zhang Xiaoshan started to carry a hint of admiration.

"This guy is incredible."

"Looks like we’ve met a true genius. Director Liu is going to lose face this time."

Jiang Man quietly let out a sigh of relief and gently pinched Zhang Xiaoshan’s wrist, speaking to him with a hint of allure.

"You’re really amazing."

"Am I amazing? Didn’t you know that already?" Zhang Xiaoshan replied playfully.

Luckily, only the two of them understood what he meant.

"No, I don’t believe it. Continue the grading. I refuse to believe that with only superficial preparation, he could achieve such incredible results. These are just multiple-choice questions, perhaps he guessed them right. It doesn’t count for much."

Liu Guotao raged.

The examiners, wishing to salvage their own dignity, continued with the grading.

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