I Sent You to Take the College Entrance Exam, and You Ended Up Solving a Murder Case?! - Chapter 3

Chen Mo stood there, his chest heaving violently.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his agitated mind, but his thoughts remained a jumbled mess.

Just then, the familiar semi-transparent panel reappeared before his eyes.

[Host detected facing a critical life choice, triggering special guidance…]

The “Career Planning Guidance” module is now activated!

The text on the panel flowed, and a new interface popped up.

At the very top of the interface are several eye-catching words: 【Goal: Upholding Justice】

Below is a series of data analyses.

Personal preference: Criminal investigation, police officer

[Alignment with core system objectives: 98% (Extremely High)]

[Recommended Career: Criminal Investigator]

[Top Recommendation: Jinghua Criminal Police Academy]

The university’s name was highlighted on the panel, along with a detailed description.

It ranks first among police academies nationwide, with criminal investigation as its flagship program, earning it the reputation of being the “Tsinghua and Peking University of the police force.”

Looking at the recommendations on the panel, Chen Mo’s eyes gradually lit up.

All the frustration was swept away in that moment.

Become a policeman! Go to Jinghua Criminal Police Academy!

This is the path he should take!

With an unprecedented firmness in his heart, Chen Mo closed the door and walked straight towards Uncle Da Chuan’s house next door.

As soon as I arrived at the gate of the courtyard, I smelled a rich aroma of food.

“Uncle Da Chuan!”

“Hey, Xiao Mo’s here! Come in quickly, it’s just about time to eat!”

Chen Dachuan, wearing an apron, poked his head out of the kitchen, his dark face full of a warm smile.

On the dinner table, there were two meat dishes and one vegetable dish, all of which were Chen Mo’s favorites.

“Uncle, I’ve estimated my score: 620,” Chen Mo said, shoveling rice into his mouth.

“Six hundred and twenty?!” Chen Dachuan put down his chopsticks in surprise. “Good lad! You’ve got potential! Which school are you planning to apply to?”

Chen Mo recounted Chen Yuejun’s visit and his own thoughts in detail.

Upon hearing Chen Yuejun’s words, Chen Dachuan slammed his fist on the table in anger.

“That Chen Yuejun, is he even human?! I knew he was full of bad intentions, don’t listen to him!”

After he finished scolding, he looked at Chen Mo with his eyes full of approval.

“You want to be a policeman? Good! That’s the right path! Protecting our country is what a real man should do!”

“Don’t worry about tuition!”

Chen Dachuan patted his chest, his voice booming.

“I’ve been saving the money your parents left you all these years.”

“I’ve saved up some money over the years, it’ll definitely be enough for you to go to college!”

“As long as you’re on the right path, I’ll sell everything I own to support you!”

His eyes felt hot and his throat felt tight.

This is what family is.

“Thank you, Uncle Da Chuan.”

“Don’t mention it! Eat up, the food’s getting cold!” Chen Dachuan said with a smile, placing a large mouthful of braised pork on his plate.

At this heartwarming moment, Chen Mo’s phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket.

He took it out and saw that it was a message from the class group chat.

The class monitor tagged all the members.

[Notice: The senior high school graduation party will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.]

Please be on time, this will be our last gathering in high school.

Chen Mo smiled and was about to put his phone away.

On the screen, the class monitor sent another new message.

[In addition, the class teacher and all class committee members unanimously elected the candidate.]

The student representative who spoke at this graduation party is…

【Chen Mo, please prepare in advance. @ChenMo】

Student representatives at the graduation party?

Do I still want to speak?

Chen Mo stared blankly at the message on his phone screen.

When did I become so popular?

Did the class monitor and class committee members make a mistake?

Chen Mo scratched his head, tapped his fingers on the screen, and replied.

【receive.】

“What’s wrong, Xiao Mo?”

Seeing his strange expression, Chen Dachuan asked with concern.

“It’s nothing. The class monitor just told me that I’ll be giving a speech at the graduation party tonight at 7 p.m.,” Chen Mo said, putting his phone back in his pocket.

“A student representative to speak?”

Chen Dachuan’s eyes widened instantly, even more surprised than when he heard the score of 620.

“Oh my! My nephew has made something of himself! This is such wonderful news!”

In the kitchen, Shi Xiaoman, wearing an apron, peeked out with a happy expression.

“Really? Xiao Mo is going to speak in front of the whole school? This kid has always been steady and mature, he’ll definitely be fine!”

Chen Dachuan slapped his thigh: “Absolutely! This is an honor!”

“Xiao Mo, prepare yourself well, don’t be nervous, just say everything you want to say!”

Seeing his uncle and aunt’s genuine happiness, Chen Mo felt a warm glow in his heart.

“Okay, I understand, Uncle.”

After dinner, it was almost 6:30.

Chen Mo said goodbye to Chen Dachuan’s family and headed towards the school.

…

7 p.m., school auditorium.

The entire senior year of high school students gathered here; their three years of youth will come to an end tonight.

Chen Mo found a corner in his classroom area and sat down.

The students around me were exchanging graduation albums, taking photos, and laughing and playing around.

“Next, please welcome our outstanding student representative, Chen Mo from Class 1 of Senior Three, to the stage to speak!”

The host’s voice resonated throughout the auditorium via the sound system.

Whoosh!

In an instant, countless gazes focused on Chen Mo.

In most people’s minds, Chen Mo was just an ordinary classmate with good grades but a withdrawn personality.

How could such an honor as a student representative have fallen on his head?

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Chen Mo took a deep breath, stood up, and stepped onto the stage.

He gripped the microphone tightly, his gaze becoming firm and bright.

“Good evening, teachers and students.”

“I am Chen Mo.”

Three years ago, we entered this school full of hope. Today, three years later, we are about to go our separate ways.

“Over the past three years, we’ve done countless practice tests and attended countless classes.”

“I have also been troubled by a problem that I could not solve, and I have been happy or sad about each ranking.”

The audience gradually quieted down, and many students showed expressions of empathy on their faces.

“Many people say that the college entrance examination is a watershed moment in our lives. After the exam, we are free.”

“But today, standing here, I want to say that the college entrance examination is not the end, but a new beginning.”

“It gives us the right to choose our future.”

“We can choose to become doctors and save lives.”

“You can choose to become a teacher and educate people.”

“You can also choose to become a scientist and explore the unknown…”

“This afternoon, I also made my choice.”

“I chose to become a police officer.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience erupted in an uproar.

In this day and age, are there still people who consider becoming a police officer their top aspiration?

Especially in this key high school with an extremely high college entrance rate.

Everyone’s goal is either finance or computers, or at the very least, to become a doctor or a lawyer.

The police profession is tough, dangerous, and not very lucrative; in their view, the cost-effectiveness is too low.

Chen Mo ignored the discussions below the stage and continued speaking to himself.

“Some people might think this choice is silly or unwise.”

“But in my opinion, one should always do something meaningful in life.”

“To protect something, to uphold something.”

“Use the knowledge we have learned to punish evil and promote good, to protect the land beneath our feet, and to protect the people we want to protect.”

“This is what I understand as the meaning of our years of hard study.”

“This is the path that we, the youth, should take!”

The auditorium was completely silent.

Everyone was awestruck by the conviction in his words.

Even those who previously thought he was unworthy to be a student representative now looked thoughtful.

“I’ve finished speaking.”

“I wish you all a bright future, that you live up to your youth, and that you all find the path you want to take.”

Thank you everyone.

Chen Mo put down the microphone and bowed deeply to the audience.

The next second.

“Whoosh—!”

Thunderous applause suddenly erupted in the auditorium!

Chen Mo walked off the stage and returned to his seat.

Several classmates who were on good terms with him gathered around and patted him hard on the shoulder.

“Chen Mo, you’re awesome! You’ve really got me all fired up!”

“I didn’t expect that! You’ve been hiding your true intentions! Going to be a policeman, that’s awesome!”

Chen Mo smiled and responded to each question.