After the Period of Destruction, people viewed the heroes of that period as saviors and believers. The Old Era's worship and prayer activities were all moved to the Cemetery of Martyrs. Every city had a cemetery for martyrs.
After people stopped believing in myths and legends, the faith of the people shifted to the Cemetery of Martyrs. It was a holy place for people to pray for blessings.
Outside of Memorial Day, people went to the cemetery, but it wasn't like there weren't any. For example, Great-Grandfather Fang and Great-Grandmother Fang had specially made a trip there to pray for Fang Zhao's exams.
Great-Grandfather Fang had not thought about this at first. While taking a stroll in the retirement home, he had heard an old man say that he had gone to the Cemetery of Martyrs to ask for a protective talisman for his great-grandson who was about to serve.
Great-Grandfather Fang had a sudden epiphany.
Oh right, there was such a thing!
As he did not know whether protective talismans could be brought to the exam venue, Great-Grandfather Fang had specially consulted with some people from the education department. After receiving confirmation, he had secretly left for Qi'an City with Great-Grandmother Fang.
Yanbei City also had a local Cemetery of Martyrs, but Great-Grandfather Fang felt that Yanbei City's Cemetery of Martyrs was too small. It was not that he did not respect the martyrs, but for Fang Zhao's case, Great-Grandfather Fang hoped to go to the largest cemetery. If he had to pay his respects, he would pay his respects to the most powerful. People had their own selfish motives.
Who was the big boss in Yanzhou's Cemetery of Martyrs?
This was a controversial question.
Some people said "Fang Zhao," others said "Wu Yan," and there were other answers. But people who prayed for peace and good luck rarely paid their respects to "Fang Zhao."
The reason was because of the historical ending of "Fang Zhao." Many experts who studied history said that "Fang Zhao" was a pity. He was a tragic character who had lived for 99 years during the Period of Destruction but had fallen at the last step, unable to endure until the Founding Era. Even his grave was number two. His influence had fallen behind. In the historical records left behind, his influence on the people of Yanzhou's New Era couldn't even compare to those with grave numbers three, four, or five.
Although the martyrs of that era should not be judged by the position of their graves, people of the New Era subconsciously judged them based on that. Not everyone studied history, and as time passed, not many people were willing to understand that period of history. If "Founding Era" had not been broadcasted, people born and raised in Yanzhou might not have been able to remember the names of the top 10 graves in the cemetery.
In short, if it was to pray for good luck or peace, most people would avoid "Fang Zhao." Those who wanted to ward off evil would look for him more often.
However, Great-Grandfather Fang's goal was clear. After entering the cemetery, he would pay his respects to "Fang Zhao" and ask for a talisman.
Great-grandfather Fang felt much more at ease now that the grave had been paid and the talisman had been mailed. Returning to the retirement home for retired officials in Yanbei, Great-grandfather Fang didn't try to hide anything when someone asked him about it.
The old man who had suggested Great-grandfather Fang ask for a talisman asked, "Whom did you pray to?"
"Of course it's Commander Fang," Great-grandfather Fang replied.
"I only recommended you to go there to get a talisman. I didn't ask you to beg that person!"
"I thought about it and felt that it was more reliable to worship him. We're both surnamed Fang. Maybe we were from the same family a long, long time ago. He even has the same name as my Little Zhao. My Little Zhao even played him before. Fate! "
"But that person was unlucky … Ahem, that's not what I said, it's what the experts said."
"I know." Great-Grandfather Fang had his own thoughts. "During that era, it was difficult to even live a day longer. To be able to live 99 years during the Period of Destruction, you say he was unlucky? Think about it, he was the one who groomed Governor Wu Yan. Don't you think that person is the most impressive? "
Great-grandfather Fang felt that he had made the right decision, but he didn't know that Fang Zhao, who had received the talisman, had rather complicated feelings.
What a magical experience.
Fang Zhao folded up the talisman paper and placed it back into the pendant. He couldn't help but smile. "So in the end, I still have to rely on myself."
Although he felt a little weird, Fang Zhao still followed Great-grandfather Fang's instructions and kept the talisman pendant with him. After all, it was a token of the two elders' goodwill.
On the day of the exam, Great-grandfather Fang woke up early. Seeing that it was about time, he guessed that Fang Zhao had already woken up for breakfast and sent a message asking what Fang Zhao had eaten this morning.
Great-grandfather Fang felt slightly more at ease when he found out that Fang Zhao had eaten a lot as usual.
It was good to eat more. It proved that Fang Zhao's body was in good shape today, unlike some examinees online who couldn't eat anything when they got nervous.
Great-grandfather Fang hung up after specifically reminding Fang Zhao not to forget to keep the talisman on him.
Great-grandfather Fang started to worry again. "I heard the exam will last a day."
"The time limit is eight hours." Great-grandmother Fang had done her homework and knew the rules of this exam.
"Eight hours? Then what about lunch? With Xiao Zhao's appetite … Will he be full from a typical lunch box? "Great-grandfather Fang was anxious.
"Don't worry. I asked Xiao Zhao. He said that you can order whatever you want from the designated platform in the exam venue."
"There's such a thing? Why haven't I heard you mention it? "
"I said it. You didn't hear it with your headphones on."
"… You did it on purpose! You deliberately said it when I was wearing my headphones! "
Great-grandfather Fang could only bicker with Great-grandmother Fang to ease his nervous mood. If not for the fact that he was old and his body couldn't keep up, Great-grandfather Fang would have gone to Qi 'an to accompany Fang Zhao instead of anxiously staring at the news online.
When he thought about it again, other people's children had parents accompanying them for such an important exam. Even if they didn't have parents, they had other elders. But looking at Fang Zhao, he was all alone. How sad!
Great-grandmother Fang shook her head helplessly when she saw Great-grandfather Fang start to overthink things. She picked up her kettle and went to water the plants.
To make a name for oneself, whether it was in the military or in the arts, neither path was easy!
Seeing Fang Zhao getting better and better, Great-grandmother Fang was naturally happy. It was just that she wasn't as flamboyant as Great-grandfather Fang. Now that Fang Zhao was facing such an important exam, she was also nervous.
And the further it went, the more limited the help the two elders could provide. In the end, Fang Zhao could only rely on his own abilities.
A certain university exam venue in Qi 'an.
During the second step of the security check, the invigilator asked Fang Zhao to take out the amulet pendant he was wearing and scan it to check for cheating.
After scanning the amulet, the pattern on the paper inside was displayed on the electronic screen. It unfolded and formed a complete picture.
Looking at the portrait on the screen, the invigilator was flabbergasted.
After Fang Zhao entered the exam room, the invigilator whispered to his colleague.
"Someone actually brought Commander Fang's amulet for the exam today."
"Who? In the past, very few examinees brought this person. Isn't it always a debate whether it's good or bad luck? "
"Fang Zhao brought it. It's the one who's been very popular recently. It's the examinee who's taking the exam in our school's exam venue."
"… Interesting. It's clear that this is someone who dares to challenge others. He brought something that others wouldn't bring. "
Very quickly, more invigilators found out that Fang Zhao had brought the amulet of "Fang Zhao" into the exam venue.
The third exam wasn't just about theoretical knowledge. Some examinees had to improvise a piece of music and listen to the analysis of a piece of music. All of these required time, so even though the number of questions wasn't large, the duration was long.
Fang Zhao wasn't surprised. Xue Jing had told him that besides testing theoretical knowledge, the third exam also tested comprehension and spirituality.
However, these kinds of questions weren't too difficult for Fang Zhao.
Time passed hour by hour. When the invigilator noticed that Fang Zhao hadn't ordered lunch and came over to inquire, he happened to see Fang Zhao handing in his script.
Looking at the time, the exam started at 9 AM. It was now 1 PM. Only four hours had passed.
"This is …" The invigilator looked at Fang Zhao's exam status in astonishment. It indicated that his script had been handed in.
"I'm done. Can I leave? "Fang Zhao asked. He was a little hungry.
"Sure … sure!"
After Fang Zhao left, the invigilator and the other invigilators gathered together to discuss.
"What do you guys think? Did he finish?"
"Probably not. I heard that the third exam is even more difficult. Handing in his script in four hours is too early."
"But he seemed to be in a good mood. It doesn't seem like he hasn't finished yet."
"Did you forget? He's still an actor. Can you tell what an actor is really thinking? "
"That's true. Who cares. We'll know when the results are out. It's a pity the preliminary exam doesn't have a ranking. Otherwise, we would know what his ranking is. "
Fang Zhao didn't know what the invigilators were thinking after he left the exam venue. He returned for lunch and reported to Xue Jing about the third exam.
Once again, the entertainment reporters weren't able to catch a glimpse of Fang Zhao. But this time, they dug up two big pieces of news.
First, Fang Zhao had handed in his script after only four hours.
Second, Fang Zhao had brought the amulet of "Fang Zhao."
These two pieces of news, no matter which one it was, could be written into several news articles!
Entertainment reporters continued with their usual style. They wrote whatever they could to pique the curiosity of the masses.
The results of the third exam took even longer. They had to wait five days.
Because the HuangArt's Twelve Tones advanced course was worldwide, Fang Zhao's matter was quickly noticed by people from other continents.
The Yanzhou chapter of "Founding Era" and Fiery Bird's 10th-generation console and earpiece endorsement made Fang Zhao famous in other continents. Netizens from other continents also had their eyes on this exam.
In the past, this advanced course exam wouldn't even cause a ripple in the complicated entertainment circles, but this time, it attracted the attention of many people from the media.
Fang Zhao didn't care about the waves on the internet. He didn't care if others mocked or sympathized with him. He stayed at home and read a few books that Xue Jing recommended to him. When he was tired, he taught Curly Hair new games or cut leaves to feed his "rabbit."
Five days later.
The official website of HuangArt's Twelve Tones announced the name list for this year's second round of exams.
There was no ranking for the preliminary exam. The name list for the second round of exams was arranged alphabetically by surname.
Fang Zhao's name was on the list, as well as the six digits of his examination permit number to prevent situations where people had the same name and surname.
Soon after, Fang Zhao received a notification from HuangArt regarding the second round of exams.
Great-grandfather Fang was rather happy that Fang Zhao had passed the preliminary exam. The old man, who had been complaining about his legs being uncomfortable for the past few days, was so excited that he jumped up and down a few times.
Great-grandmother Fang hurriedly stopped him. "Calm down, you still think you're young!"
Great-grandfather Fang's legs weren't good. Back when he had been serving in the military, he had also suffered internal injuries. Later on, he had been treated and seemed to have recovered, but as he got older, he would still feel pain from time to time.
Great-grandfather Fang, who had sat down, still didn't stop. He opened up a few chat groups and sent out red packets.
"Hahahaha, my Little Zhao passed all the preliminary exams! [Red packet] "
"Did you guys see the news? My Little Zhao is the only person under 30 who passed the preliminary exam this year! [Red packet] "
The veterans in the group were already used to Great-grandfather Fang bragging about his great-grandson from time to time. Every time it was Fang Zhao. As long as this person sent a red packet in the group, there was an 80 to 90 percent chance that it had something to do with Fang Zhao.
Everyone knew that Great-grandfather Fang was extremely biased. He looked at other juniors in one way and Fang Zhao in another. Who knew how thick his filter was, and as time passed, it got thicker and thicker. As long as they heard Great-grandfather Fang mention "my Little Zhao," they would definitely lose their IQ. Usually, at times like this, there was no need to reason with this old man. It would be a waste of words anyway. Therefore, at times like this, all they had to do was snatch the red packet and congratulate him.
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Passed the preliminary exam? It's not easy to pass all three rounds. This exam is a little more difficult. Congratulations! "
"I'm looking forward to your Little Zhao passing the second round. When the time comes, you can send red packets again!"
"Right, who knows, if his luck is good, he might even pass the second round?"
Great-grandfather Fang hurriedly replied, "It's already good enough that he made it this far. I'm very satisfied. Those experts also said that at Little Zhao's age, passing the preliminary exam is already rather rare. It's already enough to prove his excellence. Even if he doesn't pass the second round, there's no need to criticize him. Just treat it as getting used to it and gaining some experience. Little Zhao is still young. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. "
Great-grandfather Fang hesitated for a bit before adding, "If he really passes the second round, I will send a big red packet in the group!"
Online, the focus of the masses was —
"Did Fang Zhao really bring Fang Zhao's protective amulet to the exam?"
"So, he handed in his paper after only four hours and passed smoothly. Is it because of that amulet?"
"I think so. Didn't you read what those experts said online? To be able to pass three rounds of the preliminary examination at Fang Zhao's age was too rare! Exams also require luck. "
"I heard from a relative that Fang Zhao's grandfather went to the cemetery to beg for it before the exams."
Great-grandfather Fang was unhappy to see this comment.
"It's Great Grandfather! Great-grandfather! Not his grandfather! That idiot grandfather of his knows nothing! "
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