Soon, all the test papers were graded. Chen Yang scored 83 in Chinese, 61 in Math, 72 in History, 78 in Politics, and 67 in Geography.
His total score across the five subjects was 361, which was already much better than his college entrance exam score in his previous life.
Of course, this was just a test, not the actual college entrance exam, so Chen Yang wasn't overly excited.
In his previous life, he scored 326 on the college entrance exam. Geography was his best subject, scoring 82, while Math was only in the twenties.
The admission score for East China University of Finance and Economics was 320, and he figured it wouldn't be too different now.
Chen Yang had no other aspirations; as long as he could get into East China University of Finance and Economics, he was content. He had already registered, and if he could achieve this score in the college entrance exam, he would be almost guaranteed admission.
After the scores were released, the teachers quickly began explaining the papers to the students.
Chen Yang listened carefully as the teachers reviewed the tests. They didn't just explain the questions themselves but also extended to related knowledge points.
This was very helpful for Chen Yang, who was studying at home.
It had been a long time since he had systematically studied these subjects in his previous life, and he had forgotten many of the knowledge points. When reviewing on his own, he struggled to identify the key areas.
These teachers, who taught students every day, had a good grasp of what the key knowledge points were, and their explanations were clear and concise.
Chen Yang also occasionally raised his questions, not just about this test but also about issues he had encountered while studying at home that he couldn't understand.
At first, the teachers answered patiently. After all, Liu Shiyun had put in a word, and they had to give her some face. However, Chen Yang's questions became too numerous.
Seeing that the teachers were almost running out of time to finish explaining the test papers, they had to ask Chen Yang to wait until after class to ask his questions in the office.
For two consecutive days after the exam, Chen Yang attended classes, listened to lectures, and asked questions about the problems he encountered on the test papers. He gained a lot. Being taught by teachers was much better than struggling alone at home.
After the teachers finished their lectures, Chen Yang went directly to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy a gift for each teacher. They weren't particularly valuable items, mostly snacks.
These teachers were relatively poor and didn't earn much. Sometimes, when they encountered students with financial difficulties, they would even use their own money to help them pay tuition fees or buy study materials.
Chen Yang held these teachers in high regard. Many teachers of that era were truly selfless.
In the years prior, they had endured hardship and kept a low profile, but this did not diminish their yearning for a better future.
Once hope emerged, they, more than anyone, wished for the country to prosper and become strong. They, more than anyone, wished to nurture talented individuals to build this great nation.
Chen Yang not only gave food to the teachers but also donated a batch of study and teaching supplies to the school: rulers, chalk, dusters, notebooks, pens, as well as homework and scratch paper.
This way, the teachers could distribute these items to students in need through rewards or subsidies, saving them from having to pay out of their own pockets.
This was the most Chen Yang could do for these teachers. All the teachers were very happy to receive the study supplies donated by Chen Yang.
They agreed to let this educated youth participate in the school's organized exams out of respect for Liu Shiyun, as it didn't require much effort. For them, it was just a matter of copying an extra test paper and grading one more.
Although the young man asked many questions during the paper review, it was their duty as teachers to impart knowledge and resolve doubts.
They never expected that after such a simple lecture, this young man would offer them such generous returns.
The principal had already gathered all the study supplies and planned to start distributing some of them to students from impoverished families tomorrow to support their studies.
Currently, many students in the school were often seen after class doing their homework on the muddy ground of the playground with their textbooks. A twig served as their pen, and a flat patch of mud was their scratch paper.
The teachers found this heartbreaking to witness, but they too were struggling. Every piece of chalk was held tightly until it was fully used, and the very last bit was not discarded but used with fingers pressed against the blackboard to write.
Now that Chen Yang had donated so many study supplies, they were overjoyed. These students from disadvantaged backgrounds would now have paper and pens to work out problems.
Of course, they were reluctant to use them all at once. They would distribute them little by little, as there would always be impoverished students in the future. They were also unwilling to use up all these study supplies at once, wanting to help one student at a time.
The teachers cherished these study supplies, and the students who received them also treasured them greatly. A simple notebook was opened only after many students had washed their hands thoroughly multiple times.
Some students who received pens were even more reluctant to part with them. In those times, pens were a luxury. Although the teachers mentioned that after their college entrance exams, these pens might have to be passed on to the junior students in the next cohort.
Yet, the students who received pens cherished and were grateful for them. A pen was very expensive, costing at least ten yuan, and some even tens of yuan.
They understood the teachers' well-intentioned efforts. These pens could fulfill the university dreams of many impoverished students!
Chen Yang saw all of this. The cost of buying these study supplies was only about a thousand yuan, which was not a lot for him.
However, for most people, it was an astronomical sum. Many people in that era had never saved that much money in their entire lives.
Looking at the gratitude in the eyes of both the teachers and the students, Chen Yang felt a sudden emotional stir.
He now understood why Mr. Run Run Shaw was willing to donate so much money to support education. Teachers and students were truly pure.
Moreover, if these students, through his donations, were able to complete their studies, he believed that most of them, upon achieving success, would likely be compassionate individuals.
They would be willing to give back to society. Similarly, having acquired knowledge, they would contribute their efforts to building the nation in their respective roles.
"Chen Yang, thank you. I never expected you to donate so many study supplies to us. Our students need these so much."
When Chen Yang brought the items, Liu Shiyun was somewhat stunned. She knew that Shen Rong's brother-in-law was in business and had likely made money.
However, she had never imagined that Chen Yang would be so generous.
He just donated over a thousand yuan worth of study supplies to the school without hesitation.
This profoundly changed her perception of society. Times had changed, and the money Chen Yang casually donated might be something she couldn't earn in a lifetime.