Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 672: Chapter 672: The Eliminated and the Top Five_1

When Officer Feng Li mentioned the eliminated trainees, a solemn air filled the step-tiered classroom.

Everyone couldn’t help but tense up, sat up straight, widened their eyes, and focused on Officer Feng Li at the podium.

Today marked the third lesson for the trainee class, as well as the third assessment!

One more lesson, and the first phase of assessments would be fully completed.

However, before that, Officer Feng Li had mentioned she would eliminate ten people!

Counting Bai Xiaocheng, who cheated, and Zhang Miao, who was eliminated due to his scores, there were still eight more people who had to leave this room!

Out of the thirty people in total, one-third would be eliminated during the first phase!

All along, Officer Feng Li had never revealed any scores or rankings, so no one had any idea where they stood, leaving over eighty percent of the trainees with uneasy hearts, fearful that their names would appear on the list of eliminations soon.

”This time, I will announce the names of the three who are eliminated, as well as the top five!” Officer Feng Li said, scanning the crowd.

”Officer Feng Li, couldn’t you just reveal everyone’s ranking?”

Below the podium, someone couldn’t resist asking.

This terror of the unknown ranking was truly unbearable.

”Yes, please just read it out so we can have an idea at least.”

”This anxious feeling is too uncomfortable; knowing clearly would be better.”

”Exactly, I agree!”

”I think it should be read out too.”

All the trainees chimed in one after another.

”No.” Officer Feng Li, looking at everyone, bluntly refused, ”Because this is also a part of the assessment, considered within the scope of ability to withstand pressure. Moreover, if rankings are known, those in front might get lazy, while those behind might take desperate measures. Neither is what I want to see, so I will only announce the rankings of the top five and set them as a benchmark for you all.”

”Then, according to you, the top five wouldn’t get lazy?” someone from below the podium challenged her.

Officer Feng Li looked at him, and the person immediately shrank his neck.

”This is an additional test for them. After all, to stay in the top five under my first three tests indicates they are more likely to make it to the end. Giving them some extra pressure is beneficial. If they can’t handle it...”

Officer Feng Li smiled at the person who had spoken, ”Then congratulations to you; this could be your opportunity.”

The person grimaced, his expression a mix of laughter and tears.

After all, Feng Li was the Affairs Officer, and whatever she said was deemed reasonable!

Officer Feng Li’s words had a point! Bai Xiaosheng thought to himself.

He had thought she was a woman of integrity and rectitude, but now it seemed she even had the potential for a bit of cunning.

”Now, I will announce the list of those eliminated.” Officer Feng Li said calmly.

”Zhang Sansi!”

”Mo Yu!”

”Zhou Changxin!”

Officer Feng Li’s voice was deliberate, pausing slightly with each name she read.

Beneath the podium, the face of one would inevitably turn grim.

They were the ones eliminated!

”I’m very sorry, but this is where your journey ends.” Officer Feng Li said.

The crowd was silent.

These three were selected this time; next time, it might be one’s own turn.

There’s melancholy shared by all when witnessing the falling of others.

”Next, I will announce the current top five scorers.” Officer Feng Li continued.

The trainees collected themselves and listened intently.

The next five to be called would become the focus, the hot topics!

”Fifth place, Fang Tianchen!” Officer Feng Li pointed out his position to everyone.

All eyes followed her gesture.

The one whose name was called was a short, chubby middle-aged man who seemed stunned to hear his name.

”Impressive, Fang!” Those who knew him couldn’t help but cry out and led a round of applause, which spread through the room.

”Thank you, thank you!” Overwhelmed with excitement, Fang Tianchen’s mouth stretched into a grin reaching his ears.

”Fourth place, Zhao Qianze!” Officer Feng Li announced.

At the mention of Zhao Qianze’s name, the applause instantly intensified.

Her popularity was already high, and with Zheng Qinghong leading the applause enthusiastically, the clapping surged.

Zhao Qianze’s face was full of joy as she gratefully looked at Bai Xiaosheng.

Being able to enter the top five and secure a spot in the top four, Bai Xiaosheng played a pivotal role!

Unfortunately, she couldn’t divulge this to anyone else.

”Third place, Mu Beichen!”

Following Officer Feng Li’s lead, everyone’s gaze settled on a person with exceptional looks and a noble presence.

The applause was also very enthusiastic.

Mu Beichen smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, and although he was smiling, there wasn’t a hint of joy in the depths of his eyes. Instead, there was disappointment, confusion, and frustration.

In his view, he should not be in this position— he ought to be first or at the very least second!

Then who were first and second? Could it be...

Mu Beichen’s brow furrowed deeply.

”Second place, Zheng Qinghong!” Officer Feng Li announced.

The once-enthusiastic applause suddenly became somewhat hesitant.

Everyone looked at Zheng Qinghong with suspicion.

This man, who was widely acknowledged as the likely top contender, was only second?

Then first...

Everyone had a sinking feeling.

Zheng Qinghong was also frowning slightly as he looked towards that person.

”First place, Bai Xiaosheng,” said Officer Feng Li.

Not only did he score the highest overall, but he had also ranked first in each of the three consecutive evaluations!

It’s just that Officer Feng Li didn’t mention it.

Bai Xiaosheng waited cheerfully for the applause, but all he heard was Zhao Qianze clapping vigorously beside him.

There was no applause, but outbursts of anger erupted instead.

”What, him first? Impossible! I don’t accept it!”

”He relied on luck for the first, and sophistry for the second. Just because he handed in his paper early and wrote a lot, he gets to be first?!”

”How did he get these scores? I demand that the details be made public!”

”Right, it shouldn’t be him in first place.”

The crowd was furious.

Bai Xiaosheng’s early submission had upset everyone’s mental state, wasting more than ten minutes of their time.

They had been bottling up their anger, and now it was all coming out at once.

Officer Feng Li smiled at the crowd, ”You guys talk, I need to catch my high-speed train. Class dismissed!”

With that, Feng Li walked away with long strides.

”Thanks for letting me win, my dear fellows, see you around,” Bai Xiaosheng said, leaving a comment behind as he hurried away.

Behind him, the sound of the crowd’s angry accusations continued.

Mu Beichen and Zheng Qinghong, with dissatisfaction written all over their faces and a choking sensation in their hearts, could only curse under their breath as they watched Bai Xiaosheng’s retreating figure.

Losing in this ranking was incredibly frustrating! It made no sense for Bai to win, leaving people unable to accept it wholeheartedly!

Only Zhao Qianze, after looking around, glanced at Zheng Qinghong and Mu Beichen and let out a silent cold laugh.

They still weren’t convinced?

Bai Xiaosheng was stronger than any of them!

If only one person could make it to the end, I believe it would be him!

Zhao Qianze had complete confidence in Bai Xiaosheng.

She packed up her things and without paying any attention to Zheng Qinghong’s pestering, she left as well.

Outside the lecture hall, Bai Xiaosheng walked alone on the tree-lined path when he suddenly heard someone calling his name.

”Bai Xiaosheng!” It was a woman’s voice, particularly pleasant to the ear.

Bai Xiaosheng turned his head to look and was momentarily stunned. ”Huo Qianxun?”

At that moment.

Huo Qianxun was walking energetically towards him, holding a large folder. Her chestnut-colored, wavy hair was tied up high, with a classical hairpin inserted, making her neck appear elegantly long. She dressed simply, but it especially highlighted her demeanor, and her swinging slim legs exuded youthful vitality and allure.

”What are you doing here?” Bai Xiaosheng asked with a smile.

”I’m a teacher here!” Huo Qianxun replied cheerfully, ”What do you think, are you interested in attending a class taught by Mr. Huo?”