Chapter 7, Triggering Tasks

Although I think the same way...

At Zhang Zhiling's home, upon hearing Chen Jun's soft and sweet voice, Ma Xiaolong felt a sense of comfort within: this is how it should be, this is the appearance that a little loli ought to have

Mother, Grandmother, I kindly ask you to restrain your ambitions, as they are already quite evident.

Ma Xiaofeng is indeed quite unreserved, consuming as much as she can, living up to the title of a true foodie

After washing up, Ma Xiaolong lay on the bed feeling refreshed, reflecting on the various experiences of his first day after rebirth, still feeling a sense of unreality

Grandma and Mom exchanged glances, while Grandpa appeared to be deep in thought, and Dad seemed unconcerned

Why did the adorable little girl, who is clearly stunningly beautiful, suddenly transform into Nezha

... ...

The first class will test Chinese language, with the exam content being: to write down all 23 initials and 24 finals from memory.

Oh no

Unbeknownst to us, the date has arrived at September 30. On this day, upon arriving at school, the Chinese and Mathematics teachers conducted the first class quiz since the beginning of the semester.

Brother, it is time to eat dumplings

He is contemplating ways to make money, so that he can buy dozens of rolls of film to capture the scenes of the era for future reminiscence

"Go on, son." Mother gently ruffled his hair and said, "In the future, play nicely with Zhu Sha, and don't make her dislike you."

What does "? ? ? '' blinking" mean

Hehehe... The silly laughter of Ma Xiaofeng beside him told him that it was all real

Do not say that Zhu Sha's clothes from last year can be worn by Ma Xiaofeng, and each piece looks quite expensive, seemingly having been worn only a few times, with the clothes being at least 90% new, which has spoiled Ma Xiaofeng's vanity

A long time had passed, and he almost forgot about this matter

Seeing the skill points section change to 2.5, Ma Xiaolong was delighted

Task 2: Achieve the highest score in the mathematics exam. Upon completion of the task, a reward of 0.5 skill points will be granted; failure to complete the task will result in no reward

"I can't eat anymore, I can't eat anymore, Xiao Jun, hurry, help your brother eat some." Seeing the risk of overindulgence, Ma Xiaolong quickly dragged Chen Jun into the fray to share the burden: "Eat more, gain some weight."

"What am I doing up there? Sister Zhu Sha is so wonderful! She gives me candy, provides me with clothes to wear, and plays with me. If only she were my real sister."

It is only 9 o'clock now, and Ma Xiaofeng is full of energy, not feeling sleepy at all: "Brother, let's have Sister Zhushā come to play every day from now on!"

You rascal! On the very first day of school, you brought a little girl home. Are you planning to bring all the girls from your class home in the future?" Mom teased as soon as she came up, not serious at all

The skill points have increased to 3, which is quite pleasant

But now, he is merely a gigolo living off the wealth of others.

He recalled that although Zhu Sha was remarkably attractive, she had always been a poor student since childhood. He heard that her score in the entrance exam for junior high school was insufficient, and she still had to pay to attend junior high school.

While feeling frustrated, I still revealed the content on the homework notebook. Zhu Sha's eyes lit up as she quickly glanced and wrote down the initials and finals.

Before the class ended, the teacher finished grading. Indeed, more than ten students performed poorly on the dictation, and two of them made significant errors, resulting in failing grades. The remaining forty or so students all passed with full marks.

On Sunday, Ma Xiaolong will take a stroll alone on the street to experience the atmosphere of this era. Unfortunately, although there is a camera at home, there is no film, so he cannot capture the moment as a keepsake

... ...

You can forget about your biological sister, but your sister-in-law is still worth considering

I can do a lot! Ma Xiaolong said, "Besides sewing and such, I can also make flower-shaped steamed buns, knit sweaters, and do paper cutting. If it weren't for my grandmother taking care of all the household chores, leaving me no room to showcase my skills, you would have known long ago."

As time passes day by day, Ma Xiaolong's life cannot be described as colorful. He goes to school and returns home on time every day, spends his days following Zhu Sha for food and drink, and in the evenings, he plays games with Ma Xiaofeng and Chen Jun. Because he only plays with girls, he has become the subject of disdain among his classmates and the neighborhood children, who think there is something wrong with him

He wrote down the answers too quickly, and even with the checking, it took no more than 5 minutes, but the exam duration is 20 minutes, leaving the remaining 20 minutes for the teacher to grade the papers on the spot

Isn't Xiao Jun enough for you to play with? Yet you still do it every day? Why don't you just go to the sky!

Task 1: Achieve the highest score in the Chinese language exam. Upon completion of the task, a reward of 0.5 skill points will be granted; failure to complete the task will result in no reward.

Isn't it incredible? However, in the era of those born in 1982 like Ma Xiaolong, insufficient exam scores meant that one could not enter junior high school, unless money was given.

Task 1 completed, reward 0.5 skill points

Ma Xiaolong scoffed: "Fools, you will understand the benefits of playing well with girls when you grow up."

... ...

Zhusha belongs to the type that does not love studying, but the knowledge in elementary school is too simple; with a little effort, she can pass. During her five years in elementary school, she would always cram for a period of time before the upgrade exams, barely managing to pass.

The taste of home

"She is wealthy," said Ma Xiaolong. "Her family lives in a two-story house, with all new furniture, a refrigerator, a washing machine, and even a video recorder. In any case, they are much richer than our family."

Task 2 completed, reward 0.5 skill points

After dinner, feeling tired from the day, Mother and Grandmother helped to clear the dishes and clean up, then advised Zhang Zhiling and Chen Jun to rest early, and the whole family did not linger to chat any longer

By the time of the sixth grade, the volume of knowledge in textbooks increased significantly, and this was when I could no longer withstand it, ultimately failing the entrance exam for junior high school. However, in the end, I still managed to gain admission through financial means

At this moment, Ma Xiaolong is undergoing a 'three-way interrogation' by his parents and grandparents.

Zhang Zhiling's home is kept very clean, but it has not been inhabited for five years, which gives it a somewhat dilapidated feeling, commonly referred to as lacking vitality

When Ma Xiaolong left, he was in a state of emotional collapse. Upon witnessing Zhu Sha kick a brick in half and the scene of swords, guns, and halberds being wielded with great vigor, he began to question the meaning of life

Just as Ma Xiaolong was about to submit his paper, he was suddenly pulled back by Zhu Sha.

Seizing the opportunity, I scored full marks on the second math test, while Zhu Sha, the underachiever, copied my answers to pass.

However, no matter what, performing poorly in the first class quiz of the first grade is quite a disregard for learning

Zhusha also had the opportunity to enjoy the handmade noodles with sauce made by her grandmother. How should I put it? The taste was decent, but not extraordinary. She did not understand why Ma Xiaolong loved this dish the most

Ma Xiaolong initially did not take it seriously, until ーー

During this period, Zhu Sha visited Ma Xiaolong's home several times, each time bringing candy or snacks, which delighted Ma Xiaofeng immensely

It may be that the level of the exam is too low, and the rewards are few, but even a small amount of mosquitoes is still meat; it is better to eat what one can first.

After a month of monotonous and dull life, this stimulation (the exam) has come at just the right time

Upon returning home, it was learned that Ma Xiaolong had brought back a pile of clothes previously worn by Zhu Sha. Ma Xiaofeng joyfully leaped onto the bed to try on the clothes

No, vermilion is my deskmate, and we get along quite well. It was just that in the afternoon her skirt got torn, so I took her back to sew it. "Ma Xiaolong defended himself: "You all saw that snowflake on her skirt; it was sewn by me"

Ma Xiaolong's spirit was lifted; this is a skill point being sent to my brother!

Ma Xiaolong scratched his head and quickly wrote down the 23 initials and 24 finals in his workbook. To be on the safe side, he checked them once more

This is not scientific

Seeing that Ma Xiaolong did not understand, Zhu Sha whispered, "Copy this for me."

... ...

"Look at your capabilities." Mother tapped him on the head and asked with a smile, "How did it go when you returned the vermilion to Zhu Sha? How is her family?"

... ...

Tied for first is still first

That night, when Ma Xiaolong was escorting her home, she asked this question

It was fortunate that their family of six came over for dinner, bringing a lively atmosphere to the house, which in turn improved Zhang Zhiling's mood significantly, as she frequently served dumplings to Ma Xiaolong and Ma Xiaofeng

With a mind filled with various thoughts, I casually responded to Ma Xiaofeng's delusions of love, as drowsiness washed over me, and I gradually fell asleep

"That's enough, that's enough, I'll do it myself." Ma Xiaolong repeatedly declined, but Zhang Zhiling remained oblivious, as long as there were fewer dumplings in his and Ma Xiaofeng's bowls, he would pick up the plate and serve them more.

"Stop being silly and go to sleep," she said, pulling the cord tied to the bedpost that was connected to the light switch, plunging the room into darkness

"Oh? You have this skill as well?" Apart from Grandma, the other three were quite surprised

Cinnabar

Ding, examination task triggered, examination level - minimum

Chen Jun : `` ... ... ''

However, for some unknown reason, Zhu Sha gradually began to enjoy teasing him, occasionally shouting loudly behind his back when he was not paying attention, startling him to the point of almost taking off

If it weren't for the fact that she brings him two boiled eggs to eat every day, he would have lost his temper long ago

Grandmother nodded repeatedly: "Zhusha is a good child, come to our home to play more often in the future, and I will prepare delicious food for you."

Turn the head

Because it was merely a simple class quiz, the teacher's supervision was not strict. Additionally, with other students submitting their papers early, the teacher focused on grading, which further relaxed the supervision. This allowed Zhu Sha, a poor student, to take advantage of the situation and successfully "pass".

Even in elementary school, there are annual promotion exams, and failing these exams may result in being held back a grade. However, being held back is not significantly related to intelligence; it primarily concerns the issue of whether one studies or not. Typically, each class will have one or two students who do not enjoy studying and are held back. Those who are held back generally drop out before completing elementary school

Ma Xiaolong replied without a moment's thought: "Because this is the taste of home"

Zhu Sha remained silent for several days, her mood was not very good. Ma Xiaolong tried every possible means, from making grasshoppers for her to tearing up his homework to make her a bouquet, and finally managed to lift her spirits.

No problem, good, perfect