Chapter Nine, the great one has arrived

Using the sewing machine at home, he spent an entire day making himself a set of clothing. The jacket is a reversible hooded coat without a zipper, fastened with toggle buttons, while the pants are simply a pair of ordinary patterned long trousers

Successfully triggered the examination task for the first place in three individual subject classes, and he also completed the task smoothly, earning 1.5 skill points, which increased his remaining skill points to 4.5

Hmm. Zhu Sha is also resting on the desk, feeling tired

Then I will give it a try. Zhu Sha smiled as she took it, took a bite, and found it both crispy and sweet: "Delicious"

Ma Xiaolong lay his head on the desk: It's over, I have been completely done in by this little brat Zhu Sha.

"Do not be reluctant; you should study diligently usually so as not to feel so anxious." Ma Xiaolong said, "Let your father know in advance, so he won't be worried if he can't find you."

Ma Xiaolong's excited complexion flushed red: Here it comes, the big one has finally arrived!

"Let's eat! I brought quite a lot." Ma Xiaolong patted his backpack, which was filled with over 2 jin.

This time, the task has changed, and the rewards have also been altered

After listening to the homeroom teacher's words, Zhu Sha's expression changed

Thank you

Ma Xiaolong rolled his eyes and thought for a moment, then said: "At this point, we can only sharpen our weapons at the last minute."

If one is surrounded by a group of madmen, and one is the only sane person, then it is certainly oneself who is not normal

Grandma, grandpa, and dad also thought that this outfit was gaudy and not very attractive, but only mom's eyes sparkled with delight, believing that this outfit had a certain flair. However, when asked to make a similar one for her, she politely declined, saying, "Mom can't pull it off"

However

Even Ma Xiaolong, who has always been unconventional, has begun to question whether his distinctive style of being out of place should be changed

Ding, examination task triggered, examination level - low

Ma Xiaolong's face darkened: "You only copied a little and expect to pass?"

Ma Xiaolong believes that his entire outfit will definitely be a symbol of trendiness thirty years from now, but the aesthetic of people in this era has not kept pace, causing his collection of trendy brands to be overshadowed.

Seeing him in despair, Zhu Sha nudged him and said, "Don't lie there, help me think of a solution!"

At the end of October, the class conducted the second subject test, which included not only Chinese and Mathematics but also Science.

To comfort herself, Ma Xiaolong took out a handful of red dates from her backpack and handed them to Zhu Sha: "I just picked these from the tree this morning, they are especially sweet"

Then I comforted myself: going half a step beyond is fashion, going a full step beyond is eccentricity. It is not I who am wrong, but the world.

Oh, is there still a reward for attribute points?

... ...

Zhusha smiled and nodded, opened her backpack, took out two boiled eggs, and handed him a small bottle of milk: "Today's nutrition"

In the golden autumn of October, as the weather turns cooler, the jujube tree in Ma Xiaolong's home welcomes a bountiful harvest

Task 2: Achieve the highest score in the mathematics exam. Upon completion of the task, reward of 2 skill points; no reward for failure.

The weather has turned cool, and Ma Xiaolong has long since changed into long sleeves and long pants. Today, he has even donned a new outfit, which he had his mother bring back from the textile factory—a sack full of fabric scraps that he pieced together and sewed himself

Zhusha toyed with the hair at her temples for a moment and whispered, "Alright!"

Paired with a trendy pair of white sneakers, it not only does not appear out of place, but instead exudes an indescribable sense of fashion.

"Don't!" Zhu Sha took a handful of snacks from his backpack and stuffed them into his pocket: "Help me, I beg you."

Task 1: Achieve the highest score in the Chinese language exam. Upon completion of the task, reward of 2 skill points; no reward for failure.

The jujubes on the tree cannot be harvested all at once; in just one morning, sixty to seventy pounds were collected. Ma Xiaolong picked some crisp, red jujubes, washed them clean, and packed them into his backpack to go to school. Along the way, he casually grabbed a handful and tossed them into his mouth, spitting out the pits with a pop.

In Ma Xiaolong's heart, there is a sense of desolation: "The hall is filled with flowers, intoxicating three thousand guests, yet there is not a single person who understands me."

Jinsi Xiaozao, rich in nutrients, both crispy and sweet

If I don't copy, won't I fail!

Zhusha performed quite well this time, did not cheat, and although points were deducted, they still passed

"What can be done?" Ma Xiaolong scoffed, "You've been saying all this time that you would study hard and that I wouldn't need to tutor you. Turns out it was all a lie. At this point, what other solutions can we think of? Just wait for death!"

Today, Ma Xiaolong became the focus of the entire class. Every time the teacher saw his attire during class, they would exclaim "Wow" and praise him for having "character," which would elicit uproarious laughter from the whole class

The two jujube trees are over thirty years old, producing more than 200 jin each year. However, in this era, the prices are absurdly low; over 200 jin of jujubes is worth less than 50 yuan. The Ma Xiaolong family does not sell them either; apart from keeping a few dozen jin to dry and store for making jujube steamed buns or porridge, the rest is either eaten fresh while still crisp or shared with neighbors to strengthen community ties

"What happened?" Seeing her expression was not right, Ma Xiaolong asked her in a low voice

Task 4: Achieve the highest overall score in the grade. Completion of the task rewards 2 attribute points; failure to complete the task results in no rewards

The coat and trousers are tailored to a slim fit, highlighting Ma Xiaolong's impressive physique, which has increased his charm by as much as 15 points after improvement

One should not forget the well-digger when drinking water; the kindness of a wealthy woman is beyond repayment

The vermilion face flushed: "Last time... I copied a little bit."

"Come to my house after school," said Ma Xiaolong. "You don't need to go back tonight; let's study intensively at my place until midnight."

... ...

After finishing this set of clothes and pants yesterday, Ma Xiaofeng felt that they were utterly outdated and completely failed to resonate with her aesthetic sensibilities

Is this what it feels like to be cared for by a wealthy woman? I love it, I love it

My mother is a textile factory worker, and she can obtain fabric from the factory at the lowest price. As for these scraps, she can bring back a whole sack for free

Before long, the midterm examinations approached

"I made it myself." Thinking of how Zhu Sha has always been at the forefront of fashion, Ma Xiaolong felt a glimmer of hope: "How is it? Does it look good?"

The time is incorrect, the location is also incorrect, and the age is even more incorrect

lacking discernment

Task 3: Achieve the highest score in the natural examination for the grade. Task completed, reward of 2 skill points; no reward for task failure.

The bright red jujubes fell to the ground with a crackling sound from the tree, while my grandmother and mother gathered the jujubes with a broom and a basket

Zhusha walked into the classroom through the back door and saw the 'Christmas tree' sitting in his seat. He was taken aback for a moment, then walked over and sat down beside him, patting him on the shoulder: "Where did you buy this outfit?"

The only hope he placed on the skills rewarded at the end of the first grade. Before that, all he had to do was to seize every triggered task; as long as he completed the tasks, he would earn skill points to be reserved for upgrading new skills next year

After a long period of traversing, he confirmed one thing: even with a Level 4 embroidery skill, it was impossible for him to earn his first pot of gold in this barren and backward era

Early in the morning, Ma Xiaolong and Ma Xiaofeng each held a long bamboo pole, standing under two trees to knock down jujubes

... ...

Ma Xiaolong comforted, "Don't panic, you did well on the exam last week! Just maintain your performance."

Meat, eggs, and dairy; apart from meat, the daily requirements for protein and calcium are already quite sufficient. I believe that in ten years, I will definitely grow to be 1.8 meters tall.

Upon arriving at school and entering the classroom, he attracted at least a 500% rate of turning heads. His classmates continuously turned to look at him, and from time to time, there were bursts of whispers and laughter.

Zhusha pressed her lips together and said, "I didn't expect that the midterm exam would really lead to class division; this is the end."

"Hehe, handsome." Zhu Sha covered her mouth and laughed, her face contorting in the process

to make last-minute preparations

Tomorrow during the exam, students in the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth rows will go to other classrooms to take the exam. Please remember to prepare pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, draft paper, and a board to support the exam papers. If you are missing anything, go to the convenience store to buy it all. Do not wait until tomorrow to be caught unprepared. Before school ends, the homeroom teacher repeatedly reminded the entire class to be well-prepared for the exam

It has been over a month since the rebirth. Ever since that day when I cried bitterly about being poor during the big cleanup, Zhu Sha has been bringing me two boiled eggs every day. After the three-day National Day holiday, I also received a bottle of milk each day, which moved me immensely

The art of women's needlework includes skills such as sewing. These scraps of fabric are considered waste in the hands of others, but in the hands of Ma Xiaolong, they become usable materials