Chapter 10, One Day and One Night

However, it is unfortunate that now his physique has become much stronger. Just two days later, the taste of the cigarette has already faded considerably. Compared to the familiar taste from two or three days ago, it has become so faint that he slightly shakes his head. Nevertheless, he is relieved that this aftertaste is already enough to invigorate him

Unconsciously immersed, he paid no attention to any external noises, no matter what they were.

Guo Zhengyang was momentarily taken aback, then replied calmly, "It's nothing, I'm not tired yet"

However, when studying independently, he would pick up the mathematics textbook, and he still found ninety-nine percent of the content bewildering and incomprehensible

In the last row of the classroom, Guo Zhengyang also closed his textbook and stood up

Zhang Hang, sitting at the same table, also stood up, but while packing his books, he looked at Guo Zhengyang with a face full of astonishment. From the morning self-study session until now, he had been with Guo Zhengyang the entire time and naturally knew what Guo Zhengyang had been doing throughout the day. He was genuinely immersed in the sea of books and problems, listening attentively during class and diligently studying during self-study sessions, hardly losing focus even once.

Guo Zhengyang then took out his phone to check and realized that it was already past one o'clock in the morning

The person beside me truly exudes a sense of ambition and drive

Will that person study diligently? It would be more reliable for the sun to rise in the west than that.

Ding ding ding

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Another day hurriedly passed by, and when the bell signaling the end of evening self-study rang, the classroom was once again filled with a chaotic sound of laughter. Many students stood up to chat or left immediately as soon as the bell rang

However, today he was astonished to find that there was one more person remaining in the classroom after school to study, and that additional person was the one he had deemed most unlikely.

However, after washing his face and returning, Guo Zhengyang energetically began his morning reading again

It was not until a soft cough suddenly sounded in front of him that Guo Zhengyang abruptly looked up, only to see Wang Dongping quietly gazing at him, his eyes reflecting a peculiar expression

While watching Guo Zhengyang, Wang Dongping finally spoke softly. Although he was trying hard to suppress it, the tone of his words still carried a distinct sense of strangeness.

It's acceptable, let's go

After studying for an entire day, he not only felt unexhausted but was also preparing to continue his studies through the night. However, he now needed to go out for a few walks to relax. While his body was not tired, his mind was indeed fatigued, and he truly needed to unwind.

In Yanhe County, the evening self-study session at the high school ends at 9:30 PM, and the lights are turned off at 10:00 PM

Today's events indeed left him, as the head teacher, at a loss for words, even somewhat astonished and dazed. Typically, around 10:00 PM, he would rush back to the classroom to urge those students who were still studying to return home and rest. After all, even the most diligent senior high school students must ensure they get a certain amount of sleep.

It feels strangely as if a new continent has been discovered

It is getting late, you should go back and sleep

That attitude truly left him somewhat astonished, and even at times during the process, he was occasionally infected by it, picking up a book and reading it earnestly for a while. However, after a short time, he became utterly bored and gave up, as he simply could not persist any longer

This day and night passed quietly, yet he felt very fulfilled

Suddenly, the figure ahead came to a halt, turning around in astonishment to gaze directly at Guo Zhengyang, his eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment. At that moment, Guo Zhengyang remained engrossed in his book, not even lifting his head.

I went to wash my face. After retracting my gaze and rubbing my face, Guo Zhengyang stood up again. He had studied until 4 AM last night, and he could no longer endure the persistent pressure in his head, so he had to lie down and rest for a while. After nearly twenty hours of hard work, his body felt no fatigue, but his brain was indeed somewhat swollen.

Guo Zhengyang smiled, patted Zhang Hang on the shoulder, and then spoke

Guo Zhengyang is very engrossed in his studies. Currently, he is primarily focusing on English, as it is relatively easier; he just needs to read aloud and memorize more. However, when it comes to mathematics, he finds it impossible to study, as he has completely forgotten what he learned in middle school. He must listen attentively and ponder during the teacher's lectures in order to understand it somewhat more easily.

The lights of the teaching building lit up one by one in the night, and Guo Zhengyang, who was soundly asleep on his desk, was shaken awake by someone. The first thing he saw upon waking was the strange expression on his deskmate Zhang Hang's face.

As they walked out of the classroom together, the two engaged in lively conversation, with most of the chatter coming from Zhang Hang, while Guo Zhengyang spoke relatively little. However, Zhang Hang did not mind. Upon exiting the teaching building and arriving at the restroom, Guo Zhengyang's actions left Zhang Hang utterly astonished. He stared in disbelief at Guo Zhengyang, who was in the corner of the restroom pulling out a cigarette and lighting it, leaving Zhang Hang speechless and nearly dazed.

As Guo Zhengyang approached the classroom door, he cast a glance inside and was surprised to find a few figures still immersed in the sea of books and questions. Shaking his head in bewilderment, he quietly returned to his seat and resumed reading his book

Guo Zhengyang glanced at the homeroom teacher again and said, "I understand"

After casting a glance at Wang Dongping, Guo Zhengyang turned his gaze elsewhere. He then noticed that at this moment, only the lights in the back row of the classroom were still on, and apart from him and Wang Dongping, there were no other figures present in the classroom.

However, the reality is that the student he deeply detests yet has to endure is truly sitting here studying earnestly. While other students left at eleven o'clock, Wang Dongping stayed here to observe Guo Zhengyang for nearly two hours. After two hours of watching, he personally witnessed this individual who had studied so diligently for such a long time, yet he still found it unbelievable and doubted whether he was dreaming.

After smoking two cigarettes in the restroom, Guo Zhengyang returned to the teaching building under Zhang Hang's astonished gaze

Choose knowledge that is easy to grasp, and it is evident that Guo Zhengyang can skim through it in just a few hours

He studied for an entire day, yet the gains were still meager. His physical strength had increased tenfold or more, and after a day of serious study, his body showed no signs of fatigue. However, this purely mental labor yielded little for Guo Zhengyang. After all, at the mid-stage of Spirit Gathering, the spiritual energy absorbed into the body would catalyze the brain to stimulate the spiritual sea. Before this stage, the changes were indeed only related to the limbs and physique.

At this moment, the teaching building is still brightly lit. Most of the lights in the first and second year of high school have been turned off, but in the battlefield of the third year, the lights are mostly still on

Old Guo, I can't believe you really studied for a whole day, aren't you tired

"You can go back to the dormitory later; I'm not tired yet and will stay in the classroom to study for a while." In his previous life, Guo Zhengyang had a strong addiction to cigarettes and an even greater one to alcohol. However, as his physical condition continuously improved, smoking and drinking gradually lost all their appeal. Smoking felt like inhaling paper, and drinking was akin to plain water; those habits naturally faded away even without any intention to quit.

His words were equally bland, and he did not exhibit any of the nervousness or anxiety that other students showed when facing Wang Dongping; instead, he remained indifferent, seemingly devoid of any emotion

Equally astonishing is this sentence that lacks both beginning and end: I am sorry

Guo Zhengyang then raised his head, took out his phone to check the time, which was 5:10. At this moment, there were still not many students in the classroom; out of the more than 90 seats, only about 30 to 40 were occupied.

However, just as Wang Dongping took two steps out, Guo Zhengyang spoke up again, "Teacher Wang, I am sorry"

To relive once more, suddenly encountering this once familiar taste indeed made him quite nostalgic. This pack of cigarettes was purchased when he obtained the Fenghua Dan and entered the hotel to consume the elixir. At that time, before he had even taken the elixir, Guo Zhengyang had smoked nearly half a pack, savoring it for a long, long time

Wang Dongping frowned slightly at the words, but in the end, he shook his head and turned to leave

Wang Dongping paused for a moment before turning around and striding towards the door.

Learning is not something that can be accomplished in a day or two. Go back and get some sleep; you need to wake up early tomorrow.

Wake up, is this really you? Are you sleeping here? What time did you go to bed last night?