Chapter 4: A Needle Pointed at a Wheat Awning

He Shusen, feeling helpless, turned to Lu Mingyuan for assistance: "Hey, do you know what happened?"

After the third class on Tuesday afternoon, when Tang Mi took the English test paper to the teacher's office, she happened to overhear the teachers in the office joking about this matter

Li Zhixing smiled and glanced at her: "Is there only one word 'oh'?"

The agreed time with Li Zhixing is 10:00 AM, and the agreed location is in front of the largest bookstore in the city and even the province.

Occasionally, she would leave school on a Sunday to go to a nearby stationery store to buy paper and pens. She uses paper and pens very quickly, usually buying several boxes at once—this way, the store would sell them to her for two yuan less.

Very few people spoke such words to Tang Mi, and she slowly chewed on his words, remaining silent for a long time

The English teacher is Ms. Wu, a rather experienced female instructor. She looked at Tang Mi holding the exam paper with a hint of surprise

Aside from forcing herself to memorize the text, Tang Mi does not enjoy reading English, as she finds it useless. However, under Li Zhixing's sharp gaze, she feels a bit nervous and takes quite some time to adjust her emotions before she begins to read the text.

Ye Yichao immediately smiled and said, "Is that so?"

Li Zhixing calmly handed over the math exam paper, saying: "I did not hear Teacher Chen's commentary on the exam paper, I cannot solve this problem"

You have heard, the total score will not be changed, and please lighten the workload for our teachers a bit.

Although everyone talks about "linguistic intuition," what exactly is this so-called "linguistic intuition"? Tang Mi has never understood it.

The two individuals now always meet on the playground in the early morning. Initially, it seemed like a coincidence for the first two days, but later it almost became an established habit for both of them

Unable to think of a response, Tang Mi could only say weakly, "Oh."

She was very upset that her feelings for Li Zhixing became known throughout the entire school. Over the past week or two, she had spoken much less. The main culprit behind the spread of this matter was Ding Xiaoxiao, and Guan Wei naturally would not treat her kindly.

You should think about it now; it is always better to be ahead of others in everything

Tang Mi raised her head to look up

There are indeed people, for example—

Indeed, she is the spokesperson for mute English. Li Zhixing naturally could not know that many children in large cities begin learning English as early as elementary school, or even kindergarten, while she only encountered the subject of English for the first time after entering junior high school

I heard Teacher Chen mention once that you were planning to transfer schools. Ye Yichao said, "At that time, I thought, if you really transfer, it would be such a pity.

Ding Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth with envy and resentment: "Sigh, I really envy you. Why didn't he choose me?"

Here, Teacher Wu marked Tang Mi's score with a red pen and shouted towards the neighboring desk: "Teacher Chen, will Tang Mi's ranking and total score still be changed?"

Tang Mi instinctively turned to the side to avoid him, as Li Zhixing's warm fingers narrowly brushed past her brow and gently glided across her cheek. Although it was just a fleeting moment, both of them were momentarily taken aback.

One year ago, Li Zhixing was selected as a high school exchange student to study in the United States for one year. There are many reasons for this, but mainly two: spending a year in the United States could significantly disrupt high school studies, and other students may not be able to bear the consequences of a decline in their college entrance examination scores, while Li Zhixing's background ensures that he need not worry about attending any university; another reason is that Li Zhixing's English proficiency is truly outstanding among his peers. Although he never boasts about it, his vocabulary and the standard of his English pronunciation have essentially reached the level required for simultaneous interpretation. Other students may not be able to bear the consequences of a decline in their college entrance examination scores, while Li Zhixing's background ensures that he need not worry about attending any university; another reason is that Li Zhixing's English proficiency is truly outstanding among his peers. Although he never boasts about it, his vocabulary and the standard of his English pronunciation have essentially reached the level required for simultaneous interpretation.

Li Zhixing possesses an exceptionally striking appearance; however, among all the advantages of his looks, the one unanimously recognized by all the girls in the school is that Li Zhixing has very beautiful eyes. The corners of his eyes are slightly upturned, and his gaze is as clear and pure as a pool of blue water, shining brightly at all times.

"What is it? Are you not transferring schools, or is the matter of transferring schools unrelated to Li Zhixing?" Ye Yichao persistently questioned him with the tenacity characteristic of his approach to mathematics

The fact is that I have been delayed. " Ye Yichao calmly pointed out, " I haven't even had the time to discuss the issues with you.

130 is not bad

Listen to how real foreigners speak

Two people studying together, in addition to the classmates in the class, there were others who expressed dissatisfaction. The first was He Shusen, who, following past practices, came to Class One during the self-study period of the fourth afternoon class and loudly called Li Zhixing to go play basketball

Tang Mi was momentarily taken aback before realizing that Li Zhixing was referring to the article she had just read

Li Zhixing coldly stated: "If there is something to discuss, let us discuss it; if not, then leave."

Grandmother once said that Uncle is doing well now, and she does not wish to bask in his glory; if Uncle can achieve success and live well in society, she would also feel comforted. Her son not becoming a useless good-for-nothing or, worse, a disgrace is already enough.

I don't think so either. She has quite a few ideas and is very decisive when it comes to giving up on something. Haven't you heard that she won't be participating in this year's competition? She can easily secure a recommendation for admission, considering she won the second prize in the CMO when she was only in her second year of high school! Yan Xiaodong said, "Ding Xiaoxiao, despite being rejected by Ye Yichao, becomes more courageous in the face of setbacks, while Tang Mi decisively abandons the competition route to seek other opportunities. Both approaches are quite courageous, and it is not appropriate to compare them."

That is a matter for the future; I have not thought that far ahead

She rarely speaks so much in a calm tone. Her voice is originally soft and pleasant, like the wind blowing through the grass, and Li Zhixing is very willing for her to continue speaking

What?

... ...

Li Zhixing expressed mild surprise: "Did your grandmother say that?"

Oh, this is indeed a good idea

Indeed, you truly are the most well-informed person in our school, you know everything! Xu Lu was very impressed, "So it turns out that Guan Wei was rejected back then."

He looked at Li Zhixing and Tang Mi, who were sitting side by side, as if they were aliens, feeling that his worldview had been severely challenged by the two. He tilted his head up to look outside; "Today the sun seems to have risen from the west, right"

I advised her not to do this, but she ignored me. Yan Xiaodong said, "Who will go and persuade her?"

The target of the mockery is naturally the mathematics teacher of the two experimental classes, Teacher Chen, the grade group leader, who is expressing his sentiments: "I have long been unable to teach Ye Chao. Even if he makes mistakes, it is not really a joke."

Guan Wei has a rather sharp personality and does not hold back in her speech, which is in stark contrast to Tang Mi, who hardly speaks at all. Overall, Guan Wei is the type of person who is relatively easy to offend.

Tang Mi shook his head: "No need, let's set a time, I will not be late."

Companies seek individuals who are truly capable of getting things done; without performance, one cannot advance. My father said that my uncle is indeed a rare talent in the industry. As for promotion, it requires someone to advocate for it, but he must also be able to reach that position. Promotion should be well-deserved.

Ye Yichao's eyes flashed with light: "You almost transferred schools in your first year of high school, was it because of him?"

Tang Mi remained silent for a while

Yan Xiaodong smiled and said: "It's just average."

Tang Mi thought that this excuse was not very good, and Teacher Chen would definitely agree

Are you all planning to break through the sky or what?" Ding Xiaoxiao was very shocked, "And Li Zhixing?"

The issue is that I spend most of my time at school. What I am looking for is not the best teacher, but the most efficient method

She answered Li Zhixing's question: "He talks too much"

Tang Mi nodded slowly at the teachers and said, "I feel that everyone works hard in their studies. I have taken scores that I should not have received, and I have taken someone else's ranking, which is not very good"

Teacher Wu returned the paper to Tang Mi

Yes

During his year as an exchange student in an American high school, these two skills saw significant improvement. American high schools place great emphasis on writing and speaking abilities. While in the United States, Li Zhixing wrote articles for the school newspaper multiple times, participated in student organization activities, and delivered speeches, with each speech being written by himself

The teacher's office is located in another low building adjacent to the teaching building. The building is an old structure with a history of thirty years, and even the stairs are made of wood, requiring one to tread lightly to minimize noise. Two people descended the stairs one after the other, and Li Zhixing suddenly spoke up: "I think the teacher's suggestion is quite good"

Tang Mi said: "It won't be a problem. You can find me anytime. During the lunch break or before the evening study session, it's all fine."

Tang Mi was unsure whether this flattery was excessive, but from the data perspective, it was indeed quite persuasive

Teacher Chen put on his glasses and then explained the topic to Li Zhixing. The process was quick, or rather, Li Zhixing's understanding was swift. After just a few words, he expressed that he "understood".

Tang Mi jogged lightly and briefly explained the circumstances

Li Zhixing requested leave from the teacher, citing personal matters at home. He did not attend class all day yesterday and naturally missed the teacher's review of the mathematics exam papers

No, it is not either, Tang Mi said slowly

I am unable to do anything. Some things I see before my eyes are truly ... ...

Li Zhixing looked at him and smiled slightly: "Ye Yichao? Are you serious?"

Li Zhixing replied to him without the slightest politeness: "Do not be so self-righteous"

You are too polite. Apples are not that valuable after all

This moment is different from that moment

The only one who remained silent, Guan Wei, quietly set down her backpack and took her books to the classroom

Take another look

The two individuals are now seated at adjacent tables, and when they speak, their breath is right beside her ear. At first, Tang Mi was not quite accustomed to it, but after a few days, she became accustomed to it.

Li Zhixing did not ask her for her thoughts after listening, but brought up another matter: "You should have time this Sunday, right?"

As the head of the grade, Teacher Chen was dismissive: "It's just a monthly exam, what is there to change? It's already printed. As long as everyone knows, that's enough"

Tang Mi was taken aback: "I already have many supplementary textbooks."

After exchanging a glance, Tang Mi quickly lowered her head, pulled away from his palm, and hurriedly snatched the headphones from his hand and put them on: "I... I understand."

I know it is not my place to speak ill of my uncle. The people in the village all say that my uncle is an unfilial son, but my grandmother has never said such a thing. She rarely mentions my uncle in front of me. When I was young, there was a time when I spoke ill of my uncle to my grandmother, and she became very angry. She said that my uncle is, after all, an elder, and I am a junior, so I should not criticize him

Do you think I am unable to tutor your English

Because Tang Mi's primary focus for improvement is in spoken language, general books do not possess this functionality. The two individuals spent half an hour in the bookstore selecting and choosing but were unable to find suitable materials— or rather, it is not that there were none, but they all exceeded Tang Mi's capacity to handle.

Yan Xiaodong opened a bottle of water, took a sip, and calmly said: "How do you know she has never confessed her feelings?"

After reading the last word, she heard someone whispering in her ear: "Have you finished reading?"

In that case, my English score should be two points lower, and the total score as well. My ranking should also drop by one position

Tang Mi is diligent in her English studies and has a considerable vocabulary, but this only helps her with multiple-choice questions and does not significantly assist her in translation essays. Li Zhixing immediately identified her problem.

This analysis is quite reasonable, and Xu Lu also nodded in agreement

I can foresee that the relationship in our dormitory will likely deteriorate further

Due to the matter with Li Zhixing, Tang Mi has received considerable attention, which inevitably causes her some headache—however, since the words have already been spoken, there is no room for retraction. She gritted her teeth and said: "A mutually beneficial utilitarian relationship"

Tang Mi said: "It is true that I once considered transferring schools. The reasons are quite complex, but they have little to do with Li Zhixing. Moreover, I ultimately did not transfer schools"

Li Zhixing said with great interest and a hint of humor: "Just now, your gaze was quite fierce."

Teacher Chen

He Shusen leaned against the table, his gaze sweeping across the faces of the two individuals

Teacher He reminded her across the table: "This time we'll let it go, but during the college entrance examination, if you find mistakes in the questions, you must not request to review the papers."

A single sentence that made all the teachers in the room burst into laughter

Among her few outings from school, going to the bookstore is the most common

Tang Mi could not concern herself with so much; the more pressing issue of the college entrance examination lay before her, and she had no desire to explain her relationship with Li Zhixing to Guan Wei. Moreover, given Guan Wei's character, even if she were to explain, it was unlikely that she would believe her. Some matters are best left for the clear-minded to clarify themselves

Li Zhixing looked at her and said, "Your grandmother has a very open-minded view on things, unlike you"

He is too busy

Li Zhixing indeed smiled: "So this is your attitude towards life"

Her tone was very certain, and Ye Yichao turned his head to glance at her, feeling that revisiting old grievances was pointless; the outcome was more important.

Unnecessary

She hurriedly put down the magazine and said, "Oh, alright"

Human nature is exceedingly complex, as is character. In my observation, personal virtue and ability cannot be equated entirely; there are no perfect individuals in this world. Li Zhixing stated, "Some have numerous romantic partners yet are astute and capable; some abandon their first wives yet achieve great success in their careers; some do not support their biological children yet donate to charity; some are cold and ruthless yet can uphold great righteousness. Although Yue Fei killed his uncle, he is also a national hero. There are all kinds of people in the world, making it difficult to generalize with a single statement."

Li Zhixing took out his phone, quickly tapped a few times, connected the headphones, and handed the phone to her

Well

Seeing her staring intently at the coffee shop across the street, Li Zhixing asked, "Shall we go over and take a look?"

Is that so? Teacher Wu took a look at the paper and smiled, "It seems that there was a mistake in the grading, but a mistake is a mistake, and it doesn't matter much.

Yan Xiaodong was not wrong. During the following evening self-study session, the Chinese exam papers from before the holiday were distributed. The students in the class were in an uproar, like a pot of boiling porridge, with continuous wails of despair. In the next two days, the students were enveloped in the fear of the impending announcement of their grades.

Noticing a thick stack of draft paper between the two, He Shusen was still a bit puzzled: "Li Zhixing, how come I never knew you were so fond of studying before?"

Xu Lu felt somewhat uneasy and quietly said to Tang Mi: "You are getting so close to Li Zhixing, Guan Wei is probably not very happy about it."

Let us go

"It's not that simple, Xiaoxiao..." Yan Xiaodong said, "It's one thing to like other boys, but she likes Li Zhixing, and unfortunately, it became known. As a result, she suddenly became the target of everyone's criticism. You all must have heard other girls say that she is overestimating herself and indulging in wishful thinking, and some of the comments are quite harsh. It's only natural for her to feel upset.

Ding Xiaoxiao felt very pleased with this development, and she said: "You see, Li Zhixing is actually quite a good person, right? I have always said that you are too biased against him."

Finally, Tang Mi said: "Forget it"

Moreover, you are not that bad. I have heard you teach Ding Xiaoxiao how to solve problems; you do not only know how to "do problems," but you also know how to summarize, which many people are unable to do said Li Zhixing

Tang Mi's score is similar to previous years, maintaining a consistent standard with a class ranking of first and a grade ranking of second

The dormitory fell silent for a moment.

The other three individuals in the dormitory turned their heads in a daze.

Yan Xiaodong took something out of his bag: "I heard that the results of the first monthly exam are out"

Ye Yichao is a genius, unmatched by others

"It is not..." Tang Mi turned her head to look at Li Zhixing, "I believe you can find a much better mathematics teacher than me"

The English pronunciation of the British is certainly very standard, but it is merely for listening and does not provide any practical experience. A few minutes later, Tang Mi took off the headphones and returned the phone to Li Zhixing

They are all doing exercises; let us go and take a look at other books

Ding Xiaoxiao muttered, "In any case, I cannot go."

The teachers couldn't help but laugh: "Ah, if only every student were this serious."

It has always been seen that points are added for corrections, yet it is quite rare to see a proactive request for point deductions

It's nothing. Go read a book

Xu Lu saw everyone looking at her and could only sigh: "Alas, I have experienced her personality, and I dare not speak. Moreover, even if I did, it would be of no use."

Ding Xiaoxiao was instantly rendered speechless: "You are truly ruthless!"

She lowered her gaze and saw the score on his math exam.

Just at that moment, Li Zhixing also looked over at her because of the teacher's words, and the two exchanged a glance, briefly meeting each other's eyes like a dragonfly touching the water.

No, that's not possible. How could you not be able to teach English

Previously, when I heard you read the text, I was thinking that although you could read it completely, it was merely a matter of 'reading.' There was absolutely no variation in tone or emotion. You deliberately pronounced each word correctly, trying to ensure standard pronunciation, yet you never considered 'why this word is used here,' nor did you reflect on what this sentence conveys in terms of meaning and emotion.

The class teacher, Mr. He, looked at the two children in the office with a sense of satisfaction and smiled as he nodded: "Speaking of which, Li Zhixing and Tang Mi, you two, one is weak in mathematics and the other is weak in English, you could completely form a mutual assistance group to help each other out"

After resolving the issue, the two individuals left the teacher's office together

Or is it possible to find someone better than you

Tang Mi was momentarily at a loss for words. In fact, she understood that this plan was reasonable from any perspective. She taught Li Zhixing mathematics, while Li Zhixing taught her English, which indeed was a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Ah!

Regardless of what others say, the mutual benefit between the two individuals has proven to be quite effective. Both individuals possess a solid foundation in learning and can grasp concepts with a little guidance. Li Zhixing is a good English teacher and has provided answers to her questions

In the daily mutual assistance of their studies, the relationship between Li Zhixing and Tang Mi has somewhat eased

In addition to He Shusen, Tang Mi did not expect that even Ye Yichao expressed dissatisfaction with this. He enjoyed discussing math competition problems with her during study time, but when he came to Class (1) again and found her sitting next to Li Zhixing, he was taken aback.

Tang Mi pressed her lips together, and after a brief hesitation, she nodded.

Being watched by others is a very fulfilling experience, Yan Xiaodong revealed a proud smile

As the homeroom teacher of Class One, Teacher He did not participate much in the discussion about Ye Yichao. While grading assignments, she looked up and saw Tang Mi: "Tang Mi, you are here? Come in."

Whatever you say

The pairing of two individuals for study left the entire class astonished. In their impression, Li Zhixing and Tang Mi had hardly spoken to each other, and those in the know were even aware that the relationship between the two was quite poor. During their first year of high school, they had even completely fallen out, with their conflicts as irreconcilable as a needle against a wheat awn.

Teacher Chen shook his head and waved the porcelain cup in his hand, saying, "It is not said this way. It is indeed Ye Yichao's parents who have taught him well; I truly have no merit in this matter"

"What you are saying is merely a perfunctory response, which is insufficient for learning English. What will you do after you just cope with the exams, once you enter university and later in your career?" Li Zhixing emphasized, "Universities place even greater importance on English than high schools."

Did I not explain the exam papers this morning? Is there still something you do not understand?

I think it is sufficient to pass the exam; a good sense of language is not very important

At that time, Tang Mi was explaining a solid geometry problem to Li Zhixing. Li Zhixing waved his hand, informing him that he would not be attending and likely would not attend in the future.

Ye Yichao could have been a good candidate, but the issue is that he is a seed player for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). He will participate in a winter camp in December and will be selected again for the mathematics training team next year. Of course, even if time permits, it is unlikely that Ye Yichao would tutor someone in mathematics. It is not that he lacks patience or is unwilling to help his classmates, but rather that his level far exceeds that of anyone else in his grade. It can be said that while it is fine to consult him on a math problem, disturbing his studies for an extended period is a different matter altogether. It is not that he lacks patience or is unwilling to help his classmates, but rather that his level far exceeds that of anyone else in his grade. It can be said that while it is fine to consult him on a math problem, disturbing his studies for an extended period is a different matter altogether

Tang Mi did not continue speaking, but instead poked the exercise book with the tip of her pen: "This question is like this—"

She attended a junior high school in a town near Tangjia Village, where the overall teaching quality was acceptable, but the English teacher's proficiency was notably poor. It was only after she entered high school at Xuanzhong that she realized she had completely mispronounced even the words in her junior high English classes. During high school, she was frequently corrected by Teacher Wu due to her pronunciation issues, which made her even more reluctant to speak English aloud

"Is that so?" Ye Yichao pondered for a moment before saying, "But don't you dislike him?"

Li Zhixing said: "I let you read, so you read"

Tang Mi has always respected her teacher and has not made any comments on the seemingly joking ideas presented by the teacher. She merely raised her gaze expressionlessly and looked at Li Zhixing, who was standing at the adjacent table

With Tang Mi's seriousness, she has never been the kind of person who gets distracted during class

When a student takes the initiative to ask questions, the teacher is always pleased, especially when the one asking is Li Zhixing

Perhaps. Tang Mi, not intending to continue the debate, turned her gaze towards Ding Xiaoxiao, "Shall we go to the study room?"

Yan Xiaodong said: "I actually don't know if it counts as a confession, but during my first year of high school, I saw her meet with Li Zhixing alone. Of course, I don't know what Li Zhixing said to her, but anyway, after Li Zhixing left, she covered her face and cried.

Although I no longer participate in competitions, I would be very happy to help you if I can. Discussing mathematics with you allows me to learn a lot as well. Ye Yichao raised his eyebrows and smiled, quickening his pace.

Everyone looked at each other in confusion

Just as you see it

Li Zhixing said: "Do you wish for everyone in the world to be as taciturn as you?"

Hmm... Ding Xiaoxiao tossed away the pear core, then spent a long time looking at herself in the mirror before slowly following Tang Mi out of the dormitory, hoping that there would be no exam papers tonight

Before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted. She set down the English grammar book in her hands, and her gaze fell on the street across. The outer wall of the bookstore was made entirely of glass, polished to a shine. Looking out through the glass on the second floor, one could clearly see several young boys and girls laughing and playing as they entered the café across the street

At the entire Xuanzhou Experimental Middle School, students like Tang Mi, who do not return home even on Sundays, are relatively few. Even among the other four students in the same dormitory, they would usually take their changed clothes and a few books home on Saturday night. Sunday morning is approximately the quietest time at Xuanzhou Middle School. During this time, Tang Mi typically washes her sheets, manages her personal affairs, and then plays badminton for a few hours with other classmates who also live on campus; in the afternoon, she goes to the classroom to read and work on problems until evening self-study begins

After all, it is the third year of high school, and the teachers will also work harder

Your ranking is not higher than his, and your math score is not higher than his either. Yan Xiaodong said coolly, "Can you teach him math?"

Xu Lu expressed with emotion: "Your calm demeanor is truly worthy of our admiration and emulation"

On the mobile phone, there is a news broadcast from a foreign television station, and a blonde female host appears to be commenting on the news

Tang Mi was left speechless.

The doors of the teachers' office were wide open, and Li Zhixing stood by the door, symbolically knocking on it

She was very inclined to refuse, but after weighing the pros and cons, she realized he was not wrong and nodded her head.

She was startled, turned her head, and discovered that the speaker was Li Zhixing

The report extensively introduced the development journey of my uncle at the Dahua Automotive Group over the past twenty years, from a technical backbone to a corporate manager. Initially, he was just a technician, but within a few years, he led a team in technological innovations, making significant contributions to the development of engines. After working in a technical position for seven to eight years, he transitioned to corporate management, taking on leadership roles at various levels within the branch company. While managing the company, he placed great importance on technological innovation, fully committed to enhancing the company's research and innovation capabilities. He invested heavily in hiring researchers and encouraged unrestricted thinking, which enabled him to reform the production line within five years, greatly improving efficiency. He led the branch company to grow and prosper, creating various miracles. Now, he has risen to a leadership position within the group; although he still carries the title of "deputy," considering his age, his future prospects are indeed very bright

How come your relationship is so good? What exactly is going on?

Tang Mi was taken aback; she thought that only a few parties involved were aware of this matter. She never expected that Ye Yichao, who was so engrossed in mathematics and indifferent to other matters, would also know about it. If it were said that she and Ye Yichao had a good relationship now, it would be one thing, but at that time they were still in their first year of high school. Although they had attended a mathematics competition class together for a few months, they were actually not familiar with each other, and aside from discussing problem-solving methods, they had no other conversations.

She could not think of what to do in the city. She had no extra money and could not afford entertainment activities, thus suppressing all her material desires to the minimum. Simply going to the city for shopping would be too much of a waste of time. At a prestigious school like Xuanzhou Experimental Middle School, every student was diligently studying. To maintain her current grades, she had to make the most of every minute

Tang Mi pressed her lips together, and before she could finish her sentence, she became tongue-tied

I have never thought this way; everyone has their own way of life, but the prerequisite is that it should not affect others

Lu Mingyuan raised his hands in a gesture of helplessness: "We too find ourselves in the midst of the fog"

Li Zhixing continued, "I need candidates who are not only good at mathematics but also have ample time."

The reason Tang Mi rejected his proposal is quite simple; she did not want to become too entangled with Li Zhixing

But you cannot stand him

The two walked side by side into the bookstore, and Li Zhixing spoke up, saying, "That article does not contain any exaggerations."

It was already mid-October, and the weather was gradually turning to autumn. Li Zhixing was wearing a white shirt with a brown coat over it, his hands in his pockets, standing behind her and giving her a slight smile

What happened

It is also true that it is better to have fewer matters than to have more, which is quite good

Tang Mi comforted her: "Matters of the heart cannot be forced; there is no need to particularly care about others' responses"

After the laughter subsided, the sound of knocking at the door became particularly pronounced

Is it very fashionable? I do not know

In summary, you do not need to find Li Zhixing; if you only want someone to tutor your English, I can do that as well. Ye Yichao said, "My English is not bad; the IMO papers are all in English, and I can fully understand them without needing a translation."

Tang Mi was taken aback: "Um, no need... I don't need it..."

Yan Xiaodong has always been well-informed, yet Xu Lu was somewhat surprised: "The results are out so soon? Don't the teachers spend the weekend just grading papers?"

Li Zhixing followed her gaze and immediately understood the reason.

She told Ding Xiaoxiao multiple times not to, but Ding Xiaoxiao completely ignored her, only threatening that if she did not comply, she would throw the fruit in the trash can—Tang Mi had no choice but to say: "Thank you."

Tang Mi paused for a moment before saying, "I was just thinking about whether a person's morality is related to their abilities"

Her panic was too evident, making Li Zhixing unable to help but want to smile—however, he ultimately maintained his composure, adopting a serious expression. He turned his face, gazing ahead, while from the corner of his eye, he observed her hurriedly putting on her earplugs and taking out her phone to watch. Only then did the corners of his mouth lift slightly, revealing a hint of a smile

(2) The class teacher, Mr. Zhao, shook his head and said: "His parents hardly pay attention to him. Sigh, how are other people's children raised? My own is a little demon, and the teachers from the middle school department have come to complain to me again."

She earned the nickname "Snow Beauty" shortly after entering high school, for two reasons: first, she is quiet and reserved, hardly speaking to the boys; second, she possesses delicate, fair skin that is as pristine as fresh snow. While there are many beautiful girls in the world, it is rare to find one with skin as flawless as hers. Even at a distance of just ten centimeters from her cheek, one cannot find any imperfections on her face.

Ding Xiaoxiao unexpectedly brought many clothes and fruits again. Upon seeing Tang Mi enter the room, she placed a bag of apples on her desk. Ding Xiaoxiao, biting into half a pear, mumbled indistinctly: "My parents asked me to bring this to you"

Yes, indeed

She is simply incorrigible when it comes to being stubborn, making verbal communication utterly impossible. Li Zhixing frowned, extended his arm, and directly put the earplugs on her.

Tang Mi explained: "No, Teacher Wu, I noticed that you marked my answer incorrectly. I made a mistake with one word, and I should have been penalized, yet you marked it as correct"

On Sunday morning, the traffic was convenient, and she arrived ten minutes early. She first stood at the newspaper sales counter in the lobby on the first floor of the bookstore, where a wide array of publications was on display. The most eye-catching was a beautifully printed business weekly. She picked it up and flipped through it. It contained an interview with her uncle

Even though Ye Yichao spent a considerable amount of time studying mathematics, he did not neglect his other subjects. In this monthly exam, he easily ranked among the top ten in his grade, although this ranking held no significance for him. Among all subjects, his English is also exceptionally good, as he has been subscribing to various mathematics magazines and frequently visits major English mathematics competition websites, which would not be possible without a relatively high level of English proficiency. Among all subjects, his English is also exceptionally good, as he has been subscribing to various mathematics magazines and frequently visits major English mathematics competition websites, which would not be possible without a relatively high level of English proficiency

The latter part of the article is an interview, primarily discussing how he manages the enterprise and how he balances work and family relationships. It concludes with photos of his uncle and aunt, the couple dressed in formal attire, standing shoulder to shoulder, appearing to be a perfect match.

Ding Xiaoxiao is still quite perplexed: "Actually, I don't know why she cares so much. There are so many girls who like Li Zhixing, and losing one won't make a difference. If everyone knows, then so be it. Why is she so angry?"

"Read the text? Why?"

The dormitory was filled with wails. Although it was merely a monthly exam, it was nonetheless the first examination after the start of the third year of high school. The release of the results signified a new ranking, and the ranking list determined each individual's status within the class

Once the words were spoken, the teachers in the office all laughed

It is estimated to be quite difficult

It was indeed too noisy—Tang Mi suddenly raised her head, put down her pen, and stared at He Shusen. Although her demeanor was usually cold, at that moment, her gaze was almost like ice shards. Even He Shusen, who was usually oblivious to such cues, understood that this was a signal to leave and could only depart reluctantly.

Do you want to hear my opinion

"Tang Mi, think for yourself, this proposal can benefit both parties. I do not understand why you refuse it," Li Zhixing said, "Or is it that your prejudice has reached such a level? Ignoring learning?"

She truly did not expect that Li Zhixing would praise her to such an extent, Tang Mi pressed her lips together and after a long while finally spoke: "Alright"

Tang Mi abruptly stopped speaking, decisively shook his head.

Li Zhixing pointed to the text and said, "Read this passage aloud and listen to it."

Tang Mi politely nodded to the teachers and walked up to Teacher Wu with the English exam paper

Come, sit down first, let me take a look

This is Xiao Lang

What?

The weather today is very pleasant, with bright sunshine and many people out and about, as can be seen from the lively scene in the bookstore. The two of them went up to the second floor, where the educational reference books are located. According to Li Zhixing, they are looking for a book that is "suitable for Tang Mi," but evidently, such books are not easy to find

Xu Lu said: "I think she might as well confess to Li Zhixing; if she gets rejected, she can just give up on it."

Then tell me, what is your mobile phone number

After the two left, Xu Lu shook her head and smiled: "Tang Mi must be speaking without understanding the pain, right? God truly closes one door and opens a window. Although her family conditions are poor, she is beautiful and intelligent, and she doesn't have to worry about being rejected by someone she likes"

Li Zhixing said: "The reason your translation and writing are not good is that your sense of language is not strong enough"

Tang Mi initially wanted to explain, but then felt it unnecessary. He simply nodded and said, "I made a mistake."

After changing trains four times and making various transfers, Tang Mi returned to the school at around 5:30, just in time to enter the dormitory right after Yan Xiaodong.

Go to the bookstore and see if there are any suitable supplementary books for you

Tang Mi only locked eyes with him for a brief moment, yet for some reason, she felt as if the starlight scattered from his gaze had fallen upon her

In the past, Tang Mi and Li Zhixing encountered each other on campus, treating one another as strangers and never greeting each other. Now, when they meet, their conversations are not extensive, but they always nod slightly to acknowledge that they have seen each other

She is too strong-willed

As for why Ye Yichao only scored 148, some curious individuals went to check his test paper and found that he used an unconventional method beyond the scope of the high school textbook to solve a certain major problem. The teacher failed to understand the intention behind his solution at that moment, so two points were deducted from his score.

When it comes to matters of affection, she and Guan Wei are merely a difference of fifty steps and a hundred steps

She scored 149 in mathematics, which is expectedly the highest in her grade, one point higher than Ye Yichao.

She has adhered to her routine for two years, and this has almost become a habit

Hearing this news, Ding Xiaoxiao was not happy—although she had always had some unresolved feelings with Guan Wei, she was never the type to kick someone when they were down. She sighed, thinking of her feelings that had sunk into the sea, and became gloomy: "Alas, how pitiful."

Li Zhixing continued, "You should read more English newspapers and watch English news; you should not cling to supplementary textbooks and dictionaries. Otherwise, you will be stuck with a form of English that is mute for your entire life and will not be able to communicate with others"

Tang Mi immediately understood the allusion of "Why not eat meat porridge?" She did not expect Li Zhixing to understand her; someone who has just managed to have enough to eat cannot be said to be able to "eat well"

Although his words were trimmed, Tang Mi still instantly understood his meaning.

After a while, Xu Lu said slowly, "If she had a gentler personality, she wouldn't have been spoken of like this."

Tang Mi said softly, "You still need to prepare for next year's IMO, and I do not want to waste your time"

It is rare to hear Tang Mi express thoughts related to emotions, Yan Xiaodong chuckled and said: "Isn't this the trendy saying 'I love you, it has nothing to do with you'?"

Tang Mi would certainly not offer any advice. From the first year of high school until now, they have not had a serious conversation for a long time.

Fortunately, Ye Yichao is much more cultured than He Shusen, who is easily startled. Although he was shocked, he didn't ask at the time. Instead, the next morning when they went for a morning run together, he asked her, "Have you become closer with Li Zhixing?"

Li Zhixing has also arrived, "Teacher He said with concern, "Have you finished dealing with your family matters"

He lightly flicked his fingers. The warmth on her cheeks still lingered, and her skin felt as smooth as silk to the touch.

It cannot be said that I dislike it either

When did she confess her feelings?

Tang Mi followed closely behind

Xu Lu said: "I don't believe it. 'I love you has nothing to do with you' is not a typical form of self-comfort? If it doesn't happen to you, you wouldn't know how difficult it is. You like someone, and then you get rejected, I don't believe you wouldn't feel sad?"

As a representative of diligent students, the teachers were not the least bit surprised to see Tang Mi in the office

I simply cannot afford that kind of mental energy

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately received the support of all the teachers

Old Chen, your subtle demeanor is quite something. How many interviews have you conducted this summer? You have produced a gold medalist in the International Mathematical Olympiad, and how many years has it been since you had a student qualify for the IMO?