Chapter 9, Beauty Lies in a Smile

There is none

When Tang Mi returned to the classroom, the fourth period had already ended. The senior students, who had endured a mentally exhausting morning, rushed into the cafeteria like refugees to get their meals, leaving almost no one in the classroom—except for one person.

So, your uncle also came from a poor family

Li Zhixing's words struck a chord, causing her to tremble all over. She had originally been looking down, but now she raised her head to look at him

Tang Mi looked at the instructions on the ticket; this is a general admission ticket for the amusement park, allowing access to the majority of the attractions.

There is none." She shook her head

Your previous cry was very loud

Ahead lies the end of the track, and their journey has also reached its conclusion

You are right, " Tang Mi said with a helpless smile, " this is also the reason I have been striving until now

Ye Yichao nodded, offered a few words of comfort to Tang Mi, and returned to his own class

Ye Yichao reached out to tuck her hair behind her ear

I am very grateful for your help over the past few months. However, to be fair, I would prefer to interact with you as we did in the first year of high school

It's nothing

Although aware that roller coasters are thrilling games characterized by sudden ups and downs, theory and practice are entirely different matters. The difference in height between the highest and lowest points of the roller coaster is over 30 meters, nearly the height of a dozen stories. As it ascends to the highest point along the circular track, one is completely upside down, and Tang Mi felt as if she were about to roll her eyes back— it was too exhilarating. She, who is usually composed, could not bear it at this moment and couldn't help but let out a scream.

That evening, she went to the school hospital to get burn ointment. The doctor said it was just redness and not a major issue, but advised her that for the next one to two weeks, it would be best not to write.

It was during the winter camp period when she spoke to Ye Yichao on the night she won the national first prize

The voice sounded very familiar—so everyone turned to look towards the door, and indeed saw Ye Yichao striding into Class 1's classroom

Tang Mi retracted her arm and pressed her lips together: "I am not a child; how could it possibly stop hurting just by blowing on it?"

Her smile was so bright that it was almost unbelievable, and her cat-like eyes also narrowed.

He has been unable to return for such a long time, and Ye Yichao's request is one she should agree to

Li Zhixing suddenly understood. The so-called bad luck and misfortunes never come alone actually refer to a series of chain reactions. Due to unsatisfactory results in the monthly exam, she was under too much pressure, and perhaps while fetching water, her mind was elsewhere, which led to her accidentally getting scalded

"Don't worry," Ye Yichao smiled, pulling out two tickets from his pocket and waving them in front of her, "I invite you, let's go."

Then will you accompany me outside

Tang Mi fell silent for a moment: "This kind of conversation has happened before, hasn't it"

It will be fine; just apply the ointment for a few days

You just said that your uncle is doing quite well now

Let's go out together this afternoon; I will take you to the hospital in the city to get better burn ointment

How is it scalded

Ye Yichao's parents are very good people, and Tang Mi has met them twice. Last year, when the two attended a winter camp together, Ye Yichao's parents took them to the train station. His parents were warm and generous, and they insisted on treating her to a meal.

No need. "Tang Mi still shook his head, saying, 'The doctor said it will be fine in a week or two.'"

Therefore, you are putting too much pressure on yourself

Li Zhixing leaned against the table, looking at her for a while before saying: "No, you cannot solve it."

Ye Yichao said, "I believe that the difficulties he faced during his studies back then were even greater than yours"

My uncle and aunt have failed to fulfill their duty of support, which is extremely unfilial. When I was young, I once went with my grandmother to Xuanzhou to visit my uncle. My grandmother carried a basket of fresh vegetables, but my aunt wouldn't even let my grandmother in the door. After that, we completely lost contact

Ye Yichao said with compassion: "So this is what you have been thinking about"

The matters of my family are quite complicated, and you would not be very pleased to hear about them. I do not wish to waste your time and energy.

You need not concern yourself with this. I will be waiting for you at the school gate at 10:00 on Sunday morning

Do you believe in those superstitions as well

You will know once you arrive

Li Zhixing was leaning against the window, reading a book. Upon seeing her enter the classroom, he looked up and greeted her: "Why are you back so late? What did Teacher He ask you to do?"

Where to go

In this world, misfortunes often do not come alone. On the night she learned of her monthly exam results, she went to the hot water room to fetch water. The decline in her grades left her feeling anxious, and in her distracted state, her right hand was scalded by the hot water flowing from the faucet, quickly turning the skin on the back of her hand red and causing a pain akin to being burned by fire

I think it is like this

"You don't need to comfort me," she slowly set down her pen and looked at Li Zhixing, "I know who she is, I'm fine."

"Yes, I have an uncle," Tang Mi paused and said, "My aunt is the paternal aunt of Li Zhixing"

If it were any other boy saying this, she would immediately suspect that they had ulterior motives, but Ye Yichao is not that kind of person. Tang Mi decided not to argue with him over whether she is beautiful or not; denying it would make her seem deliberately proud, while admitting it would make her seem especially proud.

"Yes... I need to prove it myself." Tang Mi thought for a long time, then raised her head to look at him, revealing a big smile, "I understand now, Ye Yichao, thank you."

I probably won't be able to write in the next couple of days, but it should be fine

Ye Yichao was unconcerned: "Tang Mi knows how to do it and is capable of doing it."

At 10:00 AM on Sunday, Tang Mi appeared punctually at the school gate. After waiting for a minute or two, she saw Ye Yichao appearing in a taxi, who then called her to get in the car

Tang Mi seized his notebook and gazed at him intently for quite a while. His expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of being offended by her recent words. In fact, his demeanor appeared even gentler.

But you won't be able to do your homework or take notes, will you?" Ye Yichao appeared to be worried

"Indeed," Ye Yichao said, "there is a type of PRG game, which stands for role-playing game, where you can assume the role of a character to develop the story. Generally, there are several modes: difficult, normal, and easy. In easy mode, the protagonist starts off as a wealthy person; in normal mode, the protagonist carries a certain amount of money, but not much; in difficult mode, the protagonist is penniless. However, the final outcome is the same: one must rely on their own abilities to become a tycoon in the game." In easy mode, the protagonist starts off as a wealthy person; in normal mode, the protagonist carries a certain amount of money, but not much; in difficult mode, the protagonist is penniless. However, the final outcome is the same: one must rely on their own abilities to become a tycoon in the game.

"Let me see your hand." Ye Yichao raised her hand and examined it for a long time as if studying it.

"I am not crying because of her," Tang Mi said slowly, enunciating each word. "Li Zhixing, I can resolve this matter."

Tang Mi, have you ever played a game

Ye Yichao was very surprised: "If you have an aunt, then you must also have an uncle"

The two individuals were indeed ravenous, and Tang Mi did not hold back, starting to eat heartily. It was only when they were halfway full that they finally had the strength to speak

She was at a loss for words: "You---"

Ye Yichao asked her: "What do you want to play?"

Yes

After resolving the lunch, the two engaged in their afternoon endeavors—having too much fun

Li Zhixing shook his head: "Ye Yichao, it is too difficult for ordinary people."

Ye Yichao rarely encounters stories filled with negative energy, and is quite shocked: "How could you have such a terrible uncle and aunt?"

Ye Yichao smiled and thought, "Indeed."

Her eyes were red, yet she stubbornly denied having cried—Li Zhixing felt a complex mix of emotions. Among all the girls he knew, she was probably the most strong-willed and resilient. Cry? What a joke, how could she possibly cry? Tang Mi was someone whose social relationships were exceedingly simple; there were probably only a few things that could push her to the point of tears.

In the future, I will not be at school, and you probably won't return until after your college entrance examination. I had asked you before which university you would attend, but you did not tell me. However, there is one thing I want to convey to you. "Ye Yichao looked at her seriously, 'Tang Mi, no matter what, I will be waiting for you at Kyoto University.'"

In addition to the trouble with my homework, my right hand is also not very mobile, making dressing, eating, and bathing quite a challenge

Two people checked their tickets and entered. The amusement park was extremely lively, filled with people, candy, and colorful balloons, with laughter echoing everywhere. The place was so large that the two of them felt lost, so they found a signboard to study—Children's Area, Large Amusement Area, Water Park Area... Tang Mi looked up and saw in the distance a red roller coaster twisting and turning, plunging down from the highest point of the black tracks, which was quite breathtaking

"If it hurts, just blow on it and it will be fine." He puffed his cheeks and gently blew on her hand

Li Zhixing looked at her calmly

When did you buy the ticket? How much did it cost?

Go! Let's play the next one

When they got off the roller coaster, her face was pale, and Ye Yichao was not much better. The two of them were gasping for breath.

Tang Mi tugged at his sleeve and said seriously, "I don't have money to come to a place like this."

Tang Mi furrowed her brows slightly and emphasized, "I am not like my uncle; I will not forget my roots!"

After undergoing the trial of the roller coaster, he remained calm and analyzed with Tang Mi: "In fact, it is a simple physics problem. The centrifugal force of the pirate ship is limited, and the acceleration does not exceed 0.5g, so it doesn't matter to me."

You seem to be in a bad mood lately, let's go out and take a break

The spring sunlight shines on Tang Mi's face and the faces of the flowers, prompting Ye Yichao to remark: "You should smile more often"

Tang Mi's voice was very soft: "I have no way to avoid putting pressure on myself. Apart from studying, I possess nothing."

Ye Yichao said: "It looks very good. I won't say anything wrong"

Tang Mi shook her head: "It doesn't hurt."

Tang Mi said: "However, I do not know what there is to laugh about"

Ye Yichao is very skilled at this. Mathematical problems have a clear image in his mind, and for questions of the difficulty level of the college entrance examination, he can generally arrive at the final conclusion directly in his mind in a very short time. Tang Mi once discussed this issue with him and gained some insights, later discovering that while the entry point is simple, like any other technique, it ultimately relies heavily on talent.

From a purely professional standpoint, he is currently a successful individual

They first went to ride the suspended roller coaster. This is the park's flagship attraction and also the one with the most visitors. The two of them waited in line for twenty minutes, and finally, it was their turn. Most of the riders were young people, and the staff demonstrated how to fasten the safety belts while reminding everyone of the safety precautions. Ye Yichao also came over to remind Tang Mi once more, to which Tang Mi nodded. After the cabin was raised completely, they set off.

In the physics class, the teacher assigned three pages of problems. "Li Zhixing handed her the notes, 'Take it.'"

However, at that time, your stress did not affect your performance, and you did not burn your hand due to being distracted.

"You look beautiful when you smile," he said, "Oh, I didn't mean to say that you don't look good when you don't smile. You look great even when you're not smiling."

Li Zhixing

"I do not believe in that," Tang Mi said, looking down at the ground. "During this time, I have been thinking that the sayings 'good people are rewarded' and 'bad people are punished' are all nonsense. Why do evil people like my uncle and aunt succeed in their careers, while my grandmother and mother, who are such good people, suffer throughout their lives? They have been ill and have no money for treatment. I have never done anything wrong, yet why did my parents die early, leaving my grandmother to struggle to take care of me? Why can't I have a happy family like other classmates?" I have never done anything wrong, yet why did my parents die early, leaving my grandmother to struggle to take care of me? Why can't I have a happy family like other classmates?

... ...

I had never thought about it before, nor did I have the time to think. When I was young, I was solely focused on studying; my grandmother worked so hard to support me, and I could not let her down. After entering high school, I saw various classmates, and I realized that none of them had a life more difficult than mine, which left me feeling perplexed

Tang Mi is in a difficult situation

Ye Yichao will start going to Yanjing next Monday to participate in the final selection competition for the International Mathematical Olympiad. The selection process will last for one month, during which several examinations will be conducted to select the six most suitable candidates for the IMO. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, Ye Yichao is expected to be selected again and will undergo training until late July before returning

In an instant, the entire class fell silent, and even the sound of a needle dropping to the ground could be clearly heard

Li Zhixing took out the meal card from the drawer and said to her, "Let's go to the cafeteria"

Tang Mi explained the reasons behind it

He was slightly taken aback. Tang Mi rarely called his name

Li Zhixing said: "Don't take it to heart"

(1) Class (2) Class are essentially competing classes, and the students from the two classes do not interact much, with few of them going to the other class during breaks. Ye Yichao is no exception; he generally would not be found in the classroom of Class (1), especially since Tang Mi's deskmate is Ding Xiaoxiao.

"Better medicine" means "more money," so she firmly shook her head and said, "It's alright, thank you"

"I don't know, my mother gave it to me." Ye Yichao handed her a bottle of mineral water, "I asked my mother what would be a good way to take you out for some relaxation. My mother then gave me two tickets, it seems that the amusement park is a client of my mother's company."

I have never been to an amusement park, and I do not know ... ...

"I heard you got burned?" Ye Yichao said, "Why weren't you more careful?"

I never wanted to have any connection with them throughout my life, but sometimes things do not go as planned. Recently, I met with their son, my cousin, and I hoped he would go back to visit my grandmother, who is also his grandmother. My aunt was furious about this and came to the school to scold me. In fact, it wasn't a big deal; nothing my aunt did could affect me. However, my aunt claimed that I was the one who did wrong, that I was the one who caused my parents' deaths. In fact, it wasn't a big deal; nothing my aunt did could affect me. However, my aunt claimed that I was the one who did wrong, that I was the one who caused my parents' deaths.

As she approached, Li Zhixing noticed something unusual: "Are you crying?"

You speak, I listen

Li Zhixing discovered her condition early the next morning. After Tang Mi applied a layer of shiny ointment on the back of her hand, the original color was no longer visible, making it difficult for him to determine the extent of the swelling. After class, he asked her: "Does it hurt?"

After a full day, the two finally decided to go through each item listed on the ticket one by one

Tang Mi nodded silently. She is a student who is receiving a scholarship, and her grades indeed cannot decline. She knows that she has encountered problems and wants to work hard to adjust her mindset, but the feeling of restlessness within her lingers on.

Your hair is all messy

Recently, indeed, some events have occurred. Tang Mi remained silent for a long time, and after a while, slowly said, "Not long ago, my aunt came to the school to find me, and we had some disputes."

Noticing that the entire class turned to look at her, Tang Mi silently withdrew her hand

The next attraction is the Pirate Ship, which is also a thrilling ride. The heavily swaying ship lifts people high into the air before plummeting down. Interestingly, many girls remain relatively composed, while the boys tend to be less resilient, with many of them frightened and covering their heads, too scared to look up

Ye Yichao was dressed in a shirt and jeans today, looking quite casual, and in a very good mood. The two sat side by side in the back seat, and Ye Yichao held her wrist and looked at it: "Your hand isn't as red as it was a few days ago, does it still hurt?"

Then why are you crying

Tang Mi was subjected to a humiliating experience by her aunt, which was inevitable, and it is likely that it was not merely an ordinary humiliation

Tang Mi was stunned for quite a while

You don't have any other plans for the weekend, do you

Tang Mi said: "During the high school entrance examination, I ranked first in Jiatai County. Local reporters came to my home to interview me, and they also inquired in the village about the unfilial behavior of my uncle and aunt. My uncle and aunt are considered to be quite prominent individuals, and the reporters thought this was a newsworthy topic, so they wrote an article intending to publish it in the newspaper. In that article, there were some complaints from me—I was really angry with my uncle and aunt. That article was never published; I guess it was either suppressed by the leaders of the newspaper or for some other reason. In any case, my uncle and aunt eventually learned about this matter. We had never had much interaction, and after that, we almost completely ceased to communicate."

Tang Mi was taken aback and quickly stood up: "Ah, what brings you here?"

Do you think you can solve it

You belong to the type of person who has activated the difficult mode. Ye Yichao said, This is a given condition that cannot be changed. However, you can change your destiny through your abilities

Tang Mi straightened up, taken aback

Then you should focus on your studies without distraction, haven't you always been able to do this? What has happened recently?

Ye Yichao: "If you cannot argue against it, this is indeed a good opportunity for you to learn through the method of thought experiments"

She, as usual, had a face as cold as ice and snow, revealing no emotions, and her voice showed no fluctuations; she was speaking the truth

Tang Mi looked at him, pressed her lips together, and after a long time, nodded her head

Where are you taking me

The car drove out of the boundaries of Xuanzhou Experimental Middle School, heading towards a road she was not very familiar with

Tang Mi stood up, slightly raised her head and gazed directly into his eyes

At noon, the two of them had their meal at the fast food restaurant in the amusement park—despite being a fast food place, the prices in the amusement park were considerably higher than those outside, which made Tang Mi feel a bit pained when looking at the prices. Ye Yichao was completely indifferent, ordering a large amount of food and placing it on the table, urging Tang Mi to eat quickly and replenish her energy for the afternoon battle.

I cannot guarantee it. However, there are some things that will feel easier if you express them.

Li Zhixing calmly pointed out: "Is it really 'no problem'? Your monthly exam scores are almost on par with mine."

Ye Yichao stared at her, appearing to listen attentively.

You too

She has strong self-care abilities and has had a smooth experience throughout high school, with no incidents that would affect her studies, not even a cold. It was unexpected that she encountered some issues during the critical time of her senior year.

At first, Tang Mi was merely distracted—when Ding Xiaoxiao asked her about a question that day, she surprisingly could not answer it; and during the second round of monthly exams after the start of the third year of high school, her score unusually dropped to tenth in her grade. She had always maintained stable grades, so this was a significant anomaly. As a result, Teacher He specifically sought out Tang Mi for a conversation. Her tone was very gentle, filled with words of encouragement, comforting Tang Mi by saying it was alright and not to put too much pressure on herself. She had always maintained stable grades, so this was a significant anomaly. As a result, Teacher He specifically sought out Tang Mi for a conversation. Her tone was very gentle, filled with words of encouragement, comforting Tang Mi by saying it was alright and not to put too much pressure on herself

Where to go for relaxation

Tang Mi always maintained a blank expression, yet she was not fundamentally a dishonest person. Being so quickly discerned by Li Zhixing left her somewhat taken aback, and her astonished expression was not concealed, revealing her surprise to him

Tang Mi fell silent

However, Li Zhixing realized that her aunt's visit that day had indeed had a certain impact on her

Tang Mi could not help but burst into laughter, as expected of Ye Yichao's way of thinking

Ding Xiaoxiao raised her head to look at Ye Yichao, then suddenly averted her gaze.

It seems that Tang Mi's grades are still somewhat better than yours

Ye Yichao is the most composed one; the other girls on the boat use Ye Yichao to admonish their boyfriends: "Look at her!"

Ye Yichao nodded and patiently answered him: "It is precisely the application of Hawking's method of thinking. For instance, in Hawking's black hole evaporation theory, he inputs data and information into his brain, without relying too much on paper and pen, and through meticulous reasoning in his mind, he arrives at conclusions."

scared...

The so-called thought experiment learning method involves deriving conclusions or deducing processes step by step directly in one's mind without the use of pen and paper

... ...

Li Zhixing is also well aware of his aunt, who is proud, domineering, and autocratic. It is not difficult to imagine what she might say. Li Zhixing's father once remarked that his sister has an extremely stubborn personality; when faced with matters that do not meet her expectations, she will go to great lengths to bend others to her will

My aunt?" Li Zhixing circled in front of her, "Is it because of your search for Tang Minglang that she is causing you trouble?"

And those heavy burdens, the pressures that must be borne, were all cast into the air amidst the frenzied and exhilarating game. Tang Mi felt that the dark clouds lingering above her head had suddenly dissipated.

Ye Yichao took out the ticket and studied it carefully: "Well, actually, I have never been to an amusement park either, so I don't know which one is better."

Li Zhixing nodded and said, "I don't care how you think of me. But I believe it is better for us to coexist peacefully as we are now."

Tang Mi slowly replied to the text message with her left hand

Ye Yichao said: "You should have told me about your confusion earlier. If you had informed me sooner, I would have helped you understand it long ago"

Upon seeing Ye Yichao in classroom (1), Teacher Zhang smiled and said: Ye Yichao, it's time for class.

The invention of such things is indeed a stimulation for the brain. Ye Yichao expressed with emotion, It seems that after this battle, many of my brain cells are bound to perish.

The two individuals exchanged a glance and burst into laughter together

Much better, it doesn't hurt as much as before

However, he does not mind that the dead brain cells may impair his intelligence, and soon he regains his spirits

Tang Mi remained silent, quietly took out a book from the desk, and began to work on the problems

Better medicine will help you recover faster, do you really wish to affect your life

The conflict with Tang Mi during the first year of high school made him realize that she was the most strong-willed and hardworking person he had ever known. She was not the type to be sensitive and cautious; her ability to withstand pressure was far superior to that of most people. There were very few things in the world that could make her cry out of anger.

The two stared at each other wide-eyed and laughed together

Is that what you think? Non-interference or hostility, and without any debts to me, then there would be no need for such contradictions

As a senior high school student, how is it possible not to do homework

The conversation during the break was interrupted, but Ye Yichao clearly had more to say. That night, when lying in bed, I received a message from Ye Yichao.

"Of course you won't," Ye said with a smile as he looked at her, "That requires you to prove it."

She opened the physics textbook

In the back row, Lu Mingyuan heard the conversation between the two and became quite curious: "Ye Yichao, what is the method of learning through thought experiments?"

Ah. Ye Yichao suddenly realized, "I heard someone say that you and Li Zhixing probably have some kind of relationship, but I didn't expect it to be true. And then?"

His expression suddenly became serious, and his voice also became sharp: "Who is looking for you?"

Tang Mi looked at him foolishly and asked, "Earlier?"

Upon arriving at the location, I realized that the place referred to by Ye Yichao as a "place to unwind" is the largest comprehensive amusement park in the city. Indeed, this amusement park has its unique appeal and is extremely popular. The park is overcrowded on weekends, as can be seen from the entrance, where parents are accompanied by their children, elderly individuals are with their grandchildren, and there are also young people of similar ages mingling together. The queue at the ticket booth stretches for dozens of meters.

Before Tang Mi could say anything, the physics teacher, Mr. Zhang, entered the classroom holding a textbook

You and your uncle have both entered hard mode; if he can succeed, so can you

The last project for the two was the high-altitude pedal bike, which was set on a two-kilometer-long monorail elevated five meters above the ground, encircling the entire amusement park. There were not many people riding the high-altitude pedal bike, and the vehicle moved slowly. The two sat facing each other, pedaling leisurely as they traversed above the amusement park, taking in the sights below. As they passed slowly through the sea of trees and flowers, Tang Mi bent down and gently inhaled the fragrance of the nearby peach blossoms.

She smiled and said, "I will try my best."

There is no such thing.

Liberal arts are easier, but for science, this is very difficult to achieve. The main difficulty lies in the limited memory of the brain. It is already very difficult to just remember the previous conclusions, let alone to carry out the next analysis based on the previous steps. It's like building another layer of castles in the air on top of the existing ones.