Chapter 2, Learning Currency

"Meng Ge, what is wrong with you? You aren't sick, are you? You seem different during this period; could it be that you have developed a mental illness?" The thin monkey swallowed hard and said with trepidation.

The most successful investment is the investment in education

At this point, Qin Yuanqing could no longer pay attention to the teacher's lecture. The teacher's instruction was primarily aimed at students of average ability, and only the topics discussed at the end of the exam paper held any real value. Usually, Qin Yuanqing learned independently, combining study with practice, and had grasped the key concepts to a considerable extent.

On the contrary, students with poor grades, no matter how diligent or obedient they are, can still be incredibly frustrating when called upon to solve problems. Even after explaining a question two or three times, they still fail to understand, and that kind of despair is quite overwhelming. Therefore, it is not easy to be a teacher, especially a science teacher, as they must possess a strong ability to withstand challenges.

"It's nothing, I'm doing very well!" At this moment, Qin Yuanqing was not only excited but could also say that he had completed all the knowledge of his high school career. What he needed to do next was to review, to go over the textbooks from the first and second years of high school, to reinforce his memory of key knowledge points, and to organize the important topics for the college entrance examination as well as past exam questions.

The thin monkey looked at his deskmate, who surprisingly did not take a break all day and just kept reading. He felt speechless in his heart, thinking that if he had worked this hard in the past, he would have long since been in the experimental class, instead of suffering in this ordinary class.

His deskmate has consistently ranked in the lower middle of the class, roughly at the level of a second-tier university. However, Qin Yuanqing remembers that during the college entrance examination, Shouhou's performance was not ideal, and he ended up repeating a year at Shuixian No. 1 High School before being admitted to an ordinary second-tier university within the province

Congratulations to the host, you have basically mastered Level 1 Analytical Geometry, and you are awarded 1 learning coin

As Qin Yuanqing's deskmate, Shouhou is most aware of Qin Yuanqing's actions during this period. The thick stack of books beside him includes not only the textbooks issued for this semester but also the textbooks for the next semester that Qin Yuanqing borrowed from the library. According to the usual schedule, the textbooks for the next semester will not be distributed until two months later

Qin Yuanqing suddenly had some understanding of why Brother Qiang was so heartbroken, saying that the bodies of male college students were deteriorating and lacking in masculinity

Reading for study is completely different from reading novels. When reading novels, one simply follows the plot, and a world of imagination continuously emerges in the mind, making it easy to read over a million words in a day without much mental effort. However, studying requires significant mental exertion, as it involves constant understanding and memorization, leading to the formation of one's own insights, which are truly personal and not easily forgotten

Later, he worked continuously in the real estate sector. It is said that one can earn a lot of money, dressed in shirts and suits, appearing high-end and sophisticated, like a social elite. However, the reality is quite different. He had heard a thin monkey venting during a conversation, revealing that, after a whole year, the actual earnings were not substantial. After struggling in society for seven or eight years, he ended up with no savings. To get married, he had to borrow money from classmates and friends just to gather enough for the wedding expenses and hold the ceremony.

Qin Yuanqing's actions suddenly drew the attention of his classmates during the evening study session. Qin Yuanqing felt a bit embarrassed, but being thick-skinned, he did not feel shy at all; instead, he waved and greeted his fellow classmates.

A good memory is not as reliable as a poor pen.

Qin Yuanqing is well aware that there are methods and techniques to learning, and these methods and techniques determine the efficiency of learning. Some students achieve top grades without putting in much effort, while others wake up at 5 AM and go to bed at 11 PM, yet their grades remain in the middle to lower range. This is precisely due to issues related to methods and techniques

After Qin Yuanqing was reborn, although he felt somewhat dazed and had not fully adapted, his relationship with his only deskmate, with whom he had spent all three years of high school, remained unchanged

He has consistently adhered to a theory that it is best not to wear glasses for myopia, as doing so may lead to an increase in the degree of myopia. Events occurring around him have continually validated this theory; for instance, a classmate of his, who was similar to him in the first year of high school, had a myopia degree that reached 400 degrees by the second semester of the third year after wearing glasses. (This is a personal opinion, summarized from his own experiences, and lacks scientific basis. If anyone has myopia, it is advisable to get a pair of glasses as soon as possible)

Suddenly, the voice of the system echoed in his mind, and then Qin Yuanqing saw that the number of learning coins in the corresponding section changed from 0 to 1

Reading does not necessarily guarantee success. However, it is the best pathway to success, and the average level of knowledge is also higher than that of the general standard

That relationship, even after graduating from high school, remained unchanged. He was not good at socializing, but the two would meet up once a year and occasionally chat on WeChat.

He flipped through his high school mathematics textbook, feeling quite complicated inside. His mathematics score was not particularly good, but it was around 130 points. However, since he started reading novels in his senior year, immersing himself in a vast array of online novels, he hardly opened his textbook. As a result, during the college entrance examination, where mathematics was scored out of 150 points, he only achieved 72 points, falling short of the passing line. His overall college entrance examination score was only 568, just 1 point away from the first-tier university cutoff, and that 1 point made a world of difference.

After the college entrance examination results were released, Qin Yuanqing felt extremely distressed, to the point that he was reluctant to continue his studies and wanted to go out and work directly. It was only through his father's persistent persuasion that he casually filled in an application for a university.

This is a statement that every teacher emphasizes, yet students often forget. After taking notes, it is essential to review and understand them multiple times to reinforce the material; otherwise, simply having them written down without revisiting them is of no use

Qin Yuanqing was flipping through his high school mathematics textbook. He first glanced at the table of contents, which primarily covered analytic geometry. The main focus was on introducing coordinates for lines, followed by various concepts such as angle of inclination, slope, and formulas. This was followed by the introduction of linear equations, the positional relationships between two lines, the angle between two lines, and the calculation of the distance from a point to a line.

Oh yeah

After the class bell rang, Shouhou looked at Qin Yuanqing with some surprise. He felt that his deskmate seemed different; in the past, it was rare for him to listen attentively in class, and it was considered good if he didn't make excuses to sneak out to the restroom two or three times during the lesson.

During the entire week of the new semester, the classmates curiously noticed that Qin Yuanqing had become quite strange; he no longer slept in class, nor did he daydream. He was fully engaged in reading, becoming much more serious than before

Unexpectedly, reading books can also earn learning coins! Qin Yuanqing felt a surge of joy in his heart, as this was indeed a good thing. There are quite a few books to study in the third year of high school, which means he can earn 20 learning coins just by reading books.

Now, unexpectedly, fortune has turned in my favor, and indeed a miracle has occurred; my nearsightedness has completely healed

However, Qin Yuanqing was completely unaware; at this moment, his entire attention was focused on reading. The draft paper was already filled with dense notes, which were the knowledge points Qin Yuanqing had compiled to aid his understanding and organization, and then to reinforce his memory

Novelty

He is very grateful to his father; if it were not for his father's continuous encouragement, he would have gone out to work, and no matter how hard he tried, his monthly salary would only be around 5,000 to 6,000 yuan.

Qin Yuanqing felt a secret joy in his heart

However, now he finds that his vision is so clear that it is almost the same as when he was in elementary school, at least 5.1

Perhaps it is because I have been reborn, and my mind is filled with over a decade's worth of memories

After finishing the last high school mathematics textbook, Qin Yuanqing couldn't help but excitedly raise his fist in triumph. Over the course of a week, he had accumulated a total of 20 study coins, which made his relentless studying worthwhile. He had been studying day and night, reading until midnight and getting up early at 7 o'clock in the morning.

It has been a long time since Shouhou has seen Qin Yuanqing listening to the class with such focus

Qin Yuanqing thought to himself that it is better to keep a respectful distance from those chaotic matters

"Shouhou, what Teacher Chen said before is correct. This year is our last year of high school, and we must work hard; otherwise, we will definitely regret it in the future!" Qin Yuanqing patted Shouhou on the shoulder

Even the teachers noticed the change in Qin Yuanqing, but they did not intervene; instead, they felt quite pleased. For the teachers, the seriousness of attending classes is not important; what matters is achieving good grades, as good grades can cover up all shortcomings

This analytical geometry requires integration with diagrams. The first step upon receiving a problem is to draw the coordinate system, then based on the given conditions, sketch the lines, figures, and coordinates, and subsequently proceed to solve the problem.

The reason why Qin Yuanqing consistently chooses to sit in the last row near the door or the window is not because these two spots offer a refreshing breeze in the summer, but rather because these locations attract the least attention, allowing him to daydream without being called out by the teacher

The entire high school experience is characterized by a very fast pace, akin to a highway. All subject teaching must be completed in the first semester of the third year, followed by a review in the second semester, which encompasses the knowledge acquired throughout high school. This involves continuously refining key points and essential knowledge in preparation for the examination points of the college entrance examination

Moreover, it seems that my memory has significantly improved. Qin Yuanqing felt a surge of excitement in his heart as he realized that his mind was exceptionally clear; he understood the lessons at once and found it very easy to comprehend and remember.

Qin Yuanqing sat in his seat, watching the blackboard and listening to Teacher Chen explain the Chinese language exam paper. He noticed that the blackboard appeared so clear. It is worth mentioning that since the second year of junior high, his vision had only been 4.7. He also did not like wearing glasses, and sitting in the back row made it difficult to see the blackboard clearly; everything appeared somewhat blurry, and he had to rely on guessing and listening.

Qin Yuanqing took a look and had a clear understanding in his heart, having basically grasped the relevant knowledge. After all, he had eight years of work experience and often engaged in various calculations. Now that he has been reborn, his comprehension and memory have significantly improved, making it easier for him to understand.

The thin monkey rolled his eyes and said, "Big brother, it's not that I am not putting in the effort. I spend more time in class than you do, and I complete my assignments diligently, unlike you who skips them. However, it's frustrating that my exam scores are always just barely passing.

Later, in order to buy a house, I borrowed money from various sources and barely managed to gather enough. However, even though I purchased the house, I still ended up with a significant amount of debt.

High school courses consist of four classes in the morning and three classes in the afternoon, along with evening self-study, which essentially occupies all of the time for studying. Qin Yuanqing is gradually adapting to high school life, without a mobile phone; communication is still done through a phone card used in phone booths and dormitories. The multimedia in the classroom can only be used to listen to music after class, which is monotonous and dull, yet Qin Yuanqing finds it quite enjoyable.