Chapter 6: Deskmate

As soon as she stepped out, the class erupted in excitement

Amidst the applause, Yang Fengmei gently encouraged, "Work hard, and if your parents knew about your current academic situation, they would surely be pleased. Once you go to university in the future and gain knowledge, everything at home will be different"

However, given Zhang Qing's current rate of progress, it is merely a matter of time before she surpasses others

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They are all busy rearranging their desks, which is indeed a significant matter

Zhang Qing exclaimed, "Are we going right now?"

There is a bar counter, seven or eight wooden tables, a wooden platform in front with a piano on top, and a microphone on a stand

After the two entered, Zhang Qing, who was visiting a bar for the first time in his life, did not feel too constrained. He looked around and found that there were indeed no flashing lights or anything of that sort, nor were there any private rooms or compartments.

Others did not dare to respond, but Qi Juan, being bolder, shook her head and sighed: "Indeed, it has been a heartfelt effort, but lacking in talent, there is nothing to be done..."

The people around burst into laughter

Zhang Qing stood up and noticed that dozens of classmates were looking at him, while Yang Fengmei was also encouragingly watching him, signaling him not to be shy. Zhang Qing thought for a moment and said: "I don't know if it's because of this, but I can share my experience, although it may not be suitable for everyone. During the summer vacation, because my parents were both unwell and unable to work in the fields, I harvested the eighteen acres of wheat fields by myself. I could only read during my breaks. Or rather, I could only rest when I was reading. During the summer vacation, because my parents were both unwell and unable to work in the fields, I harvested the eighteen acres of wheat fields by myself. I could only read during my breaks. Or rather, I could only rest when I was reading.

Zhang Qing did not understand: "What am I going to do?"

Upon hearing these words, Zhang Qing naturally understood that this was Qi Juan's way of helping him, and she did not wish to hurt his pride, which is why she chose to express it in this manner

The middle-aged man is naturally Qi Ping, one of the most prominent rock kings in the mainland music scene who once enjoyed immense popularity.

The middle-aged man looked at Zhang Qing and smiled as he nodded. Zhang Qing bowed and greeted, "Hello, Uncle Qi, my name is Zhang Qing."

Zhang Qing nodded, walked to the bar, and saw a bald middle-aged man standing behind the bar, smiling as he looked at the two of them

How is it? Isn't it different from what you expected?

After pointing at her classmates with disappointment, Yang Fengmei turned and left

Zhang Qing said: "If you gain insight in a bar, that is not called gaining insight, that is called getting drunk"

Currently, her ranking is still slightly higher than Zhang Qing's, as Zhang Qing did not perform well in the Chinese language exam

A howl of wolves echoed, and Yang Fengmei glared over, warning: "Not just Qi Juan and Zhang Qing, but all of you who think you can complement each other to improve your grades, come to me. I will decide after reviewing. But let me make it clear, if anyone's grades decline after changing seats, just wait and see how I deal with you, I will call your parents! Alright, class dismissed. During the National Day holiday, don't go crazy, think carefully about how to work hard this year, work hard!"

Qi Juan smiled and said, "People like you, who are naturally talented, are their favorites. The talent I speak of is the kind recognized in their circles, the kind that the ancestors bless for a living. With your innate perfect pitch, they will surely appreciate you. If you do not choose music as your path, you can still learn a lot from these seasoned veterans. Even when you go to university, you can still apply it... At the very least, singing in bars can earn you enough for tuition and living expenses."

There is also a notice posted by the entrance, stating that the store will be closed to customers tonight

On the side, Liu Shanshan laughed and said: "This is easy, let Zhang Qing take you back to his hometown. Go to the wheat fields in the western frontier and bask in the sun. While he plows the fields, you can bring him meals, and you will also become enlightened."

Qi Juan, you have surprised me as well; what is going on with your science subjects

Yang Fengmei gritted her teeth and said: "Why is there no way? Don't always think that girls are necessarily weak in science... that boys are definitely strong?" After a pause, she continued: "Look at Zhang Qing, this time at the beginning of the school year, how much progress he has made, the teachers are all shocked. So, it still means you are not diligent enough!"

Tomorrow's bar

The smile on his face faded slightly, and his scrutinizing gaze began to reassess Zhang Qing.

Zhang Qing had just come downstairs when he saw Qi Juan waiting below. Upon seeing him, she waved and said: "Zhang Qing, there is a gathering at our bar tonight, featuring musicians, and some are coming from the Magic City and Flower City. Would you like to come and take a look?"

Qi Juan laughed and said, "In the last music class, Old Wu played a section of 'The Tea Blossom Ode.' He marked all the notes on paper, without missing a single one. He never learned to play the piano when he was young."

Wang Siyang, Li Muqing, Zhao Xiang... what is going on with you all? You managed to rank in the top thirty of the grade in the final exam last semester, but how did you perform in this month's test?

Such an explanation is certainly more credible than saying it was due to the alignment of the nine stars that led to a long dream... Otherwise, he might have been beaten to death by the homeroom teacher

Qi Juan was clearly very happy, and she indeed hoped to receive assistance from Zhang Qing in the sciences

Haha, go to hell! Who dares to open my shell!

Zhang Qing nodded with a smile in agreement, and Yang Fengmei said to Qi Juan: "Don't you think Zhang Qing studies well? Then you should change your seat and sit next to Zhang Qing. In the next monthly exam, I want to see improvement. I don't believe it, is it really a lack of talent?"

Even Zhang Qing has heard his songs in the western frontier, which shows just how popular he has become

Having overseen so many cohorts, yours is the weakest

After organizing her backpack, Zhang Qing also put it on her back and prepared to head to the reading room

Qi Juan smiled and said, "I can't be bothered with you all." After saying this, she moved the books from the desk next to Zhang Qing, sent away Zhang Qing's old classmate Xu Cheng, and after arranging everything, she greeted her classmates and went downstairs first

Young Master, I look forward to your guidance in the future

Qi Juan adjusted the strap of her backpack and smiled, saying: "What do you know? Even if one is nostalgic, one should still hold onto hope, and all hope lies in tomorrow. Young man, you are still young, go on in."

The two of them laughed and left the school together, taking the bus to Qi Juan's bar.

The classmates around her were so upset that they cried. Qi Juan, who scored 130 on a test out of a possible 150, could achieve over 140 in both Chinese and English, yet still felt dissatisfied

The two individuals were neither relatives nor acquaintances, and in the past, they had hardly exchanged a few words. Her ability to take this step moved Zhang Qing, who nodded and said: "Thank you."

Seeing him agree, Qi Juan was also very pleased and waved her hand with a flourish, saying, "Then let's go"

However, within Class 9 of the third year at Jiangjing City No. 1 High School, there was not much of a joyful atmosphere, as the homeroom teacher, Yang Fengmei, was in a fit of rage

Qiping : `` ... ... ''

What did you all score on this month's exam, huh? One by one, you all act so fierce every day that you don't even know your own surname!

Qi Juan and her classmates laughed heartily and said: "Teacher Yang, he is a boy, right? I heard that it's because the wheat harvest at home is good this year, and when one encounters joyful events, their spirits are uplifted, which has led to his rapid progress. Our family doesn't have any wheat fields, so we can't make an effort. Why not let Zhang Qing rent two acres of wheat fields for me to give it a try!"

Qi Juan stepped forward, resting her arm on the shoulder of the middle-aged man, and pointed at Zhang Qing, saying: "My new deskmate, from the West Xinjiang region, has made an unbeatable progress in science. Last semester, he was over one hundred in the grade, and this time he has soared directly into the top ten. In Lao Yang's eyes, he is now the most popular, while I have become outdated." Her tone was self-deprecating.

During the period of the 11th, the reading room will remain open and self-study is allowed

Looking at the sign on the iron gate located in an inconspicuous spot on Han Zheng Street, Zhang Qing smiled and said, "With a nostalgic style, shouldn't it be called Yesterday Bar?"

September 30, the National Day holiday is about to begin.

Qi Juan smiled proudly and said: "What do you think? Today, many big names are here, and the bar has already cleared out. I have to go work as a waitress. With you as a ready laborer, how could I let this opportunity pass? By the way, do you think wiping tables and serving drinks at the bar is the same as harvesting wheat in your own field? It's all labor! So, will I suddenly become enlightened too?"

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Qi Juan smiled and asked Zhang Qing while leading her towards the bar

The boys naturally felt envy and jealousy towards Zhang Qing, but it was all within reasonable limits. After all, they did not believe that in the future Qi Juan would go to the Western Frontier Province with Zhang Qing to harvest wheat; just thinking about such a thing seemed amusing.

Yang Fengmei was amused by Qi Juan, especially when she saw Zhang Qing laughing joyfully. After laughing, she said: "Jokes aside, I must commend Zhang Qing. The progress has been remarkable; not only in mathematics and science, but even in English, there has been a rapid improvement. Zhang Qing, please share with everyone how you suddenly made such great progress. Your handwriting has also become increasingly beautiful. You are developing in a well-rounded manner!" Zhang Qing, please share with everyone how you suddenly made such great progress. Your handwriting has also become increasingly beautiful. You are developing in a well-rounded manner!

The summer in the western region is particularly hot, but when I read in the wheat field, my mind feels exceptionally cool and my thoughts are clear. Many formulas that were previously muddled and only half-understood become quickly comprehensible while reading in the wheat field