Chapter 4: School

Do not say anything, I am also worried; last time's math and English were extremely difficult

The morning air carries a hint of coolness and humidity, and a faint line of golden yellow appears in the eastern sky. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves of the row of large trees beside the school building. Upon entering the school gate, a white cement path leads directly to the first teaching building. In front of the white teaching building, a large number of students are coming and going, and the sound of bicycle bells fills the air. Occasionally, the clear roar of motorcycles can be heard. The gatekeeper at the entrance only allows small vehicles to enter. Although the Third Middle School is a standard high-fee institution, most students come from relatively affluent families, and there are quite a few top students, so it is not uncommon for them to have their own cars. However, with this regulation in place, many wealthy students have opted to switch to motorcycles.

After returning home yesterday, I practiced the first layer of the first realm of the Qi Cultivation Technique again, focusing on the patterns and hand seals. Lin Fei also figured out the cooldown time for visualizing the patterns, which is two hours. This means that after successfully visualizing five times, one must wait for two hours. However, the effects are quite evident; after successfully visualizing once, Lin Fei feels as if she has boundless energy surging from her body. Last night, despite only sleeping for four hours, she was full of energy and extremely spirited. The muscle strains on her body have also improved significantly. She had no choice but to get up quietly at four in the morning to practice the basic swordsmanship steps. The effects are very clear; after successfully visualizing once, Lin Fei feels as if she has boundless energy surging from her body. Last night, despite only sleeping for four hours, she was full of energy and extremely spirited. The muscle strains on her body have also improved significantly. She had no choice but to get up quietly at four in the morning to practice the basic swordsmanship steps, continuing until she left for class in the morning

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What he said earlier about needing it in the afternoon is indeed true. Having been reborn, one cannot afford to waste time. Moreover, now that the Qi training chapter has provided him with so much energy, it would be unreasonable not to make an effort to enrich himself and pursue knowledge.

"By the way, Lin Fei, could you lend me your portable cassette player for a while?" Fang Jing, somewhat vain and not from a well-off family, had seen Lin Fei receive a Sony cassette player with a wired remote control and LCD display as a reward from his father, Lin Jianguo, when he was admitted to San Zhong. Lin Fei treasured it greatly. However, after starting school, they sat together, and Fang Jing, with her lively personality, often engaged in casual conversations with Lin Fei, making them somewhat familiar with each other. Seeing that other classmates also had portable players, she held the remote control with a contented expression. After discovering that Lin Fei also had one, she couldn't help but borrow it a few times. Lin Fei, who was naturally shy and would blush when girls spoke to him, had no resistance to her requests.

South Korea and the United Kingdom, these two terms instantly ignited enthusiasm among everyone. This opportunity, which is only available in key provincial schools, is undoubtedly extremely valuable. Of course, this does not include Lin Fei

"It's nothing. I didn't sleep well last night, worried about the exam results." Lin Fei suppressed the urge to automatically retaliate with his right arm, which had been suddenly attacked, and spoke with a natural expression, full of lies.

A somewhat jarring bell rang. The students hurried back to their seats, preparing themselves and taking out their English textbooks for the morning reading. A few individual students were still hastily stuffing their breakfast bread into their mouths.

During my university years, I passed the CET-6 in English, but that CET-6 was at most equivalent to a CET-4 level, with only reading and writing skills, while my listening and speaking abilities were abysmal. Now, looking back, I must make up for it no matter what. Although language is merely a tool, mastering it well will significantly broaden my future knowledge acquisition. Many foreign professional books, when translated, ultimately do not compare to reading them in their original form.

Please return it to me before the afternoon, as I will need it in the afternoon

A hand clapped on Lin Fei's shoulder, and Chen Yun leaned in closer.

A middle-aged man with glasses and a slightly plump figure approached the teacher with a serious expression, almost stepping in time with the class bell. He is the homeroom teacher, English teacher Wu Zhong. He is serious and earnest, often using rules and regulations to intimidate students. He frequently resorts to scaring students with threats. He is not well-liked in the class

The classroom is somewhat noisy, with a girl chasing a grinning boy around the desks and chairs. Life in the second year of high school is like this; regardless of gender, at this age, one is beginning to experience the stirrings of affection. The nuances of relationships between boys and girls start to become somewhat clear, leading to a certain ambiguity in their everyday interactions.

Lin Fei, ranked 39th with a score of 82

Go ahead, you rascal, now you have such boldness!

"What kind of courage is that?" Lin Fei said dismissively. After all, how old is he? If he lacks even this level of composure and quality, then hasn't he wasted all those years of his life?

Zhao Chuanfang, 118 points, third place

After Fang Jing turned around, Chen Yuncai slapped Lin Fei hard on the shoulder with a loud clap

Feifei, what are you looking at? Acting all profound so early in the morning?

This weekend, the school will organize a large-scale English test to select ten exchange students who will go to the United States this year. Additionally, our foreign teacher classes have been arranged. If you continue to speak at the same level as before, it is likely that our foreign teachers, Ms. Park and Mr. Stephen, will refuse to teach our class. Students, you are almost adults now, with your own thoughts, and you should understand how precious these opportunities are for you, especially since both foreign teachers have priority recommendation slots for exchange students. Moreover, they still have connections with their home institutions, and if you can gain their recognition, it is very possible to secure exchange student slots in South Korea and the United Kingdom.

This test essentially revealed the current distribution of grades among our classmates. Although I do not deny that the questions were difficult, such results are unacceptable to me. He then began to read out the names and rankings one by one.

However, although the current Lin Fei is no longer the same as before, she would not refuse such a small request. She took out a black wired earphone connected to her body from the desk and handed it over.

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In the classroom where Lin Fei is located, the desks and chairs are arranged such that every two desks and chairs are placed together, meaning two students sit side by side. Then, every other week, they shift one seat to the left. This week, it just so happens that it is Lin Fei's turn to sit by the window

This time's results are not particularly significant, but! He changed the subject. His gaze swept around the classroom. He raised his voice

He spoke softly, but a girl sitting in front slightly turned her head, a hint of a smile and pride flashing in her eyes. This girl is named Fang Jing, possessing a very good figure, with a youthful body that is well-proportioned and curvaceous, quite alluring. Although her looks can only be considered average and not particularly beautiful, her lively personality has earned her some fame in the class and among the other classes.

In a position by the window on the first floor of the teaching building and library, a tall, thin boy with a slightly pale complexion is sitting idly in his seat, tilting his head and gazing blankly at the garden outside. A waft of fresh, unknown floral fragrance drifts in from the garden, which is quite uplifting. This person is Lin Fei

Every Wednesday, there is a weekly test for all subjects. The report cards are distributed on Monday and are directly posted on the back of the classroom door, serving as one of the standard sources of comparison within the class

However, there are still a few like-minded enthusiasts who share his passion for novels and anime, especially anime. In this day and age, there may not be a shortage of those who enjoy novels, but those who appreciate anime are still relatively few.

One by one, names were called out. Having just entered the second year of high school, everyone was already quite familiar with Wu Zhong's methods. However, when the names of those with lower scores were announced, they felt somewhat embarrassed under the gaze of those around them. In this day and age, having poor grades makes one unconsciously feel inferior when speaking with classmates.

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Um... okay... alright. Fang Jing turned her head in astonishment. In the previous few instances when he borrowed, this boy had always been blushing, unable to articulate his words clearly, and his eyes would flicker, not daring to look at her. How could he be so composed and calm now, confidently setting a return time?

Lin Fei in his previous life was a typical introvert. Whenever he saw a slightly attractive girl approaching, he would become extremely nervous, and if she greeted him, he would likely blush immediately. Additionally, his academic performance could only be considered below average, he did not know how to dress himself, and his appearance was also lacking. Apart from reading novels and watching anime, he had few other hobbies, which naturally resulted in him having few friends in class

Fang Xiao, 121 points, first place

Opening the English textbook on the desktop at wwwhetushu.com, Lin Fei began the pre-planned study steps, completely undisturbed. His time is very precious now

When it comes to exam results, Chen Yun's expression also changed somewhat

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Immediately after reading the last few names, Wu Zhong sternly reprimanded for a few moments, and his expression became even more serious

Cough—this time the report card has been released. Wu Zhong cast a dark glance over the students below.

After leaving a few words, Wu Zhong strode out of the classroom

Lin Fei felt more than ten gazes drifting towards her, with a score of 150 points, where 90 points is the passing mark, and her score had not even reached the passing line

Cheng Dekai. 119 points, second place

The classmate sitting next to him is a somewhat thin boy with glasses named Chen Yun, who has a few pimples on his face. He has a habit of constantly adjusting his glasses with his index finger while speaking. He is an extremely reserved yet flirtatious individual. On the surface, he exudes an air of scholarly demeanor, but behind the scenes, he enjoys discussing rather risqué topics. In his previous life, Lin Fei and he were quite good friends; he was generous, often treating Lin Fei to meals since Lin Fei had limited pocket money. However, this guy loved to tease Lin Fei by making jokes about his name. After all, the character 'Fei' is predominantly used for females, and having it associated with Lin Fei, an unremarkable-looking boy, undoubtedly creates a striking contrast.

Ping City No. 3 Middle School, the best school in the city for education, consistently ranks among the top five in the province for college entrance examination admission rates each year, qualifying it as a provincial key school. Although the tuition fees are not considered high due to national regulations, the additional costs for tutoring, miscellaneous fees, and other various expenses far exceed that meager tuition fee.