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Mathematical formulas, Chinese poems, English words and grammar... they explained each point of knowledge patiently, again and again, until Chen Yu fully understood it.

As the days went by, with the help of Shi An and Shi Ning, Chen Yu's attitude towards learning changed significantly.

He no longer avoids studying as before, but actively seeks out practice problems. When he encounters problems he doesn't understand, he also actively asks Shi An and Shi Ning for help.

Finally, the day of the monthly exam arrived.

Chen Yu entered the examination hall with a mix of nervousness and anticipation. He knew this was the moment to test the results of his hard work over the past few days. During the exam period, a tense atmosphere permeated the campus.

The students were all answering the questions seriously, and Chen Yu was no exception.

He stared intently at the exam paper; the questions that had once given him a headache now seemed much more approachable to him.

He wrote down the answer stroke by stroke, silently thanking Shi An and Shi Ning for their help.

After the exam, Chen Yu felt a sense of relief, but he was still somewhat uneasy. He didn't know how he had done, or if he had let Shi An and Shi Ning down. The days waiting for the results felt like an eternity.

Finally, the day arrived when the results were announced. The classroom was bustling with activity as students crowded around the results board, searching for their names. Chen Yu stood far to the side, not daring to approach.

Shi An and Shi Ning walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and encouraged him, saying, "Chen Yu, don't be afraid. No matter how you do on the exam, we've seen all the hard work you've put in."

Chen Yu took a deep breath and mustered his courage to walk towards the results board. When his eyes fell on his own name, he could hardly believe his eyes.

His name jumped from last place to over seventy places, successfully entering the lower tier. His heart suddenly raced, and an indescribable joy welled up inside him.

"I did it! I really did it!"

Chen Yu shouted excitedly. His classmates, hearing his shout, all looked at him with surprise. When they saw Chen Yu's score, they couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

"Chen Yu, you're amazing!"

"That's such a huge improvement!"

Praises from the students rose and fell. Shi An and Shi Ning were also incredibly happy for Chen Yu. They came over and hugged Chen Yu tightly.

“We knew you could do it!” Shi An said with a smile.

"Yes, your efforts during this time have not been in vain."

Shi Ning chimed in. The homeroom teacher walked into the classroom and, seeing the students gathered together, asked, "What happened? Why is it so noisy?"

A student answered loudly, "Teacher, Chen Yu improved his ranking by more than seventy places in this monthly exam!"

The teacher smiled with satisfaction after hearing this.

"Chen Yu, I'm really happy for you that you've made such progress. This is all thanks to your hard work, and I also want to thank Shi An and Shi Ning for their help."

The teacher's words strengthened Chen Yu's resolve to continue studying hard.

To celebrate Chen Yu's progress, Shi An and Shi Ning suggested that everyone go to the playground to play basketball. The students readily agreed, and a large group of them headed towards the playground.

On the playground, the sun shone brightly, and the grass was lush and green. The students divided into two teams and began a fierce basketball game.

Chen Yu ran and jumped on the court, freely expressing his joy. A confident smile radiated from his face, as if he were a different person. During a break in the game, Chen Yu sat on a bench by the field, looking at his classmates, his heart filled with emotion.

He recalled his despair about studying, the patient guidance from Shi An and Shi Ning, and the efforts he had made during this period.

He knew that this was not just an improvement in his grades, but a turning point in his life.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the bustling vegetable market, where Jiang Man weaved through the crowd, selecting fresh vegetables.

As she picked out vegetables, she was mentally planning what delicious food to cook for Shi An and Shi Ning that evening.

After buying groceries, Jiang Man carried the heavy bags home.

As she passed by the school gate, she saw Shi An and Shi Ning in the distance. Just as she was about to wave and call out to them, she noticed that there was a boy with them. Upon closer inspection, she realized that it was Chen Yu.

Shi Ning, with her sharp eyes, spotted her mother immediately. Like a happy little deer, she skipped and hopped over, then playfully took Jiang Man's arm and said, "Mom, why did you take so long to come!"

Shi An smiled and walked over to take the groceries from her mother. Jiang Man smiled and patted Shi Ning's head, then looked at Chen Yu with some confusion.

At this moment, Shi Ning excitedly said, "Mom, Chen Yu improved by more than seventy places this time! The teachers are all very surprised!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man's eyes were filled with surprise and delight, and she couldn't help but look Chen Yu over again.

"Chen Yu, you're amazing!" Jiang Man exclaimed sincerely. "I never expected you to improve so much!"

Chen Yu scratched his head a little embarrassedly, his face flushed, and said softly, "Auntie, I was able to make such progress thanks to Shi An and Shi Ning's tutoring."

Jiang Man looked at the humble boy in front of her and felt gratified.

She said warmly, "Chen Yu, come to my house for dinner today, I'll treat you to a nice meal!"

Chen Yu quickly waved his hand to refuse, "Auntie, this is too much trouble for you. I'll just go home and eat."

But Jiang Man insisted, holding Chen Yu's hand and saying, "No trouble at all. You and Shi An and Shi Ning are good friends, so just consider this a celebration of your progress."

Under Jiang Man's enthusiastic invitation, Chen Yu had no choice but to agree.

Along the way, Shi Ning chattered away like a little sparrow, constantly talking about Chen Yu's progress, while Shi An added to the conversation. Jiang Man would occasionally chime in, asking about Chen Yu's learning difficulties and encouraging him to keep going.

Chen Yu listened quietly, his heart filled with warmth. He had never imagined that his progress would receive so much attention and encouragement. Back home, Jiang Man plunged into the kitchen and began bustling about.

Soon, an enticing aroma wafted from the kitchen.

Shi An and Shi Ning chatted with Chen Yu in the living room, sharing interesting stories from school.

At dinner, a sumptuous meal was laid out on the table. Jiang Man kept putting food on Chen Yu's plate, urging him to eat more.

Looking at everything before him, Chen Yu felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He knew that this warmth came not only from the delicious food, but also from the love of this family.

This meal was not only a celebration of Chen Yu's progress, but also a testament to a warm friendship, making Chen Yu feel unprecedented warmth and encouragement, and turning this ordinary night into something exceptionally cozy and unforgettable. (End of Chapter)