Rebirth Must Be Happy

Chapter 110 [109] Thank you, Chen!
"Thank you, Chen, for helping me with my studies."

Xu Jinhuan dared not actually confess his feelings, otherwise Chen Xingzhu would be so embarrassed that she might ignore him for half a month. He would feign reluctance, then gloss over the matter with a single sentence and get to the point:
"You all know more about learning methods and approaches than I do. What I want to say today is that you should first find a reason or motivation to study hard."
"In his inaugural address at Peking University, Cai Yuanpei told everyone three things. The first was to hold fast to one's principles. My suggestion isn't so lofty or grand; I just wanted to motivate everyone to study harder."

This is Suicheng No. 1 High School, full of top students. If Xu Jinhuan were to share any study methods, it would be like showing off his limited skills to an expert. Therefore, he didn't mention it at all.

"Everyone should know about positive feedback mechanisms. For example, when you work, you get a salary at the end of the month and receive a monetary reward. The feedback cycle is one month. Or, when you play a game, you complete game tasks, upgrade your level or equipment, and you can defeat others and gain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. The feedback cycle is a few days or a few minutes."

Does anyone know how long the feedback cycle is for learning?

Xu Jinhuan paused symbolically for a moment, "We all understand that the rewards of studying hard now will stay with us for the rest of our lives, but the feedback cycle is too long, so long that sometimes we even doubt whether it will really pay off..."

"My suggestion is to find a more specific goal or motivation. It doesn't have to be glorious or great; it can even be small or ridiculous. As long as it motivates you to study hard, that's enough."

"It can be a grade or a ranking, or it can be a step-by-step plan; it can be a brief indulgence after finishing an assignment, or it can be the girl in your heart..."

After speaking, Xu Jinhuan observed the reactions of the teachers in front of him, and then added: "At our age, it is normal to be in the throes of puberty and have feelings for the opposite sex. It is not shameful, but it violates school rules and is not encouraged."

Another burst of laughter erupted from below.

"Once you have the motivation, how exactly to study is something that many of you here... well, many of you standing here are top students or teachers who are better at it than I am, so I won't presume to teach you."

Xu Jinhuan finished speaking quickly, then gave a brief summary, saying, "That concludes my sharing for today. I would like to thank the school leaders again for their trust in me, thank Teacher Fu, thank student Chen, and thank everyone for listening to my rambling. I hope everyone has a bright future."

After he finished speaking, he bowed slightly, turned around, and stepped off the stage.

"Whoa Whoah"

Perhaps because it ended so cleanly and efficiently, without wasting anyone's time, the students immediately and spontaneously applauded, as if afraid he might change his mind.

Fu Qingxuan stood at the front of the line, unsure whether she was satisfied with his speech or not, because apart from "Cai Yuanpei's inaugural speech at Peking University" and "finding the motivation to learn," Xu Jinhuan's speech had absolutely nothing to do with what was written on the draft paper.

He didn't even finish half of the "outline" on the draft paper.

Judging from the students' reactions, they seemed very satisfied with his experience sharing, and the applause was very enthusiastic and long-lasting.

"Thank you, Xu, for sharing."

Dean of Students Liang Hongtao returned to the podium, coughed, and said, "Student Xu made a good point: puppy love is against school rules and is not encouraged. Everyone should take this as a warning."

'As expected of the Dean of Students, he really knows how to focus on the key points!'

Xu Jinhuan muttered to himself, but before he could even return to the class formation, he heard Liang Hongtao say, "Alright, dismissed!"

The once orderly student ranks crumbled instantly, like a flood breaking through a dam, and then surged towards the playground gate like a tidal wave.

"Brother Huan, that's great!"

"One set after another!"

"Does 'not advocating' mean you don't oppose it either?"

"You're quite the flatterer!"

……

Many students came over to tease him, and Xu Jinhuan didn't hold back, accepting all the teasing. He then glanced at Class 9 and only saw Chen Xingzhu's back as she was surrounded by Zhou Wei and a few others, disappearing into the crowd.

"Thank you, Chen!"

Zhou Wei and the others were also teasing Chen Xingzhu, saying, "Xu Jinhuan thanked you twice!"

"Something feels off to me."

Zhou Wei thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Xingzhu helped Xu Jinhuan, and Xu Jinhuan jumped from the bottom of the class to the top five, and is still 77th in the grade... I sit next to Xingzhu, so shouldn't I improve even faster?"

"That just means you're stupid."

Zhu Xinyao said with a grin, "Besides, Xu Jinhuan said that you need to have motivation... Do you have the same motivation as him?"

"I know I know!"

Hu Yingxin also actively participated in the gossip, "Xu Jinhuan just said that motivation can be for the one in your heart... right?"

Chen Xingzhu couldn't help but roll her eyes, ignoring their teasing. She noticed that many students nearby were looking at her or whispering among themselves.

This has happened before, but never as obviously and frequently as today. Clearly, this is all because of Xu Jinhuan's two instances of thanking Chen.

'Seriously... I hate it~'

She kept a straight face, pretending not to notice, and pretending that she didn't care at all, but in her heart she felt both ashamed and annoyed, as well as some joy and sweetness that she wouldn't even admit to herself.

'How annoying!'

Chen Xingzhu pursed her lips, secretly feeling annoyed. 'They didn't even tell me beforehand, I wasn't prepared at all...'

“You didn’t see Tang Jingming’s expression,”

Xie Zhiqiang and the others quickly found Xu Jinhuan. Wang Yuan, with his arm around Xu Jinhuan's shoulder, said with great satisfaction, "Especially when everyone was clapping at the end, he had no choice but to clap along, his expression was like he'd eaten shit..."

Xie Zhiqiang said, "I thought you would forget your lines, but you didn't."

"Gastroscour."

Xu Jinhuan waved his hand, displaying the demeanor of a master, and said, "Don't be so smug."

It's a pity it's not next Monday, otherwise he was planning to invite his parents over to see it, and Song Zhiyu would most likely come along to join in the fun.

After having breakfast in the cafeteria, Xu Jinhuan returned to the classroom to continue reviewing.

This is not only for the high school entrance exam, but also to lay a solid foundation.

Xu Jinhuan was surprised by the huge leap in his midterm exam results, which made him think that he could try to work harder and maybe he really had the potential to be a top student.
"Brother Huan, put it here."

The English homework assignments for the holiday were quickly handed in to Xu Jinhuan's desk. He was too lazy to count them, and Fu Qingxuan herself was too lazy to count them either. She handed them in to the office along with the "on-duty" list.

Fu Qingxuan didn't seem to mind, nodded and let him go back, then prepared to go to the classroom herself.

"Jingle Bell"

The first class on Wednesday was English. Fu Qingxuan walked into the classroom first, and the bell rang afterward. Tang Jingming led everyone to say hello to the teacher. Then Fu Qingxuan waved her hand, and everyone sat down, just like usual.

"Teacher Fu!"

However, just before Fu Qingxuan opened her book and was about to speak, someone suddenly raised their hand and stood up, "Teacher Fu, I want to report this!"

All eyes in the classroom turned to him instantly.

Xu Jinhuan also glanced at her and found that the other person was a girl he had no recollection of at all. He couldn't see her face from behind. She was wearing a school uniform and was not very tall.

Fu Qingxuan was also a little surprised and asked, "Report what?"

"I am reporting Xu Jinhuan."

The girl who spoke said loudly, and pointed at Xu Jinhuan, "Xu Jinhuan didn't collect the English homework at all. He just wrote the list of those who finished. He divided our class into two groups and made them take turns handing it in as punishment..."

The whole classroom was silent.

Fu Qingxuan paused for two seconds before looking at Xu Jinhuan and asking, "Xu Jinhuan, is there anything you want to say?"

All eyes in the classroom turned back to Xu Jinhuan, while some stared at the girl who had made the report, both angry and puzzled, wondering what had gotten into her and why she had made the report.

If someone works hard on their homework but is placed on the starting lineup and is unhappy about it, they should have reported it long ago, instead of waiting until today!

If not, then why?
"I'm sorry, Teacher Fu."

Although there was no longer any need to fall out with Fu Qingxuan, Xu Jinhuan had long been prepared to be reported. She stood up and frankly admitted, "I did do that."

Fu Qingxuan's attitude seemed a bit strange. She wasn't angry, and she didn't even look at Xu Jinhuan again. Instead, she looked at the other people in the classroom, and after a while, she asked Xu Jinhuan again, "Why did you do that?"

Xu Jinhuan didn't explain, but simply said, "I'm sorry, Teacher Fu, I was wrong."

Come to my office after class.

Fu Qingxuan took a deep breath and then said, "Alright, everyone sit down and let's start class."

(End of this chapter)