Rebirth begins with picking up a cold and aloof school beauty

Friday arrived in the blink of an eye, the day after the monthly exam.

The results for the three main subjects have been released one after another, only the results for the combined science subjects have not yet been released.

Inside the classroom of Class 10, Grade 12.

Chen Zhou buried his head on his desk with a worried look on his face and let out a long sigh, "Sigh..."

He had a premonition that a storm was coming.

I'm definitely not going to escape the questioning from the grade head, Ms. Gao, this time.

We can only deal with whatever comes our way.

Long Jiajia asked, "Dude, what's wrong? Why are you sighing like that?"

Chen Zhou said, "Don't even mention it. I bombed the monthly exam. I have no face to face my fellow villagers in Jiangdong."

Long Jiajia: ? ? ?

Liu Xing laughed in exasperation, saying, "No, Chen Zhou, you got 149 in English and 143 in Math. Your Chinese score was a bit low, but it was still 108. Plus, you usually get 280 or 290 in combined science. You're definitely going to be among the top students in the grade this time!"

"You still have no face to face your elders in Jiangdong? Shouldn't we all commit seppuku at any moment?"

Long Jiajia said, "Yes, Chen Zhou, is it really because of this monthly exam?"

"Or did you and Xia Yu have a fight?"

Chen Zhou said, "No, not at all. Not to mention that Xia Yu is gentle and good-tempered, there's not a single fault to be found. Even if she really has something wrong with her, with her stunningly beautiful face, I would never have a conflict with her."

After being fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), Long Jiajia and Liu Xing couldn't help but pout.

But they both felt that what Chen Zhou said made a lot of sense!

Just then, the sound of high heels clicking on the floor came from the back door of the classroom.

Soon, Gao Qin's voice rang out, sounding quite serious.

"Chen Zhou, come to my office!"

In an instant, the classroom fell completely silent.

The students looked at each other, and as Chen Zhou left the classroom, they began to whisper among themselves.

"What's going on? Why is Teacher Gao looking for Chen Zhou again?"

"Didn't Chen Zhou do quite well on his English test this time? 149, first in the grade for a single subject, so why does Teacher Gao look so unhappy?"

"I don't understand. Teacher Gao praised him in public just yesterday, how come he's turned on us so suddenly today?"

"Could it be that Chen Zhou and Xia Yu are really dating? Has their affair been exposed?"

"No way! Uh... but it seems like this is the only way it makes sense."

"If that's really the case, wouldn't Chen Zhou be torn to pieces by Teacher Gao? You know, Xia Yu is Teacher Gao's most valued student! Without a doubt!"

Meanwhile, in the homeroom teacher's office.

No one mentioned Xia Yu.

No one mentioned it, and no one knew about her so-called secret relationship with Chen Zhou.

However, Gao Qin still reprimanded Chen Zhou mercilessly in front of all the teachers present.

"Chen Zhou, what do you mean?!"

"Chinese 108, Math 143, English 149. Yesterday, I praised you in front of the whole class for your tremendous progress in English, and you even got the highest score in the grade for that subject. And what happened? You got a measly 199 in the combined science exam!"

"You didn't even get 200 points, barely passing! When have you ever taken a combined science exam and didn't you get 280 or 290?!"

"Ha! My English score went up by 50 points, but my combined science score dropped by 100 points. Are you kidding me?"

"Let's calculate your total score again, only 599! With your previous grades, you could have gotten into a 985 university, but now you've dropped to a 211 university! If you drop any further, will you only be able to get into a non-985/211 first-tier university next time?!"

"I'm asking you this: are you deliberately trying to disgust me? Do you have a problem with me, the head of your grade?"

Gao Qin loved Chen Zhou deeply, but also held him in high esteem.

She couldn't understand why Chen Zhou's combined science scores had suddenly plummeted.

Teacher Li said he might be manipulating scores, just like with English in the past, where he clearly had the ability to score 150 points, but only got around 100 points each time.

But this time, Chen Zhou's combined science score dropped by a hundred points, which is too outrageous!

Furthermore, Gao Qin was also worried that Chen Zhou, who was used to controlling his scores in regular exams, might falter at the crucial moment of the college entrance examination.

In her view, Chen Zhou clearly had the ability to get into Tsinghua or Peking University.

Such a promising talent shouldn't be ruined by his stubbornness and some bad exam habits!

At this moment, Chen Zhou, who was being scolded, thought to himself, "I have really lost all my cultivation!"

I've really forgotten most of the science knowledge.

I was able to get a score of 199 this time thanks to Xia Xiaomiao's dedicated tutoring.

Of course, my own efforts are also very important.

If I hadn't used the squinting and craning methods during the exam...

Cough!

Chen Zhou began, "Teacher Gao, I want to admit my mistake first. This time, in the combined science exam... it was indeed because I was trying to manipulate my score!"

Li Guoling said, "See, Teacher Gao, I told you this kid was just controlling his score."

Gao Qin exhaled two puffs of hot air from her nostrils and said to Chen Zhou, "Continue."

Chen Zhou said, "But I overdid it this time and didn't grasp the right balance."

Gao Qin glared at Chen Zhou and said unhappily, "So you know that too!"

Chen Zhou gave an embarrassed smile and continued, "Teacher Gao, please calm down. I promise you, in the next monthly exam, the mock exam, and every exam from now on, I will definitely give it my all and won't hold back on my scores anymore!"

Chen Zhou thought to himself, "Although I only scored 199 on the science comprehensive exam this time, it's mainly because my rebirth time was too short, and I didn't pick up too much of the knowledge I had forgotten."

But if I have another month, I can go back to my peak level in the science subjects.

I'm still confident that I can get back to 240 or 250 points or higher.

Give me a few more months, and it's not impossible for me to improve it to over 270!

Although there is still a gap compared to my peak level, it is not much, which I can explain as not performing well.

I'm sure Teacher Gao will understand and won't fly into a rage like he did today.

Chen Zhou was making plans in his mind.

Seeing Chen Zhou actively admitting his mistakes, with a correct attitude and a confident look on his face, one could see that he was very serious.

Gao Qin really couldn't scold him anymore.

Gao Qin tactically drank water.

Soon, Gao Qin spoke again: "Chen Zhou, I'll trust you one more time and give you another chance."

"If you mess this up again, don't blame me for losing my temper!"

"No! I need to invite your parents over and have a serious talk with them about your studies!"

Gao Qin was very serious.

Chen Zhou: "…………"

He thought to himself, "I really want to see my parents, but now is not the time."

Especially if they find out I'm starting a business outside, it might cause unnecessary trouble.

For example, he abruptly halted his entrepreneurial venture and forced himself to devote himself entirely to preparing for the college entrance examination.

There's nothing we can do; that's just how the older generation's thinking and perspective are.

Therefore, we can't let Teacher Gao call our parents!

Chen Zhou asked, "Professor Gao, what kind of opportunity are you referring to?"

Gao Qin said, "Next month's exam will be the first mock exam for senior high school students in Rongcheng. Give it your all and get into the top 200 in Rongcheng."

Chen Zhou was stunned. "Me? In the top two hundred in the entire city of Chengdu?"

Gao Qin nodded slightly. "That's right! Only if you're in the top 200 in Chengdu will you have a chance to get into Tsinghua or Peking University!"

Li Guoling smiled and interjected, "Chen Zhou, Teacher Gao and I both have high hopes for you!"

Chen Zhou made an "uh" sound and asked, "Then... approximately how many points do I need?"

Gao Qin said, "I don't know, maybe around 680? It depends on the difficulty of the exam."

Chen Zhou: "…………"

He did the math and figured that even if he improved his combined science score by 50 points in a month, he would only get 650 points!

To get a higher score, you'll need many times more time and effort!

Seeing Chen Zhou's hesitation, Gao Qin said, "What's wrong? Chen Zhou, you lack confidence? If you don't even have the confidence to get into the top 200 in Chengdu, how will you get into Tsinghua or Peking University in the future?"

Uh... Teacher Gao, it's not that we lack confidence, it's just that our abilities don't allow it!

Besides, apart from Xia Xiaomiao, who is far ahead of the competition, no other top student in our school dares to guarantee that they will definitely get into Tsinghua or Peking University.

Chen Zhou said, "Professor Gao, are you saying that I absolutely have to strive for Tsinghua or Peking University?"

"It's not necessarily a must to go, is it?"

Gao Qin frowned, her anger rising, and said, "What kind of talk is that? Tsinghua and Peking Universities are just like the old Whampoa Military Academy!"

"It's every high school student's dream!"

"It's an honor for us teachers to nurture a student who gets into Tsinghua or Peking University!"

"Chen Zhou, let me put this to you: if you really get into Tsinghua or Peking University, what you do at school, not only will I not care, but even the principal won't care!"

Chen Zhou said, "Xia Yu is guaranteed a spot in Tsinghua or Peking University, and I haven't seen you doing anything about it."

Gao Qin said, "She hasn't passed the exam yet, has she?"

Chen Zhou: "…………"

So you don't want to talk nonsense?

By the time I get into Tsinghua or Peking University, I'll have already graduated, and you won't be able to control me anymore.

Seeing Chen Zhou remain silent, Gao Qin's expression softened considerably. She said, "Chen Zhou, don't feel pressured. Think about why, in the entire senior year, besides Xia Yu, I think you have the best chance of getting into Tsinghua or Peking University?"

Chen Zhou shook his head. "I don't know. Why?"

Gao Qin said, "Didn't you win first prize in the provincial informatics competition last time? Just based on that provincial first prize, you can get Tsinghua and Peking University to lower your admission score by 10 points!"

"Tell me, do you think you have a better chance than other students?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhou was completely stunned.

1 second……

2 second……

3 second……

Several seconds passed before Chen Zhou came to his senses, his joy overflowing.

My face is practically splitting from smiling!

I'm overjoyed!

A new path opens up before you do!

Gao Qin pouted and said, "Chen Zhou, you don't have to be that happy, do you?"

"Although you have a 10-point advantage over others, getting into Tsinghua or Peking University isn't easy. You still need to keep working hard in the days to come and absolutely cannot slack off..."

Chen Zhou interrupted, "Wait a minute, Professor Gao, I wanted to ask, has the semi-finals of the informatics competition started yet? I remember it was around November, this month?"

Gao Qin paused for a moment, then replied, "Yes, next Monday, you and the other students who are qualified to participate in the semi-finals will go to Xichuan University for the exam."

Chen Zhou added, "I remember, if you won the national first prize in the semi-finals, would you be able to get into Tsinghua or Peking University with a score that would be lower than the 985 university admission line?"

Gao Qin nodded, "There is such a policy; all five major high school leagues are eligible."

Li Guoling looked at him suspiciously and said, "Chen Zhou, you're not thinking of bringing back a national first prize, are you?"

The female homeroom teacher of the senior year (985) also smiled and said, "Chen Zhou, if you can win a national first prize in the competition, with your grades, you will definitely be able to pass the college entrance examination for Tsinghua and Peking Universities."

The old man from the 12th grade said, "Then we have two students who are guaranteed to get into Tsinghua and Peking University. Teacher Gao, if Chen Zhou comes back with a first-class national award, and he and Xia Yu both get into Tsinghua and Peking University, you might become the vice principal in a few years."

Gao Qin ignored her seasoned colleague's teasing and instead reminded him, "Chen Zhou, it's good to have ambition, but you also need to distinguish between ideals and reality. If you can get a third-class national award in the national semi-finals, our school will be able to engrave your name on the competition honor wall."

"National First-Class, ha, in all these years, our school has only produced a handful of exceptionally talented prodigies."

"I'm not trying to discourage you, but the college entrance exam requires 30% talent and 70% hard work. However, for competitions, aiming for the national first place, regardless of which subject in the five major leagues you're competing in, is entirely based on talent."

Chen Zhou laughed when he heard this.

He thought that while talent is indeed important for high school competitions, educational resources are even more important than talent. In his school, there wasn't even a professional competition training class, or even a professional competition teacher!

Over the years, countless students have been overlooked.

I almost got buried in my past life, but luckily I have a talent for computer science.

In my past life, without any teacher's guidance and without realizing the importance of competitions, I still managed to get a second-class national award, almost reaching first place.

It was also thanks to that national second-level competition award that Chen Zhou was admitted to the Computer Science Department of Sichuan University with a reduced score in the college entrance examination.

Later, in order to earn tuition and living expenses for university, he even worked as a computer science competition teacher for high school students for several years.

He still remembers all the past problems from the informatics competitions from 2000 to 2013.

Now I can really get into Tsinghua or Peking University!!

Chen Zhou could not hide his excitement, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

Gao Qin said, "Chen Zhou, what are you laughing at again? Are you unconvinced? I've told you so much, and you're still dreaming of winning the national first prize?"

Chen Zhou grunted, raised an eyebrow, and thought to himself, "First place in the national team? Aren't they just looking at me through the crack in the door and belittling me?"

Chen Zhou said, "No! Teacher Gao, you've misunderstood. I wasn't thinking about getting the national first prize."

Gao Qin nodded with satisfaction, "It's good that you know your own limitations."

"Competitions are just a tool for lowering admission scores. If you can get a third-class national award this time, you might be able to get Tsinghua or Peking University to lower their admission scores by 15 or 20 points."

"But overall, we should focus our main efforts on preparing for the college entrance examination; that's the right way to go."

At this moment, Chen Zhou made a surprising statement: "Teacher Gao, what I mean is, I don't just want to get first place at the national level, I want to make it to the national finals, I want to win the national gold medal!"

"I want to get a guaranteed admission to Tsinghua or Peking University!!"

Chen Zhou was very determined.

Gao Qin: "???"

The other homeroom teachers were equally dumbfounded!

What nonsense are you talking about, child?

Soon, Li Guoling and the other two homeroom teachers all burst into laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Gao Qin couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle.

Chen Zhou: "?"

You look down on us, huh? Fine, just you wait!

None of the teachers present believed Chen Zhou's words.

A national gold medal? Guaranteed admission to Tsinghua or Peking University? There are only fifty spots available nationwide for each competition!

It's not your turn, Chen Zhou!

However, after laughing, Gao Qin didn't want to dampen Chen Zhou's enthusiasm.

Gao Qin said, "Alright, alright, Chen Zhou, youth has its own wildness. I'll make an exception for you today and we'll make a bet!"

"Teacher Li, Teacher Cheng, Teacher Luo, you all bear witness."

Chen Zhou asked, "Professor Gao, what are you going to bet with me on?"

Gao Qin said, "If you can get first place in the national college entrance exam, you can sleep as much as you want in my classes, as long as you don't disturb the other students!"

Chen Zhou: "…………"

That's it? What's so appealing about that?

Besides, even if I win the national first prize in the informatics competition, there's no room for my English score to improve further.

Gao Qin added, "But if you lose, you'd better focus on your studies and prepare for next month's mock exam. If you don't do well, I'll really have to call your parents."

Chen Zhou smiled confidently and said, "Okay, I'll take the bet!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Qin, Li Guoling, and other homeroom teachers all smiled from the bottom of their hearts.

In their eyes, Chen Zhou's words today—that he wanted to win the national first prize in the competition, and even fantasize about winning the national gold medal to be admitted to Tsinghua or Peking University—were the funniest joke they had heard all year.

After Chen Zhou left the office, the teachers were still laughing and discussing the matter.

Chen Zhou scoffed, put his hands in his pockets, and said, "I'm doing the NOI competition. I'm holding binoculars, and I can't find any competitors even with my eyes closed!"

As she passed the back door of the classroom of Senior Three (Nine), Xia Yu jumped out of the classroom with a "whoosh".

"Chen Zhou~" Xia Yu called out happily.

Chen Zhou smiled gently, "Were you waiting for me here?"

Xia Yu nodded and hummed in agreement.

"Chen Zhou~, Teacher Gao wants to go to your office...what for?" Xia Yu asked curiously.

Chen Zhou said, "Actually, it's nothing. We just discussed the grades."

Xia Yu asked with concern, "Chen Zhou, what did you get on the exam?"

Chen Zhou said, "Uh, that's not important."

Xu Lele chimed in, "If grades aren't important, then what is?"

Chen Zhou smiled and said, "Of course! Xia Xiaomiao, I have great news for you: I can get into Tsinghua or Peking University! Just like you!"

Xia Yu's eyes lit up. "Really? That's great!"

"Chen Zhou~"

"I knew it, you... are the best!"

Xia Yu was genuinely happy for the good news Chen Zhou shared, and her face lit up with a radiant smile.

Xu Lele asked in confusion, "No, Chen Zhou, there are still seven months until the college entrance exam. How do you know you're guaranteed to get into Tsinghua or Peking University?"

Xia Yu was also curious, "Yes, why?"

Chen Zhou said, "Next Monday, I'm going to Xichuan University to participate in the semi-finals of the Informatics Olympiad. You'll know when I get a national first prize."

Xia Yu understood, and clenched her two delicate little fists in front of her chest, "Go for it, Chen Zhou, you're the best."

"I believe you." Xia Yu winked at Chen Zhou.

Chen Zhou stroked Xia Xiaomiao's jet-black hair without any hesitation.

Pinch her cheeks.

Chen Zhou said indulgently, "Thank you."

Xia Yu: "Hehe."

Dimples, long eyelashes, irresistibly charming.

When Xia Yu smiles, her dimples, paired with her long eyelashes that look like butterflies resting, are just as the lyrics describe—hopelessly charming.

Seeing this scene, the students of Class 9, as well as the students of other classes in the senior year, were all stunned.

shocked.

Misunderstood!

There was a huge misunderstanding before!

The male students, in particular, were heartbroken.

It turns out Xia Yu isn't some aloof goddess after all; she's just aloof towards us!

No, Chen Zhou, you scoundrel! How could you possibly win the favor of a goddess?

Why should I?!

Many male classmates who secretly admired Xia Yu were so jealous at this moment that they almost ground their back teeth to powder!