I'm a scientist, why can't I have faith?

Extracurricular classes?

Wang Dong was well aware that the extracurricular classes Gong Zhan mentioned were not the kind he had previously remembered; they were probably the same type as the ones Li Lei had attended during the National Day holiday.

But wasn't he already admitted through a guaranteed admission program? Why does he need to take extra classes?

[Wang Dong: What do you mean? Weren't you admitted through a special recommendation program?]

[Gong Zhan: A former classmate asked me to help them gather a group of people, and I felt you might need it, so I recommended you.]

Soon, Gong Zhan handed over a business card.

[Gong Zhan: This class is a winter break intensive training program for the college entrance examination. It seems there's some kind of performance-based agreement involved, but I don't really understand it.]

[Gong Zhan: If you're interested, add me on WeChat and ask. Consider it a favor to my brother (emoji).]

The ending is a "Please, please" emoji.

Wang Dong is not good at refusing others. Since Gong Zhan had asked him for help, he simply accepted the business card that was offered to him.

He was actually quite curious about what this "betting agreement" was.

"This profile picture looks familiar..."

The other person's profile picture was a beautiful photo of Anne Hathaway; Wang Dong vaguely remembered that someone he knew used that picture...

With the attribute of [Memory: 0.2], even such insignificant and scattered information can be answered immediately if he thinks about it carefully.

Is it her? It can't be such a coincidence...

While waiting for the other party's consent, Wang Dong also went to the class group to compare the information.

Their profile pictures, nicknames, and even bios are exactly the same.

The classmate Gong Zhan mentioned, the owner of the business card, is undoubtedly Wang Dong's former class monitor, Shangguan Sihan.

It sounds a bit abstract, but how could someone not have their class monitor's WeChat?

However, that's just how it is.

Because in his previous studies, Wang Dong did not have the need to work overtime or add WeChat contacts.

To ask about homework, go back to the class representative or academic representative; to submit materials, go to the class's Youth League secretary; and the class monitor will send any notices to the class group.

Shangguan Sihan is also the type of person who prefers to resolve issues face-to-face.

Therefore, it is perfectly normal for Wang Dong, who is not a socially active person, not having other people's contact information.

Even now, apart from Gong Zhan, very few people in the entire class have Wang Dong's contact information.

If there's really something going on, other people will contact me on their own initiative.

This has always been Wang Dong's idea.

I wonder if Shangguan Sihan on the other side knows that I was actually her classmate before...

The friend request was accepted in less than a minute, so it seems the other person was indeed in a hurry to find someone.

[Shangguan Sihan: Hello classmate, would you like to join our small group class?]

It seems Gong Zhan gave prior notice.

[Wang Dong: I'm quite interested. Could you elaborate?]

[Shangguan Sihan: Although this class is a small institution, all the teachers in it have produced top scorers in the college entrance examination. During the class, they also invite previous top scorers to share their experiences and techniques.]

[Shangguan Sihan: The class starts with 10 people, and we're still one student short.]

[Wang Dong: What exactly is a "betting agreement"?]

[Shangguan Sihan: This means if you get the top score in the exam, you'll get a full refund of your tuition and a 5 yuan bonus, provided you agree to let the organization use it for promotion.]

Shangguan Sihan's answer was very official. If Wang Dong didn't know her identity, he would have suspected that she was some kind of fraud gang.

Although he had never attended such an extracurricular class, Wang Dong's experience in Class One over the past few months had given him some basic knowledge in this area.

These extracurricular institutions also benefit from the "famous teacher effect," just as schools have different levels of quality, institutions also have distinct hierarchical structures.

The most important influencing factor is the teacher.

As long as there is a renowned teacher, this institution can continuously attract students and survive, demonstrating the full effect of word-of-mouth.

However, oppression can also exist within such institutions.

The current situation clearly indicates that several renowned teachers from various institutions are dissatisfied with the institution's practices, which could be due to systemic issues or conflicts of interest.

As a result, several people left the organization to start their own businesses, and they are currently in the initial stage and need promotion.

Wang Dong was worrying about how to improve his humanities grades when the opportunity suddenly appeared before him.

He knew the power of this kind of pay-to-win cheat, after all, the institution's research focused on how to improve exam scores.

Once he embraced the new "god," with his stat boosts and pay-to-win schemes, Wang Dong had no idea how he could possibly lose.

Moreover, if you happen to become the top scorer in the college entrance examination, your tuition will be waived and you'll receive a bonus. Just thinking about it makes you happy.

However, what worries Wang Dong most right now is his family. Will enrolling him in classes put a financial strain on his parents?

Just as he was hesitating, Ms. Fang Meili knocked on the door and came in.

"Dongdong, Mom wants to talk to you about something..."

Ms. Fang Meili's next remarks made Wang Dong's eyes widen.

Basically, Ms. Fang Meili was influenced by her colleague and wanted to enroll Wang Dong in a class to help him improve his skills. The teacher recommended by her colleague happened to be Shangguan Sihan.

It's unbelievable how coincidental things can happen in the world.

Wang Dong also told Ms. Fang Meili about what had happened on his end.

"I was a little unsure at first, but now that your classmate has recommended it to you, I feel relieved."

"If you decide to go, Mom will pay for it no matter how much it costs, and fully support you."

Ms. Fang Meili's attitude further solidified Wang Dong's resolve.

The next day, Ms. Fang Meili went to the institution to register Wang Dong for the course, which began on the second day of the winter break.

Before that, Wang Dong had to face more than a week of extra classes at school.

Gong Zhan has completely stopped coming to school now. He used to show up occasionally, but he didn't even perform during the last week of extra classes.

He should be on a beach in Sanya right now.

Wang Dong continued his arduous task of studying, though he would occasionally take some time to study the materials Su Tiangong had given him.

He had to carefully select a new "god" to whom he could have faith, one that could enhance his "perception" attribute while minimizing the constraints imposed by the rules on him.

For example, being required to be vegetarian is a double torment, both physically and mentally.

Wang Dong had no desire to believe in a "god" with such rules.

After looking around, I still think our own people are the most reliable.

Mr. Lu Xun, please grant me your keen perception!

As a representative figure of modern Chinese literature, Lu Xun's sharp writing and personality have always been his weapons against his enemies.

According to Wang Dong's previous theory, if you want to believe in a certain person, the first thing to do is to understand him.

Therefore, he picked up the history books he had long forgotten and, together with Lu Xun's biography, Wang Dong tried to understand Lu Xun's inner world.

From aspiring to become a doctor who saves lives to abandoning medicine for literature, it was all just a simple understanding.

Wang Dong deeply empathized with Lu Xun's patriotism and desire to save the country.

"In the face of crisis, every Chinese person has an inescapable duty!"

Mr. Lu Xun endorsed your beliefs.

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