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

Wang Dong felt he was nearing his limit.

Although he became the top student in his grade, he knew that this was far from enough. To achieve his goal of getting into Tsinghua or Peking University, or even becoming the top scorer in the college entrance examination, he needed even higher scores.

This time, 714 is already very close to the limit of his current efforts.

After all, their science scores are already at their peak, and for their humanities scores to make another qualitative leap, they can only rely on a systematic approach.

The power of words only allowed Wang Dong to see the route through the misty jungle, but to find a way to escape and the optimal path, he still needed the power of perception.

This is why Wang Dong picked up "Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk" after completing his second round of studying.

According to the previous theory, only by increasing understanding can one increase faith and unlock rewards.

"Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk," also known as "Recalling the Past," is a collection of reminiscences by Lu Xun.

Although it has been given a literary flavor, most of the stories in it are based on Mr. Lu Xun's personal experiences, making them excellent materials for understanding Mr. Lu Xun.

"Disorganized in form but unified in spirit" is a major characteristic of prose. The writing may seem chaotic, but it is actually connected by a central idea throughout the entire text.

If it were the old Wang Dong, he might have read it a dozen or twenty times and still not fully grasp Lu Xun's feelings at the time.

However, the power of words greatly simplified this process, even allowing Wang Dong's understanding to rival that of Lu Xun himself.

"Ah Chang and the Classic of Mountains and Seas", "From the Hundred Herb Garden to the Three Flavors Study", and "The Five Gods Festival" depict childhood life, a period full of childlike innocence and worth remembering.

"Random Notes" and "Fan Ainong" recount the people and events Lu Xun encountered during his youth, including those he disliked, those he was grateful for, and those he regretted.

Most of the text in the book is a metaphorical critique of the environment at the time.

A complex and multifaceted image of Mr. Lu Xun appeared before Wang Dong's eyes, but he always felt that something was missing.

It lacks an origin, an origin that gave birth to the story.

Until he saw "My Father's Illness" and "Mr. Fujino".

A clear story came to mind.

A young man, shackled by quack doctors and ignorance, lost his father, but in that era of war, he wanted to do his part for his country.

Under the influence of multiple factors, he traveled to a foreign land to seek medical treatment and study.

However, in this country that did not welcome him, he found himself losing his dignity as a citizen.

Even if it's the result of one's own efforts, it may be considered as cheating, and there is no fairness at all.

Meanwhile, their compatriots back in their homeland are unaware that they are being viewed this way, and are even complacent, always thinking that the Celestial Empire is still the master of all nations.

He suddenly felt that medicine could only treat the bodies of his compatriots, but not their spirits.

Our nation needs a spiritual awakening.

Under the influence of the power of words, the phrase "abandoning medicine for literature" magnified infinitely in Wang Dong's mind. An unprecedented sorrow welled up in his heart, but it was quickly dispelled by a joy called "fortunate".

Thank goodness for you, sir...

Mr. Lu Xun patted you on the shoulder.

The hardship is over, and the road ahead is bright.

Child, look ahead, the path is right beneath your feet.

Mr. Lu Xun endorsed your beliefs.

[Gain Perception*1]

Even though he is no longer alive, his spirit will continue to inspire those who come after him.

This is the power of faith.

Gong Zhan didn't know what had happened. He only saw Wang Dong, who was holding the book, suddenly become inexplicably sad, then feel an unbelievable joy, and finally become calm and relieved.

He vaguely saw that there seemed to be tears in the corners of Wang Dong's eyes.

Time is moving forward, while people are chasing after it.

Before we knew it, there were only 100 days left until the college entrance examination.

The 100-day countdown rally is an unforgettable moment for every high school student.

Listening to the inspiring speech on the playground, the senior students of Tianhai No.1 High School were all filled with enthusiasm.

"We've already run half the race, and only the other half remains. Why not keep sprinting!"

"Grit your teeth and fight for 100 days!"

"Not only for myself, but also for the expectations and hopes of my family and friends!"

Although they were just polite words, they did have an encouraging effect to some extent.

Under the influence of [Perception: 0.1], even if the speaker's eloquence is not outstanding, Wang Dong can still empathize with the emotions he wants to express.

But he vaguely felt that all the efforts he was making now were not only for himself and his family, but also stemmed from a sense of responsibility and commitment.

The land built by our ancestors must be defended with all our might, and we must even expand our territory.

Ever since receiving the "Perception*0.1" from Mr. Lu Xun, Wang Dong's humanities grades have seen a qualitative leap.

Those mysterious and esoteric words became clear and visible in his eyes, and the vague emotions had nowhere to hide.

Like a constantly expanding black hole, given enough time, it can grow to a size you can't even imagine.

And so, Wang Dong continued to improve and evolve himself, and finally faced his first English college entrance examination.

Under the new college entrance examination model, students in Tianhai City will take the English exam twice.

The first time was in March, with two sets of listening tests and one written test.

The second one was held in June, along with other subjects.

Two listening test scores and two written test scores are used, and the highest score is added together to form the total English score, which is then included in the college entrance examination score.

This is the first major formal exam before the college entrance examination, which is of great importance to the students.

"Tomorrow is the first English college entrance exam. We'll only have half a day of classes today. Everyone should go and check out the location in the afternoon."

As Chen Qing gave instructions, she carefully handed each student their barcode.

"Keep them all safe. Don't forget to bring them tomorrow, or you'll get zero points."

"Print out your exam admission ticket in advance, and go to bed early tonight."

At this time of day, Chen Qing would chatter on and on like an old mother.

After the last class of the morning, Wang Dong packed his bag and was about to leave.

"Dongzi, want to go out and play a couple of rounds this afternoon?"

Gong Zhan had already signed the guaranteed admission agreement, so it didn't matter whether he went to the exam tomorrow or not.

He usually relaxes and entertains himself, but today he has a half-day off, so he finally found a chance to grab someone to keep him company.

"No, I'm going to check out the test sites. You can come with me if you're bored."

Gong Zhan was bored anyway, so he agreed without thinking.

The two walked out of the campus one after the other and headed towards the subway station.

Wang Dong's test center is Guanghua Middle School, which, like Tianhai No.1 Middle School, is one of the top three middle schools in Tianhai City.

"Dongzi, do you think I should draw a self-portrait on my answer sheet tomorrow, or write some foul language?"

Gong Zhan's mind is now completely occupied with how to manipulate the answer sheet.

"Why don't we just tear it up? That sounds dramatic."

Guanghua Middle School is located next to the most bustling commercial street in the city center, and is only two stops away from Tianhai No.1 Middle School.

The two arrived at their destination quickly.

I never expected to run into someone I knew.

"Your exam center is also at Guanghua, Wang Dong!"