Rebirth 08: A Happy Life Begins in Elementary School

Li Zhao didn't need to go to the restroom at all; he was just making an excuse to prevent Huang Keyun from going in and facing the awkward atmosphere.

The teacher and student were strolling around downstairs in the teaching building.

How do you know I don't want to go in?

"Because I wouldn't want to either."

"You've stood up for me, we're in the right, so why don't you want to go in?"

"Being in the right doesn't mean the environment is comfortable." Li Zhao observed the campus environment of New Taipei First Senior High School as he walked. "The fact that they dare not continue this topic does not mean they will give you a friendly look."

Huang Keyun wanted to say that what you said was too mature, but she swallowed it back down.

That's just how Li Zhao is. Now that he's vented his anger on Li Zhao's precociousness, he shouldn't be acting innocent after getting the benefit.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh. We're both teachers, but you're not as mature as I am," Huang Keyun said with a smile.

"Actually, it's understandable."

"?" Huang Keyun was dumbfounded. How did things turn out like this?

"They probably think that I'm just a primary school student, and no matter how amazing I am, I only know some advanced vocabulary from junior and senior high school. For example, a child who grew up in an English-speaking family and learned English as a second language. I heard from Teacher Chen that he was just praising me honestly, how can that be allowed?"

"what?"

"Who would believe the truth? Even elementary school students have limited vocabulary to pass the TEM-8 (Test for English Majors-Band 8). To say they could master it in just one winter break—would you believe that?"

Huang Keyun was completely dumbfounded. "Isn't that what you're like?"

However, even though Li Zhao demonstrated his divine power to her many times, it took her a long time to accept it.

"Should I...believe? Or not? Should I believe it or not?"

"From an adult's perspective, my temporary involvement, since it doesn't conform to normal logic, must conform to the logic of the adult world."

"For example?"

"I joined because of you."

To everyone's surprise, Huang Keyun blushed.

Why are you blushing? Teacher Huang, don't overthink it!

Li Zhao could only pretend not to notice and continue explaining, "Class 1 didn't have any spots, so the school temporarily added me to the finals to give you more experience and teaching achievements. My persona could be someone with connections. They see you're young and pretty, and since you're a temporary addition to the team, how do you think they'll perceive you as their team leader?"

"..." Huang Keyun fell silent.

Beautiful women are very sensitive to their advantages and circumstances, and they hear a lot of rumors.

She then fully understood the seemingly inexplicable malice in the teachers' lounge.

But Li Zhao, how do you know so much?

"Let's not talk about this," Huang Keyun waved her hand, "Why did you come out so quickly? Did you hand in your paper early?"

"right."

"...The exam wasn't difficult?"

"It's quite difficult for the other students."

Huang Keyun couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Oh my, are you really that confident?"

Are you asking about a perfect score or the top score in the national exam?

"..." Huang Keyun couldn't stand Li Zhao's act anymore. "If you put it that way, getting a first place in the national college entrance exam is no problem, but a perfect score is still a bit short."

"I'm very confident I can get a perfect score."

Huang Keyun burst into laughter, unable to resist gently patting Li Zhao's shoulder, "How did you manage to learn so much in just one winter break?"

"I learned it before."

"But you used to..."

"Kids like to show off; that's called pretending to be weak to catch a tiger."

"Um?"

Huang Keyun felt that something was not right.

"It's still quite impressive, though. You're a primary school student! Even if you started learning in first grade, I can understand the vocabulary size, but where did you get this level of fluency?"

"I have a unique way of learning. So unique that most people can't understand it."

"Should we talk to the teacher about it?"

Li Zhao smiled, "Teacher, you can't understand either."

Rebirth—who can understand it?

Huang Keyun rolled her eyes. "You brat."

The teacher and student walked slowly, even strolling into the small garden of New Taipei First Senior High School.

Li Zhao saw an incredibly classic decoration: a covered walkway in the garden, which was considered trendy now but would later become one of the representatives of old-fashioned style.

I don’t know who designed it. The original intention was to let the vines climb up the corridor and create a scenic view. However, most people don’t have the ability to maintain it. As a result, this thing neither provides shade nor shelter from the rain. Except when students sit down to read while filming promotional videos, nobody uses it at all.

"Do you like this school?" Huang Keyun asked.

"I like it."

"You'll probably be taking the entrance exam for this school next, right? New Taipei First Senior High School."

"Um."

"Teacher, you were also a student at New Taipei First Senior High School back then, so you'll become my schoolmate."

"You are my teacher, what does being a fellow student matter?"

Huang Keyun smiled broadly again, but then suddenly let out a soft sigh.

"What's wrong, Teacher Huang?"

"The teachers studied here...it was more than ten years ago." Huang Keyun stared blankly at the teaching building. "Back then, Xinbei No.1 Middle School was the best school. There was no small garden, no basketball court on the playground, no gymnasium, no lunch break hall, none of these existed."

Li Zhao didn't say anything; this was Huang Keyun's time to reminisce about the past.

"However, I don't feel like I've made much progress in other areas."

Li Zhao laughed, delivering a classic critique of his alma mater.

"Actually," Huang Keyun looked at Li Zhao, "I think New Taipei First Senior High School is a bit unworthy of you."

This time, it was Li Zhao's turn to be stunned.

"With your talent, it would be a waste to apply to New Taipei First Senior High School. You should go directly to the capital, to the affiliated high school of Huaxia University. That's where you can really shine."

No, no, teacher...

Li's special ability stemmed from his rebirth, and he just happened to have enough English skills. He had long forgotten everything he learned in junior high school, such as physics, chemistry, biology, geography, politics, and history.

He doesn't have an all-around skill point allocation system that can "achieve effective results" and make him reach the pinnacle of humanity; he still needs to put in the hard work later on.

Just like he is still immersed in memorizing elementary school Chinese texts.

Huang Keyun noticed this rare hint of guilt in Li Zhao's eyes and leaned down to look at him:

"What's wrong, are you nervous?"

"Then you should definitely be more humble."

"Yes, you are very mature. It's common for some kids who are very good in elementary school to have trouble adapting to middle school because they have to learn many more subjects. High school, university, and then entering the workforce—each level presents different challenges. Those who can continue to excel have their own unique methods."

Li Zhao was taken aback, seemingly anticipating what Huang Keyun was about to say.

"Just like your 'unique learning style.' So your teacher believes that even with entirely new challenges, you will definitely excel."

This was a question Li Zhao hadn't considered.

What impact will his rebirth have on the next stage of his life, especially on retracing his steps back to campus?

Elementary school students can certainly be outmatched, but what about those who have basically forgotten physics, chemistry, biology, politics, history, and geography?

Before this, Li Zhao always believed that the information gap brought about by rebirth had two sides. The positive side was the "future information" he obtained, which was the basis for his happy life after rebirth. The negative side was the "past memories" that he had forgotten.

For example, the high school knowledge that has been lost.

Li Zhao's original plan was to capitalize on the positive information gap, make enough money, and then study whatever he wanted.

But after discussing the topic of "happiness" with He Shuyao, his ambition to become a top student was rekindled.

So he temporarily blocked out this negative information gap.

But is it really negative?

Li Zhao has already studied the material thoroughly, learned all the pitfalls, and summarized the principles countless times. When he looks at that knowledge again in junior high school, won't he have an advantage?

For example, in mathematics, Li Zhao may have forgotten some formulas, but what would happen if he went back to junior high school with a brain that could understand calculus?

Similarly, while students in physics, chemistry, and biology may have forgotten a lot of basic knowledge, Li Zhao has no entry barriers. For history and geography, the test points need to be memorized again, but after watching the news for so many years and accumulating so much planning experience, his systematic learning ability in these two subjects is definitely not something a junior high school student can match.

As for politics, there's no need to mention it.

Rebirth is indeed his "special learning method".