Rebirth 08: A Happy Life Begins in Elementary School

Chapter 81 (Perfect Score)

A perfect score?

Even if Chen Nian and He Shuyao didn't understand the asterisks, they could still analyze the current scene to arrive at the correct answer: Li Zhao's national English competition paper, full marks.

This goes beyond just being first-class or the best in Linjiang.

Huang Keyun almost choked on her own words, her eyes welling up with tears from her overwhelming emotions.

"Perfect score?" Chen Nian reacted the fastest. "Ah Zhao, you're a god!"

"The leaders at the Education Bureau were overjoyed when they heard the news. Now, Team Leader Chen is calling school leaders one by one from his office. Li Zhao, you're going to be famous!" Huang Keyun was extremely excited.

"How many perfect scores?"

Huang Keyun was completely dumbfounded.

They even began to doubt whether the boy in front of them was really 12 years old, or even a primary school student.

Did you witness the Big Bang in your past life? Why are you so calm?

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"I don't know about that, Li Zhao got a perfect score!" Huang Keyun was getting a little anxious, both angry and amused. "The national competition papers are graded by two teachers. Only when both teachers give a perfect score will the essay be included in the perfect score pool for review. Getting a perfect score is so difficult! Do you know what that means?"

"What? What?" Chen Nian was even more engrossed than Li Zhao.

"Number one in the country!"

Li Zhao was taken aback.

Right, you got full marks. Even if you got a few more, you'd still be tied for first place with everyone else.

[Secures first place nationwide, happiness score +3, total 23]

The sound of a ballpoint pen falling came from behind. Li Zhao turned around and met He Shuyao's somewhat dazed eyes.

The girl snapped out of her daze and frantically searched for her ballpoint pen.

Li Zhao helped her pick it up and discovered that she also had tears in her eyes.

The impact seems to have been quite significant.

Someone who couldn't even get first place in their class last semester has undergone a crazy transformation this semester and has actually become number one in the country!

No one could understand this.

"Ah Zhao!"

With a loud crash, Chen Nian excitedly hugged Li Zhao, crying, "Ah Zhao! Ah Zhao! Ah Zhao, Ah Zhao!"

"There's no need to force things when there's nothing to say," Li Zhao said with a helpless smile.

He Shuyao also stood up, looking very pleased, but hesitated to speak.

Chen Nian's inexplicable celebration probably shocked him.

Huang Keyun stood on the podium looking at them, her smile never fading, but as she looked at them, she couldn't control her emotions and tears streamed down her face.

This crying startled He Shuyao and Chen Nian, who looked at Li Zhao nervously.

Li Zhao walked over, extended his hand, and said, "Teacher Huang, Li Zhao has successfully completed the task."

As a result, Huang Keyun cried even harder, and it took three students sitting around her desk to calm her down.

"You three have lost your composure. You must keep this a secret from the teacher."

He Shuyao nodded vigorously to Chen Nian.

"Teacher Huang," He Shuyao asked, "Are you crying because you're happy?"

Huang Keyun smiled, "Of course. You're still young, so you might not understand how much impact Li Zhao's results will have."

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Chen Nian immediately gave him a "I love hearing this" look.

"The fact that he got a perfect score is equivalent to being number one in the country is a great honor for Linjiang Province. He also represented New Taipei City, New Taipei Sixth Elementary School, and Class 1 of Grade 6. At your stage, the top students' grades are not that different, so these kinds of competitions and the entrance exams for junior high school are the real test. New Taipei Sixth Elementary School has always been ranked at the bottom of the first tier because the top students are not good enough."

"Ahem," Li Zhao interrupted.

"Oh, I didn't mean you two. Shuyao and Chen Nian are both excellent children. I was just talking about the whole class, the whole class." Huang Keyun was a little flustered. She was even afraid that Li Zhao was dissatisfied with her. "In short, Li Zhao's results are enough to make the Sixth Primary School proud for a while. You'll find out next Monday."

"They're not going to do any publicity for me, are they?" Li Zhao asked.

"Of course! Number one in the country!" Huang Keyun's eyes shone with excitement. "The school leaders might arrange a special commendation for the teachers during a class meeting."

Li Zhao paused for a moment.

"—" Huang Keyun tensed up, "Well, if you feel this isn't appropriate, I can talk to the manager about it—"

"There's no need," Li Zhao waved his hand. "This matter can't be suppressed, so let's be high-profile if we want."

“You,” Huang Keyun’s tone softened immediately, “Why are you so calm? You weren’t even that excited about being number one in the country.”

"I'm happy, but it was expected, so it's not exactly a surprise."

Huang Keyun gave Li Zhao a deep look, then looked to both sides. Chen Nian was quietly taking notes, while He Shuyao stared intently at Li Zhao.

Upon being looked at by Huang Keyun, he immediately looked down at his clothes.

"You're getting ready to go back, right? Waiting for Li Zhao?"

"Yes." Chen Nian nodded.

"Then, can the teacher say a few words to Li Zhao, and then you two go home together, okay?"

"Okay." Chen Nian nodded again, and made way for him.

Huang Keyun and Li Zhao left the classroom, but stopped halfway there.

"I thought the teacher was going to take me to the office."

"You don't like that atmosphere, right?"

"It's not a matter of liking or disliking, it's just that emotionally, we're a bit out of sync," Li Zhao said with a smile. "This result is a pleasant surprise for the teachers, but it's okay for me."

Huang Keyun looked at Li Zhao quietly.

"Thank you."

"Thank you, teacher."

"Next, you're going to become a star at New Taipei No. 6 Elementary School."

"Just don't bother me too much."

Huang Keyun chuckled. "Alright, no matter what, it's still a very happy thing. Do you want the teacher to call your parents tonight?"

"It will be all right."

"I dare not imagine what you will achieve in the future."

Li Zhao stretched with a smile, "It's still early, teacher. Life has countless possibilities."

"You're not at all like a 12-year-old."

It made the teacher afraid to even give him a hug.

Huang Keyun had been tempted to hug Li Zhao and celebrate ever since the results were announced.

However, whenever she saw Li Zhao's composed demeanor, she would have a strange feeling that Li Zhao had grown up.

He was an eighteen-year-old young man, handsome, composed, and incredibly talented.

So she didn't dare to give him a hug in a natural and generous way.

"Well, teacher, shall I head back now?"

"Don't you have any questions?"

"That's true."

"Ask quickly," Huang Keyun said expectantly.

"Why is Teacher Hao so excited too?"

The whole thing collapsed.

Huang Keyun was completely deflated, but she still forced herself to answer, "She and I aren't in competition—she's the deputy group leader, and your performance is a good thing for her too."

"I see----"

"You child, really—" Huang Keyun struggled for a long time before failing to utter a word.

"rigid, cold, and boring," Li Zhao laughed. "Alright, when are you treating me to dinner, teacher?"

This is the question Huang Keyun wanted to ask.

"How about tonight?"

"No, my parents are waiting for me to come home for dinner."

"Then let's do it on May Day."

Li Zhao gave an OK sign and walked towards the classroom.

Huang Keyun kept watching his back, her expression slowly turning a little melancholy.

Such a student could only be taught for less than three more months.

As soon as they entered the classroom, Chen Nian had already packed Li Zhao's schoolbag and was standing on the podium with He Shuyao, waiting for him.

"What are you doing?!"

"Give the gods of New Taipei No. 6 Elementary School the respect they deserve," He Shuyao said.

Li Zhao finally couldn't hold back anymore. "Alright, alright, let's go home!"

That evening, Li Zhao trained his threshold for hearing excessive praise very well.

First, Chen Nian praised her all the way, then He Shuyao shouted "You're so great!" before they got on the bus and parted ways. When they got home, her parents suddenly showered her with affection.

Huang Keyun called them before dinner, so Li Zhao suddenly had an extra meal. She bought KFC on top of the usual simple two dishes and soup, and then gave Li Zhao a bunch of "privileges" promised.

This includes, but is not limited to, watching TV, buying toys, eating barbecue, stocking up on snacks, etc.

However, on Friday night, they were both immersed in ecstatic joy and kept showing off to relatives and friends, so it wasn't time to fulfill their promise yet.

As a result, Li Zhao was exhausted.

I went to bed much earlier than usual.

Even constant praise is exhausting if your emotions aren't aligned with yours.

But it must be admitted that, even so, Li Zhao is still looking forward to April 28th.

He will descend upon New Taipei No. 6 Elementary School as a god.