Study Monster Cultivation System

Chapter 38: 038 Are you perhaps a genius?



The entire class of boys was invigorated by this lively voice. Lin Yujing's essay was instantly thrown to the side. Li Zheng had to be an exception. This girl's hairstyle appeared messy and casual, but in reality, every strand of hair was carefully styled; she spent at least an hour fixing it before leaving home. That mischievous smile appeared playful and cute, but in actuality, it was merely an exaggerated facade. She wasn't as innocent as she seemed. Not easy to handle, this teammate. "So... so cute..." Liu Xin blinked his heavy eyelids and grabbed Li Zheng. "Brother Li, our class finally has a beauty." Lin Yujing suddenly turned her head. "?" "That's not what I meant, Captain, you're a fairy..." Liu Xin hastily explained. Lin Yujing wasn't buying it, and a murderous aura flashed in her eyes. She raised her hand and cut down. Not to be messed with! Liu Xin swallowed and grabbed Li Zheng. "Brother Li, translate for me." "No distractions before the midterm exams." "Yes, yes, yes..." Only then did Lin Yujing turn back around. In front of the podium, Zhang Xiaoke was secretly observing the students of Class Four. She couldn't help but break into a mischievous grin. Hehe~ Sure enough, it was an ordinary school, an ordinary class. Unconsciously, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly. My true background is only known by the dean. It's enough to scare people to death if revealed. You see, I am actually a bona fide high school student from Ren University Affiliated High School. Ren Da Fu, the dominant high school that has monopolized the top three positions in this city for nearly seventy years. This year's college entrance exam, the average science score was 644! Out of the city's top ten science students, we took six places, securing both the top and second ranks. A total of 157 students were admitted to Jinghua and Ji University. That is truly an extraordinary school. So extraordinary. There wasn't a single normal person. A normal person simply couldn't survive there. Every time someone took an exam... they ended up last. More than a hundred points below average. Every time she thought of this, Zhang Xiaoke's eyes would turn red. Despite everything, she was a top performer in the elementary IQ tests. An IQ of 118 isn't embarrassing, right? But why, at Ren University Affiliated High School, did she have no dignity at all? Truly no dignity. She wasn't being bullied or marginalized. Nor was she looked down upon. Rather. She was viewed as another species. Yes, at Ren University Affiliated High School,. She wasn't even considered human. She was just an animal that happened to sit in the classroom. Occasionally, someone would glance at her and throw her some food. But they would never say anything more. And certainly not discuss studies. Who would talk to an animal about calculus and probability? At Ren University Affiliated High School, she was basically a doggie with a human body. And she often got her head patted. "Keep it up, Xiaoke." "Keep working hard, Xiaoke." "Be strong, Xiaoke." Enough! These patronizing words were enough! I want to be a person. After much effort, Zhang Xiaoke finally convinced her family, transferred to a middle school near her home. Lake Ying Middle School, situated beside Lake Ying Park, boasted a beautiful environment. But perhaps precisely because of its advantageous location, its academic performance remained in the mid-range of the city. This year's college entrance exam average score barely exceeded 500, not even reaching the first-tier university admission line. Although she always ranked last at Ren University Affiliated High School, In this ordinary school, getting into the top 30 should be no problem. Whew... At this thought, Zhang Xiaoke felt much more at ease. Finally, she could enjoy the feeling of being admired by her ordinary classmates. But! She didn't reveal her talents. On the first day of the entrance test, she deliberately answered sloppily. After all, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. No matter how poor her grades were, Xiaoke was still not ordinary. If she answered the questions with all her might, she might accidentally end up in an advanced class. Transferring schools would then be pointless. She had to answer terribly, join a very ordinary class. Then, pretend to be mischievous and playful, never studying. As a result, when exams came. Wow! First place! The whole class would be shocked. "Xiaoke, you're so smart." "Aren't you a genius?" "Teach me, won't you?" Ah... it would feel so good. Zhang Xiaoke started daydreaming. "Zhang Xiaoke?" Tang Zhifei looked at her dazed expression, a bit worried. "Present." Zhang Xiaoke responded with a little hop, full of energy. "If you don't mind, please sit in that empty seat over there." Tang Zhifei pointed to the corner by the wall, "Jiang Qinghua, the class monitor, is in front of you. You can ask him if you have any questions." "Okay." Zhang Xiaoke adjusted her backpack straps and happily bounced over. The back row of the classroom had always been the domain of the class kings. Great. Not a bad starting point. Seeing how Teacher Tang had assigned seats, Jiang Qinghua quickly stood up. "Wait a moment, I'll wipe it for you." Jiang Qinghua took a tissue from his uniform pocket and deftly wiped the seat clean for Zhang Xiaoke. With her hands behind her back, Zhang Xiaoke smiled and leaned forward slightly. "Thank you, Class Monitor." A scent wafted over, and Jiang Qinghua couldn't help but steal a glance down. Those little leather shoes, those black socks... Jiang Qinghua's neck instantly turned red. But he still tried to smile steadily. "We're all classmates, just call me Qinghua." "Alright, thank you, Brother Qinghua." "Oh... just Qinghua is fine." Jiang Qinghua's throat was dry. Zhang Xiaoke quietly enjoyed the class monitor's flustered state. She smiled without saying a word. Hehe~ The class monitor was quite handsome. But not my type. His personality was still too ordinary. Boys like him are too simple. Over time, they would become dull. Just as Jiang Qinghua had finished cleaning and was about to invite Zhang Xiaoke to sit, "Whoosh!" A boy raised his hand. "Li Zheng, go ahead." Tang Zhifei nodded. Li Zheng stood up. "I request that Zhang Xiaoke sit next to me." "Ah?" Not only Tang Zhifei, the entire class went "Ah?" Especially Liu Xin. "Brother Li... why did you do this..." Liu Xin clutched his chest in shock and despair. "This, this... what about me?" Zhang Xiaoke was even more stunned. She turned to look at this boy named Li Zheng. He looked ordinary. But why was his aura so intimidating? She felt a sense of danger from him... Also, was this the first meeting, with him publicly making such a request? Was this... a confession? Well, given her condition, at such an ordinary school, it was inevitable to have ten, eight, or dozens of boys confess. But this was too fast. Before she could think further, Li Zheng said, "For the upcoming midterm exam, I hope to fight alongside my teammate. Sitting together would be more convenient." Everyone then understood. Anyone else saying this would be suspected of having ulterior motives. But Li Zheng making such a request was entirely reasonable. Zhang Xiaoke also remembered that Tang Zhifei had mentioned earlier about teaming up for the midterms. Is this person her teammate? Although he seemed ordinary. He felt like he was full of schemes. "Brother Li... Brother Li..." Liu Xin reluctantly tugged at Li Zheng's sleeve. "But... but I was first..." "Hmph." Li Zheng looked down at Liu Xin in disdain. Traitor. Rebel. You belong to Lin Yujing now. You think I'll let you peek at my notes? Liu Xin finally realized. Yes, he was teamed up with Lin Yujing. But. Was their friendship this fragile? At the front of the classroom, Tang Zhifei asked, "Um... Liu Xin, do you agree?" Liu Xin looked at his friend's indifferent expression and smiled bitterly. "Heh..." He shook his head and reluctantly began to pack up. "I get it, Brother Li... our brotherhood was just so." "We'll switch back after the midterms." Li Zheng helped him pack his bag. "I do prefer sitting with you." "Ah... I knew it, Brother Li wouldn't abandon me like this." Liu Xin wiped his eyes. "Alright, we'll be apart for a month." "Yes, just a month." Tang Zhifei awkwardly said, "In that case, Xiaoke, are you alright with sitting next to Li Zheng?" "Ah, me?" Zhang Xiaoke was a bit flustered. Her meticulously styled hair felt out of place. While she hesitated, Li Zheng gave her a deep look and spoke gravely. "Come, let's study together." Oh my. She panicked even more. It felt like the Grim Reaper was calling her. ———————— Author's Little Theater: Sigh... 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