Chapter – 30….
Originally, compared to the father of the world, Jiang Jian cared more about the mother of the world.
Moreover, Luo Yue was actually quite nice.
While Jiang Jian’s mind was wandering, the Crown Princess had already mentioned the opportunity she was giving him.
The opportunity was the upcoming monthly exam.
If Luo Shuxin could rank in the top five of the whole grade, and Jiang Jian could rank in the top thirty, the matter would be wiped clean.
Jiang Jian: “…How much?”
Dai Zifei: “You broke a note, dear. Don’t be so surprised—top thirty in the grade? You can do it.”
Jiang Jian: “…Do you even remember my last score?”
Dai Zifei smiled warmly. “Of course I remember, but a single failure doesn’t matter. Don’t dwell on it. Failure is the mother of success—you have to believe in yourself.”
This is true in any field: the higher you go, the harder it is to continue improving.
The same goes for studying. A student at the bottom of the class might rise considerably with some effort, but at the top of First High School, every student is extremely competitive. Every student is willing to work hard and smart.
After squeezing into Class One last time, Jiang Jian considered himself very hardworking. Under these circumstances, making it into the top thirty of the grade?
Jiang Jian looked determined. “Teacher Dai, how about dealing with Luo Shuxin and me separately? He relies on grades; as for me, you can call my dad directly—he’ll definitely come this time, and if he doesn’t, I’ll chase him down out of town!”
The Crown Princess: “If you hadn’t mentioned it, I might have considered separating the two of you. But since you did, I see there’s brotherly affection here. Didn’t Luo’s mom tell me that you slept at his house last night? Then it’s settled—if one doesn’t meet the target, both sets of parents will be called.”
Luo Shuxin glanced at Jiang Jian.
Jiang Jian avoided his gaze with a pained expression.
He didn’t mean to put himself in this position. He really didn’t.
It was mainly the thought of ranking in the top thirty that stunned him and made him forget the cunning of his rival for a moment.
The Crown Princess had had her fill of Jiang Jian’s expressions and felt satisfied. She glanced at her watch, waved at the two, and said, “Alright, class is about to start. Go back and continue studying. Good luck!”
Jiang Jian tried a last-ditch plea. “I can’t do it, teacher… How about we compromise? Can I just go back to top fifty in the grade?”
The Crown Princess patted Jiang Jian’s shoulder. “You have to believe in yourself. You can do it. You’re a diviner in the exam hall anyway. At worst, you can cast a few extra divinations before the exam.”
Jiang Jian: ?
Was this title really that well-known?
Luo Shuxin, as a transfer student, clearly hadn’t heard it before. “Diviner in the exam hall?”
The Crown Princess smiled. “If you also want a little luck, you could treat your new deskmate to a few meals before the exam. He’s great at using his luck to tackle the big questions.”
A mystical talent seemingly capable of predicting everything—he was called a diviner in the exam hall.
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When they left the office, Luo Shuxin didn’t show much reaction, but Jiang Jian felt like a frostbitten eggplant.
Since the placement exam, he had been in a deadpan, unmotivated state. Besides, he had spent over a month properly lying down because of a foot injury. Even if he had a tutor, it was only to make his major exam prep a little easier.
Even when he felt motivated to improve, he never thought about aiming for the top thirty. He liked being a goalkeeper—safe and unbothered.
High school, college mentality: if scoring 60 points is enough to survive, never bother scoring 61.
Right now, every voice in Jiang Jian’s head was nagging him—some urged him to just lie flat, he didn’t even fear being called by his parents; some urged him to study hard and call back his cousin’s tutor; others suggested grabbing Luo Shuxin and giving him a good beating.
Although he couldn’t justify hitting Luo Shuxin, Jiang Jian still felt inexplicably resentful.
Being given the same task, he felt like the apocalypse had fallen on him, while someone else was breezing through.
Jiang Jian’s thoughts were still drifting when Luo Shuxin suddenly extended a hand.
Jiang Jian: ?
Luo Shuxin: “Let me help you up.”
Jiang Jian helplessly took his hand, and they walked to the classroom together. Just as they reached their seats, Shao Xing came running over with a workbook to ask Luo Shuxin some questions.
Luo Shuxin, like a dignified emperor, helped Jiang Jian back to his seat before looking at Shao Xing’s workbook. After a quick glance at the questions, he began explaining the solutions to Shao Xing.
Jiang Jian watched Luo Shuxin from the corner of his eye.
It seemed like he was staring at him, yet somehow not.
Today, he looked like a small curly-haired dog about to sink into depression.
Shao Xing felt goosebumps. “What’s wrong, Jian-ge?”
Jiang Jian: “I can’t stand seeing some people so calm.”
It felt like he was the only one being affected.
Shao Xing: ?
Luo Shuxin pretended not to hear him and continued explaining at his own pace.
Jiang Jian: “How are you not nervous at all?”
Luo Shuxin: “Do your best, leave the rest to fate.”
Jiang Jian argued, “Bull! That’s clearly confidence in your own strength! I brought this disaster upon you—aren’t you supposed to take responsibility?”
Shao Xing stood nearby, feeling completely left out of the conversation.
“What…what…nervous…what…do your best…fate…disaster…responsible?”
Then Jiang Jian suddenly remembered something:
“Were you at the KTV with Yiming-meizi too? Didn’t the Crown Princess call you guys?”
Shao Xing: “Can’t wait until now. She called during morning study, scolded us hard, and set our monthly exam targets.”
As fellow sufferers, Jiang Jian was moved to tears and tried to shake hands with his fellow compatriot.
Shao Xing continued: “She said if we can’t reach our placement exam levels, we’ll be buried alive.”
Jiang Jian coldly withdrew his hand.
After sending Shao Xing away, Jiang Jian still felt uneasy, lying flat on the desk, unwilling to move.
