[System: Very good young man. This is the mentality you need.]
Wen ZhiChu: “Skycat Genie, your mental thought process is so impressive.”
[System: Of course. A system is not something any random small fry can become.]
Despite saying these words however, Skycat Genie started feeling a sense of unease.
After receiving guidance from the System, Wen ZhiChu became a lot less fearful of Qin JiaShu.
If Skycat Genie was a pyramid scheme, then Wen ZhiChu would be the first devoted customer in its development.
With a positive mentality, Wen ZhiChu returned home. However, the next morning when he arrived at school, this mentality immediately fell apart.
As soon as Wen ZhiChu walked into the classroom, the English representative instantly greeted him.
After confirming repeatedly that the other was indeed walking towards him, a faint, bashful smile appeared on Wen ZhiChu’s fair white face. Although he still felt somewhat awkward in greeting others, he put in 100% effort to say: “Mu…Mu Qing, good morning.”
Unexpectedly, Mu Qing walked forward, patted him on the shoulder, and said while shaking her head: “It’s not good morning anymore.”
Wen ZhiChu turned his head to look at the clock hanging on the wall, completely baffled. It’s not like he was late.
The next second, she broke the grievous news like announcing a catastrophe: “Today’s first class is an English quiz.”
Wen ZhiChu’s originally smiling expression instantly fell from his face. He started to panic somewhat immediately: “I… I didn’t know that.”
“The English teacher told me early this morning just now, saying it’s a surprise examination for the English class; however, she wanted me to let you know about it if I see you.”
Wen ZhiChu was stunned, not understanding the English teacher’s aim: “Wh…Why?”
“She’s afraid you’ll piss her off, so she wants you to make emergency preparations ahead of time.”
Wen ZhiChu: “……”
How considerate of her.
Ever since Wen ZhiChu started to study hard, his English score was the lowest. As a result, his English teacher noticed him.
After all, when a student who’s been sitting on the throne of dead-last all year round suddenly starts putting in an effort to study, it’s inevitable that teachers will start paying close attention to them. The poor student’s worst subject will would definitely attract notice. For a second, Wen ZhiChu felt extremely regretful of his past choices. If only he had worked harder in English back then.
If there were one subject with a lower score than English back then, the English teacher wouldn’t have become so fixated on him now.
After returning to his seat, Wen ZhiChu took out his English grammar notes and started cramming. However, after reading halfway, he suddenly gave up again.
[System: How come you’re not looking through it anymore?]
Wen ZhiChu: “No one else knows except me. If I study secretly, it’s not fair.”
[System: If you can’t memorize it, just say it.]
Wen ZhiChu: “……”
Sure enough, the first class was English class. Class 11’s English teacher walked into the classroom with her high heels clacking and holding a stack of test papers in her arms.
“There’s a quiz in today’s English class. Everyone, put away the books in your hands.”
“Ah~” The classroom was instantly filled with anguished howls.
However, the English teacher turned a deaf ear and handed the tests to the class representative: “Pass them down. You will have until the class period ends. Bring the test papers up to the podium when you’re done.”
With the sound of test papers turning next to his ear, Wen ZhiChu heard whispers from the students in front of him.
“Why’s there suddenly a quiz? I didn’t read anything.”
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
“You should be used to this by now. There will only be more in the future.”
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[System: What about you?]
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[…….]
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The English quiz ended. When Wen ZhiChu placed his test papers on the podium, the English teacher gave him a look.
The English teacher said: “Was it hard?”
Wen ZhiChu felt it was somewhat better than last time: “Not…not hard.”
The English teacher’s gaze was complicated and deep: “Then why did you choose C for the first question?”
Wen ZhiChu: ……
After some heart palpitations, he calmed down. He knew that his regular visit to the English department office was unavoidable.
[System: Villain’s mission. Throw the protagonist’s item into the trashcan. Completing the mission will reward 200 yuan. Villain’s score will increase 5%. Failing the mission will deduct 200 yuan.]
Unexpectedly, when the mission appeared this time, Wen ZhiChu clearly did not seem as anxious as before.
[System: How come you’re not worried anymore?]
Wen ZhiChu: “It’s pretty much the same as the last mission. I can go pick up a water bottle on the basketball court again.”
[System: Ding! Mission adjustment. Throw the protagonist’s item into your trashcan at home.]
Wen ZhiChu: “Why suddenly add this condition?”
[System: Because you didn’t bring the water bottle home last time.]
Wen ZhiChu: “……”
He shouldn’t have opened his big mouth.
Originally he thought the grade won’t be out until tomorrow morning at the earliest. Unexpectedly, with godlike powers, the English teacher finished marking the tests by the 3rd class of the afternoon— self-study.
The English representative stopped next to Wen ZhiChu’s seat: “Wen ZhiChu……”
Without even waiting for the other to finish speaking, he stood up automatically and started heading towards the English office.
[System: How did you know the English teacher summoned you?]
Wen ZhiChu: “Practice breeds familiarity.”
[System: I dare you say that louder so the literature department can hear you. Then you’ll have another teacher fixated on you as well.]
“……”
No…no need to trouble them.
Wen ZhiChu walked to the English department. Although he had already visited countless times in the past, he still couldn’t help but feel nervous. He knocked on the door and listened to the greeting sound inside before finally pushing the door open and walking inside.
The English teacher placed the test papers in front of him: “Let’s hear it.”
Wen ZhiChu was taken aback.
“From all aspects.”
Wen ZhiChu flipped through his own English test papers. It’s not that he didn’t want to learn, but English was just indecipherable to him.
Then Wen ZhiChu pressed his lips together and said: “Some…of my grammar was not utilized proficiently. My reading comprehension also… also did not advance.”
When he flipped to the back of the test and saw the score of the essay, Wen ZhiChu’s eyes lit up: “There’s… there’s a slight improvement in my essay.”
Saying this, he pointed at his essay score of 6 and looked towards the English teacher in anticipation.
Last time 5 points. This time 6 points.
Hearing this, the English teacher thought it was somewhat strange: “Really?”
Saying this, she extended her neck and looked: “Ah, that point is given to you for the adjusted score.”
Wen ZhiChu: “…….”
Skycat Genie: “Haa……”
“……You can laugh if you want to.”
[System: Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha]
Noticing the solemn atmosphere over here, Class 1’s English teacher came to take a look: “Your class had a quiz as well?”
Class 11’s teacher nodded and then shot Wen ZhiChu a glance: “Exactly, such a headache.”
Hearing this, Wen ZhiChu felt somewhat embarrassed.
At this time, a familiar voice reached his ears, elegant and refined: “Teacher, I’m putting the exercise booklets here.”
Li-laoshi: “Alright, please help me check the inventory list of ordered materials next.”
Qin JiaShu walked to the table and planned to use the computer. However, the gaze from the side was too open and blatant, he had to turn his head and take a look.
He saw Wen ZhiChu secretly taking sideways peeks at him like a sneaky little mouse. The other’s eyes were shining brightly, like wax candles on a light-stand.
Class 11’s English teacher saw him: “Isn’t your class representative Yang Yao? Did you switch to Qin JiaShu?”
Li-laoshi smiled and said: “No, JiaShu is just a very enthusiastic child. The class representative had trouble bringing over the exercise booklets, so he helped carry them over.”
Saying this, he continued to look at Wen ZhiChu’s test papers: “This kid’s English essay has quite the issue.”
“I can’t disagree.”
Wen ZhiChu, who was originally sneaking peeks at the money tree, instantly withdrew his gaze upon hearing this.
Li-laoshi smacked his lips with a frown: “It can’t go on like this. You have to read more and practice more to get better. Fortunately for you, my class also had the same quiz today.”
Saying this, he looked towards the youth next to him: “JiaShu, bring over your test papers for this student from class 11 to review.”
Wen ZhiChu opened his eyes wide: “No…no need.”
Although right now, Qin JiaShu had the special added filter of being a money tree, he was still a somewhat terrifying kind of money.
Li-laoshi: “No need to be courteous.”
“It’s… It’s not, not convenient for Qin…Qin-tongxue right now.”
“That’s true.”
Qin JiaShu was checking something. However, Li-laoshi still felt somewhat regrettable that the student he taught couldn’t show off his test papers: “JiaShu, is it convenient for him to get it for you?”
“Yes.”
The other’s tone was calm and composed, without any hint of emotions. However, Wen ZhiChu could clearly read the exasperation in the other’s posture.
“This…this doesn’t seem like a good idea.”
“On my desk, it’s covered by a few pieces of paper. Wen-tongxue, please throw those away while you’re grabbing it.”
Qin JiaShu had a warning look in his eyes. For a second, Wen ZhiChu didn’t really understand. The other was clearly unwilling, yet he still agreed to the teacher’s request.
In the end, Wen ZhiChu had no choice but drag himself to Class 1. Fortunately, it was self-study. The students were either busy studying or skipping class. Not a lot of people noticed him.
There were indeed a few pieces of paper on Qin JiaShu’s desk. Wen ZhiChu hastily scanned it without looking too closely. He only saw that it had a bunch of ab English letters. Then he raised his hand, about to throw them into the trashcan like Qin JiaShu had instructed.
However, he suddenly recalled the mission that was issued this morning. Since the final destination of these pieces of paper was going to be in the trashcan anyways, then it’s better to lay inside the trashcan inside his house. As such, he stuffed the papers into his pocket.
Heh~
[System: Behaving like a beggar.]
Wen ZhiChu: ……
After grabbing Qin JiaShu’s English test papers, Wen ZhiChu returned to the English department. Class 1’s English teacher used Qin JiaShu’s test papers to explain problems to him. Then he asked Qin JiaShu to come over and explain the thought process of his essay.
Qin JiaShu’s essay only had 1 point subtracted from it. Wen ZhiChu looked at it and practically praised out of instinct: “You…You’re so amazing.”
Wen ZhiChu looked towards Qin JiaShu with eyes full of worship. Qin JiaShu’s eyes contained his usual indifference; however, his fingers, which held the test papers, curled imperceptibly.
Qin JiaShu shifted his gaze away to stop looking at Wen ZhiChu’s bright star-filled eyes. With this turn of his gaze, however, he discovered the pieces of paper poking out of the other’s pocket. His brows instantly furrowed.
Seeing that it was almost the end of class, the English teacher let the two of them return to their classes.
Wen ZhiChu followed behind Qin JiaShu, leaving right after him. After leaving the English department, he instantly let out a breath of relief.
However, a biting ice-cold voice spoke up above his head: “Didn’t I tell you to throw them away.”
The breath of relief that Wen ZhiChu let out instantly got stuck in his chest. He didn’t even dare to exhale loudly.
“I…I……”
Qin JiaShu looked at him coldly: “Private reasons again?”
Wen ZhiChu instantly junped, feeling like if he really said this, Qin JiaShu might twist his head off.
Wen ZhiChu gathered his courage: “I…. Your English is good. I… I want to save it.”
Unexpectedly, Qin JiaShu was stunned for a moment after hearing this. Then he questioned himself briefly, not knowing why he was even bothering with this person in front of him.
Seeing this, Wen ZhiChu was also somewhat surprised: “What…what’s the matter?”
“Wen ZhiChu.” There was a clear sense of exasperation in the other’s pleasant voice.
“En?”
“That’s scratch paper for math problems.”
Wen ZhiChu: !
Thank you for the chapter and take as long as you need!
AHAHAH he saw abc and thought it was english… little did he know, math is very deceptive
Ever since letters have been added to math I have been crying ever since.. 😭
Oh god, I love Wen ZhiChu so much, he’s so cute all around. Even his frequent misuse of idioms is adorable. Thanks for the chapter! 🙂
Thanks for translating!!
Take your time and good luck with your stuff!!!
Thank you for the update ❤️💯
Where is chapter 36? 😭 Its been 2 days already. Are you okay infinite?😔
Sorry didnt mean to reply
Qin JiaShu went from anger to exasperation at the antics of our cute and lovably misunderstood Wen ZiChu. He already thinks he has unspeakable feelings for him and is being a stalker pfft.
On the other hand, Wen ZiChu sees QJ as a money tree and tries his hardest to be seen as a villain only to come across as a kitten who is brandishing its soft claws.
The system is really the winner here though hahahaha it gets to see this hilarious development and reap the benefits as well.
Thanks for the new update!
Thanks for the latest update and happy hiatus!! 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣☀️🥰
Thank you for the chapter!
And have a nice hiatus! <3
good luck with your work / studies / uni~~~~
Thank you very much!!!!!!
Lots of ab’s indeed 😂
Thanks for the chapter
Thanks for the chapter
Yes! They should never put little ab’s in math!!
Ah the start of my high school nightmares, when the formula looks like a sentence 😂
Aaah, I can’t ><
Thank You for the new chapter ♡(ŐωŐ人)
LMAO!! Thank you for the chapter! Take care!
Anyways, what really annoyed me here is the English teacher’s attitude. It’s very normal for a student to have a subject they’re weak in. But rather than calmly and patiently asking what problem he had with the subject, they just flatly pressured him to study harder and repeatedly implied that Wen Zhichu had a personal grudge against the teacher or whatever. Bitch how can someone study harder if they don’t know where to start?? Aren’t you supposed to be the teacher?? You’re just gonna complain that he’s always giving you headache but you don’t even try to help him??? Psh. Incompetent.
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thanks for the chapter!