14: Chapter 14 First in the City

Perhaps it was because his parents had protected him too well and the school prohibited comparing wealth.

So in fact, many students, including him, had no idea of the power of money.

Only students from average families would learn the importance of money early on.

For example, his deskmate, Li Tianran.

Average family background, average grades.

Actually, most people were like this.

Upon learning the importance of a hundred thousand yuan, he suddenly felt that Old Lu was truly good.

Although he didn't know how much Old Lu and Mother Lu earned.

But ten thousand yuan was given directly without even asking a single question.

He was still very moved and decided to thank Old Lu properly later.

Today was the first time he had heard his best friend say this, so he said with quite a bit of surprise:

"Is that so... that is quite a lot. But that fellow Li Hao brags every day about how rich his family is; it can't be fake, can it?"

"That part is true. I heard his family has mines on Mars, so they should be quite wealthy!"

Lu Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid his family didn't have money, as that would be truly awkward.

If Li Hao was just bullshitting and had an ordinary family background, he wouldn't feel right actually going to his door to ask for money.

After all, it was just a bet between students.

"Then it's fine. A hundred thousand in hand, hehehe!"

Li Tianran also started laughing.

"Come, come, come, I'll tutor you. Damn it, you really need to work hard, brother. Let's go to university together!"

"Okay!" Li Tianran said seriously.

Sharpening the spear at the last minute—even if it's not sharp, it'll be shiny.

Time spent studying always goes by quickly.

A day passed in the blink of an eye.

Tomorrow would be the pleasant weekend. He decided to work overtime and continue explaining the test papers to his best friend.

"Tianran, tomorrow I'll go to your house to continue tutoring you. Remember, you were the one who requested I go to your house for tutoring, if Chihiro asks."

"Uh... alright!" Li Tianran scratched his head. Anyway, this wasn't the first time. Every time he dodged Shen Qianxun, Lu Qingfeng always used him as a shield.

"It's a deal then... don't sell out your buddy."

"Got it!"

Li Tianran looked at his back and sighed.

He was also quite handsome; why did girls like Shen Qianxun and Mo Xiaoyu revolve around him?

He scratched his head, completely puzzled. Was it because he was enough of a 'straight man'?

Usually, when he saw a pretty girl, he would stutter, but Lu Qingfeng often just said one word: 'Scram...'

Or, 'None of your business.'

And the effect was explosively good!

He remembered Mo Xiaoyu had been told that countless times.

But she still kept trying to manage him in all sorts of ways every day. He also had average grades.

Every time the two of them secretly went to the internet cafe to play games, Mo Xiaoyu would snitch—why didn't she snitch on him?

When there was delicious food, she would also give it to him first; he never saw her give any to him.

But thinking of this buddy, who was a true 'steel straight man', he started laughing again.

Perhaps when God opens a window for you, He really does close another one.

He instantly felt his mood improve and went home humming a song.

Time always slips away unknowingly.

Over the weekend, the Female Devil didn't come looking for him; she just sent him a few messages.

Lu Qingfeng was too lazy to reply and focused on helping Li Tianran review.

Then at night, he practiced martial arts like crazy.

He found that he had actually begun to be obsessed with this kind of life.

Without sleep or rest, yet still full of energy.

He knew this was definitely due to the effects of the mysterious ring.

For some reason, in his dreams, he also always wore this ring, but it didn't have such effects.

Otherwise, he probably would have reached a higher Realm long ago through a Breakthrough.

And wouldn't have died with such heavy regrets.

...

Monday, a beautiful day, because he now treated going to school as rest time.

On the banner of the teaching building, the countdown had already changed to 18 days.

Numerous students shuttled through the teaching building in a hurry.

A tense atmosphere filled the entire campus.

Lu Qingfeng stepped into the classroom relaxed.

Sat in his seat.

Opened his book and began his morning reading.

...

In the morning.

Huangfu Xinyu entered the classroom with light steps, the smile at the corner of her mouth impossible to hide.

Everyone's jaws nearly dropped in shock.

Miejue actually smiled.

It was almost like an unsolved mystery of a millennium.

Everyone looked at Miejue curiously; it seemed the exam results this time should be good.

Otherwise, how could Miejue's mood be so good?

Everyone also discovered that Miejue actually looked really beautiful when she smiled.

Just like the beauty of a first love.

"Ahem... hmmm, I'm announcing some good news."

Huangfu Xinyu scanned the students in the class, her gaze finally landing on Lu Qingfeng.

Everyone also looked at him, anticipating her good news.

"Now, I will send the results of the city-wide Unified Examination to the class group. Everyone can check their ranking based on their name!"

"Of course, for the top one hundred, you can see them directly."

After saying that, she opened her Smart Bracelet and tapped a few times.

Everyone also opened their Smart Bracelets, and after a moment.

Everyone's gaze focused on Lu Qingfeng.

Cries of "Holy crap..." rose from the crowd.

"Holy crap... Old Six, you... this is too exaggerated, isn't it?"

Lu Qingfeng looked at the report card and gave a crooked smile.

"Basic operation, don't be 'six'!"

First place: Lu Qingfeng.

History: 150

Chinese: 148

Math: 200

Physics/Chemistry: 100

Biology: 150

Total score: 748

He immediately sent the report card to Mother Lu and also to Old Lu.

He could imagine their joy.

"What a beast... is this a score a human can get?"

"Holy crap... a True God has appeared in our Fifth Middle School."

"We didn't feel it during the last school exam, but this time it's a city-wide unified exam. The questions were so hard this time, yet his score is even higher."

"Score control, this guy definitely controlled his scores before."

"No wonder everyone calls him Old Six. He's really sneaky. Exploding at the very end, did he even think about our feelings?"

"I'm just wondering how he got 200 in math. It was so hard!"

"Because the paper only had that many points!"

The classroom immediately turned into a vegetable market as everyone engaged in a noisy, incredulous discussion.

Many people didn't even check their own scores and just marveled.

It must be said that gossiping is something deep within the heart of every Huaxia person.

Slap slap slap...

Huangfu Xinyu slapped the podium several times with force.

Everyone quieted down.

"Everyone has seen the first place. It is Lu Qingfeng from Class 3, Grade 12 of our Fifth Middle School. Others should learn from him.

Everyone has also seen his recent hard work. What does this show? Working hard at a critical moment is still very useful. Sharpening the spear at the last minute—even if it's not sharp, it'll be shiny."

Everyone: ...

This isn't how you feed motivational chicken soup, right?

Is this a score you can get just by working hard?

For this kind of score, don't even think about it without talent.

"Next, I will explain the unified exam paper to everyone one last time. After this, it will all depend on your self-study. The College Entrance Exam is coming soon; I hope everyone gives it one last push!"

"Do not fail your youth; do not fail your prime."

Everyone's emotions were also stirred by the teacher's voice.

They shouted in unison: "Do not fail our youth; do not fail our prime!"