12: Target term: Comprehensive Science

At eight o'clock in the evening, Lin You pestered his mother, Wang Huilin, for a while, and after gaining her consent, he immediately notified Wang Xinxin to set off. Five minutes later, Lin You went downstairs and got onto Wang Xinxin's electric bike.

Just as he sat down on the back seat, Wang Xinxin started the electric bike, slightly turned his head, and said, "You, I haven't seen you schedule a meal with me this week. I thought you had found a new lover."

It was that familiar flavor—Wang Xinxin's signature gay-style comment.

Wang Xinxin actually looked quite good, but his living conditions were too comfortable, and he loved to eat, making him appear rather sturdy. He was 1.75 meters tall and weighed 75 kilograms. He didn't have the tall and slender physique that young girls his age liked, but because he loved to smile, he was a very approachable, handsome high school boy.

Although Lin You's family background was average, Wang Xinxin's family background was excellent, with connections in both the political and business circles of Ancheng.

Lin You and Wang Xinxin's friendship began when they were classmates in junior high. It was uncomplicated by interests or benefits, belonging to the category of true iron Buddies.

"Lately, I've been busy grinding away at my studies. Meals are quick in and quick out. It's grade 12 now. If I don't work hard, once I get to university, I'll be embarrassed to be friends with a distinguished Project 985 Top Student like you."

Wang Xinxin's grades had always been good, ranking at the top of the Key Class, Class 5, in grade 12. He scored over 630 on the last exam.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Even if you only get into a Vocational College, you're still my brother."

"What's wrong, you look down on Vocational Colleges? Vocational Colleges can upgrade to bachelor's degrees, but can you downgrade to a Vocational College? Besides... you Bastard, can't you wish your Buddy would get into Tsinghua or Peking University?"

"Pfft!"

Wang Xinxin couldn't hold back his laughter. "Do you think you're the Class Monitor Du Zhaoyu? You, what brand is your pillow? Send me one too, okay? Aiming for Tsinghua or Peking University? You must be quite the dreamer; I wouldn't even dare to dream that big."

Lin You grinned and started to choke him. "Bastard, die for your grandpa!"

A little later, the two arrived at the largest internet café not far from home. The café was packed, and it was clear that over ninety percent of the people inside were high school students. Obviously, after the cancellation of evening self-study and weekend cram sessions, the high school students across Ancheng had fallen into a brief frenzy.

Regardless of the future, at this moment, they were enjoying the good times to the fullest.

The two Buddies finally found two connected seats in the corner. After sitting down, they quickly began their fierce battle in The Rift.

One was a Gold IV Jungle King, and the other was a Silver II Mid Lane Mage King.

They started with high spirits and grand ambitions, but later became red-faced and frustrated, finally ending in silence.

After leaving the internet café, Lin You and Wang Xinxin didn't resume their arm-in-arm posture until they found a spot for a late-night snack.

Lin You recently received an inflow of Dating Funds, making his wallet bulge, so he generously offered to treat Wang Xinxin. He ordered a huge pile of grilled skewers; since both were still growing and were in grade 12, they weren't worried about finishing it all.

They each opened a can of iced cola and happily clinked their cans.

After chatting for a bit, Lin You felt an itch in his heart, having many things he wanted to share with his good Buddy. Although he couldn't expose the existence of The System, talking about other things was fine.

Finally, Lin You pondered for a moment, looked at Xinxin, and said, "Xinxin, not long ago, I had a dream. In the dream, I was 33 years old, and I was on a blind date with Class Monitor Du Zhaoyu. She seemed quite interested in me..."

Wang Xinxin immediately burst out laughing, clutching his stomach. "Hahahahaha! How many dishes did you have to get this drunk? And the Class Monitor was on a blind date with you, and interested in you? Wait, we didn't even drink alcohol! Boss, did you mix Baijiu into your cola? Hahaha..."

Lin You wasn't annoyed. If someone had told him before he got The System that Du Zhaoyu would be on a blind date with him in the future and even like him... Lin You would have also thought they were messing with him.

In junior high, Du Zhaoyu was the Class Beauty and the Top Student in the Class. After entering the Experimental Class at Ancheng No. 7 Middle School, she became a top-tier Top Student, the Tsinghua or Peking University Hopeful of Ancheng No. 7 Middle School, the High Mountain Flower, a role model for the girls in the school, and the dream lover of the boys.

An ordinary person could only fantasize about a girl like that in their dreams.

Lin You took a sip of cola and continued, "After I woke up, I video-called the Class Monitor, making up an excuse to ask her to borrow study materials. The Class Monitor actually agreed... Next, to thank the Class Monitor, I asked her out to dinner, and she even agreed to that..."

Lin You spoke earnestly, while Wang Xinxin's eyes widened, and his mouth hung open, because Lin You showed him a small snippet of his chat history with Du Zhaoyu.

"No way? How did you manage that?! You seriously deserve to die! That's the Class Monitor!"

Lin You completely ignored Wang Xinxin's shock and continued, "Oh, right, the Class Monitor also gave me a Fountain Pen. It looked quite expensive..."

Finally, amidst Wang Xinxin's heartbroken, incredulous, and jealous expression, Lin You posed the ultimate question.

"...So, Xinxin, do you think the Class Monitor might like me a little?"

He feared his Buddy living a hard life, yet also feared his Buddy driving a Land Rover... If Lin You started dating some other girl, Wang Xinxin would definitely be a little jealous, but he wouldn't be too provoked. However... that was Class Monitor Du Zhaoyu!

Wang Xinxin was speechless. He looked at Lin You's handsome face, then took out his phone to check his own face, which was merely passable... I will overturn this looks-obsessed world sooner or later!

...Afterward, the two didn't talk much more about Du Zhaoyu. After all, the three of them were assigned to different classes after entering high school, and Du Zhaoyu was a dedicated student, so the two of them didn't have much interaction with her.

However, Wang Xinxin still offered some advice: "It's grade 12, studying is the most important thing. You, you finally improved your score to 550, which is enough for a Tier 1 University... Buddy isn't saying this because I'm jealous. You can strive for a better university, and the Class Monitor needs to strive for Tsinghua or Peking University. If there's a possibility for you two, it's best to wait until university... Even if you can't get into the same university as the Class Monitor, you can still enroll in a university in the same city."

Lin You knew Wang Xinxin was right. The College Entrance Examination was a test of every student's first 12 years of academic life, and an important checkpoint leading to higher education and a better future.

Sweet teenage romance is certainly attractive, but grade 12... is truly not the right time.

Both of them were in grade 12. Although they were out relaxing, they still maintained some restraint. After playing for a long time and finishing a pile of barbecue, it was just past eleven when Lin You headed home.

After entering his residential area, Lin You walked back toward his home while pulling out his phone to send a message to Du Zhaoyu.

"Class Monitor, which university are you aiming for in the College Entrance Examination?"

Du Zhaoyu replied instantly, as always.

Yu Baobao: "Guarantee C9 League, strive for Tsinghua or Peking University. If I can't get into Tsinghua or Peking University, I'll probably stay in the South."

Lin You, the Poor Student, didn't even know which nine universities made up the C9 League, so he quickly switched screens to search. After reading the results, he found that five of the C9 League universities were located in the South.

"Magic City?"

"Hangzhou City."

The C9 League university in Hangzhou City—there was only one answer.

Although Lin You's current grades were still very far from the C9 League, he couldn't help but start looking ahead, wondering if he could really get into the same university as Du Zhaoyu. Could he truly achieve life transcendence through The System and become a genuine Top Student?

So he summoned the Panel, navigated to the Term Section, and chose to establish a Term Progress Bar for a second term.

[Do you wish to establish the target term "Physics, Chemistry, Biology"? Description: Reach the Top Student level of Ancheng No. 7 Middle School students.]

Although Lin You learned from The System that the larger the scope of the term created, the more Progress Enhancement Talismans would be generated, but the greater the difficulty of achievement, the longer the cycle, and the extremely low cost-effectiveness.

However, since Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is a single examination subject in the College Entrance Examination, and the three subjects are inseparable, it could entirely be treated as one goal to conquer.

Soon, beneath the 71% progress bar for the term [Physics, Chemistry, Biology], nearly three times the number of Progress Enhancement Talisman tasks appeared compared to the previous [Mathematics] term. The individual Talisman tasks were arranged in columns, looking dazzling.

Lin You quickly skimmed through them. Completing these Talisman tasks would likely take one semester, and some of the Talismans had logical prerequisites, preventing simultaneous progression.

Lin You was not discouraged; instead, he was full of drive.

Although his primary goal was still to push the progress of the first term, [Mathematics], to 100% as quickly as possible, the progress of the second term, [Physics, Chemistry, Biology], could also begin to advance simultaneously during downtime.

"Class Monitor, then I'll also set my College Entrance Examination target university as the C9 League university in Hangzhou City."

This time, Du Zhaoyu did not reply instantly. About two minutes passed.

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