25: Chapter 25: Second Mock Exam Results; Yue Buqun is on drugs.

In just half a day, it was impossible to finish reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Shen Weiyue was speaking with enthusiasm, and Zhao Qingyan was listening just as intently. Ning Xi, on the other hand, was feeling a bit hungry, but since neither of them mentioned stopping, she held back and didn't say anything.

And so, they kept talking until three in the afternoon.

Shen Weiyue's own stomach started growling, and only then did he realize it was so late.

"That's enough for now. We'll stop here. I need to go get something to eat and prepare for evening self-study."

He got up and returned the book to the shelf.

Ning Xi asked, "Are you coming back next Sunday?"

Shen Weiyue walked toward the bookstore exit, waving his hand as he said, "We'll see when the time comes."

Zhao Qingyan left without another word, and the trio went their separate ways.

...

During evening self-study, Old Demon Han had a smile on his face and seemed to be in a very good mood. Presumably, the class had performed well on the Mock Exam 2.

It was impossible for the six-subject exam papers to be graded that quickly, so he didn't mention the results during the evening self-study session, merely telling everyone to continue reviewing their study materials.

"Fox, do you still remember the answer to the last big question on the Mock Exam 2 math test?"

Shen Weiyue took the initiative to ask Zhao Qingyan. He had held back from checking the answers for a long time, but he couldn't resist any longer.

Zhao Qingyan wrote a few numbers on a piece of paper.

Upon seeing them, Shen Weiyue slapped his face in frustration and wailed, "Ah, I'm dead."

"You got them all wrong?" Zhao Qingyan raised an eyebrow. After all, there were three sub-questions.

"No, just the last one."

"Oh, you managed to get the first two right, that's not bad."

"..."

This damn fox always spoke without thinking; he wouldn't hold it against her.

Shen Weiyue didn't doubt the correctness of her answers at all. If the final reference answers didn't match hers, he would even suspect that the reference answers were wrong.

The title of "Math Queen" wasn't given for nothing.

Ning Xi, hearing their conversation from the back row, poked Shen Weiyue on the shoulder. "Let me see too."

Shen Weiyue handed the paper to her, and the young girl pursed her lips, her heart sinking in despair.

As expected, this question was too difficult; she still didn't know how to do it.

They were checking answers, and in fact, everyone else was doing the same. Before the results were released, everyone felt anxious and restless.

Consequently, the classroom was rarely quiet throughout the entire evening self-study session.

Old Demon Han knew what everyone was thinking, and as long as they weren't blatantly goofing off, he didn't mind them discussing the questions.

By the time evening self-study ended, everyone looked preoccupied.

Even Ye Lingtao, who usually loved to blabber on, wasn't joking around after class. It seemed his results after checking the answers weren't ideal.

On the way back, Shen Weiyue met Liang Yuting in the alley as usual. As soon as she saw him, she smiled and said softly, "Student Shen, your English score this time is excellent."

"Really? It's out already?" Shen Weiyue said, pleasantly surprised.

"Really. The grading is basically finished, and the rankings will be out tomorrow morning. You can look forward to it; let me congratulate you in advance."

"You've made me so eager for it."

Shen Weiyue extended his right hand. Liang Yuting paused, looking at him with a puzzled expression, signaling: what does this mean?

"A handshake! Here's to our successful collaboration!" Shen Weiyue smiled. "Any improvement I've made in English is all thanks to Teacher Liang's teaching. We must shake hands to celebrate."

"Oh..."

Liang Yuting subconsciously extended her right hand, and the next second, it was held in his.

Shen Weiyue's palm was broad and strong. The moment they held hands, Liang Yuting couldn't help but tremble slightly, and he even shook it vigorously three times.

"Teacher Liang, for the remaining two months or so, I'll have to trouble you to continue guiding me. I feel full of energy now."

"Mm, keep it up, work hard, and I wish you success in achieving your goal."

Shen Weiyue let go of her hand, and they chatted away for the rest of the walk before parting ways in the residential complex.

This English teacher looked beautiful in anything she wore.

...

The next morning.

Han Changming walked into the classroom, beaming with joy. He tapped the table and said, "Everyone, stop what you're doing. I'm now going to announce the results of the Mock Exam 2."

The students in Class 6 all looked up in unison. After a moment of commotion, they braced themselves—the damn Mock Exam 2 results had finally arrived.

Just announce them already; better to get it over with quickly.

You could hear a pin drop in the classroom. Old Demon Han loved this state of tension, seriousness, and anticipation among his students, because students who had no expectations for their grades were not good students.

He cleared his throat and got to the point: "As for the results, I believe some students have already guessed it. This time, Class 6's overall upward trend is gratifying, and I am very pleased!"

"Among the six elite science classes in the school, our average score has surpassed Class 2, and we have reclaimed first place. The number of students in our class who made it into the school's top ten has increased by one compared to the Mock Exam 1, the top fifty has increased by three, and the top one hundred has increased by six..."

"There are only two students in the entire class who are outside the school's top four hundred. These two students need to pay close attention; there is no hope of getting into a key university outside the top four hundred, and even a decent second-tier university will be difficult."

Old Demon Han hadn't announced the specific list yet, so everyone in the classroom started guessing. Everyone was wondering who these last two students were.

"What are you looking at me for? Even at my worst, I've never dropped out of the top four hundred. Are you blind to how hard I've been working lately?"

Seeing some idiot looking at him at a time like this, Shen Weiyue couldn't help but curse.

Ning Xi burst into laughter. She knew it was impossible for the last two to be Shen Weiyue, but she was curious about what rank he would get, so she asked him:

"Shen Weiyue, what rank do you think you'll get?"

"I don't know, but at least I won't be at the bottom of the class..."

Before he could finish, he heard Zhao Qingyan say coldly, "If he's at the bottom, I'll drop out of school immediately."

"Huh? You trust me that much?" Director Shen was dumbfounded.

"No matter how stupid a person is, can they really make no progress with so many people tutoring them? Especially after all the effort I've spent... If that really happens, you should just stop studying and go get a job."

"Right, right, right, I think so too." Ning Xi nodded vigorously, agreeing deeply.

Shen Weiyue's grades were also a result of her efforts. With the top two students in the class tutoring him, he should just hang himself if he didn't do well.

Fortunately, Old Demon Han didn't waste any more words. He took out the grade sheet and started reading:

"Zhao Qingyan, 733 points, as usual, first in the grade. Everyone, applaud."

Shen Weiyue glanced at her. The fox didn't change her expression, looking as if it were a matter of course.

Everyone was used to it and applauded numbly.

"Ning Xi, 687 points, second in the class, fourth in the grade. One rank higher than in Mock Exam 1, worthy of encouragement!"

Clap, clap, clap.

"Yuan Tianze, 683 points, third in the class, ninth in the grade. Neither increased nor decreased, maintained his ranking. I hope you continue to keep it up."

Clap, clap, clap.

...

"The next student is the one who has improved the most in the entire class and even the entire grade this time. They just barely made it into the top fifty, ranking at number fifty. Who do you think it is?"

Old Demon Han's smile was like a chrysanthemum. He squinted at the audience below, scanning from left to right.

His gaze had no focus; it seemed as if he was looking at everyone, yet also as if he was looking at no one.

The people below held their breath and didn't speak, staring fixedly at Old Demon Han's mouth. A few who had checked their answers and felt good about them thought they had a high chance.

"This student has been very hardworking during this period, which is obvious to all. His efforts have received a return that can be called a surprise. I must read his name aloud and give him the most enthusiastic applause!"

"He is—Shen Weiyue!"

"???"

"!!!"

"F***, f***, f***..."

Everyone was stunned.

Sect Leader Yue, did he f***ing take drugs?