Study Monster Cultivation System

Chapter 147 - 146 The Gap in Rank (Requesting Monthly Tickets for the Last Three Days)

At two o’clock in the afternoon, the students entered the large teaching laboratory one after another.

Unlike the laboratories they had visited before, this one was filled with long tables, and the equipment was set up in pairs, sharing a central sink.

After an afternoon’s immersion, Li Zheng’s complexion had grown even rosier. Though the time was short, he had already learned about the six points of "luck" and had grown considerably.

Wu Shu simply found a spot, didn’t even change into a lab coat, and laid down to sleep immediately.

Li Zheng also realized that he had reached his limit with forced absorption, and anything further would just have to come with opportunity.

Soon, the teacher in charge of the experimental tutorial, an older man with the same hairstyle as Sun Leyang, hurried into the room, followed closely by Shen Yiyun with her head bowed.

It appeared that this was Shen Yiyun’s mentor.

The mentor didn’t waste words and got right to the point as soon as he was up on the podium.

"I am your experiment teacher, Hu Zengwu."

"Pair up in groups of two, choose your own partners, choose your own spots."

"We will officially start the class in three minutes."

"Make the most of the time and try to cover as many experiments as possible."

With that, he and Shen Yiyun began to tidy up the teaching laboratory station.

Li Zheng could clearly see that the usually spirited senior, who could joke freely with Vice Dean Zhou Yi, was now silent in front of her mentor, meek like a little rabbit.

The atmosphere between master and disciple was really not comfortable.

But there was nothing to be done. Famous and approachable authorities like Zhou Yi were a rarity; most scholars were probably more like Teacher Hu Zengwu in temperament.

Li Zheng did not realize, during his covert observation of the teacher,

that many had already quietly set their sights on the sleeping Wu Shu.

This was their last chance.

King Qin’s last chance.

Over these two days, they were supposed to conduct experiments for more than ten hours.

This meant spending ten hours of close interaction with the same teammate.

All the male students present.

They had never had such an opportunity in their lives.

Not to mention ten hours; even half an hour would have been a miracle.

If not now, then when?

Of course, this was just wishful thinking.

After all, the ace students present were not to be underestimated.

There were really only three or five people who dared to approach Wu Shu’s vicinity for fear of disturbing her sleep and making her angry.

As time passed by the minute, more and more male students paired up.

The three or five who were alone were getting anxious.

Fortunately, Teacher Hu Zengwu on the podium spoke up for them.

"What are you doing sleeping at this time?"

Wu Shu jerked awake, sitting up straight like she had a cramp: "Ah… I actually fell asleep…"

"What’s your name, and what school are you from?" Teacher Hu sternly asked, "Do you realize how important this training is? Do you know you’re wasting everyone’s time? Do you know what level of meeting I had to cancel to be here?"

"I’m sorry, teacher…" Wu Shu hastily bowed in apology.

"Name, school." Teacher Hu’s questioning did not lessen. "Today’s performance will be accounted for in the overall evaluation."

"Teacher Hu…" Shen Yiyun hurried over to intervene, "I’ve finished setting up here, I’ll go record her name and student ID, and you can start preparing."

Teacher Hu raised his hand to stop Shen Yiyun, questioning again: "Name, school."

Wu Shu had recovered by then, and looking straight at Teacher Hu, she said: "Wu Shu, Ren Da Fu."

"Minus five points." After instructing Shen Yiyun, Teacher Hu nodded at Wu Shu, "I’ll be keeping an eye on you as well. Prepare for the experiment."

"Okay." Wu Shu’s face showed no extra emotion, simply shaking her head and blowing a breath of air through her bangs.

On the other side, Li Zheng felt both ashamed and annoyed.

What was this situation for a deduction? Was he crazy?

Besides, her fatigue was all because of me.

But just as he was about to go up and argue with Teacher Hu, Shen Yiyun pressed him back down with a palm.

"Don’t be a martyr…" Shen Yiyun whispered in a very low voice, "Trust me… He can disqualify you on the spot…"

"Does he have that authority?"

"Actually, no… Ultimately, it would still be up to Zhou Yi, but it would be very troublesome. Just rest for now."

Before Li Zheng could respond, Teacher Hu was already looking over: "Is this Shi Yang or Li Zheng?"

Shen Yiyun was startled and hurried back to her mentor’s side, "Li Zheng."

"Yes, Yi Yun speaks highly of you," Hu Zengwu nodded, "Hurry up and form a team. I will also be watching you. However, you must understand that there are no shortcuts you can take for the current selection."

"Understood, thank you, Teacher," Li Zheng also nodded and walked towards the back row.

Hu Zengwu’s words were very clear, it was ultimately he who had Shen Yiyun coach Li Zheng and Shi Yang, but relying on connections would only go so far, it couldn’t possibly affect the selection for the provincial team.

Seeing this attitude.

He was just a stern mentor after all, not worth getting upset over.

On the other side, Ou Xingzhuo noticed Wu Shu was struggling, bit the bullet, and stepped forward.

He knew Wu Shu all too well, neither of them were really into Chem Competitions; although they managed to secure their places in Jijing based on their backgrounds, they were totally clueless about experiments. Now that they had immediately lost five points in the experiment, the difficulty of making it into the provincial team list had sharply increased.

He had to help her.

Although he was determined, Ou Xingzhuo was quite a flamboyant character, and he found it somewhat embarrassing to ask to form a team in public…

As he hesitated, another short-haired junior from Ren Da Fu had already boldly stepped up.

The short-haired thought it through.

The goddess’s radiance was too dazzling, causing the boys to feel too intimidated to approach her, naturally feeling unworthy, impossible.

But perhaps, the goddess had always been longing for nourishment but had never met someone brave enough?

Like it or not, it’s worth a shot despite the challenges.

He was ready with his overtures, approaching within two meters to Wu Shu’s right, and was about to speak.

Ou Xingzhuo was alarmed, couldn’t hesitate any longer, and hurried forward.

It’s not your turn, kid!

He finally managed to reach Wu Shu first.

As if he could smell the fantasy-like fragrance.

Ou Xingzhuo shivered.

He closed his eyes.

It’s no good... He still couldn’t bring himself to speak...

In his desperation, Ou Xingzhuo took a few more steps forward and confronted the junior.

"Come on, let’s team up."

"Huh?" The junior was puzzled.

"What, you think I’m not good enough?" Ou Xingzhuo restrained himself as he adjusted his glasses.

"No... well..." The junior was on the verge of tears.

Damn it, if you don’t have the guts, why drag me into this?

Eventually, the two found themselves beside a table, successfully forming a group.

After Ou Xingzhuo’s dazzling series of moves, the situation suddenly became clear.

Only one burly senior from Ren Da Fu and a nerdy junior remained.

But these two were no help either; even though the situation was clear, they started giving way to each other again.

Just then, Li Zheng arrived.

"We’re a team," Li Zheng declared authoritatively, standing next to Wu Shu, "It’s my fault, I’ll take responsibility."

"You also know..." Wu Shu gritted her teeth and muttered, "Don’t mess it up again."

"Yeah, no more messing up," Li Zheng was already limbering up, "The performance later might be considered in the overall evaluation, so I’ll guide you where necessary."

"Huh, just mixed with Shi Yang for a couple of days and you’re getting cocky?"

"Stop joking around," Li Zheng said seriously, "I won’t let you go easily, I want us to advance to the national finals together."

"You..."

"It’s all for physics," Li Zheng swung his fist, "All hail."

"Fine..." Wu Shu reluctantly accepted, biting her lip, "You’re thinking too much, I’m not that kind of person who needs looking after."

"But I need your guidance in physics."

"Then... let’s make it clear, you’re the one asking for my help, not the other way around," Wu Shu said, her face tense as she donned her gloves, a hint of red unknowingly swept across her face.

"Agreed," Li Zheng swiftly threw on a lab coat.

Having often seen Old Li wear one, his move was also impressive and imposing.

The burly guy and nerdy junior beside him were already stunned.

Much more shocked than the first time Shi Yang saw Li Zheng and Shen Yiyun talking.

Damn it.

This gap.

Is quite big...

The two exchanged glances, acknowledging each other’s plight.

At this point, they only had to join hands and form a group.