Study Monster Cultivation System

Chapter 162 - 161 Brilliant Chess Moves

After Li Zheng and Lin Yujing had simmered down, Xu Mengxi finally ran out of spaces to hide.

Whether it was Qiao Bixia’s troubles or Liu Xin’s early farewell.

Whether it was Jiang Qinghua’s romance and hair issues, or the unattainable goals of Li Zheng and Lin Yujing.

All of these were far more significant than her trivial worries.

Encouraged by these thoughts, Xu Mengxi, after a long struggle, finally began to speak hesitantly.

"Thank you all for considering my little emotions..."

"Everyone revealed their most embarrassing secrets, the voices of their hearts that were the hardest to utter."

"My concerns really seem trivial in comparison..."

"Since I was little, I was just an ordinary girl from an ordinary family."

"When I was in kindergarten, my parents set an ordinary goal for me."

"To become a dentist."

"It’s a job with a good income, stability, and respectability."

"So, from the first day I learned to read, my goal was Jijing Medical University, and as for anything like the Ji University Medical Department, well, that was definitely out of the question."

"Then, just like that, I went through school ordinarily, until I reached my senior year of high school, seemingly close to my goal."

"But just then, due to some things, I suddenly..."

"I suddenly started to hate myself."

"I hated my own ordinariness."

"Ordinary to the extent that..."

"I never thought about why I was ordinary..."

"So ordinary that even if there was something I wanted to do, I never had the courage to take action."

"Even if there was someone I liked... I never had the courage to speak up."

"Those things... that person... they’re all... just too extraordinary..."

"So... I wanted to try... to work hard just once to do what I wanted..."

"Maybe that way, I could get closer to that person."

"That’s why... I persuaded Teacher Sun Leyang to give me a chance to sign up for the Chem Competitions..."

"But in the end... I was still very ordinary."

Xu Mengxi laughed foolishly, scratching her head.

"But why can’t I... just accept it..."

"Seeing everyone improving rapidly every day..."

"Why do I... just keep hating myself more and more..."

"Why would you all still include someone as ordinary as me?"

"Whether it’s playing basketball or studying, it’s always the same..."

"Surely everyone deserves better friends, right?"

"I’m just an ordinary drag."

"Sticking with me... is just a waste of time..."

"Now, we’re all at the same school, still barely hanging out together..."

"After graduation... I guess no one will want to contact someone like me anymore..."

"Everyone will meet more outstanding people, delve into deeper research, discuss more interesting topics..."

"I guess I’ll only be remembered when someone has a toothache..."

"It will definitely be like this,"

"In the end, it will definitely be like this..."

"But... but..." Xu Mengxi clutched her pants, her voice already trembling, "If I just leave like this... I won’t be content either..."

"All I have is to desperately become extraordinary."

"Work hard, work hard, work hard."

"Like Li Zheng said, work several times harder, dozens of times harder."

"Keep working hard until I no longer dislike myself."

"Then, I can start over with everyone and be friends again."

Xu Mengxi wiped her eyes and looked up with a silly smile, "Sorry, this is just my wishful and naive thinking."

As soon as she finished speaking, before her emotions had adjusted,

Qiao Bixia was stern-faced.

"Mengxi, I don’t care about others, but I feel offended," Qiao Bixia pounded her chest with a look of anguish, "After all, you just feel you can’t keep up with Li Zheng and Lin Yujing, and fear you won’t be able to be friends with them in the future, right? But have you ever thought about how your Sister Xia feels? If they count as friends, does that mean Sister Xia doesn’t?"

"No, no, no," Xu Mengxi waved her hands rapidly, "We will always be good friends... but Li Zheng and Jingjing will surely have their new friends in the future..."

"Hmph," Lin Yujing also crossed her arms and turned away with a stern face, "You’re just being opportunistic!"

"Teacher Mengxi, listen to me, you’re overthinking it," Li Zheng was also displeased, "Socializing in the future will mostly be about mutual benefits, only the pure friendship from middle school can last a lifetime."

"Yeah right, like you know," Jiang Qinghua gave Li Zheng a punch and turned to look at Xu Mengxi, "I’m probably the only one here who can see the deeper meaning in your words, and I understand that you want to work hard and fight for your goals. Realistically speaking, you want to aim higher for the college entrance exam, from Jijing Medical University to Jingbei, right?"

Xu Mengxi was taken aback, a shiver running through her body.

How could it be that she was seen through by this guy who didn’t even remember her name?

Li Zheng’s eyes widened: "That’s a fantastic idea, Teacher Mengxi."

"Take a break first," Jiang Qinghua pushed Li Zheng down again and stared at Xu Mengxi, "You don’t need to respond; let me just say what I think. With over half a year left until the college entrance exam, you can certainly try to aim higher, but on the other hand, your high school life will also be over in half a year—if there’s no certain future, why not cherish the present life you have?"

At these words, not just Xu Mengxi, but everyone got goosebumps.

"So..." Jiang Qinghua stood up, supporting himself on Li Zheng and Liu Xin’s shoulders, "Does anyone want to play a game of chat and basketball, just like we usually do?"

"Let’s go!" Liu Xin jumped up instantly, "Before my dad finishes the parent-teacher conference."

Soon, the basketball game started again.

Qiao Bixia and Liu Xin were still jostling in the paint.

Jiang Qinghua and Lin Yujing were still showing off their basketball skills.

Li Zheng and Xu Mengxi were still taking a peaceful stroll on the outside.

It was as if nothing had ever happened.

Yet it also felt like they had traversed half a lifetime.

Had Li Zheng not been there, this incident might have just passed.

But since Li Zheng was present, and he saw a problem, he sought a solution.

During their stroll along the outer circle, he narrowed his eyes,

Thinking of a clever move in this idle game.

Suddenly leaning in a bit closer, he spoke earnestly,

"Teacher Mengxi, trust me, can you give me all the practice problems and tests you’ve done this semester?"

"Ah?" Xu Mengxi exclaimed in surprise, "Don’t... don’t waste any more time for me."

"No, no, no, even if it wasn’t for your sake, I would still make this idle move. I’m not helping you; you’re helping me," Li Zheng gestured, "I also plan to try my hand at the Chem Competitions, and although I have an outline in my mind, I lack the content. I really need Teacher Mengxi’s data for support."

"Data? My problems are data?" Xu Mengxi covered her mouth and thought for a long time, and piecing together Li Zheng’s style, she suddenly widened her eyes, "Are you planning to create a study app?"

"Worthy of Teacher Mengxi," Li Zheng chuckled, "I’ve even thought of a name—’Scholar Demon Training System.’