Study Monster Cultivation System

Chapter 98 - 098 Studying Health Preservation Methods

This weekend was undoubtedly another chemistry weekend.

Li Zheng truly felt why it’s said that the sea of learning is boundless.

As he delved deeper into his studies, his chemistry scores rose above 200, yet he became more and more aware of his own ignorance.

The high school chemistry he had studied before was merely about memorizing the most superficial knowledge.

For example, C+O2?Co2, it was enough to know that burning charcoal produces carbon dioxide.

But now, his competition studies were exploring why this happens.

Just as the old librarian said, humans grow stronger by questioning "why."

In the chemical process of burning charcoal, what changes occur in the chemical bonds, what is the final structure like, and why is it so.

A simple molecule of carbon dioxide can reveal all these things, let alone the Mg2B2O4(OH)2 on the exam papers.

Through this series of principle analysis, once he mastered more basic chemical knowledge, he could infer from one thing and deduce others, without the need to memorize any reaction equations, and he could describe the reaction process and give the results.

This kind of mastery of abstract principles is also precisely the way humans win over the infinite universe and infinite knowledge.

If before, Li Zheng saw the sea of learning as a boundless ocean surface,

Now, he had dived into it, witnessing a world a thousand times more profound.

Only at this moment did he realize that the sea of learning was boundless and bottomless.

But this didn’t dampen Li Zheng’s enthusiasm at all.

On the contrary, he was more excited.

The saying "the sea of learning is boundless, turn back and you will find the shore" is, of course, a bunch of nonsense.

When you immerse yourself in the sea of learning, your goal is not to reach some other shore.

It’s to enjoy the joy of learning.

If just floating on the sea of learning isn’t joyful enough,

Why not try diving down for a swim?

The scenery on the surface might become monotonous.

But the underwater world is captivating, full of wonderful things.

Facing all these new vistas, the unknown yet exquisite knowledge, Li Zheng had no spare thoughts.

Feeling cool was just right.

...

Monday morning, class four of the sophomore year.

Li Zheng was no longer the same as before; now, he always arrived at school at 7:50 sharp.

After all, he no longer needed morning self-study.

More ample sleep and a more nutritious breakfast were key.

As class time approached, the students were discussing the midterm exams.

"I heard that the scores are out already…"

"I’m so nervous."

"The parent-teacher meeting is not until next week. What’s the rush in getting the results out…"

"Better to suffer a short pain than a long one. I just hope they announce it all at once, for a quick end."

Different from his anxious classmates, Li Zheng entered the classroom with a radiant face and a vigorous stride, neatly pulled out his chair to sit down, and placed various leisure books and drawing pens one by one on the desk.

Zhang Xiaoke, seeing his appearance, was quite envious.

He looked as if he had feasted on a big bone, indulged in a full-body spa, and slept a deep sleep.

"Master, did you go on a trip this weekend?" Zhang Xiaoke probed, "Or did you go to a hot spring? Why do you look so radiant?"

"No, I have been studying all along." Li Zheng gently touched the top of his head, "Now that you mention it, I feel like I have more hair."

Zhang Xiaoke swallowed hard, "Is this what you call… Studying Health Preservation Methods?"

"Studying, health preservation... That’s interesting," Li Zheng pondered, rubbing his chin, "You see, people can preserve health by practicing Tai Chi, so I could start ’Studying Health Preservation Methods,’ having the elderly gather every morning to study, to prolong their lives. It’s not a bad idea."

"Uh..." Zhang Xiaoke didn’t dare to think too deeply and just bowed his head, clenching his fists, "They could announce the midterm scores at any moment, aren’t you nervous?"

"Not at all," Li Zheng laughed, "After all, the studying over the weekend cleared the anxious energy from my body, purified my spirit, and even invigorated my blood circulation..."

"Enough, Master…" Zhang Xiaoke grabbed his head and slumped onto the desk.

Seeing this, Li Zheng also ceased his probing.

Yes, he was testing the waters.

For the sake of the Succubus challenge, to inspire more people to become addicted to studying, he deliberately researched some marketing courses on weekends when he was free. Combining them with some cases from contemporary Martial World sects under the names of "strengthening the body" and "health preservation," he attracted everyone to join, which seemed to be an unfailing method.

Now it seemed, at least within the realm of high school students, this strategy didn’t work very well.

Such a pity, his hair really did get thicker.

Studying as a method of health preservation might be one of the few, if not the only, health methods that could withstand scientific scrutiny.

At this moment, a mischievous breeze blew through.

Turning his head, Lin Yujing hurriedly caught up, just in time for the warning bell, and sat down at her desk. As she pulled out her bag and pencil case, her mouth drooped, and her face was full of fatigue: "Ugh..."

Li Zheng clicked his tongue straight away.

You see, this is a negative example.

She certainly has the wrong attitude towards studying, hasn’t experienced the joy, and thus naturally can’t preserve health through it.

"Master..." Zhang Xiaoke also sneaked glances at Lin Yujing, leaning toward Li Zheng and whispering, "To be honest, how many points do you think you scored lower than Lin Yujing this time?"

"Hehe," Li Zheng laughed but remained silent.

"You don’t think you could have outscored her, do you?" Zhang Xiaoke exclaimed in shock.

"Who knows?"

"?" Lin Yujing’s ears twitched, and she suddenly turned her head, glancing at Li Zheng. Her despondent face brightened again, and then she tossed her head, humming a tune as she arranged her stationery, "Hmm~~ hmm hmm~~~"

On the contrary, Li Zheng’s expression grew fierce.

He had a terrifying hypothesis.

Happiness conservation.

It seemed Lin Yujing didn’t find joy in studying but rather in Li Zheng.

With a few simple looks of contempt, she stole away the happiness that Li Zheng had worked so hard to learn.

It was just too despicable.

As Li Zheng was contemplating how to reclaim his own happiness, the classroom suddenly fell silent.

Looking up, he saw Tang Zhifei rushing into the classroom, breathless with haste.

Perhaps because today was important, she had changed back into her formal attire, and her eyes were unusually serious, as if it were her first time teaching the class.

After Tang Zhifei settled her materials, she clapped her hands and said, "Since everyone is here, let’s start the class two minutes early."

Instant silence.

Tang Zhifei placed her hands on the podium, her eyes serious and earnest as they swept over every student.

On everyone’s faces, there was anxiety and anticipation, desire and dread.

But the wheels of history roll on relentlessly.

There’s no escaping it, kids.

With a poker face, Tang Zhifei raised her hand, displaying a densely packed spreadsheet: "The midterm results came out yesterday afternoon."

The classroom immediately buzzed with conversation.

"That was quick..."

"Teacher Tang looks a bit upset..."

"How are we going to get through this parent-teacher conference?"

As the students grew increasingly anxious,

A few individuals remained calm, just waiting for the results to be announced.

Especially Jiang Qinghua, whose fists were already clenched tight.

The time had come.

I’ve never worked so hard for an exam.

And I’ve never sacrificed so much tutoring my classmates.

You two fools messing around with Olympiads.

Soon, you’ll get to personally experience.

What real pain is!

Ding Ling Ling—

The class bell conveniently interrupted the students’ discussion.