Chapter 112: Chapter 112
The words fell, and the test papers began to be distributed.
The entire classroom buried their heads into answering questions, leaving only the sound of pens scratching against paper.
The purpose of the start-of-term test was to assess whether students had kept up with their studies during the holidays. It also served as a warning to help them refocus, quickly entering a tense learning environment, which was beneficial for improving concentration.
Among the aisles, Meng Junzhu slowly walked, her gaze particularly focused on Shen You’an and Gu Bichen in the corner.
The two answered questions noticeably faster than other students, especially Shen You’an.
Meng Junzhu furrowed her brows and walked over to stand behind Shen You’an.
The girl’s writing flowed smoothly, crisp and elegant, with a touch of flair.
Meng Junzhu couldn’t help but nod. Such graceful handwriting with personality.
She couldn’t help but take another look at Shen You’an. The girl’s face was calm, her pen moving with ease, her posture intensely focused, as if even if the sky fell, she wouldn’t frown.
Meng Junzhu glanced at Gu Bichen once more and walked away leisurely.
The atmosphere in the cafeteria at noon was rather somber.
After two assessments in the morning, everyone had a clearer understanding of their own performance.
There weren’t many who could laugh.
It was unclear if the teachers in the Academic Office deliberately tried to frustrate them, but the test questions this time were tougher than those of the high school entrance exam.
Song Xiaojing bit her chopsticks: "Yu’e, did you solve all three subproblems for the last major question?"
Gao Yuyue shook her head: "Ran out of time. Didn’t manage to solve the last subproblem."
Song Xiaojing exhaled in relief. That’s good.
"What’s your answer for the first subproblem then?"
Gao Yuyue looked up and glanced at her: "Trying to confirm answers, huh?"
Song Xiaojing pursed her lips.
Just then, Shen You’an walked past Gao Yuyue’s side. Gao Yuyue lightly coughed and called out to her.
Shen You’an stopped in her tracks and turned to look.
"What’s your answer for the first subproblem of the last major question?"
Shen You’an replied without hesitation: "2√5."
Gao Yuyue’s face lit up with joy but immediately darkened, realizing something. "What about the third subproblem?"
Song Xiaojing and the students nearby discreetly perked up their ears to eavesdrop.
Shen You’an raised an eyebrow: "Construct a linear function, determine the intersection coordinates with simultaneous equations. If you want the exact solution process, come find me after lunch."
With that, she left carrying her tray.
Song Xiaojing’s expression turned pale. "Yu’e, why would you trust her? What if she calculated it wrong?"
Gao Yuyue chuckled softly: "Anyone can make a mistake, except her. Seems like she aced it again this time."
The math test this time was incredibly difficult, with simply not enough time. For many students, there wasn’t even an opportunity to develop an approach for the last subproblem of the major question before the papers had to be handed in.
But Shen You’an had actually solved it completely; how fast must her mind be working?
Song Xiaojing turned even paler at these words.
In Class A, a gap of just one point was enough to separate students by ten rankings.
She couldn’t even bear to imagine how bad her score would be if she failed to score on all three subproblems of the final major question.
Song Xiaojing felt deeply uneasy and regretted getting distracted during the test earlier.
At such a critical moment, how could she allow herself to be unfocused?
No matter what, she was determined to stay in Class A.
For this afternoon’s and tomorrow’s exams, she absolutely must give it her all.
Jiang Shengyao sat with his tray next to Liu Runxi, casting a glance at Gu Bichen across the table, and asked in confusion: "Do you two know each other?"
Gu Bichen smiled warmly: "You might not believe it, but Runxi and I have known each other since we were toddlers."
Jiang Shengyao raised an eyebrow and looked at Liu Runxi beside him.
"You never mentioned it."
"Well, it figures. You’re from Jingzhou, while Runxi transferred to Qingzhou when he was ten, following his father’s reassignment."
Liu Runxi came from a strict family, so he typically didn’t speak much during meals.
After finishing, Liu Runxi wiped his mouth and stood up: "I’m going for a walk, take your time eating."
With that, he got up and left.
Liu Runxi’s personality was a little unusual. Both of them, being longtime friends, understood him well—he was someone who needed his space, maintaining a well-balanced distance in his interactions.
A gentleman’s friendship is as light as water.
Though this kind of personality might seem overly aloof and detached, the two knew very well that as the son of Mayor Liu, only such a temperament could allow him to navigate all social relations smoothly and comfortably.