Chapter 46: The Goal is Top Five in the Class

"As long as there's no problem."

Li Xueping nodded with satisfaction, then suddenly advised: "Also, the matter between you, Wu Xin, and Xu Ying, that's about enough. You're all classmates, there's no need to make things so awkward."

"I understand."

Qin Tian smiled candidly and said: "Old Li, I'm not the type of person to be petty or unforgiving. As for the bet between him and me, I can let go of the part about him apologizing to me in public."

Speaking of this, he changed the subject:

"But he openly talked back to you in class, so it's only right for him to apologize to you; that cannot be let go."

"You brat, do I need you to help me save face?"

Li Yanwang feigned annoyance and glared at him, though he was actually quite moved inside.

"I'm not helping you, I'm doing it for myself. After all, you only got into a dispute with him because of me."

Qin Tian said with a smile.

"I was doing that to teach Wu Xin a lesson about how to conduct himself in the world; what does that have to do with you?"

"Old Li, you really are a tsundere!"

"What?"

Old Li looked blank, not quite understanding the meaning of the word.

"Nothing."

Qin Tian grinned.

Li Xueping looked at his cheeky expression, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable.

Ever since that day when this brat fell asleep in his class and was knocked awake by him, he had been like a different person.

Not only did he stage a comeback as a master of controlling his scores, but when speaking to him, he also lacked the awe that students used to have for their teachers, using a tone more like that of a friend.

Although it felt quite good, it was just a bit awkward.

Afterwards, the two chatted a bit more about this exam, and Li Yanwang let him return to the classroom for self-study.

"Wait!"

Just as Qin Tian was about to turn and head back, he was called out by Li Yanwang again.

"Is there anything else?"

He looked at Li Yanwang with a puzzled gaze.

Li Yanwang nodded and said: "There's one more thing I almost forgot. School leaders asked me to check if you have any thoughts about transferring to a key class."

"Transfer classes?"

Qin Tian was stunned for a moment.

"Yes, it mainly depends on your own wishes. Teachers from both key classes hope you can transfer over."

Li Xueping's tone was very calm, but in reality, he had been observing the changes in his eyes and expression.

After the results of this exam were released, teachers across the entire third year naturally began to pay attention to Qin Tian.

As long as he performs normally in the college entrance exam two months from now, he can undoubtedly get into Tsinghua University.

Even becoming the Provincial Top Scholar is not a dream.

Cultivating a college entrance exam top scholar brings immense benefits to teachers.

To speak of the most direct material aspect, the school and the Ministry of Education will both provide the corresponding teachers with a significant amount of bonus money.

Not to mention other honors and the evaluation of professional titles and such.

Therefore, the teachers of each class in the third year are now extremely jealous of Li Xueping and the substitute teachers of Class Ten.

Other teachers of ordinary classes can only envy the good luck of Li Xueping and the others.

But the head teachers of the two key classes took direct action, went to the school leaders, and scrambled to demand that Qin Tian be transferred to their classes.

Their reasoning was that the key classes have a better learning atmosphere, the teachers have stronger teaching abilities, and so on, which could better cultivate a good seedling like Qin Tian.

In reality, everyone knew exactly what kind of intentions they harbored.

The school leaders took this very seriously and called Li Xueping over directly.

After the three head teachers met, Li Yanwang argued on strong grounds, fighting the two key class head teachers alone, and did not fall behind in the slightest.

In the end, the school leaders got a headache from the arguing and agreed to Li Yanwang's proposal, deciding to leave the choice to Qin Tian himself.

Thus, this led to Li Yanwang's seemingly casual question at this moment.

"I understand, Old Li. Don't worry, I won't transfer classes."

Qin Tian replied with a grin.

"What do you mean 'don't worry'? I said this is your own business, you decide for yourself."

"Also, call me Teacher Li. Calling me 'Old Li' every other word, who taught you to address me like that?"

"Go back, return to the classroom!"

Old Li waved his hand impatiently to shoo him away.

"Oh, then I'm going back."

Qin Tian turned and walked away happily.

Old Li watched him enter the classroom through the back door, and a faint smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"This brat!"

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【Congratulations to the host for ranking first in the grade in this mock exam. Task completed. Reward: one opportunity to exchange for any item in the Treasure Pavilion, System Points +999!】

Just as Qin Tian returned to the classroom and sat down, the prompt sound of the System Task being completed rang in his mind.

While this made him overjoyed, he also let out a sigh of relief, feeling a weight lifted off his shoulders.

The Soul Retention Countdown of about twelve days that he had exchanged for last time only had two days left.

His System Points were also down to just over ten, as the rest had all been used by him to redeem Physical Enhancement Potion.

The reward for this Task came at just the right time.

He sank his consciousness into the Treasure Pavilion page, browsing through the wide variety of exchangeable goods, and for a moment, he had a bit of trouble choosing.

After agonizing for a long time, he simply decided to save them for now.

In any case, this exchange opportunity didn't seem to have a time limit; he would just redeem things when he was lacking something.

Afterwards, he kept 800 System Points and used the remaining two hundred-plus points to buy Life Countdown.

Just like that, he had gained nearly ten more days of time.

At this moment, the bell for the end of evening self-study rang.

Class Monitor Mu Nan took the total score ranking sheet from Li Yanwang and posted it on the back blackboard.

The students who were more concerned about their exam results and rankings immediately crowded around.

A few tall and sturdy boys naturally grabbed good spots, while the more reserved girls didn't dare to squeeze inside for the time being.

Xia Nuannuan was also standing at the back, standing on tiptoe and craning her neck to look, but she couldn't see anything at all.

"Let me!"

At this moment, a familiar, gentle voice sounded beside her.

Xia Nuannuan turned her head to look at Qin Tian and nodded with a sweet smile: "Mm, thank you!"

"Excuse me, let me through."

Relying on his tall frame, which had been enhanced by the Physical Enhancement Potion, Qin Tian reached the very front with ease.

His gaze quickly scanned from top to bottom.

At the very top was, naturally, his own name.

He skipped it directly; a mere first place was nothing worth paying attention to.

Very quickly, he found Xia Nuannuan's name.

"I see it."

"What rank? What was my score for the science comprehensive?"

Xia Nuannuan asked anxiously.

"This..."

Qin Tian turned his head to look at her, revealing a troubled expression.

Xia Nuannuan's expression changed; she swallowed nervously and said in a disappointed tone: "Wh-what's wrong? Was the science comprehensive very bad?"

Qin Tian suddenly gave a playful smile and said: "I was just teasing you. Congratulations, 235 points in science comprehensive, total score ranked eleventh in the class."

"Eleventh?"

Xia Nuannuan covered her mouth in surprise.

All along, because her science comprehensive and mathematics were too poor, it was easy for a gap to be opened up in her scores.

Even though her Chinese and English were quite good, she had always been ranked in the lower-middle of the class in every exam.

This time she had actually ranked eleventh in the class, almost making it into the top ten.

The surrounding students were also astonished, and the boys in front hurriedly looked at the ranking sheet.

Sure enough, Xia Nuannuan's name was indeed ranked eleventh.

"Nuan Nuan, congratulations, you've improved so much, keep it up!"

Beside Xia Nuannuan, Class Monitor Mu Nan offered his blessings and encouragement with a hearty smile.

"Congratulations, Xia Nuannuan."

"Xia Nuannuan, congratulations!"

Liao Juan and a few other girls also offered their congratulations one after another.

"Thank you, thank you everyone."

Xia Nuannuan thanked them repeatedly with an excited face, feeling as if she were about to fly from happiness.

"Ahem!"

A light cough sounded.

Xia Nuannuan raised her eyes to look, rolled her eyes indignantly, and said: "You scared me to death; can you not joke around at a time like this?"

"Hahaha..."

Qin Tian laughed happily, subconsciously raised his hand to place it on top of her head, and gently ruffled her hair with a face full of doting affection.

Xia Nuannuan's body stiffened; she lowered her head with a flushed face, not daring to move at all.

The surrounding students all watched this scene with strange expressions.

Only then did Qin Tian realize he had been abrupt; he feigned composure, withdrew his hand, and said with a straight face:

"You did well. For the next mock exam, the goal is the top five in the class."

"Ah? Top five?"

Xia Nuannuan looked at him with astonished eyes.

"That's right, there's still a month left. With my tutoring, don't worry, we'll secure it for sure!"

"Uh... th-then I'll do my best!"