[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-in-2008-the-gear-obsessed-heartthrob":3,"chapter-reborn-in-2008-the-gear-obsessed-heartthrob-reborn-in-2008-the-gear-obsessed-heartthrob-chapter-60":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn 2008: The Gear System God",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2223767,4100,"Chapter 60: The Math Girl","reborn-in-2008-the-gear-obsessed-heartthrob-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>Lu Siwen tugged at Zhai Da’s sleeve and led him to the end of the hallway: \"Zhai, were you looking for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da took a notebook out of his bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the first half of 'The Long Journey of Lu,' about 50,000 words. I’ve been writing it whenever I could find time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Siwen was visibly delighted, clutching the notebook and hopping with joy: \"So much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da spread his hands, indicating this was basic stuff. Firstly, he had the movie in his mind as an outline, and secondly, when [The Literary Girl’s Pen] was used for original writing, his emotions and ideas were extremely abundant. What limited his writing speed was basically just how fast he could write.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the literary foundation accumulated over many years in his past life was also crucial; otherwise, no matter how abundant an illiterate person's emotions were, they would only shout, \"Damn, that's awesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The compulsory subject level test is coming up soon, followed by the third mock exam. I might need to focus on studying for a while. I’m giving you everything I’ve written so far, so that counts as fulfilling my promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you’ll need to use your pen for a while longer. Don't worry, I’ll use it gently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Siwen only had eyes for the notebook. In truth, after so much time, the urge to get her fountain pen back wasn't that urgent anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, with the micro-fiction contest, the blog, and 'The Long Journey of Lu,' her interactions with Zhai Da were increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sense of trust was growing stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da suddenly showed his hands, indicating there was nothing in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, under Lu Siwen’s puzzled gaze, he shook them quickly, and when he stopped, a tissue was pinched between his fingertips...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn't need to grind for the unsealing task anymore, he hadn't given up practicing his magic tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the tissue in Lu Siwen’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Siwen looked at Zhai Da, confused, not understanding what he meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da pointed to the sesame and red oil at the corner of her mouth—judging by the traces, it should be something like shredded beef in chili oil:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a sesame seed on the corner of your mouth. Wipe it off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Siwen wiped it off blankly, and sure enough, it was all red oil... She turned to look at the window behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if two little people were fighting on top of her head, a battle between heaven and hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little devil-looking one said: Don't think about it, just jump down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little angel one said: Great, great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da saw Lu Siwen had crashed, so he turned and left with a mischievous smile, but suddenly remembered one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, your class must have had a quiz recently, too. What was your total score?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to show off a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Siwen covered her face, her voice soft and sweet: \"398... And Zhai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da cupped his hands in a salute:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Farewell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no evening self-study today, so Zhai Da was essentially leaving school at the same time as the first-year students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The campus was still noisy, but amidst the clamor, he didn't know a single soul. This feeling was quite peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da suddenly realized that even in the same school, there seemed to be an invisible barrier between the lower and upper grades, just like how he hadn't known there was a girl as pretty as Lu Wei in the grade above him back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fortunately, now that pretty girl was waiting for him at home every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had defeated 99.99% of high school students in the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Practicing the fancy techniques of [Joker Poker] with his hands all the way, he soon arrived home. Today, he was actually earlier than Yu Xiaoli and the other girl—a situation that hadn't happened in over a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, Zhai Da took out his grandfather’s metalworking notebook. The dark red notebook was already quite old; the paper was yellowed and brittle, and he turned the pages very carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of \"resonance\" seemed to make him freeze, and with no one around, it was the perfect time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately... \"resonance\" didn't seem to be something that happened easily... He looked for half an hour and there was still no change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even more regrettably... Zhai Da couldn't really understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this [Equipment] could enhance the learner's ability in the relevant field, this field was a complete blank for Zhai Da. It wasn't something he could understand or learn just by glancing at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't even recognize all the marked symbols...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the notebook helplessly, Zhai Da had to admit that it was too early to learn what was inside; it would require a lot of extra energy to fill in the relevant knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps... during summer vacation? Or apply for a relevant major in college?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his grades still rising rapidly, he hadn't decided which university to apply to... let alone a major.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would definitely get to the bottom of his grandfather’s affairs, piece together the notebook, and assemble those years, but for now... he had to conquer the mountain named \"Gaokao\" first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da closed the notebook and carefully placed it in the bookcase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he took out three other things from his bag:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lu Wei’s Math Notes (1) (2) (3)], lined up on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the field where he should put in the effort right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because carrying them could slightly increase his math comprehension, he carried them every day, and he had truly felt the effect in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect was very strong; whether in class or doing problems, his thinking was much clearer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da pulled the curtains and opened the system’s synthesis function.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please drag the [Equipment] you wish to synthesize into the interface.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pale blue text appeared on the interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da dragged all three notebooks in from the [Equipment List].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Detecting synthesis path... Path exists. Synthesize?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da felt a jolt of excitement, though it wasn't entirely unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Synthesis about to begin... Please place all material equipment in a real space without observers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still that text prompt full of \"hardcore tech\" vibes. Zhai Da pondered for a moment and finally had to admit that studying this now was purely futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his physics grades had improved quite a bit recently... he wasn't drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he got up, closed the bedroom door, and gave the system some \"private space.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Environment detected as compliant... Synthesis about to begin. Do not disrupt the environment or observe without authorization...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shielding fluctuations... Collapsing reality... Clearing traces...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Synthesis complete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole process took about three seconds, and there was no movement or light\u002Fsound effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da turned the doorknob and opened the door again. Only one notebook remained on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of cover and texture, it was no different from the cheap notebooks before, only much thicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you flipped to the back, you would find a cursive \"L\" in the bottom right corner, which seemed to represent the original owner’s surname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to the host, synthesized green special item [High School Math Book (Lu Wei Edition)]:\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Current status: Acquired, Unsealed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Equipment Effect 1: Carrying it slightly increases math comprehension. Studying the notebook's own content provides a double bonus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Equipment Effect 2: Focusing on the notebook itself has a very small probability of [temporarily] resonating with the owner. The probability of 'bond-holders' through blood, spirit, or emotion increases significantly, and there is special feedback.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Special Effect 'Residual Wisdom': For those who have successfully triggered resonance, there is a probability of a flash of inspiration when performing 'math'-related learning, labor, or work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unsealing Task: Independently complete ten math competition-level problems (repeats invalid).\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Note: In many long nights, Lu Wei only had math.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da looked at the familiar effects, thinking to himself that his previous guess was indeed correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Notebook]-type equipment indeed possessed strong commonalities!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the most basic \"increase XX comprehension\" and \"small probability of triggering resonance,\" once the rarity reached green, they would all gain the \"Residual Wisdom\" special effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the notebook, the handwriting and content inside were still in Lu Wei’s own hand. If speaking from a physical level, it seemed like just three notebooks stapled together, but in terms of function, it had been strengthened somewhat after the rarity became green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And three-in-one was more suitable for carrying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the sound of a door opening came from outside; someone must have returned. Zhai Da temporarily put the new equipment into the bookcase and pushed the door open to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wei was carrying a bag of vegetables, but Yu Xiaoli was nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da asked in confusion: \"Where’s my mom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wei stepped into her cheap hard plastic slippers and said: \"A big order came to the factory. Teacher Yu is a master pattern maker, so she stayed behind to work overtime on the patterns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wei raised the bag in her hand: \"For the next few days... I’ll be doing the cooking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was still the same pretty face devoid of expression, he didn't know if it was the effect of the [Keychain].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just felt she was even cuter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da smiled and rolled up his sleeves: \"Let's do it together; I’ll help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the narrow kitchen, the two stood side by side. The sunset shone in from outside the window, dyeing Zhai Da’s hands and Lu Wei’s face red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone suddenly thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least at this moment, the math girl wouldn't \"only have math.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Da washed the vegetables, Lu Wei chopped them, smooth and leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Tutor Lu, I have some good news to report to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Math quiz, I got 132... Happy? You taught me well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bit low... I thought it would be over 140...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" \u003C\u002Fp>",1666,"2026-06-17T20:38:09.169Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","af1c9424ca339c0c587edbb79c0ca884a9d8d63db9633939308acd8e7d7337e0","reborn-in-2008-the-gear-obsessed-heartthrob-chapter-61","reborn-in-2008-the-gear-obsessed-heartthrob-chapter-59",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-2008-the-gear-system-god-cover.jpg"]