[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-654":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"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},231679,282,"Chapter 654 - 356:","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-654",654,"\u003Cp>Fang Cheng slightly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the result of deliberately controlling his speed in pursuit of neat handwriting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t care about the tidiness of the paper and wrote in cursive, the time could be reduced by half at least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, handing in the exam this early would be quite extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng decided to wait a little longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up a pen, spinning it between his fingers, eyes slightly narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pretending to check his answers, his mind was already wandering out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng applied for the graduate program in Criminal Law at East Capital University, under the category of Master of Laws (LL.M.).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is different from the Master of Law (J.M.), which emphasizes practical application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master of Laws focuses more on theoretical depth, cultivating top-notch academic research talents, with a high demand for thesis writing skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the exam content largely consists of open-ended essay questions and case studies, often involving sensitive topics that question existing legal systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scoring for these kinds of questions is influenced by the personal academic views of the grading teacher, being quite subjective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting a perfect score is unrealistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fang Cheng was confident that, given the quality of his answers, achieving the top score should be as easy as taking something out of a pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning’s foreign language oral test and translation were already tackled with ease; now only awaiting tomorrow’s professional interview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Fang Cheng even started to imagine his future life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After graduating with a master’s degree, teaching at the university with excellent grades and a few weighty papers shouldn’t be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, he’d be a role model by day, teaching students and writing articles, imparting knowledge within the ivory tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night, he would don a mask, become a night avenger, cleaning up scum in the darkness, earning some extra income.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two completely different lives; it was quite thrilling to think about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invigilator’s gaze occasionally drifted over from the podium, with a still strange look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Fang Cheng’s keen perception, he could clearly detect this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced again at the clock; the hands were almost pointing to two o’clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d been idly daydreaming here for nearly half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, let’s submit, they’re waiting outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng muttered to himself and then stood up, taking his paper up to the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His action immediately attracted the attention of all the examinees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes gathered, filled with shock, confusion, and even a hint of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fast? Must have given up because he couldn’t do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just putting on an act, seeking attention...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thoughts running through their minds were quite exciting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invigilator took the paper, also giving Fang Cheng a complex look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, just nodded without saying much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng didn’t mind the looks from others, and walked straight out of the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Sunday; the area around the teaching building was sparsely populated and exceedingly quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking on the tree-lined campus paths, it really felt like a return to his college days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Fang Cheng stepped out of the school gates, he saw a number of parents waiting outside for the examinees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes scanned over quickly and locked onto a black SUV parked by the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brand new \"Range Rover\" gleamed impressively in the sunlight, with several people standing beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother, Li Biyun, his uncle, Li Dingjian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was Zhou Xiumei, holding the hand of a little girl in a blue school uniform, none other than Wen Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly man, as robust as a bear, was hiding behind the car, smoking; he was Ma Donghe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother! Brother! We’re here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xin, with sharp eyes, was the first to spot him, immediately releasing Zhou Xiumei’s hand, waving her arms vigorously, and cheerfully shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei’s face instantly spread a gentle smile, her bright eyes seemingly filled with light, just quietly watching him come over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fang Cheng come out, Li Biyun and Li Dingjian also came up with smiling faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the shout, Ma Donghe immediately threw the half-smoked cigarette on the ground, smashing it fiercely with his toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng smiled and walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he felt a bit helpless in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many people, such a grand occasion, even more ceremonious than when he took his college entrance examination years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chengcheng, so fast, how did it go? Were the questions hard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Biyun came forward, holding her son’s hand, asking with full concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, pretty smooth, I answered all the questions, finished in just an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng replied easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew it, with my nephew taking part, nothing to worry about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dingjian, full of pride, gestured grandly and said with heroic spirit,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, tonight it’s on your uncle, to the best Wangjiang Building Hotel in East Capital, to celebrate in advance for our future great professor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, the interview hasn’t taken place yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng said, somewhat wryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that matter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dingjian insisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his determination, Zhou Xiumei quickly waved her hand, saying a bit shyly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Li, I just came to have a look at Fang Cheng, I shouldn’t join...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won’t do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dingjian immediately cut her off, his tone irrefutable, looking at Zhou Xiumei, a face full of enthusiastic smiles,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today we have everyone together, let’s treat it as a family gathering, you must come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the words \"family gathering,\" Zhou Xiumei’s cheeks instantly flushed with a layer of red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head, said nothing more, silently agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Fang Cheng could decline, Ma Donghe had already snatched the car keys from his hand, saying casually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s great, I’ll be the driver tonight, you all drink to your fill, Fang Cheng, your new car is really cool, let me have a go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finished, then opened the driver’s door himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng could only watch them go, a bit helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>",988,"2026-05-29T15:13:35.798Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","0c849826d7b201a3a4d9b53800f0ad57af0072f5574cf6d4ddf6355bc0f4bcce","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-655","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-653",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]