Rapid Progress in Learning Mathematics (Part 1)

Among the fifteen workbooks, nine had no attributes, and six had attributes. The workbooks with attributes were generally single-attribute, with four being excellent quality and two being supreme quality.

The attributes of the four excellent quality workbooks were "High Difficulty," similar to the "Arduous" attribute seen before, but the prerequisite for use was lowered to passing the Basic Mathematics First Layer, the speed reduction realm was lowered to Excellent, and the further speed increase was lowered to 20%.

The two supreme quality workbooks possessed the "Arduous" attribute. One was "Four Basic Arithmetic Operations Limit Practice," and the other was "Little Genius Cultivation - Basic Mathematics Handbook." Both offered a total cultivation speed increase of 60%.

60%!

That was double the most powerful Auxiliary Cultivation Manual Shi Tiexin had ever heard of!

Although there was only one attribute, it was simple and brutal, directly accelerating, accelerating, and accelerating even more, steamrolling everything!

Shi Tiexin looked at the "Little Genius" workbook. Despite its ridiculous cartoon cover, such a small booklet would be a high-value item back at Tumubao. If he used it to exchange for a Body Nourishing Essence Food set that increased essence and speed by 30%, one such workbook could buy him half a month's worth of that meal plan.

Conversely, looking at the back, what was the price of "Little Genius"?

Five point eight yuan.

For five point eight yuan, he could get a supreme quality Auxiliary Cultivation Manual that accelerated cultivation by 60%. Oh right, how much was my student subsidy again? After carefully communicating with another consciousness, Shi Tiexin got a number – eight hundred yuan per semester.

Eight hundred yuan, how many copies of "Little Genius" could that buy?

I'll just say it – a whole, whole lot of copies!

I can't calculate it, I really can't calculate it. Ugh, that was a bit embarrassing... But my good buddy, my Basic Mathematics First Layer is only "Pass" right now, so it's normal that I can't calculate it. But undoubtedly, it's over a hundred copies. If we consider the price level at Tumubao, this semester's student subsidy is truly a sky-high price.

Waaah! Suddenly, a surge of ambition and excitement filled him, and his motivation to get back into the Elite Class for the final exam skyrocketed!

For the student subsidy, for eight hundred yuan, for over a hundred copies of "Little Genius," I must fight my way back into the Elite Class at the final exam!

A conviction of victory arose in Shi Tiexin's heart. The consciousness cluster in his mental domain actually began to vibrate gently, shedding more fragments. Although Shi Tiexin didn't understand why, he felt refreshed.

It seemed the other big brother was lending a hand, so what were they waiting for? He immediately picked up his books and began cultivating his Heart Arts!

With a rustle, Shi Tiexin widened his eyes and began to read the elementary school math book with complete concentration during the high school self-study period.

At the same time, on the eighth floor of the Fengming First High School administrative building, in what appeared to be an ordinary principal's office, Zheng Kaiming was speaking earnestly. "Principal Liu, today's surprise inspection has been successfully completed, and the findings have been compiled and sent to me. However, the problems that have emerged must be taken seriously."

Fengming First High School had been unsettled for the past two days.

Last night, someone in Class Seven of the key program had roared in class and assaulted a teacher. This afternoon, someone had fabricated lies to frame a classmate. Combined with the clues Zheng Kaiming had investigated and the various pieces of information he had heard from informants, Zheng Kaiming felt that discipline had indeed been lax recently and needed to be rectified.

Therefore, Zheng Kaiming organized all the teachers from the Academic Affairs Office and all the students from the Student Union Discipline Committee to conduct a surprise inspection. The severe punishment of Shi Tiexin was to make an example of him and strictly enforce discipline. Similarly, this surprise inspection was to further enforce discipline.

If discipline is lax, then the academic atmosphere is lax. If the academic atmosphere is poor, then academic performance is poor. Fengming First High School has always established itself through academic performance. If performance declines, it will shake the very foundation of Fengming First High School. Therefore, Zheng Kaiming's expression was very serious now, and he decided to apply for some major actions from Principal Liu.

For example, to thoroughly eliminate certain troublemakers, to clarify the universe and recreate heaven and earth.

Principal Liu looked through the inspection report page by page, then suddenly paused, raising an eyebrow. "Climbed over the wall to buy elementary school textbooks and workbooks? Our First High School truly has all sorts of talents."

"Ahem..." Zheng Kaiming couldn't help but cough twice, his serious face turning strange. "There is indeed such a student. After careful investigation, it was found that he only bought elementary school books and workbooks and did not purchase any contraband. Our teachers criticized and educated him, and then let him go without giving him a demerit."

Principal Liu smiled noncommittally, then looked at Zheng Kaiming. "Director Zheng, I know what you want to say. But you must understand that the existence of the Trash Class is necessary. The previous Principal Wang specially established the Trash Class, which I believe was a very wise move."

Zheng Kaiming frowned. "Principal, the Trash Class harbors scum, and delinquent youths even form gangs. Extortion, blackmail, assault, and bullying, although difficult to gather evidence, do exist. Moreover, the Trash Class has its own faction and even seems to enjoy itself. There's even a title called 'Four Heavenly Kings' within it, which is utterly ridiculous. Why not abolish and clear out such a class? It would also improve the enrollment rate of First High School."

Principal Liu smiled faintly and said, "Director Zheng, we are educators, and we cannot just look at the enrollment rate. Our sacred duty is to teach and nurture students, to help them succeed. Every student has their own shining points, and students in the Trash Class must also have their own exceptionally talented aspects. We cannot simply dismiss them, as it goes against the teachings of the most esteemed ancient sages."

Zheng Kaiming fell silent. Principal Liu's words were high-sounding and politically correct, leaving him no room to retort. But Big Head Zheng was not only square-headed but also had a temper that couldn't tolerate even a speck of dust in his eye. He didn't speak, but that didn't mean he agreed.

Principal Liu paid him no mind. "Even setting aside these points, the existence of the Trash Class itself contributes to the cultivation of the academic atmosphere at Fengming First High School. Pushing students to study and chasing after them to study is not as effective as letting them study on their own. This sounds simple, but students at this age have no contact with society, and their understanding of the world is all theoretical."

"They have no concept of the difference between a top student from Jinghua University and a skilled excavator operator from a vocational school. They don't understand the cost of daily necessities, nor the value of education. They don't worry about living and survival, and therefore, they don't understand the pressure of survival. They might be able to talk about grand principles eloquently, but in reality, they have no personal experience."

"They don't know how much opportunity, how much better a future, how many changes learning can bring them. They might say 'learning is for myself' ten thousand times, but in their hearts, they still think 'learning is for parental face,' 'learning is for the teacher's bonus,' 'learning is for the school's reputation.'"

"We find this ridiculous. We know very well who learning is for, but they don't understand or experience it. So no matter how much we say, learning remains passive. And the reason Fengming First High School achieves excellent results is because we do our utmost to turn passive into active."

Four consecutive days, three chapters released, exhausted, mission accomplished... Starting tomorrow, two chapters a day will be a more stable update. Once again, happy new year to everyone!