Chicken Soup Literature

These children were all fragile. They had grown up surrounded by flowers and applause, enjoying the excellent environment their parents had provided.

Perhaps the boys could endure it, but the girls, facing such an enormous gap for the first time, could not take it.

Tears welled up in their eyes.

They were their families' little princesses, the good students their teachers thought highly of. From childhood to now, everything had gone smoothly for them, without setbacks. Their parents had protected them too well, so much so that a single huge gap made them feel they had let down their teachers' and parents' efforts and trust.

Bai Ling looked at the scene before her with a headache.

Although Chen Yan and Gu Yuena were fine, dealing with what was in front of them was even more troublesome than if something had happened to them.

After all, if something had happened to Chen Yan and the others, their futures would probably have been ruined. They could have just resigned outright and not had to worry about all this nonsense. But they were fine! That meant they had to resolve these children's psychological issues!

Bai Ling narrowed her eyes slightly. She slowly drew the two teary-eyed girls close and said gently, "I know this test result has left you disappointed, perhaps even unable to accept it. But you need to understand that this is not the end of the world, nor is it the end of your lives."

Bai Ling's voice was gentle yet firm, her gaze filled with care and understanding. "Everyone's life has its ups and downs, its successes and failures. This gap does not mean you are not outstanding, nor does it mean your futures hold no hope."

Looking at the girls, she said earnestly, "You are your families' little princesses and the good students your teachers think highly of. Everything going smoothly for you from childhood until now was not because you were lucky, but because you worked hard enough and were excellent enough. This setback is merely a small bump on your journey through life. It will not change who you are."

Encouragement shone in Bai Ling's eyes. "I believe that as long as you can rise from this setback, you will become stronger and more mature. You will come to understand that the value of a life cannot be measured solely by the result of a single test."

As she spoke, she turned to the boys standing nearby. "And you as well. You need to understand that people like Chen Yan and Gu Yuena are truly very, very rare. Do not deny your own efforts just because someone else is exceptional. It is not worth it."

At that moment, even she felt as though a holy light was radiating from every inch of her body.

I'm truly incredible! What I'm saving now is their future! (She picked up a tissue and wiped the damp corners of her eyes.)

Chen Yan watched speechlessly. Hey, does this count as chicken soup for the soul? Why was she getting moved by herself?

Bai Ling's words were like a spring breeze and gentle rain, quietly nourishing the children's hearts. They did not instantly achieve enlightenment, but at least beneath her soft, gentle words, the girls' emotions gradually settled down.

Bai Ling looked at them and secretly let out a sigh of relief.

Smiling, she said softly, "Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, do not be afraid, because you have enough strength to face them and overcome them."

After saying that, she turned to the boys, her eyes full of expectation. "The same goes for you. Do not give up because of a single failure. You also have more than enough ability to achieve your dreams."

In any case, more than half the class had been spent comforting people.

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena, meanwhile, were called aside separately.

"Your results are truly astonishing. I can say that I have never seen Soul Grand Masters as strong as you."

Zhang Yu spoke in a deep voice. They were practically humanoid soul beasts! he added inwardly.

"The achievements you have attained at your age even make me feel inferior."

"As for making the rankings, you certainly have more than enough to spare."

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena stood quietly there, listening to Teacher Zhang Yu. There was not much surprise on their faces; instead, they seemed rather calm.

Chen Yan: I've already transmigrated. If I still can't make something of myself, I might as well write songs and perform for a living. Why would I even bother in the soul master world?

Gu Yuena frowned slightly, giving the impression that she was thinking deeply, but in reality: This is so annoying! Why was he still talking?

Chen Yan said softly, "Thank you for the praise, Teacher Zhang, but as for the rankings, I can only say that I will do my best."

Gu Yuena nodded as well. Standing beside Chen Yan, she had become somewhat too lazy to think.

Zhang Yu looked at them, feeling as though he could barely hold it together.

These two children not only seemed talented, but also possessed a calmness and determination beyond ordinary people.

But had no one ever told them that being this strong and still acting so modest was a little fake?

He took a deep breath, patted Chen Yan on the shoulder, and said, "Mm, I believe in you!"

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena exchanged a glance, then nodded at the same time.

Teacher Zhang Yu looked at the two students. Though he did not feel even a shred of accomplishment, he still nodded to himself.

Students like these often did not need praise or encouragement. What they needed were genuine challenges and opportunities to grow.

He turned to Chen Yan and said, "Chen Yan, your abilities are strong, but the path of a soul master is not merely a contest of strength. You need to gain a deeper understanding of the soul master world and master more techniques and strategies. From the way you exerted force just now, I can tell that you still have many shortcomings." I didn't even use any strength. Of course I do.

Then he looked at Gu Yuena and said, "Gu Yuena, your talent is equally remarkable. But in the world of soul masters, talent alone is not enough. I remember that your martial soul can control seven elements. Next, you need to improve your control in that area until you can use them simultaneously. I believe that will make your offense and defense more integrated."

Although Chen Yan possessed a mind full of knowledge, and found these words somewhat amusing, he still held it in. Nothing else—he had undergone professional training too.

Gu Yuena: Why was he still talking? With him staring like that, I couldn't look at Chen Yan at all.

At that moment, Bai Ling, who had finally finished comforting the students, walked over. She looked at Chen Yan and Gu Yuena and said with a smile, "You two are truly amazing. You have completely surpassed our expectations."

"As for you two, I do not have any advice to offer. After all, I am only a life teacher."

"But everyone has their own path of growth, and for you, I think you only need to keep moving forward at your own pace."

Indeed, even they, who came from Shrek, could not offer specific training methods to geniuses like these. All they could provide was over a decade more experience and skill.

But what they did not know was that Chen Yan had the cheat-like experience bestowed by his future self, while Gu Yuena simply had no need for such things, because she had been born knowing them.

Afterward, Teacher Zhang Yu brought Chen Yan and Gu Yuena back to the classroom. Their classmates all looked at them with admiration in their eyes, regarding them as if they were gods, like heavenly deities descended to earth.

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena quietly returned to their respective seats.

From this day onward, they would officially begin a brand-new school life.