The moment Liu Shiguo finished speaking, the classroom instantly erupted with a uniform chorus of sharp gasps! They had just contributed to global warming.
"Gasp—"
Countless shocked and disbelieving gazes, like spotlights, fell on Ling Yun as if they intended to pierce straight through him.
From ranking last in cultural subjects upon entering the school to becoming the top student in the entire school? That leap was more outrageous than riding a rocket!
"Ling Yun went from being the last-ranked student upon entering the school to becoming the top student in the entire school." Liu Shiguo swept his gaze around the classroom, his face wearing a certain expression that said, "Just as I thought." His voice rang out with power. "This fully proves that while talent is certainly important, it also cannot do without day-after-day persistence and effort! Everyone should learn this spirit from Ling Yun!"
Although Liu Shiguo put it that way, he thought to himself, Although I have no idea where he put in any effort... I still have to say the proper thing!
The students: "Effort? Brother Yun spent this entire month playing on his phone in class and gaming after class. You call that effort? This is obviously a cheat, hey!"
Everyone frantically complained inwardly, but on their faces they could only maintain solemn, respectful expressions.
"Of course," Liu Shiguo changed direction, pushing up his glasses as a sharp glint flashed across the lenses. "I know that some of you may be wondering: How did these results come about? Could there be some water in them?"
He deliberately paused, successfully whetting everyone's appetite.
"To be honest, even some of the teachers who graded the papers had doubts at first!"
Liu Shiguo's words shocked everyone.
"So, in the interest of fairness and impartiality, and to dispel those