"Look, you're in a hurry again."
Zhang Zhaomu calmly took a bite of his food and said, "I know you can't believe it right now, but I'm serious about getting first place in the grade."
"Therefore, I would also like to entrust you with a glorious task."
Chen Zhenzhen rolled her eyes. "Let go."
"Fulfill my unfulfilled dream and seize that top spot in science!" Zhang Zhaomu declared passionately. "Then, I'll be number one in humanities, and you'll be number one in science. Together, we'll dominate the entire Xinxi No. 1 High School!"
"It doesn't feel right." Chen Zhenzhen pouted. "Playing the Academic Ace doesn't suit you."
She complained somewhat resignedly, "Why don't you just go back to Ip Man, and I'll be Chen Zhen? It'll be easier for us to take over Xinxi No. 1 High School by force."
"It's not impossible," Zhang Zhaomu thought for a moment and said, "However, let's first use academic achievements to control the school. If anyone dares to resist, then we can use force. As the saying goes, 'courtesy first, then force'..."
He paused, then suddenly realized he had almost started playing a role-playing game with Chen Zhen again, and said irritably, "I'm not joking with you."
"I'm not kidding. I just think your chances of succeeding in learning Wing Chun, changing your name to Ip Man, and then storming into the principal's office and beating up that old bastard are much higher than if you got first place in the grade." Chen Zhenzhen chuckled. "I'll be there to back you up then."
"Forget it," Zhang Zhaomu sighed, "I really don't have time to argue with you."
He took out his phone, fiddled with it for a bit, and then handed it to Chen Zhenzhen: "Seriously, I couldn't solve these two problems. Can you explain the problem-solving process to me?"
Chen Zhenzhen took the phone and saw that there were indeed two math problems on the screen.
"You? You want me to help you with math problems?" Her eyes widened.
Then it suddenly dawned on me.
Is this guy trying to replicate the situation where Gong Xueqian asked him to explain math problems earlier?
You said you weren't jealous! After all that going around in circles, we've come full circle!
Hmph, still pretending. You're just too embarrassed to say it, so you're using this behavior to get to the bottom of things?
Boys are so immature!
A slight smile played on her lips as she said, "You really want to hear what I have to say?"
"Of course." Zhang Zhaomu nodded seriously.
"Alright," Chen Zhenzhen said casually, "I'm only doing this because you're my good buddy. If other guys asked me to help them with their problems, I definitely wouldn't listen."
Although she sensed that the other person most likely wouldn't understand, Chen Zhenzhen still explained earnestly:
"Both of your questions tested things you learned back in the first year of high school."
"For example, the first question tests quadratic inequalities in one variable. Don't be intimidated by the seemingly complicated question; you just need to transform it a bit..."
It must be said that Chen Zhenzhen is indeed very good at math. With just a little guidance, Zhang Zhaomu suddenly felt enlightened.
"So that's how it can be transformed..." he mused. "Indeed, a formula is just a formula; no matter how well you memorize it, it's useless. The specific problem-solving approach still requires flexible mathematical thinking, which not only requires talent but also a lot of practice."
"I've got that idea. What about the second one?" he asked impatiently.
Chen Zhenzhen gave him a strange look.
No, you're not really learning, are you?
If the intention was simply to criticize me in this way, what I just said should have been sufficient to express my stance.
She glanced at the questions and said, "The second question also tests quadratic equations, but it's a bit more complicated. You probably won't be able to follow along if I just explain it to you; I'll have to write out the equation for you on scratch paper..."
"Okay, let's finish eating quickly and go to the classroom." Zhang Zhaomu nodded and began to shovel rice into her mouth.
Chen Zhenzhen was taken aback. "... Go to our classroom?"
I didn't expect Zhang Zaowan to be so vengeful. Is she planning to hunt her down and kill her?
Zhang Zhaomu said, "Either is fine."
He actually felt that Class 9 of the humanities stream was more convenient, since the atmosphere in Class 9 was more open, and as the class monitor, no one would say anything if students from other classes came to stay in Class 9.
However, since he needed her help, he decided to follow Chen Zhenzhen's arrangements.
Urged on by Zhang Zhaomu, Chen Zhenzhen quickly finished her dinner, and the two walked side by side to the science class.
As expected of the top class, there were still most of the students studying in the classroom during the evening break. Wang Qianzi was eating a piece of bread when she saw Zhang Zhaomu walk in with Chen Zhenzhen. She immediately showed a surprised expression and then winked at Chen Zhenzhen.
Chen Zhenzhen was a little embarrassed and said softly, " Zhang Zaowan has a question he doesn't understand and asked me to explain it to him."
"Oh, I get it! I understand!" Wang Qianzi immediately stood up, showing great understanding.
"Welcome, Zhang Zhaomu, please take my seat. I was just about to wander around for a bit."
"Thank you." Zhang Zhaomu nodded. "I'll treat you to something next time."
"No need, no need, you can treat Zhenzhen to the meal." Wang Qianzi's face was full of gossipy smiles, then she leaned close to Chen Zhenzhen's ear and whispered, "Is she asserting her dominance? How domineering!"
Chen Zhenzhen lightly punched her, then quickly glanced at the whole class and noticed that most people were looking this way, making her even more uncomfortable.
It's foreseeable that even if I wanted to explain, I wouldn't be able to explain it clearly now.
She sat down and couldn't help but glare at Zhang Zhaomu next to her.
Because of this naive guy, her innocence was ruined!
Then I saw a phone tapping towards me.
"Come on, tell me all about it." Zhang Zhaomu said expectantly.
Chen Zhenzhen rolled her eyes. "Put your phone away, or our teacher will confiscate it when she comes... I've already memorized the questions."
She pulled out a notebook and began writing and explaining at the same time:
"Look at the formula in the original question. Although it looks very complicated, this type of problem can actually be simplified. For example..."
Although she sensed that Zhang Zhaomu had ulterior motives, Chen Zhenzhen still carefully explained her problem-solving approach step by step, and also shared her experience with this type of question.
Zhang Zhaomu nodded repeatedly, occasionally chiming in with a witty remark. "So that's how it can be done..."
"As expected of Chen Zhen! He's so clever!"
"I've learned something!"
This made Chen Zhenzhen a little happy.
As expected of Zhang Zaowan, just being with him makes even the most mundane tasks like studying and solving problems more interesting.
But... isn't this guy getting closer and closer?
Chen Zhenzhen glanced quickly at Zhang Zhaomu, who was intently staring at his draft, his upper body unconsciously leaning towards her, his cheek almost touching hers.
What are you going to do?
Chen Zhenzhen suddenly panicked a little.
Zhang Zaowan, the students are still watching!
Even if it's about asserting sovereignty, isn't this going a bit too far?