After the language exam, Qin Tian felt even less pressure for mathematics and science comprehensive.
As long as he didn't make any mistakes due to clumsiness, he felt he should get full marks in both subjects.
As for the final subject, English, it was also easily handled.
Barring any surprises, only the composition part might incur a few deductions.
After the two-day examination period, there was naturally no holiday; classes continued.
After all, for the students in their third year of senior high, these two days of exams were already considered a reduction in burden.
At the very least, they didn't have to wake up earlier than roosters or sleep later than dogs.
The grading would likely take two to three days, so the results should be known next week.
Qin Tian was eagerly anticipating the expressions of the teachers and classmates when this exam's results were released.
In the following days, the main topic of discussion among classmates after class revolved almost entirely around this mock examination.
The teachers of each subject did not explain the papers for the time being, stating they would do so after the results were out.
Consequently, many students, unable to suppress their curiosity, could only find classmates who excelled in each subject to compare answers.
Classmate Wu Xin, who consistently ranked in the top ten of the grade, naturally became a sought-after figure at such times.
Wu Xin was also happy to compare answers with everyone, as it allowed him to find a sense of superiority as a top student.
He even went so far as to rewrite his solutions on the exam papers for each subject.
Based on his estimation, this academic prodigy stated that his total score for this exam should be around six hundred and eighty points.
This astonished the classmates, and the underachievers were filled with envy and jealousy.
Considering the claim that the difficulty of this exam was comparable to the actual college entrance examination, and the admission score lines of the previous year's college entrance examination, his score was more than sufficient to get into one of the top ten universities nationwide.
With a slightly higher score, it was even possible to get into Tsinghua or Peking University.
While everyone was shocked, they also felt pity for Qin Tian.
As someone who had consistently ranked at the bottom of the class, how could he possibly win against this score?
In response, Qin Tian remained calm and composed, doing what he was supposed to do, as if he hadn't taken the exam or the bet with Wu Xin to heart at all.
Those who observed him only thought he was beyond caring, having already given up completely.
Wu Xin, Xu Ying, and others inwardly sneered, eagerly awaiting the release of the exam scores so he could be utterly humiliated.
In the blink of an eye, two days passed.
On Sunday, students in other grades had already started their holidays, but the third year of senior high school was still attending classes.
Around noon, Qin Tian and Zhang Peng were having lunch together in the cafeteria.
"Brother Tian, I heard some classes have already announced results for one or two subjects. For math and English this afternoon, our results might also be announced. Are you really confident?"
Zhang Peng asked in a lowered voice.
He was naturally on Qin Tian's side.
In the past few days, when some people in the class questioned Qin Tian, he would use his debating skills to render them speechless.
Now, whenever classmates discussed this matter, they would specifically guard against him.
Especially Xu Ying and a few others, who now avoided Zhang Peng as if he were a plague.
There was no other way; Zhang Peng wasn't good at anything else, but his mouth was truly formidable, and there wasn't a single person in the class who could match him.
Qin Tian glanced up at him and retorted, "Have you ever seen me do something I wasn't confident about?"
Zhang Peng pursed his lips and thought to himself, *We used to do many such things before.*
However, after Qin Tian had recently become more mature and steady, it inexplicably made people trust him.
"It's good that you're confident. Quite a few people in the class are waiting to see you make a fool of yourself!"
"I'm just afraid they'll make fools of themselves. Don't worry, eat your food!"
"Alright, it's my fault for worrying too much!"
Zhang Peng rolled his eyes.
Qin Tian took a large mouthful of rice with stir-fried shredded pork with green peppers, which had hardly any meat, and then suddenly asked, "By the way, Zhang Peng, what are your plans after graduation?"
"What plans can I have? You know my grades, so there's no chance for university."
Zhang Peng said indistinctly with his mouth full of food, "My dad has already made arrangements for me. We have a cousin who does renovations in Yangcheng. He's planning to have me go there to learn with him."
*So, it's still like this...*
Qin Tian pondered for a moment and suggested, "Zhang Peng, how about you try hard for these last two months? I'll tutor you, and maybe you can get into a university then."
"Tutor me?"
Zhang Peng was stunned.
Before the results were out, he couldn't easily change his impression of Qin Tian as an underachiever.
"What? Don't you believe me?"
Qin Tian glared at him.
"It's not that."
Zhang Peng scratched his head and said with a wry smile, "Brother Tian, you know, I'm really not cut out for studying. I'm afraid that even if I put in the effort, it will all be for nothing."
"As long as you're willing to put in the effort for two months, I guarantee you'll be able to attend a university. It all depends on whether you're willing."
Qin Tian said with firm conviction.
In his previous life, he and Zhang Peng were like unfortunate brothers, both living rather unhappily.
He was better off, having graduated with a bachelor's degree and a proper job.
Zhang Peng was even more down on his luck; before Qin Tian was reborn, he was still working as a laborer in Yangcheng and hadn't even found a wife.
Having been reborn, he naturally couldn't let his best friend from school continue to struggle so miserably.
Zhang Peng didn't respond immediately, silently continuing to eat his meal.
"Never mind, you probably think it's not reliable if I say it now. Let's talk about it after the results come out. Xia Nuannuan has also been studying under my guidance recently; you can see her progress before making a decision."
Qin Tian added.
"Okay!"
Zhang Peng replied with a smile and said, "How about this, if you really win against that brat Wu Xin this time, I'll seriously try hard with you for two months and see if I can get into some third-rate university."
"You said it yourself!"
Qin Tian's expression brightened.
"Yes, I said it, and I won't go back on my word. Damn it, if you can score higher than that smug guy, surely I can at least get into a university?"
"Hahaha..."
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While the two of them were filling their stomachs in the cafeteria, Xia Nuannuan was having lunch at home with her parents.
That's right, her father, Xia Zhengping, had returned from Jiangcheng that morning.
The first thing Xia Zhengping did upon seeing his daughter was frown, scolding his wife for letting their daughter become so thin.
Upon learning that his beloved daughter was dieting again, Xia Zhengping became even more worried.
The college entrance examination was fast approaching, and this was the most critical and arduous period. What if something went wrong with her health while dieting now?
Thus, after the family of three sat down around the dining table, Xia Zhengping kept trying to put food on his daughter's plate.
However, Xia Nuannuan managed to block most of it, only eating some vegetables and lean meat that wasn't too heavy on oil and salt.
Furthermore, she stubbornly insisted on only eating half a bowl of rice.
"Nuannuan, why is this happening? Studying is so tiring right now, how can you only eat this little!"
Xia Zhengping said with a furrowed brow and a serious expression.
"Dad, please, don't interfere with me. I really want to succeed in my diet this time."
Xia Nuannuan said with a serious expression.
"No, I don't agree. Even if you want to lose weight, you should wait until after the college entrance examination."
Xia Zhengping categorically refused, then suddenly thought of something, and his expression darkened slightly, saying, "Nuannuan, tell Dad the truth, is someone at school bullying you, saying bad things about you? A boy?"
"No, what are you thinking!"
"Really no? Then why are you so determined to lose weight all of a sudden?"
"There really isn't, please don't ask anymore. I just want to become thinner and more beautiful."
"Hmm?"
Seeing his daughter's rosy complexion and a hint of shyness in her eyes, Xia Zhengping's heart began to feel a little uncertain.
Su Xia, sitting opposite him, quickly chimed in:
"Old Xia, don't make such a fuss. She's a girl, seventeen or eighteen years old, which girl doesn't like to be beautiful? If Nuannuan wants to lose weight, let her. Don't worry, I'll take good care of her!"