"No problem is good."
Li Xueping nodded with satisfaction, then suddenly advised, "As for the matters between you, Wu Xin, and Xu Ying, it's about enough. You're all classmates, no need to make things too stiff."
"I understand."
Qin Tian smiled frankly and said, "Old Li, I'm not someone who holds grudges or refuses to let things go. The part of our bet where he apologizes to me publicly, I can let it slide."
He then changed the subject:
"But he openly talked back to you in class, so it's only right he apologizes to you. This can't be let slide."
"You kid, do I need you to help me save face?"
Li Yanwang feigned indignation and glared at him, but in his heart, he was quite moved.
"I'm not helping you, I'm doing it for myself. After all, you got into an argument with him because of me," Qin Tian said with a smile.
"I was teaching Wu Xin the principles of conduct, what does that have to do with you?"
"Old Li, you really are a tsundere!"
"What?"
Old Li looked bewildered, not quite understanding the meaning of the word.
"Nothing."
Qin Tian grinned.
Li Xueping looked at his cheeky demeanor and felt an inexplicable unease.
Ever since that day when the kid slept in his class and was woken up by him, he had seemed like a completely different person.
Not only did he put on a show of a top student making a comeback, but his way of speaking to him also lacked the usual reverence students had for teachers, feeling more like a friend.
Although it felt quite good, it was still a bit awkward.
Afterward, they chatted for a few more minutes about the exam, and Li Yanwang then told him to return to the classroom for self-study.
"Wait a moment!"
Just as Qin Tian was about to turn back, Li Yanwang called out to him again.
"Is there anything else?"
He looked at Li Yanwang with a questioning gaze.
Li Yanwang nodded and said, "There's something else I almost forgot. Some school leaders asked me to ask you if you have any thoughts about transferring to a key class."
"Transferring classes?"
Qin Tian paused for a moment.
"Yes, it mainly depends on your own wishes. Both key classes have teachers who hope you'll transfer."
Li Xueping's tone was calm, but he was actually observing Qin Tian's eyes and facial expressions.
After the results of this exam were released, all the teachers in the third year of high school naturally began to pay attention to Qin Tian.
As long as he performed normally in the college entrance examination two months later, he would undoubtedly be able to get into Tsinghua or Peking University.
Even becoming the provincial top scorer wasn't out of reach.
Producing a top scorer in the college entrance examination brought immense benefits to teachers.
To start with the most direct material aspect, the school and the Ministry of Education would provide substantial bonuses to the respective teachers.
Not to mention other honors and职称 (professional title) selections.
Therefore, teachers from all classes in the third year were extremely envious of Li Xueping and the substitute teachers of Class Ten.
Teachers of other ordinary classes could only envy and be jealous of Li Xueping and the others' good luck.
But the head teachers of the two key classes took direct action, approaching the school leaders and vying to have Qin Tian transferred to their classes.
Their reasoning was that the key classes had a better learning atmosphere and the teachers had stronger teaching abilities, which could better cultivate promising students like Qin Tian.
In reality, everyone knew their true intentions.
The school leaders took this matter very seriously and directly summoned Li Xueping.
After the three head teachers met, Li Yanwang argued forcefully, single-handedly facing the two key class head teachers without giving any ground.
In the end, the school leaders were so annoyed that they agreed to Li Yanwang's proposal, deciding to leave the choice to Qin Tian himself.
Thus, Li Yanwang's casual question now came about.
"I understand, Old Li. Don't worry, I won't transfer classes."
Qin Tian replied with a cheerful smile.
"What do you mean 'don't worry'? I said this is your own matter, you decide it yourself."
"Also, call me Teacher Li. Saying 'Old Li' one after another, who taught you to address me like that?"
"Go back, go back to the classroom!"
Old Li waved his hand dismissively, urging him away.
"Oh, I'm going back then."
Qin Tian chuckled and turned to leave.
Old Li watched him until he entered the classroom through the back door, and a faint smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"This brat!"
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[Congratulations to the host for ranking first in the grade in this mock examination. Mission complete. Reward: One opportunity to exchange for any item in the Treasure Pavilion, System Points +999!]
As soon as Qin Tian returned to his seat in the classroom, the system's mission completion notification sounded in his mind.
This made him both overjoyed and immensely relieved.
The countdown for the twelve-day soul sustenance, previously redeemed, now had only the last two days remaining.
His system points were also down to just over ten, with the rest spent on redeeming physique enhancement potions.
The rewards for this mission came at a crucial time.
He sunk his consciousness into the Treasure Pavilion page, browsing through the dazzling array of exchangeable items, and for a moment, he suffered from decision paralysis.
After much deliberation, he decided to keep it for now.
After all, there seemed to be no time limit for this exchange opportunity, so he could redeem it when he needed something.
Then, he kept 800 system points and used the remaining little over two hundred points to buy life countdowns.
This way, he had gained nearly ten more days.
At this moment, the bell for the end of the evening self-study class rang.
The class monitor, Mu Nan, obtained the overall ranking list from Li Yanwang and posted it on the back blackboard.
Students who were concerned about their exam results and rankings immediately crowded around.
A few tall and sturdy boys naturally secured good positions, while the more reserved girls dared not push their way in for the time being.
Xia Nuannuan was also standing at the back, stretching her neck and looking up, but she couldn't see anything.
"Let me!"
At this moment, a familiar gentle voice sounded beside her.
Xia Nuannuan turned her head to look at Qin Tian, and she nodded with a sweet smile, "Mm, thank you!"
"Let's go, let's go."
Qin Tian, relying on his enhanced physique from the physique enhancement potion, easily reached the very front.
His gaze quickly swept down the list.
At the very top was naturally his own name.
He skipped it directly; being first place was not something worth paying attention to.
Soon, he found Xia Nuannuan's name.
"I see it."
"What's your ranking? What was your score in science?"
Xia Nuannuan asked anxiously.
"This..."
Qin Tian turned his head to look at her, showing a look of difficulty.
Xia Nuannuan's expression changed, and she nervously swallowed, her voice filled with disappointment, "Wh-what's wrong? Was your science score very bad?"
Qin Tian suddenly smiled playfully and said, "Just kidding. Congratulations, you got 235 in science, and your total score ranks eleventh in the class."
"Eleventh?"
Xia Nuannuan covered her mouth in surprise.
For a long time, due to her poor performance in science and mathematics, her scores were easily pulled down.
Even though her Chinese and English were decent, her ranking in every exam was always in the lower-middle part of the class.
This time, she had ranked twelfth in the entire class, almost making it into the top ten.
The surrounding classmates were also greatly surprised. A few boys in front quickly looked at the ranking list.
As expected, Xia Nuannuan's name was indeed listed in eleventh place.
"Nuannuan, congratulations, you've improved so much, keep up the good work!"
Beside Xia Nuannuan, the class monitor Mu Nan offered her blessings and encouragement with a hearty smile.
"Congratulations, Xia Nuannuan."
"Xia Nuannuan, congratulations, congratulations!"
Liao Juan and a few other girls also offered their congratulations successively.
"Thank you, thank you everyone."
Xia Nuannuan repeatedly thanked them, her face filled with excitement, feeling so happy she could almost fly.
"Cough, cough!"
A soft cough sounded.
Xia Nuannuan looked up and rolled her eyes playfully, "You scared me half to death, can you not joke around at a time like this?"
"Hahaha..."
Qin Tian laughed heartily, and instinctively raised his hand to her head, gently ruffling her hair with a doting expression.
Xia Nuannuan's body stiffened, her pretty face turned red, and she lowered her head, not daring to move.
The surrounding classmates watched this scene with strange expressions.
Only then did Qin Tian realize he had been too forward. He regained his composure, withdrew his hand, and said seriously:
"You did well. For the next mock examination, aim for the top five in the class."
"Ah? Top five?"
Xia Nuannuan looked at him with astonishment.
"Yes. There's still a month left. With my tutoring, don't worry, you'll definitely get it!"
"Uh... Well, I'll try my best then!"