"Beep! Daily recitation task has concluded."
Just as Qiu Xi had predicted, after reciting Chinese and English, along with essential material from other subjects, the daily recitation task announced its end.
"Ah," Qiu Xi sighed.
Another opportunity for a freebie had slipped away. Such a shame.
"Qiu Xi! Seriously, how did you get a 588!" Hua Linglong was utterly bewildered. Everyone else had the same setup; how did she manage to get ahead so quickly?
Looking at her own paltry score in the fifties, her heart ached.
"No way!"
"Qiu Xi is practically cheating."
"So envious."
"Oh god, I feel like the teacher's going to lecture me again."
Hua Linglong's exclamation caused whispers to erupt from several surrounding tables.
Since the start of the semester, Qiu Xi had cast a shadow over everyone.
There was this one person who, for reasons unknown, had begun to frequently appear in the discussions of teachers across all subjects.
From initial disbelief and surprise to current numbness, they still couldn't fathom the reason.
"Qiu Xi, you truly make me feel inadequate," Ni Xue said, her voice carrying a scholarly tone as she looked at Qiu Xi's score report.
She couldn't help but admire her, especially after studying together for this period.
"Hehe, you guys can do it too," Qiu Xi said, taking back her score report.
To say she wasn't happy would be a lie. This was proof of her hard work.
She believed that in the final mock exam, she could definitely climb even higher.
"Beep! Congratulations to the host for meeting the first mock exam task requirements. Rewards have been credited."
This must be double the happiness.
Even though she had known it was coming, things that were actually in hand felt real.
So happy (￣y▽￣)~*
"Beep! System temporary reinforcement class activated, duration 60 days."
"Huh?"
"Xiao Hua, what kind of reinforcement class is it?" Qiu Xi was very curious, as the daily recitation had just finished.
"It's a specialized system reinforcement plan tailored to Xiao Xi's current specific learning situation."
"Ha. I didn't expect you, Xiao Hua, to really understand me. Did you peek?"
"Not at all, it's a reflection of big data."
"..."
"Xiao Hua, you really are... as consistent as ever."
"But this came quite punctually."
She had already implemented her own plan perfectly. Studying further on her own would be similar. Although there were still daily classes, they were too general and not suitable for her current needs.
This reinforcement class was perfect for her to make a final push and elevate herself.
"Qiu Xi, you have to help me and take me to university with you." Just as she was thinking this, she heard Hua Linglong's pitiful voice.
Turning her head, she saw a pair of large eyes blinking.
Of course, they weren't exactly pitiful or heart-stirring.
Instead, the rapid blinking frequency suggested a possible eye twitch.
Hahahaha!
"Alright, it's okay. Study hard according to the plan, and you'll definitely be fine."
Despite her laughter, her words were sincere.
"Mhm," Hua Linglong nodded vigorously.
"Fine, then let's start studying properly."
"Okay," she said with a firm tone, full of the resolve of a warrior cutting ties.
"You two show-offs, your eyes are full of drama."
Ni Xue watched them, laughing heartily from the side.
"Hehe, Little Snow Flower."
"Don't just watch the show, join us."
As she spoke, the two of them, one on each side, grabbed Ni Xue and started tickling her.
"Hahaha... hahaha... Okay, I won't... stop, stop..."
"Alright, you two, stop messing around. It's time for class," Tang Siran could only step in to mediate.
"Hmph."
"We'll let you off for now."
"Alright, alright, you really are..."
"Come on, take out your practice papers. For this class, we will..."
Amidst the teasing, the teacher walked into the classroom, speaking as she went.
Rustle, rustle, rustle – a flurry of paper shuffling ensued.
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Time flowed by, and before they knew it, the second mock exam had ended.
Looking at the 625 score report in her hand, Qiu Xi felt a surge of accomplishment.
It was like leveling up in a game, progressing step by step to reach this point, which was truly gratifying.
While Qiu Xi was reflecting, her classmates were already accustomed to it.
Time and time again, the terrifying power of habit-forming shadows was evident.
"Beep, second mock exam score requirements met. Rewards have been credited."
No matter how many times, the sound of rewards being credited was always pleasing.
That night.
"Beep! Etiquette and deportment assessment passed, task completed. Skill self-selection learning is now unlocked."
It was finally over, and it had been far from easy.
She really didn't want to experience being hit on the palm and the charm of verbal reprimands again.
It was agonizing.
"Xiao Hua, what is this skill self-selection learning?"
"It means that if Xiao Xi wishes to learn any skills, the system can arrange courses for you to choose from yourself."
"Oh! Awesome! Xiao Hua, you're actually quite impressive."
This way, she wouldn't have to worry in the future, as having multiple skills never hurt, and she would be learning what she liked.
Qiu Xi felt this was very acceptable.
And so, one by one, the tasks were slowly completed, and her studies were back on track.
In the days that followed, Qiu Xi focused on the reinforcement class and, with her roommates, adjusted her mindset to prepare for this final battle.