Chapter 8: Efforts Never Go in Vain

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After engaging the deep learning mode, Xu You entered a problem-solving frenzy.

During the daytime classes, Xu You only activated the deep learning mode briefly for a total of one hour during math and physics classes.

This left him with five hours of deep learning time in the evening.

He could immerse himself fully in his studies.

Xu You was already very interested in physics.

With the boost from the deep learning mode,

he found himself almost intoxicated by the subject.

Even more engrossed than when a gaming addict plays video games.

Each physics formula, like skills in a game,

not only had to be mastered but also practiced repeatedly to gradually increase proficiency and achieve levels of understanding.

And each problem was like a monster in the game.

Completing a problem slightly increased Xu You's grasp of the knowledge.

And every challenging problem was like a boss in each level.

Although more difficult,

solving them brought an experience and a sense of achievement unmatched by ordinary problems.

Unconsciously, Xu You lost track of time.

Only when he had exhausted his daily vitality and automatically exited the deep learning mode

did he realize he had been studying for five straight hours.

"Wow, it's already half-past eleven!"

Those five hours were of very high quality.

In the deep learning mode, Xu You had essentially experienced ten hours of high-quality study.

He had reviewed several key high school physics modules such as linear motion, interactions, Newton's laws of motion, curved motion, gravitation, and mechanical energy.

And he had worked through dozens of pages of problems.

Xu You checked his academic level.

[Physics: 64 → 70↑]

"Improving six points in five hours is pretty good."

Compared to the speed of improving two points in an hour last time, the rate of improvement was indeed slowing.

But as long as he had a solid foundation in mechanics and kinematics,

the subsequent studies of electricity and magnetism would not be so difficult.

After all, electromagnetism mainly involves the study of charged particles' forces and motion in electric and magnetic fields.

Many students find electromagnetism challenging mainly because they lack a solid foundation in velocity and force.

"With this pace, it's hopeful to review mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology before the final exams!"

As for Chinese and English, they do not have clear modules like the sciences.

They test more on cumulative learning.

Xu You had to prioritize these subjects later.

...

Over the month, Xu You maintained this study regimen.

With each day of deep self-study in the evenings, Xu You quickly improved, understanding more in class.

With the increase in study efficiency, Xu You also had more rest.

Every night, he could genuinely sleep before midnight.

After using up his vitality, Xu You felt particularly tired and could fall asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

Adequate sleep helped Xu You maintain a good state the next day.

Finally, the day of the final exam arrived.

Xu You opened the system interface, comparing the changes in his data across subjects.

[Mathematics: 64→92↑]

[Physics: 62→95↑]

[Chemistry: 68→88↑]

[Biology: 72→86↑]

[Chinese: 76→78↑]

[English: 78→85↑]

"Indeed, my efforts have not been in vain!"

In one month, Xu You had worked through thousands of pages of problems.

Through a month of study, Xu You's level in each subject had improved to varying degrees.

The most significant improvements were in mathematics and physics, with about 30 points each.

Xu You had spent more effort on these two subjects over the month.

The lowest, Chinese and English, only saw single-digit changes.

English was somewhat better; when tired from studying sciences, Xu You would spend time memorizing words or reading English texts.

As for Chinese, he really only listened in class and did limited exercises.

Xu You estimated his final exam scores based on the system's ratings.

Although ratings might not fully represent scores,

even if his performance was off, he could still break 600 points.

"This time, let's see my true strength!"

Xu You decided to take the final exams without activating the deep learning mode, relying entirely on his normal level for answering.

Part of the reason was concern that his abnormal state during the exams might attract the invigilator's attention.

Another reason was Xu You wanted to see what level he could achieve without relying on the deep learning mode.

After all, there was plenty of time for the exams, and the normal answering time was entirely adequate.

The bell rang, and the first subject, Chinese, began.

The gap in Chinese among students is generally not large.

Scoring 130 points is considered very high.

And as long as the essay doesn't deviate from the topic, it's generally hard to fail.

Xu You finished the paper normally, estimating his score to be around 

115-120 points.

Since many scores depend on the standard of judgment,

it's quite hard to determine the exact scores.

Next was mathematics.

Aside from physics, this was the subject Xu You had spent the second most effort on these days.

Without the boost from the deep learning mode, Xu You's answering speed was average.

But with a solid foundation, Xu You finished answering ten minutes before the end of the exam.

"Should be over 130 points."

For the following four subjects, Xu You also performed at his normal level without running out of time.

This was related not only to Xu You's recent significant progress but also to the new college entrance examination rules in Ningjiang Province.

In previous years, Ningjiang Province used a comprehensive examination format with tight timing and a large volume of questions, leaving most students unable to finish.

According to Ningjiang's new rules, which adopted a 3+1+2 mode allowing students to choose their subjects, they avoided the nightmare of comprehensive exams.

Among the six subjects, Xu You was most satisfied with physics.

Even though he felt the questions were not easy,

he expected to score over 90 points without surprises.

After the exams ended, the students were in turmoil.

"Ah, that was way too difficult; this month's test is incomparable to this one."

"I hadn't reviewed electromagnetism for physics, didn't write a word for the calculation problems, and getting 40 points is going to be tough!"

"Math was also too hard; aside from the first problem on triangle solving, I couldn't score full points on any major question. I might fail!"

Listening to his classmates' discussions, Xu You didn't join in much.

Xu You knew he had done well, but there was no need to pretend otherwise.

Claiming to have done well could also annoy others.

Better to stay quiet on the side, do some extra problems, or memorize a few more words.

"Man, that was tough; scoring 500 might be challenging. Xu You, how do you feel?"

(The chapter ends)