006 A Glare, Enlightened

Escaping from Director Sun's clutches, Li Zheng didn't rush to leave school.

Regarding relaxation, he wanted to give it a try, at least to experience all the relaxing things he could do within the school.

He began to imagine.

If there was suddenly a long holiday with no pressure, what would he do?

As for himself, he'd probably read some books he didn't have the time or patience to read before.

Hmm, reading, a form of relaxation for the masses.

Even better, it could improve his essay scores.

Two birds with one stone.

Perfect.

As a middle school that held high the banner of quality education, Lake Ying Middle School also had a library.

Though small, it had mainstream magazines and best-selling novels.

Li Zheng didn't linger, racing against time to return to the main teaching building, running along the corridor to the east and heading to the library.

The school library was converted from a classroom, half filled with bookshelves and half with long tables, with all the vacant wall space lined with shelves full of magazines and newspapers.

When Li Zheng entered, there was only one person sitting at the long table.

Nice, very quiet.

While handing over his student card, he glanced at the only other reader.

It was a girl, reading a magazine that seemed to be "Sci-Fi World."

At this moment, the girl seemed to sense something, slowly lowering her magazine to reveal a pair of challenging eyes.

Lin Yujing!

Not her again!

"Hmm..." Lin Yujing hurriedly used the magazine to cover her face, retreating.

Li Zheng felt a bit embarrassed.

He definitely didn't intend to follow her.

But this coincidence was too much.

Why was it that wherever he went, she was always there?

Why didn't they ever run into each other before?

Suddenly, his eyes widened.

!

In the past, he only focused on studying and never did anything extra.

But today, he wanted to relax wholeheartedly.

And whenever he arrived at an ideal relaxing place, he always ran into Lin Yujing.

What did that mean?

It meant he was hitting the right spots.

So, smart students like her must relax like this.

It could even be said that his inability to match Lin Yujing in studies was due to his lack of proper rest and over-exertion in studying.

Lin Yujing must be upset because her secret study hacks were discovered.

He felt a bit ashamed, realizing he was late to figure this out.

After handing over his student card, Li Zheng rubbed his hands together and walked to the magazine rack to start browsing.

[Detected relaxation activity: Reading]

[Vitality recovery rate: 1.6, daily limit, 40 minutes.]

[Rate cannot be increased.]

Li Zheng managed a wry smile. Although the recovery rate wasn't quite satisfactory, it was acceptable.

Now the question was, which magazine to read.

"Photography for All," "Traveler" for cultivating sentiment.

"Confidant," "Story Magazine" for cultivating sentiment and improving essay skills.

Which one to choose?

Just as he was about to pick up an issue of "Confidant," he noticed the September issue of "Sci-Fi World."

He couldn't help but glance at Lin Yujing.

She had the latest October issue of "Sci-Fi World" in her hands.

It looked like she followed every issue.

How strange.

Why would a girl like science fiction?

Shouldn't she prefer some melodramatic teen literature?

Through all his past observations, Li Zheng realized that Lin Yujing never did anything casually and always prepared for her studies.

Choosing "Sci-Fi World" was definitely not a coincidence.

!

Li Zheng had another epiphany.

Science fiction novels contained lots of scientific knowledge, expanding imagination and broadening thinking.

Wasn't that the most crucial thing for solving difficult problems!

Besides, science fiction could also improve essay skills.

More importantly, science fiction wasn't just novels, it included knowledge in physics, chemistry, history, politics, philosophy, sociology, and psychology.

These were useful even when entering university and society.

Lin Yujing, you clever little rascal!

No wonder she always scored higher on the last big question.

Without hesitation, Li Zheng grabbed the September issue of "Sci-Fi World," eagerly sitting at the seat near the door and opening the magazine to read.

Bang!

Lin Yujing suddenly slammed her magazine onto the table.

She glared at Li Zheng with resentment, as if her last territory had been invaded.

Li Zheng felt somewhat guilty.

Whether it was sitting quietly in the pavilion or choosing magazines, she might have spent a long time figuring out these study techniques.

Yet he had immediately taken advantage of her findings and used them, no doubt feeling embarrassed.

Yes, he shouldn't just take advantage of others without giving back.

He decided to offer her something truly valuable in return.

Li Zheng quickly put down the magazine, dug out a test paper from his bag.

"For the last question, I have a simpler solution." Li Zheng spread out the test paper with a bit of heartache but determinedly, "Here, I'll teach you, just this once."

"Ah!!" Lin Yujing, exasperated, grabbed her head, bolted up with her bag, and rushed out.

A moment later, Li Zheng sighed.

It seemed she still thought she had lost more and wouldn't accept his compensation.

At least take a look at my solution before deciding whether to make up or not.

Oh well, that's how women are, very emotional.

And being emotional isn't conducive to studying.

Li Zheng couldn't help but glance at the October issue of "Sci-Fi World" she had left behind.

Look at that, look at that.

You lost out again.

Quickly standing up, Li Zheng jogged over and took her issue as well.

At the library entrance, the old librarian suddenly asked, "Student, do you know each other?"

"We're in the same class." Li Zheng, holding two magazines, sat back in his original seat.

"She left her student card." The old librarian, wearing reading glasses, examined Lin Yujing's left-behind card, "Second-year Class Four, Lin Yujing... Is Chunmei still teaching Class Four?"

"Yes, Teacher Hu Chunmei." Li Zheng nodded.

"Is she still teaching?" The old man inquired, "Did she finish her surgery?"

"Surgery?"

"Oh... never mind..." The old man shook his hand quickly, "When you leave, please take her student card with you."

"No, let her come back for it herself," Li Zheng shook his head, "It won't get lost here."

"Haha." The old man removed his reading glasses, chuckling while holding the student card, "Young student, being surrounded by so many girls at this age, these are the best years of life. I wish I could go back to them, so don't blame the teacher for not giving you a chance."

Li Zheng was startled and looked at the old man warily.

His thin face, thick silver hair, a typical scholarly look.

He was quite dignified.

But the words he spoke were heartfelt.

Too evil.

Such a person was dangerous to converse with, lest he corrupt one's mind.

Li Zheng said nothing, continuing to read.

"Hey, just chat with me for a bit; I sit here every day with hardly anyone to talk to." The old man picked up Li Zheng's student card, squinting to see, "Li Zheng... quite fitting name..."

Li Zheng remained silent.

The old man persistently inquired, "Li Zheng, what else do you do besides studying?"

He didn't answer.