Chapter 13: Climbing Higher Mountains

Many classmates previously thought that Xu You's goal of ranking in the top 100 was somewhat unrealistic.

But now it seems...

Xu You was actually too conservative.

Just like a certain billionaire who once set a goal of earning a hundred million.

To ordinary people, this already seemed incredibly unrealistic.

But indeed, it was just a modest goal.

After marveling, the classmates couldn't help but applaud, offering their congratulations to Xu You.

Liu Yanli didn't intervene in the students' actions.

After all, Xu You truly deserved such congratulations.

Xu You's achievement, no matter in which class, would be considered top-notch.

Liu Yanli, as a teacher of a regular class, managed to nurture two students ranked in the top 10 of their grade.

To be honest, Liu Yanli didn't know how she did it.

Perhaps, it had nothing to do with her at all.

Facing the gaze of the entire class, Xu You could only respond with a shy smile.

The progress he made this month had far exceeded his expectations.

It seems that Xu You really should set his sights even further.

"Lu Zhiyao, wait for me, I also want to aim for Jingbei!" Xu You silently set a new goal in his heart.

After such an achievement, Xu You didn't want to put all his hopes on the college entrance examination.

He was fully capable of aiming for higher mountains.

Dong Chao, looking at his deskmate who had made such great progress.

Didn't feel jealousy or hatred, just full of envy.

Initially, their grades were similar.

How did Xu You suddenly have such a breakthrough?

But thinking of Xu You's serious attitude towards study and the effort behind it.

Xu You indeed deserved such progress.

Of course, some classmates were also doubting, no matter how much one studies, Xu You's progress was too rapid.

Some guessed that Xu You must have secretly hired a famous teacher at home to achieve such a leap.

Others speculated that Xu You had always been hiding his true strength, only to reveal his real level this time.

There were even conspiracy theories, suggesting that Xu You might have known the exam answers.

However, Xu You really showed a very good state these days, and his performance in the minor exams was also good, not seeming like the results were achieved through cheating.

Knowing his ranking, Xu You lost interest in the rankings of other students.

One should always look forward.

Xu You didn't like to gain vanity by comparing himself with those inferior to him.

Only by comparing with those stronger can one continuously improve.

After class, the students also went to the wall to check the detailed rankings.

Xu You first looked at the first place's score.

[Lu Zhiyao — Grade Rank: 1, Citywide Rank: 54]

[Chinese: 130]

[Mathematics: 138]

[English: 136]

[Physics: 93]

[Chemistry: 92]

[Biology: 90]

[Total Score: 679]

Even though the questions were harder and the scope broader than last time.

Lu Zhiyao's score remained very stable.

Even looking at the whole city, she achieved such a great rank of 54.

It can be said that even in a top high school like the Provincial Experimental High School, she is a top student.

Soon after, Xu You quickly found his own name below.

[Xu You — Grade Rank: 6, Citywide Rank: 684]

[Chinese: 118]

[Mathematics: 139]

[English: 122]

[Physics: 96]

[Chemistry: 88]

[Biology: 86]

[Total Score: 649]

What made Xu You happy was that his scores in mathematics and physics actually surpassed Lu Zhiyao.

But when Xu You saw his citywide rank, he quickly calmed down.

Just among the high school students of the same grade in Sheng City, there were more than 600 people with higher scores than him!

Xu You knew that he should not be complacent because of these achievements.

The road ahead is still long.

Lu Zhiyao also came to the wall to check the rankings after class.

Seeing her citywide rank, Lu Zhiyao's mood suddenly dropped.

This was something incomprehensible to other students.

"Lu Zhiyao got first place again, why does she seem unhappy?"

"I don't know, I ranked over 300th, and I'm not like her."

"The world of top students, who can understand?"

Xu You also didn't understand why Lu Zhiyao, always ranking first in the grade, always seemed unhappy.

But at this moment, Xu You seemed to empathize a bit.

Perhaps Lu Zhiyao's goal was never just to be the first in the grade.

Aiming for institutions like Ji University requires comparison with all the examinees in

 the province.

That's the difference in everyone's goals.

For the same result, the emotions can be completely different.

Of course, Xu You still thought that Lu Zhiyao's attitude was somewhat negative.

Even if the result is different from one's expectations, just continue to work hard, there's no need to be so upset.

Using the break time, Xu You found Gao Shang and expressed his thoughts.

"So, you've decided to sign up for the physics competition?"

Gao Shang, knowing Xu You wanted to sign up, was immediately overjoyed.

Xu You thought, it would be better if the teacher didn't smile.

"Yes, I've decided. Teacher, please recommend some textbooks for me, I'll start looking at them."

Seeing Xu You's proactive and ambitious attitude, Gao Shang was also very pleased.

Indeed, a student worth teaching!

They even knew to actively ask for textbooks.

Gao Shang only regretted not meeting Xu You earlier and getting him prepared for the competition sooner.

Even if Xu You is smart, starting to engage in competitions at this time is indeed a bit late.

Of course, if he tries hard, winning a provincial award is still hopeful.

"First of all, you must master the knowledge of high school mathematics and physics well, because the physics competition requires a strong mathematical foundation. How was your math score this time?"

"Not as good as physics, 139 points." Xu You calmly answered.

"139 points? That's not bad, converting to a percentage scale, it's also over 90, enough to sign up for the math competition..."

Gao Shang inadvertently blurted out, but stopped midway.

He couldn't let the math competition teacher poach his hard-won participant.

But Xu You caught Gao Shang's words.

"Teacher, is it possible to sign up for two competitions?"

Seeing Xu You had heard, Gao Shang had to continue.

"In principle, it's possible, because the sciences are interconnected. Some particularly outstanding students do sign up for two or even multiple competitions. But you're starting late for competitions, not enough time to prepare for one, let alone two."

"Ah, I was just asking."

Xu You also knew, mastering one competition subject was good enough, there was no need to spread himself too thin.

"If you search online, you might buy guidance books and exercises for the physics competition. This is indeed enough for the preliminary round, but if you want to aim for the final round, you need to learn much more knowledge than this."

(End of Chapter)