Chapter 25: Don't Be Shy, I Can Teach You Step by Step

Hearing Hu Shucheng's words, Xu You asked, "Who is Teacher Qin?"

Hu Shucheng smiled and said, "Oh, Teacher Qin Chuan, the math teacher for the Olympiad class and also responsible for the math competition team at our school. I heard that this time, several team members that Teacher Qin had high hopes for did poorly in the second round of the competition, failing to solve more than half of the problems. There were even team members who, after completing the first round, lost their morale and didn't attend the second round at all. Teacher Qin was so angry when he heard about it, he lectured them for a long time."

"Ah, that's really unfortunate."

Xu You's sympathy wasn't for Teacher Qin, but for the students participating in the math competition.

Even if it were Xu You facing difficult problems, he would still persevere until the last moment.

However, Xu You could understand the students' feelings.

After all, competitions are much harder than the college entrance examination.

It's normal to perform poorly.

Not doing well can really affect one's mood.

And then to come back and be scolded by the teacher.

It's a truly sad situation.

"Our physics competition team is better off. Although Teacher Gao looks a bit sleazy, his personality is good, and he doesn't randomly criticize students. Hey, Xu You, if you make it to the provincial team for the math competition, you're not going to join their training camp, are you?"

"I'll still focus on the physics competition, just participating in the math competition without affecting my physics preparation. Even if I really make it to the provincial team for the math competition, I probably won't have time to join their training."

In the system's academic level scoring, Xu You's physics level is much higher than his math.

Naturally, Xu You still focuses his main effort on the physics competition.

"That's good. I wouldn't want to go to the physics training camp alone. Hey, Xu You, I wonder if Teacher Qin would be happy or sad if you manage to do better than those in the math sprint class without having joined it."

At this time, Gao Shang also came over.

Seeing Xu You, Gao Shang smirked sleazily.

"Heh heh, Xu You, you're back just in time. We're starting lab classes this afternoon. You haven't studied this part before, right? You need to listen carefully."

"Mm, I've self-studied the theory, but haven't done the practical work."

Before this, Xu You had memorized the contents of all 34 experiments in the physics competition syllabus.

However, experiments need to be conducted hands-on; knowing the theory alone is far from enough.

Gao Shang organized the students to the lab and began explaining the experiments.

"As everyone knows, there are 34 experiments in the physics competition syllabus. Due to limited time, we can only pick the most frequently tested ones to practice thoroughly. The rest can be practiced on your own time, and you can ask me if you have questions."

During the explanation, Gao Shang maintained his usual fast pace.

Apart from Xu You, most team members had practiced experiments before and were familiar with operating the experimental apparatus.

But Xu You had almost no practical experimental experience before.

Typical high school physics exams only test experimental theory, not hands-on operation.

Even though Xu You could recite the content of all 34 experiments almost perfectly.

He was like a chef apprentice who only knows recipes by heart.

Seeing how awkward Xu You was at conducting experiments, Hu Shucheng couldn't help but say, "Don't worry, Xu You, let's go over the experiments together after class."

Xu You saw how proficient Hu Shucheng was at conducting experiments.

Even smoother in operation than Gao Shang.

Seeing Xu You looking at him admiringly, Hu Shucheng started talking about his own experiences.

Hu Shucheng has always been fascinated by various mechanical constructions since he was young.

This is a natural inclination for many boys.

But in Hu Shucheng, this inclination was somewhat exaggerated.

Like ordinary boys, they might enjoy assembling toy cars or dismantling them to study the structure of the parts.

Hu Shucheng, however, went so far as to disassemble motors in his childhood.

Even after studying the principles of motors, he managed to modify them.

In middle school, he began to study various circuit boards and conduct precise experiments.

Experiments like these competition ones, Hu Shucheng had already practiced many times alone, for entertainment.

Naturally, his operation was more fluent than that of an average teacher.

Hearing Hu Shucheng's story, Xu You admired him even more and realized the gap between himself and Hu Shucheng.

Physics, as a subject, requires equal importance to theory and experiment.

One cannot just stay

 at the theoretical level; strong experimental skills are also necessary.

But Hu Shucheng actively offering to help with experiments made Xu You somewhat embarrassed.

"You already know the experiments, won't it delay your time?"

Hu Shucheng cheerfully laughed and said, "No problem, I haven't done these experiments in a while, and my hands are a bit rusty. It's best to go over them before the exams. If you don't make it to the provincial team because of the experiments, I'll have no one to accompany me during the training."

Although Hu Shucheng spoke lightly, Xu You knew that Hu Shucheng's favor was significant.

Great favors are not thanked with words. Xu You silently took note, waiting for a chance to repay Hu Shucheng.

"Xu You, let's make a deal. Can we take turns leading the physical exercises during break?"

Xu You: "…"

Xu You, speechless, never expected Hu Shucheng to still be thinking about the position of leading the exercises.

"As long as the PE teacher has no objections, I'm fine with it."

After Gao Shang finished explaining a few experiments, he let everyone practice on their own.

Hu Shucheng then took Xu You for his exclusive tutorial.

"Although there are 34 experiments in the competition syllabus, based on my summary of recent years' competition questions, only about 20 experiments are frequently tested, especially the spectrometer, optical bench, oscilloscope, and direct current experiments. We'll try to go through these 20 experiments before the exam, and if there's time, it's best to go through all of them. After all, just because an experiment is rare doesn't mean it won't be tested."

Hu Shucheng, although just a high school senior, tutored Xu You with a bit of Teacher Gao's flair.

Given time, once Hu Shucheng's curly hair begins to fall, he will surely achieve greater accomplishments than Gao Shang.

Afterwards, Hu Shucheng started one-on-one experimental teaching with Xu You.

Although Xu You had zero practical experience, his theoretical foundation was relatively solid.

Under Hu Shucheng's nearly hands-on, earnest teaching.

Xu You gradually found the feel for conducting experiments.

When operating various instruments, he finally wasn't as flustered as at the beginning.

While tutoring Xu You, Hu Shucheng also demonstrated each experiment himself, achieving familiarity with the experiments.

"Not bad, Xu You, you're making quick progress. Actually, remember two key points during the exam: one is to conduct experiments quickly, as there's a time limit. The other is to perform experiments in a standardized manner. Of course, compared to chemical experiments, physics experiments are already very simple, without too many stringent requirements."

After leaving the physics lab, Hu Shucheng continued to share some of his past amusing stories with Xu You.

(End of Chapter)