Chapter 50: Before Leaving, I Must See One More Person

In China, there are not many 18-year-olds who can fully support themselves with their own hands.

After all, at this age, one has usually just graduated from high school and started college life.

At most, they could only rely on part-time jobs during their spare time to earn a little living expense.

Unless they are those who did not enter college and stepped into society early.

However, Xu You believes that as long as he dedicates himself to studying and participating in scientific research projects,

Various scholarships and research subsidies should be enough for his expenses.

If possible, Xu You still hopes to be self-reliant during his college years.

After leaving the principal's office, Xu You returned to Class 6's classroom.

Thinking that he was about to enter college ahead of others, Xu You couldn't help but feel a bit sentimental.

Recalling all the memories from Class 6...

Dong Chao's face full of acne.

Yuan Hua being criticized by the physics teacher every day.

The overwhelming pressure of being the top student in the entire school from Lu Zhiyao.

All of these were about to become distant from him.

As Xu You was packing his things,

Students from various classes also returned to their classrooms in lines.

"Wow! Isn't that Xu You!"

Seeing Xu You, the classmates couldn't help but exclaim excitedly.

During the days Xu You was absent, he had transformed from their classmate to a well-known alumnus of their school.

Scoring first place in the CPhO, in the entire history of the school, was an unprecedented and shocking achievement.

The class teacher, Liu Yanli, no longer tried to control the discipline and let everyone catch up with Xu You for a while.

"Yu God, did you bring the gold medal? Can we touch it?"

"Can you sign something for me? A signed photo would be even better."

"Yu God, what does it feel like not to have to take the college entrance exam? Just thinking about it feels amazing!"

Naturally, Xu You would not engage in the meaningless act of carrying two gold medals with him everywhere.

These items were better left at home as souvenirs.

As for autographs? That sounded odd.

He had only participated in a competition, yet these people were nearly treating him like a star.

"Alright, alright, let's not get too excited. Since Xu You is back today, let's take this opportunity to take an early graduation photo with him.

Hurry up everyone, let's not waste too much time."

To save time, Liu Yanli arranged for students to take photos with Xu You in groups.

Only a few people like Dong Chao, who had a particularly good relationship with Xu You before, got the chance to take individual photos with him.

Then, it was Lu Zhiyao and a few other girls' turn to take a photo with Xu You.

Lu Zhiyao mustered the courage to stand next to Xu You.

At this moment, Lu Zhiyao no longer had the same competitive spirit she had when competing with Xu You.

This once ordinary boy had been successfully admitted to Ji University without taking the entrance exam.

Lu Zhiyao could only envy him.

"Would it be too much to ask you for help with some problems occasionally?"

"Of course not, I'll be waiting for you at Ji University."

In Xu You's heart, Lu Zhiyao had always been a god-like figure.

Having Lu Zhiyao ask for his help made Xu You feel very honored.

"Here, let me also take a photo with Xu You."

After all the students had taken photos with Xu You, Liu Yanli also made sure to get a photo with him.

After all, this was the national champion in physics and eighth in the national mathematics competition, a future student of Ji University.

It was something worth bragging about.

After taking a group photo with the whole class, organized by the PE teacher,

Xu You packed his things and left Class 6's classroom.

"Let's go see a few teachers before leaving."

Besides the subject teachers,

Xu You also wanted to specially thank Teacher Gao.

If it weren't for Gao's discerning eye and strong invitation for Xu You to register for the competition,

Xu You might still be struggling with the college entrance exam.

At this moment, Gao was free, organizing his teaching plans in the office.

Seeing Xu You come in, Gao was very happy, showing his characteristic sleazy smile.

"Haha, the national champion is back! To be honest, I feel embarrassed; I didn't teach you much. It was mainly your own talent and effort."

Gao was very aware that Xu You reaching such a level was not due to his teaching.

At most, he could say he had a good eye for talent.

"Teacher Gao, you've helped me a lot. Without your suggestion,

 I might not have had the courage to register for the competition."

In just two months, Gao's hair had visibly thinned even more than before.

Looking at Gao, Xu You could only see the future image of Hu Shucheng.

"Is Teacher Zhao on leave?"

"Yeah, Teacher Zhao is on maternity leave. She's really dedicated, teaching students up until two months before her due date."

Changing teachers in the third year requires students to adapt for a while.

Zhao Shuang wanted to complete as much of the teaching tasks as possible, persisting until she could no longer continue, before reluctantly going on leave.

At that moment, someone entered the office.

Xu You looked up and saw it was Qin Chuan.

Xu You hadn't planned on seeing Qin Chuan.

But since he couldn't avoid it, Xu You greeted Qin Chuan anyway.

"Xu You, you're back! Congratulations, the eighth place is really good."

Qin Chuan had come over as soon as he heard Xu You was back.

"Thanks, Teacher Qin, for recommending the textbooks to me."

Thinking about it, Xu You could only come up with this one reason to thank Qin Chuan.

When Xu You was just about to register for the competition, through Gao's connection, Qin Chuan helped inquire about the textbooks needed for math competition study.

Reflecting on it, it was indeed Qin Chuan who had recommended them.

Besides that, Qin Chuan had not provided any guidance to Xu You in the math competition.

Hearing Xu You's thanks, Qin Chuan felt a lump in his throat.

Even though it was a thank you,

Why did it sound so sarcastic?

Qin Chuan thought about it and realized that besides recommending textbooks, he hadn't provided any actual help to Xu You in the math competition.

He just hoped to gain some reputation through Xu You.

Thinking this, even Qin Chuan felt somewhat ashamed.

After leaving the physics office,

Xu You arrived at the door of Class 3, Year 3.

Before leaving, he still wanted to see one more person.

The bell for the end of class rang, but there was no atmosphere of class ending in Class 3.

Everyone was either resting with their heads down or studying at their desks.

Even the teacher hadn't left the classroom and was continuing to answer some students' questions.

Indeed, the study atmosphere in a top class is much more intense than in a regular class.

At this moment, Hu Shucheng stood up from his seat and walked out.

Hu Shucheng seemed in a hurry, unclear what he intended to do.

Passing by the door, Hu Shucheng saw Xu You outside and couldn't help but light up with joy.

"Damn, Xu You! When did you get here? I've missed you so much!"

(End of Chapter)