The Battle for Star Treasure: Physics vs. Chemistry

In reality, it wasn't just Wen Xinyue who was being ridiculed; Liu Xiuping was also a target.

Everyone knew that she was a graduate of a prestigious university and had been hired at a high salary. In the few years she had been at Nan High School, she had produced two top scorers in the national college entrance exams (known as "gaokao"), and every year, the school's admission rate was very high. Despite her haughty demeanor and tendency to look down on other teachers, this major setback would provide ample fodder for gossip among her colleagues.

Moreover, when Old Huang found out the truth, he stormed into Liu Xiuping's office and grilled her about the experiment. The principal's trust in her was no longer as strong as before.

Liu Xiuping was deeply resentful.

"Ms. Liu, I'm the one who got you into trouble this time," Wen Xinyue said.

Liu Xiuping waved her hand dismissively. "How can you say that? It's not your fault. It's just a small punishment. Great people don't get bogged down by trivial matters. Remember, you are the top student at Nan High School and a future top scorer in the gaokao. If Nan High really lets you transfer, the top scorer will go to another school. This loss is something Nan High can't afford. So, don't worry about it. Just focus on your studies."

Wen Xinyue felt enlightened by Liu Xiuping's words.

Yes, she was the best in academics, but what was Ji Chuxing?

She was only good at doing experiments. Could an experiment make her a top scorer and gain fame? With her poor grades, could she even be admitted through special consideration, even with Mr. Wu's recommendation?

She knew Ji Chuxing well. A person who never passed an exam, perhaps she had obtained some information from Bo Yanchen and used that to fool Mr. Wu into thinking she was a genius. True geniuses were blessed with natural talent. Ji Chuxing, who grew up in the countryside, lacked both knowledge and vision. Did she have that kind of talent?

The school would soon realize she was a fraud. The principal and Mr. Wu were currently happy, but once they learned the truth, they would be even more disappointed.

She would wait and see.

The top spot at the school was hers, and so was the future art competition. She was talented in multiple areas, while Ji Chuxing had nothing.

Feeling better, Wen Xinyue said, "Thank you, Ms. Liu. I understand."

She only missed one class and returned as if nothing had happened during the break. When Tang Chuxin asked about her, she smiled, "I'm fine. The most important thing now is to prepare for the gaokao, especially the upcoming city-wide joint exam. Actually, I was thinking of leaving Mr. Wu's lab anyway."

Tang Chuxin breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Although Wen Xinyue said this, only she knew what being banned from the lab meant. She couldn't let her family know about this. She didn't care about Zhou Ru's opinion, but she couldn't disappoint her father and brothers.

This time, she had to be the top student in the school.

No, the top student in the city. Then she could tell them that she left Mr. Wu's lab to prepare for the gaokao. Once she got into Beicheng University, she could join a better lab.

Yes, that was it.

Understanding the key, Wen Xinyue ignored the skeptical looks around her. What did their opinions matter? They could never surpass her. All the controversy was just envy and jealousy. Her family background, academic performance, and talents were all superior. She would always be the best!

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Wen Xinyue's thoughts didn't concern Ji Chuxing. Mr. Wu eventually found her and insisted she come to the lab to do experiments.

"I won't go. I need to study seriously. The city-wide joint exam is this week, and I need to review," Ji Chuxing said firmly.

Mr. Wu: "…"

Then why are you watching food live streams on your phone instead of studying!

Ji Chuxing was drooling over a live stream of small cakes. Mr. Wu suddenly remembered something and his eyes lit up.

He smiled, as if possessed by Old Huang, "Classmate Ji, my wife is great at making small cakes."

Ji Chuxing paused, her ears perking up. Mr. Wu glanced at the yogurt-flavored milk tablets and jelly on Ji Chuxing's desk and said, "Thanks to the whitening mask you gave me, my wife loved it. She promised to bring me some small cakes today, yogurt-flavored!"

Ji Chuxing swallowed hard. Mr. Wu quickly opened his wife's WeChat Moments, "Look, like these!"

Seeing the adorable white cakes on the screen, Ji Chuxing could almost smell the cream. Her mouth watered uncontrollably.

Mr. Wu cleared his throat and added, "And, Classmate Ji, I forgot to mention, there's a subsidy for working on experiments with me. Five thousand yuan per experiment!"

Hmph, if Ouyang can lure Classmate Ji away with a bonus, why can't I use an experiment subsidy? The ace lab technician at Nan High is smart too!

Ji Chuxing's eyes lit up!

Wow!

Five thousand yuan!

Enough to buy three big jars of milk tablets!

So, Ji Chuxing calmly put away her phone, "Whether there's a subsidy or not, it doesn't matter. Since it's an important experiment, I'm actually quite interested."

Mr. Wu was nearly moved to tears! He led Ji Chuxing to the lab building, messaging his wife on WeChat, "Honey, help me!"

Mrs. Wu, who was applying a face mask, replied: "?"

A few hours later, when Ji Chuxing left the lab, she was a wilted, dazed little star. Her eyes were lifeless, and her usually perky hair was limp, as if it had lost all vitality.

Even the delicious small cakes couldn't save her. Mr. Wu was terrifying, asking a thousand questions during the experiment. They were supposed to do one experiment, but they discussed five!

And she only got to eat one small cake!

Ji Chuxing was annoyed and didn't want to see Mr. Wu again. As she was walking back to Class 16, passing by a classroom on the first floor, a voice called out, "Classmate Ji!"

The physics teacher ran out, eyes shining, and grabbed Ji Chuxing, "Classmate Ji, please explain this problem to everyone. Your method is definitely better than mine!"

"Classmate Ji!"

The chemistry teacher from the next classroom rushed out, "Classmate Ji, please explain the principle of this experiment. You make it simpler than I do!"

"Teacher Li, I called Classmate Ji first!"

"Teacher Chen, Classmate Ji is closer to us!"

"No, we must follow the order of who called first!"

"Never mind, Classmate Ji, come to our class first. I know you like chemistry!"

"Classmate Ji, come to the physics class first. Don't forget, I left a box of jellies for you in the office!"

"What! I'll buy two boxes and some milk tea!"

Ji Chuxing: "…"

The students from both classes: "..."