For a moment, he was a little dazed.

A few meters away was the door of the classroom. Teacher Zhao's voice could be heard through the crack of the door. He was talking about a triangle problem that was difficult for junior high school students. On his phone, an associate professor from a top university was analyzing how to get into school as early as possible. As a junior high school student who had only a few months left to graduate, he was caught in the middle...

This feels slightly absurd.

Xu Zhe listened for a while and replied, "Actually, you don't have to let me enroll early. It's fine for me to finish the three years of high school."

Zou Tianyan on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment: "Don't you think it's a waste of time?"

Xu Zhe: "I'm not as anxious as you think. Besides, I was still making games during my three years in high school."

Zou Tianyan suddenly realized: "Oh, so you are in a hurry to make money, that's good, that's good..."

Xu Zhe was a little surprised: "I'm in a hurry to make money, are you relieved about this?"

Zou Tianyan hesitated for a moment, then said very frankly: "Because I am worried that you will go to Tianhua University or a famous university abroad."

These words made Xu Zhe suddenly realize that this Teacher Zou seemed to be a pure technology geek, the kind who was obsessed with scientific research but not good at interpersonal relationships.

Even with Xu Zhe's little social experience, he could think that as an associate professor at a prestigious university, the best choice was to maintain a certain dignity and hold his head high so that students would remain in awe. If he spoke out his worries openly like he did now, it would be easy for students to take advantage of him.

In other words, the reason why Teacher Zou behaved in this way was because the views he expressed in the winter camp really worked?

However, Xu Zhe did not intend to control the other party, or really try other famous schools. He just thought that it would be nice to have a teacher like this in the future.

"Anyway, don't worry. Since the game I made can also participate in the competition, I will listen to you. I still say the same thing. I feel your attention and I also understand the value of Jiaotong University, so I am very willing."

"That's no problem. Someone from our school will help you with the competition procedures in a few days. Just do your job and don't worry about anything."

"Okay, Mr. Zou, thank you..."

Xu Zhe hung up the phone with satisfaction.

Then he went back to the classroom door, pushed it open, walked in boldly, and returned to his seat.

Teacher Zhao's lecture was interrupted again.

He looked at the boy and asked curiously, "Do you want to tell me what you were doing just now?"

Xu Zhe returned to his seat but did not sit down. Instead, he stood and said, "Teacher, answer the phone."

There was a murmur of discussion all around.

He was lucky not to be confiscated for taking out his cell phone during class, and he even dared to answer the phone openly. Even though the classmates had seen Xu Zhe's self-willed behavior many times, such a question and answer still made everyone want to say something.

Someone whispered, "Is this the class monitor's privilege?"

Teacher Zhao still looked curious: "You are not the kind of child who deliberately goes against the teacher. I just want to know, who called you? Is there something wrong at home?"

Xu Zhe thought about it for a moment.

What was discussed on the phone just now was a little difficult to explain, so he felt that it would be enough to just bring out the previous agreement and talk about it.

So he said, "It's Associate Professor Zou Tianyan from Shanghai Jiaotong University. There are people in his group who have doctoral programs, so you might be able to find him online. He told me that the agreement to reduce the score at Jiaotong University has been finalized."

With a "snap" sound, a teacher accidentally broke the chalk in his hand.

Teacher Zhao asked quickly, "Jiaotong University? Score reduction agreement? Did they sign it with you?"

Xu Zhe nodded. "Yes, I won first place in the province in the previous informatics competition, so I have met the hard conditions for signing a contract with a reduced score. Teacher Zou called me just now just to confirm this agreement with me."

Teacher Zhao shook his head slowly: "I am the teacher, he is an associate professor! You should pay attention to this in the future, this position is very important, it is Jiaotong University!"

Xu Zhe: “Ah, this…”

Teacher Zhao looked around the classroom. Looking at the confused students, he sighed, "Actually, I had the same feeling back then. We were all studying mathematics, but some people just couldn't understand partial differential equations, while others could solve problems as easily as drinking water. The difference in talent is the hardest to catch up with."

Xu Zhe touched the tip of his nose, held his tongue and said nothing more.

Teacher Zhao asked again: "When the school informed you that you won a provincial prize in a programming competition, I didn't take it too seriously. How come this competition is really that impressive? You got second place in the province in the last math competition, but that's far from being that exaggerated."

Xu Zhe: "Well, that math competition is not as formal as this one, and its importance is far less. Moreover, that is a junior high school competition, and this programming competition is for high school students."

Teacher Zhao nodded: "I didn't expect it to be like this. I still underestimated you. You haven't even entered high school yet, but you have already decided which university you want to go to..."

Xu Zhe thought that the teacher meant to suggest that he should try harder and strive to get into the top two universities in the country.

So, he said sincerely: "I think Shanghai Jiaotong University is not bad."

Teacher Zhao couldn't help but swear: "Listen to what you are saying, 'not bad' Oh my God..."

Xu Zhe: "What do you mean?"

"I just sighed, nothing else!"

The teacher's reaction reminded Xu Zhe of a famous host he had seen in his previous life. It was said that when he received the admission letter from Imperial Capital University, he pretended to be cool - "Go? Imperial Capital is too far away, far away from family and friends. Don't go? Imperial Capital University is okay."

Seems like he deserves a beating?

The students in the classroom had already fallen silent. To everyone, Shanghai Jiaotong University and associate professors seemed to be light years away from their junior high school life...

Teacher Zhao, who was shocked, waved his hands helplessly: "Okay, sit down. It's up to you whether to attend the class or not. I won't be able to control you in high school in the future. How can I teach you?"

Xu Zhe: "Teacher, please don't be like this."

Teacher Zhao glared at him and said, "Stop talking and sit down!"

Xu Zhe sat down.

Teacher Zhao held his chest and calmed himself down, then finally started teaching junior high school mathematics again.

Song Xingye quietly touched Xu Zhe's arm and asked in a low voice: "What you just said was not true, right?"

Xu Zhe: "Huh?"

Song Xingye: "You settled the agreement during the winter vacation, so what happened to the phone call just now?"

Xu Zhe: "Oh, actually it was Mr. Zou who came to me and said that he had found a way to get me in. It would be best if I didn't even have to take the college entrance examination, so he would be more assured. But this matter has not been completely confirmed, so I didn't tell you."

Song Xingye couldn't help laughing: "What you said about signing with a lower score is not so exaggerated. If you say that he will be directly recommended, that's too exaggerated. You have worked so hard. In order to appear less outstanding, you have to bury your talent."

"You're exaggerating a bit. Burying it is nothing..."

Xu Zhe said this and glanced at his deskmate next to him.

Then, he noticed that there was a sparkling sense of pride in the girl's eyes. He was stunned for a moment, and suddenly realized who Song Xingye was proud of.

----

191. Chapter 191 190 Have you forgotten everything?

191.

2023-09-30

In his previous life, Xu Zhe was a misfit in school, but in this life, at the end of junior high school, he found himself becoming the special one again.

It's just in completely opposite direction.

The teachers were extremely tolerant of him, even indulgent. The title of class monitor was also quite effective among his classmates. Even if someone occasionally questioned him, there would always be people around who would mock him with words like "If you can win a prize, you can do it too" or "Can you go to Shanghai Jiaotong University?", and then no one dared to question Xu Zhe.

He doesn't do his homework but urges everyone to do it; he doesn't listen in class but is called up by the teacher from time to time to demonstrate how to do exercises. In this way, he has become the person that everyone envies the most but cannot be jealous of - the gap is so big that jealousy becomes pale and powerless.

The last years of junior high school ended in such a carefree and leisurely way.

Then he received a call at home from Wenhao. As soon as the call was connected, the buddy said: "Our class monitor, aren't you going to organize a graduation dinner? Two classmates have asked me to ask you, do you want to organize it..."

Xu Zhe was a little puzzled: "Why did they ask you to find me? Why didn't they come to me directly?"

Wenhao: "Because you are too aloof, no one dares to talk to you."

Xu Zhe: “Is it really that serious…”

Wenhao: "The monitor has extraordinary authority. Do you still want to have our graduation dinner?"

Xu Zhe thought about it and said, "Then let's get together. It will probably be difficult for everyone to get together again in the future."

Wenhao disagreed with this at all: "That's not necessarily true. We can always hold a class reunion in the future!"

"Haha..." Xu Zhe laughed, "It won't be so easy to get together in the future. Many people probably won't stay in the local area, like me."

The friend on the other end of the phone was silent for a long time.

Xu Zhe added: "I don't go out very often, so I don't know where to eat or where to go for fun."

Wen Hao: "Why don't you let me organize it? Just let me use your name."

Xu Zhe: "Then I'll leave it to you."

"Okay," Wen Hao paused and suddenly asked in a low voice, "I heard that your high school entrance examination results are still the best in the whole grade. So there must be no problem for you to go to the experimental middle school in the provincial capital, right?"

"Of course, no problem. The admissions teacher from Experimental Middle School has already contacted me."

For Xu Zhe, there was nothing much to say about the active invitation from a key high school. Compared with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, it was nothing special.

Wenhao asked again: "If you don't come back in the future, will our connection be cut off?"

Based on his experience in the previous life and his life plan in this life, Xu Zhe felt that this was most likely the case.

But he said: "I don't know. Who can predict what will happen in the future?"

----

The location for the classmates’ dinner was arranged by Wenhao, in a restaurant with very affordable prices.

Eight large dining tables were put together, and everyone was eating and drinking in a noisy manner - Wenhao thought about getting some beer, but Xu Zhe firmly refused.

After the meal, everyone was still reluctant to leave. The junior high school students who had just graduated had plenty of time, and someone in the crowd suggested going to KTV, which was well received.

So Xu Zhe was taken by his classmates to a nearby mass-market KTV called "Zodiac".

As he was walking on the road, his cell phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was Tang Lingfei calling.

He answered the call and asked, "I'm at a class party here, what's going on?"

Tang Lingfei: "I know you are at the party. Xiaoye told me about it. When are you going home?"

Xu Zhe: "It will probably be a little later, because we are going to karaoke..."

Tang Lingfei's voice suddenly became excited: "Are you going to sing? Can I join in the fun?"

Xu Zhe: "Uh, that should be possible."

Tang Lingfei: "There should be only one KTV near your place, it's Constellation, right?"

Xu Zhe: “Yes…”

"Wait for me, I'll be right there!"

Without waiting for him to finish, Tang Lingfei hung up the phone in a hurry, obviously preparing to pack up and go out.

Xu Zhe shook his head helplessly and put away his phone.

Song Xingye walked up to him and asked, "Is it Feifei who is looking for you?"

Xu Zhe nodded: "Yes, she wants to sing too."

Song Xingye smiled and said, "That's normal. Feifei has been learning music on her own recently, from music theory to vocal music. She probably wants to show off her learning results."

Xu Zhe was stunned: "You didn't hire a teacher, you just learned by yourself? This is too difficult."

Song Xingye: "You didn't hire a teacher to learn programming."

Xu Zhe: "That's not quite the same. Besides, what does she want to do by learning music on her own? Is it to take the path of an arts student in the college entrance examination in the future?"

Song Xingye: "There are other reasons. Doesn't the game you make require original music?"

Xu Zhe was stunned: "She is still thinking about this?"

Song Xingye tilted his head: "You have already forgotten, right..."

----

There were more than forty junior high school students, and the largest private room in the KTV could barely accommodate them.

Among these students, Xu Zhe was almost the quietest one. After entering the private room, he grabbed a seat in the corner and sat down, quietly playing with his phone. When he heard others finish singing, he put down his phone and applauded and cheered, without any intention of grabbing the microphone.

After all, he had never sung with a microphone before. It was okay to hum a few lines privately, but if he really wanted to sing seriously, he thought that he would inevitably be timid as soon as he opened his mouth, so naturally he didn't want to make a fool of himself.

Song Xingye sat next to him, chatting with him from time to time, and then chatting with a female classmate she was more familiar with on the other side, but she was also unwilling to speak.

But many times, the tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop.

After a girl finished singing "New Love", she rolled her eyes, ran to Xu Zhe and said, "Class monitor, don't be so quiet, sing a song too!"

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