277 277 The Monthly Exam
“Wow, what an experience.” After the test, Li Li was so excited that she couldn’t even sit, “Xiaorou…. you know? I actually knew the answers to those questions. I wouldn’t have imagined doing such difficult physics questions in the past!”
Tan Rou smiled and said, “You are a smart girl. It’s just that your usual problem-solving skills are more stubborn, which is why you can’t write the more flexible topics in the exam.”
“You really are a superb teacher!” Li Li felt grateful to Tan Rou. “I’ll have to learn more from you in the future.”
Conversely, Zhao Ru and He Ling also asked Tan Jing how she did in the exam. Tan Jing answered all the questions perfectly. She just didn’t have enough time to finish writing the last question, but there was still a great possibility of achieving the ranking.
Tan Jing said modestly, “It was a little difficult, but I wrote it all out as best I could, so it should be good.”
“Jingjing, you’re amazing!” A girl came over and joined them. “I gave up when I saw the seventh question, and I really don’t have the brain.”
“That’s right, I saw the test paper and fell asleep. This physics competition is not something we should participate in.”
“Jingjing, this time, you will definitely be first.”
Tan Jing was telling them they should not exaggerate, but deep inside, he was secretly delighted. He could not wait for them to praise her a few more times.
“Deceitful!” Li Li quietly said, “Xiao Rou, let’s not be bothered with her. The first place is definitely yours.”
Why would Tan Rou be bothered by what Tan Jing said? The results were not out yet, so they must wait for it to be released.
“Don’t think about it.” Tan Rou said to Li Li.
“Just prepare for tomorrow’s monthly exam. It has already been dragged on for so long. If we don’t do it now, we’ll have our holidays soon.”
“Of course. I think I can get into the top fifteen in the class this time on the monthly exam.” Li Li spoke excitedly.
Tan Rou raised an eyebrow, “If you improve your physics, you may be in the top ten.”
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Li Li was full of confidence as she majestically walked into the exam hall.
When Tan Jing got the papers, she was dumbfounded. She had been so occupied with all the other errands that she couldn’t study for the exam. There were even a few where she couldn’t answer at all.
For the physics competition, she could find the questions from the workbooks but not for the monthly exams, which the teachers from their school prepared. They couldn’t find the questions ahead of time.
The more nervous Tan Jing was, the more she couldn’t answer them. She couldn’t answer her physics paper properly even though it was one of her best subjects.
“This monthly exam is so difficult!” Zhao Ru complained.
He Ling was also sad, “How could the school make this paper so difficult?” Then, she turned around and asked, “Jing Jing, how did you do in the exam?”
Tan Jing is annoyed. What she hated the most now was others asking her how she did in her exam. After hearing what He Ling asked, Tan Jing got annoyed and answered, “Do not ask that again.”
He Ling was stunned, “Jingjing, did you not do well in the exam?”
Tan Jing stood and said fiercely, “I’m going to the bathroom.”
Zhao Ru and He Ling are also confused. They had just asked a simple question as to whether she did well in her exams. Why was she so mad?
Wei Ling laughed secretly as she thought to herself. Tan Jing had been so busy stirring up drama that she wouldn’t have the time to study. When the results are released, it will definitely be time for Tan Jing to cry.
When Tan Jing went out, she happened to meet Song Lin, who saw that she looked unhappy and thought she was being bullied by Tan Rou again.
“Jingjing, what’s wrong?” Song Lin asked with concern.
When Tan Jing saw that it was Song Lin, the unhappiness on her face was suppressed, she remembered the bet and asked Song Lin: “Song Lin, do you still remember the bet you made with Tan Rou about the competition?”
Of course, he remembered it as he said happily, “Don’t worry, Jingjing! I did well this time. Those questions were so easy, and I even came out from the hall earlier than expected.”
When Tan Jing heard Song Lin say this, she was slightly relieved. If Song Lin did well in the exam and surpassed Tan Rou, she would feel a lot more comfortable even if she didn’t do well in the exam.
“That’s good.” Tan Jing said with a smile. “In fact, I do not necessarily want you to do well in the exam, just that you have bet with Tan Rou. If you lose…”
“Never!” Song Lin was very conceited. “I will not lose; you just wait. I will definitely get Tan Rou to apologize to you.”
Tan Jing blushed slightly and said good-naturedly, “Thank you, Song Lin.”
Song Lin was delighted to see this. “Well, you know who you are to me. Your matters are also mine as well.”