allonlinenovel Chapter 221 Competition
Chapter 221 Competition
Besides, the community is so safe, with security guards on duty 24 hours a day, outsiders simply can't get in.
She did break in and steal from her own home; how could she not notice?
It's probably... a thief within the family!
She looked at Lin Guojun, who was keeping his head down and not saying a word, and asked, "Grandpa, have you eaten?"
Lin Guiying waved her hand, "Hey, how could your grandfather eat that much?" Then, as if she had thought of something, she paused, "Old man! You didn't give it to someone else, did you!"
Lin Guojun and Lin Guiying understood immediately, their expressions turning into exasperated looks. "I'm telling you, you've gone out to be a pushover again, haven't you!"
Lin Xi and Lin Dayuan were puzzled.
Besides, the community is so safe, with security guards on duty 24 hours a day, outsiders simply can't get in.
She did break in and steal from her own home; how could she not notice?
It's probably... a thief within the family!
She looked at Lin Guojun, who hadn't said a word, and asked, "Grandpa, have you eaten?"
Lin Guiying waved her hand, "Hey, how could your grandfather eat that much?" Then, as if she had thought of something, she paused, "Old man! You didn't give it to someone else, did you!"
Lin Guojun kept his head down and didn't speak. Lin Guiying understood immediately, and looked at him with a disappointed expression, "I'm telling you, you've gone out to be a pushover again, haven't you!"
Lin Xi and Lin Dayuan were puzzled.
"Grandma, is it really necessary to bring her just some food?"
Lin Guiying pointed a finger at Lin Guojun's forehead, "Come on! Tell me yourself!"
Lin Guojun said aggrievedly, "Oh, it was an accident before. I definitely didn't expose myself this time."
Lin Guiying stood with her hands on her hips, fuming. "Your grandfather helped a beggar before, giving him money and food. But when that beggar found out we lived here, he started clinging to your grandfather and almost made him support him in his old age! I had to call Yan Feng to scare him away."
“Our family is better off now, but we can’t just help anyone who’s pitiful. Some people don’t deserve any sympathy at all.”
Lin Guojun also felt a little guilty, as that incident had indeed caused trouble for his family. He awkwardly rubbed his hands together, "I didn't know that old man was so bad. Ying, don't worry, the person I helped this time is a good person, and he doesn't know our family's situation. I deliberately took a longer route back."
"Hmph, I don't believe you when it comes to judging people! At this rate, you'll ruin our family sooner or later!"
"Grandma, it's not that bad. I'll go with Grandpa after school to see him. If he's really struggling financially but isn't a bad person, then we'll help him out."
Lin Dayuan understood what was going on. "Dad, so that's why I left the note?"
Lin Guojun grinned awkwardly, "Hehe, I tore it..."
Lin Dayuan sighed speechlessly, "Alright, I'm leaving. Remember to save some food for me today."
"Grandpa and Grandma, I'm going to school now. Grandma, don't be angry anymore. We'll talk about it after I get out of school."
After the two left, Lin Guojun pulled Lin Guiying, who was still angry, aside and said, "Hehe, Ying..."
"You go too! Get out of here right now! I get angry just looking at you!"
Lin Guojun left dejectedly. He didn't really understand why Lin Guiying was angry. It was because he was being a pushover again, and because he didn't trust her at all and had secretly done something as absurd as stealing vegetables.
She's not a bad person; if I had told her beforehand, she might have helped.
They've been married for so long, yet they don't understand each other at all.
Lin Xi was delayed by some time in the morning, and despite rushing, she was still two minutes late.
Du Ying was about to call Lin Dayuan when she saw her coming over, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Teacher, I'm sorry, something came up at home and I'm late."
"Alright, go back and sit down."
Lin Xi bowed and said, "Thank you, teacher."
Back in her seat, she pulled out her senior year math textbook from her desk drawer and quickly immersed herself in it.
Du Ying glanced at it and was very surprised. Yesterday she was looking at the second-year high school students, and today she's looking at the third-year high school students?
Ten minutes before the end of get out of class, Du Ying tapped the desk and said, "Now, I have something very important to say, so please listen carefully."
Seeing Lin Xi look up, she continued, "In a couple of days, there will be a math competition at school, and participation is voluntary."
The top ten finishers in the competition will represent their school in the city's mathematics league. Those who advance through the competition will represent the country in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion erupted below. Fighting for one's country—what an honorable thing that was!
"However, it will definitely be difficult to get a good ranking. We don't separate students by grade, so your opponents will be the senior students in grades 11 and 12. If you are interested, you can come to me to sign up. I will give you some intensive training in the next few days."
Upon hearing this, almost everyone gave up hope. They weren't even ranked in their own class, let alone compared to the juniors and seniors.
It's estimated that only Lin Xi and Shu Zhi are qualified to participate.
Everyone secretly glanced at the two of them.
Sure enough, Lin Xi raised her hand, "Teacher, I'll participate."
Du Ying smiled with satisfaction, then looked at Shu Zhi.
"Then, I'll participate too."
"Okay, you two come find me after school."
After school, Jian hope went to play ball with her classmates, Li Xiaonuan went to the school library to draw, and Lin Xi and Shu Zhi went to Du Ying's office together.
"Xiaoxi, you're already studying for your senior year of high school, right?"
"Yes, teacher, I just finished reading the first volume."
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I'll have finished reviewing all the senior year courses by tomorrow.
"Shuzhi, I've noticed you've been reviewing lately. How far have you gotten?"
Shu Zhi was still a little nervous in front of the teacher, and stammered, "T-Teacher, I, I just finished reading the first semester of the first year of high school."
Du Ying smiled with satisfaction, "Not bad. You were able to complete a year's worth of courses on your own in just one month of school. It's clear you've put in a lot of effort."
Seeing that the teacher praised her instead of Xiaoxi, Shuzhi quickly said, "Teacher, I only previewed math. No, I haven't looked at the other subjects. Xiaoxi has already looked at the senior year, and she has previewed all the subjects."
This was the first time Shu Zhi had ever spoken so much in one go.
Du Ying looked at her with encouraging eyes the whole time, "Of course, Xiao Xi is also great, but Shu Zhi, you don't need to compare yourself to her."
Everyone has their own path to walk. You don't need to follow in other people's footsteps; just stay focused on your own goals.
In my eyes, you are no less capable than Xiaoxi, and you have put in just as much effort.
Du Ying's eyes were incredibly sincere; these were her true feelings. Not everyone is as talented as Lin Xi, but that doesn't mean they aren't excellent.
Shu Zhi blushed immediately and smiled shyly, "Thank you, teacher!"
Lin Xi gave Du Ying a thumbs up in her heart; she was a good teacher.
Du Ying looked at Lin Xi and said, "Xiao Xi, I was also pleasantly surprised. I didn't expect you to learn so quickly. But compared to your grades, I'm more worried about your mental state. I know you have a high IQ and are more mature than your peers."
However, life isn't just about studying. You should reduce some of the pressure on yourself and learn to enjoy life, understand?