The Sickly Villain Only Wants to Survive

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Before the exam began, Zhu Tong was called to the office by Teacher Shi.

Teacher Shi had always appreciated Zhu Tong as a student. Despite his health issues, he never gave up and consistently worked hard. He performed well in class and completed his homework diligently. However, there was one thing that worried Teacher Shi: Zhu Tong's stubborn, almost unassailable principles when it came to taking tests.

Even though Shao Ming had already reassured him, Teacher Shi thought it best to confirm just in case.

"How have you been feeling lately?"

This was probably the question Zhu Tong had been asked the most since returning from A City.

Feeling a warmth in his heart, he replied softly, "I'm much better now."

"That's good to hear," Teacher Shi said. "However, do take care. There's no air conditioning in the classroom, so make sure you stay warm during the exam and avoid catching a cold."

Zhu Tong nodded, "Mm."

Teacher Shi took another look at him, satisfied with his complexion, and then got to the main topic. "Now, regarding the final exam. I know you might not care much about your grades, but they are a testament to your hard work over the semester. They represent the learning achievements you'll share with your family during the holidays. Every point you earn and every bit of progress you make will be a comfort to them; they will take pride in you. Therefore, you should do your best to meet their expectations. Wouldn't you agree?"

Zhu Tong was silent.

In truth, he felt that his family had no expectations of him.

Even as he entered the office, he suspected what Teacher Shi wanted to discuss. He directly stated, "Teacher, for this final exam, I'll do my best to fill out all the answer sheets."

Teacher Shi was momentarily taken aback.

He hadn't even begun to elaborate, yet this child was so perceptive!

Has his awareness really grown this much?

Teacher Shi immediately replied, "That's the right attitude! No matter if you can solve the problems, as long as the points you earn are based on your own abilities—even if they are just partial credit—that score belongs to you. The same goes for multiple-choice questions; luck is also a part of skill. Choosing the right answer by intuition is still based on a foundation of knowledge."

"......"

Zhu Tong often heard that when Teacher Shi started to ramble, it was more unbearable than Tang Seng reciting scriptures.

[Tang Seng (also known as Tang Sanzang or Xuanzang) is a character from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West (西游记, Xī Yóu Jì). He is a Buddhist monk who travels to India to obtain sacred scriptures, accompanied by his disciples, including the famous Monkey King (Sun Wukong). In the story, Tang Seng is known for his strict adherence to Buddhist teachings and his tendency to lecture, often seen as long-winded and repetitive.]

He hadn't noticed it before, but now he was experiencing it firsthand.

However, even if Teacher Shi hadn't given him this advice, he wouldn't have given up any chance for a lucky score on this exam.

"I understand, Teacher Shi," Zhu Tong said.

Teacher Shi nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, you can go prepare for the exam now."

Zhu Tong nodded again.

As he turned to leave the office, Teacher Shi watched his back with a look of contentment.