NOVEL NEXT C22
Chapter 22: An Unattainable Score Line
As the sun set, Liu Li ended this test with a total score of second in the women’s heptathlon. However, since her first year of high school, although her grades were only average, she had always ranked first in physical fitness tests. Today, not only did she take second place, but the gap between her and first place Yuyin was quite large.
With her hands behind her back, she stood in a competent posture, looking at Yuyin, who was surrounded by a group of girls in the distance, her expression somewhat complex.
“I didn’t expect Xia Yuyin to hide it so well.” A short boy with fluffy hair walked up to Liu Li. He was not taller than Liu Li, but he seemed to exude an unusual aura, his eyes carrying a nonchalant disregard.
“Perhaps we underestimated her, Long Xiaotian.” Liu Li turned to look at the boy, her eyes revealing a hint of melancholy not typical for her age, “Did we think that having a big chest and long legs meant she was just a pretty face? It seems we’ve been assimilated by the mundane. You know, that top master from our Huaxia…”
“Come on, don’t make it sound so mysterious. This Xia Yuyin, although her family has recently changed drastically, in the past, her family was a true wealthy family in Lingdu. It’s entirely possible for her to have secretly taken some elixirs. There was no need in the past, but now that her family has gone bankrupt, she can’t rely on them anymore, so she naturally has to show her strength and rely on herself. Honestly, I admire her. If I encountered such a change, I might not be as optimistic as she is.” Long Xiaotian said.
“Hmph, how do you see through a woman’s heart?”
“Forget it, I’m not interested in women. But… our school’s only guaranteed spot for Lingdu Military Academy just got another competitor.” Long Xiaotian squinted his eyes, although he claimed not to be interested in women, he couldn’t help but feel a bit of excitement as he looked at Yuyin’s youthful figure in sports shorts.
“Hehe, you actually have your eyes on this second-tier school? A genius like you should be aiming for Lingdu Academy, right?” Liu Li asked sideways.
“Hahahaha! Lingdu Academy? Liu Li, are you joking? I’m just a big fish in a small pond here. Genius? The geniuses applying to Lingdu Academy are more numerous than the leaves falling on Weiming Road! I still have self-awareness.”
Long Xiaotian lingered for a moment, glancing at Yuyin’s back again, then turned away, facing Liu Li, “Liu Li, you and I are both people who have seen the world; let’s face reality. Those self-proclaimed geniuses, when they truly face the flood of geniuses from all over the country, who would go to any lengths, probably wouldn’t even know how to write the word ‘cry’.”
With a sigh, Long Xiaotian left, appearing mature and somewhat like a master.
After the test, Ying Luo insisted on dragging Yuyin to drink juice. Yuyin couldn’t refuse and went with them.
The four girls arrived at a quaint old-style Western house by the street, which was quiet and elegant, giving off a nostalgic feel of the old magic city. Yuyin actually liked such places in her heart.
Unexpectedly, besides Yuyin, Ying Luo and Wei Wei, even Liu Li came along, brought by Wei Wei. Yuyin and Liu Li were not familiar, and due to the test, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
However, after ordering juice, they started chatting, and Wei Wei, who was good at livening up the atmosphere, made it better.
However, it wasn’t long before they touched on a sensitive topic.
“President, your score today is too impressive; I, as the athletics minister, feel ashamed. Are you still a young lady? You’re beautiful, and you have the grades and strength; you’re taking everything for yourself, isn’t that too much?” Wei Wei jokingly scolded.
“This… not at all, Wei Wei, you’re also very pretty.” Yuyin genuinely thought she was quite good-looking, a sporty and sunny girl.
“Eh? Really, really?” For a moment, the lively Wei Wei clutched her skirt, her posture becoming somewhat stiff and shy.
However, when it came to the heptathlon, Liu Li’s expression turned ugly.
With a half-smile, she said, “Yuyin, your source energy value should be higher than mine now, right?”
Suddenly, the atmosphere became serious again.
“Yeah, Yuyin, your athletic performance has improved too quickly; it’s impossible to achieve that with ordinary training. Your source energy value must be significantly higher than last time, right?” Ying Luo also asked coldly.
Yuyin nodded, “Hmm, it has improved quite a bit.”
After all, the college entrance examination scores would be announced, so there was no need to hide anything; not mentioning the numbers was just to avoid unnecessary trouble.
“Yuyin, I think you can try for Lingdu Academy. Although our school has only had one person admitted in recent years, you are the top girl in the school! If you don’t try, won’t our entire school be left dreaming?” Wei Wei gently patted Yuyin’s hand, but as soon as she touched her, she felt a slight electric shock and quickly withdrew her hand.
“Hmph.” Yuyin didn’t respond, but Liu Li let out a cold snort.
“What’s wrong?” Wei Wei looked at Liu Li.
Liu Li shook her head, “Yuyin is outstanding, but you shouldn’t mislead others. You should know that if you fill in the wrong first choice, and it doesn’t work out, you’ll suffer a huge loss in the admission batch!”
“Do you know what the admission score line for girls at Lingdu Academy was last year?” Liu Li’s eyes sparkled as she spoke, as if it were a distant paradise.
“Last year, the minimum source energy value admission score for Lingdu Academy was 150 for boys and 150 for girls.” Ying Luo said expressionlessly, like a female AI, causing the surrounding girls to shudder at the data.
Yuyin was also stunned, her juice shaking in her hand, and she couldn’t help but put it down.
“150?” Yuyin looked at Ying Luo in disbelief.
Seeing Yuyin’s reaction, Liu Li felt a sense of satisfaction. She had come today to find an opportunity to strike at her. Don’t think that just because you’re showing off in this insignificant high school, you’re something remarkable. Looking at Lingdu, no, looking at the entire Huaxia admissions, only the best of the best can hope to compete for one of the two top schools in Huaxia, Lingdu Academy. You are far, far from it.
Although this academy is located in Lingdu, so what? The locals have no advantages either.
“This is what they call, close at hand, far away in the sky.” Liu Li thought to herself, feeling pleased.
“Ying Luo, why is the score line for girls and boys at Lingdu Academy the same?” Yuyin asked. Her current source energy value was 83, which was a significant improvement, but 150 was still too far away. Moreover, this was not a linear growth curve; the further along, the harder it became to increase. Many people might reach a certain value and never improve again in their lifetime.
The minimum is 150…
Is this what it means to be a genius?
“President, as one of the top academies in Huaxia, Lingdu Academy has a different perspective on issues than ordinary schools. This is probably beyond our speculation.” Ying Luo said calmly.
“Yeah, don’t think that being a girl gives you an advantage. In the world of the strong, Yuyin, you probably haven’t encountered it yet, right? Others won’t go easy on you just because you’re a girl.” Liu Li’s tone grew heavier, and she suddenly stood up, turning to leave without saying goodbye.