Chapter 93 - 87: Does Making Calls to Gather People Count as Divination?

However, since both are included in the task description, if I end up ranked 101, making the honor roll, this task might not be completed. If I make too much progress this time, scoring 100 next time might mean I can’t make it onto the improvement roll. If that happens, there’s still a way to handle it. If I’m not in the top hundred, I can just tell Xue Jian that I’m not satisfied with this score and don’t want to be on the improvement roll like this, and ask him to take me off the list until I make the top hundred. Then, when my improvement shows, it just needs to span a longer time period. Xue Jian probably won’t refuse. If he refuses, I’ll send Xue Jian a banner, just like the photos he showed me before, and he’ll surely be anxious. Thinking about this, the only issue left is how to break into the top hundred. What position is most suitable? Trying to get my stable rank of over four hundred suddenly into the top hundred was practically a fantasy for the old Lin Li, both theoretically and practically. The top hundred are basically filled with students from the pre-recruited Olympiad class and internal prodigies like Chen Yu Ying from various parallel classes, who could possibly be first in class but rank only twenty or thirty in the whole year. My class has some bright students, ranking quite well among parallel classes, but in last semester’s final exams, only about five or six from my class made it into the top hundred. Luckily, besides working hard, I can also use some points. My memory now consistently doubles, intelligence increased by 10%, and I have an almost photographic memory for one hour a day. The daily spirit stone nourishment also continually enhances my body in all aspects, including vitality, energy, and spirit. The next monthly exam has been postponed, and no date has been set yet. It’s probably after National Day at the latest or at the earliest by the end of September, giving me plenty of time. It feels like there’s a chance. So even though this task doesn’t require paying attention in class seriously, I still need to pay careful attention and work even harder during my spare time on reviewing and preparing. Having figured this out, Lin Li looked up at the PPT. Understand first. Then fail. Finally, forget it. This class, take a break first. Lin Li looked at the system, checking out the random cultivation technique in the [Warehouse]. [Qingzheng Thunder Control Technique]. Wow. Is it randomly assigned because I checked during physics class, and the currently covered subject is electromagnetic phenomena and technology? Judging by the name, it seems more impressive than the Body Refining Eighth Rank Technique. The former is a technique, the latter is control. If I can master it, does it mean I can become Lei Gong? Does Jade Emperor cover the Dianmu part? Lin Li indeed likes thunder quite a bit. Who can refuse a major thunder? My cultivation path is finally taking a big step toward immortality. If it weren’t for the many onlookers, Lin Li would really want to take it out and admire it for a while. ... At noon, due to the Thunder Control Technique, Lin Li decided to eat outside. Upon manifesting it, he found it resembled the Body Refining Eighth Rank Technique, also as a book, pretty thick but a bit thinner than the latter. Written in classic literary style, traditional characters, Lin Li also confirmed that there are no reference answers at the back. Seems like I’ll have to translate and understand it all over again. Luckily, having had a previous experience, Lin Li’s heart remained calm, taking photos with his phone and heading to the print shop to print it out, ready to review during free time in evening study. Most importantly, I need to make notes, otherwise, I’d just use [Enhanced Memory] to remember it. Returning to the classroom, Wang Yuezhi and Chen Yu Ying were already there. "Class president, to get into the top hundred of the year, approximately what score and what kind of grades are needed? How far do you think I’m lacking?" Sitting at his seat, Lin Li rubbed his cheek and asked Chen Yu Ying. "Why suddenly ask this, do you want to get into the top hundred?" Chen Yu Ying asked, curious. "It’s not about wanting; it’s about having to do it. Next monthly exam, I’m going to make a name for myself," Lin Li chuckled, bursting with youthful spirit. "These scores definitely depend on the difficulty of the exam! If Luo Hao and other physics teachers aren’t strict, the physics parallel class average might be as low as forty—but as for how far you’re lacking...," Chen Yu Ying, hearing this, cast a thoughtful look at Lin Li. "There might be or possibly a chance... The gap isn’t... exceptionally wide...well, there’s a chance, yes, there’s a chance," Chen Yu Ying encouraged. "Class president, if those words are hard for you, you don’t have to force it; you don’t need to hypnotize yourself, I’m a yellow card on the forum, my defenses are maxed out," unfortunately Lin Li wasn’t encouraged at all. "You’re too far off! I climbed from rank 100 to a stable rank between 20 and 40; I know very well the gap between you and my former self. Lin Li, with your current way of studying, focusing on things other than learning, it’s really challenging. I’m genuinely saying this for your benefit, Lin Li, listen to my advice: your most important task now is to concentrate solely on studying on your own," Wang Yuezhi turned his head and sincerely told Lin Li. Since before the official lunch break, Lin Li and Chen Yu Ying usually chat without lowering their voices, so this guy often eavesdrops and Lin Li and Chen Yu Ying are used to it. Wang Yuezhi’s eyes were really sincere. But this guy is actually the one who’s focusing on things other than learning. Also specially emphasized that he’s currently stabilized at ranks 20 to 50, right? Who asked you? It’s like a tadpole with frog tattoos on its body—you’re flaunting your mom. "When I marry Qiu Ya, can you not sing and dance here?" Lin Li sighed lightly. "The snowflakes flutter, the north wind whistles~~" After saying that, Lin Li added sound effects for Wang Yuezhi. The diligent efforts during early reading finally paid off, and it sounded quite nice. Wang Yuezhi: "..." Lin Li indeed scolds him without using dirty words now, but it sounds worse than when he used them. "Putting good intentions to waste! With your attitude, there’s no chance you’ll get into the top hundred next monthly exam," Wang Yuezhi said angrily. "What if I do score well!" Lin Li squinted. "Then I’ll recognize you as my dad for a semester, but obviously, no cheating in the scores!" Wang Yuezhi immediately replied. High school boys’ bets are really too simple. "Deal!" Lin Li clapped strongly. "Then what if you don’t score well?" Wang Yuezhi retorted. "If I don’t score well, I’ll recognize you as dad, also for a semester!" "Deal! I accept that too!" "OK!" Lin Li nodded, "The bet is set, the class president is the notary!" Both Lin Li and Wang Yuezhi looked at Chen Yu Ying, and facing their gaze, she nodded dumbly. Scratching her head, did she just hear them right? Wang Yuezhi slightly smirked, thinking that wanting to jump from over four hundred to the top hundred within half a month is absurd. This bet, the advantage is on my side. ... Five minutes later. "Lin Li! Wait! No, there’s a problem! Why is it that if you lose, you recognize me as dad? Then either way, you’re my dad!" Wang Yuezhi suddenly turned and questioned.