sbdcsierra Chapter 10 Are you really studying?
Chapter 10 Are you really studying?
Seeing Zhong Muqing's disappointed look, Lu Jie was at a loss.
It feels like she's the one who should be borrowing money...
Or, why don't you just take the card?
However, he had no way to make money from this money.
In 2008, housing prices in Feicheng did indeed rise, but not nearly as dramatically as in 2016.
Moreover, 6 is not enough to speculate on real estate.
As for stock trading, he only vaguely remembered that stocks like Moutai, Alibaba, Tencent, and Tesla would rise and that holding them long-term would yield substantial profits.
However, short-term buying low and selling high lacks direction.
Bitcoin... it didn't even exist back in 2008!
If there are no ways to make money, there is no need to borrow money.
"Actually, I just wanted to buy an old computer that I could use, I don't need it to cost that much."
Lu Jie explained.
"A computer?" Zhong Muqing remembered that her uncle had given her a new laptop for the Chinese New Year, and said:
"I have a laptop, but I don't need it right now. I'll bring it to you next time."
"Then... will it affect your use of the computer?" Lu Jie asked after a moment's hesitation.
"I don't use computers much," Zhong Muqing shook her head. "Besides, I have a TVB computer, which I use regularly."
"The laptop is pretty much useless sitting here, so I'm giving it to you."
"Thank you then." Lu Jie didn't refuse again, no longer being coy.
He felt that it was more appropriate to borrow a computer that the other party didn't need than to borrow money to buy a new computer.
Moreover, laptops only need a wireless network card to connect to the internet, making them more convenient to use.
I appreciate your kindness, and I'll repay it in return.
"It's nothing," Zhong Muqing said with a smile.
Then, she winked at Lu Jie and said, "I'll need your help with my physics, chemistry, and biology lessons!"
Lu Jie also laughed and said, "I remember, it starts next Monday evening self-study!"
He felt really bad if he didn't help her catch up on her grades.
......
Back to class.
"Brother Jie, if you become rich and powerful, don't forget me." Sun Bo said very seriously.
Lu Jie: "???"
He almost thought Sun Bo knew what he was planning to do with the computer.
But then I realized that wasn't right; it definitely didn't mean that.
He didn't reply, just quietly looked at Sun Bo, waiting for him to say something next.
"I thought Sister Qing was a little rich, but now it seems she's a very rich woman."
"Brother Jie, you're going to be rich!"
"Don't forget your brother from now on!"
Lu Jie: "..."
He said somewhat irritably, "Stop talking nonsense."
Sun Bo chuckled and said nothing more, then asked curiously:
"What do you need a computer for? To play games? To watch Naruto?"
Lu Jie shook his head and remained silent.
Sun Bo persisted in asking questions for a long time, but couldn't get a clear answer. He muttered something and turned back.
"Why all the secrecy?"
......
The next day, Lu Jie received the laptop brought by Zhong Muqing.
He stared blankly at the almost brand-new laptop for a long time.
He breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she hadn't bought it on purpose, but rather that it was a new gift from her uncle during the Chinese New Year.
If he were to buy a new computer specifically for her, and her parents found out, wouldn't they come to the school and break his legs?
"I'll return it to you after using it for a while." After saying that, Lu Jie silently added in his mind: I'll buy a new one to return it to you.
After thinking for a moment, he carefully inquired about Zhong Muqing's studies in physics, chemistry, and biology, and then went after school to buy three supplementary teaching materials.
The next morning, after accepting the breakfast Zhong Muqing gave him, he took out three supplementary teaching materials.
"A gift for me?" Zhong Muqing asked in surprise.
"I think Xue Jinxing's 'Complete Explanation of Textbooks' is very suitable for self-study. I also used his book to study on my own. We have the same teaching materials, so it will be easier for me to teach you." Lu Jie nodded.
Zhong Muqing said "Oh," and added, "Although it feels a little strange, I really like the gift you gave me."
A slight smile appeared on her lips: "Thank you."
Lu Jie was both amused and exasperated; he hadn't expected Zhong Muqing to treat the study guide as a gift from him.
He didn't follow up on that topic, but instead said:
"Actually, biology is mainly about memorization, chemistry is a combination of memorization and understanding, while physics requires more abstract understanding."
"If you want to improve your score quickly, biology and chemistry are relatively easier, while physics is more difficult."
"So I suggest you start by supplementing your knowledge with biochemistry."
"After school this afternoon, come to the classroom and we'll go through the biology and chemistry together."
Zhong Muqing's eyes lit up: "Okay!"
After Zhong Muqing left, Sun Bo asked curiously:
"Aren't you leaving tonight? Studying with Sister Qing?"
Lu Jie nodded: "I've finished reading the second compulsory course in biochemistry. I plan to review it again in the next couple of days, and I'll go through it with Zhong Muqing."
"It will also help me understand how much she has actually learned."
"You're coming too?"
Sun Bo quickly shook his head: "We have evening self-study next week, I'll enjoy myself for a few more days."
"Anyway, it won't make a difference if we stay in these two days."
Lu Jie wanted to persuade him further, but seeing that he had no idea, he didn't say anything more.
Indeed, it doesn't matter if it's just a few days.
He originally planned to start next week, letting Zhong Muqing learn at his own pace.
How much she learns is up to Zhong Muqing.
But after receiving so much kindness from her these past few days, it's a bit unreasonable to continue with this attitude.
I have to put in some effort to teach her.
Even if she can't learn it or isn't serious about it, at least he tried his best.
......
Before May Day, the winter time order was 5:45 PM when school ended.
After waiting in the classroom for a while, Lu Jie finally met Zhong Muqing.
"Just finished PE?" Seeing the sweat on Zhong Muqing's forehead, he took out a napkin from his pocket and handed it to her.
"Hmm... My teacher said I have a good chance of getting a first-class athlete certificate this year, so he told me to practice every day."
As she spoke, Zhong Muqing took the tissue, smelled the aroma of tea, glanced at the green packaging and the Xinxiangyin brand, and then said thank you.
"How long does it take to run one kilometer to qualify as a first-class athlete?" Lu Jie asked curiously.
"Ah... there are no first-level athletes for the one-kilometer race. The event I'm participating in is the five-kilometer race, which requires a time of 17 minutes and 29 seconds or less," Zhong Muqing said, wiping the sweat from her forehead.
Lu Jie was embarrassed at first. In his mind, the length of a run was one kilometer. He didn't think that five kilometers was a long-distance run, but rather a marathon.
He couldn't help but click his tongue when he heard the number 17 minutes and 29 seconds.
That is equivalent to running for less than 3 minutes and 30 seconds per kilometer.
He seems to be able to run a kilometer in less than 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
"Amazing!" he said sincerely.
After pausing, he took two loaves of bread out of his bag and handed one to Zhong Muqing:
"Are you hungry? Eat something first, we probably won't be able to leave for a while."
"I'm a little hungry." Zhong Muqing took the bread, unwrapped it, took a bite, opened her schoolbag, and took out some snacks from it as well.
"I've prepared something too." She said, taking out yogurt, pork floss bread, pre-packaged sausages, and plums from her bag and spreading them out on half the table. "You can have some too."
"That's a feast... thank you." Lu Jie took the pork floss bread she handed him. "Let's start with biology."
He spread out "Complete Explanation of Textbooks," "Biology Compulsory Course ②," and a notebook summarizing key points on the table:
"The theme of Biology 1 last semester was Molecules and Cells. The main content included the molecules that make up cells, the basic structure of cells, the input and output of substances in cells, the life cycle of cells, and the energy supply and utilization of cells."
"You got 58 points in biology on your final exam... Hmm, that's pretty average, but it's okay, it won't affect your studies in Biology 2."
"The theme of the second compulsory course is heredity and evolution, mainly the discovery of hereditary factors, the relationship between genes and chromosomes, the nature of genes, gene expression, gene mutation and other variations, and from hybridization breeding to genetic engineering."
"It is related to the first compulsory course, but not closely; it is a relatively independent knowledge point."
"So you can forget about last semester's biology grade. As long as you learn the knowledge points this semester well, you can do well on the exam."
"We've just finished the first chapter of Biology 2, so let's start from the first section of the first chapter."
"The first chapter focuses on the discovery of hereditary factors, beginning with Mendel's pea hybridization experiments, with an emphasis on..."
As she listened, Zhong Muqing silently inserted a straw into the opening of the yogurt and handed it to Lu Jie.
Then I put a straw in my yogurt and drank it while listening to him talk.
Looking at the points he had compiled and listening to his explanation, she couldn't help but mutter to herself:
"His serious expression... is actually quite handsome..."
"Huh?" Lu Jie, who was explaining the key points, didn't hear clearly. "Is there something you don't understand?"
"Oh, no." Zhong Muqing felt a strange sense of guilt.
Seeing Lu Jie stop drinking water, she remembered something and couldn't help but say:
"You signed up for evening self-study sessions, are you really preparing to study?"
"Yeah! What's the point of signing up for evening self-study sessions if we're not going to study?" Lu Jie nodded.
Although the question was rather abrupt, he assumed Zhong Muqing and Sun Bo were just as surprised by his sudden seriousness in studying, and continued:
"I want to get into a good university. Hmm... the first step to getting into a good university is to get into the honors class."
"I've fallen behind in my studies, so I need to catch up quickly."
"Studying is more efficient during evening self-study sessions, and you can ask the teacher questions directly if you have any."
"That makes sense." Zhong Muqing nodded thoughtfully.
After thinking for a while, a smile curved her lips:
"Getting into a good university seems like a pretty good idea..."
Lu Jie put down his water glass: "Let's continue."
"Um!"