Chapter 6: Inspirational Speech
Chapter 6: Inspirational Speech
Li Wu was unaware that he was being watched closely.
At this moment, he had no time to spare for such concerns, unsure if it was due to the influence of his past life's memories or his innate interest in becoming a professional Summoner.
His mind was solely focused on getting into Summoner University.
Precisely because of this obsession, Li Wu was acutely aware that his time was limited.
After the summoning ceremony, the summer break was just around the corner.
Once the break ended, his senior year would begin, marking a crucial year for preparing to enter Summoner University.
The class division was also approaching! Every year, after the summer break, the school conducted a comprehensive school-wide test that included academic courses and Summon Beast assessments.
The results of this test would determine the class division for the senior year.
At that time, the senior year students would be divided into elite and regular classes.
The elite class was dedicated to preparing for Summoner University, while the regular class was essentially given up on the idea of attending Summoner University.
For Li Wu to gain admission to Summoner University, he must first secure a place in the elite class.
After all, the resources provided by the school for these two classes were vastly different, with the regular class essentially lacking any Summoner-related courses.
In other words, Li Wu had to improve his academic performance and enhance the quality of his Mini Skeleton before the end of the summer break.
How could he dare slack off under these circumstances? He dedicated every moment and all his energy to these tasks.
To that end, he brought his first-year textbooks today and embarked on an intense study session.
As for attending classes, he decided against it, knowing his current level. Even if he attended second-year classes, he wouldn't understand them, so it was more efficient for him to study on his own.
Indeed, Li Wu's decision proved to be correct.
With the advantage of photographic memory, Li Wu's study efficiency was exceptional.
He could remember most of the material after just one read-through. Moreover, as he studied, memories of the corresponding knowledge from his past life resurfaced.
With the boost of his past life's memories, Li Wu's study efficiency was highly impressive.
In just one morning, he managed to cover a quarter of his first-year textbooks. Although his brain felt a bit sore from overuse, Li Wu was delighted with his progress. At this rate, he would catch up within two to three days, a pace that could be described as terrifying.
As Li Wu was rejoicing, Plumpie, sitting next to him, nudged him.
"Li Wu, Teacher Li wants you to go to the office."
Li Wu hesitated for a moment before realizing that it was probably due to the mess his past life had left behind. With no other choice, he reluctantly went to the office with his Mini Skeleton, bracing himself for a scolding.
Outside Teacher Li Chun's office.
Li Wu knocked on the door twice and peered inside.
"Teacher, did you call for me?"
Teacher Li Chun, who was busy with something, immediately put down her work upon seeing Li Wu and smiled, gesturing for him to come in. "Yes, come and take a seat."
"I have tea, water, coffee, and cola here. Which one would you like?"
"Tea, please!"
"Tea? I thought you'd choose cola. I'll get it for you!"
As Teacher Li Chun was about to stand up, Li Wu quickly beat her to it and headed to the tea station.
"Teacher, let me do it. What would you like?"
Teacher Li Chun hesitated for a moment. "Make me a cup of tea, too."
"Sure!"
Li Wu skillfully prepared two cups of tea and brought them over. "Teacher, here you go!"
"Thank you!"
Teacher Li Chun took the tea, but her gaze remained fixed on Li Wu.
In truth, Teacher Li Chun was somewhat surprised by Li Wu's behavior, or more accurately, by his current state, which was quite unexpected.
The Li Wu before her seemed different from his usual self. Having taught him for two years, she knew her student well.
The original Li Wu was impulsive, arrogant, and highly competitive, giving the impression of a blunt and fragile sword that still exuded an air of sharpness. To be honest, if it weren't for his average-looking face, one might wonder if anyone would willingly associate with him.
Li Chun observed that Lu Wude's demeanor had noticeably matured, becoming more composed and refined, and his interaction with others had also improved significantly. This transformation was particularly evident, and a simple encounter with him made Li Chun feel at ease.
'It seems that summoning the Mini Skeleton has truly had a profound impact on him, changing his personality overnight.'
As Li Chun contemplated this, the words she had prepared to say to Lu Wude got stuck in her throat.
The same words, even directed at the same person, could be inappropriate at different times.
Facing this altered version of Lu Wude, Li Chun knew she had to approach him differently.
She took a sip of tea and started the conversation by referring to the Mini Skeleton behind Lu Wude, which was still holding a bone and marching in place. "You must have learned the 'Mini Skeleton Training Guide' from the internet, right?"
"That's the only method I found online," Lu Wude replied.
After a moment's thought, he added, "And it's free!"
A free 1619 version!
Li Chun refrained from commenting on the limited effectiveness of such methods and instead steered the conversation in another direction. "I just noticed you were looking at a Senior Year book. Are you planning to take the entrance exam for Summoner University?"
"Yes, my foundation is weak," Lu Wude nodded.
Li Chun then went straight to the point. "You're training the Mini Skeleton, studying hard, are you aiming to apply for Summoner University?"
Lu Wude's response to Li Chun's direct question was calm and understated. He lightly nodded and said, "I want to give it a try."
His calm reaction and gentle words made Li Chun hesitate to deliver the discouraging truth or help Lu Wude understand the reality of his situation.
Li Chun couldn't help but lower her head and take another sip of tea before speaking softly. "It's very difficult."
"I know," Lu Wude acknowledged. "In Quan City, there are dozens of high schools, but only a few hundred students can get close to entering Summoner University each year. The highest record in our school is only six students passing the exam annually."
"I know, but..."
"Knowing is one thing, and striving is another."
"Getting into Summoner University is my dream. I want to give it my all, and who knows, maybe a miracle will happen to me?"
Hearing Lu Wude's words, calm yet filled with hope and expectation, Li Chun couldn't help but shake her head.
Striving? Miracles? In this world, where are such miracles to be found?
Especially on the path to becoming a professional summoner, effort is often the cheapest commodity. Besides, why start putting in effort now when you should have been working hard all along?
Precisely because Li Chun understood this, she decided to be blunt and shatter Lu Wude's unrealistic fantasy.
"You should know that with your grades, your Summon Beast, and your financial situation, no matter how hard you try, it's impossible to get into Summoner University!
Setting such a goal will only make the coming year extremely exhausting for you.
Are you sure you want to put in this kind of effort that's destined to yield no results? You should know that there's more than one path in life, and by taking a different road, you can still see different scenery."
Li Chun fixed her gaze on Lu Wude's eyes, applying pressure from all angles to break his impractical fantasy.
However, in the face of this pressure, Lu Wude maintained a smile, picked up a bowl of inspirational speech, and drank it in front of Li Chun. "Yes, people should have experiences where they strive without regard for their lives.
If you don't give it your all, how can you accept failure with peace of mind? Don't you agree?"
............
Well, I'll stick to two chapters a day.
One chapter at 8 AM and another at 6 PM.
(End of Chapter)
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