With the help of the system, Shi Jing was no longer so confused about learning, and was finally able to figure out what he should do next.
After class, Shi Jing bought various study books as instructed by the system, some for building a foundation and some for reinforcing exercises.
The system practically acted like a mother hen, constantly watching Shi Jing as she studied. Shi Jing wasn't ungrateful; although she was used to slacking off, being watched so closely by the system, and remembering her previous boasts, she still mustered all her energy to study.
As she studied diligently day after day, her grades gradually improved. Her previously muddled mind was now filled with knowledge, and she was no longer so confused.
With five days left until the midterm exams, Shi Jing completed the full set of tests under the system's proctoring and scored 686 points. While not high out of a total of 860, it was a significant leap compared to Shi Jing's own and the original owner's scores. Shi Jing felt a great sense of accomplishment.
She was in a very good mood for the next few days.
For a long time, she never looked at Jiang Lin directly, and except for meals and going to the toilet, she spent all her time sitting at her desk studying diligently. She was never late for school, and after school, she never went with others, always going straight home or to the nearby academy. Subtly, her reputation at school improved somewhat, and gradually, people stopped staring at her so much.
Now, his academic performance is steadily improving, and it couldn't be better.
Five days later, the mid-term exams at Tianyuan Private Middle School officially began.
Given Shi Jing's past poor grades, her exam room was located in the most remote teaching building, and the room was filled with students who were also at the bottom of their class. One of Lin Lu's little followers was also among them.
Before the exam started, her chestnut-haired follower secretly watched her and whispered something to the students around her, who all glared at her with hostility. Shi Jing ignored them; as long as it didn't affect her exam and her ability to earn money, they could say whatever they wanted.
As the exam bell rang, the proctor entered. After more than a month of classes, Shi Jing had already recognized many of the eighth-grade teachers. The one who entered to proctor the exam was none other than Li Tao, the deputy director of the eighth-grade.
Li Tao has always been highly respected among students, and is known for his keen insight.
As expected of the test center located at the back of the line, they even sent the deputy director.
The headmaster's aura was quite strong, and even the mediocre students in the exam hall dared not act recklessly, obediently burying themselves in answering the questions. Those who wanted to cheat could only secretly wait for their chance.
Amidst the undercurrents of tension among the candidates, Shi Jing remained completely unaffected, focusing entirely on the exam paper before him.
After studying hard for more than a month, it's finally time to see how I've done.
"Ahem." Li Tao coughed, his sharp gaze sweeping over the examinees below the stage.
The candidate, who was about to make some small movements, froze and silently withdrew his mischievous hand.
After two days of exams, a relaxed atmosphere permeated the entire campus. Following the exams was a two-day holiday. Shi Jing, having just finished her exams, decided to reward herself with a night's rest. That evening, instead of going straight to her room to study as usual, she didn't return to her room.
She put her schoolbag in her room and ate some of the dinner that had gone cold on the table.
During this period, she didn't know if it was because her soul had been replaced or because her mother had just gone through a divorce, but she always felt that her mother was not as considerate and gentle to her as she remembered.
These past few days, her mother hasn't been home when she comes back. She's been reading in her room, and it's often late at night before she hears any noises at the door. A few days ago, it was obvious that she was in a very bad mood, but she's only recently calmed down a bit.
Mom came home very late again today.
After dinner, Shi Jing watched TV in the living room for a while. Perhaps it was a habit, but she felt a little out of place having so much free time today. After watching an episode absentmindedly, her guilt grew stronger, and she finally got up and went to her room to read.
The lesson continued until eleven o'clock, when the sound of the door opening came again from outside.
Shi Jing thought for a moment, put down his pen, and went out the door.
"Mother."
"Xiao Jing, you haven't rested yet?" Shi's mother put down her bag and purse, her face flushed and looking a little drunk.
"Hmm. Have you been drinking?"
Shi Jing took a few steps forward and indeed smelled a faint scent of alcohol.
She helped Shi's mother up, but Shi's mother waved her hand and said, "I went out to eat with your Aunt Lin Yun and had a couple of drinks. It's nothing."
Even so, Shi Jing was still worried about her, so he helped her sit on the sofa and went to the kitchen to pour a glass of water and bring it over.
"Mom, have some hot water, I'll go wring out a towel for you."
After saying this, she went to the bathroom, got some hot water, and wrung out a hot towel.
"Mom, wipe it off, it'll make you feel better."
Upon hearing this, Shi's mother took the hot towel and applied it to her face. The steam from the hot water helped to sober her up a bit.
A short while later, Shi's mother said, "Thank you, Xiaojing. You've grown up so much; you can even take care of people now..."
Shi Jing didn't answer, but instead helped her change the towel again.
Thinking about how she had been coming home late these past few days, and how she had been drinking today, Shi Jing couldn't help but worry that she might not have recovered from the blow of the divorce.
After thinking for a moment, she couldn't help but encourage her, "Mom, you're still young, you can try to start a new life."
She was careful not to hurt the other person and didn't dare to say anything too explicit.
However, Shi's mother remained suspiciously silent for a while before speaking, "Xiaojing, if Mom finds you a new father, would you be willing?"
? ? ?
Shi Jing was somewhat dumbfounded. Of course, she didn't mind, but wasn't this a bit too fast? She still remembered that a month ago, her mother was crying every day, and now she already had a new target?
She cautiously replied, "If it's what you like, I have no objection."
"Mom, do you have someone you like?"
A shy blush appeared on Shi's mother's face: "We're still getting to know each other. Once we've settled things, I'll introduce you to her."
"……good."
Seeing that her mother looked radiant and cheerful, Shi Jing quickly excused herself to go back to her room to read. It was still early, and she didn't have class tomorrow, so she thought she might as well read for another hour.
The next day, Shi Jing got up at nine o'clock. Shi's mother was on the balcony, happily watering the flowers and humming a song. She was in a very good mood.
After watering the flowers, Shi Jing came out of the bedroom. Shi's mother said happily, "Jing, I'm going out in a little while. Order something for yourself for lunch."
He took out five hundred-yuan bills from his wallet and handed them to Shi Jing as payment for the meal.
Shi Jing accepted it without hesitation.
After paying, Shi's mother, with her exquisite makeup, picked up her sheepskin bag and gracefully went out.
Shi Jing rummaged through the refrigerator and found a bag of bread. She heated it up quickly and ate it with some plain water. She didn't have class today and didn't want to stay home studying, but there wasn't anywhere she wanted to go. So she packed her backpack and decided to go to the city library.
The library has a rich collection of books and a nice environment, so she will have another place to read and study in the future.
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