Chapter 60 Wonderful
The idiom "unwavering loyalty" comes from a book.
The title of the book is "The Second Handshake".
Tang Xueli shook hands twice. This was the first way she could think of to express it.
At that time, she didn't expect Yan Shouzhen to understand, it was just an attempt.
This kind of abstract idiom is not easy to express with body movements.
But Yan Shouzhen guessed it right away.
The moment Tang Xueli heard the words "unwavering loyalty" coming out of Yan Shouzhen's mouth, she felt an indescribable tremor.
Yan Shouzhen smiled smugly at her.
Tang Xueli's expression didn't change much, but there was a hint of smile on her eyebrows and the corners of her mouth.
The referee flipped through the book to select idioms, and the driver wrote quickly on the blackboard, without any pause in the game.
Tang Xueli's eyes were fixed on the blackboard.
She instinctively made a one with her left hand, and then made a one with her right hand.
The audience immediately started guessing in their minds.
Is it wholehearted or thorough?
Is it exactly the same, or is it a change overnight?
There are too many similar idioms that need further clarification.
Tang Xueli was also ready to use the next gesture to explain the meaning or origin of the idiom.
But Yan Shouzhen has already given the answer: for a lifetime.
Before I could be surprised, the third question had already been written.
Tang Xueli gestured against the clock, and Yan Shouzhen guessed the answer smoothly.
Yan Shouzhen guessed 14 idioms correctly within one minute.
He didn't guess "魑魅魍魉", which delayed him for 15 seconds, otherwise his result would have been even better.
The people in No. 6 Middle School immediately became nervous.
I thought I had a sure win against all odds, but I didn't expect my opponents to be so strong, like two dark horses suddenly appearing out of nowhere.
The two players exchanged positions and went straight into the second half.
Tang Xueli only needs to guess 10 idioms correctly to win.
She was able to guess 12 correctly when she was partnered with Tang Limei before. Now that Yan Shouzhen has taken over, it shouldn’t be a problem, right?
However, there are always unexpected things.
Tang Xueli's palms were sweating profusely. She knew Tang Limei, but she didn't think she knew Yan Shouzhen very well.
The fast-paced game did not give people time to worry or overthink. With the sound of chalk rubbing on the blackboard, Yan Shouzhen started moving his hands.
The left hand made a horn above the head and the right hand was playing.
Tang Xueli: "It's like playing the lute to a cow."
Host: “Correct.”
Yan Shouzhen made the shape of "Awoo" with his mouth, then wrote the word "王" on his forehead while chewing something.
Very easy to understand.
Tang Xueli said: "Eat it voraciously."
After two questions, she understood his presentation style.
Be detailed, precise, and calm, and try to show the meaning of every word to reduce the difficulty of guessing.
Although this method is not particularly fast, the answer comes out at an almost constant speed.
With only six seconds left, they had guessed nine idioms correctly.
The total score is exactly the same as that of No. 6 Middle School.
Whether we can win or not depends on these last six seconds.
Yan Shouzhen had a relaxed expression. He looked at the blackboard, patted his chest to express himself, then smiled, and then patted his chest twice more.
Tang Xueli knew that the four actions must represent four words.
Time flies by second by second.
Three—two—one!
"Talking and laughing." Tang Xueli said at the last second.
Before the host announced the correct answer, the audience began to boil.
The champion has emerged.
In the second half, Yan Shouzhen gestured neither too fast nor too slow, and Tang Xueli's guesses were not too fast either.
Almost one idiom was guessed correctly every six seconds, and they answered 10 idioms correctly in one minute.
The total points in the first and second half were 24, exactly 1 point more than No. 6 Middle School.
A narrow victory.
But it's exciting enough.
There was thunderous applause. The teachers and students of No. 6 Middle School were a little disappointed, but they still gave warm applause to Tang Xueli and Yan Shouzhen for their outstanding performance.
Tang Xueli and Yan Shouzhen high-fived to celebrate and smiled at each other.
"You are really patient." Tang Xueli said with a smile.
"Are you nervous?" Yan Shouzhen felt the sweat on her palms when they high-fived.
"Yeah, very nervous." Tang Xueli did not deny it. She didn't know why she was so nervous.
She didn't really want to win the game.
So why is that?
She doesn't know.
"I can't tell." Yan Shouzhen said, "You look like you have a sure win."
"That's because I disguised myself well." Tang Xueli paused and looked up at him: "It also shows that you don't know me well."
"Don't you understand?" Yan Shouzhen smiled and said, "According to the theory you mentioned before, I should know you very well, otherwise how could I have guessed so many idioms correctly in the first half."
Tang Xueli was silent for a moment, then said, "You have already disproven it. Now my theory is not valid."
Yan Shouzhen was overjoyed, "At least we have a tacit understanding."
Tang Xueli wasn't sure if they had a tacit understanding, but... "At least they are both smart."
Yan Shouzhen stretched out his hand: "Thank you for your clever brain."
"..." Tang Xueli glanced at his hand and shook it with reluctance.
The quiz contest ended perfectly, and No. 1 Middle School unexpectedly won the first place, which was also the first time it won the first place.
The rewards were two pens, two ceramic cups with the first place logo of the quiz contest, and nine notebooks.
The pen and cup were given to Yan Shouzhen and Tang Xueli.
Tan Chengshi, Huang Xiu and Tang Limei, who participated in the competition, each received three notebooks.
The prizes are not very valuable, but they are very meaningful.
Yan Shouzhen invited four students to a restaurant to have some steamed dumplings.
Tang Limei was extremely excited. Tan Chengshi had lied to his parents to sneak out. Huang Xiu had just recovered from a serious cold and felt a sense of joy as if he had just recovered from a serious illness.
Tang Xueli didn't want to come at first, but was finally attracted by the physics competition questions that Yan Shouzhen promised.
The atmosphere at the table was very good. Yan Shouzhen was indeed knowledgeable and talented, and he could tell stories about everything in the world in an interesting and humorous way.
The final exam is in a week, but the head teacher didn't say a word about it.
I didn't wish them good luck in their exams or anything like that.
It was like a simple gathering of old friends, with no blunt teaching, no unpleasant prying, and no slogan-like encouragement.
Finally, we ended happily before dark.
Tang Xueli asked him: "Didn't you say you would give me a set of physics competition questions?"
Yan Shouzhen said as a matter of course: "I lied to you, otherwise you wouldn't come to eat."
Tang Xueli: "...As a teacher, it's not good for you to deceive your students like this."
Yan Shouzhen nodded, "It's not good."
Tang Xueli was speechless.
The others were in a hurry to go home.
Seeing that Tang Xueli hadn't left yet, Yan Shouzhen asked, "Are the dumplings delicious?"
Tang Xueli: "It's delicious."
The filling for the xiaolongbao is prepared by my second sister, how can it not be delicious!
"If it's delicious, it's not a wasted trip." Yan Shouzhen glanced at the signboard of Limin Restaurant and asked her casually, "What's your favorite food?"
"I don't have a favorite." Tang Xueli asked him casually, "What do you like to eat the most?"
Yan Shouzhen: "All kinds of buns, but I love xiaolongbao the most."
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