New side quests
That night, the moment the memorization task was completed, Jin Can heard a "ding" in his mind, and the [Photographic Memory] skill was once again in his possession.
For seven consecutive days, she memorized one hundred new English words every day without fail. She really did it!
At five o'clock on Monday morning, she deliberately got up early, intending to make the most of the 24 hours of the day.
"Use the skill, photographic memory!" she commanded in her mind.
With this magical card, Jin Can was like a tiger with wings. The classical Chinese texts that she dreaded the most suddenly became clear and logical in her eyes, and the central idea of the texts was within her grasp.
In just one morning, she not only caught up with the progress she had fallen behind on, but also previewed the new text.
Jin Can always referred to her Chinese teacher, Wu, as "the old witch" in her heart, because Wu was a senior teacher who was not young and had an "old-fashioned" teaching style.
Teacher Wu seemed to have figured out that Jin Can never memorize, so she always liked to surprise her with questions and quizzes in class.
Over time, this behavior further provoked Jin Can's rebellious mentality. When asked, he would say "I don't know" or "I haven't memorized it," and he would get irritable whenever he saw Chinese.
But on this day, she was able to recite it fluently, which greatly surprised Teacher Wu.
Although she didn't receive any praise, and was only waved to sit down, Jin Can felt a surge of exhilaration at that moment, as if she had finally become the master of her own destiny.
Furthermore, she successfully met the conditions for acquiring the [Palace of Thought] skill.
[Wow! Chanchan is about to make a comeback!]
[Study genius Chan is on the rise! Even Dog Bro would have to say, 'He's teachable.']
For Jin Can, the daily comments and rants in the bullet screen have now become the best learning companions.
It's been a long time since I've seen the science popularizer. I wonder how he's doing?
Since making a pledge with Ge Ouchen on Sunday, Jin Can's studies have been on fast-forward.
On Monday night, she was itching to watch an episode of animation, but faced with the grain that Ge Ouchen had given her, she ultimately gritted her teeth and put it down.
Ge Ouchen is even busier than her; his spare time has been arranged by the school to attend a small competition class for intensive math training.
The next day, she tried reviewing without using any skills and found that her memory seemed to improve naturally. Those originally unfamiliar English words or classical Chinese texts were actually as if they were engraved into her brain.
However, just when Jin Can thought the system would let her run wild on this path of academic underachiever's comeback, the "Empress System" unexpectedly changed her track.
That evening, just as she finished correcting her mistakes in her daily math homework and was preparing to tackle physics again, the system notification sounded in her mind.
bite--!
[A new side quest has been triggered: Campus Social Skills Enhancement Program!]
Jin Can was taken aback.
Social skills? What the hell is that?
System Treasure, where did you come from?
Does it have anything to do with being the "official wife"?
[Mission Details: The annual school sports meet is approaching. As the class's arts and culture representative, please successfully plan and organize the class's participation.]
[Mission Reward: Empress Aura +500, Unlock any skill x1.]
Planning class activities?
Jin Can was a little dumbfounded when he saw the task.
Her position as the arts and culture committee member was basically just a figurehead.
Because she had studied the guzheng for a while when she was a child and obtained some certificates, she was arbitrarily assigned by the homeroom teacher when she first entered school, and this continued after the class was divided.
Normally, they just attend meetings and pass on notices; it's almost completely transparent.
Planning a class activity is now harder for her than taking a math test!
"System, you've got it wrong. I want to be a top student, not make friends!"
Besides, their school's physical education classes are scheduled together with Class 3, with boys and girls attending classes separately, so each boy and girl has a physical education representative.
There are already two people involved, do we really need her to interfere?
[System Prompt: As a qualified "official wife," one needs not only intellectual prowess to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the target, but also social skills, organizational and coordination abilities, and personal charm to handle various situations with ease. This system aims to provide the host with comprehensive and thorough training in all aspects of their qualities.]
Although what she said was outrageous, she couldn't refute it.
A good youth under socialism should develop morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and practically!
She imagined what would happen if Ge Ouchen attended an academic forum or a high-end party in the future, or if he became a domineering CEO in a novel, and she was standing next to him. Apart from being able to recite some classical Chinese texts or solve a few high school math problems, she would be completely ignorant of everything else. That scene would indeed be a bit... embarrassing.
Okay, all-around it is then.
Besides, there are also rewards of experience points and skill attempts, so it's not a waste of time!
"There's no punishment for not doing well? Will I lose experience points instead?"
After receiving an affirmative answer, Jin Can took a deep breath and accepted the challenge.
Hahaha, quite cautious indeed.
No one works for nothing! Every bit of experience gained is valuable!
The next morning at the assembly, as expected, the homeroom teacher, Ms. Yang, announced the school sports meet and asked the two physical education representatives and Jin Can to take the lead in organizing and mobilizing everyone to participate.
And... the exact date of the midterm exams is two weeks before the school sports meet.
Despite the noise in the classroom, the school sports meet was undoubtedly the most attention-grabbing event at that moment.
After the sports representatives from both the men's and women's teams finished explaining the details of their respective competitions, they said, "Let Jin Can lead the opening ceremony."
Dozens of eyes fell on Jin Can at once, making her so nervous that her palms were sweating.
Thinking of the system task, she still mustered up the courage to speak:
"Um... what are everyone's thoughts on the opening ceremony of the school sports meet?"
Under the gaze of dozens of eyes, Jin Can felt her scalp tingle, but thinking of the system's tasks and rewards, she still gritted her teeth and stood up, going to the podium.
The class instantly erupted in chaos.
"Let's organize a parade of a hundred ghosts! That would be exciting!" Chao Ningning said.
"No, no, that's too scary! How about we do a girl group dance?" Lin Xiaoxiao said.
“Last year it was all about dancing, and it got boring if we bumped into each other,” another student said.
"How about we cram in a short skit?"
The discussion was chaotic, with no consensus whatsoever.
Jin Can stood on the podium, feeling his mind go blank, completely unsure how to control the situation.
"System, what should I do..." Jin Can asked guiltily.
[Host's helplessness detected. System assistance activated: First lesson in social control—guided questioning.]
A voice rang in Jin Can's mind, and then several lines of clear text appeared before her eyes.
[Step 1: Replace statements with questions, transforming open-ended questions into multiple-choice questions. For example, change 'What do you want to do?' to 'Should we showcase traditional culture, academic strengths, or youthful energy?']
[Step Two: Analyze the advantages and disadvantages to guide decision-making. List the advantages and disadvantages of different types of activities and let students judge for themselves.]
[Step 3: Group discussion and opinion gathering. Divide the class into several groups, hold timed discussions, and then have a representative from each group speak.]
This... is simply a powerful support tool!
Jin Can felt much more at ease. She cleared her throat and, following the system's instructions, posed the first question: "Classmates, let's first determine the general direction of a topic."
“If we choose to showcase traditional culture, the advantage is that the stories of literary classics are widely known and easily resonate with people; however, the disadvantage is that the display time for the formation is only 1 minute, making it difficult to accurately present the theme.”
"Science-themed activities, such as playing the role of famous scientists or lifting and displaying models, have the advantage of being novel, creative, and full of positive energy; however, they require high-quality props, and participants need to complete some extra handicrafts and cooperate with each other."
"If we choose to showcase our youthful energy, such as by performing a short play or singing and dancing, the advantage is that it can fully demonstrate our class's talents and style, but it also requires everyone to invest a lot of time in rehearsals and coordination."
"Today, everyone can discuss their preferences with the students in front and behind them. Tomorrow during morning self-study, I will ask each student in turn to determine a final plan."
Her words were clear and logical, instantly silencing the chaotic scene.
The students began to seriously consider the three directions she had proposed.
Under the system's full "guidance," Jin Can methodically led the whole class in an efficient brainstorming session.
Finally, the group came up with a plan the next morning that combined their class's science focus with interactive technology demonstrations.
One student plays the role of an astronaut, while the other students hold up a craft board. The students change formations to reenact a rocket launch scene.
Finally, they shouted their formation's slogan: "Chasing dreams to the heavens, breaking limits. Flying Class Four, igniting the entire arena!"
This idea is both novel and eye-catching, perfectly matching the youthful and energetic spirit of their science class.
With the direction set, the tasks ahead became even more demanding: making props, rehearsing... each task was a challenge.
[Triggering a side quest chain:]
[Task 1: Effectively allocate tasks and complete item crafting. Reward: +50 points that can be allocated to either Mental or Physical abilities.]
[Task Two: Assist the two sports committee members in mobilizing participants for the competition and enhancing their sense of collective honor. Reward: +100 points to "Empress's Aura".]
[Task 3: Schedule the opening ceremony rehearsal time and develop a preparation plan for the school sports meet. Reward: Empress Aura +100.]
She told her mother about the opening ceremony plan, and her mother, a designer, immediately helped her draw the first draft of the rocket KT board. In less than half an hour, the basic prop was completed.
"Mom, you're amazing!" Jin Can hugged his mother.
Dad was there too, smiling as he came over: "How can I help?"
"Gold coins! I got a perfect score on my math test last time, I've improved, I deserve a reward." Jin Can reached out his hand.
The father was both amused and exasperated, and sent a 200 yuan red envelope.
Jin Can listed the tasks: rocket KT board, props for simulating ignition, astronaut suits, class sign design, background music editing, and uniform clothing.
When she arrived at school, she showed her design to two physical education class representatives, who immediately exclaimed in amazement, "When did you learn to draw? It's even more professional than online images!"
Jin Can grinned and said, "Everyone has hidden skills."
Although it came from her own mother, her little vanity made her addicted to it. This feeling of being recognized was completely different from the sense of accomplishment she felt after passing a math test, so she accepted the praise.
During lunch break, they invited Ms. Yang to present their plan to the whole class, which once again elicited gasps of amazement from the students.
The discussion was simple and straightforward, but it was indeed efficient: the music class representative was responsible for the music, the art class representative designed the class banner, the uniforms were all white school T-shirts, the astronauts were played by boys who had studied Peking Opera, and the class monitor kept a record of the class fund expenditures...
"Can you do a backflip?" Jin Can asked.
"Backflips are difficult, but sideflips are manageable."
"Wow—!" The whole class exclaimed in surprise again.
Even Teacher Yang couldn't help but exclaim, "Our class is truly full of hidden talents!"
"By the way, I suggest that Shi Yanxi, Chao Ningning and Zhou Yu participate in the long rope skipping event, which will also help the transfer students integrate into our Class 4 family as soon as possible."
Jin Can harbors a dark side, yet his words carry weight.
As soon as she finished speaking, the homeroom teacher and the other students unanimously agreed, without giving the three of them a chance to speak.
Details such as class fees, rehearsal time, and competition training were all settled. Even those tricky projects that "nobody wanted to touch" were mobilized and assigned – mainly the women's 800-meter and men's 1000-meter long-distance races, which were "voluntarily" undertaken by Jin Can, Ge Ouchen, and the two sports committee members.
Sigh, what else can I do but do it myself!
Incidentally, they also tricked Dog Bro, who wasn't around!
Everything was arranged in an orderly manner.
bite--!
[Mission "Campus Social Skills Enhancement Plan" completed! Rating: S!]
[Settlement Rewards: Empress Aura +700, Unlock any skill x1.]
Jin Can almost jumped up, but then he saw Ge Ouchen's empty seat and had nowhere to share his joy.
She silently allocated her skill points to mental and physical abilities, bringing both to 100 points. She also planned to use the "Learn by Analogy" skill once that evening to review her recent mistakes in science subjects.
With tonight's study time, I'll be able to upgrade to LV3 soon!
However, for the first time, Jin Can felt that she could shine outside of her studies.
Shi Yanxi gently adjusted her glasses, raised her chin, and said, "Hmph, you actually dared to reverse the Heavenly Gang and blame us? You really have some skills."
Jin Can smirked, a mischievous grin spreading across his face, and said, "My dear young lady, don't forget to participate in the long rope training."
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