Chapter 299 Three Tests
Zhu Ju retorted without backing down: "She's still better than your goddess. Not only has she never sat in the experimental class, she hasn't even stepped through the door! What's the point of calling someone like that your goddess?"
"I like her because she has a foul mouth and she doesn't shower," Leng Jun silently added from behind.
Li Jing: "..."
The audience was waiting to see what would happen.
On the podium, Shen Chunmei was also watching the show. She spread out the textbook and looked at Kong Wange with a cold smile: "Since you are so confident, then I will ask you. First question: within five seconds, tell me the composition and effects of Xiao Qinglong Tang."
Little Orange and Leng Jun were speechless upon hearing this question.
The implication that Shen Chunmei was making things difficult for Kong Wange couldn't be clearer.
This Xiao Qinglong Tang recipe is something you only learn in the second year of the academy. They are only in the first year of the academy. Although most of the people here have studied traditional Chinese medicine since childhood, they may not be able to recite it completely in five seconds.
All eyes were on Kong Wange, and the classroom was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Kong Wange appeared calm and composed, and without thinking, she said, "The function of Xiao Qinglong Decoction is to relieve exterior syndromes, dispel cold, warm the lungs, and resolve phlegm. It is made with ephedra, peony root, asarum, dried ginger, prepared licorice root, cinnamon twig, schisandra fruit, and pinellia tuber."
Her tone was unhurried, as if these things were already etched into her mind.
Below, onlookers were filled with anxiety.
"Can someone explain whether Kong Wange answered correctly?"
"That's right, my god, I was still flipping through the textbook and she already answered it. How did she remember it so well? To be honest, this country bumpkin has a bit of luck on her side."
Li Jing chimed in dismissively, "What kind of luck is this? It's just a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse. This is only the first question. Just wait and see."
Little Orange raised her chin and said, "What are you waiting for? This is what you call strength!"
Leng Jun looked up and added calmly, "That's right, if you're not happy, then keep it to yourself."
Li Jing: "..."
Like everyone else in the audience, Shen Chunmei didn't expect Kong Wange to actually answer the question, and so quickly at that.
Fortunately, she only asked this question to test Kong Wange's abilities. After the test, she realized that Kong Wange was indeed quite capable.
For the second question, she planned to choose a more difficult one, hoping to stump Kong Wange. She was naturally cautious and unwilling to put all her eggs in one basket with the last question.
Shen Chunmei flipped through the entire book, carefully considering it. After a while, she closed the book and looked at Kong Wange with a confident air: "Okay, tell me all the medicine prescriptions mentioned in the book."
Hearing this question, Kong Wange gave a half-smile: "Teacher, are you serious?"
The recipes in this book are complex and extensive; asking her to recite them is about as difficult as memorizing a Chinese dictionary.
Shen Chunmei snorted coldly: "What, is it difficult?"
"You know best whether it's difficult or not," Kong Wange said, shrugging. "Teacher Shen, if I may be so bold as to ask, can you recite it all?"
Shen Chunmei slammed the book down: "Kong Wange, what kind of attitude is this? You were the one who boasted that you would let me test you, and now you're testing me instead. If you can't recite it, then get out of here!"
"Teacher Shen, don't be angry. If you can't do it, I really can."
Kong Wange smiled faintly: "Okay, then I'll begin."
She slowly exhaled, then began to speak: "The book 'Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas' mentions twenty-three major formulas, each of which is further divided into various minor formulas. These twenty-three major formulas are: exterior-releasing formulas, purgatives, harmonizing formulas, heat-clearing formulas, febrile disease formulas, wind-dispelling and dampness-removing formulas, and yin-nourishing and mind-calming formulas..."
Kong Wange's voice was soft and melodious, with a rhythmic cadence. Sometimes, when she recited a special prescription, she would explain it in detail. Before she knew it, twenty minutes had passed. All the students, including those who had mocked her before, listened with great interest.
"That's amazing, he recites the prescription like he's singing."
"If Teacher Shen taught like this, who could possibly fall asleep?"
"I can't believe she actually memorized all those prescriptions. Although I've never liked her, I have to admit she's amazing!"
Once Kong Wange started talking about this prescription, she couldn't stop. After a while, Shen Chunmei finally got impatient.
"Alright, alright, that's enough! Are you really planning to memorize the whole book? This is endless and a complete waste of time!"
Kong Wange stopped and scoffed, "Teacher Shen seems to have forgotten that you set this question. Why are you blaming me for wasting time now? If anyone is wasting time, it's you who wasted everyone's time, isn't it?"
Speechless after being rebuked by Kong Wange's words, Shen Chunmei felt a surge of anger. She sneered, "Kong Wange, don't try to be clever with your words. The last question hasn't been given yet!"
"I can tell from the two questions you just asked that you are very familiar with this textbook. Since you are so good, how about we change the test format and do a random test?"
Without saying a word, Shen Chunmei picked up the textbook and randomly flipped to a page: "Tell me, what knowledge points are covered on page 66 of this book?"
After she finished speaking, she stared at Kong Wange with a smug look on her face.
Upon hearing such an outrageous question, Xiao Ju Zi was the first to stand up: "Teacher Shen, this question is too much! We are learning the overall knowledge of the textbook. Who would be so bored as to memorize which page of the textbook is about what it says?"
Leng Jun also stood up: "Yes, teacher, your question is no longer testing textbook knowledge; it's clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult."
"That's right, that's right." Even some of the students who were just watching the drama couldn't stand it anymore and echoed in hushed tones.
Li Jing jumped out again, sneering, "I was wondering why everyone was siding with a country bumpkin. I think there's nothing wrong with the questions Teacher Shen set. This country bumpkin is disrespectful and provocative, so she should be taught a lesson. Otherwise, how will Teacher Shen manage the class in the future?"
Shen Chunmei looked down at Kong Wange and said, "Kong Wange, you heard what everyone said. Don't say that the teacher is making things difficult for you. As long as you admit your mistake now, I can spare you from being expelled from the experimental class, but you will have to copy the text an extra hundred times."
Kong Wange said sarcastically, "Teacher Shen, you have such a broad mind. However, I have a question for you. Are you sure what page sixty-six of the book you are holding is about?"
Shen Chunmei said impatiently, "Otherwise what?"
"Teacher, it's good that you're sure."
Kong Wange spoke slyly, then stepped forward and snatched the book from Shen Chunmei's hands.
Then, with a "rip" sound, she tore off sixty-six pages of the book and threw them out the window.
Everyone: "!!!"
What kind of crazy move is this?
Kong Wange's eyes sparkled as she softly said, "Teacher, page sixty-six of this book is blank; it doesn't contain any information."
These words immediately drew applause and admiration.
Xiao Ju Zi and Leng Jun were both dumbfounded.
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