Locking away my heart and love! Going back to 2000 to be a top student again.

Perhaps to other classmates, the fact that Xi Zirong might like her is big news, but to Xu Su herself, it's nothing surprising.

Xu Su walked back to her seat expressionlessly, but instead of sitting down, she rummaged through her desk and found the math test paper that had been handed out that morning. She then picked up a pen and went to Huang Feng's side to work on the test. Huang Feng's deskmate was a boarding student who would go back to her dormitory to rest for a while after lunch.

Xu Su didn't return to her seat until Huang Feng's classmate arrived.

There was still an hour or so before afternoon classes started, but the classroom was already almost full.

Xu Su was finishing the last big question on the first test paper when Chen Huiyu suddenly handed her a test paper.

"Susu, can you help me with this question? I can't solve it."

Xu Su took the test paper; she hadn't started working on it yet.

After carefully reading the question, Xu Su frowned and hesitated before taking out a draft paper and tentatively began to work out the calculations.

A little while later...

A little while later...

She put down her pen in frustration and looked at Chen Huiyu, who was standing expectantly beside her. "I'm not really sure what to do either. Let me think about it."

This isn't an exam paper; it's just a test paper that everyone is supposed to do publicly. Did Teacher Wu have to be so harsh and give such difficult questions?

The fact that the teacher said the midterm exam would focus on these four papers made it even more important to thoroughly understand all the questions.

"Which one?" came Xi Zirong's voice from behind.

Xu Su froze, without turning around.

Chen Huiyu excitedly handed over the test paper, "The last proof question, genius, could you write down the proof steps for us to see?"

The people behind didn't speak, but they probably answered with a nod.

The classroom was quiet. Xu Su could hear the sound of pen tips constantly touching paper. Soon, a sheet of densely written draft paper was handed to her.

"All three methods and steps are written out."

Xu Su rejected the proof method shared by Chen Huiyu. She didn't think that as the math class representative, there was any math problem that any teacher had taught her that she couldn't solve.

It's just that my reaction wasn't as quick as his.

With the midterm exams just a week away, the already intense study atmosphere in the class became even more tense.

The teachers stopped giving pop quizzes all the time. As if they had made an appointment with Teacher Wu, each subject teacher handed out several test papers for the students to do on their own.

When classes officially started, they continued to follow their pace, reviewing what needed to be reviewed and introducing new material as needed.

In the words of the Chinese teacher: "We have taught you what we need to teach you in half a semester. This exam is to test how much you have learned. It all depends on your own ability. You are all big kids now, and there is no reason for the teacher to chase after you and urge you on."

As a result, the students have had almost no free time these past few days, spending their morning and evening self-study sessions and lunch breaks working on test papers.

If you don't understand something, ask the class representative first. If the class representative still doesn't understand, then you can only ask Xi Zirong.

After all, having a top student in charge makes things easier than with other classes.

So far, there has been no exam question that Xi Zirong has been unable to answer.

The other students were able to ask questions with ease and confidence, but Xu Su, after sensing the change in attitude of some classmates, was less willing to take the initiative to communicate with Xi Zirong.

Xu Su took cold medicine for three consecutive days, and her symptoms finally subsided.

During evening self-study, Xu Su finished the last Chinese test paper with great effort and let out a soft breath.

She had finished all the tests that the teachers had handed out. Given her level, she was still unsure how to solve two major math problems, and she also had no clue how to solve some major physics and chemistry problems.

Her Chinese is fine; she has a solid foundation. Once she finishes her essay, she only needs to check it for errors.

English is the least of her worries; she passed the CET-6 (College English Test Band 6) in her previous life, so high school English is still no problem for her.

Xu Su put away her Chinese test paper, took out her math test paper again, found the difficult problem she hadn't solved before, and began to think about it.

Xi Zirong looked at the girl in front of her who hadn't moved for half an hour, hesitated for a moment, then pulled out four papers from the desk drawer, rolled them into a ball, and poked her back.

It was almost December, and the weather was very cold. Xu Su wore extra layers, especially since she went out early and returned late. She wore three layers under her school uniform jacket.

Underneath was a close-fitting cotton undershirt, then a thermal undershirt, plus a turtleneck sweater that Grandma Xu had knitted for her last year. The pattern was beautiful, it was hand-knitted, and it was warm and thick, which Xu Su cherished very much.

Even through several layers of clothing, it took Xi Zirong three pokes with the test paper before Xu Su felt it.

She turned around, but didn't say anything; her eyes were questioning.

Seeing that she had finally looked at her properly after so many days, Xi Zirong handed over the test paper and said in a low voice, "Do you want to take this as a reference?"

Xu Su glanced down and saw that it was indeed the math test she needed.

After hesitating for a few seconds, he reached out and took it.

The teachers all said that if you don't know how to do something, you can ask a classmate who does to help you solve it.

"My handwriting is a bit messy, so if you can't understand it, just ask me."

Xu Su glanced at the boy and nodded, "Thank you."

Upon opening it, I realized that Xi Zirong was indeed being modest.

The handwriting on the exam paper was so neat that it could be used as a model. Xu Su skipped the beginning and went straight to the questions that stumped her.

I found detailed answers written on it.

After reading only the beginning, Xu Su grasped the vague idea, and with a sudden thought, she stopped looking at the answer and started working on it herself.

Often, it's not that we don't know how to do it, but rather that we're blinded by a single leaf. We need a little guidance, and then everything else will fall into place naturally.

Only after finishing the two unfinished math test questions did Xu Su begin to compare her answers with Xi Zirong's.

Then, a slow smile appeared on his face.

Xi Zirong wrote two solutions for each problem, and Xu Su's solution process matched one of them.

I can't compare to academic geniuses, but I still managed to achieve this through my own abilities.

Xu Su is very satisfied. She has found the joy of learning and is very proud of solving one difficult problem after another.

He returned the paper and thanked them again.

Xi Zirong seemed to have been prepared. He handed over several physics test papers and thoughtfully asked, "Do you want the chemistry test papers?"

"..." This time, Xu Su didn't care about the subtle gazes around her, and she nodded honestly: "Yes."

If it can improve academic performance, why not?

Turning around with the test paper given to him by Xi Zirong, he saw a small note on the table, passed on by Chen Huiyu.

【Ahhhhh!! The class monitor is pursuing you, right? He is, isn't he?】

Xu Su glanced at Chen Huiyu out of the corner of her eye. Chen Huiyu was looking down at her work, but her face was actually flushed with excitement.

Xu Su wrote a few words on the note and handed it back.

"Sweetie, focus on your work."