Chapter 12: Why Are You So Nice to Me?

“Really?” Su Xiaoli took the paper with a mix of disbelief and skepticism.

Indeed, it was one hundred and forty-five points.

The question she got wrong was exactly the one she was unsure about.

“This question may seem simple, but it actually sets a big trap. So, when you’re reading the questions, you must be careful. Later, I’ll give you a few more questions similar to this one to solidify your understanding,” Tang Feng said, feeling a bit sorry for her as he noticed her regretful expression.

“Okay,” Su Xiaoli nodded, “I’ll review all the knowledge points again when I get home tonight. If there are any I still don’t understand, I’ll ask you tomorrow.”

“The tutoring for math is basically over. Starting tomorrow, I’ll help you organize your physics knowledge points. I aim to go over physics, chemistry, and biology several times before the college entrance exam. If you can score full marks in math and the science comprehensive, even if your scores in Chinese and English are a bit lower, getting into the finance major at Jingcheng University won’t be a problem,” Tang Feng said with a slight smile, looking very confident.

“My Chinese and English have always been quite stable, adding up to about two hundred and seventy points. If I can score full marks in math and the science subjects, the total score would be seven hundred and twenty points. That score is almost at the level of the provincial top scorer,” Su Xiaoli did a quick calculation.

“I hope your English and Chinese can explode a bit in number, bringing the total score to above seven hundred and twenty-five points. That way, you can choose any major you like,” Tang Feng said, his eyes filled with hopeful anticipation.

“The premise is that you don’t compete with me. If there’s only one spot available and you apply, I definitely won’t stand a chance,” Su Xiaoli said, glancing at him unconsciously.

“Don’t worry! There definitely won’t be just one spot. And if there is, I will definitely give it to you,” Tang Feng promised solemnly.

“Why are you so nice to me?” Su Xiaoli suddenly blurted out.

“Because I like you!” Tang Feng answered.

A blush appeared on Su Xiaoli’s face.

“Now you say you like me, but what if you meet someone better in university? Will you change your mind?” Su Xiaoli asked, her lips trembling, her words filled with worry.

“I won’t!” Tang Feng shook his head, “If I change my mind, may I be struck by lightning…”

Before he could finish his sentence, his mouth was covered by Su Xiaoli’s right hand.

Tang Feng instinctively grabbed her hand.

Su Xiaoli tried to pull away, but found she didn’t have the strength to match Tang Feng’s.

However, Tang Feng eventually let go of her hand.

Su Xiaoli, like a startled bunny, took several steps back.

“I’m sorry. I was a bit impulsive just now,” Tang Feng quickly apologized.

“It’s okay,” Su Xiaoli shook her head, “Tang Feng, can you give me some time to gradually accept your presence?”

“No problem!” Tang Feng agreed readily.

He was completely overjoyed looking at her.

“Just hurry up and give me more questions,” Su Xiaoli said, quickly moving to the study desk.

Tang Feng gave her ten more questions to help her consolidate the knowledge point.

They waited until she had completely mastered it.

Around eleven in the morning, Tang Feng’s mother came back with a lot of groceries.

“What would you like for lunch, Xiaoli? I bought potatoes, cucumbers, ribs, and chicken wings,” Tang’s mother asked.

“Anything is fine. Auntie, you don’t have to cook for us tomorrow noon,” Su Xiaoli answered.

“What? What do you mean? Is it that Auntie’s cooking doesn’t suit your taste?” Tang’s mother was clearly stunned.

“No,” Su Xiaoli hurriedly shook her head, “Don’t misunderstand, Auntie. I just wanted to invite Tang Feng out for a meal.”

“We can’t have you paying. Little Feng, take Xiaoli out for a nice meal tomorrow noon,” Tang’s mother said, then went into the kitchen.

“It’ll probably take my mom an hour to cook. How about you do another set of questions?” Tang Feng suggested.

“Okay,” Su Xiaoli nodded.

Then, Tang Feng found her a set of more challenging questions.

While Su Xiaoli was busy with the questions, he went to the kitchen.

“Mom, need any help?” Tang Feng offered.

“No. Do you have something on your mind?” Tang’s mother glanced at him.

“You told me to take Xiaoli out for lunch tomorrow, right? My pockets are cleaner than my face. What am I supposed to pay with?” Tang Feng said, turning his pockets inside out as a gesture.

Tang’s mother went to the living room, opened her wallet, and handed him a hundred yuan.

“Mom, when did you become so generous? A hundred yuan can definitely afford a feast,” Tang Feng was surprised.

“Do you think it’s too much? I’ll change it for you,” his mother said, preparing to take her hand back.

“Don’t!” Tang Feng quickly took the money.

A hundred yuan was a significant amount for a high school student.

His mother put away her wallet and then went back to the kitchen.

Humming a tune, Tang Feng approached Su Xiaoli.

Su Xiaoli was still diligently working on the problems.

Compared to before, her speed had significantly increased.

Every knowledge point seemed to be etched in her brain, ready to be called upon at any moment.

In less than half an hour, she confidently completed the answer sheet.

“I feel like I’ll definitely get full marks this time,” Su Xiaoli said confidently.

Tang Feng began to mark the paper.

As expected, Su Xiaoli scored full marks this time.

“Xiaoli, your progress is even faster than I imagined. After you go home, try a few more test papers. If you can continue to score full marks, then I believe that as long as you perform steadily in the college entrance exam, you can achieve a very high score, very close to full marks,” Tang Feng said with a big smile.

“Okay,” Su Xiaoli nodded, “I’ll try to do a few more sets.”

By then, Tang Feng’s mother had finished cooking lunch.

“You two take your time eating at home. Your dad and I will eat at the supermarket,” his mother said before leaving the house.

“Tang Feng, it seems like your mom left all the ribs for us,” the observant Su Xiaoli noticed immediately.

“Does she think we won’t have enough to eat?” Tang Feng speculated.

“Possibly. But I don’t eat much, so you should eat more to avoid waste,” Su Xiaoli advised.

They chatted as they ate, and time flew by quickly.

After they finished eating, Tang Feng suggested Su Xiaoli take a nap.

In the afternoon, they continued with the questions.

Su Xiaoli’s speed of answering questions became even faster.

Three consecutive sets of papers, all full marks.

Seeing such results, Su Xiaoli was overjoyed.

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