Chapter 116: Lost in the Pavilion
There is an old saying at First University, 'One can always find students in the Shushan Pavilion, see the Alpha Society in the break room, meet the injured students of the Star Academy in the hospital, and hear the prayers of Atlas under the statue of the gods.'
This passage vividly summarizes the characteristics of the students of the four colleges.
But gradually, as time went on, these words took on a new development.
'One can always find the students of the Nine Beings who are lost in the corridor of the bookshelves in the Book Hill Pavilion, see the Alpha Club holding a party in the break room, encounter the students of the Star Academy fighting in the hospital bed, and hear the Atlas students praying to the unspeakable being'.
In these few sentences, the additional predicate is a very appropriate description of the risks faced by the students of the four colleges in their respective traits. For example, the Atlas students' pursuit of faith can lead them to be tempted by evil gods, and the students of Star Academy's paranoia about victory will make them not give up fighting even from their hospital beds - even if it's just playing cards.
In the process of pursuing knowledge, the students of Jiuyou College can easily get lost in the ocean of knowledge.
Zheng Qing got lost in the library.
Again.
Originally, he just went to return the "Cloud Nine Seals", and by the way, he found a few more review question books to help with the final exam.
But when he walked out of the bookshelf maze with a few books in his arms, such as "Final Exam General Review - High Score Breakthrough", "Talismans, Divination and Magic Texts, First-Grade Knowledge Recitation and Key Points Dialysis", and "Synchronous Tutoring and Detailed Explanation of Exercises for First-Grade Potions", his eyes unconsciously slid over the bookshelf beside him.
Then he saw a copy of "Half Moon Talk-On How to Become a Full Honor Student in Two Weeks", and couldn't help but put down the practice questions in his hand, sat on the ground, and couldn't wait to read it.
The book provides a wealth of test-taking methodologies, such as choosing the correct option for multiple choice questions, memorizing several sets of templates for short-answer questions a week before the exam, and working on the details of the magic practice exam if you are not proficient enough in the spells being tested—such as complete pre-casting etiquette, clear and loud spell chanting, and neat spell writing without smearing—so that even if you end up putting the bondage spell into a firework, the invigilator will give you a few more hard points.
Of course, Zheng Qing wouldn't be able to release even a binding spell.
However, the various test-taking methods mentioned in this book made him feel empowered and eye-opening.
For a few minutes, he even had the urge to challenge Liu Feifei or Dr. Xiao Da. He felt that if there was a test paper in front of him at the moment, it would be easier to get an excellent score with the method taught in "Half Moon Talk" and his own knowledge reserves.
When he rubbed his sore thighs, stood up and stuffed "Half Moon Talk" back into the bookshelf, another "Handwritten Notes—Lei Zhe's Classroom" next to him attracted his attention again.
That's it, one, two, three.
By the time Mr. Octopus, who was the librarian, waved his eight fists and woke up the young public scholarship student who was indulged in all kinds of "shortcuts", "secrets" and "tricks" from his fantasy, the hour and fifteen minutes had passed.
There is less than half an hour left before the start of the afternoon elective class.
"I've only been there for more than an hour!" the young student grinned, covering his red and swollen forehead, grinning his teeth: "According to the rules, even first-year students will not trigger the alarm until they disappear for an hour and a half......"
Mr. Octopus opened his mouth and squirted out a string of standard Songti characters, because there were too many words, Zheng Qing only caught a glimpse of a few blackened keywords: "...... Commissioned by a companion...... Advance application is required...... A quarter of an hour earlier than the standard stipulates ......"
At the end, the librarian spewed out a few big flowers: "This is the fifth time you've gotten lost in the library...... Can't you just follow the shelf honestly?!!"
The black dots under the question mark and exclamation mark were almost larger than Zheng Qing's skull.
Or these words drained the ink in the stomach of this Mr. Octopus, and the librarian did not say a word to Zheng Qing from dragging the wizard to throwing Zheng Qing out of the bookshelf and corridor.
Xiao Xiao was already standing at the exit of the library with a book in her arms, quietly watching a public scholarship student fall face down on the ground.
"According to the class bell, there are still nineteen minutes to go. The doctor reminded.
Zheng Qing got up from the ground in a hurry, didn't have time to pat the dust on his robe, took the textbook that Xiao Xiao took out for him, and hurriedly ran in the direction of the teaching building, while complaining: "...... Do you have to blame me for this...... If you want to blame the school, why is a library built like a labyrinth?"
"Because knowledge is the easiest way to lose one's existence. The doctor replied calmly.
This answer made Zheng Qing feel quite bored, and the dull hair on his head was also weakly hanging in his hair, no matter how the warm wind teased, he refused to be high-spirited.
After a few breaths.
"How do you know I'm going to get lost in there?"
"Because you lack faith. ”
"Huh. ”
Xiao Xiao ignored Zheng Qing's sneer and asked rhetorically, "Do you know that there is a proverb in front of the library?" ”
"Faith is the Sinan who wanders in the ocean of knowledge. Zheng Qing immediately finished answering, and then glanced at the doctor proudly: "Will anyone not know about this kind of thing? I'm just trying to learn the way of thinking of giants." ”
As he spoke, he briefly told Xiao Xiao the story of the Griffin giant.
The reason why it is simply told is because he thinks that the Doctor must know this story. Sure enough, after Zheng Qing finished this story in a few words, Xiao Xiao let out a mocking laugh from his mouth.
"The Griffin wizard has accumulated the ability to become a giant before he has the power of a giant...... You think you're learning from giants, but that's just too much of a stretch...... First University has a big, big library with books from ants to giants, but not both ants and giants can read these books. He is not wise that is not wise for himself. ”
"I know, I understand...... No one understands these principles better than I do. The young public scholarship student waved his hand, raised his arm and pressed the stupid hair on the top of his head: "How much food do you eat with a big belly...... I'll grasp this degree. ”
"No, you don't know. Xiao Xiao unceremoniously exposed the facts: "Once or twice, you may be able to use 'uncertain' as an excuse...... Four or five times is a knowingly offense. Seeing that you can't even grasp the little things in front of you, how can you be expected to use the giant's eyes correctly?"
"It's called 'high-level building', huhu. Zheng Qing gasped, and his steps became a little faster: "It is clearer to look down from a height." A large frame is easier for people to understand than a small structure...... Whew...... Just like the feud between wizards, only by understanding the contradictions between nobles and commoners can we understand the subtle atmosphere between those clubs in our school. ”
Xiao Xiao muttered a few words, but finally did not answer.
The school building is already in sight.