Chapter 55: Mathematics Level About to Increase

"Donglai, you are the man!"

Once again, as Wang Donglai prepared to leave the dormitory to head to the library, Baili Xiu gave him a thumbs-up and praised him with a face full of admiration.

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Wang Donglai looked at Baili Xiu in confusion.

Xue Tao also shifted his eyes away from the computer, looked at Wang Donglai, and said, "Donglai, don't mind him. He's just jealous."

Hearing Xue Tao say this, Wang Donglai finally realized what was happening and said, "This is actually a source of distress for me as well. Being handsome and good at studying—it's a struggle!"

After a bit of self-praise that drew laughter and playful scolding from the others, Wang Donglai finally walked out of the dormitory.

The military training at Tangdu Jiaoda lasted for two weeks.

The time was neither too long nor too boring.

The instructors would occasionally change up the routines to keep everyone's interest piqued.

Military boxing, singing revolutionary songs, or even individual talent shows.

Whenever a lively female student with a commanding presence performed, it often triggered a wave of wild cheering and howling on the playground, with the sound waves soaring into the sky.

Some danced, some sang, some performed magic, and some even came fully prepared with musical instruments like the guzheng or pipa. It was truly a blooming garden of talent that was a feast for the eyes.

Since the female students were so outstanding, naturally, some male students wouldn't want to be left out, showcasing their own talents one after another.

B-BOX, magic shows, martial arts demonstrations, singing, moonwalking, erhu performances, and a whole series of other talents caused gasps of admiration from the female contingents.

Amidst the crowd, Wang Donglai remained inconspicuous.

He knew his stage was not here, nor was it the right time.

The students performing talents now were like peacocks spreading their wings, competing for attention and seeking favor from the opposite sex.

This was not what Wang Donglai wanted.

If he could, he could learn any instrument within a single day, provided he had the right books.

Or he could master any art, whether it be singing or magic, within a day.

With his Reading System, Wang Donglai was the sole player in the game of "Earth Online."

As long as he wished, he could play it in ten thousand different ways!

***

In the evening.

Once the military training session ended.

As before, Wang Donglai spent his time in the library with Chen Mengni and Guo Xing.

However, for Wang Donglai, he only needed to read.

The two girls, however, were not so fortunate, so he had to provide them with tutoring and explanations from time to time.

At this moment, Wang Donglai was explaining things to Chen Mengni.

"You are majoring in Accounting. If you only want to be an accountant who just keeps the books, it's simple: just study hard at school, don't fail your classes, and you can work as an accountant after graduation."

"But, if you want to be a more powerful accountant, you must learn much more."

"Certifications like the CPA, Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant, and ACCA are essential; you must obtain all of them."

"You need to set a goal now to conquer all these certificates. When the holidays come, don't go home. I'll find an internship for you. Go and learn these things firsthand; seeing them in practice often allows you to learn much faster."

"A large enterprise will inevitably have a CFO. That position is climbed step-by-step from accounting. Since you have chosen this major, I cannot stand idly by. As long as you don't give up, I will train you to become a qualified CFO no matter what."

"Keep going. Work hard to keep up with my pace, and I will take you to see the other side of this world."

Wang Donglai's eyes were resolute and serious, lending him a unique charm.

For a moment, Chen Mengni and Guo Xing were left dazed by his gaze.

"Ahem, Guo Xing, you chose Law. This is also a major discipline. To master it requires immense effort; there is too much to memorize. You must pass the Judicial Examination, but I suggest you focus your efforts on Contract Law, Property Law, Company Law, Securities Law, Insurance Law, and Bankruptcy Law."

"Just like Mengni, don't go home during the holidays. I'll find a place for you both to intern. You can learn the textbook knowledge while observing how others operate in practice."

"To read ten thousand books, one must also travel ten thousand miles. You both need to be mentally prepared for this."

"Well? Do you have confidence? If you feel it's too difficult, the school supports changing majors; you still have a chance."

After finishing his speech, Wang Donglai waited for their answers.

Upon hearing his words, the two girls did not hesitate for a second, immediately refusing in unison: "No!"

"Fine. Since that's the case, you will prepare by reading according to the plan I've laid out."

After saying this, Wang Donglai produced two pieces of paper, each containing a reading list he had compiled for them.

The lists were densely packed with hundreds of books, all of which were essential reading for the two girls.

They didn't just have to read them; they had to fully absorb and understand them.

Taking their respective lists, both girls instinctively gasped. Their expressions were not of frustration or fear, but rather of excitement, their gazes turning determined.

***

As the international situation shifted, some events occurred in Tangdu as well.

Wang Donglai was aware of this, but having experienced it once before, he was not filled with righteous indignation as he had been in his previous life.

The disgusting things that neighboring country had done were far more than just one or two incidents.

The current situation was sudden, but ultimately, it was inevitable.

As for how to truly stop such things from happening, Wang Donglai would only gradually understand the real method several years later.

"Dropping dumplings!"

Building ships like dropping dumplings—only by demonstrating substantive strength could one make those small-minded actors shut their mouths.

His Politics skill, which had reached Level 4, had also taught him a great deal.

The political textbooks in high school had already written down the true essence of politics; it was just that many people failed to realize it.

Only after entering society would they slowly come to understand.

Development is the absolute truth!

This sentence seemed simple, but in reality, every word was worth its weight in gold, interpreting the current state of affairs.

Only through development could many contradictions be neutralized at their very inception.

Development was the ultimate remedy for all sorts of problems.

The motherland was currently in a state of "hiding one's light and nurturing strength."

Focusing on development, honing internal skills, and improving oneself.

Wait until the wind rises one day, and the great powers shall be ourselves!

This phrase had been very popular in his previous life.

Although it seemed somewhat imprecise or even self-deprecating, it contained the intense sense of indignation held in everyone's hearts—the feeling of watching the world's center slowly decline from the Qing Dynasty to the present, enduring endless humiliation.

When they saw the motherland grow strong, that sense of pride blossomed from the bottom of their hearts, transforming into this very phrase.

Once, the great powers flaunted their might; now, we have become an existence far beyond them.

What a magnificent feeling!

Tangdu Jiaoda had directly closed its gates, forbidding students from leaving to avoid any potential incidents.

Wang Donglai, meanwhile, quietly focused on his books.

Hiding away in a small building to build an empire, regardless of the changing seasons.

*Ding! The player is reading "Elementary Number Theory," gained Experience Points +196.*

Setting down "Elementary Number Theory," Wang Donglai opened his system panel to check his progress.

[Player: Wang Donglai] [Attributes: Constitution 9, Intelligence 8] [Level: Level 3 (350/10000)] [Reading Categories: High School Compulsory, Computer Science, Economics] [Skill: Photographic Memory] [Abilities: Sense of Direction, Speed Reading, Mental Calculation]

Chinese: Lv6 (348/15000) Mathematics: Lv5 (9482/10000) English: Lv5 (3482/5000) Geography: Lv4 (1024/2000) Politics: Lv4 (975/2000) History: Lv4 (986/2000) Chemistry: Lv2 (1345/2000) Physics: Lv2 (1597/2000) Biology: Lv2 (1168/2000) Computer Science: Lv3 (543/10000) Economics: Lv2 (481/5000)

After such a long period of reading day and night, Wang Donglai had finally brought his Mathematics level to the brink of promotion.

He was only 518 experience points away from reaching Level 6, at which point he would gain an additional skill or ability.

Wang Donglai was quite curious and expectant about the upcoming ability or skill.

During this period, aside from [Sense of Direction], which he hadn't had the chance to use, the other abilities had played a massive role.

Glancing at the sky outside, it was already too late; there wasn't enough time to push his Mathematics level higher, so Wang Donglai set the thought aside.

Tomorrow would be the summary assembly marking the end of military training.

The day after tomorrow would be the freshman welcome assembly, where Wang Donglai would represent the new class in giving a speech.