Chapter 252: Who Is the Real Genius
The authoritative voice continued the lecture.
Lu Lin listened attentively, having resolved to redeem himself in the next exam. At this moment, he was as diligent as could be, focused and relentless in his studies.
In contrast, Xiao Ru, who had just scored a perfect score, seemed to be listening to the test paper explanation as though hearing an old monk chant scripture—her eyes glazed over, propped her head with her right hand, appearing ready to doze off at any moment.
Lu Lin mused to himself, why did Xiao Ru always seem sleepy? Could it be that she was staying up late in the dormitory watching historical romance dramas?
Moreover.
The person in charge of this evaluation was clearly a very authoritative teacher.
Given Xiao Ru's drowsy state during his explanation, she's definitely going to get reprimanded.
Perhaps he should remind her.
Lu Lin thought for a bit and instinctively glanced toward the lectern.
Oh, no one was there.
"Xiao Ru, Xiao Ru, don't fall asleep, be careful not to get punished by the teacher."
"Hmm?"
Xiao Ru tilted her head, dazedly looking at Lu Lin.
"Lu Lin!"
The Master's voice suddenly rose.
"What's the matter with you? Your exam results aren't good, yet you're not paying attention during class. I won't comment about you messing around, but you're deliberately speaking to disrupt your classmates."
"Stand up."
Lu Lin was taken aback, feeling aggrieved.
This Master is blind, isn't he?
He was just studying diligently, paying close attention to the lecture.
If it weren't for the lack of brush and ink, he was prepared to take classroom notes.
As it turned out, just because he worried that Xiao Ru might get scolded and tried to remind her, he got labeled for disrupting the class and affecting other students.
Affecting who?
Probably affected Xiao Ru's sleep.
Lu Lin discontentedly pouted, slumped over the desk and looked ahead.
He didn't argue, nor did he explain. He just lazily lay there.
"Hmph, truly a lost cause... forget it, Lu Lin, let's see your results after the next exam."
"Xiao Ru, what's going on with you, looking so sleepy?"
"Clearly, you must have stayed up late studying again last night."
"Come, Master here considers you passed, go take a rest before the next challenge."
"Here, take this blanket so you won't catch a cold while resting."
"Also, no reading books when you return, just have a good rest."
"Huh?"
Xiao Ru was oblivious to what was happening, only noticing a thin blanket falling onto her from the air and a door suddenly appearing on the school's wall, which Lu Lin curiously glanced at.
Geez.
Isn't this the kind of light gauze curtain-decorated boudoir for women in ancient times?
Why does Xiao Ru get the teacher's concern just for sleeping in class?
Whatever Lu Lin does is wrong.
Darn heavens, so unfair.
Lu Lin felt like crying.
But the Master ignored him and continued explaining the test paper contents.
Who knows how long it took, but eventually, they reached the last question.
The marriage system of the White-Bellied Panther in Cang Mountain.
Lu Lin quickly pricked up his ears; he remembered this question.
His choice was monogamy.
After all, in Lu Lin's view, the White-Bellied Panther from Cang Mountain was quick, surely it adhered to a monogamous system; more than that would be unmanageable.
"I've mentioned this in class many times before, I hope some students could use their brains a bit during lectures."
"You're here to learn, not to mess around and disturb your classmates."
"The White-Bellied Panther is a characteristic matriarchal beast tribe; within the tribe, a strong female panther leads, the rest are males."
"Therefore, no need to elaborate on the marriage system of the White-Bellied Panther."
"But, to ensure Lu Lin understands, here's the answer."
"The marriage system of the White-Bellied Panther is polyandry."
"Alright, that's the end of today's test paper explanation. Hopefully, in the next exam, Lu Lin can turn shame into motivation, work hard, and achieve a satisfying score."
Swoosh.
The voice faded away.
Lu Lin wanted so badly to give this lecturing Master the middle finger.
This wasn't a test paper explanation; it was clearly a mockery session.
Every question mentioned Lu Lin.
Truly drove Lu Lin to the brink, wishing for another exam right away, to show the Master the old man's real ability.
"Okay, so much time has passed since the last exam..."
"I wonder if everyone has grown from this exam's explanation and the study over this period."
"Especially Lu Lin, the Master still holds hope for you this time."
"Hopefully, you won't disappoint the Master."
Disappoint who?
Lu Lin silently muttered.
Why didn't you mention how long since the last exam?
Clearly, it's only been a minute.
Nevertheless, this was Lu Lin's chance to redeem himself.
He was ready to slap his perfect score test paper in the Master's face (if the Master has a face), to see if he still dared to be insolent.
"Brush, ink, paper, inkstone, get prepared, the test paper is now distributed."
"This exam remains 1,000 basic multiple-choice questions, each worth ten points."
"Now, the examination begins."
Another big pile of test papers were placed in front of Lu Lin, as he received the test paper and examined it.
He was instantly dumbfounded.
What the heck, why is this test paper different from the previous one?
It was a whole bunch of animal names Lu Lin didn't recognize, testing various aspects of animal growth, development, migration, breeding, and related knowledge.