Chapter 11: Physics Level 1

On the school's cement playground, nearly thirty classes from the Arts and Sciences departments, totaling over two thousand students, gathered together.

They were here to participate in the hundred-day sprint pledge ceremony for the college entrance examination.

“I promise.”

“No more cowardly retreat, no pointless hesitation.”

“I dare to fight with all my might.”

…

On stage, Zhou Junhao, an outstanding student representative, delivered a roaring speech. As the top student in the key classes and the school’s prized protégé destined for Qinghua University, no one was more fitting to stand there.

Behind the rows of students, the homeroom teachers were busy exchanging information about their classes.

“There are basically only three months left in school. I’m preparing to tailor a sprint plan for them.”

“Striving to raise the scores by another thirty points.”

With full confidence, Cui Zhibang spoke proudly of his students. As the homeroom teacher of a key class, he had every reason to be confident.

A female teacher nearby shook her head. “It’s not easy for top students to improve their scores further.”

“No choice. This year, the principal set high targets: no fewer than ten students admitted to top universities, and the entire class must achieve a one hundred percent pass rate above the second-tier cutoff,” Cui Zhibang said helplessly, shrugging.

Wang Qingtao, who had been silent, couldn’t help joining the discussion.

“Speaking of which, I recently discovered a promising math talent in my class. Not only is he progressing rapidly, but his problem-solving mindset resembles that of competition students. If this were a city high school, he might even try out for math competitions.”

“Maybe he’ll catch Qinghua University’s attention.”

“Only discovering such a talent in senior year?” Cui Zhibang cast a doubtful glance.

Wang Qingtao hurriedly explained, “I blame myself for missing it earlier. Unfortunately, his scores in other subjects are quite ordinary.”

Cui Zhibang showed little interest in the math talent. He strode over to Wang Qingtao with a bright smile and sincere tone.

“Let me talk to you, Old Wang. I think it’s best if Chen Lu from your class transfers directly to our key class.”

“I promise she can get into Qinghua University.”

“Stop right there. Don’t even think about it. She won’t do any worse in my Class Three,” Wang Qingtao replied warily.

It was hard enough to keep just one Qinghua seedling; losing her would be unbearable.

Cui Zhibang wasn’t surprised by Wang Qingtao’s reaction. After all, this wasn’t the first time they’d discussed poaching students. Though he laughed it off, he pointed toward the student rows and added a reminder.

“Not necessarily. I feel like her performance has declined somewhat.”

Following Cui Zhibang’s finger, Wang Qingtao frowned slightly. Among the students, Chen Lu was sitting on a bench, her head leaning on her deskmate’s shoulder, nearly dozing off. Without hesitation, he walked over.

“Did you not rest well yesterday?” he asked with concern.

Chen Lu had gotten up at five that morning. Her biological clock was disrupted, and the monotony of the leaders’ speeches at the assembly made her drowsy, causing her to lean on Yang Huijuan’s shoulder and almost fall asleep.

Hearing her homeroom teacher’s voice, she immediately woke up and sat upright.

She looked uncomfortable, like a good student caught doing something wrong, and quickly explained honestly.

“Maybe I got up too early and didn’t get enough sleep.”

“That won’t do. Studying is important, but you must also take care of yourself,” Wang Qingtao gently admonished.

Chen Lu obediently nodded.

Just as he finished speaking, a commotion arose behind them.

“Xu Ming.”

“We’re in the middle of the pledge ceremony. You’d better put your book away.”

When the group first gathered, Li Wenhui had mentioned this, but Xu Ming hadn’t paid much attention and continued reviewing his physics. Now Li Wenhui brought it up again.

Xu Ming paused flipping through his book, looked up at Li Wenhui, and calmly replied in a steady voice.

“The purpose of the pledge ceremony is to encourage everyone to study hard. Is there a problem with me following the meeting’s spirit now?”

“Anyway, it’s not—”

Li Wenhui was cut off by Wang Qingtao.

“Xu Ming has his own review methods and schedule. Don’t interfere anymore. I’ll tell the other subject teachers the same.”

“Understood, Teacher Wang.”

Li Wenhui was instantly silenced.

With the small incident resolved, the group quickly returned to harmony, and the collective pledge began.

This marked the official start of the senior year’s high-intensity final sprint.

Perhaps influenced by the assembly, the classroom’s study atmosphere was much more intense in the afternoon.

Even Qian Hong perked up intermittently, no longer resting his head on the desk during lunch break.

Instead, he was solving problems.

Xu Ming was pleased to see this and even explained two math problems to Qian Hong.

A day passed in the blink of an eye.

Facing the rapidly growing physics experience, Xu Ming had to admit that spending a lot on textbooks was somewhat worthwhile.

At least they made it easy to find the core knowledge points, facilitating his review.

It improved his efficiency to some extent.

Of course, he knew more clearly that the main advantage came from the skill “Formula Derivation,” which provided auxiliary support.

During evening self-study, after reviewing high school physics knowledge points and accelerating understanding and flexible application through problem-solving, the panel finally displayed the academic level-up message he had been eagerly awaiting.

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[Through diligent study, your [Physics] skill has improved, gaining 2 experience points.]

[Through diligent study, your [Physics] level has increased to Lv1.]

[You have acquired the skill — [Deep Sleep]]

[Skill: Deep Sleep]

[Effect: Your deep sleep duration increases significantly.]

“Deep sleep?”

Reading the message clearly, Xu Ming’s first thought was that he could study longer in the future.

Drawing on knowledge from his previous life, Xu Ming was not unfamiliar with deep sleep.

Also called slow-wave sleep, this state is marked by complete bodily relaxation.

The metabolic rate drops to its lowest.

Besides promoting cell regeneration and boosting immunity, it also consolidates and enhances long-term memory, playing a critical role in learning.

If his deep sleep duration increased significantly, it would bring tremendous benefits.

He had worried before that waking up early and lacking sleep might cause poor daytime energy and reduce study efficiency. Now, those concerns vanished completely.

“This is great.”

“In that case, I can get up even earlier tomorrow. After all, I already have the classroom key.”

Having understood the effect of the new skill “Deep Sleep,” Xu Ming quietly contemplated his next plan, considering which subject to prioritize in his review.

The next day.

Xu Ming naturally awoke just after four o’clock.

The increased proportion of deep sleep allowed him to shorten his sleep time compared to others.

Moreover, his condition was much better.

Walking to the classroom, he carefully sensed his physical state.

He felt refreshed and vibrant, his face free of fatigue, as if he had inexhaustible energy. Every cell in his body seemed to be rejoicing, making him want to shout out loud with exhilaration.