novelraw Chapter 665: Passed
Chapter 665: Passed
One, two, three...
Failed.
Failed.
Failed.
Mu Jianling, arms crossed, sat at the examination room entrance, his face still impassive, but the students’ hearts were anything but calm!
This!
This was too hard.
So hard that the students couldn’t help but wonder, could anyone really pass this assessment?
Initially, because of Ji You’s number 4444 performance, many had regained hope. Yet when it came to their own turn, they understood the difficulty firsthand—nearly everyone mimicked Ji You’s skateboard from the first checkpoint, but only a dozen or so succeeded.
Such a small success ratio, way too small.
To pass the first checkpoint without consuming energy, relying solely on a makeshift skateboard, seemed even harder than using energy.
Only then did they truly realize and recognize Ji You’s strength!
In what way was she strong?
The students privately discussed and analyzed this.
The main reason was number 4444 Ji You’s exceptional balancing ability; she could control the mech and maintain its balance despite her unfamiliarity, which was almost inconceivable.
Inside the examination room, a boy walked out dejectedly, head down, muttering to a few friends beside him:
"Cough cough..."
"Never dare to mock number 4444 again."
"It looked so effortless at the first checkpoint; we didn’t expect it to be this difficult in reality."
"Cough cough..."
"It’s really tough. Let’s not try to be clever anymore; this method doesn’t suit us. We should just honestly consume energy."
...
One after another, students failed, but compared to the first assessment, their performance was much improved.
Finally—
It was Shen Changqing’s turn.
Ji You’s eyes were wide as she asked her friends, "Do you think Shen Changqing can pass this time?"
Chu Jiaojiao: "Yes!"
Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Sheng Qingyan, and others nodded unison: "Yes!"
Ji You pursed her lips and smiled, saying, "Everyone seems to have so much faith in him." After a brief pause, she nodded as well, adding, "I’m sure he can do it too."
Shen Changqing, seemingly docile and steady in his actions, was actually quite stubborn. For instance, his insistence on using antique mechs repeatedly, like a stubborn ox, was solid proof.
Ji You also believed that Shen Changqing didn’t choose the antique mech just to be different; it must be because he found it useful.
As Shen Changqing started walking towards the examination room, he heard the words of his fellow students and the corners of his lips slightly lifted, his steps firming. Approaching the entrance, Mu Jianling suddenly asked, "Shen Changqing, do you really not plan to switch mechs?"
Shen Changqing nodded, "Teacher, I won’t change."
Mu Jianling said nothing more, simply raising his hand, pointing to the door, and said, "Go in."
Shen Changqing stepped in.
Once the system’s countdown ended, a group of 10 students rushed out.
Shen Changqing didn’t move. Under the gaze of all around, he took out the same tool that Ji You had used last time. After seeing this, the students weren’t too surprised, but—they wondered if Shen Changqing could succeed?
Shortly after, Shen Changqing proved himself with his actual actions. His movements were graceful, every step, every action, was flawless, and he broke through the first checkpoint even one minute faster than Ji You.
It took only 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
Next, he leaped into the second checkpoint.
There too, Shen Changqing’s performance was impressive.
The third checkpoint was shooting.
On shooting, Shen Changqing was a bit less skilled than Ji You, taking a longer time, but he still managed to pass smoothly with 10 shots and 8 hits.
Fourth level.
Fifth level.
Shen Changqing performed very steadily throughout, with hardly any major setbacks, and successfully passed the assessment.
The students cheered:
"Man, someone finally made it through."
"Shen Changqing is freaking awesome!"
"Antique mechs, are they really that strong? Makes me kinda want to switch mechs and give it a try."
"Advise you not to be a dead man walking, stick with the mech you’re familiar with. You guys might think Ji You and Shen Changqing make it look easy, but let me tell you, the flexibility of an antique mech isn’t even on par with a regular standard mech."
"Cough cough... I’m just talking nonsense."
...
No one was surprised that Shen Changqing passed the assessment, but they were very impressed nonetheless, because everyone had a real sense of the difficulty of the assessment. Although Ji You, number 4444, had set a standard passing example for everyone, watching others do it is one thing, but actual practice is a whole different ball game.
And Shen Changqing?
Shen Changqing also borrowed Ji You’s method of assessment, but he also had his own ideas and understanding, and, he improved Ji You’s method, clearing the levels using a way he was more adept with.
Shen Changqing was the first to succeed.
The second person to succeed was somewhat unexpected - it was Xuzhou.
When Xuzhou stepped out of the examination room, Mu Jianling seldom showed a smile and praised, "Well tested."
Xuzhou, with a stern face, though trying to restrain his tone, could not hide his excitement, and firmly said, "Thank you, Teacher, I will train even harder."
Mu Jianling watched Xuzhou walk out, looked around at the students, and suddenly raised her voice, "The top 10 students who earn the Basic Driving certificate will have their make-up exam fee and wear and tear fee waived. Everyone, go for it!"
"Wow!"
"Wow!"
"Wow!"
Amidst the chorus of wows, all the students turned to look at Shen Changqing and Xuzhou with eyes full of envy, jealousy, and hatred—
Ji You, hearing Teacher Mu announce the news, felt even more frustrated. Initially, she was the first one, but now—
Very frustrated.
Even more frustrating was the fact that there were only 10 slots, and Ji You’s student registration number was towards the end; by the time it was her turn, she reckoned the 10 slots would all be filled, right?
Feeling frustrated, Ji You boldly said, "Teacher, are 10 slots too few? Should we add a few more?"
Mu Jianling glanced at her and shook her head, "No."
Ji You mustered her courage and proposed, "Teacher, can I take the assessment earlier? Or, if my assessment score is higher than those among the 10, can I replace someone?"
Even though the make-up exam fee is only 10 points, that’s two meals of pork ribs.
Besides, there’s also the 5000+ credit points wear and tear that can be redeemed.
For that, Ji You had to strive for it.
That’s how the world works; opportunities are in the hands of those who can seize them, and without opportunities? Of course, you must strive to create them.
That’s how Ji You is; if she wants something, she’ll try her best to fight for it.
The other students, hearing Ji You’s proposal, all thought it made sense and stared at Mu Jianling with wide-open eyes, eagerly waiting.
Mu Jianling thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay! We will only record the scores of the first successful assessment for everyone, select the top 10 with the highest scores, and waive the make-up exam fee and mech wear and tear fee!"
Ji You instantly beamed with joy and without hesitation flattered, "Teacher, you’re truly like a fairy descending to Earth today."
Mu Jianling: "..."
The other students: "..."
Phew!
Where did this bootlicker come from? It’s clearly the Devil’s incarnation.
Ji You didn’t care about the others’ snide comments; with hope, she felt even more confident about the next assessment.
Then, Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan, Yue Qiyuan, Ji You, and others passed the second make-up examination. Ji You’s assessment score is currently the highest across the Combat Department, temporarily ranking first. As long as nothing out of the ordinary happens, she is firmly locked in for one of the top 10 slots.