My neighbor, the flight attendant
Everyone Doesn't Believe It
"Fatso, Vonny... really say it? Am I not dreaming?"
At this moment, Wilson himself found it hard to believe it. Happiness comes so fast. Vonny, the dream girl of every boy in school, a cold and unapproachable beauty, has made such a promise to her. If she makes it into the top 30 in their class, she will consider becoming her boyfriend.
If, before today, even if Vonny had said this to Wilson, he wouldn't have been too excited. Because for Wilson, reaching the top 30 in his class is very difficult. Even if he studied day and night, it was impossible for him to jump from one of the lowest students to the top 30. What's more, there's only about a month left to go to the national exam, and the final quality assessment exam, which takes place on Thursday and Friday, looks increasingly impossible.
However, the current Wilson was not like the previous Wilson who could not even remember basic words in English. With the cultivation power given to him by the "Twenty-Four Ocean Pearls" and the ability of "photographic memory," he could instantly memorize any knowledge. So, for him, even with just two more days left, getting into the top 30 was very possible.
"Really, crazy! You're gonna be famous.The most beautiful student in school has agreed to be your girlfriend! Haha..the whole class heard it!" Fatso Melvin said proudly, satisfied with herself. "You better thank me for writing that love letter on your behalf..."
Meanwhile, in the classroom, the men grew jealous and envious of Wilson after hearing what Vonny had just said. They wished they could also get such attention and promises from Vonny.
However, they were well aware of Wilson's academic achievements. He is the lowest student, the weakest student in the entire Class 2 High School. How could he possibly be in the top 30? An impossible goal to achieve.
"Damn, Fatso! Of course you dream of it, Wilson... Vonny's words were nothing but ridicule for Wilson..."
Alfiandi, the campus bully became envious and angry, walking confidently towards Wilson and Melvin's table, arrogantly pointing at Wilson. "Wilson, I warned you! Vonny's gonna be my girlfriend, you can't think about it. Besides, do you really think that some words and promises you can't accomplish mean he's interested in you? It's just a joke. Look at you before you move on. With your bad grades, is that possible?"
"You... Alfiandi, what makes you think I'm trash? Why do you believe that I can't get in the top 30?"
Facing Alfiandi, Wilson stood up without hesitation and firmly declared, "The more you look down on me, the more you underestimate me. Well, I will prove it to all of you. Forget about the top 30, even getting in the top 10 in this quality assessment exam is not difficult for me."
"Haha! What the hell are you saying? Did I hear wrong? Best student in class? Listen to. everybody! Listen carefully..This guy, Wilson, who has always been among the worst students in the class, dares to say that the top 10 is not difficult? Wilson, are you sure you're not talking about the worst 10 in class?"
Seeing Wilson's confidence, Alfiandi more arrogantly mocked him. Laughter and innuendo filled the entire class. No one believed what Wilson said, let alone that he could actually enter the top 10 in the class.
Therefore, to everyone, Wilson's words just now sounded just like bragging and a rebellious response to Alfiandi. Even Wilson's best friend, Fatso Melvin, became unwell and tugged at Wilson's arm while whispering with a wrinkled face, "Crazy man! Don't be so big-mouthed... We're talking about the top ten... It may feel nice to have a big head, but it would be a great disgrace if you fail..."
"Fatso, don't you believe me either? Well, I, Wilson, put my word here. I'm determined to enter the top ten in this quality inspection exam."
Everyone in the class looked at Wilson. Their expressions were full of ridicule and disbelief, as if extinguishing his spirit with cold water. But the more these classmates denigrated Wilson and booed him, the more he felt a burning zeal. In a loud voice, he conveyed to the entire class, "Maybe you guys think that I'm boasting, talking big, or silly. Some say that when others extinguish your spirit with cold water, let your spirit light up before replying to it. Please pour your cold water on me, for my life is like chalk. The more cold water you pour, the more I'll burn..."
Never before has Wilson spoken with such confidence and enthusiasm in class. Previously, he had poor grades and lacked confidence, so he faded in the middle of the classroom environment. Many of his classmates did not even know that there was a student named Wilson sitting in the back corner of the room.
Today, however, Wilson ignores the feeling of being neglected in the classroom for the past three years. From today on, he is determined to rise up and make himself seen by everyone. Good riddance! Let them scorn him, let them pour cold water. The more cold water they pour, the more it will burn. He will work harder, using his confidence, his achievements, and undeniable results to slap them and show how premature their previous taunts and jeers were.
This is life like chalk!
The more cold water poured, the more smoldering!
With the words spoken by Wilson, the classmates who had been booing suddenly became silent, pondering the meaning behind his statement. They were also surprised that someone like Wilson, who had always been unnoticed, could utter such profound words.
However, this silence lasted only a few seconds, then the classmates exploded again with more intense ridicule and attacks on Wilson.
"Life is like chalk? Does he really believe that by speaking well, his values will increase?"
"He was Wilson, hardly ever speaking normally, but in a precarious situation, he suddenly knew how to act as a victim. It's pathetic..."
"Did he really think that he could raise his grades quickly to enter the top ten yearly? The dream! If the exam was really that easy, even Wilson could be ranked in the top ten yearly, and our entire class would score perfect..."