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Chapter 34: The No One Wants Study Groups

The pleasant conversation came to an end as the teacher entered the classroom. Chen An stopped sharing his tales of rural fun, and the classmates, including Lu Li, took out their textbooks in preparation for the class.

The class leader stood up first, and after a uniform greeting, the entire class followed suit.

"Hello, teacher!"

"Hello, students!"

To everyone's surprise, it wasn't their Chinese teacher who walked in but a familiar male teacher. This sparked immediate discussion among the students.

"Everyone, quiet down. It's time for class."

The male teacher adjusted his glasses and spoke to the somewhat noisy class.

"Physical education teacher, um... long time no see."

The chubby student in the front row stood up with a puzzled expression. "But now it's Chinese class, did you come to the wrong classroom?"

"You idiot, it's the period right before the summer vacation exams."

Chen An sneered and teased the physical education teacher, who seemed to have been absent for a long time. "During this period, you should be bedridden."

"Who's bedridden is your Chinese teacher."

The physical education teacher looked awkwardly at the students, who hadn't seen him in a while. "So, I'm very... sorry, but I'm filling in for this class for now. Yes, you heard correctly, I, your physical education teacher, will be teaching you Chinese today."

After a moment of silence, there was an explosive cheer, and the male and female students who couldn't wait to have physical education class again were eager to rush to the school's playground.

"Stop it, all of you!"

The physical education teacher helplessly watched the excited male and female students, but he specially noted the only student who remained seated and unmoved in his original seat—Chen An.

"Me taking over doesn't mean you can have physical education class. Sit back in your seats."

The male and female students, who had enjoyed a moment of excitement, returned to their original seats, full of complaints.

"Now take out your Chinese textbooks and start self-study in groups..."

Although the students had been sick and tired of studying due to the upcoming final exams, their eyes sparkled with hope as they looked at the physical education teacher.

"I know you're feeling a lot of pressure because of the final exams approaching. As a physical education teacher, this is the only help I can offer you."

The physical education teacher put his index finger to his lips and whispered, "Keep it down, and it's even better if you can communicate using notes instead of talking, so as not to disturb other classes."

"Huh?"

Lu Li was puzzled as her classmates began to organize themselves into groups during the teacher's silent approval, engaging in hushed conversations.

"Don't you know? This is the study group mode."

Chen An casually explained, "Several people form a small group, and they discuss and share knowledge with each other."

"My previous school didn't have this."

Lu Li looked bewildered as she observed her classmates openly chatting during class under the teacher's consent.

"Furthermore, the group in front of us is passionately and quietly debating who is stronger between 'Monkey D. Luffy' and 'Sun Wukong'.' Are you sure this is what study groups are supposed to learn?"

"Of course not. I also have my own study group. Let's talk about something serious."

Chen An shrugged, "I've always wanted to discuss Mr. Zhou Shuren's work 'Grave Inscriptions.' I genuinely feel that 'In the midst of the raging waves, I am cold; In the heavens, I see an abyss. In the eyes of all, I see nothing; In hopelessness, I find salvation.' This sentence has a lot of depth. Let's explore it together."

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After a moment of silence, Lu Li gave her resolute answer, "So, does 'Monkey D. Luffy' have any comparability with 'Sun Wukong'? Whether it's Sun Wukong from Journey to the West or Goku from Dragon Ball, they both clearly outclass Luffy, right?"

"What does a girl like you know?!"

The skinny guy, who clearly supported Luffy, looked at Lu Li with disdain. "If 'strength' means having great physical power, then our physical education teacher is the strongest in the entire school, even stronger than Chen An. Look at how he's been bullied. His classes are always taken over by others."

"Don't change the topic!"

The chubby guy said seriously, "If the comparison is about having the power to destroy the Earth with a single wave, both versions of Goku are way stronger than Luffy, right?"

The skinny guy was momentarily at a loss for words, but he quickly argued, "Goku is a Saiyan, the most powerful fighting race in the universe! The Rubber Fruit is just an ordinary fruit. Comparing Goku and Luffy, don't you think it's unfair?"

Watching the two argue louder and louder, Chen An, with a hint of helplessness, took out a ruler and gently tapped both of them on their backs.

"Keep it down. The physical education teacher is giving us this 'self-study' opportunity under a lot of pressure. Don't make trouble for him."

The chubby guy and the skinny guy, feeling resentful, picked up pens and paper and started a silent argument through written notes.

After somewhat understanding what a 'study group' was, Lu Li shifted her attention back to Chen An, hopeful.

"Can I join your study group?"

"Well, about that..."

Chen An hesitated as he looked at Lu Li, feeling a bit conflicted.

Lu Li also noticed that everyone was forming groups with several people and no one was approaching Chen An.

Unlike her, who had transferred to this school, Chen An had been attending this school for a long time, and he had a surprisingly good personality. It shouldn't be like this, what's going on?

Chen An scratched his head and said to Lu Li, "Each study group has its own name. My group's name is 'No One Wants to Study Group,' and I'm the leader."

"'No One Wants to Study Group'?"

Lu Li blinked her eyes, intrigued, and said, "It's indeed a good name, but such a straightforward name, and the teacher actually allows its existence?"

"This super cool name, when you put it that way, why does it sound weird?"

Chen An helplessly shrugged and said, "To be precise, it's the 'No One Wants to Study Group,' and it's open to students who have the 'No One Wants' attribute."

"'No One Wants' students?"

Lu Li became even more puzzled. "Do such people really exist?"

"Of course, they do."

Chen An pointed with his finger and said, "Although our school doesn't have outright bullying... at least I haven't seen anything like that, there's subtle exclusion that definitely exists. For example, not playing with kids who can only get single-digit scores on exams, or kids who stutter, or kids with a big scar on their face. I actively invite these 'No One Wants' kids to join my group, even if they are from other classes."

"Why..."

"Um, you got me there."

Chen An rubbed his chin and looked at Lu Li. "Talking to and learning with those 'No One Wants' kids, playing basketball together, do I need a reason for that?"