CHAPTER 1195: CHAPTER 1196: THE LOVE-STRUCK BROTHER’S SISTER 38

After the midterm exam results came out, Zhang Yu stayed firmly within the top thirty of the year.

If her scores made a big leap forward at the beginning, directly hitting the rocket class threshold and surprising everyone.

This time her results might make some people uncomfortable, but more people were able to calmly accept it all.

Zhang Dong knew that Zhang Yu unexpectedly achieved the thirtieth place in the midterm, and he was overjoyed.

He directly pulled out five thousand from his pocket, "Take it."

Previously, Zhang Dong mentioned that whoever got good exam results would get a reward, but she didn’t take it seriously, thinking it was designated for Zhang Hao.

Unexpectedly, she was included as well, "Thanks, Dad."

Even though her current pocket money was enough, and she could save a little, nobody complained about having too much money.

Especially when Zhang Dong was so generous, giving out five thousand, it left quite a few people stunned.

Particularly Liang Yan’s face, which turned quite ugly, and Zhang Yu knew she was probably silently cursing inside.

"For the final exams, if you make it into the top thirty of the year, I’ll give ten thousand," Zhang Dong waved generously.

"Xiao Hao, you’ll get the same treatment." Whether directly announcing the reward standard now could motivate Zhang Hao to try hard remains unknown.

Zhang Hao, upon hearing that entering the top thirty in the final exams would bring a reward of ten thousand, felt tempted? Of course, he was thoroughly tempted.

But recalling his grades, even without mock exams or midterms, he knew that meeting the qualifications and getting this money would be very difficult.

Zhang Yu never thought there would be ten thousand available for the final exams. She was instantly overjoyed, "Five thousand for the midterm, ten thousand for the final, as long as it’s in the top thirty, right?"

Zhang Yu felt that this deal could really be done, "Dad, I can do it, I can do it."

Zhang Dong nodded with satisfaction and then looked at Zhang Hao.

The latter thought about his small treasury, pursuing Chen Jiaojiao really cost a lot, and there was little money left in the small treasury.

Pursuing a girl requires money; without money, how can one pursue a girl?

No matter what, he had to work hard to earn money, "Dad, don’t worry, I’ll certainly work hard."

Motivated by the ten thousand, Zhang Hao studied quietly in the study room at night, attending online courses and taking notes.

Zhang Hao’s behavior made Zhang Dong very satisfied, that’s how it should be.

Zhang Yu really didn’t take the ten thousand bonus to heart. No matter how much she looked forward to the money, she needed to stay calm.

Zhang Yu studied, reviewed, and practiced questions at her own pace, not changing because of outside factors.

Zhang Yu knew that Zhang Hao now became very serious; why she knew is simple: Liang Yan explained it for him.

She said he was studying seriously every day, reviewing until late every night, "I think Xiao Hao’s grades will definitely keep advancing."

Liang Yan glanced at Zhang Yu, who was eating with her head down, finding her unsatisfying, "Little Yu, it’s not that I look down on girls, but girls really have no advantage in science subjects."

"Little Yu just never took it seriously or cared before."

"Now she’s grown up, knows the good from the bad, and started studying seriously."

"Sooner or later, his grades will surpass yours." Liang Yan had all sorts of inexplicable confidence in Zhang Hao.

Zhang Yu kept nodding while eating, "Right, right." You’re the eldest in the family; whatever you say is right.

Anyway, talking about his good performance doesn’t cost money. Zhang Hao studying earnestly in the study room; Zhang Yu believed, lately, Zhang Dong came home early every day, eating then busying himself in the study room.

If Zhang Hao wanted to perform well, he definitely wouldn’t do anything inappropriate in front of Zhang Dong; that would really piss off the old man.

As for whether he’d study earnestly once back in his room, Zhang Yu reserved her judgement, maybe he’d be conversing with Chen Jiaojiao instead.

Going out with classmates to review on weekends, even if it’s genuinely reviewing, it’s still a byproduct of a relationship.

"Son, push harder, but also take care of your health. The midterms are coming up; prioritize your wellbeing." Thinking about soon knowing Zhang Hao’s performance this semester elevated Liang Yan’s mood.

What? The finals are right around the corner? Liang Yan’s words left Zhang Hao stunned. What happened, wasn’t the entrance ceremony held just recently, how is it finals time already?

Zhang Hao was stunned, what should he do? Although he’s been working hard, his weekends were spent sweetly with Chen Jiaojiao in the library for reviews.

Though there was reading, most of the time, they gathered to chat.

What to do? Zhang Hao was really anxious; without a good score this time, there’d be no good outcome awaiting him.

Liang Yan waited for a while but didn’t get Zhang Hao’s response, "What’s wrong?"

Zhang Hao was sweating profusely and really didn’t know what to do, "I was just thinking whether I could make the top thirty this time."

Worried, truly worried, he still decided to preempt their expectations.

"Mom, you know when I entered the school, my scores were far below the threshold."

Zhang Hao sighed lightly, looking heavily burdened.

Wow, Zhang Yu never expected Zhang Hao could operate this way, but thinking about it, it seemed normal; a crying child gets milk.

What a worry, Liang Yan thought and agreed. She waved her hand, "Your foundation is lacking, can’t improve dramatically so fast."

After some thought, Liang Yan said, "If your scores enter the top fifty, I can give five thousand."

Heaven knows how hard it was for Liang Yan to squeeze out that five thousand.

Liang Yan felt it very hard to part with the money, but when it reached Zhang Hao’s ears, he felt that whenever it involved money, she became stingy, despite all her talk about doing him well.

But he couldn’t afford to appear proud, refusing the money; he couldn’t win the ten thousand, but certainly couldn’t miss out on the five thousand.

"Fine, I’ll definitely try hard." The ten thousand was a huge challenge, unlikely to be obtained, but five thousand was different; with some effort, it should be achievable.

Zhang Dong was listening the whole time, dissatisfied that Liang Yan lowered the reward criteria without consulting him.

They previously agreed to push Zhang Hao to strive harder; they promised firmly to do it.

No consultation in the operation, and decisions were made on the fly.

Zhang Yu saw Zhang Dong’s displeased expression, knowing there might be another disagreement on Zhang Hao’s studying.

In her view, there’s no need to get angry over this; shouldn’t they worry about whether Zhang Hao even makes the top hundred?