Chapter 663 Stronger
In the class, the competition among classmates is becoming more and more fierce, and those once pure friendships seem to be changing quietly. Partners who once discussed problems together and encouraged each other now inevitably feel jealous or secretly compete with each other when facing exam rankings. Once, Qi Tongwei and several good friends participated in the mathematics competition training organized by the school. Everyone sat together to discuss a complex geometry problem. Qi Tongwei proposed his own solution. He thought it would be recognized and discussed by everyone as usual, but unexpectedly one of the classmates said sarcastically: "Hey, Qi Tongwei, you think you are the only smart one, maybe your idea doesn't work at all." As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly became awkward, and other students looked at each other, not knowing how to respond. Qi Tongwei was stunned for a moment, his heart full of grievances and confusion. He didn't understand how his former good friends could become like this. The friendship that was once as warm as the bright stars seemed to be covered with a layer of haze.
At the same time, unexpected disputes also occurred in class affairs. The head teacher decided to re-elect the monitor. Qi Tongwei was one of the popular candidates because of his previous active work for the class, excellent grades and prestige in the hearts of his classmates. But at this time, some rumors against him were spread. Some people said that the reason why he actively participated in class activities was to show off and to win more opportunities for himself to be evaluated for excellence; others said that when he helped his classmates, he was actually showing off his abilities. These unfounded rumors pierced Qi Tongwei's heart like a sting, making him angry and helpless. Although he tried his best to clarify and explain his original intention to his classmates, the effect was minimal in that delicate atmosphere. In the final election of the monitor, he regretted losing. Looking at the elected students standing on the podium to accept everyone's congratulations, Qi Tongwei resisted the loss and squeezed out a smile on his face, but only he knew the bitterness in his heart.
In terms of family, his parents' expectations also became a heavy pressure on his heart. His parents have always been proud of him and praised his excellence to everyone they met. Now that they see his grades have dropped, they can't help but show worry and a little disappointment. Every time at a family gathering, relatives ask about his academic performance, his parents' answers are no longer as proud and confident as before, which makes Qi Tongwei feel very guilty. He feels that he has failed his parents' expectations and brought shame to his family.
However, Qi Tongwei did not give up. In countless quiet nights, he lay in bed, looking at the moonlight outside the window, recalling the dreamlike life he had experienced, the hardships and hardships, and the coldness of the world. He told himself, what are these setbacks in front of him? Since he cannot escape, he should face them bravely and break through the many difficulties that seem to trap him.
He began to adjust his study methods, making detailed study plans every day and allocating time reasonably. In the morning, he would get up early to recite English words and ancient Chinese poems, using the time when his memory was the best to consolidate basic knowledge; in class, he was more focused and took dense notes. When he encountered questions he didn't understand, he would find out the answers even if he chased the teacher after class; in the evening, after finishing his homework, he no longer blindly practiced questions, but did special exercises for his weak subjects. After finishing, he carefully analyzed the reasons for the wrong questions and summarized the problem-solving skills. At the same time, he also took the initiative to ask those students with excellent grades for advice, put aside his former pride, and humbly learn from others' strengths.
Qi Tongwei also tried to repair the cracks in the friendship. He took the initiative to find the classmate who had spoken coldly to him, talked to him calmly, expressed his feelings frankly, and asked the other party if he had done something wrong that caused him to misunderstand. After sincere communication, the classmate finally spoke his mind. It turned out that he had not achieved ideal results in the last few exams, and felt inferior and anxious, so he unconsciously said such words to Qi Tongwei. The two men untied their knots, smiled at each other, and their former friendship slowly warmed up. Qi Tongwei understood that friction and misunderstandings are inevitable on the road to growth. As long as you are kind-hearted and communicate actively, you can always resolve conflicts and make friendship stronger.
Faced with class rumors and the frustration of not being elected as class monitor, Qi Tongwei chose to prove himself with practical actions. He actively participated in class activities as always, and was more dedicated to helping classmates, no longer caring about other people's gossip. In the general cleaning activities organized by the school, he took the initiative to take on the dirtiest and most tiring work, cleaning windows and sweeping corners, busy sweating but without complaints; when classmates encountered difficulties in learning and asked him for help, he always put down his work at the first time, patiently helped to answer, and took the initiative to share the learning materials he had sorted out. Gradually, classmates saw his sincerity and kindness, and those rumors were broken, and his prestige in the class was re-established.
At home, Qi Tongwei took the initiative to talk to his parents, telling them about the difficulties and pressures he encountered in his studies, and expressed his determination to work hard to make progress. After hearing this, his parents felt very distressed. They realized that they had put too much invisible pressure on Qi Tongwei before, and they all said that they would give him more support and encouragement, and no longer only focus on grades. The family atmosphere became warm and harmonious, and Qi Tongwei also felt the warmth and strength from his family, which gave him a more solid backing when facing the storms outside.
As time went by, Qi Tongwei's efforts began to bear fruit. His grades improved steadily and he once again ranked among the top in the class. The friendships that had once been problematic have now become deeper and more sincere, and the days when his friends work together to pursue their dreams are filled with laughter. Although he is not the class monitor, his classmates trust him very much and will actively consult him when encountering major class events. He has become the backbone of the class.
Qi Tongwei knows that life is a challenging journey, and there will be different difficulties and setbacks at every stage, but as long as you stick to your original intention, maintain a positive attitude, and deal with it with sincerity and hard work, you will definitely find your own meaning in this calm life and write a wonderful chapter of life. He continues to hold on to his vision for the future, taking firm steps, and moving towards higher goals. No matter what kind of storms are waiting for him ahead, he is fearless, because he knows that he has grown into a stronger and more responsible person through these trials and tribulations.