He took a shower.
After emerging from his personal space, it was time for study.
In the past half-month, Lu De Min had been practicing his martial arts during the day and hadn't neglected his studies at night.
Master Sun De Xiao, upon learning that Lu De Min was going to take the national college entrance exam next year, was very supportive and happy.
After all, the country had been established, and the days of fighting and killing were over. In the future, everyone would be emphasizing comprehensive development of morality, intellect, and physical fitness. It was the best outcome for his disciple to learn martial arts while also getting into university.
If his disciple excelled in both academics and martial arts, becoming a scholar and martial arts master, that would bring honor to their family and sect.
Lu De Min also strictly followed his master's teachings, diligently cultivating his martial arts while keeping up with his studies.
He had now absorbed most of the knowledge from these textbooks and reference materials.
While he continued to read, he was still gaining knowledge, but the rate had slowed down.
At the beginning, he was getting dozens of "knowledge gained" notifications per minute, but now it was slower.
Therefore, after finishing tonight, Lu De Min planned to return the books to Wang Tong tomorrow and borrow new ones.
Lu De Min opened his chemistry textbook and started learning.
【Ding!】
【Chemistry knowledge level +1】
【Chemistry knowledge level +1】
【Chemistry knowledge level +1】
【Chemistry knowledge level +1】
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Study time passed by quickly, and night had finally fallen.
Lu De Min closed his textbook.
He checked his learning progress.
【Martial Arts Knowledge Level 5: 38076/100000】
【Mathematics Knowledge Level 5: 39589/100000】
【Chemistry Knowledge Level 5: 39584/100000】
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In other words, out of the eight subjects for the national college entrance exam, three had already reached level 5.
Lu De Min decided to bring the remaining five subjects - Chinese and foreign history and geography, physics, political science, biology, and foreign languages - to level 5, achieving a balanced development.
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Soon, Lu De Min fell asleep, filled with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
The next morning, Lu De Min woke up feeling refreshed.
As he approached the Red Star Military Control Station, Lu De Min looked around to make sure no one was watching, and took out the fruit he had picked the night before from his personal space.
He had two bags.
One for Captain Qian.
One for Director Qu.
"De Min, you're here for work!"
"Oh, De Min, you're too generous!"
In this era, fruit wasn't cheap. Captain Qian usually couldn't afford to buy fruit, only buying some for his children during the New Year. Seeing that Lu De Min had brought him fruit, each piece big and full, how could he not be happy?
Captain Qian asked softly, "Did you bring some for Director Qu?"
Director Qu was above Captain Qian, so he was afraid that if he accepted the gift, Director Qu might find out.
Lu De Min said that he had prepared some.
Captain Qian nodded in satisfaction, "You should! Director Qu thinks highly of you and admires you! You should be grateful!"
Lu De Min agreed.
After chatting with Captain Qian for a while, Lu De Min went to where he had left the other bag of fruit, picked it up, and headed toward Director Qu's office.
Knock, knock, knock!
Lu De Min knocked on the door of the office.
"Director Qu, it's Lu De Min, I have something to ask you!"
"It's Little Lu!"
Director Qu's voice came from inside, clearly tinged with surprise.
Director Qu's reaction warmed Lu De Min's heart, and he pushed the door open and went in.
"Little Lu, you're finally back at work! Hmm, you've grown taller and more handsome in the past half-month, and you've also gotten stronger!" Director Qu's beautiful face broke into a generous smile.
Lu De Min noticed that Director Qu was very serious and didn't smile much in front of other colleagues, but in front of him, she wasn't as serious. This made Lu De Min feel close to her.
As for Director Qu saying that he had become more handsome, taller, and stronger, it was probably because of his martial arts training and good diet, and of course, because he hadn't seen her in half a month, so the changes were more noticeable.
"Thank you for the compliment, Director Qu. Actually, I haven't changed much. But you look even better and more beautiful than before…"
Qu Lin was slightly taken aback. She knew she was good-looking, but this was the first time a subordinate had dared to compliment her like this in person. If anyone else had dared to do so, she would have turned black with anger and scolded them. However, why did she not find Lu De Min's compliment oily or offensive, and even felt happy about it? Perhaps it was because he was sincere.
However, this was the first time she had been complimented like this by a man face-to-face. Even though she didn't dislike this person, Qu Lin also felt that she was a leader, and being complimented by her subordinate, should she properly reprimand him? Otherwise, wouldn't he become bolder in the future? Then would she still be able to maintain her authority in front of Little Lu?
At this moment, after saying those words, Lu De Min regretted it. Although he was telling the truth, she was his leader after all. It wouldn't be good if she misunderstood him as flattering her. With a flash of inspiration, he placed the fruit on her desk and said with a smile, "Director Qu, this fruit is very delicious. I brought some for you, I hope you like it!"
Huh?
Qu Lin looked at the fruit. It seemed familiar, and upon closer inspection, she recognized it, her eyes lighting up:
"Was it you who sent the fruit last time?"
Lu De Min nodded.
"Where did you buy this fruit! It's so delicious! I love it, but it must be very expensive. You have so little money, it wouldn't last long if you keep spending it like this. I'll accept your kindness, but tell me how much it cost, I'll pay you!"
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In the end, Lu De Min had no choice but to leave the office with the money. The female leader's attitude was clear: she wouldn't accept the money or the fruit.
Inside the office.
Qu Lin took an apple to wash it. Her white and beautiful teeth took a bite, revealing a satisfied smile: "This is the taste, it's so delicious!"
The first time she ate this fruit, Qu Lin fell in love with it. Later, she searched every fruit stall in Beijing, but none had this taste. Now that she was finally eating it again, she felt so happy and satisfied.
Hmm! She should also bring some for her daughter to eat.
She also loved to eat it.
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