"Registration for the school's 'Challenge Cup' starts today. There are no restrictions on age or level. Students of all grades are eligible to participate. The schedule is selection, group stage, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals. Those who enter the group stage will be rewarded 1,000
Star coins, class honor plus one
The bonus for fifth to eighth place is 5,000 star coins, plus two points for class honors, the fourth place award is 15,000 star coins, the bronze medal is 20,000 star coins, the silver medal is 25,000 star coins, the gold medal is 35,000 star coins, and the top four class honors are plus
Three points.”
Normally, the participants in the Challenge Cup are mainly second- and third-year students. Although first-year students are also eligible to participate, who dares to do so among a group of furry children who have contracted with juvenile pets?
Even if you are not afraid of being embarrassed, you are still worried about your pet getting hurt.
In the past, in order to increase the participation of all students in the school, the school would also encourage first-year students with better grades to sign up for the competition, but without exception, they all failed in the group stage.
So far, the number of first-year students who have entered the quarterfinals is still zero, and even those who have entered the group stage are only a handful.
Therefore, the concerns of students in Grade 17 are:
"Shall we have a holiday?"
“Will this month’s monthly test be postponed? Make way for the Challenge Cup.”
"Will our practical class venue be used? Will this mean we have to suspend several classes?"
…
Lin Lan pulled away the students in the front row who were asking if they would have a holiday, and squeezed in, "How much is the bonus for first place?"
There were too many people and she couldn't hear clearly.
With one word, the scene fell silent. Everyone turned to look at her, and the squad leader standing on the steps also lowered his head to look at her.
Then the noise resumed in an instant.
"There will be no holidays, and the monthly test will not be postponed. The Challenge Cup will be over in half a month. The school has already planned it."
"If the practical class space is occupied, the class may be suspended, but it will definitely be made up for later. As for other things, don't think about it."
The squad leader's words caused a lot of groans.
Lin Lan squeezed out of the crowd and logged into the campus forum.
Sure enough, everyone above was discussing this matter, and she finally found out that the first place prize was 35,000 star coins. Of course, she just stared at this number and drooled.
The golden-eared cat is only a baby, and she is not so mad that she wants it to fight a grown-up pet for the prize.
Her goal is the group stage!
"Lin Lan, the Challenge Cup is about to begin." Zhang Yaning came in from outside and hugged her neck excitedly.
"Where to sign up?"
"Let's go, let's go with you. There is a registration point on the first floor, didn't you know? There are many people queuing up." Zhang Yaning hugged her enthusiastically and started to walk out.
Lin Lan was touched for a moment. Was it her fighting spirit that moved the people around her? A bad student like Zhang Yaning would sign up to compete.
"Do I need to get a certificate to register? Can I just go directly?"
"Who said you need to sign up?"
"Aren't you going to sign up?"
"Of course not, I'm going to see the handsome senior who is in charge of registration."
The two stared at each other.
Zhang Yaning covered her face in frustration, "When did you become so motivated? I'm under a lot of pressure."
"Then do you still want to watch Handsome Pot?"
"Yes!" Zhang Yaning resurrected on the spot and pulled Lin Lan to sign up.
Registration does not require identification, just registration number, class and name. The school will give each person a participation number through electronic input.
Lin Lan was waiting in line, and Zhang Yaning, a nymphomaniac and handsome senior, stood next to her.
"Jiang Hanxing, the recognized champion seed player."
"Isn't he only in the second grade?"
"Yes, but according to the tradition of our school, the top students in the third grade will not participate, providing opportunities to the juniors."
Lin Lan nodded. According to the memory of the original owner, the last Challenge Cup champion was Lin Nuanxi. According to school tradition, she should not sign up for this year's challenge cup.
Therefore, in the Challenge Cup every year, the second-year academic masters compete with the third-year students, and they are still sure to win.
Finally it was Lin Lan's turn. She originally wanted to keep a low profile.
"We are still freshmen in high school, aren't we awesome?" Zhang Yaning, however, only wanted to talk to the handsome senior, so she quickly betrayed Lin Lan.
The team next to him was instantly attracted to his attention.
"Wow, there are actually high school freshmen who signed up."
"Isn't this Lin Lan?"
"You know her?"
"Well, the previous penultimate challenge was initiated by her."
…
Lin Lan's head was full of questions and she couldn't get rid of it.
What kind of last-last challenge? Who gave it the name? It’s nothing!
She just challenged a few of the last ones.
"This is your number, take it."
Jiang Hanxing smiled tenderly and sent her Lin Lan's number.
Zhang Yaning seized the opportunity to chat, "Senior, do you also want to participate?"
Jiang Hanxing smiled and nodded.
"Ah ah ah, come on senior, you will definitely take first place."
Lin Lan quickly pulled Zhang Yaning away.
"He smiled at me, he smiled at me." On the way back, Zhang Yaning was very excited.
"He smiled at everyone."
"But I always feel that he smiles differently at me."
Back in the classroom, the homeroom teacher Lao Ding came in quickly and, as expected, also talked about the Challenge Cup.
"Who has signed up for our class?" Lao Ding asked.
The monitor, study committee members and others raised their hands.
Lao Ding nodded happily.
The school originally encourages high school students to participate in the competition. Whichever class has the largest number of applicants also shows that the class teacher supports the school policy.
And everything is possible.
If students from my class enter the quarter-finals, wouldn't they be able to walk sideways in front of other first-grade teachers?
Although the probability of this is very small, you always have to dream, just in case you see a ghost.
For example, now, Lin Lan raised his hand.
Old Ding thought he had seen a ghost, so he narrowed his eyes and looked back.
"Lin Lan is very brave. Everyone should learn more from her."
Damn it, I knew it!
Lin Lan smiled modestly at the glances cast in all directions.
In the afternoon practical class, the teacher will conduct special training for the students who signed up for the competition. This is specially instructed by the head teacher of each class.
Lin Lan stood at the back holding the golden-eared cat. Standing in front of her were the monitor, study committee members, etc., as well as several students whose families were relatively well-off and had contracted expensive pets.
In most cases, the value of a pet is linked to its ability and level, and expensive pets require nutrition and training resources that other ordinary pets cannot access.
Therefore, beast masters compete not only for their own strength, but also for external conditions such as family background and social resources.
The practical class teacher chattered endlessly, explaining the precautions for the competition.
Lin Lan knew all this theoretical knowledge.
Then her attention was attracted by the squad leader and his pet beast.