Chapter 368

The first place on the scholarship list will receive a reward of 50 yuan, and the second to fourth place will receive special prizes of 40 yuan.

The fifth student won the first prize and the prize was 30 yuan.

The sixth to tenth place winners will receive second prize of 20 yuan.

The next one is the third prize, with a prize of 10 yuan.

After the break, Su Miao took the big red envelope from the principal amid the envious eyes of all his classmates, and accepted a long speech of encouragement from the principal along with all the award-winning classmates.

After returning to the classroom, Su Miao just glanced into the envelope and calmly put it into his schoolbag.

The other students who won awards were extremely excited. They took out some money and counted it over and over again, their eyes sparkling with joy. It was not just money, but also a medal of their hard work.

They didn't put the money away until the bell rang.

After returning home, Su Miao showed his family the reward he had won, which made everyone happy for a while. Then he locked the prize money and the envelope in a drawer.

Our family's current financial situation doesn't require this money, so let's keep it as a souvenir.

Two days later, during a break, Hu Xiaodie poked Su Miao, who was staring out the window in a daze, and then lowered her voice and said, "Su Miao, have you noticed that Meng Jiajia is acting strangely?"

Su Miao turned to look at Meng Jiajia, who was quietly reading a book, and asked with some confusion: "I didn't pay much attention. What happened?"

Hu Xiaodie frowned slightly and said, "He was so happy when he got the scholarship the day before yesterday, and came over to chat with us. But he has been very quiet since yesterday afternoon.

She just burys her head in her books and rarely even goes to the bathroom. It's strange. People have to pee more in winter, so isn't she feeling uncomfortable?"

After spending nearly a semester together, Su Miao was no longer surprised by her strange focus. He replied, "School will be over after the next period. We can just ask her directly then. You can tell her that holding urine can lead to hydronephrosis, which is harmful to health."

As if she didn't hear Su Miao's teasing, Hu Xiaodie nodded seriously: "Yes, tell her not to hold her urine."

When school is over in the afternoon, most students quickly pack up their things and walk in a hurry, wanting to make the most of the time to eat so that they can come back early for evening self-study.

Meng Jiajia was in sharp contrast to everyone else. She slowly put her textbooks into the drawer one by one, her movements seemed a little slow. Then, as if something was on her mind, she lowered her head and walked out of the classroom with heavy steps. Her back looked a little lonely.

"Hey! What are you thinking about? You'll bump into a tree if you walk with your head down!"

A crisp voice came from behind.

When Meng Jiajia heard the voice, she subconsciously turned her head and saw Su Miao and Hu Xiaodie standing behind her with concerned expressions on their faces.

She forced a smile and said softly, "Nothing, I was just going back to eat."

Su Miao and Hu Xiaodie looked at each other, then walked up to her and held her arms on the left and right.

Su Miao tilted his head and looked at her, saying, "That's not right. You've been looking worried all day. Could it be that you've been worrying about what to eat for dinner since this morning?"

"I... really don't have anything..."

Meng Jiajia stammered, her eyes a little evasive.

Hu Xiaodie patted her anxiously and said, "Hey! If you have something to say, just tell us. Why are you keeping it to yourself? Maybe we can help."

Meng Jiajia hesitated for a moment, then suddenly turned serious. She asked them earnestly, "Do you think I should take this scholarship?"

Su Miao and Hu Xiaodie didn't expect her to ask such a question. They were both stunned, with surprised expressions on their faces.

Hu Xiaodie said, "Isn't your name on the list? I've already received the money. Could it be that the teacher is telling you that the wrong name was registered and wants to take the money back?"

"No, I don't know how to say it." Meng Jiajia scratched her head in distress.

Su Miao thought about her transformation from excitement to distress and asked, "Did someone say something unpleasant to you?"

Meng Jiajia nodded dejectedly: "Well, she said that my grades are actually on par with several of my classmates, and that others think it's unfair that I got the scholarship."

Su Miao frowned even more tightly and said, "This is a school-level scholarship. The list published by the school is absolutely authoritative. If you have any opinions on the list, you should go to the teacher in charge, not you."

Hu Xiaodie also nodded vigorously and said, "That's right, it doesn't matter. Don't worry about what others say. You're not the only one being criticized. Some people are just jealous. As long as it's not their own fault, they will have a problem with everyone."

"But...but she said that my family is well-off, so it doesn't matter whether I have these 10 yuan or not. I should give it to students from less well-off families. 10 yuan could be their food expenses for two months."

There was a hint of helplessness and confusion in Meng Jiajia's voice.

"Forehead……"

Hu Xiaodie was suddenly speechless, not knowing what to say. What she said seemed both right and wrong, and seemed to make sense and not make sense at the same time.

Su Miao disagreed and said firmly, "That doesn't make any sense! This scholarship is awarded to high school students who study hard and consistently achieve good grades. You fully meet the selection criteria.

As for family conditions, they are not considered in this scholarship. Does that mean that students with good families and good grades are not worthy of rewards?"

After hearing what Su Miao said, Hu Xiaodie also reacted and quickly agreed: "That's right, this time the evaluation is for good academic performance, you deserve it.

For students from less well-off families, the school and the Education Bureau offer subsidies for impoverished students. You haven't taken up a spot in that program, so why worry about it?

"But...she's right about one thing. My eyesight is not good, so even if I go to college, I won't be able to choose some majors.

As others have more room for development, it is better to give these opportunities to those who need them more, so as not to let the country down."

A hint of sadness flashed across Meng Jiajia's eyes.

The more Su Miao listened, the more he felt something was wrong. He frowned and said seriously, "As far as I know, most majors don't have strict requirements for vision. As long as you work hard and cultivate deeply, there is no such thing as limited room for development.

"Furthermore, everyone should strive for their own opportunities. There's no such thing as giving up opportunities. So many students want to go to college, are you going to give up your chance to go to college just because you have poor eyesight? This statement is too outrageous."

Hu Xiaodie also said indignantly: "Who on earth is this? It's too much to say such things!"

“She…she…”

Meng Jiajia hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not say who that person was.