Chapter 429

Mother Zhang watched Vice Principal Wang walk away. She leaned closer to her husband and asked softly, her voice tinged with hope and worry, "Old Zhang, does Vice Principal Wang mean that there's still hope for this matter?"

Father Zhang sneered, "Humph! He's a sly fellow. He was so resolute in there just now. Now he's saying these ambiguous things. It's just that he doesn't want to take responsibility and wants to send us straight to Old Hu."

Regardless of whether Lao Hu helps or not, we will completely distance ourselves from him. Even if there are any problems later, don't even think of blaming him. He's quite calculating."

"This...what should I do?" Mother Zhang's voice was trembling, her eyes were full of helplessness, and her hands were unconsciously tugging at the corners of her clothes.

Father Zhang spat fiercely on the ground, his brows knitted into the shape of the Chinese character "川", his face full of helplessness and anger:

"What else can I do? I'm going to risk my reputation! Go and ask for help!"

As he spoke, he suddenly turned around and slapped his son across the face several times. His hands turned slightly red from the force he applied. He said hatefully, "You've completely disgraced me! Look at what you've done. Now the whole family is embarrassed because of you!"

Zhang Jianfeng lowered his head and dared not say a word. There were several red slap marks clearly printed on his face.

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The bell for collecting the papers rang, and the invigilator stood on the podium, his face serious and his voice booming as he said, "Everyone, put down your pens and stop answering questions. We are going to collect the papers."

Some students haven't finished their compositions yet. Their hands are shaking uncontrollably, but they are still writing furiously, trying to add a few more words.

Seeing this, another invigilator quickly walked over, confiscated his pen, and said sternly, "Everyone, stop writing! If you don't stop, you will be disqualified from the exam!"

All the students slowly put down their pens, and the classroom instantly became quiet, with only a few occasional sighs.

Everyone had different expressions on their faces. Some students felt relieved, leaning back in their chairs with relief in their eyes.

Some of them had regretful looks on their faces, staring at the unfinished test papers, their eyes full of unwillingness, and sighed softly.

Su Miao carefully sorted out the test papers and placed them gently on the table, with confidence and composure in his eyes.

There were still some parents waiting at the school gate. Su Miao had originally asked his father to go back first, but Su Yuanzheng said:

"I have to take the bus home from here, which is so troublesome, and Dad is worried. Anyway, there's nothing else to do, so I might as well wait at the door. It won't be long anyway. I can chat with your classmates' parents and then it's time."

Su Miao also knew that even if he asked his father to go home and wait, he would still be restless, so he simply followed his wishes.

After the bell rang, all the parents and teachers stretched their necks to look into the school, expecting their children and students to come out with confidence.

The candidates walked out of the examination room one after another. Some were in high spirits, walked briskly, and had confident smiles on their faces; others were pale and walked heavily, as if shrouded in a layer of haze.

Su Miao walked out with the crowd and saw his father looking around anxiously in the crowd.

Su Yuanzheng walked quickly forward, his eyes full of concern. He looked Su Miao up and down, and only after confirming that she looked fine did he smile with relief.

Hu Xiaodie and the others also came out one after another, all looking relaxed. Teacher Huang nodded in relief, but did not directly ask them how they did on the exam. He just said:

"Go back and have a good rest at noon. You've only taken the first exam, and there are still several tough battles to fight. Don't let up, just give it your all."

Then Teacher Huang and Su Miao talked about the leaders' punishment on Zhang Jianfeng. Although it has not been implemented immediately, the leaders' attitude is that they will never let him off easily.

Everyone felt relieved when they heard the news. This person was too immature. He not only affected others but also ruined his own future.

Teacher Huang continued, "His parents wanted to bring him here to apologize to you and are willing to compensate you, but I told them to wait until after the college entrance examination and not to bother you for the next few days."

"Yes, thank you, teacher. These few days I just want to study hard for the exam. As for what will happen next, we'll talk about it later."

After a few more words, Teacher Huang urged the students to go back and rest, and reminded them again to take good care of their student ID cards.

Just as Su Miao was about to leave with her father, Director Lin hurried over: "Su Miao! Wait!"

Su Yuanzheng's tricycle had already moved two meters, but he quickly braked and turned to look back.

"Director Lin? Is there anything wrong?" Su Miao jumped off the tricycle and asked Director Lin, who was sweating profusely.

Director Lin wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said, "I rushed over right after I heard the news! I was so scared! Give your admission ticket to Teacher Wu Jianjun."

He has been guarding the examination center here during the college entrance examination. He arrived earlier than you and had lunch and dinner at this school. Let him keep your admission ticket.

Before entering the test center every day, he will give you the admission ticket to reduce the risk of forgetting or losing it."

Teacher Wu Jianjun, who was following behind Su Miao, also whispered, "Yes, Su Miao, I was here during the daytime during the exam days and only went home at night. Besides, my home is very close, only a 5-minute bike ride away. The time spent on the road was short, so I definitely wouldn't get lost.

Even if someone comes and wants to snatch it, they won’t realize that your admission ticket is in my possession and cannot be taken away!"

Su Miao trusted Teacher Wu very much and handed him the admission ticket without saying a word: "Okay! Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Wu!"

"It's not hard! It's what I should do! It's what I should do!"

Teacher Wu was carrying a small bag across his shoulder. He carefully put the admission ticket into a notebook, then put the notebook into the bag and zipped it up.

At this time, Teacher Huang, who had been guarding the door, came over with a worried look on his face and asked, "Teacher Wu, did you see Zhang Yan from our class come out just now? She is our class league secretary. You should remember her."

Teacher Wu frowned and said, "I remember Zhang Yan. I greeted her when she entered the examination room today. Hasn't she come out yet?"

"I didn't see her. I was standing guard at the door the whole time. There were 20 students in the class taking the exam. The others all came out, except for her."

At this time, most of the students had gone back to rest. Not to mention those in the school, there were only a few of them left at the school gate. Hu Xiaodie and the others had also gone back.

Su Miao said, "Could it be that she went straight home after coming out? That's why you didn't see her?"

"No, I asked her this morning and her parents were not at home. She didn't have a bicycle and came here by bus.

Then I asked her to come to me after the exam. My house is on the same road as hers, and I would take her back on my bike, so she couldn't go back by herself. "

Teacher Huang said this with great certainty, his tone filled with anxiety.

This is strange. Even the invigilator has come out of the examination center. Where is Zhang Yan, a living person?