“Really?”

Teacher Wang swallowed and felt his mouth dry. He had seen people get salary increases, but never like this. Doubling the salary would be fine, but he was so excited that he was incoherent.

"Director Xu, ah no, Principal Xu, this, this..."

"By the way, what did you want to say just now? What nonsense? What nonsense?"

"No, no, no!" Teacher Wang said quickly, "I was just thinking that what you said, Principal, makes a lot of sense. As the saying goes, you never stop learning! Live and learn! So what if you're fifty? Do you no longer need to learn at fifty? People want to make progress at fifty, so how can I still be so conservative and decadent!"

"Principal, your words have enlightened me, awakened my ears, and enlightened me. I feel that my realm has been elevated. Thank you, Principal!"

Xu Shang was stunned when he heard this. Why didn’t he realize before that, Old Wang, you have such eloquence? No wonder you changed to teach Chinese later. The old educated youth principal didn’t discover your talent at all.

While sighing, Xu Shang picked up the teacup, only then he realized that the tea in it was finished.

Teacher Wang immediately realized something and ran to the teaching office. In the office, on an old stove, a tin kettle that had just been heated was emitting white mist. Teacher Wang hurried over and the old educated youth principal happened to be there.

The old principal watched Teacher Wang pick up the kettle, pour the boiled water into the kettle, and then lift the kettle up. He immediately said with relief:

"Teacher Wang, no, I'm not thirsty——"

Before he could finish his words, the old principal looked at Teacher Wang depressedly as he walked out with the thermos.

He followed behind with a displeased look, only to find that his loyal general, his beloved disciple who he had high hopes for, Mr. Wang, who was not afraid of hardships and remained true to his heart, and who was full of literary spirit, was diligently serving the new dean of studies - who was also the vice principal.

"Principal Xu, please have some tea."