"Come in." Principal Zhu heard someone knocking on the door without raising his head.
"Hello, Principal Zhu, it's me, Zhang Qiurui." Zhang Qiurui pushed open the door, stood in front of Principal Zhu's desk, and said with a smile.
"It's Zhang Qiurui. Please sit down. What's the matter that brought you to see me today?" Principal Zhu put down the pen in his hand and looked up at Zhang Qiurui with a bit of gentleness and curiosity in his eyes.
Zhang Qiurui pulled a chair over and sat down slowly. His body was relaxed, and he did not seem as nervous as the others who saw the principal.
"Principal Zhu, when you specially recruited me to study at Yucai High School, I asked the school to agree to a small request of mine. I hadn't thought it through at the time, but now that I have thought of the request, I came to see you, Principal Zhu." Zhang Qiurui said with a smile.
"Oh! What request? As long as the school can do it, we will definitely agree to it, and vice versa." Principal Zhu became excited when he heard it.
"Hasn't the college entrance examination been resumed now? I want to take the college entrance examination next year." Zhang Qiurui went straight to the purpose of coming to see Principal Zhu.
"What? Did I hear it right?" Principal Zhu widened his eyes slightly in surprise. He leaned forward slightly, as if wanting to confirm Zhang Qiurui's words more clearly.
"You mean, you want to take the college entrance examination next year? But, Zhang Qiurui, you are only in the first year of high school. According to convention, you should have another year before you need to take the college entrance examination." Principal Zhu confirmed again.
In 1977, high school was still a two-year system, and the three-year high school system of later generations had not been implemented.
Zhang Qiurui smiled and nodded, his eyes revealing determination and confidence.
"Yes, Principal Zhu, I know this request is a bit unusual. But I believe that with my learning ability and progress, I am fully capable of preparing for the college entrance examination in advance.
Moreover, I have clear plans and expectations for the future, and taking the college entrance examination earlier will allow me to achieve my goals faster."
After hearing this, Principal Zhu fell into a brief contemplation.
He knew that Zhang Qiurui was a talented student. Since she was specially recruited to study at Yucai High School, Principal Zhu has always paid attention to Zhang Qiurui's performance in Shaxian No. 1 Middle School. Her results are really remarkable and dazzling.
However, taking the college entrance examination early is a bold decision after all. It requires not only a deep accumulation of knowledge, but also sufficient psychological preparation and the ability to cope with pressure.
"Student Zhang Qiurui, I admire your determination and courage. But taking the college entrance examination early is not easy, and the challenges and difficulties you need to face may be more than you imagine.
Are you sure you are fully prepared and willing to bear the possible consequences?" Principal Zhu asked earnestly.
"Yes, Principal Zhu, I have made up my mind and am willing to work hard for it. I believe that as long as I persevere, I will be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve my goal.
Why don't you take a look at my academic performance in this midterm exam? If it's okay, Principal Zhu, you have to agree to my small request." Zhang Qiurui nodded again, his tone more firm.
"Okay, this midterm exam will not only test your freshman knowledge, but I will also prepare a set of exam papers for the sophomore year.
If you can get 75 or above in several subjects in your second-year high school test in this midterm exam, you will be allowed to take the college entrance examination next year.
Also, you need to explain to your family that you're planning on taking the college entrance exam early," Principal Zhu decided immediately.
"Okay, that's no problem." After returning to the classroom, Zhang Qiurui did not tell Mingqi, Zhou Tan, Wang Shi and the other three that he would take the college entrance examination next year, so as not to put pressure on them.
She wanted to wait until the matter was settled before telling Wang Shi and Zhou Tan.
As for Mingqi, she will have to confront her family when she returns home at the end of this month. It is impossible to hide this from Mingqi. Mingqi will definitely know about this before Wang Shi and Zhou Tan.
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Beijing, People’s Literature.
When Cui Liang got to work that day, he first opened his personal email to see if any writer had submitted an article.
Generally, when familiar or famous writers submit manuscripts, Cui Liang will ask these writers to send them to his personal email address, so that he can browse these manuscripts at the first time and give feedback or deal with them in time.
Today, several letters were lying quietly in his mailbox. The sender of one of them caught Cui Liang's special attention - it was a letter from Xiaoxiang Qingkong.
Cui Liang took out these letters and came to the office. He made some tea and the first letter he opened was the one from Xiaoxiang Qingkong.
Although Xiaoxiang Qingkong has only published a few novels in People's Literature, every novel he wrote has caused a great response.
The unique writing style and profound emotional portrayal of "The Convenience Store of Sorrow" make readers feel as if they are in the story, experiencing the joys and sorrows of the characters together.
"Young Justice Bao" and "The Chief Judge of the Song Dynasty" are two suspense and mystery stories, which are well-connected and make readers feel excited.
As for the scar articles and anti-Japanese themes published in other magazines, they are also highly praised.
Cui Liang has always held a very high opinion of Xiaoxiang Qingkong's works, and believes that he is a rare rising star in the literary world in recent years.
He carefully unfolded the manuscript and began to read it carefully. The novel was called "Zhu Xian".
“When: Unknown, probably a long, long time ago.
Location: The vast land of China.
Heaven and earth are unkind and treat all things as straw dogs!
There are no gods in this world, but since ancient times, humans have witnessed all kinds of strange things in the world around them.
........
Thus, the story of immortals spread throughout the world.
.........”
"What type of novel is this? It introduces Taoist elements." Cui Liang continued reading and found that it also cleverly combined fantasy elements to construct a huge and magnificent world of immortal heroes.
"Xianxia theme." After seeing the word "Xianxia" in the manuscript, Cui Liang's eyes lit up instantly.
He seemed to have discovered a new subject for the novel.
Also published in their People's Literature, this is a new literary milestone worth celebrating.
Cui Liang's heart was filled with excitement and anticipation, as if he had already foreseen the waves this work would create in the literary world.
This novel has made bold innovations and expansions in subject matter, constructing a fairy-tale universe that is both ancient and novel, mysterious and magnificent.
Cui Liang is well aware of the significance of such a work for People's Literature. It will not only attract the attention of a large number of readers and enhance the influence of People's Literature, but also promote the innovation and development of Chinese literature to a certain extent.
Cui Liang suppressed his excitement and read this novel with a critical eye.
However, as he continued reading, Cui Liang gradually became immersed in it and couldn't extricate himself.
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