Chapter 30 Client
After Chen Chuan passed the school gate, he followed the crowd and the signposts. At every corner, there was an assistant teacher responsible for guidance, followed by two students, and the school security guards kept a close eye on him.
He had been informed before that the re-examination location would still be the place where he had applied before, which was four old teaching buildings placed side by side. He just didn't know which specific examination room he would be arranged in.
Soon, the candidates arrived at the passage in front of the old building. The assistant teacher here asked each student to report his or her student ID number. After checking it against the form, they were arranged to go to different examination rooms.
After Chen Chuan reported his number, he learned that he was assigned to examination room No. 4. He was also given a number plate with the handwritten number "No. 421" on it.
He had learned in advance that the number of candidates this year might reach 2,000. Based on this, each examination room could probably accommodate about 500 candidates. So if the ranking was calculated based on a single examination room, he would appear to be at the back.
The two double doors of the examination room were open at this moment. There was no need to queue to enter. When people walked in, they smelled a smell of disinfectant. The floor was mopped very clean. Rows of benches with their backs leaning against each other were placed on the originally empty training ground. The curtains that were originally hung were drawn up, and it was clear to see outside.
A female teacher standing at the gate said, "Boys sit in the blue seats, and girls sit in the red seats. Choose your own seat and don't fight with others. The exam order is not based on the order of seats."
Chen Chuan chose a seat slightly closer to the inside and sat down. He estimated that it would not be his turn for a while, and the seat at the door was also very inconvenient for candidates to come in and out.
The candidates who came in one after another also selected their seats. As they sat down one after another, people around them began to chat quietly. He heard many people speaking the dialect of the surrounding counties and towns.
But whether they are from Yangzhi City or from the surrounding counties and towns, they basically have one thing in common, that is, they are all students from common families, and each of them comes here to take the exam with the dream of crossing class boundaries.
A figure flashed by, and a candidate who was about the same age as him sat down beside him. However, after sitting down, he seemed a little nervous. He leaned over and raised his hand to greet him, "Hello, my name is Fang Mingming."
Chen Chuan also nodded and said, "Chen Chuan."
"Student Chen, I'm number 398, what about you?"
Chen Chuan showed him his number plate and said, "Number 421."
Fang showed a delighted look: "Hey, we are not far apart."
Chen Chuan nodded, but this was quite normal. People with later numbers would naturally choose to sit further inside.
At this time, all the candidates had come in and the two gates were closed.
Chen Chuan looked around and saw that the seats were full. Almost all those who were admitted to the school gave up the re-examination, because the treatment would be completely different if they passed the re-examination or not. Only by passing could they go to a higher place. Even if they were not strong enough, it would not prevent the candidates from coming to try. Maybe they would pass with luck.
He looked around a few times but didn't see Weidong. He thought he might have been assigned to another examination room.
At this time, the female teacher who was originally standing at the door walked in front of the crowd. She had slightly dark skin and ordinary features, but her braids were black and shiny. She walked lightly and agilely, and seemed to be inaudible.
She just stood there looking at everyone, with an indescribable aura in her eyes and expression. Although she didn't say a word, the candidates below felt the invisible pressure, and before they knew it, they fell silent.
Seeing that everyone had quieted down, she said very seriously, "The exam rules have been clearly stated in the materials I gave you a few days ago. I will reiterate them again: no loud noises, no disturbances, and no wandering around in the exam room.
From the moment you enter the waiting area until the end of the exam, you are not allowed to leave the exam room without permission. Violators will be immediately disqualified from the exam upon discovery. In serious cases, the student's qualification will be revoked as well."
You could hear a pin drop in the examination room.
The female teacher paused for a moment before continuing, "All candidates are waiting here. Take your number plates and report to the test center when your name is called."
The candidates can only wait patiently.
However, more than three hours passed, and by ten o'clock, it still hadn't started. Chen Chuan couldn't help but wonder, "Is this a deliberate arrangement, or is there some other reason?"
At the same time, in the auditorium, Gao Shi from the Admissions Department, Yue Hong, Bian Feng and six other teachers in charge of the school examinations were waiting in front of the steps.
A black luxury car drove in from the gate and stopped in front of the auditorium. A middle-aged man in his forties with a narrow face got out of the car. He was wearing a black imported suit, his hair was painted with hairspray, and he had a pair of dark gray gloves on his hands.
Teacher Gao said, "Commissioner Jiang, we have been waiting for a long time."
Commissioner Jiang said, "Oh? You're not late, are you?"
A teacher named Ning, who was in charge of communication, said hurriedly, "It's exactly the agreed time. Commissioner Jiang is very punctual."
Jiang Weiban said, "That's good. Shall we start now?"
"Okay, please sign, Commissioner Jiang."
Teacher Ning hurriedly handed over the documents he had prepared.
The assistant beside Commissioner Jiang stepped forward, took it, and placed it in front of him.
Jiang Weiban was a third-party appointed by the school's board of directors to oversee the school's external admissions assessments. Reexaminations required his presence and signature before they could proceed. However, these days, his role was more like that of a donor, exercising authority on their behalf.
He saw two lists on the folder. The upper one was the list of candidates for the entrance examination in the old building, and the lower one was the list of recommended students in the auditorium.
Without even glancing at it, he took the top sheet aside and directly picked up the list of recommended students. He carefully scanned it and looked up and asked, "Have all the candidates in the auditorium arrived?"
Teacher Ning said, "Everyone arrived five minutes ago."
Jiang said, "Then we'll test the recommended students first. There has to be a first-come, first-served basis. Besides, there aren't that many of them, so it won't take long to finish the test."
As he spoke, he took the pen handed to him by his assistant, quickly signed the list, and then put the pen cap back on, leaving the second list there without touching it.
Teacher Ning looked at him and hesitated to speak.
Teacher Gao didn't say anything about this, only saying, "Then hurry up."
Jiang Weiban said, "Okay, we can't keep the candidates waiting." He looked at his watch and said, "It's a quarter past ten. We ask the examiners and students to be responsible and conscientious. We'll try to finish within an hour."
In the reception hall of the auditorium, dozens of recommended students were staying in this well-lit room. They sat on the sofa, and the white porcelain teacups on the table were filled with the refreshing aroma of tea. There was a gramophone in the corner, playing soothing and melodious music, and their followers would come up from time to time to pour tea and add water.
A senior student sent by the school was staying with them. This person was naturally a recommended student.
The recommended students waited for more than ten minutes, then grew bored. Someone asked, "Senior Jiang, I heard a lot of students got into Wuyi this year?"
Senior Jiang said, "As for expanding enrollment, of course it's increasing year by year."
"Then there should be a lot of students receiving financial support from the Mutual Aid Association this year, right?"
Senior Jiang laughed and said, "It depends on personal choice. We never force anything."
The student raised an eyebrow and said, "Why, is there anyone else who is unwilling?"
Senior Jiang smiled faintly and said, "That's quite normal. Those who are unwilling to accept it show that they are confident that they can pass the retest on their own. That's good. People have to rely on themselves. Just don't complain when the time comes."
At this time, another candidate said impatiently, "Why are you so slow? Isn't it just a formality? What time is it already?"
Footsteps sounded outside the reception room, and a man who looked like a senior school official walked in. He looked at everyone and said with a smile, "Dear candidates, the re-examination will begin now. Please enter the examination room in order according to your numbers."
There are a total of six examination windows in the auditorium. After confirming the start of the exam, the assistant teacher starts calling out numbers.
One candidate was a little absent-minded and didn't notice when his number was called. The attendant behind him quickly reminded him, "Master, it's your turn."
The candidate complained, "What a hassle!" He stood up from his seat and walked into the aisle, but only five minutes later, he came out.
Someone asked curiously: "Xiao Ran, how is it?"
Xiao Ran shook his head and said disdainfully: "What else can I do? I haven't even warmed up yet and it's over."
Someone jokingly said, "You seem to have nowhere to vent your frustrations. Why don't you go hunting later?"
Xiao Ran's eyes lit up, "Okay."
The recommended students were quickly called to the next batch. They went in one by one and came out quickly. In about three quarters of an hour, all the assessments were over. However, the subsequent sorting and packing took another half an hour.
Seeing that it was almost over, Teacher Ning went to the Jiang Committee Office and said, "Jiang Committee Office, the assessment here is over. Can we start the admissions for the old teaching building now?"
Jiang Weiban looked at his watch and said, "It's almost noon. Let's go have lunch first."
Teacher Ning said, "Commissioner Jiang, look, there are so many candidates waiting over there? They came early in the morning..."
"how?"
Jiang Weiban said in surprise: "The Wuyi candidates have no patience at all? We are not just testing the candidates' martial arts level."
"this……"
Teacher Gao spoke decisively from the side: "Ning Guo, Yue Hong, you two should accompany Commissioner Jiang to dinner."
"All right."
Teacher Ning and Yue Hong had no choice but to agree.
While waiting for Jiang Weiban to leave with his men, a teacher said, "Teacher Gao, this..."
Teacher Gao said, "Don't come to me to complain. The client is someone sent by those guys specifically to disgust us. Just do your own thing."
Bian Feng said, "But there are so many candidates waiting."
Teacher Gao glanced at him and said, "What's wrong with waiting a little longer? He's right about one thing. Do the Wuyi candidates have any patience left? If you can't wait, go back early. No one's stopping you."
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(End of this chapter)
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