Chapter 391 Meeting an Old Friend
The old man immediately put on a smile: "Haha... So you really are a relative of Director Xiang?"
After saying that, he deliberately said loudly to the crowd: "A relative is looking for Director Xiang, so he must be allowed in."
Then he turned around and put the two bottles of white wine into the iron filing cabinet in the mail room.
Tan Chen saw that this old man often did this kind of thing and was very familiar with it...
After putting the liquor away, the old man walked out of the mail room with a smile, opened the corner door and let Tan Chen in.
"The last room inside is Director Xiang's office. He happens to be here today."
After saying that, he reminded Tan Chen guiltily: "If you ask the director how you got in, you can figure it out yourself."
Tan Chen said politely, "Don't worry, sir. I promise I won't tell anyone that you were the one who let me in."
The old man waved his hand with satisfaction: "Go! Go quickly!"
Of course, the two of them spoke in low voices.
Tan Chen successfully entered the Education Bureau and came to the door of the room the old man mentioned. He saw a sign on the door with the words "Director's Office" written in large letters.
Tan Chen knocked on the door, and a familiar voice came from inside: "Come in!"
Tan Chen pushed the door open and walked in. It was indeed Xiangnan, whom he knew.
Xiangnan was stunned for a few seconds when he saw the person coming, then stood up and greeted him.
"Tan Chen, why is it you?"
He was very enthusiastic, put one arm on Tan Chen's shoulder and led him into the office.
"How are you lately?" Xiang Nan asked Tan Chen to sit down in the office and poured him a glass of water. In front of him, he did not act like a director at all, and was still like the big brother he used to be.
Tan Chen took the water cup and put it on the desk: "I'm fine, is Brother Xiang okay too?"
Xiangnan casually spread his hands in front of his desk and said, "I'm just like what you see now. I started out as a small section chief in the Education Bureau of Zhuang City. A few days ago, I was transferred to Feng County to be the director of this Education Bureau."
Based on Tan Chen's understanding of Xiang Yang, he is a free and easy-going person. When he was in Sihe Village, he was the one who was most open-minded among those people.
Thinking about the purpose of their visit, the two of them greeted each other and then Tan Chen got down to business.
"Brother Xiang, I came here to ask for a favor."
Xiang Yang raised his eyebrows and asked with certainty, "Are you going to take the college entrance examination?"
Tan Chen nodded and said, "My wife and I have been studying as usual since you left Sihe Village. Now that the college entrance examination has been reinstated, we both want to give it a try."
Xiang Yang patted Tan Chen on the shoulder: "Hahaha... Good job, I knew you would have this plan."
"I understand your and Shang Ruoting's academic performance. You can definitely give it a try in the college entrance exam this time."
Tan Chen was delighted to see this. Since he had told his elder brother so, it should be easy for him and his wife to join the class together.
Xiang Yang continued, "With the resumption of the college entrance examination, each of Fengxian County's three middle schools has ten slots for transfer students. Anyone who is interested in taking the college entrance examination can register and take the exam, and they will be admitted based on merit."
In other words, this transfer exam is fair, and those with ability can get in...
After listening to Xiangnan's words, Tan Chen knew that this was very different from what Zhai Shengping had just told him.
"Brother Xiang, I just heard that your signature is needed for the transfer exam."
Xiangnan shook his head. "It was originally planned like this. After I sign, I'll have the opportunity to take the transfer exam. Although admission is based on merit, the number of participants is limited, so the chances of passing are higher."
"But you've seen the people outside looking for my signature. So many people want to participate. I can't just pick and choose who to sign, right?"
"Therefore, our Fengxian County Education Bureau held an emergency meeting and decided that anyone who wants to take the Gaokao class can sign up as long as they have no criminal record.
The entrance exam is divided into two rounds. The first round is an elimination round. The top 100 applicants from each of the three high schools will enter the next round. Each high school will then select 10 students from these 100 applicants.
Tan Chen felt that this was very reasonable. Although he and Shang Ruoting had to pass an exam to have the opportunity to join the class, this was a fair competition opportunity for all candidates.
"Okay, Ruoting and I will both sign up."
Xiangnan actually already had a plan in mind. This was an opportunity to repay the only person who had helped them in Sihe Village.
Shang Ruoting and Tan Chen registered for the exam through formal channels. If they passed, that would be even better. If they failed, he would find a way to add two additional places.
Although Xiangnan had already made up his mind, he didn't tell Tan Chen right away: "You can sign up now. The exam will be held next Monday."
After saying that, Xiang Nan personally took Tan Chen to other offices to fill out his and Shang Ruoting's registration materials.
Tan Chen knew that Xiangyang was busy, so he didn't bother him any further. After exchanging some pleasantries, he hurried back to Sihe Village.
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