Chapter 69 New Honor, New Surprise! (2 more)

on Monday.

Principal Zhang Qizhao is watching TV, which is the Zhijiang TV Education Channel.

As he watched, he frowned and looked worried.

The scene being played on TV could almost be described as a car crash scene.

The famous Black High School in Minnesota, USA, organized a study tour, and the destination was Zhijiang Province.

The organizers arranged for students from the province's more famous key high schools to interact with students from Black High School, and the event was broadcast on Zhijiang TV's education channel.

In the picture, students from both sides are having a debate-style exchange.

An American high school student, he has a graceful manner, sharp words, and is free and easy.

The four high school students from Hangzhou No. 2 Middle School looked nervous and restrained. They stuttered and could not express themselves clearly.

The gap between the two sides seems too big, it's really embarrassing.

And more importantly.

The study tour team from Blake High School will be coming to Kecheng soon.

Because Red Wing, Minnesota and Koch are friendly cities, the Koch Education Bureau and relevant departments warmly invited the other party to visit.

As per convention, four high school students will also be arranged to communicate with the students of Black High School.

There are two places for Kecheng No. 1 Middle School and two places for Linshan No. 1 Middle School.

Although Linshan No. 1 Middle School is very good, there is still a big gap between it and Hangzhou No. 2 Middle School. The students of Hangzhou No. 2 Middle School performed so poorly. Zhang Qizhao couldn't imagine how the students of his own school would perform. The key point was that this was also on the education channel TV. I'm afraid it will be embarrassing.

The old director called and said that if you can do something, you can participate.

If you can’t find a suitable student, you’d rather give up this opportunity than embarrass yourself.

Wang Tiangui said: "Lian Yi and Zhu Hongbin are more suitable students. They have good family backgrounds, good looks, and are generous and elegant."

Zhang Qizhao said: "That's normal. In that kind of environment, and with cameras, our students have not been trained in this kind of environment, so they will feel very restrained."

Then, Zhang Qizhao suddenly asked: "How is Lin Xiao's English?"

Wang Tiangui said, "Principal, Zhu Hongbin at least comes from a wealthy family and has seen the world. Lin Xiao is a country boy. Facing Americans and cameras, I'm afraid he would be at a loss as to what to do."

But Zhang Qizhao really wanted to give this opportunity to Lin Xiao.

"Go call Teacher Xiao Momo, Teacher Li Xueqian, and classmate Lin Xiao over."

Li Xueqin is the head of the English group. He has a very high level of English proficiency. He graduated from East China Normal University. He made mistakes during the turbulent years and ended up teaching at Linshan No. 1 Middle School.

Ten minutes later, Xiao Momo and Lin Xiao appeared in the principal's office together.

Zhang Qizhao asked: "Student Lin Xiao, how is your spoken English?"

Lin Xiao said: "Not bad."

Several people were stunned. Are you... so immodest?

Zhang Qizhao said: "Then let's do a segment."

Lin Xiao took a deep breath, closed his eyes and began to recall a little, then opened his eyes and started to recite.

In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in history, I send to every household of my people, both at home and overseas, this message, spoken with the same depth of feeling for each one of you as if I were able to cross your threshold and speak to you myself. The two teachers couldn't help but be surprised.

Surprisingly... such standard spoken English?

Zhang Qizhao was stunned and looked at Xiao Momo and Li Xueqin.

Xiao Momo's eyes were full of admiration. She knew that Lin Xiao's English scores had been very high recently, but she didn't expect that his spoken English was also so good.

Zhang Qizhao asked: "Teacher Li, how is it?"

Li Xueqian said: "Very good, better than expected, very standard, the key is that the accent is like a foreigner."

How can it not be similar?

In the last few years of his international e-commerce business, he dealt with foreigners and devoted all his energy to learning English.

In order to practice speaking, he watched American TV series and European and American movies over and over again.

The one I studied the most was "The King's Speech".

The film tells the story of Germany sweeping across Europe and Britain being in danger. In order to inspire the people, King George VI of Britain gave an inspiring speech to the people despite his stuttering.

This is also a classic scene from World War II, similar to Roosevelt standing up from his wheelchair.

In order to practice speaking, Lin Xiao studied the speech over and over again.

So, of course the effect is amazing.

Li Xueqian said: "This was during World War II, when King George VI of the United Kingdom gave his first public speech to the people and then officially declared war on Germany."

"I really didn't expect that Lin Xiao's spoken English would be so standard and so English-sounding."

"How did you learn it? How did you practice it?"

Lin Xiao said: "I used a Walkman and a tape. I listened to it over and over again and imitated it countless times."

“No wonder.”

Principal Zhang Qizhao said: "Lin Xiao, there is such an opportunity."

He then told what happened this time.

"The performance of students at Hangzhou No. 2 Middle School and Zhenhai Middle School was not satisfactory, which disappointed the leaders."

"The outstanding performance of those American middle school students made our students pale in comparison."

"If you think you can do it, go for it."

"If you don't think it's possible, then give up."

This is an honor, but also a pressure.”

The national conditions of the two countries are different. Our country has a strong atmosphere of exam-oriented education, while American high school students have received personality education and debate education since childhood. They have a strong desire and ability to express themselves.

Lin Xiao thought for a while and nodded: "I can."

Zhang Qizhao said: "Okay, go back to the classroom for class."

Then, he said directly: "It's decided, let Lin Xiao and Lian Yi go up."

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The head teacher Li Mingchao walked in.

"I have something to announce. This Friday night, Lin Xiao and Lian Yi, as well as two students from Kecheng No. 1 Middle School, will represent our country's high school students in an exchange with students from Black High School in the United States."

"Blake Middle School is a century-old prestigious school in the United States, and the students who came here for the exchange are also very outstanding. I hope the two students can cherish this hard-won opportunity and show the elegance of our country's middle school students."

“Confident, generous, and lively.”

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Hongbin's face turned pale instantly.

Previously, such opportunities were given to me, right? Why was it given to Lin Xiao this time? He even wanted to stand up and argue, asking why it wasn't me who was on the stage? But with his mature personality, he would never do that.

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He even wondered in his mind whether his family had offended Principal Zhang recently. Lin Xiao did not want to steal the limelight from others, but... when you are excellent, honor will naturally fall on you.

You don't try to steal other people's honor, but others will help you steal it.

In the evening, Lin Xiao received a call from Lian Zheng.

"Student Lin Xiao, what do you think about communicating with American high school students?"

Lin Xiao: "Uncle Lian, I was also surprised."

Lian Zheng said: "The four students from Hangzhou No. 2 Middle School performed very poorly, which made Hangzhou No. 2 Middle School lose face."

"And the Deputy Minister of the Propaganda Department, Director Li of the Municipal Education Bureau, and Director Zhang of the Provincial Education Department will also be present at this meeting. If you perform well, it will be an honor. If you don't perform well, you may be embarrassed."

"If you are not ready, I can talk to your principal and help you and Lian Yi decline this opportunity."

Lin Xiao said: "Uncle Lian, do you think I should go?"

Lian Zhengdao: "I can only say that I am looking forward to it. Any slightly special experience is a kind of training."

Lin Xiao said: "Then I will go."

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Zhu Hongbin immediately called his father and told him about this.

"Dad, has our family had any unpleasantness with Principal Zhang recently?"

Zhu Tianlong asked doubtfully, "No, the last time he came to the city for a meeting, it was at our hotel, and we had a very pleasant conversation."

Zhu Hongbin has always been accustomed to all the honors and opportunities going to him, and he didn't think it was a big deal.

But now that I have lost it, I feel very sad.

Zhu Tianlong said: "Do we really need this opportunity? It's not a big deal."

Zhu Hongbin said: "Dad, this opportunity has always been given to me before, but now it is not given to me. I want to find out. And the other spot is Lian Yi."

"Lian Yi?" Zhu Tianlong frowned.

Lian Yi was the daughter-in-law he had long chosen. She was beautiful, had a good family background, and was also very outstanding.

Of course it’s too early to say all this now, but... Zhu Tianlong really wants to get closer to Lian Zheng.

Although he is rich, becoming a relative of a Standing Committee member will be more beneficial for his future.

Zhu Hongbin said, "This Lin Xiao was once ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. He even publicly confessed his love to Lian Yi, which caused a big joke and he was given a serious warning by the school. Now the school has arranged for him and Lian Yi to go together to exchange ideas with American high school students."

"He comes from a rural family, is short, and his spoken English is definitely not good. He is not as good as me in all aspects, and he has never seen the world. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for him to go to such an occasion?"

Zhu Tianlong said: "I'll call and ask."

Then he dialed Lian Zheng's number.

"Boss Zhu, what's wrong?"

Zhu Tianlong said: "Secretary Lian, I heard that Lian Yi will represent Kecheng City to communicate with high school students from the United States."

Lian Zhengdao said, "Yes, Black High School, a very famous high school with a long history."

Zhu Tianlong found it difficult to say the next words, but he finally asked, "Do you know the student who attended with Lian Yi?"

Lian Zheng said: "Lin Xiao, that boy, I'm familiar with him."

"If you want my advice, it's to gain more experience and don't be afraid of losing face."

"At such a young age, what's the big deal about being embarrassed?"

The two exchanged a few pleasantries and then hung up the phone.

Then, Zhu Tianlong called Zhu Hongbin.

"Son, don't think about it. Secretary Lian knows about it and is quite supportive."

Zhu Hongbin was filled with bitterness and indignation.

I really can't understand it. He is obviously better and more suitable, so why not let him go?

Isn't the school really afraid of being embarrassed by letting a poor rural boy go there?

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