Chapter 24
The results of the monthly exams are out, and some are happy while others are sad.
In particular, the new teachers, including Jiang Wanwan, place great importance on this result.
Since art students don't need to take monthly exams, the report cards for the classes taught by the other three students, except for Tie Shengnan, have already been handed over to them.
Jiang Wanwan looked at the report card, her face clouded with worry.
Out of fifteen classes, her students ranked fourteenth.
Lu Dachuan, on the other side, had a similar expression. His math class ranked even worse than Jiang Wanwan's, placing him last in the grade.
"What is this thing?" Lu Dachuan couldn't help but exclaim, unable to believe that his month of hard work had resulted in this.
He ran to Jiang Wanwan's side, and when he saw the report card in her hand, he suddenly felt a little better.
Then, without stopping, he went to Ren He and asked, "Comrade Xiao He, how are your students' grades?"
Ren He initially refused to tell, but unable to resist Lu Dachuan's persistent pleading, he had no choice but to hand over his report card to Lu Dachuan with some embarrassment.
"Hey, it's okay, we're all pretty much the same." Lu Dachuan took the report card with one hand while comforting the other person.
When he saw the rankings written on the list, he was completely dumbfounded and stared in shock at Ren He beside him.
"Brother, you've been hiding your true abilities!"
His jaw dropped in astonishment. The math ranking on the paper showed him as number 2! Number 1 was his mentor, Ren Jie.
Lu Dachuan clutched his head and wailed, then quickly told Jiang Wanwan the news, as she was the only source of comfort he could find.
Jiang Wanwan was also surprised when she heard Ren He's score. She looked up in Ren He's direction and her eyes met his.
So she gave the other person a thumbs up, her eyes full of admiration and respect. Ren He blushed when he saw it and smiled gratefully at her.
Lu Meng, who was sitting opposite her, was looking at the results. She saw Jiang Wanwan's ranking on the computer, raised her eyebrows, and said, "Wanwan, you still need to work harder."
Being called out by her master made Jiang Wanwan feel a little embarrassed. "Yes, master, I didn't expect to do so badly." Her tone was somewhat dejected.
Seeing this, Lu Meng glanced at Jiang Wanwan and laughed, "It's alright, you're all like this when you first arrive. But you should reflect on your mistakes and try harder next time."
In Lu Meng's view, most new teachers don't teach very well, but they can improve with practice.
Despite her teacher's encouragement, Jiang Wanwan still felt uneasy. She repeatedly flipped through her students' answer sheets, trying to find some reasons.
On the other side of the office, Ren He was also looking at the students' papers. To be honest, he really didn't expect their class to do so well this time.
At this moment, Ren Jie, who was opposite, also learned about Renhe Class's results. He was very pleased, and his small eyes shone brightly.
"Xiaohe, you see? Professional competence is the only true measure of success."
He had witnessed Ren He's hard work during this period. Ren He was a down-to-earth person, and he had a very good impression of him.
Many young people today are eager for quick success and instant benefits, while Ren He, though sometimes a bit rash, is able to calm down and do things quietly, which is a rare quality.
Ren Jie took a sip of tea and then generously praised his apprentice.
Upon hearing this, Ren He humbly replied that it was all thanks to his master, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile, feeling very happy and a little proud.
After every major exam, the school holds a school-wide assembly to analyze the results and summarize the lessons learned, and this time was no exception.
All the teachers came to the large conference room to listen to reports from school leaders, grade directors, and teacher representatives in turn.
There are two vice principals in the school, one in charge of teaching and the other in charge of moral education.
The vice principal in charge of moral education is Wei Yan, and the other is a female principal who was recently transferred from another school. She is about forty years old and her name is Feng Lanlan.
The monthly exam analysis meeting falls under the category of teaching, so at the beginning, it was mainly Feng Lanlan who spoke on stage.
She first gave an overview of the situation in each grade, and then started rambling on and on, just like many leaders do when they give speeches. What could have been said in half an hour was dragged out to an hour.
It seems that this is the only way to demonstrate their abilities, but the teachers below are not allowed to use their phones, otherwise it would seem disrespectful to the leaders.
Finally, Feng Lanlan took her mouth off the microphone, picked up the cup beside her, and took a sip of water.
Just when Jiang Wanwan thought it was finally over, she saw the other person put the cup back and then lean closer to the microphone.
...
Jiang Wanwan and Lu Dachuan exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing that they were both on tenterhooks.
However, this time, Feng Lanlan abruptly changed the subject and brought up the matter of their new teachers.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanwan immediately straightened her back and perked up her ears.
Feng Lanlan first praised Ren Jie and Ren He, then said that Lu Meng, as the grade director, had a hard time, and asked Jiang Wanwan to share some of the burden with her master.
Jiang Wanwan quickly nodded to the female principal on the stage, her attitude sincere. The female principal showed no expression upon seeing this, but simply nodded slightly in response.
But then, Feng Feifei's tone suddenly rose, her voice seemingly increasing by an octave.
He spoke sternly, "Hu Lingling, as your teacher, how could your student perform like this? It seems you need to improve your own skills first, so as not to mislead others."
Jiang Wanwan was stunned when she heard Feng Lanlan's blunt accusation.
This is really disrespectful to Hu Lingling.
The other teachers also looked at Hu Lingling, their gazes filled with sympathy, curiosity, or even schadenfreude...
Lu Dachuan's expression was equally grim, but his eyes were filled with shame and self-reproach.
He felt that he had embarrassed his master, causing her to be criticized in public.
Of all those present, only Hu Lingling, the person in question, seemed completely unconcerned. She gave a disdainful smirk and didn't even spare Feng Lanlan on stage a glance.
He even started using his phone in public, completely ignoring the speaker.
Feng Feifei's face turned ashen, but as she was on stage, she had no choice but to maintain her composure.
The meeting was still going on, and seeing that it was almost time, she walked off the stage with a stern face, leaving the microphone to the next presenter.
Another hour passed, and the meeting finally ended, with the teachers leaving one by one.
On the way back to the office, Lu Dachuan silently followed behind Hu Lingling, hesitant to speak.
After much hesitation, he finally spoke his mind, "Master, I'm sorry, I've embarrassed you."
He walked quickly to Hu Lingling, then turned around and bowed deeply to her.
Hu Lingling was startled by the other party's actions, but after realizing that he was apologizing, she suddenly laughed.
"What are you doing?" Her cold, red lips parted slightly, as if she found the other person's behavior somewhat amusing.
Lu Dachuan looked guilty and said with some difficulty, "I got the lowest score in the monthly exam this time..."
After listening to Lu Dachuan's words, Hu Lingling scoffed, "I really didn't expect you to teach so badly, but what's there to apologize for?"
Even if Lu Dachuan taught her to achieve the top score in her grade, that old woman Feng Lanlan still couldn't stand her and would always find fault with her.
Besides, although she was rigorous in her scholarship, she was not unreasonable and understood that it was not easy for new teachers at the beginning.
Lu Dachuan was puzzled by his master's reaction; he couldn't understand why she didn't seem angry at all.
So he asked again, uncertainly, "You...aren't angry?"
Hu Lingling glanced at the man. "Haven't you angered me enough times already? One more time won't make a difference."
After saying that, she walked towards the office in her high heels.
Lu Dachuan, who was left standing there, scratched his head and thought carefully about what the other person had said. He finally realized that Hu Lingling was not really angry.
So he quickly followed the other person and returned to his office.
Ren He, who was still on his way, was also a little puzzled by what happened today. Logically speaking, Jiang Wanwan's teaching results were not good, so why did Feng Lanlan only criticize Hu Lingling, but praise Lu Meng instead?
As he pondered this, he voiced the question that had been bothering him.
Upon hearing this, Ren Jie blinked and then smiled, saying, "Just do your job well, and don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."
Having been immersed in society for so many years, these veteran teachers are all shrewd and worldly-wise. Looking at these clueless younger generations, they sometimes don't want them to get involved in all sorts of trivial matters.
Ren Jie, in particular, firmly believes that teaching and nurturing students is a teacher's duty. However, where there are people, there is struggle, and he doesn't want Ren He to lose his original aspirations too early.
Ren He didn't get an answer, nor did he delve into the question, so he obediently changed the subject.
A week flew by, and soon it was the weekend again.
That day, Jiang Wanwan went home and had dinner with her parents.
At the dinner table, she couldn't help but tell her about her monthly exam results. Instead of laughing at her, her mother-in-law offered her some words of encouragement.
However, Jiang's mother's last words inadvertently pierced Jiang Wanwan's heart.
"You work so hard every day, but your teaching isn't that great."
At this moment, Jiang's mother was thinking that Jiang Wanwan had rented a room specifically to get up early for work, and that this effort had not been rewarded accordingly, which she felt was not worth it.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanwan realized that her teaching abilities were indeed inadequate. Her usual pride shattered completely at this moment, and her spirits were severely damaged.
Seeing his daughter looking downcast, Jiang's father picked up a piece of braised beef for her and said kindly, "Don't be discouraged, Wanwan. Dad will take you out for a walk tomorrow to cheer you up."
What Jiang's father meant by "relaxing" was going to the park in the morning to stroll with a group of elderly people, or to practice martial arts.
Jiang Wanwan usually found it boring and rarely went, but this time she was really annoyed.
“Okay, I’ll go with you tomorrow.”
She accepted Mr. Jiang's invitation, and Mr. Jiang immediately beamed with joy upon hearing it, as if he was very happy to have someone accompany him.
"Honey, do you want to come along?"
Mr. Jiang turned to look at Mrs. Jiang, a hint of expectation in his eyes, but Mrs. Jiang shook her head.
"You two go ahead, I can't get up that early."
Mr. Jiang shrugged, seemingly expecting Mrs. Jiang's answer. However, he was still very happy at the thought of his daughter accompanying him tomorrow, and even drank a little more wine than usual.
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