"Only 21 years old, still young." Zhai's father said without raising his head. He said it lightly now, but four years later, when Zhai Sheng was 25 years old and didn't even have a girlfriend, he would not be so calm.
On the other hand, the grades found by Mr. Li were certainly correct.
When Qiao Nan went to the school to get the report card, he saw a bright red banner hanging at the school gate. It read: Congratulations to our classmate Qiao Nan for getting the first place in the provincial capital in the high school entrance examination!
"Teacher Li." Qiao Nan greeted the Chinese teacher respectfully when he saw him.
Teacher Li looked at Qiao Nan, his beloved student, with a face that turned red and blue, like a palette, which made Qiao Nan feel very strange: "Teacher Li, are you feeling unwell today? Do you want to go back and rest first?"
Anyway, the high school entrance examination is over, and the teachers in charge of the third grade are on summer vacation, so it doesn't matter if Teacher Li doesn't come.
"I'm not feeling unwell, I'm feeling unwell in my heart." Teacher Li said angrily: "Do you know where you lost two points in Chinese?"
"..." Qiao Nan's mouth twitched: "I guessed it a little."
"You..." Teacher Li was depressed: "Forget it, forget it, compared with last semester, you only lost two points this time, not all, which is a big improvement for me." After saying that, Teacher Li showed a smile that was uglier than crying.
Qiao Nan got full marks in all other subjects, except for Teacher Li's Chinese.
This situation would be very normal for other students, but it was particularly abnormal for Qiao Nan.
Qiao Nan's essays were all full marks, but he lost two points for recitation. These two points were like cutting off Teacher Li's flesh, making Teacher Li neither proud nor angry.
However, thinking of the jealous eyes of his colleagues, Teacher Li felt relieved.
His student ranked first in the provincial high school entrance examination. The salary of the entire junior high school grade 3 (1) class was doubled this time, and the bonus during the Chinese New Year would be much higher than usual.
It was not for the money. As a teacher, it is a great honor to teach a few students who can get the first place in the provincial high school entrance examination in a lifetime.
What is this called? This is called luck!
It is conceivable how much the junior high school grade 3 (1) teachers like Qiao Nan.
"Hurry up and go in." Patting Qiao Nan's shoulder, Teacher Li and Qiao Nan entered the classroom together.
Teacher Chen, who was already in the classroom, was beaming with joy: "I believe that everyone has seen the banner at the school gate when entering the school. First of all, let's applaud Qiao Nan. Qiao Nan not only won honor for our Junior 3 (1) class, but also for our entire Pingzhong. Everyone applaud!"
After Teacher Chen finished speaking, thunderous applause really rang out in the classroom.
No. 1 in the provincial capital! It would be so proud to tell others that I was once a classmate of No. 1 in the provincial capital.
Among the students in the whole class, only Zhao Yu clapped his hands weakly.
"Okay, now everyone, take a look at your scores, and then compare them with last year's high school admission scores, and carefully consider which high school you want to apply for. After you go back, you can discuss with your parents and fill out the application form." Teacher Chen had the materials distributed.
Seeing their own grades, some were happy and some were sad. Some did well, while others did poorly.
"Qiao Nan, come with me to the office." After the materials were distributed, Teacher Chen called Qiao Nan to the office alone: "Have you really thought about it? Have you discussed this with your parents?"
"Yes, and my dad agrees." Qiao Nan filled out his application form in front of Teacher Chen.
Having successfully achieved Qiao Nan's goal, Teacher Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
The principal of the high school department of Pingzhong specifically contacted him, hoping that he would do everything he could to keep Qiao Nan in Pingzhong. If Qiao Nan had any requests, he could just ask. As long as it was within the permitted scope, the school would help find a solution.
After hearing what the superiors said, Teacher Chen also tried his best to help Qiao Nan get better conditions.
After all, after talking to Qiao Nan last time, Teacher Chen probably heard that the current situation of Qiao's family was not very good. To support two children to go to school, the pressure on parents was very great.
Teacher Chen didn't want a good seedling like Qiao Nan to have to drop out of school and give up his studies because the family didn't have enough money. That would be a pity.
After learning about Qiao Nan's problem, Teacher Chen wanted to help Qiao Nan get a lot more things.
"Qiao Nan, you got the first place in the provincial capital this time, and you brought honor to our school. This is the school's reward for you. It's not a lot, just one hundred yuan. But since you decided to go to Pingzhong for high school, Pingzhong's high school department also has a reward for you, which is two hundred yuan."
Teacher Chen took out two envelopes in a row and handed them to Qiao Nan. The money in these two envelopes was a reward from the junior high school department and the high school department to Qiao Nan.
"As for what you mentioned before, I have already applied. As long as you are willing to study at Pingzhong, the tuition and miscellaneous fees for three years will be waived, but you have to pay for the meals yourself. The school cannot cover them. Also, if your grades are still so good after you enter high school, the school will also give you scholarships every semester. But then, there will no longer be such rewards of one hundred or two hundred yuan. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Don't worry, Teacher Chen, I understand. This arrangement is very good." Qiao Nan smiled. In fact, she was really satisfied with this arrangement. It's only 1993 now, unlike the 21st century when a grandfather Mao would spend all his money just by going out to buy something.
The three hundred yuan was enough for her to pay for one or two years of tuition. Moreover, the school had waived her tuition and miscellaneous fees. She could save the three hundred yuan and future scholarships for college.
"Qiao Nan, you really made your teacher proud!" Teacher Chen was a little excited. If Qiao Nan was not a girl, Teacher Chen would have wanted to hug Qiao Nan.
Even if Teacher Chen looked at Qiao Nan as if she were his own daughter, she was a grown-up girl after all, so it was not convenient for Teacher Chen to do so.
"No, it's Teacher Chen and other teachers who taught well."
"You don't talk much, but you're good at flattering people when you talk. Okay, go back. Remember to keep the money, don't lose it."
"Thank you, Teacher Chen, you've worked hard." Qiao Nan bowed to Teacher Chen sincerely, and then took the 300 yuan awarded by the school and left.
"Hey, the top female student in our compound is back? Nan Nan, are you free in the summer vacation? Can you teach our Juan'er and let her get the first place in the high school entrance examination?" When
a mother in the compound saw Qiao Nan, she showed envy in her eyes and said sourly.
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