The person who was most pleased was Teacher Du. After the results came out, he called Ye Qingqing to his office.
"Are you taking extra classes during summer vacation?" Teacher Du's Hunan-accented Mandarin was very friendly.
Ye Qingqing nodded, "My brother tutored me."
"That young man from yesterday?"
Ye Qingqing nodded again.
Teacher Du was even more puzzled. Since Ye Qingqing's brother was so knowledgeable, why didn't he discipline Ye Qingqing properly before?
"Your brother wasn't home before?" Teacher Du thought that must be the reason.
"Yes, my brother is in the army. He was injured and went home to recuperate," Ye Qingqing explained.
Teacher Du was immediately filled with respect. No wonder the young man said his leg injury hadn't healed yesterday. He never expected that Ye Qingqing's brother was a war hero!
"Your brother's tutoring is very effective. You need to keep up the good work and strive to improve your ranking by ten places in the next monthly exam." Teacher Du set a new goal for Ye Qingqing.
She's making a little progress every month compared to the previous month. Maybe Ye Qingqing will be able to get into university by next year's college entrance exam!
Ye Qingqing's heart skipped a beat, and she had an idea. She said loudly, "Teacher Du, if I can get into the top 150 in the next mock exam, can you promise me one thing?"
"What's up?"
"Could you take Tang Yuanyuan from Teacher He's class? Teacher Du, Tang Yuanyuan's grades will improve too. I will work with her to make progress and guarantee that she will get into university. It won't affect our class's college entrance rate."
Teacher Du looked at Ye Qingqing in surprise, not expecting this girl to make such a request, but to be honest, he really didn't want to bring Tang Yuanyuan into the class.
Because of his lack of experience, he was assigned to many poor students when the classes were divided. If Tang Yuanyuan were to join, he really couldn't guarantee that the college entrance rate would meet the target. He didn't even want to be first, but if he was last, he would have his bonus deducted.
Teacher Du's family is not well-off. His wife is unemployed, his child is young, and he has to send money to his elderly parents. He has to be very careful with his monthly salary. He really doesn't want Tang Yuanyuan to affect his bonus.
But he didn't want to disappoint his students.
Moreover, if he agrees, it can really help Ye Qingqing improve to 150th place. Even if she loses some prize money, it will be worth it!
At worst, he won't buy any new clothes this year. His old jacket is still good and should last him a few more years.
"Okay, as long as you can get into the top 150, I'll go ask Teacher He for some glutinous rice balls." Teacher Du agreed with a smile.
"Thank you, Teacher Du!"
Ye Qingqing was overjoyed; she knew Teacher Du would agree.
"Teacher Du, Yuanyuan and I will definitely not let you down!"
Ye Qingqing loudly promised that she would absolutely not let Teacher Du lose the bonus. Even if it meant hanging herself by her hair or pricking her thigh with an awl, she would still get into university, and of course, Tang Yuanyuan too.
Teacher Du smiled and said, "Study hard, and I hope to see your progress next month."
As long as his students can all succeed, it's worth it even if he suffers a little.
"Teacher, this is a snack made by Tangyuanyuan, it's very delicious."
Ye Qingqing kept one hand behind her back, holding a yam cake made by Tang Yuanyuan. It was fragrant, refreshing, and melted in her mouth, much tastier than the ones bought outside.
Tangyuan made a bag of them and brought them over for Ye Qingqing to eat. Ye Qingqing only ate one piece and gave the rest to Teacher Du.
Teacher Du looks weathered, but she's actually not that old, only in her thirties. She got married late, and her daughter is only six years old, a very cute little girl.
"Take it back quickly, how can a teacher accept your things?" Teacher Du was both amused and exasperated. He wasn't a child anymore; it wouldn't be right to give him snacks.
"It's really delicious, teacher, you should try it. Tangyuan made it herself."
Ye Qingqing jogged out of the office, her spirits soaring, and she made a silent resolution.
For her own sake, and for Tang Yuanyuan's sake, she must get into the top 150!
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