"Oh, then I'll go to Class 1 to supervise the exam. I want to see how good this little girl is and whether I can get a perfect score on the test as well."
Teacher Guo looked at Teacher Li's back with frustration. He had no choice but to take another test paper to Class 2. Teacher Li immediately took over the invigilation.
Zhou Xiang felt strange since Teacher Li came in. Her eyes were always looking at him with a curious look.
Teacher Li is a woman in her twenties, probably a recent graduate from a normal school, and she has a lively air.
Zhou Xiang answered the questions seriously regardless of the gazes on her. Teacher Li was very curious as he saw Zhou Xiang answering the questions steadily. The little girl, who looked less than ten years old, was so steady and not affected by him at all.
Before she could analyze Zhou Xiang's situation, Zhou Xiang stood up and said, "Teacher, I want to hand in my paper."
Then he handed the test paper directly to Teacher Li, packed his bag and left the classroom. He didn't see Teacher Guo in the teacher's office, so he had to ask Teacher Yang when he would come to collect the transcript.
When Teacher Yang saw Zhou Xiang, he dragged her into the office.
"Zhou Xiang, do you want to study in our Class 2? Our class..."
Zhou Xiang was confused. What difference did it make? Aren't they all in the town primary school? He didn't attend classes no matter which class he was in. So what difference did it make?
Seeing that Teacher Yang was about to launch into a long lecture, Zhou Xiang quickly said, "Teacher Yang, I'm not here to teach. I'm only here to take the exam. It doesn't matter which class I'm in, and I'm familiar with the first class."
Teacher Xie laughed beside him. This girl is interesting. She knows how to speak in a roundabout way at such a young age.
Zhou wanted to leave the office quickly, but he didn't ask about the time to collect his report card and almost sold himself out. It was such a pity that Teacher Yang taught mathematics.
With this delay, the exam is almost over, so let’s wait for Teacher Guo to come out and ask questions.
More than ten minutes later, the bell for the end of the exam rang, and Li Li came out first.
"Huh? Zhou Xiang, you haven't left yet?"
"I'll wait for Teacher Guo to come out and ask when I can pick up my report card."
"Oh, wait a minute then! Mr. Guo should be here for a quick meeting."
"Then I'll wait for the meeting!"
At this time, Teacher Li collected the test papers and came out. Seeing Zhou Xiang, he walked up to her and said, "Zhou Xiang, you got full marks. I've already graded them. That's great!"
Zhou Xiang looked at Teacher Li with his eyes wide open. Could it be that Teacher Li had been reborn? Did anyone in the 1980s use the compliment "really great"?
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Teacher Li asked suspiciously.
"What do you mean by awesome?"
"Oh, it means really capable. I learned that from a classmate from Guangdong."
Zhou Xiang felt relieved, knowing that Teacher Li was not reborn.
"Thank you for the compliment, teacher!" Zhou Xiang nodded her little head. Teacher Li couldn't help but touch her head. She was so cute. Although she was dark and thin, her maturity made people laugh.
Teacher Guo came out of Class 2 holding the test papers and walked towards Class 1. "Class 1, come in for the meeting."
"Goodbye, Teacher Li!"
"Goodbye, Teacher Li!"
Zhou Xiang and Li Li greeted Teacher Li in unison and then walked towards the classroom.
"Let's go together after school soon?" Li Li invited.
Zhou Xiang paused and said, "Okay, let's go together." It was just the right time to wait for the teacher to finish the meeting and talk to everyone about collecting duck and goose feathers.
Entered the classroom and sat down.
Teacher Guo tapped the podium with the blackboard eraser and said, "Today is the 25th. One week from now, on the 31st, come to school to get your report cards. After you get your report cards, it will officially be winter vacation. Winter vacation homework will be distributed along with the report cards. Okay, school is dismissed!"
Zhou Xiang quickly stood up, walked to the podium, and showed his little head. "Sorry to take up two minutes of your time."
The students who were tidying up their desks looked up at the podium and saw Zhou Xiang with only his little head sticking out. Everyone thought it was funny and couldn't help but smile kindly.
"Go ahead, little one." Xie Zhuang, the physical education committee member in the last row, said. Xie Zhuang lived up to his name, tall and strong.
"Yes! If you have something to say, just say it. You're welcome."
Teacher Guo, who had just arrived at the classroom door, saw this scene and stopped to see what Zhou wanted to do.
Zhou Xiang cleared his throat and said, "During the Chinese New Year, most families will kill ducks and geese. I want to buy dried duck and goose feathers. I only want the down, not the big feathers on the wings. I buy them by the ounce. An old duck has about one or two ounces of down. I'll buy them for two cents per ounce. I want dried ones. I don't want them if they get rotten and smelly when piled together."
You can use a net or gauze to cover the duck feathers to prevent them from being blown away by the wind. After using the net or gauze, you can wash it with hot water. You can explain this to your family members so that they don't get beaten for covering the duck feathers with gauze.
As soon as he finished speaking, the audience burst into laughter. Some laughed at their friend who was beaten so hard on the butt, while others laughed at Zhou Xiang's humor.
In fact, what Zhou wanted to say was the truth and he was not joking.
Zhong Ling asked in a shrill voice, "Zhou Xiang, why do you want to collect duck feathers? They are fishy and smelly."
Zhou Xiang chuckled, "I'm useful. What's wrong with the smell? Don't you eat the meat wrapped in the smell? Besides, I didn't force you to make this smelly thing. We all volunteered and earned money on our own. It's better than asking adults for money, right?"
"Yes, every time I asked for money, even if it was to buy stationery, the first person who received it would slap me. Just wait, little one, I will bring you to school when school starts after the New Year." Xie Zhuang was the first to support me again.
"Yeah, it only takes a little time, and you can get a few cents in exchange. A pencil is only two cents."
"Well, okay, I can also go to the neighbor's house to ask for duck and goose feathers. Zhou Xiang, you must accept them!"
Zhou Xiang nodded. "Don't worry! I'll definitely charge two cents per two ounces. Just don't mix in chicken feathers. Chicken feathers are easy to spot, and that would be embarrassing for everyone, right? If you need money urgently, you can find me at the food station after you've dried it. I'm the only one with the surname Zhou at the food station, so you'll know once you ask."
"Okay, I'll definitely get more. Maybe it'll be more than my New Year's money."
"Well, a duck can fetch at least two cents. If I take all the duck and goose feathers from my uncles' houses, I'll probably get several dollars! Wow, I'm going to be rich."
The atmosphere in the classroom became relaxed.
Teacher Guo nodded. This week, he was very organized in his words and deeds, and he was able to keep his composure and was not afraid to stand on the podium.
Only Zhong Ling was unhappy because Zhou Xiang had become everyone's focus. She wondered what she was doing with the duck and goose feathers? Was she going to resell them? She only bought a few cents, so how much would she get from selling them?
Li Li and Zhou Xiang walked out of the classroom together. Zhong Ling wanted to find Zhou Xiang and ask her what she was doing with the duck feathers.
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