Chu Yu was stopped at the school gate. There was nothing she could do; Old Yang, the school's security guard, was dutiful and wouldn't let anyone in without identification.
No matter how Chu Yu explained that she was there to study temporarily, Old Yang just wouldn't believe her.
"Don't try to fool me, girl. Do you think I don't know who's in our school? Don't underestimate me just because I'm uneducated. I have a sharp eye. I can recognize any student from our school standing right in front of me."
Chu Yu said helplessly, "Uncle Yang, I really am here to study here temporarily. If you don't believe me, you can ask Teacher Zhang of Class 5, Grade 12."
"Of course I know Teacher Zhang, but the senior students who are applying for temporary enrollment came to the school on Monday, and I received several parents that day! Today is Thursday, and you're saying you're here to apply for temporary enrollment? That's not a very clever lie you're telling!"
Old Yang wouldn't be fooled by sweet talk. Chu Yu didn't look like someone who would do bad things, but the girl's face was too memorable. If there was such a beautiful girl at school, how could he not recognize her?
He figured Chu Yu must be dating some bad boy in her senior year of high school, and he was using the excuse of studying there to visit her.
Old Yang, having been through it all, understands the things that happen between young couples!
Chu Yu was speechless and unable to call Teacher Zhang, so she could only stand at the door, hoping that if she encountered any teacher who was late, she could ask them to pass on a message to Teacher Zhang.
"Chu Yu, what are you doing here?"
Zhou Fangchun walked out with a smile on her face, and was genuinely taken aback when she saw Chu Yu.
Zhou Fangchun came to help Mao Xia attend the parent-teacher conference. In order to get closer to Teacher Zhang, she took on the preparation work for the parent-teacher conference.
Who knew that while he was out buying a pen, he would run into Chu Yu.
Old Yang knew Zhou Fangchun, the pretty girl from the senior year of high school, Mao Xia's mother. She loved her daughter very much but was also quite proud. She looked like a worker from a large factory.
Old Yang laughed and said, "She wanted to go in to see Teacher Zhang, but Teacher Zhang didn't tell me about this, so I didn't dare let her in."
Zhou Fangchun smiled. The results for the German Middle School exam were released on Monday, but Chu Yu hadn't come to school. Zhou Fangchun knew that Chu Yu hadn't passed the exam at all.
She said that the placement test at Dezhong was quite difficult, to the point that it could make students from the county cry. How could Chu Yu, a girl who sells goods on the street, possibly have a solid foundation? It was just a coincidence that she scored high in math.
The real exam is based on the total score, which is a comprehensive assessment. Zhou Fangchun had never heard of her niece having good grades, so she must be bad at subjects like English and politics.
It's normal to be rejected if you have a low total score. German-Chinese schools admit truly capable students, not just those who can talk their way in!
"Chu Yu, it's not that your aunt is criticizing you. Dezhong is the best school in Deyang. It's not a place that just anyone can get in. What are you doing here, a self-employed individual? What happened? You showed your true colors as soon as the exam started, didn't you? University isn't a place that just anyone can get into. You don't have the talent. You might as well get married and settle down early."
Zhou Fangchun felt that her words came from the bottom of her heart. Everyone's fate is predetermined at birth. She and Zhou Huilan were sisters, one married a gambler, and the other married an official. What else could this be but fate? Chu Yu didn't have that fate, so she shouldn't be thinking about such things. She should get married early, ask her husband's family for a dowry, and support her mother and two younger sisters.
Chu Yu was too lazy to talk to Zhou Fangchun. This second aunt was a bit clueless and was just like the Zhou family; none of them were good people.
“My mother has already divorced Zhou Jian’an, and I’ve cut all ties with the Zhou family long ago. Why does my second aunt have to meddle in my business? She should spend that time on Mao Xia’s studies. I think Mao Xia still has a lot of room for improvement in math!”
Zhou Fangchun was stunned and almost burst out laughing.
"You don't need to worry about my Mao Xia. She's different from you. She has a solid foundation and is a promising student. She ranked third in her grade in this exam, and the teachers all say she'll definitely get into a top university! When your cousin Mao Xia gets into a university in Beijing next year, your aunt will definitely invite you to our house for the celebration!"
Zhou Fangchun chuckled twice, patted her hand, and left satisfied.
Not long after, she returned with the pen and saw Chu Yu still waiting by the roadside. She even greeted him.
"Chu Yu, your second aunt is going in first. You wait here! However, Teacher Zhang is having a parent-teacher meeting today, so she probably won't have time to entertain you."
Chu Yu frowned. Zhou Fangchun's sarcastic attitude left her speechless. She was competitive and didn't want Mao Xia to be outdone by her, but she didn't want to completely break off relations. This was just being disgusting.
Zhou Fangchun was naturally pleased. Mao Xia ranked third in the grade, and Mao Guangyu spoke on stage as a parent representative.
With Mao Guangyu's superior and the Party Secretary of Deyang present, this was an excellent opportunity to curry favor and flatter him.
After all, what could be more honorable and less utilitarian than standing out at a parent-teacher conference?
If she could use this opportunity to build a good relationship with the leader, and with the Dai family's help, she might not even need the Qiu family anymore. What would she need Chu Yu for?
"Mrs. Mao Xia, please sit here." Zhang Zhihe greeted her. "This parent-teacher meeting was made possible thanks to your hard work. I am ashamed of my own lack of attention to our child's studies, as you and Mr. Mao Xia have done for him."
Today was the parent-teacher meeting. In order not to affect the students' studies, all the senior students were taken to physical education class, leaving only a few student representatives sitting at the back of the classroom.
With so many people in the class, things could easily get chaotic if not organized properly. Zhou Fangchun's arrangements were impeccable, which saved Zhang Zhihe a lot of trouble.
He only thought that Zhou Fangchun cared about the children, never imagining that she wanted to use the school as a place for fame and fortune.
"Oh, Mr. Zhang, it's all thanks to your hard work and guidance that Mao Xia has achieved what she has today."
After Zhou Fangchun finished speaking, his gaze briefly met that of Madam Zuo, and he quickly smiled kindly. Madam Zuo returned a less enthusiastic smile.
Her rank was far below that of Mrs. Zuo, so it was normal for Mrs. Zuo to look down on her. However, this was only temporary. After making an appearance at this parent-teacher meeting, she would naturally want to build a good relationship with Mrs. Zuo.
I've heard that Secretary Zuo dotes on his wife the most, so winning over Mrs. Zuo is the same as conquering Secretary Zuo.
A young female teacher came over and called Zhang Zhihe outside.
Zhou Fangchun didn't take it seriously. It was only a few minutes later, when he came back, he was followed by a stylishly dressed girl.
Zhou Fangchun didn't recognize Chu Yu at first.
Zhang Zhihe was overjoyed. After teaching for so many years, this was the first time he had truly understood what the older generation meant by "treating talent like one's own child."
He excitedly pushed up his glasses.
"Dear parents and students! I haven't announced the class rankings for this exam yet, not because of any oversight, but because I wanted to wait until the new member arrived before announcing them all at once! As you all know, Jiang Qilue has always been the top student in both the class and the grade, but this time the situation is a bit special. The new student's placement test score is a full 7 points higher than Jiang Qilue's, surpassing Jiang Qilue to become the top student in our senior year!"
Chu Yu slowly walked out from behind him.
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