During his fifth-grade final exam, Xiao Youchen asked his homeroom teacher and the principal to take the entrance exam for junior high. He wanted to skip sixth grade and enter junior high a year earlier, but his original intentions had changed. He knew his father wasn't going away to another city, but was in prison. He didn't give up his dream of skipping a grade simply because he wanted to ease Shumei's burden.
Yes! How could those gossipers in the village, especially those who disliked his family, pass up such a good opportunity to humiliate them? He heard it from them. At first, he tried to argue with them, but later, even he couldn't convince himself.
In order to find out the truth, he went to ask his aunt Wen Dazui. Wen Dazui could not resist his soft and hard persuasion and told him the whole cause and effect of the matter.
After learning the truth, he did not blame Shumei, but buried it deep in his heart, because he did not want Shumei to worry about him. Of course, he also kept it a secret from the heartless Xiao Shuangning, because he did not want Xiao Shuangning to have any shadow in her heart.
Little Youchen is really more mature than most people. Perhaps it can be said that he is more sensible and reasonable than many adults.
The head teacher knows that Xiao Youchen is a good student, but even if he is a good student, he can't take the entrance examination to junior high school without even going to the sixth grade!
In the homeroom teacher's office, Xiao Youchen pleaded bitterly, "Teacher Li, please, please let me take the exam. If I don't do well, you can let me continue to the sixth grade. But I have confidence in myself, and I will definitely get a score that satisfies me."
He stood in front of his desk and assured his head teacher confidently.
"Tang Youchen! Confidence is good, but excessive confidence is the same as pride. I know you are smarter and more hardworking than everyone else in the class, but everything must be done step by step. Nothing can be accomplished overnight, especially when it comes to learning. You should be humble and eager to learn. There are no shortcuts."
Little Youchen has always been the teacher's pride, but his unprecedented decision today left the teacher somewhat puzzled. The teacher patiently counseled him and reasoned with him.
Unfortunately, he has made up his mind.
He told the teacher his original intention and also told the teacher his changed original intention.
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The teacher was deeply moved after hearing this and advised Xiao Youchen earnestly, "If your family is really in financial difficulty, I can talk to the principal and apply for a subsidy for outstanding students in need."
"Teacher, thank you. If there really is such a subsidy, I would be more than happy to receive it. But shouldn't people work tirelessly for their dreams? This is my dream, and I don't want to give up. I want to achieve it through my own efforts and not give up halfway."
Xiao Youchen's words didn't sound very convincing, but the teacher was still moved by his perseverance.
"Okay, I'll take you to see the principal. Tell him what you just told me. If he agrees, I have no objection." The teacher finally gave in.
"Thank you, Teacher Li." Xiao Youchen bowed deeply to the teacher.
The teacher was completely moved by him. She took off her glasses, wiped away the tears in her eyes, and took Xiao Youchen to the principal's office.
When Xiao Youchen met the principal, he told him his reasons again. Teacher Li also supported him, saying that Xiao Youchen had always been the best student in the class, and that he was diligent, studious, and sensible. Therefore, he didn't have to spend too much effort to convince the principal.
At the request of the principal and the class teacher, he was asked to invite his parents over. If his parents agreed, they would agree to let him take the grade skipping exam.
"Thank you, Principal, and Teacher Li. I will go back tonight and tell my mother to come to school tomorrow." Little Youchen was so excited that he almost jumped up and kept bowing to the principal and teachers to express his gratitude.
Teacher Li came over and stroked little Youchen's head, a pleased smile on her face. She was also happy for him that he had successfully gained the principal's recognition. "Okay, it's getting late, let's go back!"
"Yeah!" Little Youchen ran out of the principal's office with a smile, and trotted towards the school gate with his schoolbag on his back.
Xiao Shuangning was waiting for him anxiously at the door, waiting for him to bring back good news.
Xiao Shuangning watched Xiao Youchen come out from afar, and ran to greet him with a smile, "Brother, what's going on? Did the teacher promise you?"
Little Youchen kept the audience in suspense, "Guess!" He held his head high and chest puffed out, striding towards the village.
Xiao Shuangning chased after him, jumping and running as he asked, "Brother, can't you just tell me directly? You know I don't like guessing. It's very tiring, right? Hurry up and tell me!"
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