Wang Qiuju waved her hands repeatedly: "I'm just not cut out for studying."
Xiaojing: "Don't you want to give it a try? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The conditions for taking the college entrance examination may never be as lenient as this year again."
"No, no." Wang Qiuju was extremely embarrassed: "Sister, to be honest, when I was in school, my grades were terrible. I studied hard, but when it came to exams, I just couldn't do the questions on the test paper. I was okay with Chinese, I could at least pass, but I was completely hopeless with math. What formulas do you need to solve problems? What auxiliary lines do you need to draw? I get dizzy just looking at them, my brain just won't work. Asking me to take the college entrance exam, I feel like it's harder than climbing to heaven."
"Oh well."
The college entrance examination is entirely based on voluntary participation, and Xiaojing did not force anyone to do anything against their will.
Cheng Baidong had a high school classmate who was a physical education teacher at the First Middle School. When he arrived at the First Middle School, he first went to see this high school classmate, and then, through the introduction of this high school classmate, he met Principal Qiao of the First Middle School.
Upon learning their purpose, Principal Qiao of the First Middle School took out a test paper from his drawer, placed it on the table, and said, "I understand why you've come. Teacher Chen personally brought you here, and I shouldn't have refused, but I'm really sorry. Since the resumption of the college entrance examination, there have been far too many students wanting to transfer into the senior year of high school."
The classrooms for senior high school students have limited capacity, so anyone wishing to transfer must first pass an entrance exam. This is to prevent unqualified students from staying at the school and negatively impacting those diligently preparing for the exams. We hope you understand.
Cheng Baidong: "Principal Qiao, there's no need to explain. We understand your good intentions."
Regardless of connections or family background, everyone who wants to study at the school on a temporary basis must first take an exam. In this way, whether or not someone can get into the school depends entirely on their own abilities.
The method is simple and effective, but it also requires the courage of those in charge at the school.
After all, it's a society based on personal relationships, and not everyone can withstand the pressure.
Principal Qiao is a true educator.
Cheng Baidong beckoned to Xiao Jing: "Cheng Jing, come, sit down and take the exam."
There were pens and ink readily available in the principal's office, so Xiaojing sat right under the principal's nose and started writing the test paper in front of him.
It is only after these years of experience that Xiaojing has matured a bit and become more mature that she has been able to overcome her fear. If it were an ordinary student, being watched by so many people during the exam, their mentality would probably have collapsed long ago.
The entrance exam for students applying for temporary admission was set by Principal Qiao himself. The exam didn't have many questions, but each question type was classic, and it was a comprehensive test covering all subjects, including Chinese, mathematics, physics, chemistry, politics, history, and geography, which could give students a thorough assessment of their abilities.
It took Xiaojing about an hour to finish the test paper.
Principal Qiao immediately began grading the papers.
The answers are all in my mind; I can just mark them with a checkmark or cross.
Principal Qiao had finished grading in less than two minutes.
Xiaojing scored 79 out of 100.
Having gotten so many questions wrong, Xiaojing lowered her head in shame.
She had already worked very hard on the questions, but she was better at humanities subjects, and there were many questions on this test paper that were in physics and chemistry, which she was not good at.
When she encountered problems she couldn't solve, she was truly helpless.
Principal Qiao was quite satisfied with Xiao Jing's grades. He was the one who set the test questions, and he knew exactly how difficult the test was.
After putting down the test paper, Principal Qiao said to Xiao Jing, "Cheng Jing, you did well on the test. You are welcome to study in the senior year humanities class."
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "Principal Qiao, thank you."
Principal Qiao: "Don't thank me, thank yourself. The school gates weren't opened for you by me, but by your own excellent grades."
"This is the course schedule."
"Day school: Students arrive at school at 6:00 AM for morning reading; after school at 12:00 PM, there is a one-hour break during which students can go home or eat at the school cafeteria, which accepts both grain and food coupons; evening self-study ends at 8:30 PM."
"Boarding school: 12-person dormitory with bunk beds, wake-up bell at 4:30 am, cafeteria opens at 5:00 am, morning reading at 6:00 am. Noon time is the same, evening self-study ends at 9:00 pm, lights out at 9:30 pm."
"Consider whether you want to live on campus or commute. If you live on campus, bring your bedding and personal belongings to school in the afternoon. If you commute, arrive at school at six o'clock tomorrow morning."
Xiaojing: "Principal, I want to choose to be a day student."
First, it's quiet. Living alone means you don't have to worry about getting along with your roommates or being disturbed while studying or sleeping.
Secondly, the schedule is flexible. Boarding students have to turn off the lights at 9:30 pm, which is a bit too early for students preparing for the college entrance examination.
Thirdly, her sister-in-law is right; it's important to distinguish between what's more important and what's less important. With the college entrance exam just around the corner, there's no need to compromise on living in a dormitory just because you're worried about spending a little money. As long as you get into university and change your life, you'll have plenty of money to earn later.
Principal Qiao nodded: "Okay, go back and prepare today, classes will begin tomorrow."
After leaving the school, Cheng Baidong said, "Let's wander around the area first and rent a place."
Xiao Jing nodded.
After the resumption of the college entrance examination, the number of students at No. 1 High School who were not attending the school increased sharply. Some lived on campus, while others were day students.
Those who live close to their homes go home to live, while those who live far away can only rent a place in the county town. When renting a place, one should naturally choose a place close to the school.
As a result, many more private houses have been rented out near No. 1 Middle School recently.
Xiaojing took a liking to the west room of a courtyard house. It was about the same size as other rental rooms, but a wall had been built in the middle, dividing the large room into two smaller rooms, one inside and one outside. There were windows at both the front and back, so the lighting was not affected. In this way, the outer room was for studying and the inner room was for sleeping, and the study area and living area were clearly separated.
This way, when her mother comes to accompany her to study, even if she studies very late, she doesn't have to worry about the light from outside affecting her mother's rest in the inner room.
Although the rent was one yuan more expensive than other rental properties, Xiaojing still decided to book the room.
Xiao Jing paid the rent herself. Cheng Baidong originally wanted to pay it for her, but she stopped him.
“Brother, you don’t need to take this money. I have money.” Xiao Jing took out a small cloth bag from the inside pocket of her clothes and said, “I’ve saved up a little money over the years by sewing clothes for people in the family compound. It’s not a lot, but it’s enough for my mother and me to live here for a month or two.”
"Is it really enough?" Cheng Baidong asked worriedly. "Xiaojing, this period of preparation is crucial. You can't skimp on things. Don't try to be brave with me."
“Brother, I’m not being stubborn,” Xiaojing explained. “It’s really enough. My sister-in-law has already explained the pros and cons to me. I won’t let a small thing cause me to lose more than I gain at this time.”
"Okay, as long as you know what you're doing."
After paying the rent, Xiaojing, at Cheng Baidong's instruction, wrote two rental agreements, which she and the landlord signed together, with each party keeping one copy.
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