Chapter 16: Raising Hands Too Soon! (1/2)

To prepare for the afternoon’s open class, County No. 2 Middle School had not spared any effort. The sole requirement from the county education bureau leaders was not to lose face in front of City No. 1 Middle School.

Outside the school gate, a welcome ceremony had already been set up. Under the school leadership’s arrangement, twenty students in neat uniforms were lined up on either side, ready to welcome the delegation of various high schools entering the school gate. A banner at the entrance of the teaching building read, “Show your talent in the open class, learn and grow through listening and discussing.”

“The City No. 1 Middle School’s car is here, the Santana with a Ji A license plate.”

“Our County No. 2 Middle School is gaining more and more reputation. Even City No. 1 Middle School can’t ignore us.”

“But why did they choose our class?”

“Who knows? Maybe the leaders are here to get back at Zhao Qingfeng.”

The students were abuzz with speculation. Zhao Qingfeng, however, paid no attention to these comments. Shen Lingyao was too focused on reviewing her notes, a pink notebook filled with Chinese knowledge she had compiled, preparing for the upcoming questions.

Twenty minutes later, the school leaders, along with the vice principal of City No. 1 Middle School and other visiting teachers, entered the classroom. The process of the open class was simple: classroom observation followed by post-lesson discussion, sometimes with a bit of formality, generally pleasing everyone.

However, today’s vice principal of City No. 1 Middle School had actually thought of Zhao Qingfeng. The incident of his attempted jump from the building had caused the vice principal much trouble, leading to criticism and reprimand from his principal. Zhao Qingfeng’s bold act had become wildly known in City No. 1 Middle School, somewhat embarrassing the vice principal among his colleagues.

“Student Zhao?”

As soon as the vice principal entered, his eyes locked onto Zhao Qingfeng, his gaze complex.

“Hello, vice Principal.”

Zhao Qingfeng stood up respectfully and naturally.

The vice principal nodded and turned his attention to Gao Yongsheng, the principal of City No. 2 Middle School.

“Old Gao, it seems your County No. 2 Middle School is catching up with us at City No. 1 Middle School.”

“Every year, so many students are desperate to study at our school.”

“But this Student Zhao fought hard to come back here.”

“Doesn’t this show how attractive your teaching philosophy and results are to students?”

“I’m really looking forward to hearing Student Zhao answer questions.”

“Haha, just a joke, of course, it’s up to you.”

“We are ready to start anytime.”

Although he said it was a joke, the principal of County No. 2 Middle School could clearly hear the underlying challenge. It was an evident attempt to put County No. 2 Middle School in a difficult position. After all, there is competition between schools, each seeking to maintain their honor and prestige.

Taking advantage of the vice principal’s preparation in the back row, Principal Gao took Teacher Yan to the hallway.

“Old Yan, is everything prepared?”

“Yes, Principal, no problem.”

“Let Zhao Qingfeng answer a couple of questions.”

“Him? No, no, Chinese is his weakest subject. Have you forgotten how he used song lyrics as answers two months ago? Letting him answer questions would be like slapping our own face!”

“…”

“Don’t worry, Principal. I’ve already instructed him not to raise his hand. This way, City No. 1 Middle School can’t find fault. We can’t force a student who didn’t raise their hand to speak, can we?”

“Alright, let’s go with that.”

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