Chapter 87: Joking with the Deputy County Chief (2/2)

“The ceremony is starting, the school leaders and the deputy county chief have arrived!”

“I’m seeing the deputy county chief in person for the first time. The county government has sent quite a few people; they really value this event!”

“Of course, our school is the best middle school in the county. If our students achieve good results, it reflects well on the county leaders too!”

“Shh, the leaders are about to speak, listen carefully!”

As the county leaders arrived, the entire area fell silent. On the stage, Deputy County Chief Pang, in his forties and a former student of the school, took the central seat, displaying his special affection for the school. Before starting their speeches, the school principal and the head of the academic affairs provided him with some information.

Principal Gao pointed out Li Sibo, seated fifty meters away in the first row of Class 1, and courteously introduced him to Deputy County Chief Pang, “He’s Li Sibo, scored 701 in the second mock exam. As long as he performs steadily in the university entrance exam, getting into Tsinghua University won’t be a big problem.”

“Is that so?” Deputy County Chief Pang looked over approvingly and then turned his gaze to Class 2, asking about another student he had heard of. “Principal Gao, I heard there’s a student who made a bet with his aunts, claiming he’d rank among the top three in the county. Is he from your school?”

Principal Gao nodded vigorously, “Deputy County Chief Pang, I’m surprised you’re aware of such a trivial matter despite your busy schedule.”

Deputy County Chief Pang frowned slightly, “The whole county knows about it, how could I not be aware? Who is the student, point him out to me.”

Principal Gao searched and found Zhao Qingfeng, who was joking around and laughing with Shen Lingyao. He pointed towards Zhao Qingfeng with a pulled face, feeling frustrated inside. Compared to Li Sibo, who sat upright with determination, Zhao Qingfeng seemed casual and unserious.

“How many points did he score in the mock exam?” Deputy County Chief Pang scrutinized him.

Principal Gao signaled for Old Yan to come up and explain. After hearing that Zhao Qingfeng scored just over 500 points, Deputy County Chief Pang shook his head in disappointment, “That score won’t get him into the top three.”

Then, he looked at Zhao Qingfeng again. At that moment, Zhao Qingfeng noticed the gaze and turned to look at Deputy County Chief Pang. They made eye contact, and Pang was about to look away when he saw Zhao Qingfeng pat his chest and give a thumbs-up, as if to say, ‘I’m the best’.

“This kid…” Deputy County Chief Pang turned back to Principal Gao and commented, “Look at his spirit, quite defiant, daring to gesture at me like that. He’s got some nerve.”

Principal Gao was terrified and glared at Old Yan, who understood and coughed twice, preparing to go down and scold Zhao Qingfeng. How dare he joke with the deputy county chief?

“Let it be,” Deputy County Chief Pang, being a generous man, wouldn’t take offense at a child’s actions. “Get ready, Principal Gao. You speak first, then I will, followed by student representatives. Let’s keep it brief and to the point, just to encourage them and remind them to prepare well for the university entrance exams.”

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