Top Student at Their Peak
Chapter 42 - 42 42 The Principal's Decision

42: Chapter 42 The Principal’s Decision 42: Chapter 42 The Principal’s Decision Obviously, Qiao Yu’s good deskmate didn’t grasp the intent behind his words, merely smirked and left a comment: “Forget it, I won’t ask you anymore.

Luckily, the high school entrance exam doesn’t test these things.”

Then she withdrew her gaze and continued to grind away at the English book in front of her.

Qiao Yu sighed inwardly, glanced at the English vocabulary, barely finished the second unit, and then looked at the little companion who had been with him for a year.

He noticed that dark circles had really formed near her eyes, reminding him of a plan mentioned by the teacher before, allegedly prepared for him by the good guy.

Take a year off.

If Zhou Shuang really wants to get into high school, twenty-something days is indeed too short; it’s not very likely.

But if there’s a whole year to systematically review, it shouldn’t be a problem.

So Qiao Yu asked seriously, “Are you really sure you want to go to high school?”

Zhou Shuang looked at Qiao Yu and said, “Absolutely sure!

Or do you think I’m doing this just for fun?

Studying every day until after midnight and still reviewing in the morning!

Even my mom tells me to balance work and rest, not to overdo it.”

“Then here’s a serious suggestion for you: take a year off.

I’ll help you put together a review plan for your last year, you follow the plan, and take the exam next June.” Qiao Yu suggested.

Zhou Shuang chuckled bitterly, “My dad actually thinks so too.

He even specially treated a teacher from school to dinner, asking if there’s a way for me to repeat the year or take a year off.

The teacher said it’s too close to the entrance exam now, less than a month left, and it’s really hard to arrange.

If it were two months earlier, something might have been done, now the process for taking a year off probably wouldn’t finish before the entrance exam is over.”

“So if you could indeed take a year off, you would be willing, right?” Qiao Yu asked.

“Of course!

My dad’s even prepared that once I take a year off, he’ll enroll me in an external entrance exam crash course.” Zhou Shuang said earnestly.

“Alright, I’ll ask around for you then.” Qiao Yu didn’t make any firm commitments.

Even though the teacher they found said it was too late before the entrance exam to arrange it, Qiao Yu felt that since the good guy had planned it, it might still be doable.

The problem was merely a lack of motivation in the matter.

If there was absolutely no way, Teacher Lan probably wouldn’t have come up with such a stupid idea.

“Do you have a way?” Zhou Shuang asked suspiciously.

“I said I’ll ask around for you, don’t get your hopes up.” Qiao Yu left it at that and turned his attention to his exercise book.

Since he stopped controlling his grades, he started experiencing the sense of alienation from many classmates that he used to only feel from adults, as if they weren’t the same type.

Only Zhou Shuang foolishly still regarded him as a brother.

If he could help this brother without spending money, he’d still be willing, and it would be a good test of how much the good guy values him.

…

Railway First Middle School administrative building, principal’s office.

School office director Fan Jiangao had just finished reporting on reception arrangements for upper-level units coming to inspect the school, and then mentioned something strange he heard today: “By the way, Old Liu from the academic affairs office told me something peculiar just now—during the recent mock exam, the top performance came from the worst class in the third year.”

Upon hearing this, Principal Zhang Tiejun frowned and asked, “The worst class in the third year produced the top student?

Director Fan, are you kidding me?”

Fan Jiangao immediately continued reporting: “Here’s the situation, the student’s name is Qiao Yu, and teachers are certain there was no cheating involved.

It’s Qiao Yu’s genuine performance.

They say this child was discovered by Teacher Lan, whom you appointed.

Due to a chance encounter, Teacher Lan discovered this kid has a talent for mathematics.

No one thought that Qiao Yu not only had a talent for mathematics but also did well in other subjects.

In this mock exam, the essay even scored the only full marks.

Other subjects were also quite good, especially his English listening and reading skills, which were very strong.

If it weren’t for last year’s poor biology and geography scores, only eighteen, he would definitely have met the key school cutoff.”

“Discovered by Teacher Lan?”

“Yes, discovered by Teacher Lan!”

Zhang Tiejun was slightly taken aback, and then subconsciously recalled a recent memory.

Last week, Lan Jie called him to say he had discovered a student at the school who was very strong in mathematics and hopeful to join the National Team and even promised a pile of bonuses.

But to be honest, Zhang Tiejun didn’t take the call very seriously.

From a middle school principal’s perspective, he always believed that at least in big cities like Star City, this current education selection system would scarcely miss truly gifted students.

Of course, talent here means not only IQ but also basic motivation and learning ability.

With independent admissions and multidisciplinary competitions, any student with remarkable abilities would attract attention.

But now it seems…

“Old Liu even went to the 13th class’s homeroom teacher to find out more, and it’s said this kid purposefully scored eighteen last year, just to avoid attending evening self-study.

Coming from a single-parent family without a father, perhaps the family finances aren’t great, maybe hoping to make money sooner.”

“Scoring only eighteen on an open-book test?

What can a middle school graduate do to earn money when they’re not even an adult?” Zhang Tiejun lamented frustratedly.

But suddenly, recalling Lan Jie’s words on the phone, he had a thought.

Right, if the grades were truly that excellent, wouldn’t he be grabbed by the Four Bigs again?

If this Qiao Yu could really enter the National Team…

Thinking of this, Zhang Tiejun suddenly became restless.

Within the education system, how are a principal’s and teachers’ achievements showcased?

Isn’t it through student performance?

Under the principal’s guidance and the teachers’ efforts, surpassing the Four Bigs and Five Small, cultivating a math Olympiad National Team contender to represent the nation on a global stage is an unblemished political achievement for any middle school principal.

To put it bluntly, if after next year’s math winter camp, Xingnan Province only had their Railway First Middle School student remaining in the National Team, becoming one of the final six members, and achieved great results in the international competition representing Huaxia, his immediate promotion might be possible.

After all, the higher-ups also care about their reputation, and if the Four Bigs and Five Small didn’t gain any recognition, the Railway First Middle School making it up for them, who else should be on top if not him?!

This isn’t just any backward student; this is a golden KPI!

“Exactly.”

The director also sighed, then emphasized: “The academic affairs office suggests, although this kid doesn’t want to attend evening self-study, he shouldn’t stay in the thirteenth class anymore.

He needs to be transferred to the first class.

But the teachers of the thirteenth class have significant objections and dissatisfaction.”

“The academic affairs office’s suggestion is correct; it’s indeed inappropriate for such a kid to stay in the thirteenth class.

After it’s spread out, what would people say?

As for the teachers’ dissatisfaction…”

Zhang Tiejun thought for a moment and said, “Here’s the plan: I’ll discuss with the teachers later.

The student will go to the first class, but any achievements will still be credited to them.

This matter must be settled today.

As for evening self-study…

don’t force the kid too much, he can apply not to attend.

Right now, ensuring the child doesn’t develop a rebellious attitude is the most crucial.”

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