Chapter 82: Chapter 81: I’m Not Necessarily Going to Qingbei

“Mom and Dad called, saying Qingbei admissions office and reporters went to see them…”

At lunch, Xue Ning mentioned casually.

She hadn’t slept all night, and took a nap in the morning.

She’d certainly be busy in the afternoon, first booking a hotel for her parents, then arranging dinner.

Going back home wasn’t realistic; they’d have to wait until tomorrow.

Li Yang said while eating, “The county also contacted me, asked if I could cooperate with them. I agreed, but… asked them to drive with a banner to my hometown, let your parents know ahead of time.”

Xue Ning’s eyes widened.

Li Yang, this guy, is too ridiculous, right?

Still wants people to carry a banner? You’re already a champion scholar; why care about such vanity? Aren’t you afraid people will say you’re overdoing it?

For Li Yang, it’s best to adjust the labels at once. His parents are more reserved, so he had to make a show.

Although such requests are a bit old-fashioned, they’re effective in the countryside.

When it comes to academics, even outdated behaviors become the envy of parents.

Li Yang would shamelessly make a display for the relatives back home, especially the eldest uncle and third uncle.

Thinking of this, he asked, “By the way, did you ask your parents who’s coming for dinner tonight?”

Xue Ning: “No idea, probably no one else, right? But they said they plan to invite relatives for lunch in the county tomorrow.”

Li Yang sighed.

He vaguely remembered in his past life, saving up to buy a few bottles of Moutai for his father, only for him not to drink them, insisting on calling two brothers over, consuming three bottles over a meal.

Then what? Drunk, the eldest uncle and third uncle directly argued with his father, talking about a jar during the family division ten years ago, that had a few coins in it, which no one knew who took, then talking about how his parents hadn’t cared for the grandparents, about needing money for the son’s wedding, asking the second uncle for support…

His grandparents had passed away a few years back, and his father had been working outside, not attending to them, but his mother went every week bringing meat to visit.

At the time of the division, his grandparents’ belongings were not claimed by his family.

The elders chose to stay with the eldest and third uncles.

Even so, during holidays, his family didn’t spare expenses for the elders. While with the uncles, besides helping with the kids’ meals and laundry, they didn’t provide new clothes during festivals, even waiting for Wang Cuiping to bring meat to enhance life.

Li Yang remembered these things all too clearly.

The elders were biased towards the eldest and the youngest, casually telling his father, the second son, they wouldn’t burden him, but only two rooms were available, none for the second son.

His house was self-built, inside and out, without anything older than twenty years. During the division, aside from two acres originally under his father’s name, merely a few clothes were taken, not even a bushel of rice.

To Li Yang, relatives were outsiders, not even as good as strangers.

After finishing his meal, he returned to the internet café, mainly to manage group additions.

Meanwhile, Jiang Banxia sent him a message: “Master Li, have you decided which university to apply for? In four days, we can submit applications…”

Li Yang: “Haven’t decided yet; I’ll let my parents choose… Besides, I might not necessarily go to Qingbei…”

Jiang Banxia: “[Panic][Panic]…”

Li Yang didn’t respond; it’s rare to be defiant in life; when needed, one must stand firm.

These words weren’t for Jiang Banxia, but for others.

Like Jiang Banxia’s father…

Just a few minutes later, his phone rang; it was the principal.

“Good afternoon, Li Yang. I just spoke with your parents; they’re returning tonight. We’ll have a proper chat then. If you feel wronged, you can freely express it… But don’t act out of anger, making jokes about your academics.”

Li Yang knew this would definitely spread quickly.

Jiang Banxia’s father was unsuitable, but the principal was perfect.

“Principal, I’m not kidding, but I feel my learning is not solid enough; I might struggle with Qingbei’s elite study pace. So I thought of either attending a normal university or repeating a year. This way, I can make room for students keen to attend Qingbei; I shouldn’t hog the spot.”

Shen Chuanhe: “…”

Is this even human language?

Does competing for spots even work like this? Who knows who you’re making space for?

Only a fool would do something that yields no benefits.

Li Yang obviously wasn’t a fool; it meant he was being stubborn.

Li Yang did promise to cooperate with the education bureau, but topping the exam and applying to Qingbei were different matters; he hadn’t guaranteed he would definitely apply to Qingbei.

Shen Chuanhe quickly said, “Li Yang, we’ve been investigating your situation; it’s almost clear now.”

“Oh? I’m fine, enjoying my time at school, teachers, and classmates have been so kind to me. Though my past grades were terrible and I skipped classes, my homeroom teacher didn’t expel me.”

This statement made Shen Chuanhe sigh, signaling he needed to show his stance.

If Li Yang didn’t apply to Qingbei, Jiangcheng First High School would be laughed at.

If Li Yang privately spread word that his reason for not applying was to retaliate against Liu Dayou, the school’s reputation would suffer a catastrophic blow.

“Li Yang, your kindness truly moves us, but you shouldn’t always compromise. Our investigation found when you entered the elite class; your grades were good. But Liu Dayou, to create a favorable environment for his daughter, justified your height obstructed views, and placed you in the back row.”

Li Yang: “…”

Did that really happen?

It seems like there might be.

Anyway, it was after he met Wu Tianqi that he started playing basketball.

And it was during playing basketball that he met Wang Manqi.

In his previous life, he never blamed Liu Dayou. On one hand, he didn’t know that Liu Dayou had privately filed many reports suggesting his expulsion; on the other hand, he felt that it was his own foolishness, abandoning his studies, and blaming others for it was unethical. The one who should reflect the most was himself.

Shen Chuanhe continued: “Liu Dayou also repeatedly filed reports to expel you, but both I and the leaders of the Education Bureau stopped it. In this regard, he’s not a qualified homeroom teacher, failing to fulfill his duty towards his students, only pushing the responsibility onto the students themselves…”

Li Yang: “…”

Liu Dayou, this bastard, tried to expel me? And not just once?

Damn, I didn’t actually drag the scores down much, did I?

Those scores in a regular class would be in the top ten.

Damn!

And it’s so fair then.

He asked: “Is that true? Well… I guess I shouldn’t have grown so tall. It’s right to put me at the back of the class to avoid blocking my classmates’ view, otherwise, it might affect many classmates’ grades.”

This acting is quite awkward, but for a high school student, it’s totally fine.

Shen Chuanhe said: “In a few days, the Education Bureau will hold a special meeting about this matter. If Li Yang is worried, he can attend as an observer. The outcome definitely won’t disappoint you.”

Liu Dayou is a legitimately employed teacher. Even if he makes mistakes, no one has the authority to take away his job.

But this time, at the very least, he won’t have the opportunity to receive any commendation in the future, and he might not be given the chance to lead the senior class or be a homeroom teacher.

Li Yang’s goal was achieved, and he still used the excuse of primarily considering his parents’ opinions to hang up the phone.

Considering his parents’ wishes made Shen Chuanhe less anxious, as he’d definitely be able to convince Li Yang’s parents during dinner tonight.

After hanging up the phone, Shen Chuanhe made a call to Jiang Yaoting.

“Director Jiang, I made it clear that Li Yang is still having a hard time letting go of his experience.”

Jiang Yaoting: “That guy has character, my daughter even said he directly called to curse Liu Dayou.”

“He should curse!”

“Haha, but this year’s college entrance exam went really well. With Li Yang as a marquee name, the Education Bureau will receive significantly more special educational funds in the second half of the year, and we’ll have the confidence to retain more excellent students…”

It’s not that Jiang City doesn’t have good prospects, it’s just that most are recruited away.

Other high schools have made names for themselves, with higher ceilings, so those aiming for Qingbei certainly wouldn’t remain in Jiang City.

Shen Chuanhe said: “What about tonight’s dinner with Li Yang’s parents… Director Jiang, what do you say?”

“It’s not up to me, I’m just an errand runner.”

…

Liu Dayou was dizzy all day, only getting ready to leave home after six in the evening.

Li Yang’s parents invited him for dinner tonight.

Although Li Yang had cursed him, he didn’t care anymore; after all, he taught a champion!

Not a city champion, but a provincial one!

This was a lifetime honor!

As for the conflict? Unpleasantness?

Sorry, does it exist?

He only knows that he taught a provincial champion, a Qingbei student, an honor no other teacher in Jiang City holds.

This means his homeroom teacher credibility has reached unprecedented levels, making him unique in the entire school.

With this record, in a few years, he might just make it to the leadership level at the school, rising steadily!

Possibly becoming a principal in his fifties.

He specially cleaned himself up, tied a tie, and polished his shoes.

He also thought of countless praises for Li Yang, ready to use them at tonight’s dinner.

Of course, he also had to express his own hard work properly, because Li Yang’s grades were so poor before, how could they have improved so easily?

Just as he was about to leave, the phone rang.

Upon answering, Shen Chuanhe’s voice came through: “Liu, I’ve arranged a car waiting at your door.”

Liu Dayou smiled and said: “Principal, you’re too kind, I can just call a taxi myself.”

“Haha, it’s no trouble, mainly because the dining place changed.”

Liu Dayou: “Oh? It’s not at Fuman Building anymore?”

“Changed to Champion Scholar Tower!”

Liu Dayou: “Great, that’s good, a champion should go to Champion Scholar Tower…”

“Liu, one more thing to mention, not only are there Education Bureau leaders tonight, but other leaders too. When you arrive at the private room, remember to hand your phone to my driver for safekeeping, as some discussions tonight are not suitable for transmission…”

Liu Dayou immediately understood and said: “No problem, I will unconditionally cooperate with all the leaders!”

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