Rebirth 08: A Happy Life Begins in Elementary School

Chapter 100 The Value of Li Zhao (Fourth update, please subscribe!!)

The principal's office suddenly became very quiet.

He Lin looked at Huang Keyun with a shocked expression.

Huang Keyun actually got shy!

Countless ideas flashed through the minds of the leaders of Xinbei No. 6 Elementary School.

The first point is that Li Zhao is not tied for first place with other perfect scores, but is the only one in the country to achieve this.

Secondly, it is still a judgment: Li Zhao's value is far beyond imagination, and he may even have the best English proficiency. No wonder Principal Shen had to take action personally.

Thirdly, I still maintain that Li Zhao's words are true! With this level of expertise, it would be reasonable for even the leaders of Huazhong University of Science and Technology to make a special trip to get him.

Then came a variety of comments and reflections.

"What a pity, what a pity." Principal Cai shook his head sincerely.

"What makes you say that, Principal Cai?"

"This child suddenly woke up this semester. He missed the math and essay competitions, otherwise, he might have achieved even more."

"I see," Principal Shen continued, "I know he's a very good writer, but it turns out he's also shown outstanding talent in mathematics?"

"Principal Shen speaks in a very formal and aloof way," Huang Keyun complained to He Lin.

He Lin pinched her lightly.

"He seems very proud of Li Zhao, but what is he so proud of?" Huang Keyun continued to complain.

He Lin was exasperated. "Keep your voice down, we'll just listen."

"Regarding math, since there aren't any high-level competitions, I can only repeat the math teacher's assessment. This child answers questions incredibly quickly, has a grasp of some junior high and even high school math knowledge, and has a very active mind."

"Hmm." Principal Shen didn't seem to react much.

After all, Li Zhao's demonstrated abilities are far beyond what is expected, and it's reasonable that he's also very good at math. It would be news if people said his math was just average.

"He Lin," Principal Cai said, "Is Lin Wenjuan teaching the class now? Have her bring Li Zhao down and find another math teacher to cover for her."

"Wait, Principal Cai," Principal Shen hurriedly stopped him. "We've come with great sincerity because we've heard that Li Zhao has a rather unique personality, so let's discuss some things first."

Has its reputation already become so formidable?

"Okay, okay, please go ahead."

Principal Shen glanced at Teacher Wang, then looked at Principal Cai, "We're thinking that Li Zhao, having received a highly educated education, would normally have a path to success that would be attending a prestigious university abroad or in the capital. However, in terms of junior high school education, our school has its own unique approach—"

Then Principal Shen actually started introducing the advantages of No. 1 Middle School. Although it was very concise, the students from No. 6 Elementary School were completely confused.

Cai Xiao couldn't help but glance at He Lin. Without him saying a word, He Lin knew what he wanted to ask: "Highly educated?"

When did Li Zhao's parents become highly educated intellectuals?

This kid is so keen on playing dumb to fool others, did he even use his family background to pull this trick?

"Therefore, in order to successfully recruit this student and achieve mutual success, we have this plan. As long as Li Zhao is willing to study at New Taipei First Senior High School, we can waive three years of tuition and fees and promise that he will be enrolled in Class 1, which is our most prestigious experimental class. He will be in the same class as other specially recruited students and students who ranked in the top 50 in the entrance exam."

Principal Cai, the vice principal, and the director of studies exchanged bewildered glances.

Just as he was about to speak, Principal Shen spoke again: "Furthermore, if Li Zhao is negatively affected by students from our school or by negative public opinion from the outside world after he enrolls, we will take the initiative to resolve the issue."

The sincerity is overflowing.

This is already the best a school can offer.

Not to mention New Taipei First Senior High School.

Even Principal Cai himself was getting a little giddy from listening.

"So, Principal Cai, and everyone from Sixth Elementary School, are these conditions enough to keep Li Zhao?"

This question was like fireworks going off in Principal Cai's head.

That's an exaggeration, Comrade Shen Jinghong!

He Lin was completely dumbfounded.

Huang Keyun looked proud, detached from everyone else's emotions, with an expression that said, "Of course Li Zhao is like that."

"I think it's definitely going to work—" Principal Cai said cautiously, "This, even I feel a little apprehensive."

"No, that's not it," Principal Shen laughed. "Old Han, tell me."

Han Xu, the dean of studies at New Taipei First Senior High School, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and said in a clear voice that seemed quite out of place with his appearance, "Li Zhao's family is involved in international trade, so they're definitely not short of money. Simply waiving tuition and fees isn't attractive to him. We're in New Taipei City; think about it, if it were a prestigious school in another city, they'd waive accommodation and transportation fees as well, wouldn't that save him even more money?"

what?

Principal Cai glanced at He Lin again.

He Lin exclaimed, "I'm so damn innocent!"

Isn't Li Zhao's family a wholesale business and he works for a state-owned enterprise? Aren't they supposed to be extremely poor and live in a dilapidated old house? How did they suddenly become someone who's not short of money?

Doing international trade? That's why your English is so good.

He Lin glanced at Huang Keyun again, her eyes full of doubt.

Huang Keyun suddenly realized.

No wonder! Now it all makes sense!

Li Zhao has seen the world, isn't that right?

"We can't treat a child who's been exposed to so much since childhood like a normal child," Han Xu pushed up his glasses again. "He knows how to trade stocks. And not just superficially; he has a good understanding of world trends..."

Having some understanding of economic principles is quite remarkable.

Cai Xiao had another shocked expression.

Huang Keyun's breathing became heavy. She suddenly felt that Li Zhao seemed to be hiding his true self from the entire Sixth Primary School, only revealing some of it to her.

That was awesome!

"So," Principal Shen continued, "my interest in this child doesn't just stem from his grades. Just as Principal Cai said, he's special, too special. So special that I can step outside the framework of striving for high school entrance exam scores and genuinely look forward to seeing what kind of brilliance this child can bring to New Taipei First Senior High School."

"Although it sounds literary, it's quite sophisticated," Huang Keyun was still complaining.

He Lin was completely bewildered.

"We should treat children like this as mature individuals. We must treat them equally," Principal Shen said. "Therefore, our plan has always emphasized one thing—respect."

"Well then, Principal Shen, and all the leaders here, we can't really represent Li Zhao. From the perspective of the Sixth Primary School, this proposal is full of sincerity and is truly impeccable. How about we invite Li Zhao over for a meeting and a chat?"

"it is good."

He Lin immediately sprinted up to the sixth floor in her high heels like a whirlwind.

She became more and more excited as she climbed the stairs. Who would have thought that her life as a primary school homeroom teacher would have such a day?

A teacher's status is determined by the students they teach!

"Li Zhao!" He Lin's shout interrupted the math class. "Quick, come with me."

Li Zhao calmly stood up, tidied the pens on the desk, and looked up to find He Lin walking straight in, standing on the podium and looking at the students with an excited expression: "Everyone, you must learn from Li Zhao!"

Then, amidst the bewildered expressions of the sixty-four (including Lin Wenjuan), Li Zhao was taken away.

Along the way, He Lin rambled on about everything that had happened that afternoon.

Li Zhao listened with great distress.

Because there were so many extraneous emotions, all the useful information was mixed in with "Did you know?", "Oh my god!", "Unbelievable!", "I never expected this!"

However, a few key pieces of information were still captured.

International trade? Stock trading skills? The only person to get a perfect score nationwide?

Oh, this last one is great!

The one in front sounds so familiar.

Upon entering the principal's office, Li Zhao was stunned.

It wasn't because there were many people, but because he recognized the young man sitting on the individual sofa; his name was Wang Wenzhao.

It was Wang Wenzhao, whom I had a long chat with while looking at stocks at an internet cafe.

So it was you!

Goodness, I thought Huang Keyun had suddenly blurted out something. Teacher Huang, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you.

When Wang Wenzhao saw Li Zhao enter, he waved and greeted him confidently.

Li Zhao waved to him as well.

"Oh, you two know each other?" Principal Shen said with a smile.

"Otherwise, how would I know those things? We had a chance to talk before." Wang Wenzhao stood up. "Sit down, you're the main character."

Li Zhao then sat down, because he was indeed the main character.

The head of teaching at the Sixth Primary School immediately pushed a chair over to Wang Wenzhao.

"Teacher Wang is a PhD graduate from Huada University. He taught the experimental class last year and produced the best class in terms of overall academic performance. He was originally going to move up with the class, but after meeting Li Zhao and learning that he had also achieved the highest score in English in the country, he decided to stay and continue teaching the first year of junior high school," Principal Shen said.

Wang Wenzhao nodded. "Yes, I'm really looking forward to being Li Zhao's teacher!"