Rebirth 08: A Happy Life Begins in Elementary School

Chapter 119 A Wonderful Graduation Photo

Zhou Xiaoyun had a lot to say.

The core idea is "what if". They feel that since Li Zhao is already a special admission student, why should he prove himself? If he can get first place, that would be amazing, but what if he can't? Wouldn't that just be adding to his own frustration?

The school is taking this so seriously, can't we get in as the pride of heaven?

However, she didn't say anything, and without Li Changlin stopping her, she rejected her own opinion.

My son is so amazing, let him do whatever he wants.

They should really think about opening a shop, so they don't embarrass themselves in front of their son again.

Be a reliable adult!

October 6th, Thursday.

The only theme of the day was taking graduation photos.

After six years of schooling, this was the first time we arrived at school on time and weren't there for class. Everyone seemed inexplicably excited.

However, it quickly faded away while "waiting for arrangements".

I thought I'd finally get to break the rules openly and have some fun and freedom, but it turns out that even though I don't have to attend classes and can chat, I still have to sit obediently in my seat and wait for the graduation photo arrangements.

If you chat too loudly, you'll get scolded, since the younger students in their third year and above are still in class.

Chen Nian is a typical example of someone who went from excitement to helplessness.

When I first arrived at the classroom, I was so excited that I looked around everywhere, but now I'm slumped over my desk, looking utterly dejected.

"It's so hot, Ah-Zhao! Do you think there's air conditioning in the classrooms at New Taipei First Senior High School?"

That's overthinking it; there hasn't even been an experiment.

The installation of air conditioning in the classrooms will have to wait until Li Zhao graduates from high school.

A classic school ghost story: My alma mater always gets better after I leave.

The main purpose is to bring blessings to future generations.

Everyone should be grateful to their senior classmates who didn't get to enjoy the upgraded equipment.

"What do you imagine New Taipei First Senior High School to be?" Li Zhao laughed. "The conditions inside don't seem much better than Sixth Elementary School."

"No way?"

"That's how it is in older schools; it mainly depends on the quality of the teaching staff."

"Sigh, if you weren't at No. 1 High School, I wouldn't have taken the exam."

"You little brat—"

Speaking of this, Li Zhao suddenly remembered that He Shuyao had applied to New Taipei Experimental School in his previous life.

The answer should be clear enough: He Shuyao in her previous life also wanted to attend the same junior high school as Li Zhao.

As for why—he didn't quite understand.

In my previous life, during elementary school, I didn't interact with He Shuyao as much as I do now. It's easy to understand why He Shuyao is so determined now, but what about in my previous life?

Could it be that you're attracted to my good looks?

Just as I was lost in thought, Huang Keyun walked in from outside the classroom. "Teacher He, students, it's time to go to the playground to take graduation photos!"

This was the first time most of the students in the class had taken a proper graduation photo—a small number of students who attended expensive private kindergartens had already experienced it, but back then they didn't know anything about parting.

Instantly, the entire classroom was filled with the creaking of desks and chairs, a sound that made one's teeth ache. Everyone had smiles on their faces and were laughing and joking as they lined up in the corridor.

Normally, the seating is arranged according to the order of the seats. Li Zhao is relatively tall, so he is almost at the very back of the line.

The weather was pretty good today; there was sunshine but it wasn't intense, and the clouds were a bit thick, blocking the view from time to time.

The wind was light and pleasant, but it was still easy to sweat if you stood outside for a long time or did any physical activity.

"Li Zhao, come here." He Lin beckoned.

Li Zhao thought someone wanted to talk to him about something, so he went up to them.

His classmates' eyes were fixed on him, but he was used to it.

Even if he does nothing, there will always be various gazes lingering on him—he'll become desensitized after seeing it so many times.

"Walk."

As a result, He Lin only said this one word before walking forward side by side with Li Zhao.

Huh? You just want me to walk to the front of the line?

What does it mean?

A row of chairs, about ten in total, had been set up near the school's stone monument on the playground, with two tables behind them, one tall and one short.

There are railings at the back of the higher section to prevent anyone from slipping and falling, which shows that they really care about the safety of children.

But—the shorter one is only a dozen centimeters tall, and the tallest one is less than thirty centimeters tall. Is it really necessary?

The usually unnoticed PE teacher was finally in his element and started calling everyone to take their places: "Girls in front, boys in the back, first form lines, stand in four rows, shorter in front and taller in back, everyone stand in the open space!"

Physical education classes at New Taipei No. 6 Elementary School are essentially activity classes. Apart from occasionally having students run around the playground and doing relay races, there are no serious events.

Warm up, run, then everyone can go their separate ways and have fun.

Some people were playing badminton at home with rackets, some were running around aimlessly, some were playing basketball enthusiastically at the only basketball hoop, and some were simply taking a walk.

Li Zhao is the one who was taking a walk.

In my past life, I was bad at sports. When I was running, I could hear people whispering, "Why is he doing that?" which ruined my mental state.

Now? There's really nothing fun to do.

His rebirth occurred in the second semester of sixth grade, when the already dispensable physical education class had long since become a self-study class.

When we occasionally let everyone participate in activities, it's mostly just walking around; there's not much interest in playing around.

Seeing the PE teacher sweating profusely, and knowing that some students in the class always seemed to misunderstand the instructions, Li Zhao gently shook his head.

Management is indeed a science.

It's not the kind of knowledge about interpersonal relationships; strictly speaking, management should be considered a science.

In the past, Li Zhao always thought that as long as a task was explained clearly enough and assigned, everyone would work like robots, each going to their own place and starting to operate.

The speed and quality with which a team handles tasks, provided the overall skill level of the team members is acceptable, depends on the leader's design and control of the entire operational mechanism and process.

He didn't realize how wrong he was until he started working.

For example, in a simple data collection task, he had done his best to write out all the requirements of the form clearly, making the filling requirements comparable to a product instruction manual. He believed that even ten junior high school students could easily handle it.

As a result, even a group of college graduates from top-tier universities (985 universities) couldn't write it clearly.

Some didn't read it at all, some misunderstood it, some had their own ulterior motives, and some were simply careless.

Just like now, the PE teacher clearly told the girls in the first row who were standing on the sides to step forward and stand on either side of the row where the leaders and teachers were sitting.

As a result, no one moved for a long time.

Some people don't want to move forward, some don't know which position they'll be on if they stay to the sides, and some want to move forward but don't know whether to stand or sit and just observe others.

So everyone was watching.

Oh, you asked why Li Zhao was also watching the PE teacher work.

Because he is currently surrounded by school leaders.

"Li Zhao, you can sit next to me then." Cai Xiao was dressed smartly today, and if it weren't for his bald head, he would have looked quite good.

"it is good."

Li Zhao had already refused three times, and the person who told him the news of "sitting next to the principal" changed from He Lin to the Dean of Students, then to the Vice Principal, and now Principal Cai himself said it again.

Say yes, it's not a bad thing.

He Lin whispered to Huang Keyun, "See, I told you Principal Cai should say it himself. I think I understand this child's temperament a bit now."

Huang Keyun thought to herself, "You don't know anything."

"Li Zhao," Principal Cai turned around, "you'll sit in the middle. I'll sit to your left. Who do you want to sit to your right?"

"Teacher Huang, I guess," Li Zhao replied instantly.

Huang Keyun hadn't even started to look forward to it yet, and her dream had already come true. She was still in a daze for a while.

"Me? Me?"

She was wearing a light blazer today, and her makeup was quite exquisite, highlighting her outstanding appearance.

Finally, we've found her a chance to wear a full face of makeup!

"Yes, it's you," Li Zhao said. "After all, my most outstanding achievement is in English competitions, and as my English teacher, Ms. Huang should rightfully sit in this position."

Principal Cai laughed heartily, "Alright, it will be as you said. Keyun, you can sit to the right of Li Zhao."

The students had mostly settled down, and in the front row of boys, a center position was specially reserved for Li Zhao—next to Chen Nian and Liu Mingyu.

Interestingly, in the row of standing girls, He Shuyao was standing in front of the center position that everyone had reserved for Li Zhao.

These kids have so many ideas!

To everyone's surprise, the school leaders and teachers walked over with smiles and offered the chair in the middle to Li Zhao.

Chen Nian was dumbfounded. Liu Mingyu immediately pulled him to stand beside him, and the entire line quickly squeezed out the empty space.

However, directly behind Li Zhao was He Shuyao.

He glanced back, and He Shuyao almost couldn't hold back her laughter.

Principal Cai was just about to tell Li Zhao how to sit for a better photo when he saw him naturally spread his legs slightly apart, put his hands on his knees, sit up straight, and put on a very professional smile.

Ok?

How come you're good at all this?

Because in my past life, I had to take a picture at the beginning and end of every project.

"Alright, everyone, sit down and listen to my command: three, two, — smile!"

Click.

A few seconds later, the photographer gave a thumbs up, "All done!"

The tense group breathed a sigh of relief, and the formation they had worked so hard to get in place immediately fell apart.

Li Zhao stood up, and Principal Cai immediately grabbed his hand and shook it, his face beaming with joy. "Li Zhao, I sincerely wish you a happy time at New Taipei First Senior High School and a bright future! Please come back to visit Sixth Elementary School often!"

He Lin, standing nearby, complained to Huang Keyun, "Isn't Principal Cai treating Li Zhao way too much like an adult?"

Huang Keyun didn't respond at all, and He Lin then realized that she had been staring at Li Zhao intently.

You can't treat him like an adult, Keyun!

Li Zhao waved goodbye to each of the leaders and teachers. Just as he was about to catch up with the group, He Shuyao and Chen Nian walked at the back to wait for him, but were stopped by the homeroom teacher of Class 2, Grade 6, who was leading students to take photos.

"Li Zhao, wait a minute, wait a minute—" He led Li Zhao to He Lin, who was chatting with Principal Cai. "Principal Cai, Teacher He, all the students in our class want to take graduation photos with Li Zhao. Could we borrow him for a bit?"

Principal Cai reacted very quickly, "Then you can't ask us, you have to ask him."

So Li Zhao met a pair of very sincere eyes.

He gave a helpless smile. "Alright then—"

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