Chapter 542: Why Share?
"Ah, transferring schools." Zhuge Ming wasn’t without selfish thoughts. Knowing that such good exam papers existed, if possible, he naturally hoped they could be shared. However, he didn’t expect Gong Ruini, that girl, to stand up.
Zhuge Ming knew if he didn’t step forward to express his opinion, this girl might really end up transferring schools.
If it were just a few kids, Zhuge Ming wouldn’t be anxious. He would definitely stabilize them, but now he didn’t have that confidence.
Even though the kids had only been in Beijing for a short while, Zhuge Zhi thought highly of them in every way, sigh.
"Since it’s the child’s exam paper, whether he wants to share it is his business; no one can force it."
"Teacher Wu, Teacher Wang, you have previously obtained some review materials from outside the school, and you didn’t share them. As an adult and a teacher, do you think you can demand something of a child that you didn’t do yourself?"
Everyone present blushed instantly, regardless of whether they agreed with Zhuge Ming’s words. But at that moment, they were indeed helpless, knowing Zhuge Ming had likely set a tone for this matter. If they continued to pursue it, they would annoy Principal Zhuge.
Not just Principal Zhuge, how could they be so foolish, forgetting the presence of Zhuge Zhi, someone who could stand firm in sports and live in such a siheyuan? Could such a person lack capability?
"Alright, we’ll settle this then. I solemnly state here that since Teacher Wu and Teacher Zhao mentioned wagering on the specialist class, the wager is on. Also, any other grade can challenge the specialist class, and the class students will no longer transfer." Zhuge Ming didn’t want to be constantly troubled by changing classes for some students.
Ah, no way. Zhuge Ming indicated that since they encountered this situation, he would introduce related policies to save future trouble, but Teacher Wu was stunned.
Just a moment ago, she had this thought, but before she could act on the list, the path was already blocked. Was it necessary to be so ruthless?
"That’s not necessary." Teacher Wu insisted.
If Teacher Wu hadn’t said these words, everyone might have wondered if Zhuge Ming’s statement was truly necessary, but precisely because Teacher Wu asked, all the teachers present changed their expressions.
They were certainly worried, thinking of what if Teacher Wu wanted to transfer a student they had set their sights on? They only had limited high-performing students. If they were all selected, how would they hold their heads high in the future? Must their class’s performance be so poor?
People had noticed how cold and indifferent Teacher Wu was, even though she was authoritative. Everyone was cautious, even if they didn’t express it.
Teacher Zhao wasn’t stupid. If Principal Zhuge hadn’t said so, Teacher Wu might have lured students from her class; despite the encouragement given to Zhao Guangran, and the idea of staying, what if some unclear-minded folks insisted on leaving?
"I support it."
"That’s the way it should be; otherwise, every time someone is picked off, how can we ordinary teachers focus on educating kids?"
Watching how Teacher Zhao beside her enthusiastically expressed the necessity, Teacher Wu really wanted to rush over and slap her hard.
"Yes, after thinking it through these days, I realized the so-called specialist class should motivate ordinary class students to strive, but now I know I was wrong." After Zhuge Ming’s investigation, he felt disheartened.
Zhuge Ming didn’t expect his original idea to become a breeding ground for some teachers seeking benefits. When he realized this, he was shocked. Some would do good deeds with what they took, and he wouldn’t manage too strictly. However, he didn’t expect this outcome.
And it involved quite a few people. If it were just a few teachers, Zhuge Ming wouldn’t let it slide and would deal with it strictly, but now he couldn’t because there were too many people. Still, not acting against them doesn’t mean he couldn’t deal with them.
He intended to cut off their financial sources; otherwise, over time, the reputation of the specialist class would be tarnished. Who would bear the responsibility then? Besides him, who else would there be?
Zhuge Ming wanted to shout as loudly as Gong Ruini did, proclaiming she wouldn’t take the blame. If a child could say such a thing, Zhuge Ming also wanted to be unrestrained for once; he didn’t want to bear that burden either.
Ah, no way, "Principal, you’re not considering canceling the specialist class, are you?" Although the matter was quite secretive, rumors did spread. Otherwise, why would everyone vie to be specialist class or subject teachers, knowing the income was substantial? Not to mention extra income.
And now it was all gone. How could they not be disappointed? They really wanted to say, had they known, they wouldn’t have let Teacher Wu and Teacher Zhao stir things up. They thought their dispute would make the principal dissatisfied, and later he wouldn’t consider them for specialist class teaching, but instead, it was ruined.
Ah, no specialist class? Teacher Wu was stunned; no way, considering the connections involved in entering the class. People gave gifts and assurances of job transfers just to get their kids into the class. They’ve paved many connections for this. Now, without these connections, they were cutting off many people’s financial pathways.
Everyone looked at Zhuge Ming with resentment, or rather, with anger, but even if they were furious, they had to endure. Some were secretly relieved; despite the rare opportunity, could no one notice their actions? It just hasn’t been mentioned.
"Alright, that’s settled, then. Go back, classes are about to start." Zhuge Ming expressed that he was quite busy, with many things to handle.
Normally, everyone would gather around Zhao Guangran, asking about his family’s exercises, but now they had more urgent matters to attend to, leaving no time to bother with him.
Watching people hurriedly come and go, Zhao Guangran was truly bewildered. How could they change like flipping a switch? Previously, they were ready to fight over those things, and in the blink of an eye, they ignored them. What’s going on?
Zhao Guangran was certainly anxious, worrying if it related to making money. Would he be stopped from earning money? This frightened him quite a bit; he couldn’t afford not to earn money.
"What’s going on?" Turning his head, he saw Gong Ruini deep in thought, which drove Zhao Guangran crazy. Why was Ni Zi always quick to know while he was like a fool, so unfair.
Frustrated, Zhao Guangran had to seek answers; if he didn’t know, he should humbly ask. But this time, he hit a wall. No matter how he pleaded or threatened, Gong Ruini wouldn’t budge, which infuriated Zhao Guangran.
Humph, if she won’t say, he’ll guess it himself. He didn’t believe he wouldn’t figure it out. No matter how he racked his brain, he couldn’t get it. This made him want to jump up and shake Gong Ruini awake. Such bullying from a childhood friend!