latelenovela Chapter 176 Parent-Teacher Conference (1)
Chapter 176 Parent-Teacher Conference (1)
Hua Lichu's life in the Sunshine Class began on the first day of her second year of high school, starting with a diagnostic test.
Although the exam came a bit suddenly, it was a relief for the Kari and Hatsumi sisters, who hadn't put down their books all summer.
This exam is more like an opportunity to prove myself again.
Compared to the complaints of their classmates, the two sisters felt more anticipation and excitement.
The two-day exam period flew by, and unsurprisingly, the two sisters once again claimed the top two spots in their grade.
As soon as the rankings were announced, the two sisters were called to the office by Zhu Yong, the homeroom teacher of the Sunshine Class, who is also their current homeroom teacher.
Zhu Yong greatly admires Hua Antao and Hua Lichu.
No, it should be the teachers of the entire grade who admire them both.
They watched as the Hua Li Chu sisters, step by step, rose from nearly 200th place to first in the grade.
In this grade-level diagnostic test, Hua Antao was only about ten points away from a perfect score.
Hua Lichu scored only 8 points lower than her older sister Hua Antao.
Although the third place was only one place behind, it was nearly 20 points less than Hua Lichu.
The two of them left the others far behind.
This is only the beginning of their second year of high school. If they study for another year in their third year, their grades might improve even further.
As Zhu Yong thought about this, his breathing became heavier, as if he could already see the top scorer in the provincial college entrance examination beckoning to him.
Although their school is said to be the best high school in Tahara City, there is also the province above the city.
In a province, there are about ten cities, and Tianyuan City has not produced a provincial champion for eight years!
If the Hua Antao sisters could become the top scorers in the province...
Hua Lichu looked at Zhu Yong with a puzzled expression. Seeing his breathing quicken and his face turn red, she couldn't help but wave her hand in front of his face.
"teacher?"
Zhu Yong awoke from his reverie and stared at Hua Lichu with burning eyes:
"I'm fine! I've called you here today to say three things."
But don't worry, it's all good news.
Hua Lichu nodded emphatically.
Hua Antao: "What's up?"
"Here's the thing, our school has a scholarship program for outstanding students in grades 11 and 12. You happen to meet the requirements, would you like to participate in the selection?"
Hua Antao glanced at Hua Lichu and slowly shook her head: "We will not participate."
The money they earned was more than enough to go to school, so they didn't compete with other students from poor families.
Zhu Yong knew the two sisters ran a shop near the school gate, but he still spoke earnestly:
"The second year of high school is the most important year of your entire high school career. You must solidify your foundation and put more effort into your studies, okay?"
"Ok!"
"As your homeroom teacher, I am responsible for your academic performance."
I hope that when you enter your senior year of high school, you can devote all your energy to your studies, and put everything else aside for now.
If you have any financial problems, feel free to contact me anytime, and I'll help you coordinate.
The implication is that if you don't accept the scholarship, will the money you earn be enough to cover your living expenses and tuition for the entire senior year of high school?
"Teacher, we will earn enough tuition fees before the start of senior year."
Seeing the two men speak with such conviction, Zhu Yong nodded in satisfaction.
"The second thing is that the school will hold a parent meeting this Saturday morning."
Following a unanimous decision by the grade head and all class teachers, one of you will be selected as an outstanding student representative to speak on stage and share your learning experiences with parents and other second-year high school students.
Hua Lichu's eyes widened, somewhat stunned: "Why is it just the two of us?"
Zhu Yong smiled and said, "Since we're going to choose representatives to speak, we should naturally choose the most representative students who can ignite everyone's fighting spirit!"
"You two, in just one year, secured the top two spots in the grade. Who else would I choose if not you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Yong continued, "The third thing is similar to this."
The principal specifically requested that one of you two share your learning experiences with the entire school during the flag-raising ceremony next Wednesday…
Two chances, one for each person, you can arrange it yourselves. Any questions?
The two sisters looked at each other and quickly shook their heads: "No problem!"
"Okay, if there are no problems, go back and make preparations."
Hua Lichu turned to leave, but Hua Antao grabbed her arm.
"Teacher, aren't parent-teacher meetings held in each classroom? How do I go up on stage to speak?"
Zhu Yong pointed to the loudspeaker above the corner of the office:
"Speak through the broadcasting room."
Oh, right, I almost forgot, besides you all having to speak on stage, your parents also need to give a speech.
"What? My grandfather?"
"Yes. Many parents want to know how your family raised you."
This includes many parents, including Zhu Yong himself.
The Hua Antao sisters scratched their heads: "Okay, we'll talk to Grandpa."
Two days of exams plus one day of grading papers—three days of this week have already passed.
Zhu Yong informed the two sisters about the speech on Thursday morning.
After discussing it, the two sisters decided that Hua Antao would give the speech at the parents' meeting, while Hua Lichu would be responsible for the speech under the national flag next Wednesday.
In other words, Hua Antao had to prepare her speech within a day and memorize it before Saturday morning.
Most importantly, I also had to help Grandpa write his speech and make him memorize it.
So, as soon as school let out at noon that day, the two sisters rushed out of the classroom as if they had wheels of fire under their feet.
Li's mother, who used to cook, is now also receiving a salary.
Fearing that her child would miss school, she prepared the meal early in the morning.
Seeing the Hua Lichu sisters rush into the house, she quickly called to the others to move the table and set out the dishes.
She then carried the cooked dishes and greeted the Hua Li Chu sisters:
"You must be starving after a morning of classes?"
Hua Antao subconsciously touched her empty stomach and smiled sheepishly.
Hua Li looked left and right, but couldn't find Hua Yuansheng.
"Grandma, have you seen my grandpa?"
Li's mother was taken aback: "Father-in-law? I didn't know him, he was just here."
Upon seeing this, Xu Ping immediately said, "I'll go find it!"
Yesterday, seven students from Xuping successfully enrolled in school.
Originally, he didn't plan to let Xu Nian start school so early, but after thinking about it, he figured that if the seven of them were in the same class, he wouldn't have to worry about others bullying his younger siblings when he couldn't see them.
They simply enrolled together and started first grade in the same class.
The normal age for starting primary school is around six or seven years old.
However, Xu Ping had never attended school before, so he had to start from the first grade.
Hua Lichu comforted him: Anyway, you're as skinny as a little chick. As long as you don't say it, who would know you're already 10 years old?
Once she started school, she couldn't go to work during the day, and naturally, she couldn't have lunch with Hua Lichu and the others.
But after seeing the food cooked for the seven children, Li's mother sighed and felt sorry for them.
She might as well have all seven children pay her for their meals, and she'll cook them all together.
Hua Lichu glanced at the black, bloody food in their bowls, unsure of what it was, and after a long silence, agreed.
So, after paying for their meals, Xu Ping's seven children ate lunch with Hua Lichu and the others.
Because elementary school students finish earlier than high school students, Xu Ping and his friends had already been helping out at the shop for a while.
"Pear, you were looking for me?"
Hua Lichu pulled Hua Yuansheng to a corner: "Grandpa, we have a parent-teacher meeting on Saturday morning. Do you have time?"
Hua Yuansheng glared at Hua Lichu: "What kind of talk is that? Even if I don't have time, I'll make time to attend your parent-teacher conferences!"
Hua Lichu touched the tip of her nose and tugged at Hua Antao, whose eyes were already glued to the food.
Hua Antao forcibly pulled her gaze away from the food:
"Grandpa, I'm going to speak in the broadcasting room on Saturday as an outstanding student. As my parent, you also have to speak."
Hua Antao's words were spoken lightly, yet they struck Hua Yuansheng so hard that it took him a long time to react:
"Outstanding student? Speaking in the broadcasting room? Great! My Peach is so promising... Wait, what do you mean I have to speak too?"
Hua Antao explained, "You're going to speak in the broadcasting room too!"
Hua Yuansheng was a little confused: "What am I talking about? I don't study."
"Other parents are curious about how you raised my sister! They want to learn from you!"
Hua Yuansheng was completely dumbfounded.
nourish?
He doesn’t know either!
He was a rough and uncultured man, and the children had to learn entirely on their own.