CH 70

Chapter 70: Dominating the Rankings, Old Xu’s Sorrow!

The results of the second mock exam came out quickly.

However, the rankings were released a day later. There was no other reason because the rankings this time were too astonishing.

The teacher who made the list thought he had made a mistake and recounted it again.

……

“The top ten in the whole school, five are from Class 1!”

Old Xu sat in the office, holding the grade records and reading aloud, glancing at Teacher Chen, who remained silent.

“The top fifty in the whole school, twenty-one are from Class 1!” His voice grew louder.

“The top one hundred in the whole school, thirty-two are from Class 1!”

For the last sentence, Old Xu spoke with a powerful and resounding voice, afraid that Teacher Chen wouldn’t hear it: “Class 1 has the highest average score in the whole school, five points higher than Class 2, which came in second!”

Teacher Chen remained silent as ever. Old Xu’s heart bloomed with joy.

This was what you got for using average scores to taunt me before!

Look how the tables turned!

“Tell me, how did this group of students become so outstanding? As their teacher, I didn’t do anything, did I?”

He appeared troubled: “These students are too obedient. Don’t you think being a teacher is a bit lacking in a sense of accomplishment?”

The teachers in the office remained silent.

Fine, go ahead and pretend!

You can pretend when your class performs well!

After the results were compiled, everyone was shocked.

Half of the top ten spots were taken by Class 1!

Over five-twelfths of the top twenty! And one-third of the top one hundred!

There were ten classes in the school! Class 1’s performance was already dominating the rankings!

Not to mention the ordinary classes with relatively poorer performance. Even Teacher Chen’s Class 2, which was also a key class, fell behind by quite a margin!

Didn’t you notice that Teacher Chen stopped talking?

What gave teachers the confidence to speak?

Wasn’t it the students’ performance?

Now, with Old Xu speaking so loudly, the exam results gave him confidence!

The other teachers looked at Old Xu with disdain in their eyes. The appearance of a petty person. But they felt bitter in their hearts.

Envious!

Why wasn’t I?

Teacher Chen couldn’t stay any longer.

He picked up his lesson plan and hurriedly walked out of the office.

Old Xu watched Teacher Chen’s figure.

He chuckled. He still wanted to compete with him for the Outstanding Homeroom Teacher position.

Dream on!

“I’m also going to the classroom to see my dear students!”

Other teachers: …

Do you have no shame?

When they perform well, you call them your dear students.

Shameless!

……

Holding the grade sheets, Old Xu walked happily to the classroom entrance.

When he reached the entrance, he put on a serious face.

“Quiet!” Old Xu’s face turned stern.

The students of Class 1 stopped talking and looked at Old Xu. They felt a bit uneasy.

“The results of this exam are out!” Old Xu spoke in a deep tone, appearing concerned.

The students of Class 1 became even more uneasy.

Did we not perform well?

“Our class’s results this time… is excellent!”

Old Xu finally smiled, showing his teeth. Suppressing laughter was also exhausting!

“Oh!”

Although the students of Class 1 felt that they did well, they still had some uncertainty until the results were announced. They were particularly anxious after Old Xu’s serious expression.

At this moment, they finally relaxed.

“Our class, five students are in the top ten in the whole school! Amazing!”

“There are over twenty students in the top fifty in the entire school! Amazing!”

“Over thirty students in the top one hundred in the whole school! Also amazing!”

“You all are amazing!”

Old Xu praised Class 1’s students from the podium.

It wasn’t just pure happiness. This was already the second mock exam.

Old Xu also knew that he shouldn’t discourage the students but encourage them more to boost their confidence!

Only then could they perform better in the college entrance examination!

Upon hearing Old Xu’s praise, the cheers from below grew louder.

Old Xu stood on the podium, watching the students below in chaos.

He didn’t stop them, just smiled and watched.

After a while, he coughed lightly.

“Cough, quiet down!”

Class 1 quieted down, but the sound of desks being slammed came from the neighboring Class 2.

Old Xu knew in his heart that Teacher Chen scolded their class’s students!

“Although our class did well this time, it was just a mock exam! What’s more important is the college entrance examination! We can celebrate, but we mustn’t be arrogant!”

Teacher Chen’s angry voice came from next door.

“We mustn’t be arrogant…” The angry voice grew louder.

“…hahaha!” Old Xu couldn’t help but laugh.

The students below said: … Are you sure you’re not the most arrogant?

Finally, Old Xu controlled his expression.

“If you performed poorly, we need to reflect on it. If you did well, we also need to summarize. Now, tell me, why were you able to perform well this time?” No one spoke.

What’s going on?

Seeing no one was answering.

Old Xu pointed to a male student. This student had made significant progress this time, jumping from over a hundredth place in the entire school to the top thirty.

The student scratched his head, unsure of what to say.

“It’s okay! Say whatever comes to your mind!” Old Xu encouraged.

“I think…”

The student pondered for a long time.

“I think I did well, firstly, thanks to someone!”

Old Xu showed a pleased smile.

This kid was good. He knew how to be grateful!

He knew the hard work I put in for them!

“I want to thank Qi Yun!”

“???”

Old Xu was stunned.

“Before this, my grades were average, but after Qi Yun helped us review all the key points, I felt like I learned a lot!” The male student said sincerely.

Old Xu noticed many students nodding below.

It seemed many people had this thought.

“Secondly, I also want to thank someone!”

Old Xu laughed again. Finally, this kid didn’t forget about me!

“I want to thank myself! In the two to three months before the college entrance examination, I didn’t give up. I even worked harder than before! That’s why I made progress!” The male student seemed shy as if it was embarrassing to praise himself!

Old Xu: … Well, that’s also true!

“In the end! I want to thank the examiners! The questions they set were just right for me to answer! That’s why I could perform so well!”

Old Xu: “…Let’s study on our own!”

Old Xu left the classroom and looked at the clouds in the sky.

I was so happy when I came here. Why am I filled with sadness now?

My precious students have hurt my heart!

……

After the second mock exam, many strangers came to the door of Qi’s house over the weekend.

“Uncle, Auntie, this is the place!”

Wang Shang pointed to the gate of Qi’s house and said, “This is Qi Yun’s home!”