Chapter 57: Appreciating the Test Papers

He cursed the dean, Ethan, in his heart. This guy was simply an asshole, repeatedly forcing him to expel students. How could a student be expelled so casually? Especially a student like Ethan, how could he be expelled?

"Sheldon, Secretary, as I just said, we must be serious and responsible when dealing with students and be as tolerant as possible. Just like this time, if I had my own way, wouldn't a genius be ruined?" Principal David Lee said again, his face full of anger.

"Yes, yes, yes! Secretary Sheldon, don't worry. After I go back, I will definitely review myself thoroughly and deeply, and will never let such a thing happen again." Principal David Lee sincerely admitted his mistake once more.

"Secretary Sheldon, since Sunnyvale High School has already issued a notice to expel Ethan, our Starlight School is willing to accept him. Moreover, we guarantee to assign the best teachers to him and provide the best teaching resources." The principal of Starlight School said.

"How can Starlight School be okay? Sunrise Academy is much better than you! Secretary Sheldon, let Ethan come to our Sunrise Academy. Don't worry. Such an excellent student, we will surely cultivate him carefully and won't let the country lose a pillar of talent." The principal of Sunrise Academy hurriedly said.

"How can you talk like that? What's wrong with our Starlight School?"

"I'm stating the facts. In this city - wide top 100 students this time, how many students are from your Starlight School? And how many are from our Sunrise Academy? Doesn't this explain the problem? So, it's the best choice for Ethan to come to our Sunrise Academy."

"Our average score is higher than yours! How can our grades be not as good as yours! It's the wisest choice for Ethan to come to our school."

"Both of you, stop arguing! Sunrise Academy and Starlight School are not suitable. Coming to our Quartet Central School is the most ideal. We guarantee to do a good job in Ethan's ideological work, actively guide him, and relieve his emotions, trying our best not to let the encounter in Sunnyvale High School leave a shadow in his heart." The principal of Quartet Central School directly belittled the other two schools, which really annoyed the other two principals.

"Shut up!" The principals of Sunrise Academy and Starlight School scolded at the same time.

Then, these three people actually started arguing, none of them willing to give in, all wanting Ethan to transfer to their own schools.

The teachers nearby were all dumbfounded. However, they quickly came to their senses and one after another spoke up for their principals in front of Secretary Sheldon, trying their best to strive for Ethan to come to their own schools. After all, this was a future top scorer. Which school wouldn't want to have him? Which teacher wouldn't want to teach him?

"All be quiet! Don't even think about it! He is a student of our Sunnyvale High School. He was cultivated by our school and is also the painstaking effort of Teacher Victor. I made a mistake. I will make amends and apologize. If he doesn't want to stay, I would rather resign to take the blame.

There may be many principals in Sunnyvale High School, but there are definitely not many excellent students like Ethan. I can't become a sinner in Sunnyvale High School. I will definitely keep him and completely eliminate his dislike for the school and me." Principal David Lee said firmly to several people.

Personally apologize to a student? And if the student doesn't agree, would rather resign to take the blame? The teachers nearby were all stunned when they heard this. However, when they thought about the great achievements Ethan might make in the future, they understood.

"Secretary Sheldon, how do you think this matter should be handled?" Principal David Lee looked at Secretary Sheldon and asked earnestly.

Victor adjusted his glasses, looked at Principal David Lee standing beside him, and then said unhurriedly:

"Principal David Lee is usually also very dedicated. And in the handling of this matter, at the beginning, the principal was also rather conservative. Maybe there was a lack of communication in the middle, which led to the current situation. I believe that Ethan won't leave, and he himself doesn't want Principal David Lee to leave. We will communicate well with him about this matter."

"Good! Since that's the case, then I'll trouble Teacher Victor to communicate well with this student." Secretary Sheldon said.

Seeing that there was no hope of poaching, the other principals had to give up. When they looked at Principal David Lee, their eyes were full of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

Secretary Sheldon left. Gavin walked over.

He looked at Principal David Lee, extremely distressed, and said, "Do you know how much of a stir he has caused in the city? So many education administrators in the city are extremely envious, wishing they could transfer Ethan's student status to their own names.

But you, you actually expelled him."

"It was my dereliction of duty. After I go back, I will definitely review myself carefully." Principal David Lee said.

"We should give students the greatest tolerance and fairness. Sometimes, any random and inappropriate decision we make may determine a student's future. So, when making a decision, we must be extremely cautious!" Gavin said.

"I will surely remember this lesson." Principal David Lee replied.

After the meeting, Principal David Lee said to Victor:

"Teacher Victor, see when you are free. Let's go find that student... communicate with him and apologize in person."

"There's no need to apologize in person. We respect him, but we don't need to spoil him either. I believe he won't do that either. Besides, I will communicate with Ethan. Principal, you need to issue another announcement. After all, this child has already been expelled." Victor said.

"Issue an announcement! Issue it right away! I'll leave Ethan to you, Teacher Victor, for communication."

How could he not issue the announcement right away? Principal David Lee was really afraid that if it was too late, Ethan would be lured away by those three old foxes from Sunrise Academy, Starlight School, and Quartet Central School. At that time, in case Ethan was bewitched by them and insisted on going to their schools, he believed that the leaders would also agree.

...

Ethan got the first place in the city! And he also achieved a grand slam in three subjects! His Chinese score was 130!

His test paper was as exquisite as a calligraphy work.

Victoria Zhou, the director of the Municipal Education and Sports Bureau, praised him as a rising dragon, having the strength to strive for the top scorer in five provinces.

Sheldon, the top official in the county, even praised him as a genius, saying that he might become the calling card of Jingyang County in the future.

These news spread like a tornado, quickly sweeping across all high schools in Jingyang County.

The teachers and students were all shocked beyond measure, all stunned, feeling as if they had been struck by lightning.

Originally, they were still thinking of making fun of him. Originally, they all thought he would be expelled. Originally, they all planned to take him as a negative example.

But now...

This reversal was too fast and astonishing!

"Teacher Ella Summer, is this the thing you said before that we would know after a while? You had guessed all this long ago, right?" Someone asked Ella Summer, the teacher who had once invigilated Ethan's math exam.

"No! He is even more extraordinary than I imagined!" Teacher Ella Summer murmured to herself.

Only today did I believe that there are really geniuses in this world!

Sunnyvale High School.

During the break between the second and third classes at noon.

The school radio suddenly rang again.

"Hello, classmates! I'm Principal David Lee. Before, because of my dereliction of duty, I made a wrong decision, which had a very bad influence on Ethan. Here, on behalf of myself and the school, I formally apologize to Ethan. Please accept it, Ethan!"

As soon as the broadcast ended, the school immediately became a hubbub.

"Having already announced the expulsion, he can still be invited back?"

"Not only that, even the principal apologized in person!"

"So amazing!"

"So awesome!"

"This is simply a perfect comeback!"

"He is really a role model for us!"

"He is the first in the city. Can you do it? If you can also achieve this and are treated unfairly, the principal will also apologize to you in person!"