Zhang Jianjun was somewhat dazed.

It wasn't that he didn't believe Shi Yi could become the top scholar.

On the contrary, he felt Shi Yi was the most certain top scholar in recent years.

And also the Fourth High student with the best chance of vying for the provincial top scholar in recent years.

The honor of provincial top scholar was very difficult to obtain. Even a strong school like Fourth High only produced one every few years, and only one every ten years in the liberal arts.

He just didn't quite understand why Shi Yi would suddenly say such a thing to him.

Could it be that he...

The cunning Zhang Jianjun immediately understood.

He had something to ask of him, and this matter was likely against the rules.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have used such a 'sweet枣' (sweet date, idiom for a small favor) to entice him.

And this matter might also make him feel embarrassed...

"Yes, Teacher believes in you." Zhang Jianjun nodded, appearing very calm, and with a slight smile on his face, as if encouraging him, supporting his goal.

Then, he cut straight to the chase.

"Teacher, I have a request," Shi Yi said.

"It's okay, speak freely," Zhang Jianjun continued to encourage him.

After a little preparation, Shi Yi said, "I have a neighbor. She just returned from Australia and is choosing a high school. Her grades aren't bad, enough to pass the first-tier university entrance line. I was wondering... if she could get into Fourth High."

He said it, this offensive request.

After speaking, Shi Yi felt nervous.

Because he felt he was being a bit too much. Others tried their best to get into Fourth High, but he wanted to get Wu Wenxin in without paying any price. And Principal Zhang had always been fair and impartial, trying not to engage in favoritism or cronyism. The possibility of him agreeing was actually very small...

"Sure, no problem."

However, to Shi Yi's surprise, Zhang Jianjun agreed directly.

The answer was so crisp and straightforward.

He didn't even ask carefully.

He didn't even verify whether the other person could actually reach the first-tier university entrance line.

Is my influence really that great?

"Then have her parents come over to handle the enrollment. I'll notify the teachers in the admissions office." Zhang Jianjun was still saying it casually.

But in his heart, it wasn't without ripples.

Although Shi Yi's grades were very good, outstanding by a large margin, he never had any sense of superiority, nor would he seek any convenience by using his status as an honor student.

This was the reason why Zhang Jianjun would readily agree.

Regardless of whether this person met the first-tier university entrance line or not, he would accept them, even if they were an idiot.

Because Shi Yi's serious promise would definitely be fulfilled.

Or rather, to achieve it, he would do everything he could.

Originally already very steady, what would Shi Yi be like after becoming even more fixated on the goal of 'top scholar'?

Honestly, Zhang Jianjun had always been worried that Shi Yi would lose some of his drive due to the pre-admission in his third year of high school.

But now, he wouldn't.

The strongest Shi Yi had already appeared.

That was—Shi Yi with a sense of responsibility.

"Teacher, I must admit something."

After hesitating, Shi Yi frankly said, "The other person is a girl, and, she's a girl I care about very much."

However, after hearing this sentence, Zhang Jianjun was stunned...

Early romance?

Impossible!

How could my Shi Yi be in an early romance!

It was doubtful whether this kind of person even liked girls, so how could he be in an early romance?

Zhang Jianjun could only think of one possibility—he hung out with Chen Yuan too much and was led astray!

"A girl you care about? Is she a relative?" Zhang Jianjun asked uncertainly.

"Not a relative."

"Then a friend?"

"Sort of, but not just a friend."

Zhang Jianjun only needed Shi Yi to tell a lie, saying she was a relative or friend, and he could turn a blind eye.

But Shi Yi didn't take the easy way out, still openly testing Zhang Jianjun's bottom line.

Zhang Jianjun didn't want to lower his bottom line any further!

"Is she a female classmate you have feelings for?" Finally, Zhang Jianjun even became nervous when he asked.

Then, Shi Yi used a nod to let him be certain.

He was sure that he really needed to be nervous.

The top student in the entire school was in an early romance!

"Teacher, it won't affect my studies. I want her to enter our school only because I hope my friend can have a better learning environment. And our Fourth High is the most suitable place for studying," Shi Yi said frankly.

These words were spoken very sincerely.

And they also flattered Zhang Jianjun.

After a long hesitation, Zhang Jianjun nodded: "Okay, fine."

"Thank you so much."

Shi Yi bowed to Zhang Jianjun, grateful for this loving and good teacher.

Although everyone described Principal Zhang Jianjun as somewhat terrifying, Shi Yi had always felt that he was very friendly.

"By the way, although her grades aren't too good, with me around, she won't fall below the first-tier university entrance line and won't affect the school's first-tier university entrance rate..."

Halfway through speaking, Zhang Jianjun raised his hand, interrupting Shi Yi's words.

Then, looking at this young man, he said seriously, "It's not because you can get into the top scholar, or because you promised me you would get into the top scholar, that I'm helping you with this matter. You need to know that you are studying for yourself."

"Teacher, I understand."

Shi Yi lowered his head slightly, ashamed of his 'blackmailing' behavior.

"I'm agreeing to you because I like you as a person, Teacher likes you very much."

Zhang Jianjun stood up and patted Shi Yi's shoulder.

"..." In Shi Yi's eyes, a rare brilliance was revealed.

He had always felt that the relationship between Chen Yuan and He Hongtao was very interesting, as teacher and student, yet also transcending teacher and student.

And now, he seemed to have developed this kind of bond with Zhang Jianjun as well.

"Also, don't tutor that girl."

Regarding this, Zhang Jianjun specially reminded him, "I'll tell the teachers to pay more attention to this girl. Moreover, Fourth High's teaching strength is fully capable of allowing a student with first-tier potential to get into a very good university."

"Thank you, Teacher!" Shi Yi bowed again.

"It's okay, go ahead." Zhang Jianjun nodded, smiling at him.

Just like that, watching Shi Yi leave the office, and closing the door behind him, Zhang Jianjun sat down in his seat.

Closing his eyes, after thinking for a long time, he exhaled a breath.

It was still unknown whether Shi Yi would be affected by early romance.

But he had to eliminate other influences for him.

Still going to tutor her?

You just focus on studying.

Let the school coax your girlfriend for you, sigh...

...

At Wu Wenxin's house, at the dining table.

While eating, her parents were seriously communicating about a serious matter.

"Apart from Provincial Experimental, any other regular high school is easy to get into. And within City Experimental, you can get into a few slightly worse ones." Her father analyzed.

"Of course we still want a better school." Her mother said very seriously, "If we can get into Provincial Experimental, we'll just give some red envelopes."

"Don't make it sound so simple. If we could get to the point of giving red envelopes, would that still be a problem? The key issue is whether we have that connection." Her father corrected her in a rather serious manner.

"Then do we have it?" Her mother asked.

In response, a smile suddenly appeared on her father's serious face: "Hehe, we actually do."

"You made it sound so serious?"

Her mother was speechless, complaining.

"After these days of understanding, two good schools can be entered with some connections." Her father said, counting on his fingers, "One is Fifth High. One is Eleventh High."

Thinking that her family's conditions were quite good, but she couldn't get into the best school, her mother couldn't help but ask, "Can we find a way to get into a foreign language school?"

"Foreign language school? Why don't you just say Fourth High?" Her father was a little speechless.

I'm trying so hard to find a way, and you're just dreaming here!

"Fourth High is indeed good." Talking about this, her mother revealed longing, "Several of my friends' children are studying at Fourth High, and basically all of them go to 211 universities or above. They say that in that school, getting into a regular first-tier university is considered a very bad student, at the bottom of the class."

"Of course, Fourth High is the most top-notch school in Xia Hai, and even the entire Hai Dong." Her knowledgeable father said.

Hearing them say this, Wu Wenxin, who was scooping rice into her mouth with chopsticks, raised her head and mentioned, as if unintentionally, "Speaking of which, isn't that boy next door studying at Fourth High?"

"Isn't the neighbor's son a vocational college graduate? He's been holed up at home playing games for three years and hasn't gone out." Her father asked, puzzled.

"I'm talking about the neighbor in the countryside." Wu Wenxin said.

"Oh, Shi Yi." After all, it was his hometown, so he immediately remembered, nodding, "Yes, his dad told me, he's studying at Fourth High, still in Class One."

"In Class One? Doesn't that mean he can go to Hai Dong University?"

"Is your imagination so lacking? That's Fourth High's Class One. In Fourth High, at least three hundred people can go to Hai Dong University."

"Is that so? That kid is really amazing."

Hearing this, Wu Wenxin, who was eating with her head down, smiled.

"Wenxin, what are you smiling about?" Her mother asked, puzzled.

"I..."

Wu Wenxin raised her head, and was about to explain nervously when her phone rang.

It was a QQ call from Shi Yi.

So she answered it directly: "Hello, what's wrong?"

"Ah? Are you serious?"

"This, how did you do it?"

"Did you bring it up? Why would he listen to you? You're not a super student, are you?"

"What's your ranking? First!"

"Oh, I see..."

"Oh, I understand..."

"Sorry, I won't make a fuss..."

After finishing this phone call, Wu Wenxin put down her phone.

And her parents were looking at her in astonishment, very puzzled as to why this child's emotions were fluctuating so much.

And, why was she still apologizing?

"What's the matter?" Her father asked curiously.

"You don't have to try to find a school anymore," Wu Wenxin said weakly.

"Why?" Her father asked, puzzled.

"Because, I've already found one..."

"Ah? Found one?"

Her father was even more confused, asking blankly, "What school?"

Wu Wenxin picked up a small chopstick of rice, put it in her mouth, and said softly while chewing, "Fou, Fourth High."

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Do you all want to see my trophy?

(End of this chapter)