Don't take pictures, don't take pictures!

Zhang Jianjun became nervous when he saw the phone.

This was a scandal for a division-level cadre!

Could this be a setup?!

But there was nothing he could do; Director Huang had already left the evidence behind.

Zhang Jianjun could only pray in his heart that it wouldn't be spread around.

"Can you promise me not to send it out?"

"Then the two principals can talk business. I have something else to attend to, so I'll leave first," Director Huang said proactively.

Zhang Jianjun nodded, and then he left the principal's office.

Then, Zhang Jianjun sat back in He Hongtao's chair. He Hongtao, on the other hand, sat to the side, preparing to chat with Chen Yuan together with Jianjun. He then said to Chen Yuan, "Sit down and talk to Principal Zhang."

"Have you talked with the admissions office?" Zhang Jianjun asked.

"Yes," Chen Yuan nodded and said, "It's mainly about scholarships, direct postgraduate recommendation, and dormitories."

"Preferential policies usually include direct postgraduate recommendation," He Hongtao said.

Direct postgraduate recommendation and guaranteed postgraduate admission are different. Guaranteed postgraduate admission is based on the student's performance at the school. Direct postgraduate recommendation, on the other hand, is offered to outstanding students based on their *gaokao* (national college entrance examination) scores. They only need to pass the relevant exams at the school later.

"Oh, right, there's also tuition exemption," Chen Yuan said.

"Sigh, Tsinghua doesn't have much tuition anyway." He Hongtao, as a graduate of Ji University, said, "I remember when I was in school, I basically didn't spend much money. Food was very cheap, hot water and hot showers were free, and seeing a doctor at the school only cost a few *mao* (one-tenth of a yuan)."

"It seems to be only a few *kuai* (yuan) now. That's what I heard from a few students who went there," Zhang Jianjun also said.

This is also common knowledge—the better the school, the lower the tuition and the less you spend at the school.

Conversely, the worse the school, the greater the expenses. Basically, everything there is ridiculously expensive.

A few *kuai* for a few minutes of shower time, money for hot water, coin-operated laundry, and even the food in the cafeteria will be much more expensive than at good schools.

After all, the better the school, the more subsidies it receives from the government.

Last year, Tsinghua's budget was almost 40 billion.

An ordinary first-tier university might only have a budget of over 100 million, so the benefits at the schools are naturally vastly different.

However, most universities are public and have a public welfare nature, so the expenses at the school are definitely much lower than in society.

This is why many people find that money is not enough after graduation.

"That Xia Xinyu, she..." Zhang Jianjun wanted to ask, but he didn't know how to phrase it so it wouldn't seem too utilitarian.

So, as he paused, Chen Yuan said with a smile, "She did very well on the exam this time, so I talked to the admissions office, and they agreed very readily."

Another pomelo?!

Zhang Jianjun's expression immediately became serious.

This was the only place that could catch up with No. 1 High School.

If he didn't want to lose this year, he really had to rely on Chen Yuan!

"That's good then." Although he was already overjoyed in his heart, Zhang Jianjun still put on a calm reaction.

After all, he was the principal of No. 4 High School.

"Actually, Xinyu and I were together during the first semester of sophomore year. I even ran into Principal Zhang near No. 4 High School," Chen Yuan said in a joking tone.

He Hongtao: "..."

Good heavens, was he going to get back all the suppression he suffered in the past today?

That's right, Chen Yuan was going to get back at Zhang Jianjun!

Otherwise, what about the pressure and threats he had endured before?

"At that time, I originally wanted to call someone to investigate which class the student was in." Zhang Jianjun laughed when he thought of this, "But you later announced your family, which made me decide to let you off the hook."

Generally speaking, people would definitely hide at this time.

Even if they were caught, they would never admit it.

But, someone actually dared to not be afraid of Zhang Jianjun?

It was like when you were about to finish off an opponent, and the opponent not only didn't kneel down and beg for mercy but suddenly burst out laughing. How could you not find it interesting?

Those who have studied history know that laughing before being executed gives you a 90% chance of the other party stopping to listen to what you have to say next.

And a 50% chance of reversing the outcome and keeping your life.

"You were so arrogant back then?" He Hongtao was stunned.

"No, I was also afraid that No. 4 High School would go after Xinyu," Chen Yuan said.

"Later, I did think about finding Xia Xinyu, but Principal He helped to plead for mercy, so I could only give him face," Zhang Jianjun said, not forgetting to score points with He Hongtao.

"There was actually such a thing..." Chen Yuan was a little surprised.

"Actually, you guys wouldn't affect your studies at all; you would only get better and better. There's no need for the school to worry about this kind of thing," He Hongtao said jokingly.

"Then, Shi Yi was also led astray into a relationship by Chen Yuan." Zhang Jianjun said suddenly with a straight face.

Eh hey.

That was indeed the case.

"Didn't he also add one more student to your school's first-tier university list?" He Hongtao retorted, "Oh, right, was it a first-tier university?"

"Yes," Chen Yuan said.

"Does our school lack one more student in a first-tier university?" Zhang Jianjun couldn't help but roll his eyes at He Hongtao.

"But our rate of students entering first-tier universities is high this year; it should be about 85%," He Hongtao said.

This was the first year without the influence of boarding students, so this rate of students entering first-tier universities could be said to be quite good.

"I estimate that it can reach 95% within four or five years," Zhang Jianjun analyzed rationally, "It's hard to say about Haidong No. 5 School, but Xia Hai No. 3 should be achievable within five years."

This was the chain reaction brought about by Chen Yuan.

And within five years, to jump to become Xia Hai No. 3 School, He Hongtao's performance was really a bit too exaggerated.

This kind of progress was no less than bringing No. 4 High School to its current height.

"Is your second term not many years left?" Zhang Jianjun asked He Hongtao.

The so-called second term was the principal's term of office.

Generally speaking, the term of office for each high school principal is five years.

Now, the education authorities basically determine that principals are adjusted once every five years.

If you do well, you can continue to serve. Then, there is a second term, and at most a third term.

If you do even better, you will be transferred to a larger-scale school to serve as the principal in a full-time position.

"There are three years left," He Hongtao said.

"That's about right. Basically, you'll be filling my position by then," Zhang Jianjun predicted.

"We'll see. It's all arranged by the bureau, and there may be changes," He Hongtao said more cautiously.

The promotion of high school principals also has a process.

Ordinary high school, municipal key high school, provincial key high school, provincial key high school grand slam, and top-tier famous school.

And in He Hongtao's case, because of the performance improvement brought by Chen Yuan in the remaining years, he may skip a stage and go directly from a provincial key high school to a top-tier famous school.

Of course, it's not really skipping.

After all, he brought the provincial key high school to a provincial key high school grand slam.

In other words, there can be a faster rate of promotion.

Finally, the destination of top-tier high school principals is generally retirement when they reach retirement age. If they have not reached retirement age, they go to the Municipal Education Bureau to serve as the director.

As for whether they can make further progress and aim for a position like deputy mayor, that depends on individual fortune.

But since it's Jianjun, there are infinite possibilities.

"Then Chen Yuan, which path do you plan to take in the future?" Zhang Jianjun asked again.

"Yes, what do you plan to do?" He Hongtao also asked curiously.

In fact, most science *zhuangyuan* (top scorers), especially those from Tsinghua, aside from those who go abroad, may still end up in business.

Some are senior executives in state-owned enterprises, some are technical advisors for large private enterprises, and most will be in high-paying development positions, eventually becoming senior executives, and becoming senior executives at a relatively young age.

Not many people actually go into politics.

Of course, if you go into politics, you will have a very high starting point.

"What suggestions do you two principals have?" Chen Yuan asked very modestly.

"Go for the targeted selection and assignment program," Zhang Jianjun said.

"Then you'd have to go to a more remote western region," He Hongtao said, "Many Tsinghua graduates have chosen this path after studying for master's and doctoral degrees. And it should be the fastest way to become the top leader in a few years."

"With Chen Yuan's ability, he should be able to reach that position before the age of 35," Zhang Jianjun said in agreement.

Chen Yuan knew what position he was referring to.

He had also considered it before.

As the Earth's sphere chief, perhaps he shouldn't be too concerned about being unconventional.

After all, serving the people is a very stable thing.

At the same time, it is also something that can realize one's own value.

"I'm quite interested in it," Chen Yuan said, nodding seriously when he saw that Zhang Jianjun had already sincerely entrusted himself to him.

"There's only one piece of advice for life," He Hongtao said at this time, "No matter what you choose to do, you must establish your goals as soon as possible."

This sentence had an astonishing commonality with what Zhuang Xin had said that day...

Was this what He Hongtao also thought?

These people who are successful in worldly matters have surprisingly consistent ideas.

Perhaps, they are right.

Going to university, experiencing, trying, and then making a decision is indeed a bit too bourgeois.

Although Chen Yuan didn't fully understand this path before.

But that doesn't mean that you can't set life goals early.

All work is unhappy.

On the road to becoming an elite, if people want to pursue meaning, then the standard should definitely not be happiness.

Love? Responsibility? Fantasy?

None of them.

The ultimate goal is to become the ultimate me.

What is the ultimate me?

That is, in this field, I have complete confidence, and everything about me can be displayed to the fullest.

Who dominates the ups and downs?

I dominate the ups and downs.

Thinking about it this way...

Isn't this Zhang Jianjun's life?

He can succeed in many things, but he has become the unique Zhang Jianjun in the education field.

Just like how getting the top score in the *gaokao* is joyful...

Chen Yuan realized that if he did this thing to the end, with buildings rising from the ground in the sandbox in his hands, as someone who can decide everything, leading the entire city to change...

He would be very happy!

"If you have this idea, then I'll recommend some people to you. Those in Jijing (Beijing) who are in charge of this aspect are all good friends of mine." Seeing the change in Chen Yuan's eyes, Zhang Jianjun also felt that this kid had ambition.

What did this mean?

He, like himself, since he has this strength, he must go and change the world in a grand way!

In fact, No. 4 High School has long been an unshakable top famous school. Even if a few more top scorers come out, it will not affect his future. But why is Zhang Jianjun still so obsessed with becoming number one?

Because this is something that Zhang Jianjun cares about.

No. 4 High School is like his work. He wants to make 'her' a legend.

No matter how many principals are changed next, when they talk about No. 4 High School, they will think of Zhang Jianjun.

This is the trace he has left on this world.

This is something that can be seen.

It is also something that Zhang Jianjun is proud of.

He likes Chen Yuan, also because Chen Yuan will become someone like himself.

Someone who will never be unknown.

This is also the difference between him and pure students like Shi Yi and Liu Chengxi.

"Yes, thank you, Principal Zhang." Chen Yuan nodded, said very sincerely, "I really want to understand this, it helps me a lot."

At this time, seeing that the two were chatting so congenially, He Hongtao stood up, opened the cabinet, and took out a bottle of champagne that he usually used to help him sleep before his afternoon nap. Then, in order not to cause a bad impression, he poured two cups with disposable paper cups.

He handed one cup to Chen Yuan, one cup to Zhang Jianjun, and then smiled and said to Chen Yuan, "Principal Zhang's life can be called a legend. You have to learn more from him and understand more."

Chen Yuan naturally understood what it meant, so he stood up and took the initiative to toast with both hands holding the cup.

Zhang Jianjun also stood up, clinked glasses with Chen Yuan, and then nodded with a faint smile.

The two of them clinked glasses and drank champagne together with paper cups.

At this time, Chen Yuan also knew that in the future, his 'teachers' would not be limited to subject teachers in certain disciplines.

He Hongtao was using 'interpersonal relationships' to actively teach his top scorer what life should be like after graduation.

Chen Yuan didn't want to use the saying 'take me into a certain circle'.

Rather, it was the earnest teachings of a senior who was better than a mentor.

Yes, I received it.

After Chen Yuan clinked glasses with Zhang Jianjun, he took the initiative to pour wine again and toasted He Hongtao again.

He Hongtao also happily took the wine, clinked glasses with Chen Yuan, and drank the wine of the top scorer.

Then, he said to Chen Yuan, "No matter what you do, I hope you are the best one. I hope to see you shining in every industry. If that's the case, I feel sincerely honored."

The high school chapter has ended.

In the society chapter, or the life chapter, how will Chen Yuan write it?

It is worth looking forward to.

He Hongtao didn't want to take advantage of Chen Yuan's light in the future, help him with something, and hoped that Chen Yuan would be good for only one reason—I can also feel proud of the achievements of my students.

This is why the ancients attached particular importance to 'who did you study with'?

And many people are proud of how successful their students are.

As a scholar, there is no reason to refuse this supreme glory.

"Okay, go to class, Teacher Mo has been waiting for a long time."

"Yes, goodbye, two teachers."

Holding the pomelo, Chen Yuan politely said goodbye, and then left the principal's office with great emotion.

At this time, the school's 'holiday' for the first and second graders had ended.

So there weren't many people lingering.

Chen Yuan just went straight back to his class to get his report card and listen to Lao Mo's last nagging.

However, he was stunned just as he walked to the classroom door.

"What are you doing?" Chen Yuan was a little nervous looking at the students at the door.

"Mommy's holding it."

Zhou Fu smiled and took the pomelo into her arms.

Then, a large group of boys directly lifted Chen Yuan...

And seeing that little Chen Yuan was about to suffer a violent collision with the door frame, Chen Yuan issued four *pu* warnings!

Don't do this, Xinyu is crying!!