NABC Chapter 212: 213: Your Home Court
Chapter 212: 213: Your Home Court
Chapter 212: Chapter 213: Your Home Court
The first to get off the vehicle was unexpectedly Deputy Director Zhang from the Provincial Committee Education Department.
“Deputy Director Zhang!” Li Hengzhong hurriedly shook hands.
“No rush!” said Deputy Director Zhang in a calm voice, then added, “Our Deputy Minister Liu is still here.”
As he spoke, Deputy Director Zhang quickly got off the car and then helped open the car door for Deputy Minister Liu. Deputy Minister Liu, however, had the look of someone both lean and capable, exceptionally spirited. Though thin, he did not appear frail at all; his complexion was ruddy. After getting off the car, he looked at Li Hengzhong with a smile and said, “Principal Li, I’ve long heard of your great reputation. Today I finally get to meet you.”
“Ah, the leader flatters me,” Li Hengzhong quickly stepped forward to shake hands, holding Deputy Minister Liu’s left hand with both of his as he said, “It’s all thanks to the sound leadership from the Central Government. And we owe much to Deputy Director Zhang’s care for us on regular days; otherwise, how could we have achieved such remarkable results?”
“Mm,” nodded Deputy Minister Liu, “Good, avoid arrogance and impetuosity, that’s very good.”
“Leader, please, come this way!” Li Hengzhong hurriedly said.
“Oh, I’ve heard about the Hanmen Training Class, and apparently, the most crucial part is that mysterious teacher. I wonder what kind of person he is?” Deputy Minister Liu asked curiously.
“Heh heh, that will be revealed shortly,” Li Hengzhong deliberately kept him in suspense.
“Xiao Li, why are you keeping secrets in front of the leaders?” Deputy Director Zhang said sternly.
“Err...” Li Hengzhong was suddenly dumbfounded.
“It’s alright, it’s alright!” Deputy Minister Liu waved him off, “If Principal Li says so, there must be a reason. Since I’ve come, I am here with eyes and ears. As for my mouth, let’s just say I’m leaving it behind.”
“The leader is just joking,” said an embarrassed Li Hengzhong with a chuckle.
Afterward, the group walked toward the interior of the school.
The campus was incredibly lively. One to two thousand people sat on the vast sports field, behind them hordes of several hundred journalists and photographers from over a hundred media outlets. It was almost like a large-scale event. Which superstar’s concert could attract over a hundred media outlets to the scene? Moreover, journalists from Central Television had arrived for coverage. This was an impossibility. But that day, Xiao Han’s speech event was graced with such a grand scene.
Li Hengzhong personally led a group of officials towards the stage at the front. Comfortable sofas and fruits were set in the foremost position.
“Leaders, please take your seats here!” Li Hengzhong urged quickly.
“Alright, alright,” nodded the leaders.
Deputy Minister Liu and a number of Provincial Committee leaders settled into their seats. Deputy Minister Liu had brought two bodyguards with him; the two bodyguards in black stood ramrod straight behind him, their piercing gazes sweeping the surroundings as if taking in everything around them.
“Xiao Li, you go attend to your matters; don’t mind us,” said Deputy Director Zhang with a smile: “I’ll accompany Deputy Minister Liu.”
Xiao Han put on a light gray thin cape, changed into a pair of black cropped pants, and wore black sneakers. At last, he put on the golden mask that only just covered his nose and the crucial triangular area around his eyes.
By this time, the voice of the host had already begun on the playground outside.
Li Hengzhong moved closer to Deputy Minister Liu and suggested, “Deputy Minister Liu, why not speak a few words on stage?”
“Exactly, Deputy Minister Liu,” Deputy Director Zhang eagerly added, “since you’ve come, you ought to leave some advice for the kids.”
“No, no, no!” Deputy Minister Liu hurriedly shook his head and said, “I’ve said before coming here that I’m just here to observe. Today, I’ve only brought my eyes and ears, not my mouth. So, there’s no need to persuade me, I won’t go on stage.”
“Uh...” Li Hengzhong was stunned for a moment. He quickly said to Deputy Director Zhang beside him, “Deputy Director Zhang, how about... you go on stage and say a few words to the kids?”
“No, thanks,” Deputy Director Zhang shook his head and replied, “If the old chief won’t speak, where do I get the courage to? Just proceed with the original plan.”
“Well... okay then,” Li Hengzhong consented with a nod.
Then, Li Hengzhong personally took the stage.
On the stage, when Li Hengzhong’s figure appeared, the place fell silent, utterly quiet. Everyone held their breath. Li Hengzhong’s lips curved into a smile as he began, “Respected leaders, colleagues, and students, I am delighted that you could come to Linjiang No.1 Middle School. As its principal, I feel incredibly honored, because in this college entrance examination, our Linjiang No.1 Middle School achieved great success with an exceptionally outstanding performance. Moreover, the first student ever to score a perfect score in the national college entrance examination in China’s history comes from our Linjiang No.1 Middle School. What an honor, what pride, what glory!!”
There was a burst of applause...
An enthusiastic round of applause came from the audience.
“Of course...” Li Hengzhong smiled and continued, “This would not be possible without the efforts of every student, the dedication of every teacher; and certainly not without the meticulous care of our government. Here, I extend my sincere thanks to every student, every teacher, and every leader!”
After finishing his remarks, Li Hengzhong bowed deeply.
The audience broke into another round of enthusiastic applause.
Li Hengzhong waved his hand, and the audience immediately quieted down. Holding the microphone, he went on, “You may or may not be aware that in Linjiang, there is a Hanmen Training Class. I believe many of our students have attended classes there, have been trained there, have been prepared there for the sprint towards the college entrance examination. I also believe everyone has their own opinion of the Hanmen Training Class. Indeed, this time the Hanmen Training Class has made a significant contribution to our city’s college entrance examination results. Now, let me announce the statistics of the Hanmen Training Class. Out of one hundred seventy students from the Hanmen Training Class, twenty-six have passed the score line for Tier One universities. Fifty-eight have passed the score line for Tier Two universities. The average score increase was over ten percent. Each person improved by more than thirty points...”
Li Hengzhong spoke at an unhurried pace.
For the teachers and students of Linjiang, these statistics were already known. But for the visiting teachers and government officials who had come to learn, it seemed unbelievable. Yet now, it somehow made sense. If it weren’t for such a tremendous success, how could the Hanmen Training Class attract such crazy media attention from across the nation? And how else could it have led the leaders from the Central Government to personally visit Linjiang to observe and attend classes?
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