Make a Fortune and Become Well-off [90] - Chapter 168

Director Wang was somewhat comforted. But he was still in a bad mood.

He really didn’t expect that the joint examination, which Wuzhong took the lead in organizing, would ultimately benefit No. 1 High School. After that, No. 1 High School would definitely use the results of that joint examination to crush Wuzhong, especially in next year’s enrollment.

For general admissions, schools did not wait for students to take the high school entrance examination. Instead, about half a semester in advance, admissions teachers send their school’s admissions brochures.

The results of that joint examination would definitely be specially publicized by No. 1 High School. It was said that only four students from Wuzhong made the top ten, and the first place in the county was from No. 1 High School.

Director Wang could imagine how No. 1 High School would promote themselves. The more he thought about it, the more troubled he became.

How could he have missed one mark in the joint examination? No one could have imagined that a girl would unexpectedly take first place.

Originally, Song Peifeng from their school was ranked number one.

Director Wang simply became more frustrated the more he thought about it.

As he pondered this, the performance rankings were released, and Director Zhang from No. 1 High School slapped the table and laughed three times in his office.

There were only two people in the office: him and Mr. Wang, the deputy director of the Academic Affairs Office. Mr. Wang was a young teacher under the age of forty who Director Zhang had been preparing to take over his position. Although young, Mr. Wang’s hair was already thinning in the middle, making him appear older than his actual age.

Director Zhang, on the other hand, appeared stern and serious on the outside, but in fact, he was a lively little old man.

“Tell the people in the admissions office that they must write down the results of this joint examination on the admissions brochure. Take photos of the performance rankings on the bulletin board and put them in this year’s brochure. I don’t believe students, seeing our results compared to Wuzhong’s, will still apply to Wuzhong over us,” Director Zhang said gleefully.

He was thrilled at the prospect of next year’s recruitment. Director Xiao Wang, in the same office, couldn’t help but laugh, adding that Teacher Liu and the others would definitely get it done without being asked.

“Tell them to take the pictures anyway,” Director Zhang waved his hand dismissively. “Make sure they do it. Every year Wuzhong tries to compete with us, boasting that their results are better. This year, we’re going to boast as well.”

Seeing such a lively Director Zhang, Director Xiao Wang stood up with a smile and said, “Okay, I’ll go tell them.” Director Zhang, not happy enough in the office by himself, even ran to Principal Sun’s office.

He was older, more senior, and had a higher status in the school. When he arrived at Principal Sun’s office, Principal Sun stood up to greet him. Instead of sitting in the chair behind his desk, he sat on the wooden sofa chair in the office and poured Director Zhang a cup of tea.

Principal Sun also happily invited, “Call Director Yin and Xiao Wang to my house for a drink at noon.” Principal Sun was in high spirits.

He said, “I have a bottle of good wine that I’ve been hiding for a long time as I didn’t want to drink it. I’ll call Director Yin and Xiao Wang today, and let’s finish it off.”

Director Zhang was in poor health, and his family members were monitoring him at home, not letting him drink. He had been craving wine for a long time. Hearing this, he wanted to get up immediately and go to Principal Sun’s house. He happily said, “That sounds good. I’ll buy two pounds of pig head meat later.”

Principal Sun’s home was in the faculty and staff apartment area at the back. They were all old buildings. Director Yin and Director Zhang’s homes were nearby.

As soon as school ended at noon, Director Zhang hurried home and greeted his family, “I won’t eat at home at noon. I’ll go to Principal Sun’s house to eat.”

He feared his family would find out he was going to the principal’s house to drink and would then tease him. He swept the house floor diligently, wiped the tables, and even pressed his wife’s shoulders.

When Director Zhang’s wife saw his unusually attentive behavior, she became suspicious and asked him solemnly, “Are you going for a drink at noon?”

Director Zhang was startled and quickly shook his head, “No, no, no. Even if he invites me, I wouldn’t dare.”

The director’s wife looked at him sideways, enjoying his massage but not pursuing the matter further.

As soon as he stepped outside, he immediately smiled again and left the faculty and staff area. He went through the back gate of the school, bought two kilograms of pig head meat, and headed to Principal Sun’s house.

At Principal Sun’s house, Director Yin and Director Xiao Wang had already arrived. They were playing chess. Director Zhang, a bad chess player who loved the game, saw them playing and immediately set down the pork head to watch. He couldn’t resist giving advice, and after a bit, he pushed Director Xiao Wang aside to play against Director Yin.

Director Xiao Wang didn’t mind. Instead, he stood up and watched while giving tips to Director Zhang. Director Yin, however, was dissatisfied, saying, “A true gentleman watches chess without speaking. You play with the air of a military advisor.”

Director Zhang, knowing he wasn’t good at chess, took Director Xiao Wang’s suggestions and cheerfully replied, “Why can’t I have a military advisor? Xiao Wang is from our Academic Affairs Office and represents us. If you want, you can call someone from your Political and Education Office. Go ahead, that’s fine too.”

Director Yin, a serious person, had no choice but to play earnestly, trying to win. However, Director Xiao Wang, though young, was quite skilled at chess.

It became a bit frustrating, causing Director Yin and Director Zhang to bicker non-stop.

Just then, the principal’s wife came out with a plate of food. Seeing the lively chess match, she smiled and said, “Come for dinner.”

“Is Principal Sun not joining us?” Director Yin asked, briefly looking up. The crisp sound of the chess pieces colliding with the board was heard as Director Xiao Wang made his move. “Checkmate.”

Upon realizing he had lost, Director Yin stood up quickly and complained, “I can’t play anymore. It’s boring playing against you two. Two people against one—how could I ever win?”

Director Zhang laughed loudly in victory. “If you can’t win, just admit it. It’s no shame losing to me, Old Zhang.”

Director Yin sighed, “It would indeed be embarrassing to lose to you, Old Zhang.”

Director Zhang laughed again.

Meanwhile, the principal’s wife responded to Director Yin’s earlier question, “Old Sun is cooking two more dishes. They’ll be out soon.”