Chapter 40 Essay Competition

  Gao Bing was dragged away by Teacher Jiang for a half lesson and only let back before school ended.

  Normally, his classmates would be somewhat disheartened, but he didn't show it at all. He just did what he had to do.

  The next day, Gu Xiang went to collect homework. Gao Bin still didn't have a good face, but at least he didn't make things difficult for her specifically.

  It would be better if he didn't humiliate her in front of everyone.

  However, Gaobin's days were also difficult, and many times Gu Xiang didn't even bother to argue with him.

  He didn't offend Gu Xiang much, and Gu Xiang couldn't really take advantage of his position as a class committee member to bully him.

  But he offended Ning Peng, which is even more terrible!

  Since several new classmates joined, the original people in Class 1 have naturally become a tight-knit group.

  There were originally few boys in the class, and several more left. Ning Peng is still okay, and he did a good job as sports minister. He has a strong appeal among the boys.

  In physical education class, each class can get two basketballs.

  Gao Bin definitely didn't get basketball, and neither did the boys from Class 2 who played with him.

  Many times they can only play badminton with girls in the same way.

  Ning Peng wouldn't even give them a football, and if he did, it would be snatched away by other boys.

  I heard that even Okazaki and Takahama, who were in charge of the big cleanup, only received tasks to sweep the packaging area.

  It's really warm today!

  Needless to say, this is all thanks to Chai Zi Yu.

  This kind of thing happens one after another, it's simply a male version of emotional abuse.

  However, a person who is pitied must also have some hateful aspects, and no one will think that this kind of exclusion is excessive.

  School just started, and the courses are quite simple at first, with less homework assigned.

  The atmosphere in the class is still relatively relaxed.

  After class, Teacher Ren called over Gu Xiang, Tang Lulu and Wang Wei, Zhao Lei to tell them something.

  The city is organizing a junior high school essay contest on youth, and Teacher Ren asked them to submit an 800-word essay each this week.

  It's best to write narrative essays or lyrical prose.

  This kind of thing was something that Gu Xiangzhen had never thought would happen to her, she was still struggling to pass the writing test last semester.

  But since Teacher Ren said so, she wrote it seriously anyway.

  Tang Lulu is similar to Gu Xiang, and is more skilled at writing argumentative essays that list points and provide evidence.

  The two of them turned around and discussed it, both thinking that narrative essays were a bit easier to grasp than lyrical essays.

  But what about the topic?

  Still about youth.

  Of course, puppy love must not be written. Although most people see the two words "youth" and think of first love or secret admiration, even mentioning them in an essay is a fatal mistake!

  Maybe the teacher will come to talk to me after class!

  Gu Xiang chewed on her pen for half a day, but couldn't think of anything, so she made up a small story about her grandparents. It was about how she accidentally discovered that they had grown old, and this was the price she paid for growing up.

  Let me be sentimental for one last time.

  I don't know if it's on topic or not, but Gu Xiang has handed it in anyway.

  After several days, everyone also forgot about this matter.

  More than a week after the start of school, it has been more than half a month since the new semester began. Gu Xiang and Tang Lulu, Li Wei secretly prepared to organize their notes in preparation for the monthly exam.

  Teacher Ren said that Gu Xiang and Zhao Lei's compositions have passed the preliminary round and need to go to the city for the re-examination.

  The rematch is going and returning on the same day, writing on the spot.

  Time is on weekends, location is in a junior high school in the city.

  Gu Xiang was quite unexpected, but she didn't want to go.

  Because it's not far away, and taking a ride is just about 50 minutes, the school lets classmates go by themselves.

  Gu's mother must be worried and has to accompany her.

  Gu Xiang knew her own weight, and the ink in her belly was not yet enough to look down on all the middle school students in the city.

  So I don't want to bother coming back and forth to take care of mom anymore.

  She still had to stay inside for more than an hour, and her mother must be waiting outside for her.

  Gu Xiang thought for a while and then went to talk to Teacher Ren.

  Teacher Ren advised her: "This competition has a high gold content, you have the opportunity to participate, don't waste it!"

  Gu Xiang shook his head: "My family is really busy, and I'm just at this level. This time I was able to pass, it's already a stroke of luck."

  Teacher Ren saw her attitude was quite resolute, so he let her go back to class first.

  After some thought, Ren Laoshi still felt that it was a pity for Gu Xianglian to not even try out, so she privately gave Gu's mother a phone call.

  Gu's mother only knew that Gu Xiang had participated in some kind of essay contest and had no idea she had already passed the preliminary round.

  Gu's mother repeatedly thanked Teacher Ren on the phone and said that she would definitely do a good job of ideological work for Gu Xiang when she got back.

  It's easy to say, but even Gu's mother wasn't confident herself.

  For nearly half a year now, Gu Xiang's ideas have been really too big.

  What she has decided on, even if her mother advises against it, is of no use.

  Gu Xiang felt that her mother was a bit abnormal after she came back from school, and kept sneaking peeks at her.

  Finally couldn't help it, Gu Xiang put down her chopsticks: "If you have something to say, just say it! Being stared at by you is making me lose my appetite."

  Gu's mother picked up a chopstick of ribs for her, "Teacher Ren called today."

  Gu Xiang also knew what her mother was going to say. "I was just lucky to pass that test, I definitely won't be able to do it again later. And I don't like writing essays myself."

  "Teacher Ren thinks so highly of you, it's a pity if you don't even try. Besides, it's not far away, just half a day's journey. After you finish writing, Mom will take you to the city to have some fun."

  "I think it's really unnecessary, if we're going to participate in the competition, we have to prepare for it. The monthly exam is coming up soon and we can't afford to be distracted. It's not worth sacrificing the monthly exam for a competition that doesn't serve any purpose."

  "Suit yourself, you're old enough to make your own decisions now."

  The next day, Gu Xiang found time to go to Ren Laoshi's office and told her about the discussion at home.

  Teacher Ren didn't say much after hearing that.

  This matter was originally known only to a few female participants and it ended like that.

  Who knows, after a day, Mr. Jiang found someone to bring a message and called Gu Xiang over again in the afternoon.

  Because teacher Wang Zhong delayed a class, Gu Xiang only went there before self-study class during the break.

  Mr. Jiang is rushing to hand out a batch of math exercise books for self-study class and let his classmates correct them by themselves.

  It was just in time for Gu Xiang to arrive, and Teacher Jiang gave her a red pen to help with the revisions.

  The last two major questions were revised by Teacher Jiang, and Gu Xiang was only responsible for revising the multiple-choice fill-in-the-blank questions.

  There are 15 fill-in-the-blank questions, but after forming mechanical memory, it gets faster and faster.

  Not to mention that at this age, Gu Xiang's memory is exceptionally good.

  It took just over ten minutes to finish marking forty or fifty exercise books.

  Gu Xiang took the initiative to pick up the exercise book and was about to distribute it in class.

  Although it's unclear why Teacher Jiang asked her for help instead of Chai Zi Yu.

  "Come back, come back, I still have something to say to you."

  Gu Xiang awkwardly turned back.

  Mr. Jiang said: "The essay contest before, you really don't plan to participate?"

  Mr. Jiang's tone was casual, and Gu Xiang repeated what he had said before.

  Teacher Jiang listened and said: "Learning is important, but you also need to relax!"

  Gu Xiang smiled silently, she didn't think going out to participate in a writing competition was relaxing.

  Mr. Jiang continued: "There are quite a few competitions in the city recently, and our class may have to send out several classmates to participate in piano and recitation. We plan to let you lead the team, what do you think?"

  "How many days will you be gone?" Gu Xiang asked somewhat awkwardly.

  "It's a total of two days, and you need to stay there overnight in between. You'll be back on the second day afternoon. I think it's not necessary to answer now, go back and discuss with your family."

  Gu Xiang was also the kind of person who wouldn't take on any responsibilities, and when Teacher Jiang said it like that, she felt a bit embarrassed.

  The school originally stipulated that teachers would lead the team, but since most of the participants this time were girls, it would be inconvenient for Teacher Jiang to go with them.

  So a young female teacher with the surname Li took the students there.

  To be on the safe side, Teacher Jiang wanted Gu Xiang to go and help out, after all, Teacher Li and the students in Class 1 were not familiar with each other.

  Gu Xiang went back and asked Tang Lulu.

  It turned out that Tang Lulu was also informed to participate in the piano competition.

  Gu Xiang thought that with her by his side, he wouldn't be afraid anymore, so he told Gu's mom about this matter.

  Moreover, Teacher Jiang said that in this competition they are representing the school, so the school will cover their accommodation and meals. For Gu Xiang, it's equivalent to a free trip.

  Her mother was worried that she would become stupid before, but now hearing that she is willing to participate in this kind of activity, she feels relieved instead.

  Teacher Jiang later gathered them together to explain in detail, this time there were three people participating in the competition, Tang Lulu participated in the piano accompaniment, Ning Peng, Chai Ziyu, Li Mei and another girl named Chen Yue participated in group recitation.

  Gu Xiang, as the team leader, is equivalent to the Minister of Logistics.

  Mr. Jiang also said that there would be a female teacher leading the team, and they should just follow her when the time comes.

  In private, Lin Jiahuan also felt indignant for Gu Xiang: "Why did they let Chen Yue participate and only let you be the team leader? Her grades are just average. Letting you follow her won't bring any benefits, Teacher Jiang is too biased!"

  Chen Yue is the class entertainment committee member, multi-talented and outgoing.

  Gu Xiang himself did not want to participate, but thought she was quite suitable.

  It's just that Li Wei is more introverted and has nothing to do with reciting, looking at her, Gu Xiang seems to be a substitute.

  But considering Lin Jiahuan and Li Wei's subtle relationship, Gu Xiang didn't say much.

  This chapter is finished, going to dig a new pit now~

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