Zhu Yanyi finished her exam paper and handed it to the principal. The principal asked the Chinese teacher standing nearby to grade it.
After reviewing the paper, the Chinese teacher said, "It is practically a perfect score. However, giving full marks for the essay might make her proud, so I deducted one point. Ninety-nine points." In truth, the essay deserved full marks.
Principal Chen took the graded paper and read the essay. "The example in the essay is clear, and the thoughts are correct. Full marks are appropriate. No need to deduct points. It is a perfect score."
She then turned to Zhu Yanyi. "As you requested, you may come to class. No one will stop you from reading other books during lessons. There is only one condition: you must rank in the top three in every midterm and final exam. If your ranking drops, you must attend classes properly. Do you agree?"
"Agreed." Zhu Yanyi agreed without hesitation. She then smiled at Xie Zhong, signaling that her negotiation was successful.
Xie Zhong remembered what Zhu Yanyi had said during the New Year and couldn't help but smile. "Do not be proud."
Zhu Yanyi snapped a cute salute. "I promise not to be proud." Her adorable appearance and lively movements made the principal and teachers around them laugh. They all thought the child was truly lovely.
After Xie Zhong and Zhu Yanyi bid farewell to Principal Chen and left, the Chinese teacher spoke up. "Principal, let Zhu Yanyi join our class."
The math teacher, who had always been partners with the Chinese teacher, naturally wanted such a good student. "Principal, I think Teacher Zhou is right. Moreover, Teacher Zhou and I graded the papers together today. We know about today's events and can protect her. If you assign her to another class, you might have to communicate with other teachers." The implication was clear: since they already knew the result of the negotiation between the principal and the child, there was no need for further explanation.
Principal Chen pondered for a moment. "Very well. Since that is the case, the child will join Class 3. However, let me make it clear: do not show any special treatment toward her. This child chose not to skip grades despite being able to, preferring to attend school year by year. This shows she is low-key. A six-year-old with such a low-key mindset will surely be extraordinary in the future. Besides, she is the Medical Buddha Girl of Sicheng Town."
The two teachers were slightly stunned. "So she is the Medical Buddha Girl?"
Principal Chen glanced at them. "Obviously. If not for that, I would not have agreed to let her enroll early after the exam. You know, children in our area usually start school at eight years old."
The two teachers exchanged glances and formed a plan in their minds. Regardless of anything else, they would ensure this child was well cared for.
"Teacher Zhou, Teacher Sun, remember to take good care of this child," Principal Chen emphasized again. "You both have steady personalities, and you have been partners for many years. I originally intended to place her in your class. Now that you have volunteered, it is even better."
Teacher Zhou smiled. "Principal, rest assured. Teacher Sun and I have been partners for more than a year or two. We have already graduated one class of elementary students together. So, please rest assured. We will definitely take good care of Zhu Yanyi."
Teacher Sun added from the side, "Exactly. However, let me make it clear: if there are math competitions at the provincial or municipal level in the future, this child must participate."