The competition was organized by the town primary school itself, targeting only its students. The content was elementary literature, very simple, mostly focusing on idioms, though it also included poetry and songs. There were individual and team events. This was closely related to the interest classes held every Wednesday in previous years. One of those classes was literature, so the winners were mostly students who loved literature. However, it greatly increased everyone’s enthusiasm for learning literature. There was also the school math competition and sports meet held last year. In fact, Zhu Yanyi had planned all of them. It could be said that she was improving students’ overall quality in every aspect.
Thinking that Zhu Yanyi would soon graduate, Principal Chen felt a bit reluctant to let her go. But she couldn’t stop her from graduating, of course.
“Since that’s the case, let’s go for a picnic. But we must be careful about safety,” Principal Chen said. He was actually a very wise principal. His open-mindedness was the reason the town primary school was what it is today.
“Mm, the second matter is personal. I want to ask you for a favor,” Zhu Yanyi said, her smile a bit shy.
“Go ahead, go ahead. If the ‘Medical Buddha Girl’ opens her mouth, even a small personal matter is a big deal.” Principal Chen teased Zhu Yanyi, but in her heart, she was guessing what kind of matter could make Zhu Yanyi owe her a favor. For Principal Chen, it was definitely a profitable deal.
Zhu Yanyi stuck out her tongue. “It’s like this. My mom and aunt want to audit the adult fashion design class at the vocational school. I wonder if you know the leaders there.”
“That’s easy. I’ll make a phone call to ask for you. Why do your mom and aunt want to learn fashion design?” Principal Chen knew a bit about the Zhu family, after all, Zhu Shun Yao was one of the first ten-thousand-yuan households in Sicheng Town.
Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. “My mom and aunt are very interested in making clothes, but they learned from my grandma. They lack professional knowledge, so they want to learn some. If they learn well, maybe they can make more beautiful and practical clothes in the future.”
Hearing this, Principal Chen immediately picked up the phone. “That’s easy. I’ll call them now.”
Principal Chen didn’t avoid Zhu Yanyi. She made the call right in front of her. The principal of the vocational school was a classmate of Principal Chen’s, and they kept in touch. When she heard that Principal Chen wanted two audit spots for adults, she simply said, “Let them come in September when school starts.” The matter was easily settled.
Zhu Yanyi got the definite news and was satisfied in her heart. She took out a small porcelain bottle and gave it to Principal Chen. “Principal, I see your face looks a bit dark. You clearly haven’t slept well these days. This is essential oil I made myself. Put one drop in warm water before bed every night. It will help you have good dreams.”
Principal Chen didn’t hesitate. She took it directly. She knew Zhu Yanyi’s things were always very good, and the effects were guaranteed. Most importantly, there were no side effects. “Then I won’t be polite.”
Zhu Yanyi smiled. “No need to be polite. You are my grandfather’s friend. If I don’t give it to you first, and you ask for it later, my grandfather will scold me.” Although it was a thank-you for Principal Chen’s phone call, Zhu Yanyi managed to frame it this way. She realized that in this life, she was more worldly than in her previous life. At least she wasn’t as naive as before. But life in this generation was much more fulfilling. There are gains and losses. Since she had decided to walk this path, she had to do things properly.