Teacher Gao looked helpless. "I just received the notice. It was approved by a new official in the Education Bureau. They claim it’s to assess the potential of new students. But rumors say the official’s son is also a first-year student who is already self-studying high school material. He probably wants to show off. Of course, that’s just gossip. I don’t know if it’s true." Clearly, teachers had their own ways of getting the latest news.
Zhu Yanyi rubbed her forehead. "So, for that reason, you’re making everyone join this useless new student knowledge contest?"
Teacher Gao smiled bitterly. "Exactly. And reportedly, the contest covers the three main subjects: Math, Chinese, and English. There might even be elective subjects included."
"So, Teacher, you’re not suggesting we participate, are you?" Zhu Yanyi understood Teacher Gao’s intention.
Teacher Gao nodded. "I thought about it. Only the two of you in our class are suitable. That’s why I called you here. What do you think?"
"Honestly? Not great." Zhu Yanyi smiled and shook her head. To her, this contest was nothing. But since this was her first time cooperating with the teacher, she wanted to show some effort. She exchanged a glance with Cheng Chen, then said seriously to Teacher Gao, "But since it’s a contest, we’ll join. Brother Cheng Chen, how about we compete? Let’s see who gets first place. The loser treats the winner to a meal."
"Ani, shouldn’t the winner treat the loser?" Cheng Chen asked with a smile.
Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow. "I don’t want to pay. I want you to pay."
"Do you really think you’ll lose?" Cheng Chen raised his eyebrows.
"Then let’s bet on who wins," Zhu Yanyi said directly.
Cheng Chen didn’t get angry. She nodded and high-fived Zhu Yanyi. "It’s settled. Let’s see who wins."
"Are you two not nervous at all?" Teacher Gao looked speechless seeing these two students.
"Teacher Gao, did you call us here just to see us panic?" Zhu Yanyi asked with a smile. "Besides, I feel the knowledge points for Math, Chinese, and English aren’t enough. If they had the guts, they should use international exam questions. But I guess this education official is too cowardly. Never mind. Since they want to play, we’ll play along." Seeing Teacher Gao’s stunned expression, Zhu Yanyi smiled. "Teacher Gao, haven’t we told you? We are already self-studying university courses."
"Cough." Teacher Gao nearly choked on her saliva. "You are self-studying university courses?" Her tone was cautious, as if she feared her ears were deceiving her.
Zhu Yanyi nodded, looking as if this was no big deal. "Yes, we are self-studying university courses. So don’t worry. This middle school knowledge contest is nothing to us. However, I still want to investigate this education official. If it’s just a simple rumor, fine. But if it’s true, I think we need to report it to the higher-ups. Such a person shouldn’t be in charge of our section."
Cheng Chen nodded beside her. "That’s right, Teacher. Don’t worry, leave this matter to us. By the way, where is the contest on September 3rd?"
Teacher Gao answered instinctively. "Since you agreed, I’ve already registered you. The contest is on September 3rd at the Grand Auditorium of Yaoshi No. 1 Middle School."