Hang-up One Second to Achieve Lv.999-Chapter 43

C43 Duan Yuqiao

"What are you up to now?" Zhao Hao asked Qi Ning, his expression clearly displeased.

Truth be told, he was thoroughly fed up with this student.

Qi Ning gave Zhao Hao a look, then turned his gaze to the teacher getting ready to grade the tests on stage. With a smile, he said, "If you're promoting fairness, shouldn't the test grading be done under everyone's supervision?"

At those words, Zhao Hao's face visibly changed.

To anyone else, Qi Ning's suggestion would seem perfectly reasonable.

Yet Zhao Hao was not keen on the idea. As he was about to counter Qi Ning's proposal, he heard the students in the audience becoming agitated.

"If you've asked Senior Qi Ning to take the test under everyone's watchful eye, then the grading should also be done with everyone watching."

"I'm in favor of Senior Qi Ning's idea. It's only fair to him."

"You're all colleagues. You'll inevitably show bias when grading, which would be unfair to Senior Qi Ning."

These kids were already in the throes of rebellion. With their numbers, they certainly weren't going to consider the teachers' feelings.

What's more, whether they were top students or troublemakers, they all instinctively sided with Qi Ning.

"No," Zhao Hao attempted to object.

But just then, the auditorium doors swung open. An elderly man entered with a sprightly step.

Upon seeing him, everyone – teachers on stage and mischievous students alike – stood up in respect.

Even Qi Ning rose to his feet.

"Principal, what brings you here?" Zhao Hao inwardly groaned at the sight of the old man.

Duan Yuqiao was the principal of Sigu No. 1 Middle School, a man of legendary status.

In his youth, he graduated from one of the world's most elite universities. Despite lucrative job offers abroad, he chose to return to his homeland.

When the senior leaders asked him why he chose to come back, his answer was simple: "To come home."

At forty, he became the Minister of Education. Later, he served as a guest professor at Capital University.

By fifty, he had left his post to return to Sigu, taking up the role of principal at Sigu No. 1 Middle School.

Without Sigu being his hometown and his deep concern for the children's education, Sigu No. 1 Middle School would never have managed to secure him as principal.

"Principal Zhou!" Qi Ning rose to his feet with great respect.

Beyond these legendary accomplishments, Duan Yuqiao was most celebrated for his dedication to helping students learn.

As the premier middle school in Sigu City, Sigu No. 1 Middle School annually produced several exceptionally talented geniuses, many of whom came from less privileged backgrounds.

Duan Yuqiao personally offered these students 'educational loans,' charging a nominal interest of one yuan per year.

The students were required to repay the loans within three years of graduation.

Thanks to Elder Zhou's benevolence, many students who otherwise might not have had the opportunity to attend China's top institutions went on to become pillars of the nation.

"Seems like you've been quite the talk of the town recently!" Duan Yuqiao said with a chuckle as he regarded Qi Ning.

This was typical of the way Duan Yuqiao interacted with his students.

"Not at all," Qi Ning quickly clarified. "I was accused of cheating. How would you handle that if you were in my shoes?"

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Upon hearing Qi Ning's defense, everyone felt a wave of anxiety on his behalf.