The School is Dropping Gold Coins

For Xiao Yi, his efficiency during evening self-study far surpassed his efficiency during daytime classes, even though he found that attending other classes was pretty much the same as self-study now.

However, that was still under the watchful eyes of teachers, and he felt a little embarrassed.

So, he really hoped that all his time from now on could be arranged by himself.

Hearing Xiao Yi's request, Liu Songlin chuckled and said, "That's perfectly fine. From now on, I'll specially approve you to skip classes. You can arrange your time however you like."

"Don't we have a study hall at our school? I'll give you a key. You can go whenever you want."

Xiao Yi's eyes lit up. This was exactly what he wanted!

"Thank you, Principal!"

Liu Songlin nodded and continued, "Do you have any other requests? Feel free to ask. Be bold. As long as it's reasonable, the Principal can agree to it."

Be bold?

Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment, then stated what he considered his boldest request as a student: "I want... to bring my computer to school to use."

This request was indeed bold. Liu Songlin's brow twitched. "What do you need a computer for?"

Xiao Yi replied, "To read papers and write papers."

A look of confusion appeared on Liu Songlin's face.

What?

A sophomore saying he wanted to write papers?

After a moment of silence, Liu Songlin asked cautiously, "Where does your father work?"

"Huh?" Xiao Yi looked bewildered.

"Ahem, Principal Liu, let me explain," Luo Penghua said from the side. "After Xiao Yi showed his talent in mathematics, Academician Hu Guangde from USTC took notice of him last month. Academician Hu then made a request: he hoped Xiao Yi could complete a core mathematics paper before entering USTC in the second half of this year."

"So, for the past month, Xiao Yi has been coming to my office every day to use my computer to read papers."

Listening to Luo Penghua, Liu Songlin's eyes widened.

When he first heard Academician Hu Guangde's name, he was already surprised. He hadn't expected this young man to gain the favor of an Academician. This young man's future achievements might not be lower than his own, as a principal of a key high school.

And as he listened further, he was even more stunned.

A core paper?

And for a sophomore to complete it?

How highly must Academician Hu think of this young man!

Even he himself had not written many core papers, especially after entering the education department, he had basically bid farewell to academia.

Thinking of this, Liu Songlin fell into deep thought. Finally, he nodded and said, "Alright, I allow you to use a computer, and I also allow you to use your own phone."

Xiao Yi was overjoyed, completely surprised that his bold condition was actually approved.

"Thank you, Principal!"

Liu Songlin smiled and nodded. "Also, you don't need to bring your computer from home. This time, the school will pay for it and buy you a computer! As a reward for this exam."

Really? Principal!

Xiao Yi's eyes brightened even more. He hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise.

"However, the prerequisite is that after you get the computer, you must genuinely focus on your studies and not use the computer to play games or anything like that."

Xiao Yi patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry! I definitely won't play games!"

In fact, he had already quit gaming a long time ago.

Liu Songlin laughed heartily. "That's good."

"Additionally, besides this computer, given your excellent performance in this exam, on behalf of the school, I will provide you with a scholarship of ten thousand yuan. Uh... Today is Monday, and the long break after the first class is the flag-raising ceremony. We'll announce this matter at the ceremony."

"Furthermore, if you can achieve the top scholar position in the province in the Gaokao, the school will provide you with a scholarship of at least thirty thousand yuan. During your university years, you won't have to worry about tuition fees."

Hearing Liu Songlin's words, it was now Xiao Yi's turn to widen his eyes.

What?

A scholarship of ten thousand yuan?

And it would be announced for him at the upcoming flag-raising ceremony?

To be honest, he had never seen ten thousand yuan in his life. His family wasn't wealthy either.

Not to mention, if he became the provincial top scholar in the Gaokao, there would be another thirty thousand yuan scholarship.

Before, he hadn't even thought about being the provincial top scholar, but after experiencing this Nine Provinces Joint Examination, becoming the top scholar didn't seem too difficult for him anymore.

For a moment, his heart was filled with excitement.

"Also, when you actually complete this paper," Liu Songlin said with a smile, "the publication fee for the paper can be handled by our school. As long as you indicate our Affiliated Middle School as your affiliated unit in the author's information."

Although he wasn't sure if Xiao Yi could complete the paper before entering USTC this year, since Academician Hu had said so, it meant Xiao Yi had the opportunity. Therefore, he was willing to believe in him.

If Xiao Yi actually achieved it, he would immediately find reporters from the provincial television station to conduct interviews and then spread the good news and press releases everywhere.

Heaven knows how much high-quality student enrollment this could bring to their school.

As for publication fees, they really aren't much!

Xiao Yi didn't know what publication fees were yet, but he still thanked him, "Then thank you, Principal Liu!"

Liu Songlin nodded with a smile and then asked, "Are there any other requests?"

Xiao Yi repeatedly shook his head, "No, no, this is already more than enough."

"Haha, then that's it for now. If you think of anything else later, feel free to come find me here anytime and bring it up," Liu Songlin said. Then he looked at Luo Penghua, "Teacher Luo, please inform your class's substitute teacher about Xiao Yi being able to arrange his own schedule from now on. I will approve this matter at the next staff meeting."

"Okay," Luo Penghua nodded.

"And regarding the computer, you can come pick it up this afternoon when you're free, Xiao Yi. I'll have someone go buy one from the mall."

"And then there's..."

After some arrangements, the bell rang for the end of class.

Liu Songlin raised an eyebrow, then smiled, "It's time for the flag-raising ceremony, let's get ready to go."

Xiao Yi's eyes lit up with excitement.

10,000 yuan, here I come!

"Okay, Principal."

On the Affiliated Middle School's sports field, all teachers and students gathered.

The field was vast, and the students were numerous, standing densely packed, as if filling the entire field.

Students from the elementary, middle, and high school divisions stood in their designated areas in an orderly fashion.

On the podium, the flag-raising ceremony began.

As the students from the flag-raising team marched in step to the flagpole, the ceremony officially commenced.

Accompanied by the melody of the March of the Volunteers, the students present saluted and softly sang along.

Finally.

"Dismissed. Third item on the agenda: I'd like to invite Principal Liu to the stage to give a speech. Please welcome him with applause!"