The Unbelievable Huang Xiaokou
Su Qi was somewhat surprised to see that Class 21-2 seemed out of sorts after returning from PE class.
Zhao Tianci's reaction was the most dramatic, especially considering that after every physical education class...
He was drenched in sweat, his hair was wet from exercise, and his sideburns were sticking up, giving him a very energetic look.
But today, he was covering his head, looking as if he regretted it.
In fact, just as Su Qi guessed, Zhao Tianci was truly filled with regret.
I blurted out "that bottom-of-the-barrel betting game" in a moment of impulse.
Now that I think about it, our former homeroom teacher, Ms. Huang, always used Class 10 as an example to educate them and encourage them to study hard.
Although the learning atmosphere in the class has been strong these past few days, I have indeed felt that I have made progress.
But thinking about it carefully, it's impossible to surpass Class 10 in such a short time!
The thought that his careless remarks had caused Class 212 to be labeled as the "bottom of the class" filled Zhao Tianci with self-reproach.
In fact, the students in Class 212 did not think that way; on the contrary, they admired him.
Because Zhao Tianci just said what they wanted to say, frankly, it was satisfying. However, many people, like Zhao Tianci, thought this was a gamble they were destined to lose.
Su Qi heard from class monitor Wang Ying that the situation had just been discussed.
Looking down at the students of Class 212, who seemed somewhat subdued.
Without saying much, he picked up a few pieces of colored chalk and started drawing on the blackboard.
Hearing the sound of chalk scraping against the blackboard, the students in Class 212 couldn't help but look up.
I looked at the blackboard, wondering what Teacher Su was going to draw.
When the first picture was drawn, everyone felt that it was somewhat familiar.
When the second picture was drawn, everyone finally understood why it looked so familiar.
Isn't this the cover of an elementary school language arts textbook?
Looking at the gazes of the crowd below the stage, Su Qi pointed to the first painting and said, "This is a primary school lesson, and there are three children in it. There is a little boy in an orange shirt and a little girl looking at him, and a little boy in yellow resting his chin on his hands and looking at the two of them."
Anyone can see that the little girl and the little boy in the orange shirt are closer in the picture.
At this moment, Su Qi walked to another painting and said, "This is a sixth-grade elementary school lesson. The orange-clad boy in the picture has disappeared, leaving only the little girl from back then and the boy in the yellow shirt. What does this mean?"
The students in Class 212, sitting in the audience, now understood what Teacher Su was thinking.
There was still a lack of confidence – many people wanted to speak, but they only muttered softly in their seats.
Finally, Teacher Su spoke on behalf of everyone, "Even elementary school textbooks tell us that the outcome is never certain, and anyone can be a dark horse. Why don't you have more confidence in yourselves? Or are you really going to give up?"
Upon hearing Teacher Su say that they were giving up, the students of Class 212 finally couldn't hold back any longer and expressed their unwillingness.
Hearing the enthusiastic reaction from the students of Class 212, Su Qi was satisfied. After all, who would willingly choose to be at the bottom of the class?
Seeing that everyone's enthusiasm had been aroused, Su Qi made a shushing gesture, and then said:
"Wang Ying, as the class monitor, protected the class's students. I think everyone should give her a round of applause."
Upon hearing Teacher Su's words, the students remembered that it was the female class monitor, Wang Ying, who had initially defended Zhang Yishu and argued strongly for the changes in Class 212. They all applauded.
Hearing the applause and seeing the approving looks from the crowd, Wang Ying felt a warm feeling in her heart, a strange feeling indeed.
Seeing the grateful look in Wang Ying, Su Qi responded with a smile.
Then, addressing Zhao Tianci, who was still somewhat shaken, he said, "Zhao Tianci, as the class monitor, you upheld the honor of Class 212 and deserve praise."
Hearing Teacher Su's "just," everyone was a little stunned; how could it not be praise? But what she said the next second completely surprised them.
"But as the class monitor, you chose that weakling from Class 210 as your opponent! And you even doubted whether you could beat them. Don't you trust anyone in the class?"
This was the first time the students had seen Teacher Su speak with a slightly emotional tone. Although she lacked her usual gentleness, her words were still heartwarming.
Moreover, Teacher Su's chest heaving with each breath after her angry speech was quite adorable.
It has to be said that this speech gave the students in class 212 a boost of confidence.
Judging from Teacher Su's tone, defeating Class 210 really seemed as easy as chopping melons and vegetables.
In fact, Su Qi genuinely believed that winning against Class 210 was really not easy.
It's worth noting that the average score for Class 212 in the last exam was 205, while for Class 210 it was 355.
At first glance, it seems like a difference of 150 points, but this difference of 150 points is not the same as the difference between 700 points and 550 points.
This 150-point mark is a level that is easy to catch up to.
Moreover, Class 212 has a natural advantage: it has a small number of students.
This also allows Su Qi, as the homeroom teacher, to pay more attention to each student.
By utilizing this gradual approach of practicing questions, even though Class 212 has not yet taken the first exam.
However, Su Qi was absolutely confident that she could surpass Class 10's 355 points in the final exam.
But looking at the students below who hadn't experienced mock exams and were still unsure of their abilities, Su Qi thought for a moment and said, "Since everyone wants to win this bet, how about I speed things up a bit?"
When the students in Class 21 heard Teacher Su say this...
Thinking of the excitement of physical education class, they all steeled themselves and nodded.
One by one, they all said, "Give me more, extra large portion!"
Looking at their expectant eyes below the podium, Su Qi always felt that sometimes, being stimulated wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
Therefore, those who were supposed to do one test paper during the two self-study periods before evening class were given two sets instead.
Therefore, Su Qi specifically instructed them that it was not urgent if they couldn't finish the second one, and that she would find time for them later.
However, Class 212, which is currently in a strong academic atmosphere, is really unable to concentrate on anything.
After receiving their test papers, each student immersed themselves in the ocean of knowledge.
Although the waters of learning are deep, one can easily be swept away by them.
However, swimming skills can be learned.
The 10 o'clock bell, signaling the end of evening self-study, signifies the conclusion of a day's campus life.
The students of Class 21-2 picked up their dusty schoolbags after a long absence.
After returning home, they all took out the test papers they had completed, some more and some less, and began to study late into the night.
The parents were all quite surprised to see that their children had grown to the point of being proactive in their studies.
Some female parents, however, are unsure how to discipline their rebellious children.
Seeing this scene, I was even moved to tears.
Because Su Qi doesn't use WeChat, and the class size is small, notifications are usually made by phone, so no new WeChat group chat for parents has been created.
However, eager parents wanted to share this joy, they quickly found the old class group chat, and the atmosphere in the group chat quickly became exceptionally lively.
Then they were surprised to find that it wasn't just their children who had grown up; the entire Class 212 had developed a love for learning.
As the conversation continued, the parents also gained a similar understanding, which seemed to be all thanks to Teacher Su.
At this moment, Zhao's mother, having heard her son Zhao Tianci recount the whole story, said in the group chat, "Why don't we anonymously give some tips to Teacher Su's live stream? After all, the children's transformation is inseparable from her help, which is much more useful than finding any tutor or psychologist."
It received unanimous approval from the parents.
Huang Xiaokou, the former homeroom teacher of Class 212 and the Group Master of the parents' group, is also involved.
After seeing the parents' chat, I was utterly baffled. This... Class 212 students are actually neglecting their studies?!