Chapter 214

"How did you know?" Xie Liuzheng asked curiously.

As soon as they finished speaking, the principal's address ended, and enthusiastic applause broke out across the field.

Under the program, individual awards came first, followed by team awards. To make the ceremony feel special, Haicheng No. 1 High School had set up a podium and even ordered medals and certificates. The medals were only colored to look like gold and silver.

The principal and vice principal took turns reading out the winners' names.

"...Third place in the boys' high jump goes to Lu Ye of Third-Year Class Six. Second place goes to Lin Jian of First-Year Class Nine. And first place... goes to... who could it be?"

The principal paused for effect and was rewarded with a chorus of groans from the audience.

"Congratulations to Meng Jiu'an of Second-Year Class One."

Used to winning, Meng Jiu'an stepped onto the podium without a ripple of excitement.

The kindly principal invited Meng Jiu'an to share his thoughts.

Without hesitation, Meng Jiu'an said, "Thank you."

The principal's smile froze. Meng Jiu'an politely asked, "Principal, may I step down now?"

"Of course." The principal smiled. "Student Meng is very confident and has quite a personality."

Wearing his gold medal, Meng Jiu'an paused almost imperceptibly as he passed Shen Baili.

Shen Baili didn't notice his little movement. "Congratulations, Meng Jiu'an. You really do have quite a personality."

Meng Jiu'an said, "Uh."

"I... thank you."

...The awards ceremony continued.

"...First place in the girls' shot put goes to Qiao Yi of Second-Year Science Class 1."

"...First place in the girls' fifty-meter race goes to Ran Zhao of Second-Year Science Class 1."

"...First place in the boys' fifty-meter race goes to Lu Mingqian of Second-Year Science Class 1."

"...Second place in the boys' long jump goes to Sang