Chapter 30: No. 1 High School, Sister Qiao is Here

Qiao Weimin recounted the matter of Qiao Nian transferring to No. 1 High School to her, ending with a serious tone: "I know that child's academic performance. Her grades were mediocre at her previous school. I'm afraid that if she transfers to No. 1 High School, she won't be able to keep up, and it will only hold her back. Furthermore, since Chenchen is also studying at No. 1 High School, the two sisters will inevitably influence each other..."

He didn't want Qiao Nian going to No. 1 High School and bringing shame to him!

Although everyone in their social circle knew that Qiao Nian was not his biological daughter, she was still someone who had come from the Qiao family. If she caused trouble, it would still involve them.

On the way back, Chenchen and her classmate had both told him about Qiao Nian jumping into the water to save someone.

It was one thing for her to recklessly show off, but she even performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on the drowning child, and even acupuncture!

What did Qiao Nian know about acupuncture!

If she accidentally caused a death, how could she possibly pay for it!

If the parents went to the police station to make a scene, they would be forced to face the embarrassment along with her!

Qiao Weimin pursed his lips tightly and said directly, "Teacher Chen, look, could you perhaps say something to the Academic Affairs Office?"

"Regarding the transfer student..." Chen Xi's voice on the other end of the phone sounded hesitant.

Qiao Weimin's brow twitched slightly as he asked in a low voice, "Is something wrong, Teacher Chen?"

"Mr. Qiao, I'm afraid I won't be able to help you with this."

He was somewhat surprised. "Why not?"

"The decision regarding transfer students rests with the principal. I heard that the transfer student's family once made significant contributions to the country, and the school has no right to refuse such a student. As a mere teacher, I certainly have no standing to say she cannot study at No. 1 High School."

Qiao Weimin's expression darkened. He remembered his mother mentioning that Qiao Nian's biological grandfather seemed to be a master of traditional Chinese painting and was even acquainted with Tang Wei.

Perhaps he truly had made some contributions to the education sector in Luohe County.

Qiao Weimin felt irritated; he hadn't expected a teacher from such a remote backwater to be so difficult to deal with.

"Teacher Chen, is there really no way at all?"

Since Qiao Chen had good grades in class and had been recommended for the Academy of Fine Arts, Chen Xi felt conflicted. After a moment of thought, she said, "How about this, Mr. Qiao. There will definitely be a placement exam for transfer students. If she is placed in Class B, I will try to speak to the department head to see if she can be moved to another class. This is the only thing I can do; anything more is definitely out of the question."

When Qiao Weimin hung up the phone, both Qiao Chen and He Yujuan were waiting in the living room. Seeing that he was no longer on a call, Qiao Chen could not hide the dark anticipation on her face.

"Dad, how is it? What did our homeroom teacher say?"

Qiao Weimin sighed and rubbed his temples. "Your sister's grandfather was an old teacher; she will still be attending No. 1 High School. Just avoid contact with her at school. I doubt she'll even make it into your class. The school is so large; it won't be that easy to run into her."

The S-class was on the third floor, while the B and A classes were on the same floor.

Qiao Chen had originally thought that using family connections to talk to the school could prevent Qiao Nian from coming to No. 1 High School. Hearing Qiao Weimin say that Qiao Nian was still coming, disappointment was evident on her face, though she spoke with feigned sincerity.

"The environment at No. 1 High School is good. Even if Sister can only be in the S-class, it's still better than studying in Luohe County."

He Yujuan's skin-and-bones face looked exceptionally mean. Leaning on her cane, she let out a cold snort. "The poorer they get, the more clingy they become. Even medicated plasters aren't as troublesome as her!"

...

Qiao Nian knew nothing of what was happening in the Qiao household. She played on the computer upstairs for a while before coming down to eat.

The next day.

Qiao Nian got up early in the morning.

She had a placement exam this morning, and she would only be officially enrolled after the exam was finished.

She didn't have much to bring. She packed her things casually, grabbed her phone, poured a small medicinal pill out of a pack of chewing gum, and headed out the door.

(End of Chapter)