Chapter 11 The world is so big, I want to see it

"You know your results."

Lao Zhang lit a cigarette, took two deep puffs, and then blew out smoke rings and said, "To put it nicely, your grades are very stable. Very stable."

"But to put it bluntly, the ceiling has been blocked and there is little room for breakthrough."

"So I don't know whether I should praise you for your stability or scold you for not making progress."

Jiang Chen quickly spread his hands, "Old Zhang, you know me well. I haven't been fooling around during this period, but science is really a test that requires talent. Xie Shiying has been tutoring me in chemistry and biology. After the results of the last round of mock exams came out, she was so angry that she broke up with me."

Lao Zhang raised his hand.

He stopped her and said, "Just listen to me first."

"You have indeed worked very hard during this period, and I have noticed it, teacher."

"I called you here not to criticize you, because you are right, science really requires talent."

"I want to talk to you about the Air Force recruitment and hear your thoughts."

"As you know, the Air Force academies have been very popular in the past two years. The admission scores last year and the year before were a full 2010 points higher than the first-tier line. Even in , the minimum admission score of the major Air Force academies was to points higher than the first-tier line."

"So, you understand what I mean, right?"

Jiang Chen nodded and said, "I understand. With my current scores, it would be extremely difficult to be admitted to the Air Force Academy."

"Don't be so pessimistic." Lao Zhang comforted him, "What if a miracle happens?"

"However, the college entrance examination is the first major turning point in the lives of all of us. If we blindly believe in miracles, isn't it a bit of a joke to treat our lives as such?"

"The teacher doesn't want to stop you from taking the reselection. Your scores in each of the mock exams are around the first-tier line last year. You have a high chance of getting into a first-tier university this year. You usually behave well. Although you are a little naughty sometimes, you are still a good and kind child. So in terms of your grades and behavior, you are qualified to take the reselection."

"Neither I nor the school will deprive you of your qualification to participate in the re-election."

"But I heard that the re-election will not be held in Qianyang, but in Chengdu. Moreover, the re-election will take two or three days, plus the travel back and forth, a week's time will be wasted."

"There are only about 70 to 80 days left before the college entrance examination. I don't think it's worth wasting a week of precious time just because of an impossible miracle."

"So, my suggestion is not to participate in this re-selection. It would be good to spend more time to review. Your dream of becoming a soldier is supported by the teacher. And with your current grades, if you work hard, you should be able to reach the minimum admission score of one or two military academies."

"Wouldn't it be possible to realize your dream if you were admitted to a military academy?"

After Lao Zhang finished speaking from the bottom of his heart, he quickly threw the cigarette butt that was about to burn his fingers to the ground, stomped it out with his foot, and then looked up at Jiang Chen, "Teacher, I've finished talking. Tell me what you think."

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment.

Head up.

Meeting Lao Zhang's gaze.

His expression also became solemn and serious.

"Teacher, the world is so big, I want to go see it."

"What?" Old Zhang frowned.

"What I mean is, regardless of whether I pass this round of re-selection or not, whether my score after the college entrance examination can reach the minimum admission score of each Air Force University, I want to give it a try this time."

"Whether you work hard and succeed or not, you won't have any regrets. But if you give up because of other factors and become timid, won't you regret it for the rest of your life?"

"Besides, even if the final result is not satisfactory, I have participated in it and have seen it all."

"Life, isn't it, a process of trial and error?"

“You have to keep trying to know whether the result is right or wrong, and whether it is worth it.”

"You're right."

Old Zhang was slightly stunned.

He could never have imagined that Jiang Chen, who was usually playful and liked to play pranks, actually had a serious side.

And he can also speak such a meaningful truth.

There was even a moment when Lao Zhang felt that the person sitting opposite him and talking to him was a man in his thirties with rich experience.

Rather than a little kid who is not even 18 years old.

Uh!
Lao Zhang’s feeling was right.

The person sitting opposite him was indeed almost thirty years old.

He was silent for a while.

Finally, he said, "I'm not surprised that you rejected my suggestion. After all, if I were your age and had such an opportunity, I would never give it up."

"I'm surprised that you can think so clearly and have such mature ideas."

"In this case, teacher, I will not be a 'bad guy'. You are right, our Luzhou is a small place, and the reason why people from small places are prone to inferiority complex is because they lack experience."

"Now you have the opportunity to go out and broaden your horizons, so go!!!"

Jiang Chen's expression relaxed.

Seated hip stretch.

He resumed his usual playful smile, "Yeah, I also think I'm quite mature. Don't worry, Lao Zhang. I will definitely bring you a gift when I come back."

Old Zhang rolled his eyes at him and said unhappily, "What a ridiculous gift! The greatest gift you can give me is to come back safe and sound."

Done.

He rummaged around in his pocket and pulled out his wallet.

He took out two hundred-yuan bills and handed them to Jiang Chen, saying, "Teacher, I also have to support my family. It's not easy to hide some private money. Don't think it's too little."

Jiang Chen was stunned.

He quickly declined, "Mr. Zhang, what are you doing? I have money."

"You have shitty money." Lao Zhang said unhappily, "Don't I know you? When you came back from Qianyang last year, didn't you eat instant noodles for two or three days? I know your dad has a job, but the burden is heavy, and he only gives you 600 to 700 yuan a month for living expenses. They will give you money this time, but you'll have more money if you have an extra 100 or 200 yuan."

"We're going to a real big city this time, so don't put yourself in a difficult position."

Jiang Chen was stunned.

"Old Zhang, you..."

"Just accept it if I tell you to." Lao Zhang stuffed the money directly into his arms.

Then he waved his hand as if shooing away a fly, "Class is about to start, get out of here, get out of here, get to class."

Jiang Chen had no choice but to put the two hundred yuan in his pocket.

At the same time, I secretly made up my mind.

This favor.

We will have to pay it back in the future!
"Oh, by the way, gather at the school gate at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. A teacher from the Education Bureau will take you to Qianyang. After you meet up in Qianyang, you will take a bus to Chengdu together." Lao Zhang added, "Don't fall asleep and not be able to wake up."

"Am I so unreliable in your eyes?" Jiang Chen's face was full of black lines.

Lao Zhang said unhappily, "It's good that you know you are unreliable."

"Oh, by the way." Jiang Chen suddenly asked, "I don't need to go to the principal's office to meet the leader or something?"

"See you for nothing." Lao Zhang said, "I have already made an agreement with you. Just tell them your grades and performance. Class is about to start. Are you looking for an opportunity to skip class again?"

"I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense." Jiang Chen quickly denied it three times.

"Then what are you still doing here? Why don't you go to class?"

Jiang Chen immediately "fled".

(End of this chapter)