Chapter 1196
Grand
Chapter 1196 Grand
Director Yin quickly stopped Principal Hu's hand, suppressing a laugh, and said, "Tan You isn't in good health; he can't even run 800 meters. He's not some tough, resilient teenager..."
Old Hu wasn't annoyed at all by the teasing: "Right, right, I forgot. You were panting after running only a few hundred meters. I was just too happy."
Tan You grimaced, her gaze resolutely refusing to look at the banner. There were already many people watching, and she couldn't bear the sight; even though she wasn't socially anxious, she still felt awkward.
"So thin-skinned?" Director Yin teased, seeing Tan You almost raising the bouquet to cover her face, with only her eyes showing.
Tan You rolled her eyes: "Teacher, this is so embarrassing. I'm just an ordinary student, why all this fuss?"
Director Yin smiled and said, "Don't worry, the grander part is yet to come. This is just a small matter."
Tan You's heart leaped into her throat. "What's even more grand? Teacher, can you give us a sneak peek?"
Director Yin replied calmly, "No, it would be pointless to say it."
Director Yin found it quite interesting to come out with Principal Hu. Originally, it was a public image project, but seeing the target audience so embarrassed and awkward, he felt that the more grand the public image project should be, the better.
Forty minutes later, Principal Hu's car drove into the town. From afar, Tan You could see colorful flags hanging at the school gate, and even the green plants on both sides of the campus seemed particularly vibrant. She could also spot the bright banner from a distance.
As for the words on the banners, she knew what they meant without even thinking. There were two banners: one celebrating her national first-class achievement, and the other congratulating her on being selected for the training team.
Looking around the school, a large crowd had already gathered. Besides the villagers living near the campus, most were teachers and students. Can you believe there were even drums and gongs playing at the school gate?
Just as Principal Hu's car stopped, celebratory music rang out at the school gate. Tan You tightened her grip on the car door, then rubbed her cheek and, with a look of grim determination, pushed the door open and got out.
Since things have already come to this, she should cooperate and complete the process, so that everyone can be happy.
Principal Hu and Director Yin watched Tan You's expression change in an instant and couldn't help but whisper, "Tan You has the demeanor of a great general."
Director Yin chuckled, "She's trying to cooperate and finish this as soon as possible. But this young lady is quite sensible and perceptive; she'll be something else in the future."
Tan Deming and Wang Hunu stood at the school gate, both smiling broadly as they looked at Tan You. Tan You had told Tan Deming the good news as soon as she won the award yesterday.
Although he didn't understand what the national first prize meant, just thinking about how his granddaughter had gone to the capital and won first prize, Tan Deming knew that this trip to the capital would definitely not be easy.
Knowing that Tan You would be at school today, Tan Deming and his wife waited at the school gate early in the morning. Cheng Wenhui didn't go to work today; she took a day off and came to school with Tan Lin.
How could she possibly miss such wonderful news? She herself had missed out on university, but her eldest daughter was now so outstanding that she could enter university early. She wondered what her plan was.
Thinking of this, Cheng Wenhui's smile deepened. She had always believed that all other pursuits were inferior, only studying was superior. Compared to Tan You earning money through writing, Cheng Wenhui was more pleased with Tan You's academic achievements.
Holding a bouquet of flowers, Tan You immediately spotted Tan Deming, who was closest to the gate. She smiled and waved at him before posing for a commemorative photo with the photographer outside the gate.
Upon seeing this, the residents near the school began to discuss it.
"Tan You won another award?"
"What kind of award is the National First Prize? Is it impressive?"
"That's amazing! I heard that if she won first prize, she can go to university now." "That amazing?"
"Needless to say? This girl has always been very good at studying."
Tan You stood at the school gate, posing for photos with the studio photographer. Bathed in the almost scorching gazes of those around her and listening to the whispers from all directions, she silently prayed that it would end soon, because she really couldn't bear it any longer.
Also, is she some kind of life-size cardboard cutout? Why are all the teachers coming to take pictures with her? She even saw the teachers from the second and third years of high school.
Tan You took a deep breath, her smile impeccable.
Tan Deming had noticed Tan You's embarrassment long ago. He was helpless in this situation; it was a testament to the deep care and concern shown by the school's teachers and students.
After finally finishing taking photos with all the teachers, just as the photographer was about to turn off the camera, Tan You stopped him and said, "I want to take a group photo with my grandparents and parents. Can you take a couple more photos for me?"
"I want to share this honorable moment with them."
Before she could finish speaking, Tan Yue, who had been holding Cheng Wenhui's hand, suddenly broke free and ran to Tan You. She looked up at Tan You, wishing she could jump onto her.
Tan You smiled and handed the national first-class award certificate to Tan Yue, then picked her up. Cheng Wenhui, Tan Lin, Tan Deming, and Wang Hunu quickly stood on either side of Tan You. Tan Yue held the national first-class award certificate high, and the photographer swiftly snapped this unconventional family photo.
After putting Tan Yue down, Cheng Wenhui took the certificate and looked at it carefully. Then she looked down at Tan Yue and said, "Yueyue, your sister is so outstanding. You should learn from her in the future."
Tan You chuckled. When it comes to raising children with high standards, Cheng Wenhui is a master. Now it's Tan Yue's turn to receive Cheng Wenhui's weighty concern. Good luck!
Tan You thought that the music during the photo shoot was the limit, but she didn't expect there was something bigger to come.
"A speech under the national flag?" Tan You stopped in her tracks, staring at Director Yin beside her. "This...isn't that inappropriate?"
"What's inappropriate about it?" Director Yin said calmly. "You're the only one in the entire J province with a national first-class qualification. Let's not even talk about the second-class ones. If you're not suitable, who is?"
"Besides, such a great honor should be known to everyone."
Tan You slumped her shoulders: "Okay, I'll prepare well."
Director Yin gave you a stern warning followed by a sweet treat: "Your grandparents are here. You can go back and rest after the flag-raising ceremony. You're given a day off today, and classes will resume normally on Monday."
Tan You accepted Director Yin's kind offer: "Okay, thank you, Director. I'll call my grandfather and let him know."
Tan You had arranged to have lunch with Tan Deming today. When she arrived at the classroom, it was not yet eight o'clock, just after the morning reading session had ended. When Tan You appeared at the door of Class 3, the entire Class 3 was in an uproar.
The sports committee member shouted, "The legend is back!"
"Ah!" Cao Haiyan, Gu Qiuxia, and Yin Xiu screamed in unison, dropping their textbooks and rushing towards Tan You. The impact sent Tan You staggering back two steps until her back touched the corridor railing.