Chapter 67

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Protagonist:

Lin Hao

Just as everyone was happy, the door of the Conference Room was suddenly knocked on.

A woman who looked like a reporter came from outside the Door, followed by a cameraman.

The woman introduced herself: "Hello, I am Zhang Meilin, a reporter from a local new media outlet. I heard that the teachers and students of Wukong Education participated in a very difficult Mathematics competition, so I wanted to come and interview you."

Her face wore a professional smile, but her eyes revealed a trace of curiosity.

Zhong Yi did not expect reporters nowadays to be this fast.

He frowned slightly, secretly surprised in his heart.

Actually, Zhong Yi did not know that this reporter counted as a minor internet celebrity who often reported on local hot topics.

This visit to Wukong Education was also with a try-your-luck mentality; if Zhong Yi and his group got good Grades, then naturally everyone would be happy, and she could use this opportunity to increase her own popularity and fan count; if Zhong Yi and his group did poorly, then at that time she would have to properly criticize Wukong Education to demonstrate her fairness and objectivity.

Fortunately, Zhong Yi and his group's Grades were good to an incredible degree, so good that no one who came could pick out any fault.

Hearing that they had come to interview, Zhang Wanqing and Liu Na became even happier.

Zhang Wanqing hurriedly enthusiastically invited the reporter to sit down, saying: "Please sit, please sit. We are truly too honored."

Liu Na also echoed from the side: "Yes, didn't expect a reporter to come interview so quickly. Our students and teachers are all very excellent, they will definitely give everyone a Surprise."

Zhong Yi naturally had no objection either; since it was doing business, a bit of publicity was no big deal. He nodded slightly and said: "Welcome you to come interview."

After everyone took their seats, the interview began.

Zhang Meilin first elegantly and generously introduced herself and today's interview background to the camera, then she turned her gaze toward Zhong Yi and the others, smiling as she opened the questioning session.

"First of all, I must congratulate you on achieving such Glory in this Mathematics competition. I am especially curious, Teacher Zhong, why did you not widely publicize your participation in this competition beforehand? Instead, you chose to inform everyone by suddenly starting a livestream. You know, usually when participating in such a high-difficulty competition, many institutions would promote extensively in advance to build momentum for themselves, yet you went against the norm — what exactly was the consideration behind this?"

Zhong Yi slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a steady smile, and slowly said: "The reason we did not announce widely in advance was mainly because we were worried about bringing too heavy pressure to the students. After all, in many people's inherent mindset, elementary school students participating in this kind of high-difficulty competition is easily viewed as a showboating act. We hope the children can bravely challenge themselves in a relatively relaxed and free environment, rather than be disturbed by excessive outside attention, thereby affecting their normal performance."

Zhang Meilin nodded thoughtfully, then followed up: "Then Teacher Zhong, why did you want to livestream the competition process? This is a considerably bold move. If the students didn't test as well as hoped, wouldn't that deal them an even greater blow? And livestreaming would also subject you to more questioning and pressure from the outside world — how did you consider these risks?"

Zhong Yi unhurriedly continued to respond: "This point, I actually already Deep Thought over long ago. What level my students possess, I as their teacher can be said to know like the back of my hand. I firmly believe they have sufficient strength to cope with this Challenge, and also hope through the livestream method to let more people see the children's Effort and potential. Moreover, even if the result isn't that perfect, this is still an extremely precious experience, able to let the children learn to bravely face setbacks and grow continuously from them. The facts also precisely proved this point; if the children really did test poorly, then naturally it would be me this teacher overestimating my abilities, I would not let my students bear any risk."

Zhang Meilin continued to ask: "Teacher Zhong, I just noticed that your answering actually ended long ago, so why didn't you leave the Conference Room, but instead pretended to still be answering? Until the students all finished answering, only then did you pretend to finish along with them."

Zhong Yi's face showed a gentle smile as he slowly said: "This naturally was to not give the children too much pressure. After all, this is their first time participating in this kind of large-scale competition, and moreover during a livestream, the children will inevitably be nervous. Me accompanying them can make them feel a bit more at ease, and have more confidence in their hearts. I hope they can fully display their strength in a relatively relaxed Atmosphere, rather than feel anxious and uneasy because of my finishing early. For these children, this competition is not merely a Challenge, but also an opportunity for growth. As their teacher, I have the responsibility to create a good competition environment for them."

Zhang Meilin further probed: "Teacher Zhong, you truly are a good teacher. What exactly is your purpose in leading the students to participate in this competition? Is it to publicize your tutoring institution? After all, many institutions nowadays use various methods to raise their own fame and Influence. If it's merely for publicity, do you feel this method might be too risky? After all, elementary school students participating in such a high-difficulty competition, the result is full of uncertainty."

Zhong Yi heard this question, frowned slightly, but quickly smoothed it out again, and sincerely said: "There is indeed a publicity component in it; after all, a tutoring institution also needs to be known and understood by everyone. But more importantly, these children all truly love Mathematics. I wanted to bring them to participate in this competition to let them get better training and improvement. Whether registering for the competition or participating in the livestream, we went through the students' and Parents' Consent beforehand. We hope through this method to let the children grow better in the wonderful world of Mathematics, to bravely explore more possibilities."

As he spoke to here, a group of people suddenly surged in from outside — precisely the four students' Parents.

Originally early this morning each Parent wanted to come over, but was dissuaded by Zhong Yi, also afraid of causing too much pressure to the children.

Now that the Grades were all published, each Parent naturally could not suppress their excited hearts, plus it happened to be vacation time and there was nothing important at home, so they all rushed over in a great hurry.

Seeing their own children, each Parent tightly embraced them, faces blooming with gratified smiles.

Zhang Haoran's dad was so excited his voice trembled a little as he said: "Child, you are simply too amazing! Teacher Zhong taught you all really too well."

The child red-faced, somewhat bashfully said: "It's all because Teacher Zhong taught well."

Li Hao's mom also exclaimed: "Yes, Wukong Education is really not bad. Teacher Zhong, we truly thank you too much. Our child previously didn't have this much interest in Mathematics, now he's become so proactive."

Each Parent praised Wukong Education and Zhong Yi incessantly.