Top Student at Their Peak
Chapter 113 - 79 The Price of Fame_3

Chapter 113: Chapter 79 The Price of Fame_3

It was during the daily military training that he’d receive special attention from the class teacher and the instructor, who often privately inquired about his well-being or gave special care. For instance, when Qiao Yu stood at attention in the far right of the ranks, the instructor would often intentionally or unintentionally let the right line stay under the shade.

Besides this, the way classmates looked at him was different too. When chatting, someone would often accidentally refer to him as a "legend"; when seated in a circle during a break, and the instructor suggested everyone showcase their talent, there would always be a group of girls teasing Qiao Yu to come forward and perform first, like setting an example.

Qiao Yu just found it unbearable.

Although he was actually quite talented, most of his skills were unsuitable to showcase—like how to have classmates willingly call him "dad".

Luckily, after being pulled in to sing a few songs, everyone gradually let him off the hook.

Things at home had become a lot easier in the future as well.

As the military training came to an end, Keke Xia was already sure that after school started on the 1st, she would have to get used to the high school dormitory life; the dorms had already been assigned.

The six-person dorm in the new dormitory building was specially visited by Old Xia and Liu Lu, who then came back praising the environment of the Changjun Main Branch to everyone. They also casually informed their neighbors that if you had a house in Star City and wanted to live in the Changjun Main Branch dormitory, you had to get into the "Theory and Practice" class.

Of course, whether this was to praise the environment of Changjun Main Branch or to boast that their daughter got into the "Theory and Practice" class at Changjun Main Branch was up to the listener’s interpretation.

Anyway, regardless of what the adults were thinking, Qiao Yu was quite happy for Keke Xia.

But Keke Xia choosing to live at school was unavoidable.

The evening self-study class for first-year students at Changjun High School ended at ten twenty.

From the Railway Community to the Changjun Main Branch, even without traffic, it took about twenty minutes, and since the school was in the liveliest part of Star City, traffic was inevitable. Taking the bus or subway would take about half an hour.

At such a late hour, even Qiao Xi wouldn’t be comfortable with Keke Xia coming home alone.

Moreover, since Old Xia and Liu Lu were often away for days, it’s not feasible to have the grandparents pick her up every day. Plus, students must be at school by seven thirty each morning from Monday to Friday, so living at school became the only option.

However, to Qiao Yu, Keke Xia living at school was quite favorable. This way, once school starts, no one would come "bang bang" knocking on the door at night. But then again, with the academic atmosphere at a prestigious school, once class actually starts and everyone’s competing academically, it’s unlikely anyone will have time for miscellaneous thoughts.

In any case, Qiao Yu was very satisfied with Keke Xia making it into the best class at the best school in Star City through her own ability.

What he wasn’t pleased with was that, two days before the end of military training, Principal Zhang suddenly sought him out early in the morning.

"Qiao Yu, at the freshman ceremony on the 1st, the school has decided to have you speak as the freshman representative. Prepare your speech in the next two days."

"But, Principal Zhang, didn’t we agree before, not to have me speak? I’m barely at school for a few days. Let’s leave this rare opportunity to other students."

"Ah, actually, I didn’t want to force you either. Your class teacher did talk to several other students, like Yao Qinxin from your class, but everyone feels that with you in the class, the pressure is still too great. So, considering everything, we still hope you’d be the freshman representative."

Qiao Yu looked at Principal Zhang without saying a word.

This reason felt a bit like coaxing a child.

Qiao Yu totally didn’t believe that if the class teacher definitely wanted a proactive student from the class to be the freshman representative, they would refuse.

"Well, there are some other considerations as well. Just think about it, for the freshman assembly, the school’s official account will definitely publish some articles about it. The teachers in charge of moral education also think it’s better for you to be the freshman representative.

Think about it, once you grow up and become a big name in Huaxia’s math community, wouldn’t the videos and photos from this freshman assembly become classic? They could be repeatedly used later, leaving a bit of a memory for the alma mater.

I’ve said it before, someone like you, handsome and skilled, should appear more in front of the camera. Besides, this is something you’re good at, right?"

Finishing his words, Zhang Tiejun warmly raised his hand and patted Qiao Yu on the shoulder to show his encouragement.

After Principal Zhang put it that way, considering the comprehensive bonus package the school had promised him before, Qiao Yu felt he should comply.

So he nodded and asked, "So, since I still have military training, can the school prepare the speech?"

Zhang Tiejun gave Qiao Yu a look, his tone becoming even more cordial: "Of course, you have to write the speech yourself! It’s not that the school can’t provide it, but if teachers write it, don’t you think it would seem too stiff? There’s no meaning in that!

You young people in this new age are precisely at the age with the most ideas. Like I said before, write boldly, speak boldly, I’ve got your back. But once you’ve written it, I still need to review it first.

Besides, you’re the one who scored full marks on the entrance exam essay, writing a speech should be a piece of cake, right? How about this, for the next two days of military training, I’ll give you leave to stay at home and prepare the speech as the freshman representative. How does that sound?"

Qiao Yu reluctantly nodded and said, "Well... okay. Actually, I still prefer to participate in the military training with my classmates, since we’re all a group and should share the hardships. But to write a high-quality freshman speech and to not embarrass the school, I’ll have to skip the last two days of military training."