Chapter 915: Didn't Choose Anyone

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gu Zi shook her head again. “It’s not just about taking care of my child. I have a job that requires a fixed amount of time each day. It’s manageable for me to balance both work and childcare, but adding school on top of that would make things quite inconvenient. So I kindly ask you to speak with the school about this and see if we can make some accommodations.”

She continued, “If the school is concerned about my academic performance slipping or holding others back, I’m willing to come in for weekly assessments. If my grades drop, I’ll return to classes, but as long as I maintain good results, I’d appreciate the school allowing me to continue self-studying at home. Does that sound feasible, Director?”

Initially, the director was hesitant about letting Gu Zi self-study at home, worried that it might hinder such a promising student. However, hearing Gu Zi propose a solution made her reconsider. Looking at the young child in Gu Zi’s arms, the director thought about her own daughter, who was already seven or eight years old and still loved to cling to her for affection. She felt her resolve soften.

Gu Zi’s situation was undoubtedly challenging—balancing childcare, work, and her studies was no small feat.

The director said with understanding, “If you need it, our school has a support program for students facing difficulties. Given your excellent academic performance, you only need to submit an application to receive funding. It’s quite a substantial amount. Why not consider resigning from your job?”

The director was genuinely concerned. “Taking on so much work can be exhausting, even for a machine. It would be a shame if such an exceptional student like you were to wear herself out before the college entrance exam. This isn’t just a loss for you; it would also be a significant loss for the school. Your foreign language skills are outstanding.”

The director knew that if Gu Zi could shine in this year’s college entrance exam, she had a strong chance of becoming the top scorer in foreign languages for Guangcheng City. If that happened, their Renhe Middle School could finally break free from the pressure of Guangwai’s dominance in various subjects. With this breakthrough, they could steadily rise and eventually surpass Guangwai, and that thought thrilled the director.

Gu Zi could tell that the director genuinely wanted to help her, but she didn’t need the financial assistance.

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She simply didn’t want to attend classes, and directly stating that would come off as arrogant. So, she opted for a more diplomatic excuse, “Director, I signed a contract for my job, and breaching it would incur penalties. Besides, I don’t want to burden my classmates with my personal matters.”

The director recalled the gossip she had overheard earlier. Indeed, bringing a child to class would inevitably attract unwanted attention. After a moment of contemplation, she finally nodded. “Alright, I’ll apply for your home study arrangement and also request some funding for your studies. Still, I think it would be best for you to resign from that job.”

“There’s really no need to worry about the penalties,” the director continued. “Although our Renhe Middle School’s students may not match Guangwai’s results, our teachers are just as capable. We have the right expertise here; if you need connections, we can certainly provide them. Just tell me where you work, and I’ll make a call. They won’t give you any trouble.”

It was rare for the director to showcase her authority, but for a talent like Gu Zi, it was worth it.

Seeing the director’s eagerness, Gu Zi felt it was inappropriate to decline further. “I work at the Guangcheng Daily, but really, Director, there’s no need to make a call. The work there isn’t demanding.”

The director thought Gu Zi was being too polite and decided not to pursue the issue further. “Let’s leave it at that for now. I’ll get your application processed and decide which class you’ll be assigned to.”

Gu Zi had no objections and felt relieved that she could go home to self-study.

As she left with Su Le, the other teachers quickly gathered around the director. The English teacher eagerly asked, “Director, which class did Gu Zi choose? Is it mine? Hurry up and tell us so we can stop hoping!”

The Chinese teacher, physics teacher, and math teacher shot disapproving looks at the English teacher. The math teacher chimed in, “Don’t be so confident. I bet Gu Zi will choose my class!”

To prevent another argument from breaking out, the director preemptively silenced them. “Everyone, calm down. Gu Zi hasn’t chosen any class; she just told me she has a job and won’t be attending classes. She’ll be self-studying at home, and I’ve agreed to it. I’m going to discuss this with the principal now.”

The teachers were taken aback by this revelation, their enthusiasm waning. They had a lot of questions for the director, but she quickly brushed past them, eager to get on with her plans.