Chapter 936: Won't Measure Up to Su Bing

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Huang Fei spotted Gu Zi from across the room. Ever since Gu Zi had rebuffed her attempts at reconciliation, Huang Fei had harbored a grudge, and was always eager to seize the opportunity to say something cutting.

With an air of feigned friendliness, she strode over to Gu Zi, who was deep in conversation with a teacher.

“Oh, it’s Su Bing’s mother! I didn’t realize your son made it onto the school’s consideration list. Tell me, do you really think it’s wise to judge a child’s potential solely by their grades?” Huang Fei began, her voice dripping with condescension. “I heard Su Bing is from the countryside. Even if he does get a recommendation based on his grades, can he really adapt? I think it would be more suitable for him to focus on his studies in a traditional manner.”

The teacher beside Gu Zi, oblivious to Huang Fei’s barbs, replied earnestly, “Oh, Su Bing’s talents extend far beyond his grades. We even had him evaluated by the psychology department, and they found him to be a remarkable research and leadership talent. Su Bing is exactly the kind of student our country needs. Of course, he belongs on this list!”

Huang Fei rolled her eyes at the teacher’s lofty praise, feeling irked. “It seems this school doesn’t have the same high standards for everyone. After all, a child raised in the countryside has limited exposure. What happens when he can’t keep up in the accelerated program and has to be sent back? That would be quite embarrassing, wouldn’t it?”

Gu Zi felt the sting of Huang Fei’s pointed remarks and rubbed her nose in annoyance. How relentless could this woman be?

Not one to back down, Gu Zi matched Huang Fei’s venom with her own.

“I can’t say whether Su Bing will be sent back, but I can confidently tell you that, in this upcoming exam, your Xu Sheng stands no chance against my Su Bing. Even if you push him through rigorous training, he still won’t measure up. Honestly, it’s quite tiresome to hear you cling to the idea that Su Bing’s age or rural background is a disadvantage!”

Huang Fei was left fuming, her teeth clenched in frustration, but with so many people around, she forced herself to hold back, her face burning with suppressed anger. Grabbing her designer handbag, she stormed away from Gu Zi, who quickly turned back to her teacher.@@novelbin@@

“Let’s get back to our earlier conversation,” Gu Zi said, her tone now more focused.

The teacher, shaking his head with mild disbelief, replied, “I had no idea Xu Sheng’s mother had such an unusual disposition. I’m glad I’m not the one dealing with her. But honestly, you should consider having Su Bing join the talent program. Here’s the internal list of potential candidates, and Su Bing’s name is right here.”

Gu Zi took the list and scanned it. It contained only a handful of names—Su Bing, Xu Sheng, and a few others she recognized from recent competitions. These were all exceptionally bright students, individuals who stood out among their peers.

There was no doubt these bright children exerted considerable pressure on the average students in their class. Other parents had also voiced their concerns about this group of prodigies.

These kids were remarkably self-driven; the standard curriculum barely posed any challenge for them. Being in the same class as ordinary students not only stifled the motivation of their classmates but also hindered their own advancement.

It made sense, then, for the school to create a separate program where these gifted children could thrive with the right resources and support.

While skipping grades wasn’t a novel concept, having so many exceptional students from the same school aiming to do so was unusual.

Gu Zi thought it a positive development.

Su Bing had already mastered middle school content and had long outgrown the elementary curriculum. Sticking around there would only delay his progress, so she had no reason to reject an opportunity that could benefit him.

“I will certainly consider it,” she assured the teacher. “But I also need to discuss this with my son. It’s his education, after all, and his opinion is what truly matters.”

After the parent meeting, Gu Zi didn’t rush home. Instead, she waited for Su Bing and his classmates to finish school so they could return together.

Once they were home, she turned to Su Bing and said, “Today’s meeting was mainly about you. I believe the school’s plan is excellent and advantageous for your future, but ultimately, it depends on you. Su Bing, do you want to join the talent program?”

Su Bing was already aware of the discussions as he had been approached by his homeroom teacher about this matter in private. To be honest, he wasn’t particularly interested in joining the program. He believed that a person’s worth came from their inherent abilities, not from the classes they attended.