Chapter 589: I'm Busy
Chapter 589: I’m Busy
On the way to the principal's office, the two of them chatted the entire time. Most of the talking was done by Principal Zhou, while Jiang Xia listened.
Principal Zhou offered very sincere terms. "The course load isn’t heavy. You only have classes two days a week, two sessions in a row, and all the students in your major will be there. You can choose which days to teach. Alternatively, you can try being a professor for a semester. If you don’t want to continue next semester, that’s fine. We really need a teacher this semester."
Jiang Xia's course load this semester wasn’t heavy, and she could manage with just two classes a week. She had originally planned to study a couple more majors.
However, when she arrived at the university, she realized that the school hadn’t yet implemented the credit system. Graduating early wasn’t an option unless there were special circumstances.
Now, there was an opportunity.
Jiang Xia said, "I’m just a freshman. My academic credentials aren’t high enough, and the students might not respect me."
Principal Zhou smiled. "Credentials are just formalities. Some of our older professors don’t have official degrees, but that doesn’t stop them from being highly skilled. I believe you can find a way to earn the students' respect."
He had seen her teach a group of people of various ages and backgrounds, and they were all attentive. How could she not have a way?
He even stood there for an entire class and was thoroughly impressed.
Jiang Xia added, "That’s different. The older professors have the experience and prestige. I’m young and lack experience. I feel more confident if I have the proper qualifications. I have a rather difficult request. I’m not sure if Principal Zhou can agree to it."
Principal Zhou immediately replied, "What is it? Whatever difficulties you have, just let me know. No matter how difficult, if it’s possible, I’ll find a way to help you."
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Half an hour later, Jiang Xia left the principal's office.
Principal Zhou realized he had unwittingly fallen into Jiang Xia’s trap.
However, this gave him a new teaching idea.
He chuckled and shook his head. "Where did Professor He find such a sharp person?"
He was also curious about whether Jiang Xia had the capability she claimed.
As she said, if she passed, it would be more convincing and would silence any critics. With a proper qualification, she could teach the foreign language course with legitimacy.
Principal Zhou left the office to discuss the matter with Professor Yan at Beijing University.
Jiang Xia went straight home after leaving the principal’s office.
She was half an hour late, and Zhao Cheng Lei was about to go out to look for her. He had just pushed his bicycle out of the courtyard when he saw her return.
He pushed the bicycle back into the courtyard and parked it.
Jiang Xia was at the front door, and he went up to her, taking her bicycle and pushing it into the courtyard.
"Why are you so late today?"
"Principal Zhou talked to me."
"About becoming a teacher again?"
"Yep."
"Did you agree?"
Jiang Xia said, "Sort of. I proposed a condition to the principal. I said I need to get my teaching qualification first before I can take on the role."
Zhao Cheng Lei understood immediately. "You want to get your graduation certificate first? To graduate early?"
"Exactly, but it’s for a master’s degree in foreign languages. I want to continue studying my current major as well."
In her previous life, she had also graduated with a master’s degree. Given the opportunity, she naturally wanted to seize it to regain her original academic credentials.
As for fashion design, it was something she was interested in. She didn’t just want a graduation certificate; she wanted to learn something she was passionate about.
After participating in the Guangzhou Trade Fair and reviewing the textile and clothing factory information, Jiang Xia developed a strong interest in the fashion industry.
That’s why she chose this major when she entered university this time.
"Can you handle it?" Zhao Cheng Lei was worried she might get too tired.
"It’s manageable. I only have two classes a week, each lasting ninety minutes. My major courses are only one to two classes a day, and I can skip the other classes. I just need to review before exams to pass."
Jiang Xia asked him, "What do you think?"
"If you think it’s good, then do it. I support you." Zhao Cheng Lei had seen her schedule. If she skipped the non-major courses, even with the extra two ninety-minute classes, she would still have plenty of free time.
University life isn’t like junior or senior high school, where the schedule is packed with classes. Self-study is more important.
Her grandparents called them to eat.
Jiang Xia responded and hurried to wash her hands.
After lunch, Jiang Xia played with the children as usual, fed them, and put them to bed. She took a nap herself, then returned to school to go to the library and start preparing for the exam in three days.
Though she was confident, she never went into a fight unprepared.
When the time came, Jiang Xia returned to the classroom and joined her classmates to go to the playground for the opening ceremony.
The playground was filled with students standing by class. Zeng Jing took the opportunity to approach Jiang Xia. "Comrade Jiang Xia, there are many activities coming up. There’s a cultural performance before National Day, a Tiananmen Evening Gala on National Day, and the University Games afterward. There’s also a Xiaoqing River Cleanup event."
Jiang Xia looked at her, waiting for her to continue. "And then?"
"Every student in our class has enthusiastically signed up. The slots for the cultural performance and the Tiananmen Evening Gala are already full. Everyone in the class will participate in the Xiaoqing River Cleanup. Currently, no one has signed up for the 400-meter hurdles in the University Games. Classmate Jiang Xia, you must also contribute to the class, right? So I’ve signed you up for the 400-meter hurdles."
"During the opening ceremony of the University Games, someone needs to carry the class sign. You, Comrade Jiang Xia, are the prettiest and have the best image, so this task is yours."
Jiang Xia, who loves to be in the spotlight, would be perfect for carrying the class sign!
Zeng Jing had carried the class sign before and knew how tiring it was to walk around the track with it.
Especially since Q University’s track was more than twice as large as the one in senior high school.
As for the hurdles, they were even harder than the 800-meter race and more prone to injury. If Jiang Xia said she couldn’t do it and refused, Zeng Jing would get her big brother to train her every day! She would exhaust her!
Jiang Xia saw the calculation in her eyes and said calmly, "I don’t know how to do hurdles, and I don’t have the strength to carry the class sign."
Zeng Jing had been waiting for her to say this and smiled. "That’s no problem. I’ll find someone to train all the athletes in our class! I guarantee our class will win one of the top three places! As long as you’re willing to work for the class’s honor, after a month of professional training, I can ensure you’ll win one of the top three places and bring glory to our class!"
Jiang Xia asked, "When is the University Games?"
"Around the end of October."
Jiang Xia replied, "I’m not available at the end of October. I won’t be at school then, so I can’t participate in the University Games."
Zeng Jing had anticipated her refusal and loudly proclaimed to the entire class and the counselor, "Classmate Jiang Xia, participating in the University Games is a contribution to the class and a fight for the class’s honor. I’m participating in the long jump and high jump. How can you refuse to participate in the University Games just because you don’t want to? That’s not a collective spirit at all! The counselor won’t approve your leave!"
Everyone, including the counselor, couldn’t help but look at Jiang Xia.
Here it comes! This is from last night~
See you tonight~ (End of Chapter)
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