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Chapter 836: Su Bing’s Strength
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
At present, the parents were more inclined to believe that exceptions always exist. Even if the examination questions were guarded with utmost security, there would inevitably be instances of leaks. Otherwise, it was hard to explain how Su Bing stood out so remarkably. They were merely seeking a reason to dethrone Su Bing, so their own children wouldn’t seem so ordinary.
If Su Bing had been a student at this school from the beginning, they might have been more accepting of the situation. However, the reality was that Su Bing was a child from the countryside who had just transferred to this school. He had immediately entered the top class and had shone brightly in the competition. This was something they found hard to accept.
Soon, murmurs about leaked exam questions began to circulate more frequently, stirring up the parents.
Teacher He had always been part of the parent group. Seeing everyone’s dissatisfaction with Su Bing, she was overjoyed. The last time she was the main invigilator, she received negative reviews from the students, resulting in no bonus and even a deduction from her monthly reward. She was furious, and all of it was because of Su Bing.
She had told the leaders that she would follow along today to make up for her mistakes, but in reality, she was just looking for an opportunity to undermine Su Bing.
Now that the opportunity was right in front of her, she had to take action. Teacher He set the pace, telling a few parents, “You may not know, but this student used to be a villager. I don’t know how he managed to get into this school. I found it strange that day. How coincidental it was that he was interviewed by reporters as soon as he left the Children’s Palace. I suspect the reporters were planted there ahead of time!
“I’m telling you this, but don’t say it came from me. I was the invigilator at the time. He didn’t even use a draft paper to complete the questions. How is that possible? Moreover, this student’s stepmother works at a newspaper. She has connections. Inviting a few reporters to cover her genius son is as easy as pie.”
Upon hearing Teacher He’s words, the parents felt reassured. They were certain that Su Bing must have cheated. They couldn’t let this slide, so a group of them, in a flurry of agitation, reported it to the chief examiner.
The chief examiner’s inspection was interrupted. Looking at the group of parents, he frowned and said, “I understand your desire for fairness. However, the children have already started the second round of exams, which will be followed by the finals. We cannot interrupt them. If you have doubts, wait until the second round of exams is over. Then we will see how he performs, and the truth will be revealed. To ensure fairness, I will personally grade Su Bing’s test paper.”
The chief examiner had long since recognized the potential in Su Bing. Last time, that girl Mi Le had specifically shown him Su Bing’s test paper. It was a rare talent indeed. The way the answers were written, it was clear that cheating was impossible. The approach to the major questions even incorporated knowledge from middle school. It was evident that the child was both intelligent and diligent, a truly rare find.
However, with so many mouths to feed and everyone carrying their own prejudices, explaining the situation was a daunting task. If he tried too hard to defend Su Bing, these people might think that even he had been bought by the Su family.
Given the way these people thought, there was nothing they wouldn’t dare to imagine. He decided it was best to avoid suspicion for now. He also believed in Su Bing’s abilities, confident that the facts would eventually silence these people.
Upon hearing the chief examiner’s words, the parents found some sense in them. If Su Bing could cheat once, could he cheat twice or thrice? Especially in the final round, where the examiners would improvise the questions on the spot. The students who made it to the finals would answer the questions in turn before entering the quick-fire round. The one with the highest score would be the champion of the competition. Even if someone managed to cheat in the first two rounds, they would be exposed in the third.
Moreover, the parents were well aware that anyone who could serve as the chief examiner in such a competition was likely a high-ranking official in the education bureau. They couldn’t afford to offend such a person. If they needed help with their children’s affairs in the future, they would be in trouble.
So, they all agreed with the chief examiner’s statement, “The chief examiner makes a good point. Let’s wait until the second round is over.”
Fearing discovery, Teacher He slipped out first, angrily pounding the wall. Overwhelmed by her fury, she lost her senses and ended up hurting her hand, even shedding tears from the pain.
The chief examiner said they would wait until the second round was over, but in reality, there was no need. Halfway through the second round, Su Bing’s test paper, which he had handed in early to the invigilator, was brought to the chief examiner.
The chief examiner broke into a satisfied smile and immediately took out a red pen. Under the watchful eyes of the parents, he began to mark the paper. The parents initially showed no reaction, but as he continued, they were left dumbfounded.
Someone puzzled, “I’m not uneducated, but I can’t understand this child’s logic in answering the questions. It seems a bit convoluted. Why did the chief examiner give full marks for this question?”