Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation Chapter 1742 - 955: Resolution

Class 8.

As Mr. Shan Qingrong concluded his announcement, a wave of murmurs swept through the classroom once more.

"The finals are to be held at our school?"

"A joint competition involving three cities? Which are the other two cities participating?"

Jiang Yanan voiced her concern, "What if our school gets eliminated before the finals even begin? How will we be able to watch the matches then?"

The mere thought of such a scenario conjured an image of profound awkwardness and embarrassment.

Cui Yu quipped, "How else would we watch? We’d just have to grab any available bench and observe!"

Shan Qingrong elaborated, "The other two cities are our southern neighbor, Xinchang City, and the northern hub for medicine, Qiao City. The schools participating will include Xinchang Middle School, Quyang Middle School... Qiaozhou First Middle School, Qiaozhou Second High School, Shansang First Middle School..."

After listing a dozen or so institutions, he continued, "And from our city, we have Tu County No.1 High School, Guyang No.1 High School, Yu Zhou First Middle School, Second Middle School, Third Middle School, Teachers’ University Affiliated School, and Peiwen Experimental School..."

The students in the classroom stared in disbelief, asking, "Mr. Shan, are we, from Fourth Middle School, attempting to challenge all of them on our own?"

Only today, their volleyball team had been thoroughly defeated by Third Middle School. Furthermore, every single school that Shan Qingrong had just mentioned seemed to possess a greater strength than Fourth Middle School.

"Oh well, it’s not like we’ll be the ones feeling embarrassed," Zhang Chi remarked with indifference.

"When the heavens fall, the tall ones will bear the brunt of it!" Liu Chuandao concurred with the sentiment.

Cui Yu added, "At that time, we can just move our benches closer and enjoy the spectacle. If anyone asks where we’re from, we’ll simply say Class 1."

"Hahaha."

A sense of resigned acceptance began to settle over the students.

Shan Qingrong then spoke with utmost seriousness, "This is Principal Yu’s directive! If our Fourth Middle School aspires to become a first-class high school, this is the path we must tread!"

Cui Yu interjected, "It’s the principal’s path to a promotion in the education bureau!"

Shan Qingrong shot Cui Yu a stern, warning glance.

Noticing the dejected expressions on the students’ faces, he continued with encouragement, "Our school offers quite a few benefits, such as the meals provided in the cafeteria and the sports equipment available for gym class. If we are capable of contributing something to the school, it’s certain that the school will flourish even more in the future."

Cui Yu chimed in again, "Isn’t it precisely because we lack the capability?"

Shan Qingrong’s voice rose, "Cui Yu!"

Cui Yu inwardly flinched.

"Go to the back and stand!"

Cui Yu resigned himself to a period of disciplinary standing.

Shan Qingrong continued, "Moreover, for this sports event, the school will be allocating a substantial sum as prize money."

Zhang Chi’s eyes immediately lit up with excitement. "Teacher, you should have mentioned this earlier! I will lead by example, starting with myself!"

Dan Kaiquan, who had been diligently honing his skills for the past year, finally saw his opportunity and raised his hand. "Mr. Shan, I shall represent Class 8 in the competition!"

From a corner of the room, Huang Xingyue silently raised her hand as well.

All eyes turned towards her, almost as if they had momentarily forgotten about the transfer student from Africa.

It was rumored that individuals from Africa possessed considerable physical strength.

Also stepping forward were Wu Xiaoqi, clutching a basketball, Duan Shigang, who was eagerly rubbing his hands together, and Pang Jiao, who remained seated motionlessly in the southeast corner of the classroom.

Shan Qingrong mused internally, perhaps there was a genuine possibility of seeing some action after all.

"Yu Wen, please take note of all students who are interested in participating in the competition, along with the event list for the opening ceremony. Hand them over to me as soon as possible; the sooner, the better!"

Yu Wen initially seemed disoriented, before remembering her role as the class monitor.

Yu Wen responded, "Okay, okay."

Following this, Shan Qingrong’s gaze swept across the assembled classmates, calling out names, "Zhang Chi, Liu Chuandao, Geng Lu..."

Along with several other students, they were directed to leave the classroom.

Chen Siyu immediately turned around, a worried expression on her face. "Oh no, are they being sent to the special smaller class?"

Bai Yuxia glanced at her, inquiring, "What are you worried about?"

Chen Siyu explained, "On the first day, they expelled the students focusing on art and sports. I didn’t object because I’m not one of them."

"On the second day, they expelled the students from poorer families. I didn’t object because I’m not from a poor family."

"On the third day..."

Bai Yuxia playfully interrupted her, "On the third day, Class 8 will become an elite class, and no one else will be expelled."

Chen Siyu asked with a flicker of hope, "Can I really become a member of this elite class?"

Bai Yuxia replied, "No, you were expelled on the second day as well."

With a sigh, Chen Siyu lamented, "Oh heavens, being expelled from Class 8 feels like my whole world is crumbling. I truly cannot fathom continuing my existence after leaving this class. Honestly, I might as well just end it all right here in the classroom."

Bai Yuxia remarked, her thoughts even more pitiful than Tongtong's perpetual slumber.

She reasoned, "Although Principal Shan, acting on the principal's directive, will transfer some students to the smaller class, if a student manages to maintain their academic standing, they might not face expulsion, correct?"

As she spoke, her gaze drifted towards Geng Lu's vacant seat.

Over the preceding week, Jiang Ning had dedicated herself to assisting Geng Lu with her studies, leaving Chen Siyu feeling overlooked.

Bai Yuxia then stated, "I believe our focus should shift to the upcoming sports meet. The school's financial backing originates from the Evergreen Liquid's sponsorship. If Fourth Middle School continues its poor performance and brings shame upon the Evergreen Liquid, it's unlikely anyone will patronize the old cafeteria anymore, wouldn't you agree?"

Chen Siyu shook her head, retorting, "The fare at the old cafeteria wasn't nearly as substantial as what I must now contend with."

Bai Yuxia paused, considering her deskmate a true prodigy.

Shifting slightly away, Bai Yuxia sought to distance herself from Chen Siyu.

This small gesture deeply wounded Chen Siyu's pride. 'Ah, when I offer you such valuable resources, why do you resist?'

'Woman, I desire your submission!'

'I am the true master!'

At that precise moment, a wicked notion took root in Chen Siyu's mind. She retrieved a memory card case and presented it with a decisive slap onto Jiang Ning's desk, proclaiming, "Yuxia, this is the item you desired!"

Bai Yuxia's pupils constricted, and her fingers instinctively shot out towards the memory card case.

However, Jiang Ning's reaction was a hairsbreadth quicker.

Jiang Ning's hand settled upon the card case, and Bai Yuxia felt her heart skip a beat, her pulse momentarily faltering.

With the card case in hand, Jiang Ning examined it, inquiring, "What is this?"

Chen Siyu, taken aback by Jiang Ning's apparent interest, quickly responded, "Merely some supplementary study materials, absolutely nothing illicit!"

Bai Yuxia thought to herself, 'Idiot!'

Should Jiang Ning access the contents of the memory card, both her untainted reputation and her clandestine world would be irrevocably shattered!