CHAPTER 63: CHAPTER 063 THE OPPORTUNITY IS HERS

If Sheng Tang also wants to study abroad, then given the competitive situation with the quota, she would certainly want one. But she has not decided on her future yet, and if Mr. Bai gives this to her, she might feel undeserving.

However, she also knows that every opportunity must be firmly seized. The teacher values her and offers her this chance; she should be grateful.

As for classmates’ jealousy, she doesn’t care much.

When you’re excellent, there are thousands of people behind you who are jealous. If you want to avoid standing out, you can only blend in with the crowd.

Sheng Tang has been through the entertainment circle, and the concept in her mind is somewhat fixed: if you are ordinary and don’t stand out, you will be replaced, eliminated, have no job opportunities, and eventually starve!

So, being competitive is the only instinct she has developed over the years.

Mr. Bai scanned the classroom, silent for a few seconds.

A few classmates with particularly good English grades held their breath.

Mr. Bai finally said, "This quota, I am giving it to Sheng Tang. I hope she can bring glory to the class."

The class fell silent for a moment.

Sheng Tang had been very quiet in the past, but recently she has indeed been in the limelight. In class, Mr. Bai often asked her to answer questions, her spoken English improved remarkably, and classmates recognized her progress.

But her English used to be very average.

To give her the quota just like that, isn’t it too unfair!

"Teacher..."

"Alright." Mr. Bai waved his hand, motioning the classmate who stood up to speak to sit down. His expression was very serious, "This is a personal opportunity I am giving to Sheng Tang, and it has no relation to the school. I specifically explain this to everyone to prevent any wild speculations.

If you want to get a quota, fill out the application form and participate in the school’s selection process. Lastly, I want to reiterate to everyone: the results of the speech competition will not be counted as IELTS or TOEFL scores, it is just to get acquainted with the foreign school and leave an impression.

However, impressions are hard to say. If you fail to make the other party happy and leave a bad impression, the results of the speech competition might be negative for you."

The class fell silent again.

Most people lack independent thinking, like to follow the crowd, and enjoy spiritual consolation similar to Ah Q’s self-deception.

Mr. Bai’s words not only brainwashed but also comforted others, so the resentment on the students’ faces decreased by eighty percent.

Jiang Baocu glanced back at everyone.

Then, she stood up and said to Mr. Bai, "Teacher, I will not participate. Your words are very true; I recall Cheng Hao, who participated last year, he got third place in the speech competition but missed out on the school he applied for. In the end, his family paid for him to study in London. Maybe he didn’t leave a good impression?"

Mr. Bai thought, this student Jiang Baocu is very clever.

She aptly brought up an example to support the teacher’s argument and also helped alleviate pressure for Sheng Tang.

Mr. Bai nodded, "Anything is possible. Students should still solidify their foundations, that is the most important. Jiang Baocu, please sit down."

The afternoon class was listened to quite seriously by the students.

During the break, everyone was gathered together chatting, and Sheng Tang caught a bit of the gossip.

"It’s her again! Mr. Bai favors her particularly!"

"Didn’t she fail the English placement test at the beginning of the semester?"

"Forget it, I don’t mind, I can get selected based on my ability, fair and square, unlike some people."

"She’s definitely going to embarrass our class, she’s not a genius after all."

"Want to bet with her? Be careful, you might end up like Qi Lin, driven to the brink of jumping off a building by her."

Jiang Baocu couldn’t listen anymore.