CHAPTER 21: CHAPTER 21: GIFTED STUDENT

Behind the surveillance screen, Wang Li sneered, "Teacher Li, with such academic level, you still think of getting into Anhe Middle School?"

Li Jingjing didn’t respond, she lowered her head to look at the exam papers that were transmitted simultaneously, her lips pressed tightly. After a while, with a certain determination in her eyes, she said, "Director Wang, she answered all the second-year questions correctly. The only ones she missed were the ones beyond the curriculum."

But Wang Li replied unceremoniously, "Which class’s progress, other than yours, is still in the second year?"

"You’re making things difficult for no reason." Li Jingjing was not convinced.

Wang Li saw her stubbornness and couldn’t help raising her voice, "I’m making things difficult? Ask yourself honestly, what is the attendance rate of those second-generation rich kids and those with connections in your class? What scores can they achieve in exams? If your class can’t do well, they can go home and inherit their family businesses, but what about other students? The school’s educational resources are limited; why waste time on them? If you want to get a high school diploma, why not go to a private school? Anhe Middle School is a key school in the city, and many diligent students want to study here but don’t have the opportunity..."

The thought of these second-generation kids and those with connections wasting the school’s admission slots made Wang Li feel heartbroken and furious, wishing she could expel all those hopeless students at once.

Unable to argue with her, Li Jingjing stood up and said, "But... you can’t deliberately make it hard for students. It’s against the regulations for special admissions. I will report this to the principal."

"Go ahead!" Wang Li was completely unafraid, not even sparing a glance at her.

Principal?

Hah, he won’t be for much longer...

Li Jingjing suddenly felt confused; she knew Wang Li’s intentions were also for the students and the school, but she couldn’t fully agree, yet she wasn’t sure if her educational philosophy was correct.

Instead of going to the principal’s office, she found herself outside the sports field where Ji Ning’s physical exam was taking place, looking inside through the transparent glass wall.

Her originally dejected eyes widened in disbelief as she rubbed her eyes.

Oh my... is this...

The physical exam consisted of physical and spiritual power level tests, and Ji Ning was currently undergoing the physical level test.

This test primarily assessed endurance, strength, and speed, requiring the examinee to quickly dodge balls falling from high positions in a gravity field.

As the test progressed, the gravity in the field increased, and the speed of the falling balls accelerated. The test ended immediately if the examinee was struck by a ball, issuing a test level.

Ji Ning’s level had already reached A5.

The dense balls rained down on the ground like rain. Generally, in later stages, examinees would slow down due to exhaustion and increased gravity, but she continued to move at high speed like a machine unfazed by fatigue.

Even toward the end, Li Jingjing, with an S-Class physicality, couldn’t clearly see her movements.

She could only watch as the level on the wall climbed from A5 to the next level, until it reached the highest level, A9.

This test equipment’s highest level was A9.

Li Jingjing’s breath became light, just about to enter, when she suddenly heard Wang Li’s somewhat anxious voice behind her, "Quickly stop the test."

Immediately following that, she rushed past Li Jingjing and into the gym.

When Li Jingjing came back to her senses, Wang Li had already turned off the testing equipment and was speaking with Ji Ning.

"Student Ji Ning, our school needs students like you with natural talent. How about Class 2 of the Elite Class? It’s specifically designed for students with a physical level of A-Class or above."

At this time, Wang Li was overjoyed. Anhe Middle School hadn’t seen a special admit with a physical level above A5 in a long time.

If not for the equipment’s upper limit, this special admit’s physical level would surely surpass the S-Class. Further training might indeed awaken a reinforcement superpower—this would all be credited to the school...

Wang Li’s gaze towards Ji Ning became increasingly fervent, as if she was a priceless treasure, wanting to immediately tuck her away securely.

She completely forgot about the earlier difficulties and harsh words.

Li Jingjing suddenly thought Wang Li’s face looked a bit swollen.

"Student Ji Ning, what do you think?"

"No."

Wang Li’s smile froze, incredulous, as she asked, "What did you say?"

Ji Ning scratched her ear, casually stating, "I’m going to Class 8 of the Normal Class."

"It’s not... How can the normal class teach you? And it’s Class 8; that’s the class for failures..." Wang Li, in her urgency, spoke her mind without thinking.

Not far away, Li Jingjing became anxious, walking briskly over, taking a deep breath, forcing a smile, and said to Ji Ning, "Hello, student Ji Ning, I am the head teacher of Class 8. You can call me Teacher Li. Although the students in our class have room for improvement, each classmate has a unique personality. I hope you will like this class..."

"Teacher Li, the school decides which class a talented student goes to, not you personally." Wang Li, seeing Li Jingjing trying to take the student she had her eyes on, angrily pushed her aside, her tone quite harsh. If looks could kill, Li Jingjing would be scorched by Wang Li’s glare.

"Director Wang, the school should respect the student’s own opinion." Li Jingjing wasn’t backing down, intolerant of Wang Li’s disdain for her class’s students.

She was determined to turn Class 8 around, making everyone reassess them.

Li Jingjing held her breath with indignation.

"Respect what..."

Wang Li almost let her thoughts slip again, but seeing Ji Ning’s playful gaze, she immediately changed her tone, "Of course, the school will respect the student’s autonomous choice. However, student Ji Ning, you should still carefully consider the class selection matter. The Elite Class definitely has better resources than the Normal Class. It’s beneficial for your future development."

Although Wang Li was driven by interests, she genuinely cared for Ji Ning’s future at this moment.

Such a gifted student should receive the best resources and education, not be buried in the Normal Class.

Ji Ning saw that both of them were intensely fixated on her. After a moment of silence, she pointed to the nearby spiritual power testing equipment and asked, "Should I still take this test?"

Both of them were slightly taken aback, realizing they had interrupted her test.

Li Jingjing spoke first, "Go ahead and test, student Ji Ning. Regardless of the level, our Class 8 welcomes you."

Wang Li gave her a glare, adding, "Indeed, student Ji Ning, take the test at ease, without pressure. Our school certainly will admit you."

Based on reaching A9 in physical strength alone, even if her spiritual power was ordinary, it wouldn’t be an issue.

Most ordinary people have spiritual power levels of D or C. Usually, those with B or above are key-trained elites.

With their assurances, Ji Ning casually scored an A1 in the spiritual power test.

This was the result of her heavily suppressing her spiritual power intensity.

Wang Li became even more determined to recruit Ji Ning. Seeing the level, she immediately called the principal, forcefully insisting Ji Ning join the Elite Class.

Even if her academic score was only 54.

"Student Ji Ning, I know you might be having some life difficulties now. If you are willing to join the Elite Class, I can help you apply for a school scholarship and independent accommodation. Moreover, I can assist with any life issues."

After escorting Ji Ning out of the exam venue, Wang Li didn’t forget to solicit her, hoping to change her mind.

This shocked Bai Xiaotang, who had come to pick up Ji Ning.

Is this still the "Master Extinction" from the school?

Why does the atmosphere feel a bit off?