CHAPTER 751: CHAPTER 301: QUARRELS_2

If there was a chance for direct recommendation, people would do whatever it took to seize it.

Being exceptionally talented in a certain academic field, like winning competitions in math, physics, or having achievements in scientific innovation, could all qualify for direct recommendation.

In addition, designated foreign language high schools could recommend outstanding students for interviews at foreign language universities.

Or for eligible retired and active athletes...

However, these conditions for direct recommendation are mostly unattainable for the average student.

If you can’t meet them, then you have to create the conditions.

"Hey, have you heard about the athlete in the next class? He’s been training like mad lately, heard he wants to be like our class’s Gao Xiang!"

"Pfft, our class idol is one of a kind."

"Exactly, as if the path to university through sports is that easy?"

"Yeah, it’s too hard, with all those strict rules. It’s better to study earnestly and take the college entrance exam with everyone else!"

"But man, direct recommendation sure sounds sweet."

"Definitely, it even has a certain prestige. When you get to university and people ask you your college entrance exam scores, just respond ’Sorry, I was recommended.’"

"Haha, you think you’re at Beijing University, huh."

"...I heard that in our class Little Talented Girl’s family is arranging a transfer for her. Seems like it’s related to the Provincial City Foreign Language School."

"Foreign language? No way—"

Thanks to the "direct recommendation" frenzy triggered by Gao Xiang, many students in High School Grade 2 Class 7, as well as at County First Middle School, were secretly studying the conditions for direct recommendation.

Thus, many knew that sixteen designated foreign language high schools could recommend students for universities specializing in foreign languages.

Their Provincial City’s Foreign Language School was one of those sixteen designated schools.

Zhou Zixuan, who had nearly finished a semester of senior year two, suddenly and unexpectedly wanted to transfer to the foreign language high school in the provincial city.

What she and her parents were plotting was quite obvious.

Of course, the rumor that Zhou Zixuan wanted to transfer was just gossip, and Zhou Zixuan herself hadn’t made a definitive statement.

But Zhou Zixuan was already a well-known Little Talented Girl at County First Middle School, and her family was fairly well-off; her grandfather was a public servant, close to retirement but likely still with some connections.

If the Zhou family really put in the effort, they could probably make the transfer happen.

Thus, Zhou Zixuan herself still maintained a reserved demeanor, but some girls around her had already started to boast on her behalf.

And, implicitly targeting He Tiantian.

He Tiantian:...Excuse me? Whether Zhou Zixuan can transfer to the foreign language school, whether she can be recommended, what does that have to do with me!

This time, no need for anyone else to respond, as Student Xiao D covered his mouth, giggled, and jumped in to make his presence felt: "Tiantian, now you’re the famous He Xianer of County First Middle School. And what about Zhou Zixuan? She’s the longtime Little Talented Girl—"

Originally, Zhou Zixuen was responsible for choreographing an act for the sports meeting ceremony.

Afraid her performance wouldn’t dazzle, she feigned sickness to dodge the responsibility.

Zhou Zixuen took over last minute, and He Tiantian actively contributed ideas.

As a result, High School Grade 2 Class 7 had an outstanding performance and even went viral online.

He Tiantian, once unnoticeable, became a prominent figure at County First Middle School, overshadowing the Little Talented Girl, Zhou Zixuan.

Facing such a situation, not just Zhou Zixuan herself but her good classmates and good sisters were somewhat resentful.

Why should it be? In the past, He Tiantian was worse than me, but now she’s become the dazzling He Xianer who "outshines" Zhou Zixuan!

If He Tiantian had always been this outstanding, some people might not feel so indignant.

But she had once been so humble, then suddenly shone so brightly, becoming untouchable to those who once looked down on her, naturally igniting all sorts of emotions and dissatisfaction.

Envy, jealousy, and hatred intertwined, causing certain girls’ mentalities to crumble.

Finally seeing an opportunity for Zhou Zixuan to surpass He Tiantian, these people were even more excited than Zhou Zixuan—What are you proud of? Zhou Zixuan is way more impressive!

In the words of Student Xiao D, an "old-school Little Talented Girl" is extraordinary, not something a "nouveau riche" like He Tiantian can compare with.

He Tiantian:...Alright, as long as you’re happy!

Indeed, He Tiantian really doesn’t care about what outsiders say.

As for the few girls who thought their ridicule was "devastating," to He Tiantian, it seemed more like child’s play, utterly childish.

He Tiantian simply pretended not to hear and didn’t worry about their mocking eyes and self-righteous sarcasm.

But some people thought they had hit He Tiantian’s weak spot and, far from letting it go, only intensified their efforts.